City of Mentor, Ohio
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City of Mentor, Ohio
City Mentor SUMMER 2016 of Parks & Recreation G U I D E INSIDE THIS ISSUE SUMMER CAMPS SPECIAL EVENTS CITYFEST PREVIEW ...and much more! Look inside to find out what else Mentor has to offer. Keep this guide until 8/10/16 www.cityofmentor.com/play Look inside and see all of the exciting programs we’ve got to offer this summer – from FREE family events, to camps, swim lessons, nature programs, online learning and more! We want to make it easy for you to Get Out & Play! AQUATICS Morton Pool & Splashpark 9325 Rosemary Lane (440) 257-5719 Open May 28 – August 21 1 – 8 p.m. daily Garfield Pool 7967 Mentor Avenue (440) 205-0337 Open May 28 – August 17 1 – 8 p.m. daily Civic Center Waterpark 8600 Munson Road (440) 974-8260 Open May 28 – August 17 1 – 9 p.m. Monday – Friday 1 – 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Walsh Spray Park 7221 Bellflower Road (440) 974-5720 – Recreation office Open May 28 – August 21 Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily 2016 AQUATIC PASSES Pool passes will also go on sale beginning Monday, April 4. SUMMER 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2Aquatics 2 Pool Passes and Admission 4 Lessons 9 Camps & Youth Recreation 20 Special Events 25Golf 28 Adult Recreation & Fitness 33 Mentor Outdoors 36 Mentor Senior Center 43 Ice Arena 46 Community Information 46 Program Locations 47 How to Register To purchase your 2016 Aquatic Pass at the resident rate, you MUST bring a current utility bill, with your name and address on it AND photo identification, as proof of Mentor residency. This is to ensure that only Mentor residents are given the resident rate. Mentor residents are only those people who live within the corporate limits of the City of Mentor, which is NOT the entire Mentor School District or 44060 zip code. Kirtland and Kirtland Hills residents pay resident rates because of reciprocal agreements with the City of Mentor (see page 47), however, they must also show a current utility bill with name and address on it AND photo identification, as proof of residency in one of those cities. Please note that this agreement is no longer in effect with the City of Mentor-on-the-Lake. Season Pool Passes are photo ID cards; passes can not be issued without a photograph. Photos will be taken when you purchase your pass. If a member of the family can not be present, he/she may return at any time to be photographed and have his/her pass printed. Children must be photographed annually. Online Pass Sales If you purchased a pass last year, you can renew your pool passes online. Simply visit www.cityofmentor.com/play, click Register Online, login and click Passes and Memberships. Once your payment has been processed, your existing pass will be valid and may be used once your transaction is approved. Please note that if you have moved or if you need make changes to the existing pass type (4 family members instead of 5), you will need to purchase your pass in person. Office Hours for Pass Sales Monday - Friday Extended Hours: Tuesday, May 24 & Thursday, May 26 Saturday, May 28 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Early Bird Pass Sales Buy your pass online or in person before midnight on May 1 and save $10 off a family pass or $5 off an individual pass. 2 | SUMMER 2016 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY 5 Easy, Learn-To-Swim Registration Procedures 1. Read the class level description and determine the level of swim class for your child. Additional information and skill check list sheets are also listed at www.cityofmentor.com/play/aquatics/learn-to-swim for your reference. Call the Recreation Department at 974-5720 and ask for help if you are unsure of the correct level for your child. 2016 Aquatic Pass Rates 2. Choose the pool – Civic, Garfield, Morton. For the purpose of pool passes, a family shall be considered a married couple and their unmarried children, under age 21, residing in the family home. Nieces, nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, etc., will not be considered to be included in the family membership. A family pass must include one parent. Passes purchased using false information will be confiscated and no refund will be issued. 3. Choose when you would like to take lessons – Mornings, Evenings, or Weekends. 4. Choose the series of dates you want for lessons. 5. Choose the specific class time, and then make a second and third choice. FAMILY PASSES Resident Senior Citizen Couple $72 (both must be age 60 or over) Family of 2 $89 Family of 3 $112 Family of 4 $130 Family of 5 $140 Additional Family Members $20 beyond 5 or family members added after original purchase Nonresident $144 $178 $224 $260 $280 $ 40 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS Resident Adult Individual $58 (age 18 & over) Youth Individual $47 (age 17 & under) Senior Citizen $47 (age 60 & over) Nonresident $116 $94 $94 INDIVIDUAL DAILY ADMISSION Adult - age 18 – 59 Youth age 3 – 17 Senior age 60 & up Morton/Garfield $5.50 $5 $5 Civic Center $6 $5.50 $5.50 Other Helpful Information • Pre-registration is required for all swimming classes. Registration for swim lessons begins with summer registration on Monday, April 4 for residents and Tuesday, April 5 for nonresidents, online, by mail and in person. Registration is held throughout the summer on a first-come, first served basis. If the class you are requesting is filled, ask to be placed on a waiting list. Additional sections are frequently added. • Register online and be the first in line! Free online registration is available 24/7. • Swimmers will be tested the first day of lessons to determine if they are in the proper class. If you have a Red Cross card showing you have passed a class previously, please bring it with you to the first class. Instructors reserve the right to determine your child’s level of performance and place them accordingly. Instructors will move your child to an appropriate class at the same time and same pool if space in other classes allows. Please note that children do not usually pass a swim level after one session. Some levels are very comprehensive and advanced skills take time to master. • Detailed information on lesson levels, as well as downloadable Red Cross skill checklists and information are available at www.cityofmentor.com/play/aquatics/learn-to-swim. • Choose classes carefully. Because of the great demand for swim instruction, there will be no refunds given. Transfers will be granted on a case-by-case basis and only if space is available. SAVE MONEY WITH OUR NEW SWIM & SAVE CARDS! • There will be no make-up lessons for the Learn-to-Swim programs. Classes are held every day. Safety lessons, which are an important part of the Learn-to-Swim curriculum, take place on the pool deck on inclement weather days. For $25, you’ll receive 5 admissions to any city pool! Swim & Save cards are available at the Recreation Department and all three city pools. They make great gifts and any one can purchase them! 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR SUMMER 2016 | 3 LEARN-TO-SWIM LESSONS All lessons are $29 for residents and $39 for nonresidents. LEVEL 1 - INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS Ages 4 and older In level 1, children learn to enter and exit the water using ladder, steps or side, to blow bubbles through mouth and nose, to bob, to open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects. While learning front and back glides and floats, recovery to vertical position and to roll from front to back and back to front, children begin to develop comfort in the water. Other skills include alternative and simultaneous leg actions and arm actions on front and back, treading water using arm and hand actions and combined arm and leg actions on front and back. Weekdays, Mon – Fri CCP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. CCP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. CCP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. MPP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. June 6 - 17 41599 41600 XXXXXX 41602 June 20 – July 1 41612 41613 41614 41615 Evenings, Mon & Wed CCP 5:20 - 5:55 p.m. CCP 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. EBG 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. No Class July 4 June 6 – July 6 41603 41604 41605 July 11 – August 10 41616 41617 41618 Saturdays EBG 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. MPP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. MPP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. June 11 – August 13 41609 41610 41611 July 4 - 15 41622 41623 41624 41625 July 18 - 29 41626 41627 41628 41629 Evenings, Tues & Thurs CCP 5:20 - 5:55 p.m. CCP 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. EBG 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. August 1 - 12 41630 41631 41632 41633 June 7 – July 7 41606 41607 41608 July 12 – August 11 41619 41620 41621 LEVEL 2 - FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS Success with fundamental aquatic skills begins in level 2 as children learn to enter and exit water by stopping or jumping from the side, fully submerge and hold breath, bob, open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects. Children learn front, jellyfish and tuck floats, front and back glides and floats, how to recover to vertical position, change direction of travel while swimming on front or back, and how to roll from front to back and back to front. Weekdays, Mon – Fri CCP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. CCP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. CCP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. MPP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. June 6 - 17 41634 41635 XXXXXX 41637 Evenings, Mon & Wed June 6 – July 6 CCP 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. 41638 CCP 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. 41639 EBG 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. 41640 No Class July 4 June 20 – July 1 41647 41648 41649 41650 July 11 – August 10 41651 41652 41653 July 4 - 15 41657 41658 41659 41660 July 18 - 29 41661 41662 41663 41664 Evenings, Tues & Thurs CCP 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. CCP 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. EBG 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. August 1 - 12 41665 41666 41667 41668 June 7 – July 7 41641 41642 41643 July 12 – August 11 41654 41655 41656 LEVEL 3 - STROKE DEVELOPMENT Level 3 builds on the skills introduced in level 2 through additional guided practice in deeper water. children learn to enter water by jumping from side, back float, survival float, rotary breathing, and headfirst entry into the water from the side in sitting and kneeling positions. Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front will be introduced along with front crawl, elementary backstroke and treading water. Weekdays, Mon – Fri CCP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. CCP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. CCP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. MPP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. MPP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. MPP 11:50 - 12:25 a.m. June 6 - 17 41669 41670 XXXXXX 41672 41673 41674 June 20 – July 1 41682 41683 41684 41685 41686 41687 Evenings, Mon & Wed CCP 5:20 - 5:55 p.m. EBG 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. No Class July 4 June 6 – July 6 41675 41676 July 11 – August 10 41688 41689 Saturdays EBG 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. EBG 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. MPP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. June 11 – August 13 41679 41680 41681 4 | SUMMER 2016 July 4 - 15 41692 41693 41694 41695 41696 41697 July 18 - 29 41698 41699 41700 41701 41702 41703 Evenings, Tues & Thurs CCP 5:20 - 5:55 p.m. EBG 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. August 1 - 12 41704 41705 41706 41707 41708 41709 June 7 – July 7 41677 41678 July 12 – August 11 41690 41691 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY LEVEL 4 - STROKE IMPROVEMENT Level 4 is a big level with many skills to perfect. Most students take Level 4 several times before passing all the necessary skills. In this level, children develop confidence in the skills learned and improve other aquatic skills including swimming under water, feet-first surface dives, survival swimming, and headfirst entry into the water from the side in compact and stride positions. Other skills include front crawl and backstroke open turns, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly, plus flutter and dolphin kicks on back. To advance, children also must be able to tread water using 2 different kicks. Weekdays, Mon – Fri CCP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. CCP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. CCP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. MPP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. MPP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. June 6 - 17 41710 41711 XXXXXX 41713 41714 June 20 – July 1 41719 41720 41721 41722 41723 Evenings, Mon & Wed CCP 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. EBG 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. No Class July 4 June 6 – July 6 XXXXXXX 41715 July 11 – August 10 41724 41725 Saturdays MPP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. June 11 – August 13 41718 July 4 - 15 41728 41729 41730 41731 41732 July 18 - 29 41733 41734 41735 41736 41737 August 1 - 12 41738 41739 41740 41741 41742 Evenings, Tues & Thurs CCP 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. EBG 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. June 7 – July 7 41716 41717 July 12 – August 11 41726 41727 LEVEL 5 - STROKE REFINEMENT Children learn further coordination and refinement of strokes in level 5. We’ll cover shallow-angle dive from the side then glide and begin front stroke, tuck and pike surface dives while submerging completely, front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly, plus sculling. Weekdays, Mon – Fri CCP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. MPP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. June 6 - 17 41743 XXXXXX June 20 – July 1 41746 41748 Evenings, Tues & Thurs CCP 5:20 - 5:55 p.m. June 7 – July 7 41758 July 12 – August 11 43119 July 4 - 15 41749 XXXXXX July 18 - 29 41752 41754 August 1 - 12 41756 XXXXXX Saturdays MPP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. June 11 – August 13 41759 LEVEL 6 In this level, students refine the strokes to swim with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Students learn to swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes of choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke. You’ll also learn personal water safety, including more complex safety skills, jumping into deep water and performing a suvival float for 5 minutes, rolling onto back and performing a back float for 5 minutes, performing a surface dive, retrieving an object from the bottom of the pool at a depth of 7 - 10 feet, returning to the surface and the starting point. Weekdays, Mon - Fri CCP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. June 6 - 17 XXXXXX Evenings, Mon & Wed CCP 5:20 - 5:55 p.m. June 6 – July 6 41765 June 20 – July 1 41761 July 4 - 15 XXXXXX July 18 - 29 41763 August 1 - 12 XXXXXX PRESCHOOL Ages 3 and older The purpose of this class is to help children feel comfortable in the water for the first time without a parent. It orients children to the aquatic environment, helps them gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around the water. Children will learn to enter the water on their own, follow the directions of the instructor, and gain basic swimming propulsive skills by learning to fully submerge and hold breath, bob, blow bubbles and float with assistance. Weekdays, Mon - Fri CCP 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. CCP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. MPP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. Evenings, Mon & Wed CCP 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. EBG 5:20 - 5:55 p.m. EBG 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. No Class July 4 June 6 - 17 41568 XXXXXX 41570 June 20 – July 1 41571 41572 41573 June 6 – July 6 41583 41584 41585 July 11 – August 10 41589 41590 41591 Saturdays EBG 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. EBG 11:10 - 11:45 a.m. EBG 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. MPP 11:10 - 11:45 p.m. June 11 – August 13 41595 41596 41597 41598 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR July 4 - 15 41575 41576 41574 July 18 - 29 41578 41577 41579 August 1 - 12 41581 41580 41582 Evenings, Tues & Thurs CCP 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. EBG 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. EBG 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. June 7 – July 7 41586 41587 41588 July 12 – August 11 41592 41593 41594 SUMMER 2016 | 5 PARENT & CHILD Ages 6 months - 4 years In this fun, parent & child class using games, songs and simple instruction, children learn to establish an expectation for adult supervision in and around the water, learn more ways to enter and exit the water in a safe manner, explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern through bobbing and blowing bubbles, and learn how to glide on the front and back with assistance. Weekdays, Mon - Fri CCP 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. MPP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. June 6 - 17 41547 41548 June 20 – July 1 41549 41550 Evenings, Mon & Wed CCP 5:20 - 5:55 p.m. CCP 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. EBG 6:50 - 7:25 p.m. No Class July 4 June 6 – July 6 41557 41559 41560 July 11 – August 10 41561 41562 41564 Evenings, Tues & Thurs CCP 6:05 - 6:40 p.m. June 7 – July 7 41558 July 12 – August 11 41563 Saturdays EBG 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. EBG 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. MPP 11:50 - 12:25 p.m. June 11 – August 13 41565 41566 41567 July 4 - 15 41551 41552 July 18 - 29 41553 41554 August 1 - 12 41555 41556 Private Swim Lessons Private swimming lessons are available at all three pools at a cost of $14 per one-half hour. Private lessons are perfect for teen and adult swimmers interested in developing stronger skills or overcoming a fear of water and for Learn-to-Swim students who need a little additional help. Contact the swimming pool cashier, pool manager, or Learn-to-Swim director to make arrangements. MENTOR MARLINS SWIM TEAM LIFEGUARD TRAINING CRASH COURSE Ages 15+ The Mentor Marlins is a recreational swim team for competitive swimmers ages 5 - 18. The Marlins swim against local teams in the Suburban Swim League. The team is a family-oriented activity teaching the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship and fitness. Swim practices are Monday - Friday mornings at Civic Center Pool. Ages 11 and up practice from 7 - 8:30 a.m.; ages 10 and under practice from 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. Swim meets are every Saturday morning. Get your American Red Cross training and learn to be a lifeguard. Students must attend all classes and pass written and practical test to receive certification. Included in the course is Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer. Students must be 15 years old and bring proof of age to first class. Students must pass both written and physical tests to become certified. Students must be in attendance during all class times; this class may not be suitable for people with very busy schedules. The following prerequisites will be tested the first day of class. Students who do not meet these minimum requirements will not be permitted to continue with the course but will receive a refund: Online registration and more information about joining the team is available at www.mentormarlins.com. Get additional information at info@mentormarlins.com. JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING Ages 11 - 14 This new American Red Cross course is an introduction to the skills needed to become a certified lifeguard. The course focuses on building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for kids ages 11-14 who aspire to become a lifeguard in the future. This course does not provide lifeguard certification. Participants in this course should have the following basic skills: Be capable of swimming 25 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke; tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs; show a level of comfort on the back by floating for 30 seconds or swimming on back for 25 yards; submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater. Instructor: Mentor Water Safety Instructors Location: Civic Center Pool #41469 Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 22 Resident: $40 / Nonresident: $49 6 | SUMMER 2016 11:50a.m. – 12:25p.m. 1. Student must swim 300 yards, continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breast stroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. 2. Student must next tread water for 2 minutes using only legs. Candidates place their hands under their armpits. 3. Last, the student must complete this event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards with face in or out of water. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object then return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface (candidates may not swim the distance under water). Last, exit the water without using a ladder or rope. Swim goggles may not be used for this drill. Class is limited to 20 students. Instructor: Heather Rogaliner and Heather Dodd Location: Civic Center Pool #41496 June 13 – June 19 Monday – Friday Saturday & Sunday Resident: $185 / Nonresident: $225 4 – 9 p.m. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE Ages 16+ The American Red Cross WSI course is for those interested in teaching others to learn to swim. To take this course, you must be 16 years or older and pass a pre-requisite skills test and written test on the first day of class. In addition, you must meet the following criteria: • Be proficient in six basic strokes (breastroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, front crawl, backstroke and butterfly); • Perform a long shallow dive into a minimum of 9 feet of water, perform a surface dive, retrieve a 10-pound brike in 6 to 9 feet of water, and bring it to the surface; • Enter shallow water and approach a face-down victim with a suspected spinal injury using a head splint to establish the airway and maintain inline stablization; • Perform a reaching and throwing assist from land bringing the victim back to land Class is limited to 20 students. Saturday, July 2 morning hours may be used for testing if needed. WATER WORKOUT 4:30 – 9p.m. Adults 16+ Water workouts are a great way to enjoy the water, buoy your fitness level, wash away your tension, and splash away your waistline. Use water weights and resistance to tone muscle and sculpt your body. Don’t be left out! Pre-registration is encouraged. A $4 per session fee is charged for drop-in participants, but please be aware that instructors or pool managers have the option of limiting the size of the class if necessary. Instructor: TBA Location: Garfield Pool #41829 Wednesday & Friday, June 8 – July 8 #41830 Wednesday & Friday , July 13 – August 1 Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $38 Instructor: Susan Hickey Location: Garfield Pool #41831 Tuesday & Thursday, June 7 – July 7 #41832 Tuesday & Thursday, July 12 – August 11 Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $38 Instructor: Donna Milnes Location: Morton Pool #41833 Saturday, June 11 – August 13 Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $38 Ages 16+ Instructor: Bridgit McGuire Location: Civic Center Pool • Perform a wading assist with equipment and bring the victim safely to the side of the pool; Instructor: TBD Location: Civic Center Pool #41828 Monday, June 27 – Friday, July 1 Resident: $125 / Nonresident: $165 AQUA ZUMBA Aqua Zumba is a low-impact aquatic exercise that incorporates Zumba philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness disciplines. This class can benefit a variety of people from older adults, teens, pregnant women, those working to lose weight, and anyone trying to maintain their weight. Participants can expect to get a great workout with minimal impact on their joints and muscles. For those who do not know how to swim, this class will help boost confidence in the water. Please wear a swim suit and water socks and bring a towel. A limited number of walk-up spots may be available. The walk-up charge is $6 per class. Wristbands will be issued to participants weekly. No Zumba July 4. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. 10:15 – 11 a.m. #41379 Monday, June 6 – August 1 Resident: $47 / Nonresident: $57 6 – 6:45 p.m. DISCOVER SCUBA Ages 10+ Okay, let’s say the idea of scuba diving intrigues you — but you’re not certain you want to commit to an entire certification course. No problem. PADI and Just Add Water have the perfect opportunity for you. It’s called Discover Scuba. If you have a swimsuit, a towel and a few hours free, you can find yourself swimming weightless under water, in the safe, shallow confines of our heated swimming pool, playing frisbee under water, taking underwater photos of your friends and family members, and getting an introduction to some of the fundamental skills of scuba diving under the guidance and supervision of one of our experienced instructors. Class meets at Just Add Water, 36200 Euclid Ave, Willoughby and ends at the pool! Register by calling Just Add Water at (440) 942-7575 or visit www.justaddwaterscuba.com. Instructors: Just Add Water Staff Location: Garfield Pool Saturday, June 11, July 16 or August 13 Resident/Nonresident: $30 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. BEGINNING SCUBA: OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION COURSE Ages 10+ Mentor Recreation contracts with Just Add Water to offer anyone over the age of 10 the chance to learn to scuba dive through this Beginning Scuba course. The skills learned in these classes can lead to a lifelong enjoyment of this explorative sport, make great vacation experiences better or even discover the Great Lakes and local quarries! The only requirement here is that you be able to swim 200 yards (no time limit, any stroke). Or, as an alternative, you can swim 300 yards with mask, fins and snorkel. You also need to be able to tread water, drown proof or float in water too deep to stand for ten minutes. Rarely do we find anyone who has difficulty with this. Children ages 12 to 14 can qualify for Junior certification, which requires they dive with an adult until age 15. Kids ages 10 and 11 can also learn, must have a parent present during all course activities, and meet other requirements as well. Learning to dive has never been easier! and will take only two weekends. Part 1 - Friday night, you’ll cover the academic portion at Just Add Water, then spend Saturday and Sunday mornings at Garfield Pool practicing confined-water training which will prepare you for the Open Water Dives and earning your certification. More time at Just Add Water on Saturday and Sunday afternoons will fully prepare you for your certification. Open Water Dive dates to take the certification test are scheduled separately with Just Add Water. There is an additional fee for course materials. Register by calling Just Add Water at (440) 942-7575 or visit www.justaddwaterscuba.com. Instructors: Just Add Water Staff Location: Just Add Water & Garfield Pool Fridays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Sat & Sun, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. June 11 - 12, June 18 - 19, July 9 - 10, July 16 - 17, July 30 - 31, August 13 - 14 Resident/Nonresident: $215 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR SUMMER 2016 | 7 SPRAY PARKS The City of Mentor offers two interactive spray parks, both open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., May 28 through August 23. Water spray parks are free to park users. Instructions and rules are posted. Children need to be supervised by adults as there are no lifeguards or supervisors at the spray parks. It is recommended that aqua socks or other rubber soled shoes be worn. Morton Community Park, 9325 Rosemary Lane This interactive spray ground is located at the entrance of Morton Pool. It includes ground sprays and two water cannons that can be activated by children themselves. This sprayground is closed when Morton pool is not open. Walsh Spray Park, 7221 Bellflower Road Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily Brightly colored and over 3000 square foot of spray ground fun, Walsh Spray Park has three large ground sprays, two interactive elephant water cannons, a donut spray, two activation bollards, a flower shower, and a sunflower spray. The water features are self activated which allow young children to turn the water on for themselves. EVENTS OODLES OF NOODLES Friday, July 15, 7 – 9 p.m., Civic Center Pool Swim with oodles noodles, hunt for coins in the pool, decorate the baby pool area with chalk, search for treasure in the sand volleyball court, and have splash contests off the diving board. Great family fun! Free with daily admission or pool pass admittance. CHRISTMAS IN JULY Monday, July 25, 1 – 4 p.m., Garfield Pool The annual Christmas in July party at Garfield Pool is a tradition you won’t want to miss! Enjoy an afternoon of special games, activities, and prizes, and even a summer-time visit from Santa. Activities are free with regular admission. RENT A POOL What a way to celebrate summer! Don’t wait for an invitation - plan your own private party at Civic Center or Morton pool. Birthdays, family gatherings, sport team celebrations...any excuse will do. To inquire on specific dates, please call the Recreation Office at (440) 974-5720. At least one week advance notice is required to book a reservation. To receive the resident rate, you must show proof of residency which includes a current utility bill and photo ID. Every person attending your private rental will be counted and included in your total, both swimmers and non-swimmers. Please remember that alcohol is not permitted at any of our aquatic or park facilities and we reserve the right to check coolers and bags at entry. Civic Center Pool Our largest pool, Civic Center is available for groups of up to 600 people. Rental times include Monday - Friday, 9 - 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 - 10 p.m. SENIOR FUN DAY 2 HOUR RENTAL 150 people or less Additional hour 151 people or more Additional hour Baby pool use ResidentNonresident $340 $390 $170 $170 $460 $510 $230 $230 $40 additional Morton Pool Rent Morton Pool from 8 - 10 p.m. any day of the week. This pool can accommodate groups up to 200 people. 2-HOUR RENTAL Additional hour 8 | ResidentNonresident $225$275 $110 $110 SUMMER 2016 Saturday, August 20, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Morton Pool Seniors – Get the whole pool to yourself at this FREE special event created for senior citizens to swim and enjoy the pool during the last weeks of summer. Join the Morton Pool staff for fun in the pool, coffee, and something sweet. Everyone in the water will be entered in a drawing for door prizes. No rain date. DOGGIE DIP DAY Saturday, August 20, 1 – 4 p.m., Civic Center Pool Civic Center Pool will officially be going to the dogs! Bring your favorite four-legged pal for a dip and enjoy some good family fun! Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, leashed when not in the pool, and owners must be prepared for clean up duty (we’ll have extra bags). You are welcome to bring dog toys. The cost is $4 per dog. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY CAMPS & YOUTH RECREATION SUMMER CAMPS: GET OUT & PLAY About Our Camps Camp Deposit Mentor Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing an outstanding, fun and safe camp environment and experience for all those who participate. We offer exciting camp experiences across many areas of interest designed to promote physical activity, teach new skills, and challenge kids to reach and grow and to make new friends. To accomplish these goals while maintaining safety, affordability and convenience, we rely on a well-trained staff of adults and college students who have a passion for working with young people. Here’s a little more about our staff: When registering Civic Center Day Camp, Operation Outrageous Fun or Extended Camp, parents have the option to pay $25 of the camp fee per week as a deposit and have until May 20 to pay the balance on each week for which they’ve registered. To register for a camp by deposit, please contact the Recreation Department office at (440) 974-5720. The deposit option is not available for online registration. • Staff members are primarily adults and college students; a few high school students assist • All staff members are CPR and first aid certified • Staff are knowledgeable and well-trained • All staff members go through criminal background checks before they are hired • Emergency and safety procedures are reviewed on a regular basis • Staff members are available to answer your questions at any time • We maintain low staff to camper ratios to provide the best experience possible Registration Camp registration begins January 25 for Mentor residents and January 26 for nonresidents. All camps require advance registration. Registration for camps generally closes the Thursday before it is scheduled to begin so that our staff can prepare necessary paperwork, verify supplies and maintain the correct staff to camper ratios. Registration will not be accepted the day a camp begins. How to Register Online: www.cityofmentor.com/play By Phone: (440) 974-5720 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. In Person: Recreation Department: 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor Mentor Ice Arena: 8600 Munson Rd., Mentor (skating camps and hockey classes only) Main In: Mentor Recreation Department, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, Ohio 44060 Communication with Campers and Parents About four days before each of our camps is scheduled to begin, parents and campers can expect to receive information by email with a reminder of where camp is held, what to bring, as well as any updated information you might need to make your camp experience the best. You will also receive an Information and Emergency Form that will need to be completed and turned in to the camp director the first day of camp. It is important that parents provide a valid email address upon registration so that we can deliver this important information to you. Camp Changes On rare occasions, we may need to change the start time or location of a camp. We contact registered participants as soon as possible by phone and/or email to notify of any changes affecting a camp in which your child is registered. What To Bring/Wear/Remember for Camp: For all camps: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes (no sandals) each day. Also, to stay properly hydrated, each participant will need to bring a water bottle with his/her name on it to camp every day. For outdoor camps, please apply sunscreen 30 minutes before arriving at camp. Volunteering Mentor Recreation offers a Lend A Hand For Summer volunteer program for young adults over the age of 14 and having completed 9th grade. Opportunities are available to volunteer at Civic Center Day Camp, Garfield Play Camp, Camp Wildwood, and with our Learn to Swim lessons and special events. Interested volunteers must apply and be selected to participate in this program. An application and detailed information is available at www.cityofmentor.com/ play/volunteer. Deadline to apply is April 15. TAKE $5 OFF EACH CAMP If you register before May1! (unless otherwise marked) 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR SUMMER 2016 | 9 CIVIC CENTER DAY CAMP Grades K - 1; 2 - 3; 4 - 5 Register early! Weekly maximum is 40 campers and we fill often! Our largest and most popular day camp, Civic Center Day Camp has three different age-based camps: Superstars are children having completed grades K & 1; Ventures have completed grades 2 & 3; and Explorers are children having completed grades 4 & 5. All camps meet Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. daily at Civic Center Park, a 90-acre park located in the heart of the Mentor Civic Center complex, where campers have access to daily swimming, open green space, tennis, basketball and more! Camp counselors team up to plan weekly activities following a unique theme. OPERATION OUTRAGEOUS FUN Camp Staff: Recreation Staff Before and after camp care is offered for this program through the Rise and Shine and Cool Down programs. See below for details. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. #41872 June 13 - 17 #41873 June 20 - 24 #41879 June 27 – July 1 #41880 July 5 - 8* #41881 July 11 - 15 #41882 July 18 - 22 #41883 July 25 - 29 #41884 August 1 - 5 Camp Staff: Recreation Staff Location: Civic Center Park Resident: $144 / Nonresident: $164 * Resident: $111 / Nonresident: $127 Campers take field trips, participate in games and contests, arts and crafts, swim and play sports. We spend our camp day outdoors in the park and have daily swim lessons, where the basics of Red Cross levels 1 through 6 lessons are reviewed by Water Safety Instructors. Field trips are also an exciting and integral part of camp and campers take at least two trips each week. No camp Monday, July 4. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Camp Dates Superstar Venture Explorer Primary Field Trip June 6 - 10 #41842 #41862 #41852 Fun N Stuff June 13 - 17 #41843 #41863 #41853 Sky Zone June 20 - 24 #41844 #41864 #41854 Zip City June 27 – July 1 #41845 #41865 #41855 Wildwater Kingdom July 5 - 8* #41846 #41866 #41856 Zero Gravity (S & V); Institute of Great Outdoors July 11 - 15 #41847 #41867 #41857 Cleveland Zoo July 18 - 22 #41848 #41868 #41858 Pioneer Waterland July 25 - 29 #41849 #41869 #41859 Fun N Stuff August 1 - 5 #41850 #41870 #41860 Wildwater Kingdom August 8 - 12 #41851 #41871 #41861 Bowling & Rollerskating Resident: $110 / Nonresident: $130 * Resident: $88 / Nonresident: $104 - No camp July 4. Grades 6 - 7 Register early! Weekly maximum is 32 kids and we fill often! Operation Outrageous Fun is not your average camp experience! Just for kids having completed grades 6 and 7, O.O.F. has all the fun of day camp but dialed up to include many more activities, more time to hang out with friends, and some really cool field trips kids will be talking about all summer. No camp Monday, July 4. Location: Civic Center Park Sky Zone Zip City Wildwater Kingdom Institute of Great Outdoors Pinnacle Woods Paintball Cedar Point Dave & Buster’s Kalahari New Discounted Price! RISE & SHINE / COOL DOWN CAMP Ages 5 - 12 Mentor Recreation offers extended care for children enrolled in the Civic Center Day Camp and Operation Outrageous Fun. Rise & Shine camp, 7:30 – 9 am, includes activities like wake-up walks, quiet games and activities and time for breakfast (bring your own), Cool Down camp, 3:15 – 5:30 pm, includes activities such as arts and crafts, games and activities and swim time at Civic Center Pool. A snack and drink is provided at Cool Down Camp. Both camps are based in the Community Room in the upper floor of the Mentor Ice Arena. Pick up from Cool Down camp is generally at Civic Center Pool. No camp Monday, July 4. Please note that registration closes the Thursday before camp begins. Camp Director: Recreation Staff Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Community Center June 6 - 10 June 13 - 17 June 20 - 24 June 27 – July 1 July 5 - 8* July 11 - 15 July 18 - 22 July 25 - 29 August 1 - 5 August 8 - 12 Rise & Shine #41880 #41881 #41882 #41883 #41884 #41885 #41886 #41887 #41888 #41889 Cool Down #41890 #41910 #41911 #41912 #41913 #41914 #41915 #41916 #41917 #41918 Rise & Shine: Resident: $28 / Nonresident: $34 Cool Down: Resident: $28 / Nonresident: $34 *Rise & Shine June 27 – July 1: Resident: $23 / Nonresident: $29 *Cool Down June 27 – July 1: Resident: $23 / Nonresident: $29 TAKE $5 OFF EACH CAMP If you register before May1! (unless otherwise marked) 10 | SUMMER 2016 LAST HURRAH CAMP Age 5 - 12 Celebrate the last week of summer at Last Hurrah Camp! Play in the morning and go on field trips in the afternoon. We’ll even get some swim time in each day too! Camp Director: Holly Maher Location: Mentor Ice Arena #41919 August 8 - 12 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Resident: $150 / Nonresident: $ 170 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY PLAY CAMP Ages 4 - 6 Just for ages 4 - 6, Garfield Play Camp provides organized play and activities designed to provide campers an opportunity to interact with children their own age in the exciting atmosphere of Garfield Park and Pool. Play Camp includes games, arts and crafts, stories, nature activities, and swimming. Location: Garfield Park Pavilion Camp Director: Susanne Lane Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. #41927 June 6 - 10 #41928 June 13 - 17 #41929 June 20 - 24 #41930 June 27 – July 1 #41931 July 11 - 15 #41932 July 18 - 22 #41933 July 25 - 29 #41934 August 1 - 5 Everything’s Frozen Who Lives Under That Rock? Let’s Take a Trip! Hooray For The Red, White And Blue Splish Splash Everyone In The Pool! Ready, Set, Make A Mess! Carnival Fun! Celebrate Recyclables! SPORT CAMPS BASKETBALL CAMP Ages 9 - 14 This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player. Using our progressive curriculum, staff focus on the whole player, teaching respect, teamwork and responsibility. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. All participants receive a t-shirt, basketball, and player evaluation. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 10:1. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, a water bottle, gym shoes, and sunscreen. Location: Walsh Park Basketball Court. Director: Skyhawks Sports #41055 June 27 - 30 Monday – Thursday Resident: $120 / Nonresident: $130 1 – 4 p.m. Resident: $57 / Nonresident: $67 WILDWOOD THEATRE CAMP Ages 7 - 15 Students entering grades 3 and up. FULL Discover the world of theater involving acting, role playing, audition techniques, make-up and basic set building. Camp will evolve from the campers and their talents. It will be fun and improvisational. Theater Camp will produce a stage presentation for friends and family during the last week of camp. This revue will feature each and every one of our stars. Each session is 3 weeks long. No camp Monday, July 4. Location: Wildwood Cultural Center Director: Steve Couch #41033 #41034* #41035 June 6 - 24 July 5 - 22 July 25 – August 12 Monday – Friday Monday – Friday Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Resident: $239 / Nonresident: $293 *Resident: $214 / Nonresident: $267 KID QUEST CAMP Ages 6 - 9 Calling all brave adventurers, fearless explorers, and imaginative creators to KidQuest! That’s right- KidQuest Camp at Wildwood Cultural Center is back with even more adventures this summer! Take a break from your regular summer activities and jump into an exciting, hands-on camp that immerses the campers in experiences that are creative, educational, and flat-out fun. Each week offers the campers a wide array of opportunities: Come pan for gold, hunt for treasure, search for clues at a crime scene, dig up dinosaur bones, fry some corn bread, learn to carry water like a pro, get up close and personal with some creepy crawly critters, and discover your artistic side. There is something for everyone at KidQuest Camp! Campers also spend time hiking in the woods, doing crafts, and playing games, plus swimming every Friday. Please have campers dress appropriately for the weather and bring a lunch every day. Tennis shoes only! Campers must have completed Kindergarten. Resident: $75 / Nonresident: $90 *Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Ages 5 - 11 Camp Director: Heidi Fosnaught, USTA Location: Walsh Park #41058 July 11 - 15 Resident: $57 / Nonresident: $67 Monday – Friday MINI-HAWK BASKETBALL Ages 5 - 8 Mini-Hawk is an introductory program for young children. Mini-Hawk helps participants explore basketball in a day-program setting. There is no pressure, just lots of fun, while these young athletes participate through unique Skyhawks games. Our Mini-Hawk camp is committed to helping children start off on the right foot, as they take their first steps into athletics. Bring two snacks and a water bottle each day. Wear appropriate basketball clothing and shoes. Take home a basketball and merit certificate. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Please bring a water bottle with your name clearly marked and don’t forget to wear sunscreen. Location: Walsh Park Basketball Court Director: Skyhawks Sports Staff #41056 June 27 - 30 Resident: $120 / Nonresident: $130 Monday – Thursday BOATING CAMP 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 10 - 14 Covered Wagons and Corn Bread American Adventurers Detectives Digging up Dinosaurs Fangs, Feathers, and Fur Aspiring Artists Creepy, Crawly Critters Archaeology Each day students have ‘on the water’ time, learning the proper way to use each type of watercraft. Time will be set aside for boating related activities including PFD training, navigation rules, rigging boats, capsizing drills, and wind orientation. An integral part of camp is developing the knowledge to earn the State of Ohio Boaters Education Course license which involves 8-hours of in-class instruction as well as the hands-on training. After passing a written exam, students are licensed by the State of Ohio to operate any watercraft over 10 horsepower! Prerequisite: Campers must hold a Red Cross Level 3 or higher swimming certificate, be able to tread water for 2 minutes and swim 25 yards at any speed using any stroke. All equipment is provided. Camp Director: Michelle Haag Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina #41054 July 11 - 15 Monday – Friday Resident: $127 / Nonresident: $143 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR 9 – 11 a.m. During this hands-on boating program, students learn the basics of how to paddle a kayak and canoe, row a row boat, sail a sailboat, and drive a small electric motor boat all in one action packed week! Location: Wildwood Cultural Center Camp Director: Carly Spence Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. #41036 June 6 - 10 #41037 June 13 - 17 #41038 June 20 - 24 #41039 June 27 – July1 #41040 July 5 - 8* #41041 July 11 - 15 #41042 July 18 - 22 #41043 July 25 - 29 BATON CAMP Has your daughter dreamed of becoming a majorette on the football field, or twirling a baton in the parade? Come and learn the fundamentals of baton twirling taught by United States Twirling Association certified instructors. You’ll learn to roll, wrap, toss, and twirl your baton. We’ll march in formation and twirl to the beat of one of our favorite songs in our spectacular closing show for the parents on the last day of camp. All campers will receive a t-shirt and a merit award! Participants should bring/wear sunscreen, running shoes, baton, snack, and water bottle. 9:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. SUMMER 2016 | 11 CLEVELAND INDIANS YOUTH BASEBALL CAMP Ages 6 - 12* Learn to play ‘The Indians Way’ in a safe, fun environment! Led by former Major Leaguer and Mentor native Matt Kata, Indians Youth Baseball camps are the ultimate developmental experience for youth baseball and softball players in Northeast Ohio. Whether your child is just getting introduced to the game of baseball or has been playing for a while, Indians Youth Baseball Camps will develop and improve upon the same basic fundamentals that Indians players work on each and every day – hitting, throwing, fielding, and base-running. Throughout the week, the qualified and professional coaching staff emphasizes the importance of keeping the focus on the process and the things that we can control: our Attitude, Concentration, and Effort, and encourages each participant to ‘A-C-E the Day!’ All campers receive an Indians jersey and hat, Indians drawstring backpack, camp workbook and a voucher for two tickets to see the Indians play on Indians Youth Baseball Camp Reunion Day (August 21). Please note: ALL REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP MUST BE COMPLETED AT WWW.INDIANS.COM/YOUTHBASEBALL prior to June 5. Child must turn six before the first day of camp. Camp Director: Matt Kata, Manager of Youth Baseball Development for Cleveland Indians Location: Garfield Park June 13 - 17 Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Resident/Nonresident: $199 (No discount on this camp) CHEERLEADING, JUMPS AND TUMBLING CAMP Grades 1 - 3 Cheerleading is more than cheers, chants and motions. Jumps and tumbling are the skills that make cheerleading a sport! PREPS offers qualified professional, safety-conscious gymnastic instructors to teach these skills. We teach cheers and chants with motions and jumps as well as all the tumbling skills needed for today’s cheerleaders. Wear tennis shoes and bring identified pompoms. Bring identified water bottles and healthy snacks. AM campers bring lunch. A $5 insurance fee is due to instructor the first day of camp. Camp Director: Northshore Preps Staff Location: Garfield Park Lounge #41062 June 20 - 23 Monday – Thursday #41063 July 18 - 21 Monday – Thursday Resident:$51 / Nonresident: $63 1 – 3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. TUMBLING FOR CHEERLEADERS & GYMNASTS CAMP Grades 3 - 5 and 6 - 7 Good tumbling skills are a must for today’s cheerleader. Tumbling skills will include cartwheels, round offs, front and back handsprings, dive rolls and handstands. This 8 hour camp will also include jumps. Wear leotard or loose clothing with no belts and shirts that will stay tucked in. Bring identified water bottle and healthy snacks. A $5 insurance fee is due to instructor the first day of camp. Camp Director: Northshore Preps Staff Location: Taft Elementary, 1580 E. 332nd St., Eastlake Grades 3 – 5 #41064 July 11 - 14 Monday – Thursday 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Grades 6 & 7 #41065 July 11 - 14 Monday – Thursday Resident: $51 / Nonresident: $63 3 – 5 p.m. FENCING CAMP MENTOR CHEERLEADING CAMP Ages 6 - 11 In this high energy camp for ages 6 – 11, cheerleaders will learn cheers, jumps, chants, and pom-pom routines from former and current Mentor High cheerleaders. We’ll even have a grand finale show for parents on the final day! Ra-ra! Camp Director: Kim Kornmiller Location: Mentor Beach Park North Room #42080 July 11 - 15 Resident: $49 / Nonresident: $54 Monday – Friday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. PRESCHOOL CHEERLEADING CAMP Ages 4, 5 & 6 Preschoolers learn skills that are the foundation of physical movement, coordination and body awareness while they are creatively having fun learning preschool cheers, chants, motions, jumps and tumbling. On the last day of this 6 hour camp, our cheerleaders will present a “picture perfect moment” pep rally for family and friends! Wear tennis shoes and bring identified pompoms. Morning campers bring identified water bottle and lunch, and afternoon campers bring snacks and beverage. A $5 insurance fee is due to instructor the first day of camp. Camp Director: Northshore Preps Staff Location: Garfield Park Lounge #41060 June 20, 22 24 Mon, Wed, Fri #41061 July 18, 20, 22 Mon, Wed, Fri Resident: $45 / Nonresident: $54 12 | SUMMER 2016 Ages 8 - 14 Zorro won’t hold a candle to you after you learn the fundamentals of modern foil fencing in this new day camp for kids ages 8 and older. You’ll learn stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, parry-riposte, strategy, tactics and bouting. Fun and safety are emphasized while developing hand-eye coordination, agility, dexterity and stamina as well as social skills and manners. All equipment is provided, so come out and try something new. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle with your name on it, too. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Camp Director: Tom Nagy Location: Mentor Beach Park South Room #41066 July 11 - 15 Resident: $69 / Nonresident: $85 Monday – Friday INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCING FENCING CAMP 9 – 11 a.m. Ages 8 - 14 If you’ve already studied basic fencing, this advanced camp will help you learn more about the growing sport of fencing. This camp begins where beginning fencing ends, concentrating on developing additional parry strategies, bouting and learning more about penalties and how they affect competition. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle with your name on it, too. Camp Director: Tom Nagy Location: Mentor Beach Park South Room #41067 July 11 - 15 Resident: $69 / Nonresident: $85 Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE AT www.cityofmentor.com/play WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY FIGURE SKATING & HOCKEY CAMP Ages 5 - 12 This camp, held weekly, offers a day camp atmosphere for skaters which incorporates arts & crafts, swimming and group games and activities, all with a focus on figure skating and hockey skating skills. Individual skating times are small group lessons are also a key component designed to help skaters improve skills and practice throughout the summer. The summer program will be tailored to your skater’s needs. Off-ice classes are also available including dance, ballet and jump. Contact Holly Maher at (440) 974-5730 to schedule. Prerequisite: for this camp include the successful completion of Basic 2 or Tot 2 skate lessons. Camp Director: Holly Maher #Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. #41122 May 31 – June 3* #41123 June 6 - 10 #41124 June 13 - 17 #41125 June 20 - 24 #41126 June 27 – July 1 #41127 July 5 - 8* #41128 July 11 - 15 #41129 July 18 - 22 #41130 July 25 - 29 #41131 August 1 - 5 Location: Mentor Ice Arena Monday – Friday Monday – Friday Monday – Friday Monday – Thursday Monday – Friday Monday – Friday Monday – Friday Monday – Friday Monday – Friday Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Resident: $130 / Nonresident: $160 *Resident: $110 / Nonresident: $140 Or pay a per day fee : Resident: $41 / Nonresident: $51 GOLF CAMP Ages 8 - 14 This concentrated instruction in golf will teach the junior golfer the fundamentals of rules and etiquette. The camp will focus on swing technique, and the short game, including chipping, pitching, sand shots, and putting. The fee includes range balls. Campers are encouraged to bring their own clubs, or loaner clubs will be provided. Camp will be limited to 6 students per class. Please wear comfortable clothes, golf or tennis shoes, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle to each class. Instructor: Professional Golf Staff Location: Black Brook Golf Course Ages 8 -11 #41367 June 13 - 16 #41369 June 20 - 23 #41371 June 27 - 30 #41373 July 11 - 14 Resident: $127 / Nonresident: $143 Mon – Thurs Mon – Thurs Mon – Thurs Mon – Thurs Age 12 - 14 #41368 June 13 - 16 #41370 June 20 - 23 #41372 June 27 - 30 #41374 July 11 - 14 Resident: $127 / Nonresident: $143 Mon – Thurs Mon – Thurs Mon – Thurs Mon – Thurs 9 – 10:30 a.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE Ages 10 - 18 Each Thursday morning in the summer, more than 100 juniors tee it up for 9 holes of golf in this program designed for the experienced junior golfer. The league includes instruction from the Professional Golf Staff, skills contests, and regular course play. Prizes, awards and an end of season cookout are included. Players pay greens fees weekly. No play on July 14. Instructor: Professional Golf Staff Location: Black Brook Golf Course Age 12 - 18 #41837 #41838 June 2 – August 4 June 2 – August 4 Thursday Thursday 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Age 10-12 #41839 #41840 June 2 – August 4 June 2 – August 4 Thursday Thursday 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. League registration fee: $54 Greens fees paid weekly JUNIOR GOLF SPECIALIZED PROGRAM Ages 12 - 18 Do you want to try out for your high school golf team or play at a higher level? This specialized program is just for you. You’ll have a 15 minute clinic with our pro each week covering everything from playing, etiquette, and rules, then golfers will play 9 or 18 holes and record their scores to establish a U.S.G.A. handicap. No play on July 14. Instructor: P.G.A. Professional Tim Ausperk Location: Black Brook Golf Course #41841 June 2 – August 4 Thursday 8 a.m. League registration fee: $54a Greens fees paid weekly JUNIOR SPORTS CAMP Ages 4 & 5; 6 & 7 Learn the basics of all the sports you love to play! This camp gives boys and girls the opportunity to experience a variety of different sports in a fun and positive setting in just one week. Campers will learn the basic skills of football, soccer, and baseball/softball and have the opportunity to participate in game-like settings every day. Campers will be placed in an environment that promotes learning, positive reinforcement, team work and sportsmanship. Please wear/ bring to camp: tennis shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a water bottle with your name on it, and sunscreen. Camp Director: Branden Keeper Location: Location: Edward R Walsh Park (formerly Bellflower Park) Ages 4 & 5 #41047 June 13 - 17 Ages 6 & 7 #41048 June 13 - 17 Resident: $47 / Nonresident: $59 Monday – Friday 9 – 10:15 a.m. Monday – Friday 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. NATURE CRAFT 1.6 Ages 7 - 12 Find the tools, learn the crafts, and use your Mine Craft know-how in real life. You and your group will design your skins and then fill your chests with all the artifacts (like pickaxes, compasses, granite, maps and more) that you will need to explore, create and survive in the lagoons biome. We’ll forage for food, make fires, build shelters and even outsmart the monsters on our night hike. Be prepared though with insect repellent, sunscreen and water gear, we’ll be hiking, swimming, kayaking while we build our own community outside of the video game! Camp Director: Michelle Haag Location: Mentor Lagoons #41052 July 18 - 22 Monday – Friday FULL #41053 July 18 - 22 Monday – Friday Resident: $73 / Nonresident: $94 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR 9:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. 12:30 – 3:15 p.m. SUMMER 2016 | 13 SCUBA CAMP Ages 10 - 14 You’ll learn all about how scuba diving can be the adventure of a lifetime in this one-week camp. You’ll complete all the pool training and classroom training needed to earn your PADI Open Water Certification in a safe and enjoyable environment. You’ll learn about dive safety, equipment and procedures, as well as, what it’s like diving in the underwater world, how to communicate underwater, seeing and hearing in the deep and how to stay fit and healthy for diving. Bring a bag lunch, drink and towel each day and don’t forget to wear your swimsuit each day too! Course fee includes manual, logbook and dive tables, and all scuba equipment. Please have the camper’s height, weight and shoe size when registering. Instructor: Just Add Water Scuba Staff Location: Civic Center Pool #41068 July 25 - 29 Monday – Friday Resident: $350 / Nonresident: $360 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. THE PADI SEAL TEAM CAMP Ages 8 - 11 PADI Seal Team Camp is for young divers who are looking for an action-packed, adventurous program filled with exciting scuba “Aqua Missions.” A PADI Seal, will learn the basics of safe diving and will later be able to explore different Aqua Missions or specialty dives like; Wreck diving , Navigation, Underwater Photography, Fish ID and Reef Awareness and more. Here’s your chance to explore cool Aqua Missions, meet friends and share in the adventure of the underwater world. And best of all - join a winning team - become a PADI Seal Team Member! Location: Civic Center Pool #41068 July 11 - 15 Monday – Friday Resident: $274 / Nonresident: $280 9 – 11:30 a.m. SOCCER CAMP Ages 6 - 12 Mentor Recreation will help you get ready for the fall soccer season with this instructional soccer camp for boys and girls. Emphasis is on skill development, teamwork, and sporting conduct. Coaches will use circuit training to teach soccer fundamentals such as heading, ball collection, passing, shooting, and dribbling. Campers practice and develop skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups. Camp provides opportunities for both beginning and advanced players to improve and enhance their soccer playing abilities and be ready for the field this fall. Small-sided matches will be played daily. Camp Director: Mentor Soccer Club Location: Krueger Park #41045 July 25 - 29 Resident: $53 / Nonresident: $64 Monday – Friday TRACK AND FIELD CAMP 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 7 - 14 Camp Director: Rob Grove Location: Mentor High School Stadium Monday – Thursday TAKE $5 OFF EACH CAMP If you register before May1! (unless otherwise marked) 14 | SUMMER 2016 Ages 5 - 14 Camp Director: USFTL Sports Staff #41057 July 25 - 28 Location: Edward R Walsh Park Monday – Thursday VOLLEYBALL FOR BEGINNERS BUMP, SET, SPIKE 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 8 - 12 Bump, set and spike your way through this camp as you learn the basics of volleyball. Camp director Branden Keeper and his staff will help beginner players learn rotation, positions, scoring and more to develop strong volleyball skills. Each camper will receive a camp shirt. Camp Director: Branden Keeper Location: Ridge Middle School Gym #41049 July 11 - 15 Resident: $53 / Nonresident: $64 Monday – Friday VOLLEYBALL CAMP SERVING, STRATEGY & MORE 8:30 – 10:15 a.m. Ages 9 - 14 If you’ve got volleyball experience, this camp led by director Branden Keeper will help you refine your skills and prepare for competitive volleyball. Campers will practice and develop skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups. Each camper will receive a volleyball camp shirt. Camp Director: Branden Keeper Location: Ridge Middle School Gym #41050 July 11 - 15 Monday - Friday Resident: $53 / Nonresident: $64 10:30 am - 12:15 pm VOLLEYBALL FOR ADVANCING PLAYERS Ages 9 - 14 If you’ve played on a team or have participated in previous camps, this camp will help you refine your skills and prepare for more competitive volleyball. Campers will practice and develop skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups. We’ll work on cardiovascular conditioning, jump drills and plyometrics too to develop strength and agility. Camp Director: Branden Keeper Location: Ridge Middle School Gym At Track Camp, you will gain experience in track and field events including sprints, hurdles, relays, high jump, long jump, and shot put. They will learn about each event through circuit training and will be grouped by age and experience. Campers receive a track camp T-shirt. Junior High athletes should bring running shoes and track spikes with 1/8’ spikes. Camp provides an excellent opportunity for all 7 - 14 year olds to prepare for the City of Mentor Junior Olympic Track Meet on Friday, June 24. #41044 June 20 - 23 Resident: $53 / Nonresident: $64 USFTL FLAG FOOTBALL Join USFTL (United States Flag & Touch Football League) Directors, USFTL Cleveland Flag Football Hall of Famers, and USFTL Coaches & Counselors’ for four days of flag football fun! You learn and practice flag football skills including throwing and catching, running with the ball, how to run pass routes, and flag pulling, along with proper stretching, warm-up routines, and teamwork - all while having fun! Age groups will be organized for beginners and advanced athletes, and we’ll have a camp scrimmage on Thursday. 9 – 11 a.m. #41051 July 11 - 15 Resident: $53 / Nonresident: $64 Monday – Friday 12:45 – 2:30 p.m. DISCOVERY CAMPS ARTISTS CAMP Ages 7 - 12 Calling all young artists! Start your summer off with a week filled with fun and creativity. Art educator and creative artist Jacqui Spetrino will guide you in developing your drawing skills while experimenting with a variety of fun art mediums. You’ll bring home five unique works of art that your parents will cherish for a lifetime! We’ll end the week with an art show so you can show your family all the wonderful work you’ve created! Instructor: Jacqui Spetrino Location: Community Center Woods Room #41073 #41075 #41074 #41076 June 6 - 10 June 6 - 10 June 13 - 17 June 13 - 17 Monday – Friday Monday – Friday Monday – Friday Monday – Friday 9 – 11:30 a.m. 1 – 3:30 p.m. 9 – 11:30 a.m. 1 – 3:30 p.m. Resident: $104 / Nonresident: $109 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY GRANDPARENT & ME CAMP PINEWOOD DERBY SCIENCE CAMP Grandparents and their grandkids can explore summer camp together in this intergenerational camp experience. Meet at Wildwood Cultural Center the first two days and participate in games and activities, create a variety of arts & crafts, and go exploring in outdoor adventures together. The last day will be spent at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina where kayaking, nature walks, a hayride and campfire will complete the experience. This is a memory that your grandchildren will cherish forever! Price of camp is per person. This is not your typical pinewood derby camp! In this highly creative camp, boys and girls ages 8 - 12 will work in a fun team environment for two hours per day to learn about the requirements, brainstorm your design, then design and build a powered pinewood derby car. You’ll learn the basic stages for developing a new product and simple manufacturing concepts while exploring various sciences and engineering topics such as electric motors, thrust, gravity, and gearing. This final day of camp will be used to determine what team has the fastest car on the track! Camp will be instructed by Branden Keeper, an engineer with over 15 years of design and manufacturing experience. Ages 5 & up with Grandparent Camp Director: Maggie Kuyasa Location: Wildwood Cultural Center & Mentor Lagoons Marina #41077 July 27 - 29 Wednesday – Friday Resident: $57 / Nonresident: $72 Instructor: Branden Keeper 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. #41070 June 27 - 30 Resident: $57 / Nonresident: $67 Ages 8 - 12 Location: Mentor Beach Park Monday – Friday 9:30 – 11:30 am SUPERHERO ACADEMY Ages 4 - 6 Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s YOU! Join us for a week for of Superhero adventures! We will create our own superhero outfits, come up with our superhero names and learn how to defend the universe against villains. All while having fun outdoors doing superhero obstacle courses, crafts and games! Campers should bring a superhero snack and water bottle with their name on it. Camp Director: Branden Keeper #41071 July 25 - 29 Resident: $57 / Nonresident: $67 Location: Walsh Park Monday – Friday 9 – 11 a.m. X-TREME SCIENCE CHALLENGE CAMP Ages 8 - 12 JUNKYARD ROBOT SCIENCE CAMP Ages 6 - 10 In the morning camp, we will use the power of science to build a Bristle Bot that’s up to our Battle Arena and Race Course. Meet the electro-powered Robo Bug. Explore alternative energy and save the Earth with our Green Energy Station. In the afternoon camp, create your own Ride! Explore Newton’s Laws and wire up your Wacky Wild Wheels. Get zapped with our Shockingly-fun Nerve Tester. We will build NASA’s original robot hand. Just for fun, campers will enter the Potions Academy and mix up some gooey science with erupting foam monsters, crystal rainbows and more. At the end of camp, your projects (including robot) go home with you. All registration for this camp must be completed at www.classroomantics.com prior to June 10. Camp Director: Classroom Antics Educator June 27 – July 1 Resident/Nonresident: $190 Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. June 27 – July 1 Resident/Nonresident: $190 Monday – Friday 1 – 4 p.m. AMUSEMENT PARK SCIENCE CAMP Ever want to design your own Amusement Park? Ages 6-10 In the morning camp, master circuits & motors as you create the rides of your dreams. Harness the forces of gravity to construct a roller coaster. Create your own Tower of Doom. In the afternoon camp, create your own Midway Games. Experiment and see how things can flash, fizz, stick and glow while building your own fun physics carnival with mini rides and games. Investigate solar sunglass science and make your own refreshments. The fun never ends when you take this carnival home and challenge your friends. Registration for this camp must be completed at www.classroomantics.com prior to July 10. Camp Director: Classroom Antics Educator August 1 - 5 Resident/Nonresident: $190 Monday – Friday August 1 - 5 Resident/Nonresident: $190 Monday – Friday 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR Discover the exciting world of science with fun, hands-on challenges. Instructor Branden Keeper will guide you through a new science challenge each day. Through hands-on experience and problem solving, you’ll learn about material strength, propulsion, acceleration, forces, and pressure. Students will work in a kid friendly, collaborative team environment. At the end of each day the teams will compete in a science challenge. Challenges will include the Egg Drop Survival, the Paper Tug-of-War, and the Catapult Launch along with other fun challenges. Get ready to have some fun! Camp Director: Branden Keeper Location: Community Center #41072 July 11 - 15 Resident: $70 / Nonresident: $84 Monday – Friday PUPPET CAMP 9 – 11 a.m. Ages 7 - 12 An introduction to puppet construction and manipulation. The class will involve simple puppet assembly which may include paper bag, glove, hand, and stick puppets. The class will create a story, or stories, which involves their puppets and present the show on the last day of class. Through the creation of individual puppets and their stories, students will have the opportunity to exercise their creativity and imagination, as well as expand their crafting and collaboration skills. Instructor: Linda Janosko Location: Wildwood Blue Room #43075 June 6 - 10 Resident: $52 / $60 Nonresident Monday – Friday DRAWING CAMP 9 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 13 - 17 An introduction and exploration of different aspects of drawing. Using pencils and paper to create, students will explore methods of representing and interpreting what they see and imagine. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their skills of observation and creation by exploring several styles of drawing. Student will need the following supplies: Sketch pad with a stiff cardboard back (11” x 14”) HB & 2B pencils, non-abrasive eraser and pencil sharpener. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Instructor: Linda Janosko Location: Wildwood Blue Room 1 – 4 p.m. #43077 June 6 - 10 Resident: $52 / $60 Nonresident Monday – Friday SUMMER 2016 1 – 3 p.m. | 15 FUN IN THE KITCHEN COOKING CAMP FOR KIDS Ages 6 - 12 Kids ages 6-12 will get to create, learn and experience cooking in our kitchen instead of yours with lots of hands-on fun! There is an additional $6 food fee payable in cash to the instructor at each class. Each class features plenty of food to sample and recipes to take home. Please remember to dress for a mess! Instructor: Judi Strauss Location: Wildwood Kitchen Resident: $19 / Nonresident: $22 per class COOKIE DREAMS All new cookie recipes sure to please the cookie monsters in your home. Recipes include Lemon Meltaways, maple cookies, craisin cookies and so many more. We will bake a lot of cookies so be prepared to have a plateful for home. Recipes included. #41110 July 11 Monday 1 – 3 p.m. PASTA This dinner time staple is more popular than ever. In class your child will learn how to make pasta from scratch. Among the pastas we’ll try are carrot, broccoli, and sesame, whole-wheat, sour cream and many more. There will be hands-on pasta rolling and some recipes for using store bought pasta, too. There will also be recipes to take home. #41111 July 12 Tuesday 1 – 3 p.m. EASY SNACKS Everybody likes to snack, but we worry about what our children are snacking on. In this class children will get hands on experience making tasty and good for you snacks. They will also bring extras home for you to sample along with recipes. #41112 July 13 Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m. ICE CREAM, YOU SCREAM: This class will give your child a chance to make all sorts of frozen treats. From ice cream and sorbets to ice cream sandwiches and sundae sauces, we will do them all. You will certainly enjoy the recipes they bring home and they will love the frosty treats they make in class. #41113 July 14 Thursday 1 – 3 p.m. CRAZY FOR CHOCOLATE Chocolate is one of those foods that almost everybody loves. Cooking with chocolate can be enjoyable, too. From the basics of working with chocolate to baked treats this class will give your child plenty of ways to indulge. They will get a chance to taste plenty of chocolate treats and will have recipes to take home. #41114 July 18 Monday 1 – 3 p.m. PIECE A PIZZA Here is a chance for your child to get hands on experience making pizza from scratch including a tasty crust and terrific toppings. Your child will also get instruction on making Mexican pizza, pizza bagels and more. There will plenty to taste in class and recipes for home. #41115 July 19 Tuesday NEW! TEEN CUISINE Ages 13 - 17 Is your teenager always asking “What can I eat?’ Here are some teen food favorites that they can learn to prepare for themselves. There is plenty of hands-on fun with recipes to sample and take home. Remember to dress for a mess! Each class has an additional $6 food fee payable in cash to the instructor at class. Class is from 1-3 p.m. on the date listed. Instructor: Judi Strauss Location: Wildwood Kitchen Resident: $14 / Nonresident: $17 per class PIECE A PIZZA Here is a chance for your teen to get hands on experience making pizza from scratch including a tasty crust and terrific toppings. Your teen will also get instruction on making Mexican pizza, pizza bagels and more. There will plenty to taste in class and recipes for home. #41118 July 25 Monday 1 – 3 p.m. PASTA This dinner time staple is more popular than ever. In class your teen will learn how to make pasta from scratch. Among the pastas we’ll try are carrot, broccoli, and sesame, whole-wheat, sour cream and many more. There will be hands-on pasta rolling and some recipes for using store bought pasta, too. There will also be recipes to take home. #41119 July 26 Tuesday 1 – 3 p.m. CUPCAKES Cupcakes are loved by young and old and can be the right dessert for casual and formal events alike. In class your teen will get recipes for a variety of cupcakes and frostings with a chance to bake and decorate cupcakes. #41120 July 27 Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m. COOKING WITH TORTILLAS They are one of the most versatile foods around yet many of us only use tortillas in Mexican cooking. In this class your teen will get to make pizzas, roll-ups and even blintzes out of tortillas. There will be plenty of hands-on fun in class and recipes to take home. #41121 July 28 Thursday 1 – 3 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m. EASY DESSERTS In this class your child will get hands on experience making a variety of desserts. All of them are tasty and some are even good for you. There will be desserts to sample in class and extras to take home. There will also be recipes to take home and share with the family. #41116 July 20 Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m. FUN AND EASY PICNIC FOODS Summertime is a great time to eat outside. This class will teach your child some fun foods to make and take to your next picnic. Salads, wraps, desserts snacks, beverages and more. Packing to keep food safe will also be taught. #41117 16 July 21 | SUMMER 2016 Thursday 1 – 3 p.m. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY NEW! DISCOVERING INTERIOR DESIGN BABYNASTICS Grades 9 - 12 Interested in pursuing a career in the interior design field? Do you love fabrics and color and dream about creating gorgeous living environments? Then this camp is for you! This camp touches on the basics of residential design. Students will be introduced to basic design principles and elements as well as basic sketching, hand drafting, and rendering skills. Students will get to design a room of their choice! They will complete an inspiration board, floor plan and presentation board complete with furniture, color, finish and textile selections! Students will need to bring the following supplies: sketchbook (8.5 x 11 or 9 x 12), pencils, erasers, rulers, scissors and (2) 20” x 30” white foam core boards. Instructor: Julie E. Harton – Julie Elizabeth Interior Design, Adjunct Professor in Interior Design at Tri-C #41133 June 6 - 17 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Resident: $170 / Nonresident: $185 HUMMINGBIRD SOCCER 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 Children ages 3-6 have fun and learn the basics of soccer in an age-appropriate program. Players learn dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting, defending, and positioning. Each session consists of instruction in all aspects of the game, participation in fun drills designed to teach skills, and fun, low- key, noncompetitive games. Instructors: Jump Start Sports Coaches Ages 3 & 4 #40111 #41466 Location: Civic Center Park April 7 – May 12 June 15 – July 20 Thursday Wednesday 6 – 6:55 p.m. 6 – 6:55 p.m. Ages 5 & 6 #40112 April 7 – May 13 #41468 June 11 – July 16 Resident: $64 / Nonresident: $80 Thursday Wednesday 7 – 7:55 p.m. 7 – 7:55 p.m. Ages 10 - 20 months Just for babies who are a little more mobile and have more cruising time under their belt, Babynastics is a child-initiated, parent and child exploration program designed to help develop your baby’s body awareness, vocabulary and attention span while having FUN using equipment such as our ball pit, ladders and wedges. A $5 insurance fee is payable to instructor first day of class. No class July 4. Instructor: Northshore Prep Staff Location: Taft Elementary, 1580 E. 332nd St., Eastlake #41381 June 13 – July 25 Resident: $60 / Nonresident: $ 65 Monday ME & MY BUDDY 10 – 10:45 a.m. Ages 2 ½ - 3 ½ Does your child need to develop rhythm and motor skills, muscle coordination and eye-hand/eye-foot coordination? The progressive curriculum of this all around parent & child class combines the imagination of creative weekly themes with age-appropriate equipment that will enhance coordination, balance and body movement and control. Social and emotional growth, direction following, preschool and kindergarten concepts, good sportsmanship and fair play are also developed. Tumbling, balance beam, vaulting and bar skills are enhanced with preschool tumbling aids. Activities also include ball work, parachute, hoola hoops and more. A $5 insurance fee is payable to instructor first day of class. Instructor: Northshore Prep Staff Location: Taft Elementary, 1580 E. 332nd St., Eastlake #41497 June 13 – July 25 #41498 June 14 – July 26 Residents: $62 / Nonresidents: $67 Monday Tuesday PRE-GYM 6 – 6:45 p.m. 10 – 10:45 a.m. Ages 3 ½ - 5 Your child will learn all-around coordination program combines the imagination of creative weekly themes with age-appropriate equipment that will enhance coordination, balance and body movement and control. Social and emotional growth, direction following, preschool and kindergarten concepts, good sportsmanship and fair play are also developed. Tumbling, balance beam, vaulting and bar skills are enhanced with preschool tumbling aids. Activities also include ball work, parachute, hoola hoops and more. A $5 insurance fee is payable to instructor first day of class. Instructor: Northshore Prep Staff Location: Taft Elementary, 1580 E. 332nd St., Eastlake #41518 June 13 – July 25 #41519 June 14 – July 26 Residents: $65 / Nonresidents: $70 Monday Tuesday 6:55 – 7:40 p.m. 11 – 11:45 a.m. PREPNASTICS Ages 4 - 5 Your little prep will “bring home the gold” of self-confidence through this progressive, age-appropriate gymnastic class. Curriculum provides successful experiences in a self-competitive atmosphere. Children develop coordination, poise, body movement and control while rolling like a meatball, cart wheeling like a starfish, frosting cookies on the balance beam and climbing like a monkey on the bars. A $5 insurance fee is payable to instructor first day of class.. Instructor: Northshore Prep Staff Location: Taft Elementary, 1580 E. 332nd St., Eastlake #41520 June 16 – July 28 Residents: $65 / Nonresidents: $70 Thursday 6 – 6:45 p.m. TAKE $5 OFF EACH CAMP If you register before May1! (unless otherwise marked) 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR SUMMER 2016 | 17 GYMNASTICS Ages 5 - 10 Progression and individual attention is the key to a successful learning experience in developing tumbling, balance and gymnastic apparatus skills. Children are grouped according to skill ability and agility. Skill testing is done the first week of class. Your child’s class time may be changed to best suit their needs in skill advancement. A $5 insurance fee is payable to instructor first day of class. Instructor: Northshore Prep Staff Location: Taft Elementary, 1580 E. 332nd St., Eastlake Level 1 & 2 #41460 June 14 – July 26 Level 2 & 3 #41461 June 16 – July 28 Resident: $70 / Nonresident: $74 Tuesday Thursday 6 – 7:10 p.m. 6:55 – 8:05 p.m. YOUTH TENNIS City of Mentor Recreation partners with the Mentor Heisley Racquet Club Pro-Staff to bring you its 2016 summer tennis program. The program is under the direction of tennis coach, Joe Morgan (USPTA), who provides an excellent opportunity for our community to enjoy and learn the great game of tennis. Joe also train players during the indoor season at MHRC. He brings a modern approach to learning the game. The goal is to provide the community with a commitment to enthusiastic instruction. Make-up classes are not guaranteed, however, every effort will be made to allow for make-up classes. In the case of inclement weather, you may call Mentor Recreation at (440) 974-5720 about 15 - 20 minutes prior to the start of your class to see if specific class times are canceled. If in doubt, show up! QUICK START TENNIS FOR TINY TOTS Ages 5 - 6 This program is designed for all players interested in learning the great game of tennis using age appropriate equipment. The practice sessions for this age group utilize a 36’ court and play with 19”, 21” and 23” racquets and foam balls. The structure for this program consists of a warm-up activity, a physical skill, a review of physical skills, development of a new skill, and a team game or activity. This structure allows for the players to have initial success and create greater enthusiasm for the game of tennis. Please bring a pee wee tennis racquet and water bottle to class. Your child should wear tennis shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Instructor: Joe Morgan Location: Garfield Park Tennis Courts #41521 June 7 - 23 Tuesday/Thursday #41522 July 12 - 28 Tuesday/Thursday Resident: $54 / Nonresident: $64 QUICK START SUPERSTARS MENTOR JUNIOR OLYMPICS Friday, June 24, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Mentor High School Track Ages 6 - 13 This track meet is free to all children within the Mentor Public School district. Register on-site the day of the event. Athletes will be divided into boys and girls groups in the following NEW age categories: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. Age divisions are based on the participant’s birth date as of June 30, 2015. Children may participate in three events; 1 field event, 1 running event and 1 relay. Relay teams can be put together at the meet. Participants must wear tennis shoes. No spikes are permitted. Ribbons are awarded to first, second and third place. Event winners represent Mentor at the Lake County meet competing against event winners from throughout Lake County. 18 | SUMMER 2016 8 – 8:55 a.m. 8 – 8:55 a.m. Ages 7 - 10 This program is designed for all players interested in learning the great game of tennis using age appropriate equipment. The practice sessions for this group utilize a 36’ court and play with 19”, 21” and 23” racquets and foam balls. Like the younger age group, the structure for this program consists of a warm-up activity, a physical skill, a review of physical skills, development of a new skill, and a team game or activity. This structure allows for the players to have initial success and create greater enthusiasm for the game of tennis. Please bring a pee wee tennis racquet and water bottle to class. Your child should wear tennis shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Instructor: Joe Morgan Location: Garfield Park Tennis Courts #41523 June 6 - 22 Monday/Wednesday #41524 July 11 - 27 Monday/Wednesday Resident: $54 / Nonresident: $64 8 – 8:55 a.m. 8 – 8:55 a.m. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY LEVEL 1 TENNIS Ages 11 - 13 Students will learn hand-eye coordination, footwork, basic racquet skills and stroke pattern. Games will be played to introduce students to tactics and strategy. Please bring your own 24 - 27” racquet, a water bottle, and wear tennis shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Instructor: Joe Morgan Location: Garfield Park Tennis Courts #41490 #41491 June 6 - 22 July 11 - 27 Monday/Wednesday Monday/Wednesday 9 – 9:55 a.m. 9 – 9:55 a.m. Resident: $54 / Nonresident: $64 LEVEL 2 TENNIS Ages 14 - 18 This program is for both intermediate and beginning players within in this age group. The emphasis will be on introducing modern tennis concepts through creative drills and active games Continuation of proper stroke and footwork patterns will be emphasized as well. Please bring your own 24 - 27” racquet, a water bottle, and wear tennis shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Instructor: Joe Morgan Location: Garfield Park Tennis Courts #41492 #41493 June 7 - 23 July 12 - 28 Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday 9 – 9:55 a.m. 9 – 9:55 a.m. Ages 14 - 18 This clinic will continue to develop fundamentals and introduce some new concepts. This will include strengthening consistency, spin development, serve and return skills. Players should be comfortable with live ball rally skills. This program will prepare players for tournament play as well as high school team play. Please bring your own 24 - 27” racquet, a water bottle, and wear tennis shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Instructor: Joe Morgan Location: Garfield Park Tennis Courts #41494 #41495 June 7 - 23 July 12 - 28 Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday Resident: $54 / Nonresident: $64 ILLUSTRATING FOR FUN 10 – 10:55 a.m. 10 – 10:55 a.m. Youth 10 - 15 Explore drawing what you like!!! You can go as far as your imagination will take you. The class will be led by drawing character designs, expressions, action poses, superheroes, monsters, or unicorns. Students will draw whatever their creative mind think of. The class will use pencils, ink, and watercolor. Students are encouraged to share thoughts and inspirations with the class, and then put it on paper! The instructor will help guide the class with a basic foundation of art: light, shadow, value, shape, color, composition and technique. This class is intended to help the individual artist finish unique pieces of art, and sharpen their skills, in a fun environment. Supply list: Pencil, Set of Faber-Castell Pitt Artists’ Pens, or Micron Pens, sharpener, eraser, Watercolor paint and brush, Sketch Book size 9x 12 or larger, Canson Marker Paper 9x12 or larger and Canson or Strathmore Water color paper 9X12 or larger. Instructor: Janie Walland Location: Wildwood Craft Room #43058 May 5 – June 23 Resident: $67 / Nonresident: $80 Resident: $54 / Nonresident: $64 LEVEL 3 TENNIS YOUTH RECREATION Thursday 6 – 7:30 p.m. NEW! GETTING TO THE HEARTOF IT ALL WITH COMMUNICATION! Ages 13+ In today’s world we are busier than ever! And even though we have more ways to keep in touch now than ever before we find ourselves not really communicating. Well now it’s time to step back, reflect, and learn that real communication can be easy, simple, fun and fulfilling!” Instructor: Angelo Velotta Location: Wildwood Front Room #43059 May 4 - 25 Resident $26 / Nonresident $32 Wednesday 7 – 8 p.m. NEW! AN INTRODUCTION TO FALCONRY Ages 12+ Learn about the ancient sport of falconry as you handle and fly one of our trained Harris’ Hawks to your glove. This session will provide a general overview of the sport, as well as a strong focus in raptor ecology and conservation, all while learning the basics of how to handle a trained falconry raptor. Master Falconer Joe Dorrian began his journey towards becoming a licensed Apprentice Falconer and became a state licensed Master Class falconer in 2012. It was around this time that Dorrian began to see the connections between what he taught in his leadership courses (Organizational and Leadership Development Consultant) and his efforts training and hunting with birds of prey. The Ohio School of Falconry is the meeting of these two worlds. With each program that he facilitates, Dorrian strives to help individuals understand and appreciate not only birds of prey and the sport of falconry, but also the important roles that trust plays in the development of healthy working relationships, whether it is with humans….or hawks! Instructor will provide all necessary equipment/students should refrain from wearing anything made of real/faux fur. Instructor: Joe Dorrian, Master Falconer The Ohio School of Falconry Location: Wildwood Park #43064 May 22 #43065 July 17 Resident $68 / Nonresident $75 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR Sunday Sunday 9 – 10 a.m. 9 – 10 a.m. SUMMER 2016 | 19 SPECIAL EVENTS CELEBRATE EARTH DAY JUST KIDS STUFF GARAGE SALE Friday, April 22, 2 – 6 p.m., Wildwood Cultural Center Thursday, May 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Garfield Park Pavilion Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with a variety of family friendly activities, games, and exhibitors that will help you be greener. Make and take home an upcycled project like a pop bottle bird feeder, get advice from local experts on a variety of green topics, and learn about local plants and animals. We’ll also take you on a guided hike of the grounds where you can help with a tree planting or make a low cost rain barrel. Free door prizes and tree seedlings for visitors while supplies last. Clean out the toy boxes, closets, and attics, and get ready for the Just Kids’ Stuff Garage Sale. This is the biggest sale of children’s items around, often featuring more than 70 vendors and more than 1,000 buyers. WILDWOOD SINGERS PRESENT: HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD! Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., Mentor Senior Center Come and enjoy some of your favorite songs from classic Hollywood films including Casablanca, Mary Poppins, Singing in the Rain, Picnic, New York, New York, Moonstruck, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Top Hat, and The Wizard of Oz. Rousing chorus numbers, soulful ballads, and songs that transitioned to the big screen from Broadway musicals will be presented. Sponsored by the City of Mentor’s Community Arts Commission. Light refreshments will be served. #39950 May 6 Resident/Nonresident: $5 Friday 7:30 – 9 p.m. WILDWOOD GARDEN CLUB’S SPRING PLANT & FLOWER SALE Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wildwood Cultural Center Admission: FREE The Garden Club will have a great selection of outdoor plants and flowers at reasonable prices for your summer garden. All proceeds benefit the Wildwood Garden Club. The Plant Sale is held rain or shine! MEMORIAL DAY WALKING PARADE & CEREMONY Reserve a city-owned table or plan to set up your own table on a 10’ x 10’ space for the same fee, collected the morning of the sale. Please keep the following rules in mind when planning your sale: You may not sell out of your car, or hang items on clotheslines from the trees or pavilion. An adult must be present at each table. Residents should be prepared to show a currently utility bill and driver’s license to receive the resident rate. Set up for the event begins at 7 a.m., no earlier. Look for information on the next Just Kids Stuff Garage Sale taking place September 10 in our Fall Parks & Recreation Guide delivered to homes in early August. Residents: $20 / Nonresidents: $25 NEW! MUSIC AT THE MANOR Tuesdays, May 24 – June 14, 6:30 p.m., Wildwood Garden Patio Admission: FREE Enjoy an all new concert series at Wildwood! Take in beautiful spring evenings with your friends on the Wildwood estate’s garden patio nestled behind the manor house. Please bring a blanket or chair; limited picnic table seating is available. In the event of rain, the program will be moved indoors and will be limited to the first 50 people. Refreshments will be available for purchase from Java Express throughout the evening. Sponsored by the City of Mentor’s Wildwood Cultural Center and the Community Arts Commission. For more information, please call (440) 974-5735 or visit www.cityofmentor.com. May 24 – Chardon Polka Band – Polka with a twist May 31 – Shivering Timbers – Folk/Rock June 7 – In2ative - High energy flute/cello duo June 14 – Nick Costa & Bill Pirie – All the Classics of Dean, Sammy & Frank Monday, May 30, 10 a.m., Mentor Cemetery Join the City of Mentor as we pay tribute to those who have served our country. Parade units gather in the Heinen’s parking lot at 9 a.m. Step-off for the solemn processional begins at 9:30 a.m. and follows Mentor Avenue to Hopkins Road to Mentor Cemetery. Groups wishing to participate in the parade and/or memorial services should call the Recreation Department at (440) 974-5720 before May 13. There are many opportunities to become involved in the events produced by Mentor Parks & Recreation through sponsorship and advertising. Call Jill Korsok at (440) 974-5720 or Korsok@cityofmentor.com. 20 | SUMMER 2016 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY MENTOR ROCKS! Tuesdays, June 21 – August 2, 7 – 9 p.m. Civic Center Amphitheatre Admission: FREE This year’s summer concert series is going to be BIGGER & BETTER than ever with 7 awesome bands, great food, refreshments and a new Mentor Rocks area for guests 21+. We’re amplifying our efforts in order to make this weekly event even better than ever! Come for dinner, great entertainment and lots of fun! Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets: no chairs are provided. The concerts are FREE to the public. For more information, please call (440) 974-5735 or visit www.mentorrocks.com. June 21 –Dirty Deeds – AC/DC Tribute June 28 –Out of Eden – Eagles Tribute July 5 –Victory Highway – 70’s through today Classic Rock and rock country chart toppers July 12 –Post Road – Best in today’s country music July 19 –Wanted– Bon Jovi Tribute July 26 –Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd Tribute August 2 –MidLife Chryslers – Classic Rock featuring Michael Stanley Mentor Rocks is sponsored by the City of Mentor, Community Arts Commission and the following: Food Vendors include: Scott’s Fire & Ice Jimmy’s Backyard BBQ Tommy’s Gourmet Dawgs & BBQ Classic Kettle Corn 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR Agent Sally Wilson SUMMER 2016 | 21 MENTOR FARMERS MARKET Fridays, June 3 – September 30, 2 – 6:30 p.m. Garfield Park Upper Grounds FREE Admission Mentor Farmers Market has grown into a weekly celebration of locally grown food and custom treats. Join us at the market and enjoy an afternoon under centuryold shaded trees while you purchase fresh, local produce, baked goods, and arts & crafts! We’ll be there every Friday from 2 - 6 p.m., June 6 through September 30. Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Marcey Bryant bryant@cityofmentor.com or call (440) 974-5735. No Market Friday, July 1. THE CITY OF MENTOR’S CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGE Saturday, June 11, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, Black Brook Golf Course Put your best team or teams together from your company, business, or social group for the 4-person scramble Corporate Golf Challenge. The winning foursome will receive a trophy for display and have their name entered on our Winner’s Plaque in the clubhouse. Winners will also take home gift certificates for 18 holes with cart. Prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive will also be awarded. Included in the cost is 18 holes with cart, range balls, hot dog and chips at the turn, and hand crafted burgers with country fried potatoes afterwards. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided and our cash bar will be open all day. Cost is $200 per four-person team with payment and registration due by Saturday, June 4. Call the course at (440) 951-0020 for details or to register. BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday & Sunday, June 11 – 12, Civic Center Park Pickleball Courts This skills level tournament sponsored by Mentor Pickleball features Men’s and Women’s Doubles on Saturday and Mixed Doubles competition on Sunday. Response from last year’s tournament was excellent, with 95% of participants rating the tournament as Very Good/Excellent and nearly all expecting to participate again in 2016. We hope you can join us for this tournament at one of the premier Pickleball facilities in the Midwest! Don’t play? Come and check it out and see if this sport is for you. Registration information and details will be posted at www.mentorpickleball.org and at www.usapa.org as it is becomes available. Tournament director Brian Murphy can be reached at: murphy5270@sbcglobal.net. NEW! ON TAP: A CRAFT BEER EXPERIENCE Saturday, June 18, 3 – 8 p.m. Civic Center Park Join the City of Mentor and our partners at The Brew Mentor for our newest, tastiest special event! Sample amazing beers from more than 35 different local and national craft brewers and learn all about this growing industry while listening to great music and indulging in some local food. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door and include 15 sampling tickets and admission to all activities. Designated driver tickets are $15 in advance and $25 at the door, and include free soft drinks, admission and all other activites. Get your tickets at www.cityofmentor.com. This is a 21 and over event and all guests must show a valid ID to receive a wristband and admission to the event. No children will be admitted. Pets are prohibited. Visit www.cityofmentor.com for a lineup of breweries and more details about the event. 22 | SUMMER 2016 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY HEADLANDS BEACHFEST Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Headlands Beach State Park This is NOT your typical day at the beach. Bring your friends and family and join the City of Mentor for the largest free beach party of the year! • Watch 5 World Champion sand sculptors create amazing sculptures as they compete for the grand prize • Stroll and shop dozens of arts and crafts vendors • Enjoy live beach music and strolling entertainment • Watch beautiful performances by the Ohio Society For the Elevation of Kites WILDWOOD FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Sunday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wildwood Cultural Center Admission: $2 Featuring more than 50 artists with original and unique art of the highest quality, the Wildwood Fine Arts Festival is one of the best arts festivals around! Held on the beautiful grounds of the Wildwood Cultural Center, you’ll also enjoy live music, refreshments and children’s activities. Interested artists should download an application at www.cityofmentor.com. For more information, contact the festival committee at wildwoodfestival@gmail.com, or Wildwood Cultural Center at (440) 974-5735. • Build sandcastles • For kids – create beach-related craft projects • Enjoy delicious food such as pizza, tacos, ice cream, BBQ and more a large selection of food trucks Headland’s Beach Fest is a family-friendly celebration of wind, water and sand. The event is held rain or shine. Free admission and parking. More information is available at www.headlandsbeachfest.com or by calling Mentor Recreation at (440) 974-5720. MENTOR CRUISE IN Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Civic Center Park Come and check out all the autos that cruise into Mentor during this huge show featuring hundreds of classic cars! Enjoy music, buy some lunch and stick around for the awards ceremony. Cruisers may arrive between 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Pets, alcohol, rollerblades and bicycles are not permitted. For more information, call (440) 974-5735 or visit www.cityofmentor.com. No Rain Date. This event is sponsored by the Creative Artists Association, the City of Mentor’s Wildwood Cultural Center and the Community Arts Commission. JULY 4TH FIREWORKS DISPLAY Saturday, July 4, 9:50 p.m., Civic Center Park Come and see this spectacular FREE fireworks display set to begin at approximately 9:50 p.m. Fireworks can be viewed from Civic Center Park and Mentor High School. Please observe the designated No Parking areas in the surrounding area. Continue the summer tradition with your family and spend an enjoyable evening at Civic Center Park. NEW! SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Sunday, July 24, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Wildwood Cultural Park Admission: FREE New this summer, bring your family and enjoy the traditional works of William Shakespeare on the scenic grounds of Wildwood Cultural Center as we present our first Shakespeare in the Park festival. We are partnering with the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild to present two Shakesperean productions (titles to be announced March 1). The first will be a youth production featuring advanced acting students ages 11-20, the second a professional production of actors from around the region. Both performances are free and vendors will be onsite for food and beverages. Bring your lawn chair, your sense of adventure, and your entire family! Look for more information coming soon at www.cityofmentor.com 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR DOGGIE DIP DAY Saturday, August 20, 1 – 4 p.m., Civic Center Pool Civic Center Pool will officially be going to the dogs! Bring your favorite fourlegged pal for a dip and enjoy some good family fun! Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, leashed when not in the pool, and owners must be prepared for cleanup duty (we’ll have extra bags). You are welcome to bring dog toys. The cost is $4 per dog. SUMMER 2016 | 23 MENTOR CITYFEST PREVIEW TWO Days - One BIG Event Friday, August 26, 4 – 11 p.m. & Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Mark your calendar for the biggest two-day event in northeast Ohio! More than 25,000 people attended this family-oriented, active event last year. We’re working to bring exciting features to this year’s festival. This is what we’ve got planned so far: • Two stages with nonstop entertainment. Headliners include Lost State of Franklin and Disco Inferno (Friday) and Caliber and Parrots of the Caribbean (Saturday) Want to get involved? Contact Nick Standering at standering@cityofmentor.com. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Jill Korsok at korsok@cityofmentor.com. • Inflatables and NEW interactive games for kids and adults • Huge assortment of delicious foods from more than 20 vendors plus scheduled wine and beer tasting from great local breweries • High energy, jaw-dropping performances by the Boston based group Flippenout • Live entertainment with The Amazing Giants, Cooking Caravan and magician Matt Jergens • Fun, family friendly Color Dash & Walk • CityFest parade – the biggest parade in Lake County • All new Saturday night spectacular - Park Ohio Powerboat Parade featuring more than 40 powerboats • Plus much, much more! Visit www.MentorCityFest for all the latest details 24 | SUMMER 2016 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY CITYFEST COLOR DASH & WALK Not Your Average Fun Run! Mark your calendar for the most colorful event of the year – the Mentor CityFest Color Dash & Walk! Register now for this event taking place Saturday, August 27 at 7:00 pm at Civic Center Park. The 2.5-mile fun run and walk, which starts & finishes at Mentor CityFest, features seven different color zones to leave you festively decorated, flat terrain along the Civic Center bike path, and lots of encouragement in a fun, friendly environment. Registration includes a Color Dash & Walk t-shirt, post-race party, and fun in a festival entertainment. Men’s and Women’s divisions include 13 and under, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Awards go to the top 3 overall men & women and medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each age division. Packet pick-up is Thursday, August 25, 10 am – 8 pm, at Second Sole, 8791 Mentor Avenue, Mentor. Race Day registration and check-in is Saturday, August 27, 5 – 6:30 pm at the Mentor CityFest Race Tent, Civic Center Park, 8600 Munson Rd, Mentor. Pre-race registration fee is $22 and $28 the day of race. Register online at www. GreaterClevelandXC.com or MentorCityFest.com Get updated information on Mentor CityFest and the Color Dash & Walk by connecting with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.The CityFest Color Dash & Run is sponsored by the City of Mentor and Second Sole. To get involved as a sponsor, call Mentor Recreation at (440) 974-5720. Presented By Cleveland Construction GOLF ON MOTHER’S DAY MOMS PLAY FREE Sunday, May 8, Black Brook Golf Course This Mother’s Day, treat your favorite mother to a free round of golf at Black Brook Golf Course. All moms play free when accompanied by another player. Call Black Brook Golf Course for tee times today (440) 951-0010. Cart not included. Offer valid on Sunday, May 11 only. THE CITY OF MENTOR’S CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGE Saturday, June 11, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, Black Brook Golf Course Put your best team or teams together from your company, business, or social group for the 4-person scramble Corporate Golf Challenge. The winning foursome will receive a trophy for display and have their name entered on our Winner’s Plaque in the clubhouse. Winners will also take home gift certificates for 18 holes with cart. Prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive will also be awarded. Included in the cost is 18 holes with cart, range balls, hot dog and chips at the turn, and hand crafted burgers with country fried potatoes afterwards. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided and our cash bar will be open all day. Cost is $200 per four-person team with payment and registration due by Saturday, June 4. Call the course at (440) 951-0020 for details or to register. 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR FATHER AND SON BEST BALL Saturday, June 18. Tee times begin at 9 a.m. Black Brook Golf Course Join us for the annual Father & Son Best Ball contest and share some time together before the big day! Fathers may play with as many as 3 sons. Divisions are determined by the age of the son. Divisions 10 & 11 and 12 & 13 play 9 holes. Divisions 14 & 15, 16 & 17, and 18 & up play 18 holes. Registration is required by June 11. Call the Recreation Department at (440) 974-5720 to register before June 11. Registration fee is $5 per player. Greens fee paid at the course the day of the event. #43033 CITY OF MENTOR JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Monday July 18, Tee Times begin at 10 a.m. Black Brook Golf Course Boys or Girls Divisions Ages 10 & 11, Ages 12 & 13 play 9 holes, Ages 14 & 15, Ages 16 & 17 play 18 holes. A champions trophy will be awarded to the lowest score in each division. Registration is $25 per player and includes lunch. Register online using code #43034 at www.cityofmentor.com or call the Recreation Department at (440) 974-5720 before July 13. Greens fees are paid at the course the day of the event. SUMMER 2016 | 25 We’re Mobile EXCITING IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2016 Five new Back Tees are being added stretching the course out by 139 yards for golfers that like a little bit more of a challenge. A new fleet of electric golf cars will be arriving in the spring equipped with wind shields, sun canopies, and bag protectors along with a beverage car for service during your round. Play a round and check it out. Rates April 15 – September 30 Black Brook Golf Course now has a mobile app and is working with NBC Universal to offer online tee time booking! The Black Brook GC app is easy to use and is available on Google Play and in the App Store. You can access a map of the course, see hole descriptions and even get suggestions for play. You can also book your tee times and see what times are available across several days to make scheduling a foursome easier. Of course we’re always happy to book your times for you too if you’d like to call us at (440) 951-0010. Monday – Friday 9 holes 9 holes - Sr. /Jr. 18 holes 18 holes - Sr. /Jr. Resident $13.00 $10.25 $23.00 $17.75 Nonresident $13.50 $10.75 $24.00 $18.75 Saturday & Sunday 9 holes 18 holes Resident $15.00 $26.50 Nonresident $15.50 $27.50 Monday – Friday Special (with cart) 18 holes 18 holes - Sr. Resident Nonresident $27.50 $23.50 $28.50 $24.50 Black Brook Golf Course has openings for volunteer starter and ranger positions. Interested individuals must be able to work one four-hour shift on the weekend and one shift during the week. Applications are available at Black Brook Golf Course, 8900 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor. Please call Tim Ausperk, Golf Pro and Manager, at (440) 951-0010 for further information. Saturday after 12 18 holes w/cart Resident $35 Nonresident $36 Golf Outings Golf Cart Fees Practice Center $5.75 $7.50 Practice Center Discount Card Six Small Bags Six Medium Bags Six Large Bags $27.00 $35.00 $45.00 Would You Like To Join a Golf League? $7.50 $10.00 $12.00 Black Brook Golf Course has various established leagues with openings. Various leagues include Men’s, Women’s, co-ed, seniors, and juniors. Call (440) 951-0010 for information. Black Brook Golf Course and Practice Center is designated as a Family Friendly Golf Course by the P.G.A. of America. Along with our regular tees we also have tees to make the course shorter in length providing a beginner friendly short course for beginners and juniors. Black Brook received a “Sticks for Kids Grant” that provided 10 sets of junior clubs which will be used for golf schools, camps, Jr. League, and general play on the course. Yearly Play Cards Buy a yearly play card for Black Brook Golf Course and play all year with no additional fees. Play cards are good January 1 through December 31. Purchase yearly play cards at the Recreation Department on the second floor at City Hall. You must show proof of residency (Driver’s License, photo ID and current utility bill) to receive Mentor Resident rate. Senior /Junior rates apply to those over 60 years of age and under 18. Resident 7 DAY PASSES Husband & Wife Single $1,570 $1,615 $1,160$1,193 WEEKDAY PASSES Husband & Wife Single Senior Husband & Wife Senior Junior $1,310 $1,348 $905$930 $1,095 $1,126 $745$765 $400$415 GOLF CART (ADD TO ANY ABOVE) Single Husband & Wife $400 $550 | SUMMER 2016 Volunteer Opportunities Save Family Friendly Course 26 Permanent weekend time can be booked upon request and are subject to availability. Groups of 20 or more may reserve times well in advance of intended play date and are encouraged to book as early as possible. Planning a golf outing? Black Brook Golf Course is a great place to schedule your group event. Black Brook features 18 holes with watered fairways, cart paths, a driving range and practice putting green along with a fully stocked pro shop. Our staff will tailor your outing to meet your needs! We can include a complete breakfast, lunch or dinner. Golfers are served on our covered pavilion overlooking our famous 18th hole. Groups of 50 or more receive a 10% discount Monday through Thursday or a 5% discount Friday through Sunday. To learn more about how we can make your outing a very special event, call (440) 951-0010. 9 holes$7.50 18 holes $15.00 Small Bag (40 Balls) Medium Bag (55 Balls) Large Bag (90 Balls) $9.50 Group Tee Times Non Resident CORPORATE GOLF CORPORATE GOLF CLINIC Have you ever been invited to a golf outing but were bashful about participating because you don’t know how to play? Would you like to feel comfortable on the course at company outings? Learn the fundamentals or fine tune your game with your employees, friends, or social group in this specialized golf clinic. Schedule a clinic at Black Brook Golf Course and Practice Center with your group of 4 or more and learn the fundamentals for hitting a golf shot including iron play, driving, and short game. One of our P.G.A. Golf Professionals would love to show you how. Your group will receive a 1 ½ hour clinic which includes rental clubs, practice balls, and a meal from our grill afterwards (burger, hot dog, or brat with chips and a drink) Cost is $20 per person. To set up a convenient time for your group call (440) 951-0010 and ask for one of our P.G.A.Professionals. BLACK BROOK GOLF ACADEMY LEARN HOW TO PLAY The Black Brook Golf Academy offers every form of instruction to get students ready for play on the course. Besides our structured golf schools and camps we can also structure a program to fit the needs of your family, business, or social group. Call one of our instructors at 440-951-0010 for more information. $400 $550 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY GOLF SPECIALTY TRAINING - SHORT GAME Ages 15+ Does your short game prevent you from becoming a better player. This one hour instructional session concentrates on the basic fundamentals of chipping, pitching, and putting. A maximum of 5 students per class for adults - co-ed - age 15 and older. Bring your whole set of clubs and check in at 11:45 a.m. Practice balls are included. Instructor: P.G.A. Professional Tim Ausperk Location: Black Brook Golf Course & Practice Center #39889 May 1 Resident: $20 / Nonresident: $24 Sunday 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. LEVEL ONE GOLF Ages 5 - 7 This program will teach the junior golfer the basics of swing technique and short game to get them ready for play on the course. Four 45 minute classes, with a maximum of five students per class. A parent or guardian is required to be present at all classes to learn how to assist the student in various aspects of learning the game. Classes will fill quickly, please register early! Instructors: Black Brook Golf Academy Instruction Staff Location: Black Brook Golf Course #39905 #43052 #43053 #43054 April 16 – May 7 May 28 – June 18 July 9 – July 30 August 20 – September 10 Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday 1 – 1:45 p.m. 1 – 1:45 p.m. 1 – 1:45 p.m. 1 – 1:45 p.m. Resident: $40 / Nonresident: $48 FREE GOLF CLINIC & OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Black Brook Golf Course Get some helpful tips from P.G.A. Professional Tim Ausperk to help get your game on the right track this spring! Tim will host a one-hour clinic featuring full swing technique and short game play along with some helpful demonstrations and information about our facility. The clinic is open to golfers of all ages and abilities. We encourage participate to take notes and pre-registration is required. Call the course at (440) 951-0010 to register. GOLF CAMP Instructor: Professional Golf Staff GOLF SCHOOL You will tee off this summer in top form when you complete Golf School! You’ll receive five one hour classes appropriate for beginner and intermediate golfers. Instruction includes basic fundamentals of golf including grip, stance, swing, chipping, pitching, putting, sand shots, and etiquette. There is a maximum of 6 students per class. Balls and clubs are included in the price of the class, although students are encouraged to bring their own clubs. Juniors – Coed - age 8 – 14 Instructors: Black Brook Golf Academy Instruction Staff Location: Black Brook Golf Course #39899 April 16 – May 14 #39900 April 16 – May 14 #43036 May 28 – June 25 #43037 May 28 – June 25 #43038 July 9 – August 6 #43039 July 9 – August 6 #43040 August 20 – September 17 #43041 August 20 – September 17 Resident: $72 / Nonresident: $85 Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday 10 – 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. #39890 April 12 – May 10 #43042 May 24 – June 21 #43043 July 5 – August 2 #43044 August 16 – September 13 #43045 May 24 – June 21 #43046 July 5 – August 2 #39898 April 14 – May 12 #43047 May 26 – June 23 #43048 July 7 – August 4 #43049 August 18 – September 15 #43050 May 26 – June 23 #43051 July 7 – August 4 Resident: $72 / Nonresident: $85 Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Ages 8 -11 #41367 June 13 – June 16 #41369 June 20 – June 23 #41371 June 27 – June 30 #41373 July 11 – July 14 Resident: $127 / Nonresident: $143 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. Location: Black Brook Golf Course Monday – Thursday Monday – Thursday Monday – Thursday Monday – Thursday Age 12 – 14 #41368 June 13 – June 16 Monday – Thursday #41370 June 20 – June 23 Monday – Thursday #41372 June 27 – June 30 Monday – Thursday #41374 July 11 – July 14 Monday – Thursday Resident: $127 / Nonresident: $143 JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE 9 – 10:30 a.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ages 10 - 18 Each Thursday morning in the summer, more than 100 juniors tee it up for 9 holes of golf in this program designed for the experienced junior golfer. The league includes instruction from the Professional Golf Staff, skills contests, and regular course play. Prizes, awards and an end of season cookout are included. Players pay greens fees weekly. No play on July 14. Instructor: Professional Golf Staff Adults - Coed - age 15 and older Instructors: Black Brook Golf Academy Instruction Staff Location: Black Brook Golf Course Ages 8 - 14 This concentrated instruction in golf will teach the junior golfer the fundamentals of rules and etiquette. The camp will focus on swing technique, and the short game, including chipping, pitching, sand shots, and putting. The fee includes range balls. Campers are encouraged to bring their own clubs, or loaner clubs will be provided. Camp will be limited to 6 students per class. Please wear comfortable clothes, golf or tennis shoes, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle to each class. Location: Black Brook Golf Course Age 12-18 #41837 June 2 – August 4 Thursday 9 a.m. Age 10-15 #41838 #41839 #41840 June 2 – August 4 June 2 – August 4 June 2 – August 4 Thursday Thursday Thursday 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. League registration fee: $54 Greens fees paid weekly JUNIOR GOLF SPECIALIZED PROGRAM Ages 12 - 18 Do you want to try out for your high school golf team or play at a higher level? This specialized program is just for you. You’ll have a 15 minute clinic with our pro each week covering everything from playing, etiquette, and rules, then golfers will play 9 or 18 holes and record their scores to establish a U.S.G.A. handicap. No play on July 14. Greens fees are paid weekly. Instructor: P.G.A. Professional Tim Ausperk Location: Black Brook Golf Course #41841 June 2 – August 4 League registration fee: $54 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR Thursday SUMMER 2016 8:30 a.m. | 27 ADULT RECREATION & FITNESS ADULT FITNESS AQUA ZUMBA Ages 16 + LEARN TO STAND UP PADDLEBOARD Ages 14+ Aqua Zumba is a low-impact aquatic exercise that incorporates Zumba philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness disciplines. This class can benefit a variety of people from older adults, teens, pregnant women, those working to lose weight, and anyone trying to maintain their weight. Participants can expect to get a great workout with minimal impact on their joints and muscles. For those who do not know how to swim, this class will help boost confidence in the water. Please wear a swim suit and water socks and bring a towel. A limited number of walk-up spots may be available. The walk-up charge is $6 per class. Wristbands will be issued to participants weekly. No Zumba July 4. Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is an amazing, fun, easy and relaxing paddling experience on the water for ages 14 and older. Most people are surprised at the stability of the boards and most make it through their first lesson without falling off. Class consists of 15 minutes of land instruction followed by a 45 - 60 minute paddle on the lagoons. All equipment is provided: paddleboard, life jacket and paddle. Please wear a bathing suit, and shirt or shorts for comfort, sunscreen, a hat, and bring a towel, a change of clothes and a water bottle. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. Paddle boarding is not advised for those over 250 lbs. or with limited flexibility. Instructor: Bridgit McGuire Location: Civic Center Pool Instructor: Recreation Staff Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina & Nature Preserve #41379 June 6 – August 1 Resident: $47 / Nonresident: $57 Monday BARRE2PILATES 6 – 6:45 p.m. Ages 16 + This invigorating barre based class combines isometric movements and stretching which use the largest parts of the body. This workout will raise metabolism and sculpt muscles. Exercising with Barre2Pilates will create balance, strength, and long lean lines using graceful movements. Come and experience our new Pilates workout center in the Garfield Ballroom with Barre2Pilates! Try our special promotion - unlimited classes on the days and times below for only $89 a month or pay $10 each time you drop in. Please be aware that the parking area may be very busy during the May and June baseball season. Instructors: Barre2Pilates Location: Garfield Ballroom Monday, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (toddlers welcome) Tuesday, 9 – 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, 9 – 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, 5:15 – 5:50 p.m. Thursday, 9 – 10:15 a.m. Thursday, 6 – 7 p.m. Friday, 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, 9 – 10 a.m. #43021 May 2 - 31 Monday – Saturday #43022 June 1 - 30 Monday – Saturday #43023 July 1 - 30 Monday – Saturday #43024 August 1 - 31 Monday – Saturday Resident/Nonresident: $89/month CARDIO KICKBOXING See times above See times above See times above See times above #41486 July 12 Tuesday #41488 August 2 Tuesday #41489 August 9 Tuesday Resident: $21 / Nonresident: $27 6 – 7:15 p.m. 6 – 7:15 p.m. 6 – 7:15 p.m. Go to page 35 for more information on our paddling classes. PICKLEBALL - BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND BEYOND Adults 18 + Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America! It’s fun for all ages too - think of badminton, tennis, racquetball and ping-pong rolled into one, played on a tennis court of smaller proportions. In this class, we’ll cover the basics for new players, and expand on strategies and more advanced techniques for continuing players on all our new, dedicated courts at Civic Center Park. All equipment is provided but if you have a racquet, please bring it with you. Short matches against others in the class will end of each class. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, sunscreen and bring a water bottle and your racquet if you have one. Instructor: Brian Murphy & Mike Murphy Location: Civic Center Park Pickleball Courts #41516 May 9 - 30 #41517 June 20 – July 11 #41514 May 9 - 30 #41515 June 20 – July 11 Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $44 Monday Monday Monday Monday 10 – 11:30 a.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. 6:30 – 8 p.m. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Adults 16 + Here’s one great way to get in shape! Take this class and you will increase your stamina and flexibility, strengthen those abdominal muscles, tighten those buns and do it all to good music and you’ve got the recipe for a really good workout! Sign up now and see for yourself how you can have a great workout and fun at the same time! Instructor: Gary Remner Location: Community Center / Ice Arena #41403 May 2 - 25 #41404 June 6 - 29 #41405 July 11 – August 3 #41406 August 8 - 31 Resident: $42 / Nonresident: $52 28 | Monday & Wednesday Monday & Wednesday Monday & Wednesday Monday & Wednesday SUMMER 2016 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY STROLLER BABES - FITNESS FOR MOMS TENNIS - ADULT BEGINNER Adults & Kids Bring your baby and get back into shape! This total body workout includes power walking, jogging, toning and stretching. Strollers and resistance bands will enhance the workout, and your baby will have fun and be involved in the exercises too! All fitness levels are welcome. Please wear running/walking shoes, comfortable clothing, and bring a stroller (jogging or other sturdy type), water bottle and a towel or mat plus any baby supplies you might need. Our instructors are certified fitness professionals and specifically trained in prenatal and postpartum fitness. As mothers, we realize the barriers that prevent women from exercising after they have children and are committed to helping them overcome those obstacles to reach their fitness goals. Register for one day or all three! Instructor: Melissa Jenkins and Laura Holman #41532 June 8 - 29 #41533 July 6 - 27 #41534 August 3 - 24 #41535 June 3 - 24 #41536 July 8 - 29 #41537 August 5 - 26 Resident: $30 / Nonresident: $35 Location: Edward R Walsh Park Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday Friday Friday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. Adults 16 + This course will present an opportunity to learn all the physical movement required to play the game. Your groundstroke, service motion, the return of serve and playing the net will be improved through repetition and drills taught by our instructor. Bring your racquet and a water bottle, and wear tennis shoes and loose, comfortable clothes. Joe Morgan is the Lake Erie College Men’s and Women’s Tennis coach and current Mentor Heisley Racquet Club pro. Instructor: Joe Morgan Location: Garfield Park Tennis Courts #41769 May 17 – June 21 #41770 July 5 – August 9 Resident: $54 / Nonresident: $64 Tuesday Tuesday 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. TENNIS - ADULT INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Adults 16 + This course will develop new habits for the players to improve their stroke techniques. We will be presenting the modern game b drilling on movement techniques for the semi-open stance, open and square hitting stances. This 6-week class will teach you to use strategy and ball control to improve your game, stroke production and consistency. We will have fun and work to improve your groundstroke, volley, overhead and service motion. Bring your racquet and a water bottle, and wear tennis shoes and loose, comfortable clothes. Coach Joe Morgan will share his team coaching experience with you to get you on the road to improvement. Instructor: Joe Morgan Location: Garfield Park Tennis Courts #41771 May 17 – June 21 #41772 July 5 – August 9 Resident: $54 / Nonresident: $64 Tuesday Tuesday 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Looking To Play In A Tennis League? SUNSET PIYO Adults 16+ Get lean and defined with PiYo Live, a combination of Pilates and yoga-inspired moves, set to a faster pace as we workout in the glow of the summer sunset. PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of flowing yoga movements. You’ll even improve your balance and core power. We crank up the music, the speed, and the fun to give you an intense, low-impact workout that will burn crazy calories and sculpt your muscles. All fitness levels are welcome. Instructor Missy Jenkins is a health educator, group fitness instructor, and a mother of 3! She loves to help people of all fitness levels meet their goals. Class will be held indoors and outdoors. Register for one day or two! Instructor: Melissa Jenkins Location: Mentor Beach Park #41540 June 7 - 28 #41541 July 5 - 26 #41543 August 2 - 23 Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $40 Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday NEW! ZUMBA IN THE PARK 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adults 16+ Zumba Fitness, join the party outside! Join us at Wildwood Park for Zumba in the Park! Kick off the summer season right with this high-intensity, super-fun Latin dance cardio fitness class! No dance experience required. Just come to have fun! Instructor Kaitie Fox has been a certified Zumba instructor for 3 years. She loves to dance and have fun and wants you to have fun while you get fit too! Class will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather. No Class Monday, May 30. Instructor: Kaitie Fox #43074 May 9 – June 20 #43076 July 11 – August 15 Resident: $50 / Nonresident: $62 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR Location: Wildwood South Wing Monday Monday 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. Two summer tennis leagues play at Garfield Park during the summer. Leagues are flexible and open and run by the contact person listed. Ladies of all ages are welcome to come and play at any level Monday & Wednesday, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Contact Diane Crompton at (440) 255-5557 or Carol Nasnadny at (440) 255-1289. A men’s league plays on Thursday, 9:30 – 11 a.m. and is also open to players of all ages and abilities. Contact Clement Nesnadny at (440) 255-1289. WATER WORKOUT Adults 16 + Water workouts are a great way to enjoy the water, buoy your fitness level, wash away your tension, and splash away your waistline. Use water weights and resistance to tone muscle and sculpt your body. Don’t be left out! Pre-registration is encouraged. A $4 per session fee is charged for drop-in participants, but please be aware that instructors or pool managers have the option of limiting the size of the class if necessary. Instructor: TBA Location: Garfield Pool #41829 June 8 – July 8 #41830 July 13 – August 12 Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $38 Wednesday & Friday 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Susan Hickey Location: Garfield Pool #41831 June 7 – July 7 #41832 July 12 – August 11 Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $38 Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Saturday 10:15 – 11 a.m. Instructor: Donna Milnes Location: Morton Pool #41833 June 11 – August 13 Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $38 SUMMER 2016 | 29 BODY SCULPTING™ Adults 16 + This one-hour cardiovascular strength-training class presented by the certified fitness trainers of Body Sculpting by Exterior Designs, is designed to make you lean and defined providing a results-oriented whole body workout. Build and sculpt muscles, strengthen your core, improve your strength and flexibility while burning fat and calories by using just one set of 5 lb. dumbbells. You will gain strength, balance, flexibility and endurance while focusing on total body health. Also helps to prevent the development of osteoporosis while firing up your metabolism, helping you to lose weight and inches. Bring a set of 5 lb. dumbbells, exercise mat, water bottle, and stretch band to class (available on our website). Accommodates all fitness levels. Work out at your own pace; all fitness levels welcome. Join in any time. Saturday makeups are available if you miss a class too! To register, call (440) 729-3463 or visit www.flexcity.com to register online 24/7. Old Council Hall April 18 – May 11 May 16 – June 13 June 15 – July 13 July 18 – August 10 August 17 – September 14 April 26 – May 19 May 26 – June 21 June 23 – July 19 July 21 – August 16 August 23 – September 15 Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. Community Center April 26 – May 19 May 26 – June 21 June 23 – July 19 July 21 – August 16 August 23 – September 15 April 26 – May 19 May 26 – June 21 June 23 – July 19 July 14 – August 6 August 23 – September 15 April 26 – May 19 May 26 – June 21 June 23 – July 19 July 21 – August 16 August 23 – September 15 June 4 – July 30 August 13 – October 8 Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Saturday Saturday 4:50 – 5:50 p.m. 4:50 – 5:50 p.m. 4:50 – 5:50 p.m. 4:50 – 5:50 p.m. 4:50 – 5:50 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Resident: $55 Nonresident: $63 Best buy: Purchase 3 terms at the rate of $130 resident and $138 nonresident! PHENOMENAL ABDOMINALS® Adults 16 + Strengthen and firm your core, flatten your belly, and define your midsection in this 30-minute class with new exercises devoted to working on the upper, lower and side abdominal muscles in this class presented by the certified fitness trainers of Body Sculpting by Exterior Designs. Class can be taken alone or with another exercise class. Suitable for all fitness levels. Only equipment needed is an exercise mat and stretch band. To register, call (440) 729-3463 or visit www.flexcity.com. Community Center April 26 – May 19 May 26 – June 21 June 23 – July 19 July 21 – August 16 August 23 – September 15 Old Council Hall April 26 – May 19 May 26 – June 21 June 23 – July 19 July 21 – August 16 August 23 – September 15 Resident: $30 Nonresident: $35 30 | SUMMER 2016 Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs 8 – 8:30 p.m. 8 – 8:30 p.m. 8 – 8:30 p.m. 8 – 8:30 p.m. 8 – 8:30 p.m. 9:30 – 10 a.m. 9:30 – 10 a.m. 9:30 – 10 a.m. 9:30 – 10 a.m. 9:30 – 10 a.m. OHIO BOATER EDUCATION COURSE Taking an Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC) will allow you to comply with the Ohio Boater Education laws, obtain certification to operate a watercraft over 10 horsepower, and will also satisfy other states’ boater education requirements. Topics covered are trailering, docking, navigation rules, operating a personal watercraft, personal flotation devices, and handling boating emergencies. Once passing this course, individuals age 12 to 15 may operate a personal watercraft if a supervising person age 18 or older is on board. Those older than 16 may operate a personal watercraft independently if they successfully pass this course. This course may also make you eligible for a discount on your boat or PWC insurance! Participants must attend 8 hours to be eligible to take the test. Please bring a pencil or pen, notebook, and a bagged lunch. Vending machines are available for beverages and snacks. Instructor: Jim Zofchak Location: Mentor Municipal Center #40108 April 24 #41508 May 14 #41509 June 14 #41510 July 12 #41511 August 16 Resident: $16 / Nonresident: $21 Sunday Saturday Tuesday & Wednesday Tuesday & Wednesday Tuesday & Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 6 – 10 p.m. 6 – 10 p.m. 6 – 10 p.m. ADULT RECREATION NEW! MEET THE AUTHOR “MENTOR BOOK” Although Tom Matowitz has been a Mentor resident for nearly thirty years, his interest in the community dates back even further. He has been employed as an educator for many years and has had a lifelong interest in local and regional history. His newly published book “Mentor” is the fourth title he has written for Arcadia Publishing’s well known Images of America series. He is currently working on a new book which will tell a remarkable story about the experience of one Mentor family in World War II. Books will be available for purchase during the program. Instructor: Thomas G. Matowitz Jr Location: Wildwood Front Room #43066 May 12 Resident/Nonresident: Free Thursday NEW! REMEDY JANE – HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES SERIES 7 – 8 p.m. Adults 18+ Come learn how to choose safe and effective remedies with Family physician and Homeopath Dr. Jane Li-Conrad, a board certified osteopathic family physician and board certified in integrative medicine with specialization in classical homeopathy. All disease symptoms are manifestations of nature’s efforts to restore balance within the body. Symptoms should not be suppressed by drugs. Each week will concentrate on a different topic with introduction to homeopathic principles and practice. Participants will learn about homeopathy: a powerful natural healing art. How to help loved ones with simple home remedies and become familiar with homeopathic remedies. Instructor: Dr. Jane Li-Conrad, D.O. Location: Wildwood South Wing Introduction to Homeopathic Medicine #43060 May 4 Wednesday 7 – 8:30 p.m. Skin Health and Sinus Problems #43061 May 11 Wednesday 7 – 8:30 p.m. Remedies for Infants and Children #43062 May 18 Wednesday 7 – 8:30 p.m. Remedies for Headaches and other pains #43063 May 25 Wednesday 7 – 8:30 p.m. Resident $10 / Nonresident $13 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY IN THE KITCHEN Adults 16+ Judi Strauss has all new cooking demonstration classes for you to enjoy! Judi’s classes are a great way to learn new cooking techniques, taste new recipes and experience cooking in a fun environment. In each class, there will plenty to taste and recipes for home. Come ‘cook - up’ some new recipes with Judi! Each class has a food fee (see class description) payable in cash to instructor the night of class. Instructor: Judi Strauss Resident: $14 / Nonresident: $17 per class Location: Wildwood Kitchen TOTALLY TERRIFIC TOMATOES They are powerhouses of nutrition and very versatile. Fresh, cooked or dried they can be used in salads, sauces, soups and more. In class we will learn how to make the most of this tasty food. You will also learn how to preserve fresh tomatoes by dehydrating, freezing and canning. Food Fee $8.00. #42798 August 23 Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. PICKLE BARREL If you never made your own crackers, you might be surprised at how easy and fun they are to make. From graham crackers to wheat, round and rye, in class we will make them all. You’ll get a chance to roll, cut and bake your own in this class. Food Fee $8.00. From old fashioned crock pickles to pickled peaches, this class will teach all you need to know to make tasty pickled products for home and gifts. You’ll get to taste several pickled products and learn how to use them in cooking. You’ll get recipes for cucumbers and other pickles. You also learn how to make tasty relishes including one that uses up all those green tomatoes. Food Fee $8.00. #42790 #42799 NEW! CRACKER CRAFT May 10 Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. COOKING WITH TORTILLAS If the only time you eat a tortilla is at a Mexican restaurant be prepared to be pleasantly surprised. The flour and corn tortillas in the dairy counter at your grocery store can be used for everything from appetizers to breakfast, sandwiches to desserts. You’ll learn how to make Mexican and non-Mexican dishes including a baked egg roll! Tortillas are easy to use and can make cooking easier. Food Fee $8.00 #42792 May 17 Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. CHICKEN If you are eating more chicken, but enjoying it less you may just need some new preparation ideas. In class you’ll learn about the types of chicken on the market and how to cook it to juicy perfection. Pacific Rim Stir-Fry, Lemon Chicken and Chicken Marsala are just a few of the recipes you’ll receive. Food Fee $10.00. #42791 May 24 Tuesday June 7 Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. COOL SUMMER DINING Summer is a time of year when we like to entertain family and friends at picnics, parties and cookouts, but still want time to relax. You can do both. In class you’ll get plenty of recipes and tips for preparing meals requiring little or no cooking that still taste great. You might even have time for the beach. Food Fee $8.00. June 14 Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. JAMS AND JELLY Making homemade jams and jellies can be very rewarding and fun, too. You’ll learn the basics of jams, jellies, preserves, conserves and marmalades. There will be food to sample in class and everyone will have a jar of preserves to take home. Food Fee $9.00. #42794 June 21 Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. CANNING 101 Canning, when done correctly, is a safe and relatively easy way to preserve food for later use. This class is all about learning the newest rules of canning. You will learn when to use a water bath and when a pressure canner is needed. We’ll discuss what foods are the easiest to can and even the foods that no one should can at home. We’ll also do some tasting in class of home canned foods. Food Fee $8.00. #42795 August 9 Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. FOOD DEHYDRATING The oldest known method of food preservation is dehydrating. If you have a garden, a dehydrator or both come to class and learn how to get the most out summer’s harvest. We’ll discuss methods, safety and storage. From sun-dried tomatoes to vegetable soup mix and jerkies (including tofu jerky!) you’ll get a lot of ideas on how to dry food and how to use dried foods. Food Fee $8.00. #42797 DRAWING STUDIO August 16 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. Adults 16+ For beginning students basic drawing instructions covering techniques in a variety of subject matter will be addressed. All skill levels welcome. More advanced students are welcome to bring in their own projects and receive personal guidance from instructor. Supplies should include assorted soft graphite pencils, pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser and a pad of 9 x 12 bristol smooth paper. *No Class Monday, May 30. Instructor: Sandy D’Amico Location: Wildwood Blue Room #42803 May 16 – June 27 #42804 July 18 – August 22 Resident: $47 / Nonresident: $57 Monday Monday MULTI MEDIA ART CLASS The classic summertime feast will be planned and enjoyed in this class. Whether it is for family reunion, intimate meal for two, classic dishes, or fun new idea, you will learn how to have perfect picnics every time. There will also be information on food safety. Food Fee: $8.00. #42796 Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. 7 – 9 p.m. PICNIC #42793 August 30 7 – 9 p.m. Adults 16+ Enjoy the opportunity to create art in the media of your choice, which includes oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, pastel or colored pencil and more! Classes are held in a spacious light filled room with views of the surrounding grounds. Students will receive a continuous one on one education in a relaxed setting. All levels of artistic development, from the beginning student to the more mature artist, are welcome. Since classes are taught one on one, students will advance at their own pace. Occasionally an impromptu demonstration or a lecture on art principles and theories will be presented. An exciting new feature is the opportunity for students to visit a studio or gallery of a local artist. Gallery visits are provided as an extra benefit and are not held on the day of class; therefore, you will not be charged class fees for going on the gallery visit. The gallery visits are open to students signed up for this class. If you wish to start something new, Dottie will recommend the supplies that you will need. Bring your supplies and subject matter to the first class. Come prepared to: learn experiment, enjoy and be inspired to create beautiful artwork! Instructor: Dottie Geisert Location: Wildwood South Wing #42912 May 31 – August 2 #42913 June1 – August 3 #42914 August 9 – October 11 #42915 August 10 – October 12 Resident: $70 / Nonresident: $85 Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday 2 – 4 p.m. 2 – 4 p.m. 2 – 4 p.m. 2 – 4 p.m. NEW! HALFWAY OAK SOAPS Learn to make cold process soap with our help and support. We’ve broken down the basics into easy steps that will allow you to safely create your own handmade soap from scratch. We will also teach what it means to super fat, discount liquid, and how to prevent seizing, alien brains, DOS, soap volcanoes, and other soaping problems. $10 supply fee payable to instructors in cash the night of the event. Instructor: Tina Layne & Megan Layne-Vuyancih, Halfway Oak Soaps Location: Wildwood Kitchen #43067 May 2 #43070 June 30 #43071 August 1 Resident: $19 / Nonresident: $22 Monday Thursday Monday SUMMER 2016 4 – 6 p.m. 5 – 7 p.m. 12 – 2 p.m. | 31 FOUR WEEKS OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Adults 16+ Keep your home decorated with floral arrangements with a personal touch because you made them! Over the 4 weeks, you will leave class with a live floral arrangement, a silk floral centerpiece, and a silk floral wreath. Instructor will demonstrate, assist, and make suggestions for the best results. Students will purchase the silk floral supplies between classes. Please bring a paring knife & wire cutter to class. A $10 material fee for the live flowers is payable in cash to the instructor the night of class. Instructor: Chris Amos Location: Wildwood Kitchen #42916 June 6 - 27 Resident $48 / Nonresident $60 Monday DECLUTTER YOUR CLUTTER ORGANIZE YOUR CHAOS 6:30 – 7 p.m. Ages 18+ Instructor: Diane Monreal Location: Wildwood Green Wednesday LADIES NIGHT OUT 7 – 9 p.m. Adults 21+ Joins us for a monthly date with just your girlfriends! We supply the space, snacks, hot topic – you bring your BFF’s! Participants are welcome to responsibly bring their beverage of choice. Hey Ladies! Are you tired of only getting cheese and pepperoni pizza? This pizza party is for you! There will be mini pizzas and a topping bar so you can create a pizza just for you! Once you create your masterpiece, you can come up with a fun creative name for it – “Everything I Want Pizza” Thursday 7 – 9 p.m. PINK LADIES The film adaptation of Grease premiered in New York City on this Day! Come dressed like a Pink Lady (or a Greaser) and we can hang out at the soda shop! We’ll have pink drinks and an ice cream sundae bar! #41483 June 9 Resident: $15 / Nonresident: $18 #43072 May 18 – June 22 Resident: $78 / Nonresident: $89 Wednesday NEW! INTERIOR DESIGN II Thursday 7 – 9 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. Adults 18+ Now that you know about the basic design elements and principles, it’s time to apply them to an interior space! In this course, you will choose one room of your choice to redesign. We will walk through the design process to complete an inspiration board, floor plan and drawings, and a final presentation board with your furniture, color, finish and textile selections! You will walk out of this course with a plan to start your room makeover! It is recommended that you take Interior Design 1 first, but not a requirement. Julie Harton is an Adjunct Professor at Cuyahoga Community College where she teaches four courses in the Interior Design program. She is also owner of Julie Elizabeth Event Styling in Mentor. Students will need the following supplies: sketchbook (8.5 x 11 or 9 x 12), iPad or laptop, pencil, eraser, rulers, material selections (when instructed). Instructor: Julie E. Harton – Julie Elizabeth Interior Design, Adjunct Professor in Interior Design at Tri-C Location: Wildwood Gold Room #43073 June 29 – August 17 Resident: $78 / Nonresident: $89 PIZZA PARTY #41482 May 12 Resident: $15 / Nonresident: $18 Adults 18+ Instructor: Julie E. Harton – Julie Elizabeth Interior Design, Adjunct Professor in Interior Design at Tri-C Location: Wildwood Gold Room Are you overwhelmed with the disorganization of your space? Are you tired of wasting your time searching for misplaced items? Are you finished buying again because you can’t find what you already own? Get practical tips and step-bystep instructions to reduce stress, and save time and money. We will discuss ways to organize your living space, office and storage space, and paperwork. #43057 May 18 Resident $15 / Nonresident $18 NEW! INTERIOR DESIGN I Do you have a passion for decorating, a keen eye for style and design, or love all things Interior Design? Then this course is for you! In this course, you will learn the basic elements and principles that designers use in order to create fabulous interiors. Some of these include color, light and balance. You will start to understand why spaces make you feel a certain way and how designers use these principles to evoke certain emotions when you walk into a room. You will come out of the class having a new perspective on interior spaces and will be able to apply this knowledge to your future room makeovers and design endeavors! Instructor Julie Harton is an Adjunct Professor at Cuyahoga Community College where she teaches four courses in the Interior Design program. She is also owner of Julie Elizabeth Event Styling in Mentor. Students will need to bring a notebook to each class. Wednesday NEW! PHOTOGRAPHY 6 – 8 p.m. Adults 16+ In this artistically engaging course, students will learn to observe more closely the world around them and to capture it with a camera. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the camera as a tool, and also some history of photography! The course will conclude with a photography showcase of the students’ work during the class. Student Showcase on Tuesday, June 21! There is a $10 per print fee payable in cash to the instructor. Students need to bring their Digital Camera to class. Instructor: Kaitie Fox Location: Wildwood South Wing #43078 May 10 – June 21 Resident: $52 / Nonresident: $65 Tuesday 7 – 8 p.m. CARD MAKING 101 Bring out your creative side and save money at the same time! Make your own greeting cards for your friends and family! You will learn all the basics here while you make 3 greeting cards. $5 supply fee due in cash to the instructor the night of class. #41484 July 21 Resident: $15 / Nonresident: $18 Thursday 7 – 9 p.m. PAMPER YOU! Jenniffer and Co. returns to pamper you with spa our ladies during this month’s night out! #41485 August 11 Resident: $15 / Nonresident: $18 32 | SUMMER 2016 Thursday 7 – 9 p.m. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY MENTOR OUTDOORS BOATING & PADDLING SMOOTH SAILING FOR BEGINNERS OHIO BOATER EDUCATION COURSE Ages 12+ Taking an Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC) will allow you to comply with the Ohio Boater Education laws, obtain certification to operate a watercraft over 10 horsepower, and will also satisfy other states’ boater education requirements. Topics covered are trailering, docking, navigation rules, operating a personal watercraft, personal flotation devices, and handling boating emergencies. Once passing this course, individuals age 12 to 15 may operate a personal watercraft if a supervising person age 18 or older is on board. Those older than 16 may operate a personal watercraft independently if they successfully pass this course. This course may also make you eligible for a discount on your boat or PWC insurance! Participants must attend 8 hours to be eligible to take the test. Please bring a pencil or pen, notebook, and a bagged lunch. If sailing is something you have always wanted to try, this class is for you. This 3-hour class is designed for the person who has little or no experience in sailing. You will learn sailing basics in small, one - two person Sunfish sailboats. You will learn and master the components of a boat, how to handle the wind, proper boating etiquette, how to set up a boat and sailing a small craft. You will get wet, so bring a change of dry clothes, sunscreen, a hat or visor, non-skid shoes, and a water bottle. This course meets at the Marina office at the Mentor Lagoons. Minimum age is 12. Strenuous activity is involved. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards and tread water for 2 minutes. Instructor: Jim Zofchak Location: Mentor Municipal Center #41526 June 25 #41527 July 24 Resident: $19 / Nonresident: $24 #40108 April 24 Sunday #41508 May 14 Saturday #41509 June 14 Tuesday & Wednesday #41510 July 12 Tuesday & Wednesday #41511 August 16 Tuesday & Wednesday Resident: $16 / Nonresident: $21 KAYAKING 101 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 6 – 10 p.m. 6 – 10 p.m. 6 – 10 p.m. Ages 12+ Learn how to navigate the water on a simple kayak. It’s easy, fun, and this basic class will help you learn to navigate a single or double kayak safely and easily. This course includes instruction on basic paddling skills, efficient rescue techniques, and a couple of hours of sun, water, and fun! You will get wet, so bring a change of dry clothes, sunscreen, a hat or visor, and a water bottle. With a few basic tips, you will gain a lifetime of enjoyment in this sport. We provide the kayak, lifejacket, and paddles. Class meets within the protected channels of the Mentor Lagoons. Minimum age is 12. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards and tread water for 2 minutes. Strenuous activity is involved. Pre-registration and payment is required at least 48 hours in advance. Price of course is per person. Instructor: Michelle Haag Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina & Nature Preserve #41479 July 7 Thursday #41480 July 28 Thursday #41481 August 4 Thursday Resident: $16 / Nonresident: $21 6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adult Enjoy this leisurely paddle as you explore the Lagoons Water Trail and return to home base of a campfire. You’ll learn new techniques in paddling in a small group atmosphere. Great event out for the girls! Bring a hat, dry clothes, a towel and a water bottle. Instructor: Michelle Haag Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina & Nature Preserve #41836 July 26 Resident: $19 / Nonresident: $24 Tuesday PADDLE WITH DAD 6 – 8 p.m. Parent/Child Have fun out on the water with your child! This is a great way to spend quiet, one-on-one time while enjoying the water and practicing your paddling. Tour the Lagoons Water Trail and return to home base for a campfire, complete with a great after paddle snacks and cold drinks. Bring a hat, dry clothes, a towel and a water bottle. Instructor: Michelle Haag Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina & Nature Preserve July 10 Sunday 9 – 11 a.m. Resident: $16 / Nonresident: $21 EVENING PADDLE All Ages Instructor: Michelle Haag Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina & Nature Preserve 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR Saturday Sunday WOMEN IN BOATS: A WOMEN’S ONLY KAYAK ADVENTURE #41512 Pack up the kids and join us for a night of exploring the Mentor Lagoons via the water. We provide everything you need. You can select between a single kayak, tandem kayak, or use a canoe. We provide life jackets and paddles. We’ll go over basic paddling safety, then, we will explore the Lagoons Water Trail and get a birdseye view of the lagoons ecosystem. Bring a hat, sunscreen, dry clothes, a towel and a water bottle for all family members. Kids under age 11 must be in a kayak or canoe with an adult. Please call us at (440) 974-5720 to register for this course. #41451 July 5 Resident: $16 / Nonresident: $21 Instructor: Recreation Staff Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina & Nature Preserve Tuesday 6 – 8 p.m. SUNRISE PADDLE Ages 16+ Wake up with a quiet morning stand up paddle through the Lagoons. Enjoy the serenity and calmness of the water and watch the birds and animals start their day. Experience required. Coffee, juice and fruit will be served afterwards with just enough time to get you to work by 9! Bring a towel, water bottle, sunglasses or hat, and dry clothes. Instructor: Jill Korsok Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina & Nature Preserve #41539 June 22 Wednesday Resident: $16 / Nonresident: $21 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. SUMMER 2016 | 33 LEARN TO STAND UP PADDLEBOARD Ages 14+ Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is an amazing, fun, easy and relaxing paddling experience on the water for ages 14 and older. Most people are surprised at the stability of the boards and most make it through their first lesson without falling off. Class consists of 15 minutes of land instruction followed by a 45 - 60 minute paddle on the lagoons. All equipment is provided: paddleboard, life jacket and paddle. Please wear a bathing suit, and shirt or shorts for comfort, sunscreen, a hat, and bring a towel, a change of clothes and a water bottle. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. Paddle boarding is not advised for those over 250 lbs. or with limited flexibility. Instructor: Recreation Staff Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina & Nature Preserve #41486 #41488 #41489 Resident: $21 July 12 Tuesday August 2 Tuesday August 9 Tuesday / Nonresident: $27 6 – 7:15 p.m. 6 – 7:15 p.m. 6 – 7:15 p.m. SHELLS, SCALES, AND SLIME BOATING CAMP Ages 10 - 14 During this hands-on boating program, students learn the basics of how to paddle a kayak and canoe, row a row boat, sail a sailboat, and drive a small electric motor boat all in one action packed week! Each day students have ‘on the water’ time, learning the proper way to use each type of watercraft. Time will be set aside for boating related activities including PFD training, navigation rules, rigging boats, capsizing drills, and wind orientation. An integral part of camp is developing the knowledge to earn the State of Ohio Boaters Education Course license. Prerequisite: Campers must hold a Red Cross Level 3 or higher swimming certificate, be able to tread water for 2 minutes and swim 25 yards at any speed using any stroke. All equipment is provided. Camp Director: Michelle Haag & Jim Zofchak Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina #41054 July 11 - 15 Monday – Friday Resident: $122 / Nonresident: $138 9:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. CELEBRATE EARTH DAY Admission: FREE Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with a variety of family friendly activities, games, and exhibitors that will help you be greener. Make and take home an upcycled project like a pop bottle bird feeder, get advice from local experts on a variety of green topics, and learn about local plants and animals. We’ll also take you on a guided hike of the grounds where you can help with a tree planting or make a low cost rain barrel. Free door prizes and tree seedlings for visitors while supplies last. GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN-UP AT THE LAGOONS Join Mentor Natural Resources staff in efforts to restore the Lagoons Preserve to pristine conditions as we team up with Keep Mentor Beautiful, Mentor’s long running environmental and community improvement group. We invite local individuals and groups to participate in our trash clean-up at the Mentor Lagoons. We will be supplying trash bags, gloves and a data card to report what you find. Bring work gloves if you have them. Wear appropriate clothing and foot wear for the weather and join us for a nice day at the beach! We will meet at 9 a.m. for a short discussion before the project begins and will have staff present until 12 p.m. Volunteers are not required to stay the duration of the clean-up. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you need further information, please contact Bonnie Rice, Executive Director of “Keep Mentor Beautiful” by phone at 440-974-5780, or by email at rice@cityofmentor.com. Preregistration is encouraged. Location: Wildwood Cultural Center Instructors: Natural Resources Staff 34 | SUMMER 2016 Saturday Admission: FREE Drop by the Garfield Community Center and admire some of the elusive critters that roam our parks. It is a great opportunity to learn about the lives of some of our slimy and scaly friends while making a take-home craft! Natural Resource Staff will be on-site to answer any questions you may have about Mentor’s wildlife. FIRST IN FLIGHT: BEGINNER’S BIRDING 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. All Ages This program is tailored towards birders at the beginner level, but all are welcome! We will travel the trails of the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve to see some of the birds that frequent the Lagoons. Learn some tips on bird identification, and receive a free birding booklet and CD. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them or borrow some of ours if you don’t. Wear appropriate clothing and foot wear for the weather. Pre-registration required. Instructor: Natural Resources Staff Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve Trailhead #43123 May 7 Resident / Nonresident: FREE Friday, April 22, 2 – 6 p.m., Wildwood Cultural Center #43125 May 21 Resident / Nonresident: FREE Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Garfield Park Recreation Building Saturday GARLIC MUSTARD PULL 9 – 11 a.m. All Ages Garlic mustard is a non-native invasive plant species that is wreaking havoc in Ohio and the Midwest. Join us for a few hours to help combat this plant and make room for native seedlings and wildflowers. We’ll start by learning how to identify the plant, how to dispose of it, and even how to cook it! Then we’ll hike into the woods to pull the garlic mustard and properly dispose of it. It can be cooler in the woods, so dress in layers. Bring garden gloves and a water bottle. Snacks provided. Wear appropriate clothing and foot wear for the weather. Pre-registration required. Instructor: Natural Resources Staff Location: Wildwood Cultural Center #41459 May 14 Saturday Instructor: Natural Resources Staff Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve Trailhead #41458 May 21 Saturday Resident / Nonresident: FREE 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. BUILD A BIRDHOUSE, BAT BOX OR OWL BOX All Ages Encourage nature to make itself at home in your yard. At this workshop, we will help you build a birdhouse, bat box, or owl nest box. Please select the type of box you wish to make when registering. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance. Families can attend together. Instructors: Natural Resources Staff Location: Wildwood Cultural Center #41395 May 18 Wednesday 6:30 – 8 p.m. #43124 July 20 Wednesday 6:30 – 8 p.m. Fee is based on project: Bird house $25, Bat box $40, Owl Box $50 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY BIRDS OF THE LAGOONS PRESERVE All Ages MENTOR LAGOONS NATURE PRESERVE & MARINA This program is geared towards birders at any level! We will travel the trails of the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve to see some of the birds that frequent the Lagoons. The leaves will make it challenging, so please bring your own binoculars if you have them or borrow some of ours if you don’t. Wear appropriate clothing and foot wear for the weather. Pre-registration is required. (440) 205-3625 or www.cityofmentor.com/play/boating Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve Trailhead Instructors: Natural Resources Staff Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Memorial Day - Labor Day) #41393 May 28 Resident / Nonresident: Free Saturday WILDFLOWERS AT WILDWOOD 9 – 11 a.m. All Ages Spring has sprung and it’s time to get outside! Join our staff on an easy paced hike through Wildwood Park to see what wildflowers are in bloom. We’ll looks for wild leek, stroll past the bluebells and search for Trillium. All ages are welcome; children should be accompanied by an adult. Wear appropriate clothing and foot wear for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Instructors: Natural Resources Staff Location: Wildwood Cultural Center #43126 May 14 Resident / Nonresident: Free Saturday TODDLER HIKE 12:30 – 2 p.m. Parent & Child Spend some time with Mentor’s Natural Resource Staff enjoying all that spring has to offer. We’ll take a walk through the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and investigate puddles and vernal pools, turn over some rocks and scan the trees for awakening critters. There will be plenty to see, hear, and learn! Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes or hiking boots. Pre-registration is required. Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve Trailhead Instructors: Natural Resources Staff #43127 June 8 #43128 June 22 #43129 July 13 Resident: $5 / Nonresident: $8 Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday BUILD A RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP 10 – 11 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m. Ages 12 + Rain barrels provide free water for your garden and help prevent storm runoff. In the workshop, we will help you construct a simple backyard rain barrel. Materials will be provided. Pre-registration required at least one week in advance. Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve Trailhead Instructors: Natural Resources Staff #41396 June 29 #41397 July 27 Resident / Nonresident: $65 Wednesday Wednesday TWILIGHT HIKE AND CAMPFIRE 6:30 – 8 p.m. 6:30 – 8 p.m. All Ages Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve Trailhead Instructors: Natural Resources Staff Wednesday per foot by wall length ResidentSrResident Nonresident Summer Dockage Electric & water $44.85/ft $43.70/ft $50/ft Floating Docks Up to 24 ft 11 inches 25 ft to 29 ft 11 inches Over 30 ft $690 $874 $1,104 $661.25 $833.75 $1,052.25 $806.25 $1,018.75 $1,287.50 Marina Maintenance Fee $14.95 OAL $14.95 OAL Fee applicable to wet slips & rack storage boats Inside Winter Storage $4.03/sqft $4.03/sqft Package – Paid by June 1 $3.45/sqft $3.45/sqft Outside Winter Storage $16.10/ft $14.95/ft Package – Paid by June 1 $13.80/ft $12.65/ft Hoisting (each way) $5.75/ft $5.18/ft Package – Paid by June 1 $4.60/ft $4.60/ft Pressure Cleaning $2.30/ft $2.19/ft Package – Paid by June 1 $1.73/ft $1.73/ft Blocking/Cradling $3.45/ft$2.88/ft Winter Jet Ski Storage $172.50 $172.50 Dock Deposit $400/season nonrefundable Seasonal Trailer Storage $115 $109.25 $16.25 OAL $4.38/sqft $3.75/sqft $18.75/ft $15/ft $6.25/ft $5/ft $2.50/ft $1.88/ft $3.75/ft $200 $125 Rack Dockage Year Round or Seasonal Storage for boats up to 28 feet in length. The Mentor Lagoons Marina has yearly and summer -only rack storage available inside the storage building. Boaters can store their boat all winter and receive unlimited daily launches throughout the summer season, while their boat enjoys the security and the maintenance advantage of an indoor location. Rack storage customers will also enjoy a picnic area with water, electric, picnic tables and related facilities adjacent to the storage building. Discounts are available for Mentor residents. Call the Marina at (440) 205-3625 for more information. Summer Operation - 7 Days Per Week May 1 – April 30 Summer/Winter customers May 1 – October 1 Seasonal customers Rack In-Service and Out-Service Dates May 15 – September 30 Haul out by October 10 and receive a $100 discount Rack Operation Out of Service October 1 – May 14 We will take a stroll through the Mentor Lagoons Preserve around dusk, ending at the pristine natural beachfront. Enjoy a starlit campfire and make some S’mores. Feel free to bring a camp chair. Price is per person. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. #41781 August 10 Resident $6 / Nonresident: $8 2016 Dockage Rates 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. 2016 Rack Storage Fees Boat Size 19’11” or less 20’ to 24’11” 25’ to 28’ Season Resident Full Year Summer Only Full Year Summer Only Full Year Summer Only $897 $603.75 $1,132.75 $897 $1,368.50 $1,132.75 SrResident Nonresident $856.75 $569.25 $1,075.25 $851 $1,305.25 $1,075.25 $1068.75 $718.75 $1,325 $1,068.75 $1,618.75 $1,362.50 $13 OAL Channel Dredge Fee applies to all Rack Storage Boats and wet slips. Launch Fees Daily Launch Permit Daily Launch – Senior Resident M – F until 12 p.m. – Senior Resident Ramp Coupon Book Season Pass Season Pass – Resident Senior 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR $10 $7 $2 $50 for 7 launches $125 $100 SUMMER 2016 | 35 MENTOR SENIOR CENTER ABOUT MENTOR SENIOR CENTER Mentor Senior Center is a thriving meeting place for Senior Citizens with over 5000 members. Mentor Senior Center office, administered by the City of Mentor, is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Mentor Senior Center also hosts a number of evening and weekend programs. The Center offers a wide variety of classes, health and social services, groups, trips and other special events. Transportation is available to and from Mentor Senior Center events in cooperation with LakeTran and the City of Mentor. The senior fare is $2.50 one way, and the City of Mentor pays $2.00 of the $2.50 fare for Mentor residents. (Please see Recreation Coordinator to set this up with Laketran). Meals are served between 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays Monday through Friday. Membership is available to anyone 55 years old or older. Membership is required to participate in Senior Center activities. Membership fees are $7 for Mentor residents and $10 for nonresidents. Members will receive the Mentor Senior Center bi-monthly newsletter. In addition to the activities listed on these pages, there are many others, including volunteer opportunities and small group activities. summer classes described on this page and the next two pages. Registration for summer classes for Mentor residents begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 4 FOR ALL CLASSES. Nonresident registration begins on Tuesday, April 5 at 8 a.m. You may register for one other person only. If you don’t come to in-person registration, please register at least one week before the beginning date of each class. The City of Mentor accepts Visa and Mastercard. When registering online, Discover and American Express may also be used. Non-Senior Registration Non-senior adults, defined as adults who are younger than 55, can register for a class at Mentor Senior Center at a slightly higher price as long as non-senior registration does not prevent senior citizens from taking classes. An annual participation fee paid once a year is required for non-seniors to participate in Senior Center programs. Annual non-senior fees are $10 for a resident and $13 for a non-resident. Contact Mentor Senior Center for a list of non-senior class fees. Here are the circumstances under which nonsenior adults can register: Registration Process If there is space one week prior to the beginning date of the class, assuming there has been adequate time for all seniors to register before that date. Senior Center membership is required to participate in Senior Center activities including classes, activities and programs. This registration process refers to If there is space one day prior to the beginning date of the class, when the first day of registration falls within a week of the beginning date of the class. Trips Mentor Senior Center offers nearly 40 trips annually; from local afternoon excursions to weeklong trips to far off destinations. Activity Levels Mild May require some leisurely walking. There may be minimal steps or uneven surfaces and some standing. Moderate May require moderate walking and extended standing. There may be steps or uneven surfaces. Strenuous May require extended periods of walking and standing. There may be numerous steps or uneven terrain. Trip Refund Policy Please choose your trips carefully. Once you have registered for a trip there will be no full refunds unless the Senior Center cancels the trip. An administrative charge of $10 will be assessed on cancellations. Trip refunds will be available until the date specified, minus the $10 administrative fee. Prevent the $10 administrative fee by transferring the full trip amount to another trip/class/program within the same season. Participants assume risk of change in personal circumstances or health. After the cutoff date, there are no refunds or transfers unless the reservation can be resold. Travel insurance is available and recommended for overnight trips. ONE DAY TRIPS CANTEENS, CARRIAGE AND COLLECTIONS The Dennison Railroad Museum is the most significant remaining example in the nation of a railroad canteen still reflecting its WWII heritage. Lunch is included at the depot. We will also visit American Gas Pump Heaven, Auman’s TV and Radio Museum. Our final stop is J.E. Reeves Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum, a beautiful 17-room 19th century home. Refund Deadline: April 17. Activity Level: Moderate #39323 May 17 Resident/Nonresident: $76 Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. Desire, seduction, passion and deception are played out in one of Broadway’s most haunting scores as this new production comes to Cleveland’s State Theatre. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever”, this tour boasts exciting new special effects, scenic designs and staging. Pre-show lunch will be held at Windows on the River’s party center in the Flats. Refund Deadline: April 16. Activity Level: Mild #39696 June 16 Resident/Nonresident: $94 GERVASI WINERY We’ll start our wine education at Lake County’s newest wine center, Pairings in Geneva. We will get samples along with an understanding of the wines and wine making process throughout Ohio. Next, we’ll head off to Gervasi’s Winery of North Canton. They offer a luxurious setting to enjoy a rustic Italian inspired lunch along with a wonderful wine tasting experience. Refund Deadline: May 1. Activity Level: Mild #39695 June 1 Resident/Nonresident: $79 “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” AT THE STATE THEATRE – SOLD OUT Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | SUMMER 2016 10:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” AT RABBIT RUN THEATER Enjoy a unique night at the Rabbit Run Theater which is well known in theatre circles for its marvelous summer stock shows. This musical comedy is set in New York in the roaring twenties, Millie is a Kansas Gal who comes to the big city in search of a rich husband, but encounters many more surprises than she can imagine. Our night will start with a pre-show dinner at the Grand River Cellars. Refund deadline: June 7. Activity Level: Mild #39690 July 7 Resident/Nonresident: $74 36 Thursday Thursday 4:30 p.m. – 11:15 p.m. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY PUT-IN-BAY ABOARD THE JET EXPRESS CHICAGO The Jet Express takes us from Port Clinton to Put-in Bay (about a 25 minute ride). Its exclusive catamaran design provides the smoothest ride across the lake. We’ll arrive in downtown Put-in Bay and you will have plenty of time on your own to grab lunch and enjoy the island. Refund Deadline: June 13. Activity Level: Moderate Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, the world famous 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock observatory), the historic Navy Pier and Chicago’s Money Museum. Enjoy a guided tour of Chicago, an architectural cruise on the Chicago River, two nights of live entertainment and gaming at a Chicago area hotel. Trip includes 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Travel insurance is available and recommended. Deposit of $150 is due by March 11. Registration/ Final payment deadline is May 11. Refund deadline is May 11. Activity Level: Moderate/Strenuous #39324 July 13 Resident/Nonresident: $66 Wednesday 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” AT THE ALLEN THEATRE Welcome to Truvy’s Beauty Shop, where six southern spitfires gather each week to gossip, laugh, cry and support each other through thick and thin. These women are as delicate as magnolias but tough as steel! Before we see the show at the Allen Theatre, we’ll enjoy dinner at Grumpy’s Café in Tremont. Refund deadline: May 27. Activity Level: Mild #39692 July 27 Resident/Nonresident: $115 Wednesday 4:45 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. THE LONGEST GARAGE SALE Come SALEING with us as we bargain hunt along the historic Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30). We’ll depart early and meander from one sale to the next throughout central Ohio. Lunch is on your own. You need to be REALLY FLEXIBLE to enjoy this trip. Refund Deadline: July 12. Activity Level: Strenuous #39325 August 12 Resident/Nonresident: $41 Friday 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Warther Carvers Museum is our first stop and then we will have a family-style luncheon at Dutch Valley restaurant and visit a museum filled with rare and unusual classic automobiles, vintage toys, steam engines and more. We will also visit MAPS, a museum which acquires vintage military and civilian aircraft. Bring your camera! Refund deadline: July 16. Activity Level: Moderate Tuesday PHILADELPHIA TOUR Step back in time as we travel to Historic Philadelphia, Gettysburg and Valley Forge. Meals at the Dobbin House, General Pickett’s Buffet, City Tavern in Philadelphia and the Oakhurst Tea Room are included. Package also includes “In Their Shoes Experience” (Civil War encampment), Gettysburg Visitors Center, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, Bourse Building, Rocky Statue in Philadelphia, Valley Forge National Park (see Washington’s headquarters) and much more! Travel insurance is available and recommended. Deposit of $150 is due by May 5. Registration/Final payment deadline is June 5. Refund deadline is June 5. Activity Level: Moderate #39199 August 22 - 25 Monday – Thursday $650 per person double; $897 per person single; $582 per person triple; $545 per person quad NIAGARA FALLS BOMBERS, BOATS AND BOULEVARD #39326 August 16 Resident/Nonresident: $83 #39946 July 18 - 22 Monday – Friday $469 per person double; $589 per person single; $449 per person triple; no quad available 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. OVERNIGHT TRIPS BILTMORE ESTATE, ASHVILLE, NC - SOLD OUT Enjoy a guided tour of historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, a boat ride on the Hornblower Niagara Cruise, visit beautiful Queen Victoria Park and visit the exciting Fallsview Casino. Trip includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Travel Insurance is available and recommended. Deposit of $150 is due by May 6. Registration/Final payment deadline is July 6. Refund deadline is July 6. PASSPORT REQUIRED. Activity Level: Moderate #39196 September 13 - 15 Tuesday – Thursday $289 per person double; $368 per person single; $269 per person triple; no quad is available CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN #39495 June 5 - 10 Sunday – Friday $499 per person double; $649 per person single; $479 per person triple; no quad Upper Michigan is spectacular especially in the fall. Located between Traverse City and Mackinac Island, Charlevoix is surrounded by Round Lake, Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. Package includes a sunset cruise on Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan, Friske Orchards and a tour to see the mushroom houses. Also included is 2 nights lodging, 5 meals including dinner in a castle, dinner overlooking Lake Charlevoix and a lunch in an Irish Pub. Travel Insurance is available and recommended. Deposit of $150 is due by July 6. Registration/ Final payment deadline is August 6. Refund deadline is August 6. Activity Level: Moderate FINGER LAKES REGION #39197 October 4 - 6 Tuesday – Thursday $419 per person double; $587 per person single; $372 per person triple; $346 per person quad Enjoy a guided tour of Ashville, North Carolina, a full day visit to the Biltmore Estate, a guided drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway and a visit to the famous Folk Art Center and St Lawrence Basilica. Also included are 5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners. Travel insurance is available and recommended. Deposit of $150 is due by January 29. Registration/Final payment/refund deadline is March 29. Activity Level: Moderate. This region of New York is known for the wineries, Corning Glass and the beautiful scenery. We will enjoy a dinner cruise on Captain Bill’s Seneca Legacy Ship, Winetasting Tour, Corning Glass Center with a guided tour and the Rockwell Museum. Package includes: 1 night lodging, 3 meals including the above mentioned dinner cruise, 1 breakfast and 1 lunch. Travel Insurance is available and recommended. Deposit of $150 is due by March 29. Registration/ Final payment/refund deadline is April 29. Activity Level: Moderate #39198 June 29 - 30 Wednesday – Thursday $293 per person double; $372 per person single; $272 per person triple; $259 per person quad REFLECTIONS OF ITALY Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Tour includes round trip air, transfers, 2 nights in Rome, 1 night in Perugia, 2 nights in Florence, 2 nights in Venice, 1 night in Milan. Also included are 13 meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners). Detailed flyer available. Travel insurance is available and recommended. Deposit of $250. Insurance if requested: $280. Registration/Refund/Final Payment deadline is May 10. Final payment deadline is September 10. Activity Level: Strenuous. PASSPORT REQUIRED #39219 November 9 - 18 Wednesday – Friday $3999 per person double; $4449 per person single; $3949 per person triple; no quad is available 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR SUMMER 2016 | 37 SPECIAL EVENTS GARAGE SALE – VENDOR SPACE SOLD OUT Join us for this HUGE annual garage sale where you may find some wonderful treasures and a fantastic bake sale! April 30 Saturday SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SENIORS The services below include just a few of the Health and Social Services available at Mentor Senior Center. Call for a more detailed list. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. VOICE YOUR VIEWS LOVE AND LAUGHTER AND DANCE DANCE DANCE Come listen, learn and discuss a wide variety of topics selected by the group -where we all agree to disagree. Enjoy a monthly outing too. No registration required. Center Stage Mentor will open the 2016 season with a Frank Krupa comedy, music and dance spectacular. The performance features two sparkling shows in one unforgettable evening! Love and Laughter – Brings back those great Hollywood film songs and comedy moments. Dance, Dance, Dance – a tribute to Broadways over the top glitz and razzamatazz, stunning, live on stage, entertainment. Reserve your seats early by calling (440) 974-5725. Location: Senior Center Great Room #42787 May 13 Friday Resident/Nonresident: $7 before April 13, $8 after April 13 7 – 9 p.m. Facilitator: Debbie Muzik, Licensed Professional Counselor Location: Senior Center Conference Room Weekly Friday Resident/Nonresident: Free 1 – 2:30 p.m. LIVING WITH LOSS An upbeat and uplifting education and encouragement group for those experiencing the loss of a loved one. These sessions will help you learn about the grief process, acquire coping skills, and share your experiences with others who are also grieving. Participants in previous groups found it easier to be in a group with others experiencing similar challenges, and to have useful hand-outs to take with them for future reference. The group is open to adults of all ages. SCIMITARS Facilitator: Debbie Muzik, Licensed Professional Counselor Location: Senior Center Cardinal Room The SCIMITARS SWING BAND specializes in the music of the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s; the era of the “Big Bands”. They bring back the sounds of Glenn Miller, Les Brown, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, and many others from the “swing” era. They also present music of earlier vintage, as well as current popular tunes. Their instrumentation includes full saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm sections. Donations received by any of the Al Koran Shrine Temple Bands are used to help support “our kids”: The Shrine Burns and Orthopedic Hospitals, and the Scottish Rite Learning Centers. #42520 May 2, 9, 16, 23 Monday Resident $20/Nonresident $25 Location: Senior Center Great Room #42788 July 20 Wednesday Resident/Nonresident: $2 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. LINE DANCE PARTY Location: Senior Center Great Room #42789 August 29 Monday Resident/Nonresident $5 until August 25, $7 after August 25 VISIONARIES: LOW VISION SUPPORT & DISCUSSION GROUP If you or someone you know suffer from vision impairment—you’re not alone. The monthly meetings are not only informative but a lot of fun! Facilitator: Deborah Kogler Location: Senior Center Cultural Arts Room May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24 (Picnic) Resident/Nonresident: Free Line dances lead in a party atmosphere. We’ll serve light refreshments. 7 – 9:30 p.m. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 2 – 4 p.m. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Patients, caregivers, family and friends – all are welcome! Know that you are not alone. Come share and learn from each other. Find support and encouragement. Location: Senior Center Cultural Arts Room First Tuesday of each month May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2 Tuesday Resident/Nonresident: Free 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP PERFORMING GROUPS TAKING THEIR SHOW ON THE ROAD Mentor Senior Center is home to three fantastic performing groups – the Mentor Follies Dancers, the Mentor Music Makers (singing group), and Mentor’s Act 1 (theater group). All three groups are composed of talented, energetic Mentor Senior Center members. These groups offer inspiring and fun entertainment at a very reasonable cost. To book or join one of the performing groups, call the Senior Center at 440-974-5725. 38 | SUMMER 2016 This support and discussion group for caregivers covers a variety of topics including signs and symptoms, available resources, help for the caregiver and any topic that the group would like to address. This program is sponsored by the Mentor Senior Center and the Alzheimer’s Association. Newcomers are always welcome. Refreshments are served. The class is offered on the 2nd and last Thursday of the month. Location: Senior Center Stage May 12 and 26, June 9 and 30, July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25 Thursday 1 – 2 p.m. Resident/Nonresident: Free WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY THE COMPUTER AREA SPECIAL ELDERS PROGRAM The computer area is open to seniors during the days and times listed below. Participants have access to the Internet and a printer at a cost of 10 cents per page. Volunteers who are knowledgeable about computers, email, and the Internet are available in the morning. (Please call first to check availability). The Special Elders program is a wonderful program offered at the Senior Center to those who are experiencing some issues with aging and require a little extra assistance. It was designed to allow seniors to enjoy good times with friends and the consistent company of other participants. Monday 8:15 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. Tuesday 8:15 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. Wednesday 5 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Thursday 8:15 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. Friday 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Special Elders eat lunch together every weekday at 11 a.m. (Bring money for lunch.) We play cards and table board games, Bingo on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and game and activity time is scheduled on Tuesdays. Thursdays include shopping trips with Special Elders staff supporting participants throughout the trip. We take part in specially designed chair exercise programs for seniors with some physical challenges Monday through Friday. Facilitated groups geared to the interests of this population including Memory Fitness, Sharing Our Stories and A Story from a Picture. Special events, including movies and monthly celebrations, are held every month. We also have speakers, parties, and special entertainment at various times during the year. LUNCH FIVE DAYS A WEEK AT MENTOR SENIOR CENTER Kitchen Coordinator: Greg Feathers Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Stop by for the best deal in town! Mentor Senior Center’s talented lunch staff and volunteers prepare delicious freshly made sandwiches, salads, soup, and desserts at discounted prices Monday - Friday. Lunch foods are planned for the enjoyment of seniors of all ages, with some consideration for special diets and medical conditions. A daily Cook’s special features a meat or other high protein dish, vegetable, and usually a starch or bread product at a cost of $4.00. Desserts range from fruit and custard pies to special homemade treats, and we always have ice cream sundaes. Drinks include coffee or tea, milk, juices, and the ever popular root beer float. The monthly menu is available at the Senior Center front desk, in the monthly newsletter and online at www.cityofmentor.com/play/seniors/lunch. With the expanded schedule our need for volunteers also increases; call us if you would like to join our wonderful group of kitchen volunteers. The Special Elders staff does not provide personal care or individual supervision. Participants in Special Elders must be independently mobile. It is funded jointly by United Way of Lake County, federal CDBG funding, the City of Mentor, and Lake County Senior Levy Funding. LakeTran is available to bring senior citizens to and from Mentor Senior Center activities. Please call the center at 440-974-5725 to schedule a time to meet with the Special Elders staff. The staff will provide a tour and review the enrollment form detailing the type of assistance needed. See the front desk for assistance in registering. Coordinators: Diane Maresco, Debbie Muzik, and Maggie Runyon. Location: Senior Center All Year Monday – Friday 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Resident/Nonresident: $20 annual registration fee FITNESS PROGRAMS Take Advantage!! Participants in the classes below are welcome to attend ANY Video Fitness Class. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM Gain mobility, strength, and endurance as you do gentle exercises with others. This recreational exercise program was developed specifically for people with arthritis. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. There is no class May 6, May 30 or July 4. Instructor: Deedee Wilbraham - Tue & Thu, Annette Santoro - Fri Location: Senior Center Studio #42526 May – June Tuesday #42527 July – August Tuesday #42528 May – June Thursday #42529 July – August Thursday #42530 May – June Friday #42531 July – August Friday Resident: $15/Nonresident: $19 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. BALLET FOR BALANCE Learn the art and language of ballet to find balance and increase flexibility. No previous experience required. Please wear comfortable socks or ballet slippers. This class will incorporate stretching to increase mobility in muscles and joints. Balance exercises will increase awareness of proper body alignment during movement. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. Instructor: Maggie Runyon Location: Senior Center Studio #42558 May – June Wednesday #42559 July – August Wednesday Resident: $30/Nonresident: $38 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR 2 – 2:45 p.m. 2 – 2:45 p.m. SUMMER 2016 | 39 BETTER EVERYDAY: EXERCISE TO FIGHT PARKINSON’S SYMPTOMS STRETCH AND BALANCE “Better Every Day” is a fitness program designed to empower people with Parkinson’s disease, by optimizing their physical function and helping delay the progression of symptoms. The classes focus on Parkinson’s specific exercises that help fight the symptoms of the disease. No equipment or expertise is necessary; just participate at your own level of ability. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. Instructor:Ben Rossi Location: Senior Center Studio #42562 May – June Tuesday #42563 July – August Tuesday Resident: $32 /Nonresident: $40 3 – 4 p.m. 3 – 4 p.m. CHAIR YOGA Chair yoga is designed to allow anyone to participate in a gentle form of yoga. It works the joints and muscles to increase flexibility, strength, balance and circulation and also encourages quiet reflection, relaxation and proper breathing plus better posture. Optional standing exercises are provided for those participants who would like a different challenge. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. Instructor: Annette Santoro Location: Senior Center Studio #42560 May – June Wednesday #42561 July – August Wednesday Resident: $30/Nonresident: $38 5 – 5:45 p.m. 5 – 5:45 p.m. This energetic aerobics class is designed for able-bodied seniors, with a small amount of resistance bands and weights. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. There is no class May 6, May 30 or July 4. Instructor: New instructor – 10:35 a.m. Monday & Friday; Sharon Benner – 9 a.m. Monday , Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; Barb Bensi – 6:15 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday Location: Senior Center Studio 9 – 9:45 a.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 10:35 – 11:20 a.m. 10:35 – 11:20 a.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 6:15 – 7 p.m. 6:15 – 7 p.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 6:15 – 7 p.m. 6:15 – 7 p.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 10:35 – 11:20 a.m. 10:35 – 11:20 a.m. SENIOR SHAPE-UP IN CHAIRS This class includes seated and standing exercise for increased flexibility and strength. A variety of tools are used including resistance bands, weights, balls and plates. A small amount of low impact aerobics is included to increase mobility. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. There is no class May 6, May 30 or July 4. Instructors: Sharon Benner – Monday & Friday; Annette Santoro – Wednesday Location: Senior Center Studio #42580 May – June Monday #42581 July – August Monday #42582 May – June Wednesday #42583 July – August Wednesday #42584 May – June Friday #42585 July – August Friday Resident: $10/Nonresident: $13 40 | SUMMER 2016 Instructor: Sharon Benner Location: Senior Center Studio #42586 May – June Tuesday #42587 July – August Tuesday #42588 May – June Thursday #42589 July – August Thursday Resident: $15/Nonresident: $19 10:40 – 11:25 a.m. 10:40 – 11:25 a.m. 10:40 – 11:25 a.m. 10:40 – 11:25 a.m. TAI CHI Tai Chi is an especially effective exercise modality for older adults. It is a meditative and energetic form, one of the national treasures of China. Paul teaches the Wu style of Tai Chi. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. Instructor: Paul Wallace Location: Senior Center Studio #42590 May – June Thursday #42591 July – August Thursday Resident: $40/Nonresident: $50 2 – 3 p.m. 2 – 3 p.m. WATER EXERCISE AT HEISLEY LOW IMPACT AEROBICS #42578 May – June Monday #42564 July – August Monday #42579 May – June Monday #42565 July – August Monday #42566 May – June Tuesday #42567 July – August Tuesday #42568 May – June Tuesday #42569 July – August Tuesday #42570 May – June Thursday #42571 July – August Thursday #42572 May – June Thursday #42573 July – August Thursday #42574 May – June Friday #42575 July – August Friday #42576 May – June Friday #42577 July – August Friday Resident: $15/Nonresident: $19 This 45 minute class will involve seated and standing exercises with a focus on isolating muscles to improve balance and flexibility. This class will incorporate stretching to increase mobility in muscles and joints. Balance exercises will increase awareness of proper body alignment during movement. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. This 45 minute water exercise class is designed especially for those 55 and older. The certified instructor provides clear instruction from the pool deck. Class includes a warm up and shallow water exercises including cardio, toning and strength. There is no class May 30 or July 4. Location: Mentor Heisley Racquet and Fitness Club Pool #42592 May – June Monday #42593 July – August Monday #42594 May – June Tuesday #42595 July – August Tuesday #42596 May – June Tuesday #42597 July – August Tuesday #42598 May – June Wednesday #42599 July – August Wednesday #42600 May – June Thursday #42601 July – August Thursday #42604 May – June Thursday #42605 July – August Thursday #42606 May – June Saturday #42607 July – August Saturday Resident: $30/Nonresident: $38 8 – 8:45 a.m. 8 – 8:45 a.m. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 2:15 – 3 p.m. 2:15 – 3 p.m. 8 – 8:45 a.m. 8 – 8:45 a.m. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 2:15 – 3 p.m. 2:15 – 3 p.m. 12 – 12:45 p.m. 12 – 12:45 p.m. WATER EXERCISE AT HEISLEY – STRENGTH TRAINING This fun water work-out creates less impact on the joints and bones, improves circulation, increases joint range of motion and decreases blood pressure. Included in the class will be the use of noodles, light water weights, resistance boards and paddles. You do not have to know how to swim. Location: Mentor Heisley Racquet and Fitness Club Pool #42602 May – June Thursday #42603 July – August Thursday Resident: $30/Nonresident: $38 1:15 – 2 p.m. 1:15 – 2 p.m. 10 – 10:30 a.m. 10 – 10:30 a.m. 10 – 10:30 a.m. 10 – 10:30 a.m. 10 – 10:30 a.m. 10 – 10:30 a.m. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY WEIGHT TRAINING This strength class is designed to build muscle strength and bone density. Resistance bands and weights will be used while standing, while seated, and with mats on the floor. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. Instructors: Sharon Benner – morning; Barb Bensi – evening Location: Senior Center Studio #42660 May – June Tuesday #42661 July – August Tuesday #42662 May – June Thursday #42663 July – August Thursday #42664 May – June Tuesday #42665 July – August Tuesday #42666 May – June Thursday #42667 July – August Thursday Resident: $15/Nonresident: $19 9:50 – 10:35 a.m. 9:50 – 10:35 a.m. 9:50 – 10:35 a.m. 9:50 – 10:35 a.m. 7:05 – 7:50 p.m. 7:05 – 7:50 p.m. 7:05 – 7:50 p.m. 7:05 – 7:50 p.m. FITNESS CENTER We have a wonderful fitness center with a variety of cardiovascular equipment including 5 treadmills, 3 bikes, 2 seated ellipticals, and 3 standing ellipticals. Tuff Stuff strength station offers a wide variety of exercises and the Precor stretch trainer offers great stretching options. You must be 55 years or older, a member of the senior center and must take the Exercise Equipment training class to participate in the fitness center. EXERCISE EQUIPMENT TRAINING Learn to use the cardiovascular equipment (including the treadmill, bikes, chair elliptical and standing elliptical) and the Tuff Stuff strength equipment safely in this 2 hour class. Learn proper form, seat settings, and weight settings and how to use a workout card to track your progress. Classes are limited to 4 participants and are taught by Certified Personal Fitness instructors. You must be a Senior Center Member and 55 years or older to use the fitness center. For your safety, this class is required prior to using the fitness equipment. Location: Senior Center Fitness Center Please call for available days and times. Advance registration and payment is required. Resident: $20/Nonresident: $25 PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING YOGA Yoga is an ancient system of philosophy and practices. The yoga classes are a mixture of gentle stretches combined with traditional yoga postures. The sense of wellness acquired through practice is caused by easing muscle tension, massaging internal organs, and improving flexibility of the joints. The challenge of this practice lies in the coordination of breath with movement, which encourages quieting and relaxing the mind, focus and balance. Please bring a yoga mat and a firm cushion; wear loose or stretchy clothes for yoga classes. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. There is no class May 7, May 30 or July 4. Instructors: Judy Churchill - Monday & Thursday; Denise Brown – Saturday Location: Senior Center Fitness Studio Multilevel Yoga for beginners and continuing students #42668 May – June Monday #42669 July – August Monday 2 – 3:15 p.m. 2 – 3:15 p.m. Intermediate Yoga for more advanced students; prerequisite Multilevel yoga or previous yoga experience #42670 May – June Thursday 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. #42671 July – August Thursday 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Multilevel Yoga for beginners and continuing students #42672 May – June Saturday #42673 July – August Saturday Resident: $40/Nonresident: $50 9 – 10:15 a.m. 9 – 10:15 a.m. ZUMBA GOLD Join us for this great class. The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba® class! This class tailors the Zumba class to the active older adult. Come check it out. There is a class break Jun 24 - 30 and August 25 - 31. Instructor: Annette Santoro Location: Senior Center Studio #42675 May – June Tuesday #42676 July – August Tuesday #42677 May – June Wednesday #42678 July – August Wednesday #42679 May – June Thursday #42680 July – August Thursday Resident: $30/Nonresident: $38 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR 5:15 – 6 p.m. 5:15 – 6 p.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 9 – 9:45 a.m. 5:15 – 6 p.m. 5:15 – 6 p.m. A certified personal trainer will work with you to develop personalized training targeted toward specific fitness goals. You can choose from private, one on one instruction, or schedule with a friend for semi-private instruction. Appointments are required. Monday, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 11:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 7:50 - 9:20 p.m. Monday 9 – 11 a.m. or 4:45 – 6:45 p.m.; Friday 9 – 11 a.m. Resident/Nonresident: $40 per hour session Sharon Benner Barb Bensi Annette Santoro LINE DANCING Learn a variety of dances, including popular wedding dances. These classes are a great way to have fun with others. Line dance helps us stay physically fit and mentally alert. There is a class break June 27-29 and August 29-31. No class May 30 and July 4. Instructors: Polly Dubeansky & Barb Shoda – Monday; Sharen McDivitt and Barb Shoda - Wednesday Location: Senior Center Studio #42536 May – June Monday #42540 July – August Monday #42541 May – June Monday #42539 July – August Monday #42537 May – June Wednesday #42538 July – August Wednesday Resident: $16/Nonresident: $20 5 p.m. – Intermediate 5 p.m. – Intermediate 7:30 p.m. – Intermediate 7:30 p.m. – Intermediate 6 p.m. – Intermediate 6 p.m. – Intermediate LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS This very beginner’s class is for participants who have never done Line Dance. The most basic steps will be broken down so you can join ongoing classes at a later date. No class May 30 and July 4. There is a class break June 27 and August 29. Instructor: Polly Dubeansky Location: Senior Center Studio #42535 May – June Monday #42534 July – August Monday Resident: $21/Nonresident: $26 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. SUMMER 2016 | 41 BALLROOM DANCING LEISURE ALL MEDIA PAINTING All the fundamentals of art will be covered: composition, design, and color. Please bring the media of your choice, paper and reference materials. There is a class break June 30 and August 25. Instructor: Jennifer Thiel Location: Senior Center Cultural Arts Room #42542 May – June Thursday Resident: $35/Nonresident: $44 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for summer and fall projects. Class includes instruction and firing. An $8 supply fee is payable at time of registration and includes use of brushes and paints. Greenware fee is payable to the instructor. All levels of students are welcome. There is a class break June 29 and August 31. Instructor: Sharon Williams Location: Senior Center Cultural Arts Room 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. #42556 May – June Tuesday #42557 July – August Tuesday Resident: $37/Nonresident: $46 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Chair volleyball is a physical activity that provides a fun way to be active. Since players are required to remain seated, anyone can enjoy this fun and active variation of volleyball. Regular participation in this activity can increase flexibility and stamina. Join us for open play every Monday and Wednesday afternoon. Location: Senior Center Studio January – December January – December Resident/Nonresident: Free Wednesday Monday 12 – 2 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CORN HOLE Come out and enjoy a fun and friendly game of Corn Hole, no experience necessary. We will form teams each evening and enjoy some friendly competition. TUESDAY QUILTERS – A.M. AND P.M. CLASSES Explore new projects using modern and time-saving methods in a warm, friendly, and self-paced atmosphere. Focus will be on learning color, value, and construction techniques to advance your quilting knowledge. Students should bring material (based upon provided project supply list), sewing machine in good condition, sewing notions, and miscellaneous supplies (rulers, rotary cutters, scissors). An iron and ironing board is provided for your convenience. Morning class is for the confident beginner to intermediate/advanced and the evening class is for the beginner to confident beginner. There is a class break June 28. Instructor: Teri Bittner Location: Senior Center Cultural Arts Room #42548 May – June Tuesday #42550 May – June Tuesday Resident: $35/Nonresident: $44 Instructor: Maggie Runyon Location: Senior Center Studio CHAIR VOLLEYBALL CREATIVE CERAMICS #42544 May – June Wednesday #42546 May – June Wednesday #42545 July – August Wednesday #42547 July – August Wednesday Resident: $31/Nonresident: $39 This class is for a person or couple with two left feet or for people who already know how to cut a rug but want to freshen up. Come learn the basic ballroom dance styles of foxtrot, east coast swing, waltz, and many more. Come dance, make new friends, listen to great music, and learn how to move around the floor gracefully. There is a class break June 28 and August 30. 9 – 11 a.m. 6 – 8 p.m. BEGINNERS AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Location: Senior Center Cardinal Room January – December Resident/Nonresident: Free Wednesday 6:30 – 8 p.m. SENIOR CLUBS For more information on our senior clubs, or for a current schedule, please contact Dave Duricky, Recreation Coordinator at 440-974-5725. FISHING CLUB The Fishing Club is open to everyone who enjoys fishing and other outdoor adventures. Monthly speakers along with local fishing outings and charters are scheduled throughout the year. February – November 3rd Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. This course will involve a basic history and basic signs of American Sign Language. Students will learn the alphabet, basic non verbal communication skills, finger spelling, and basic vocabulary. By the end of the class you will have learned the basics of a new language and be able to communicate with one another in ASL. There is a class break June 28 and August 30. Come out and get fit with a hiking club on Thursdays at 10 a.m. or Mondays at 6 p.m. The clubs hike many of the parks in the area. Tom Yates, retired Holden Arboretum staff, leads the Thursday morning hikes. Instructor: Maggie Runyon Location: Lobby January – December April – October #42552 May – June Tuesday #42553 July – August Tuesday Resident: $35/Nonresident: $44 HIKING CLUB Thursday Monday 10 a.m. 6 p.m. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 Beginner American Sign Language is a prerequisite unless approved by instructor. Come expand on what you have already learned in Beginner American Sign Language. Learn sentence structure and more about deaf culture! A great class to challenge yourself and continue learning! There is a class break June 28 and August 30. Instructor: Maggie Runyon Location: Lobby #42554 May – June Tuesday #42555 July – August Tuesday Resident: $35/Nonresident: $44 42 | SUMMER 2016 12 – 1 p.m. 12 – 1 p.m. CYCLING CLUB The Cycling Club was formed to promote cycling as an active and healthy lifestyle for all ages. The club cycles at various locations every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Please call Dave Duricky, Recreation Coordinator at the Mentor Senior Center for a current schedule. April – October Wednesday 10 a.m. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY ICE ARENA SKATE ON IN June 8– August 12 Open Ice Skating Times – West Rink Wednesday 7 – 9 p.m. Friday 1 – 3 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. Admission Rates Studio Open Studio Open Adults Youth (age 17 & under) $6 $5 Seniors (age 60 & over) Rental Skate Rates $3 $5 LEARN-TO-SKATE Ice skating is not only one of America’s best winter sports, it’s also one of the most accessible thanks to the Mentor Ice Arena! Ice skating helps build muscle, is lowimpact and easy on joints, and can boost balance, flexibility, quickness and agility. All of these benefits are perfect for young children building small and large motor skills and even better for adults interested in burning calories and staying fit! At Mentor Ice Arena, ice skating lessons are progressive in nature, meaning you start with the basics and build on fundamental skills. For those interested in playing hockey or learning to figure skate, classes are available to teach those skills too! Where To Begin? We’ve designed programs that are right for all ages and all interests. Children age 3 - 5 start with the Tot program. Children 6 and up start with the Basic program and adults and teens ages 12 & up start with the Adult Basic program. What Do I Need To Get Started? All participants in our Learn-to-Skate program should wear loose, comfortable clothing including a jacket or heavy sweatshirt, jeans, snow pants or layered athletic pants, and warm socks. Those under age 10 must wear a helmet, and gloves are encouraged as well as the average temperature in the rink is 55 degrees. Because we want you to practice what you’re learning, all persons registered in the Learn-to-Skate program receive a punch card for free open skate sessions good during the 7 weeks of lessons. If you need to rent skates during lessons, you receive our $1 skate rental special. TOT 1 Ages 3 - 5 We’ll start from the beginning as we learn to sit and stand up with skates on – first off ice and then on ice. We’ll learn to march in place, march forward 8–10 steps, march, then glide on two feet and also to dip in place. Location: Mentor Ice Arena –Studio Rink #43102 June 15 – July 27 #43103 June 15 – July 27 Resident: $55 / Nonresident: $70 Wednesday Wednesday TOT 2 6 – 6:30 p.m. 1 – 1:30 p.m. Ages 3 - 5 In Tot 2, participants continue to practice and progress on to march followed by a long glide; dip while moving; perform six backward wiggles in a row; learn forward two-foot swizzles; learn the rocking horse including one forward, one backward swizzle action; and to do a two-foot hop in place. Location: Mentor Ice Arena –Studio Rink #43104 June 15 – July 27 #43105 June 15 – July 27 Resident: $55 / Nonresident: $70 Wednesday Wednesday TOT 3 6 – 6:30 p.m. 1 – 1:30 p.m. Ages 3 - 5 To complete Tot 3, participants must demonstrate skills learned in Tot 1 & Tot 2, as well as new skills including forward skating 8 – 10 steps; left and right forward one-foot glide; 4 – 6 forward swizzles; 4 – 6 backward swizzles; curves and a forward snowplow stop with skid. Location: Mentor Ice Arena –Studio Rink #43106 June 15 – July 27 #43107 June 15 – July 27 Resident: $55 / Nonresident: $70 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR Wednesday Wednesday 6 – 6:30 p.m. 1 – 1:30 p.m. BASIC 1 Age 6 + Basic skills are the fundamentals of the sport. In this class, participants learn to sit on ice and stand up; march forward across the ice; forward two-foot glide; dip; forward swizzles 6–8 in a row; backward wiggles 6–8 in a row; complete a stationary snowplow stop; rocking horse; and optionally perform a two-foot hop in place. Location: Mentor Ice Arena –Studio Rink #43083 June 15 – July 27 #43084 June 16 – July 28 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Wednesday Thursday 6:35 – 7:20 p.m. 6 – 6:45 p.m. BASIC 2 Age 6 + The next level of skills includes learning to complete forward one foot glides; backward two-foot glides; 6 – 8 backward swizzles; a two-foot turn from forward to backward in place; moving snowplow stop; and forward alternating half swizzle pumps in a straight line. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Studio Rink #43085 June 15 – July 27 #43086 June 16 – July 28 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Wednesday Thursday 6:35 – 7:20 p.m. 6 – 6:45 p.m. BASIC 3 Age 6 + Participants in Basic 3 will learn and show competency in forward stroking showing correct use of the skate blade; forward half swizzle pumps on a circle; moving forward to backward in a two-foot turn both clockwise and counterclockwise; backward one-foot glides; forward slalom; and two-foot spin up to two revolutions. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Studio Rink #43087 June 16 – July 28 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Thursday 6:50 – 7:35 p.m. BASIC 4 Age 6 + This next-level course includes forward outside edge on a circle; forward inside edge on a circle; forward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise; right and left forward outside three turn from a stand-still position; backward half swizzle pumps on a circle clockwise and counterclockwise; backward stroking; and right and left backward snowplow stop. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Studio Rink #43088 June 16 – July 28 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Thursday 6:50 – 7:35 p.m. BASIC 5 Age 6 + Basic 5 students will learn how to perform a backward outside and inside edge on a circle; backward crossovers, clockwise and counterclockwise; beginning one-foot spin – up to three revolutions with optional entry and free-foot position; hockey stop; and side toe hop in both directions. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Studio Rink #43089 June 16 – July 28 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Thursday 6:50 – 7:35 p.m. SUMMER 2016 | 43 BASIC 6 Age 6 + This course builds on all previous levels and includes new skills such as a right and left forward inside three-turn from a standstill position; moving backward to forward two-foot turn on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise; a right or left T-stop; Bunny hop; forward right or left arabesque/spiral on a straight line; and right or left forward lunge. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Studio Rink #43090 June 16 – July 28 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Thursday BASIC 7 6:50 – 7:35 p.m. Ages 6 + In this course, students will learn forward inside open Mohawk from a standstill position, both right to left and left to right; backward outside edge to forward outside edge transition on a circle; a right and left ballet jump; backward crossovers to a backward outside edge glides (landing position) both clockwise and counterclockwise; and right or left forward inside pivots. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – West Rink #43091 June 14 – July 26 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Tuesday BASIC 8 6:15 – 7 p.m. Ages 6 + All previous skills will be practiced and the following additional skills will be mastered in Basic 8: moving forward right and left outside three-turn on a circle; moving forward right and left inside three-turn on a circle; to do a combination move including forward crossovers (2) into forward inside Mohawk, cross behind, step into backward crossover (1) and step to forward inside edge; a one-foot upright spin with optional entry and free-foot position; a waltz jump; and right and left Mazurka. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – West Rink #43092 June 14 – July 26 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Tuesday 6:15 – 7 p.m. SPECIALIZED LEARN TO SKATE FREESTYLE LEARN-TO-SKATE Ages 6 - 18 Freestyle curriculum includes spins, dance and footwork sequences and jumps. This course is the perfect introduction to competitive figure skating and is appropriate for anyone wishing to develop a strong foundation on which to build new skills. Prerequisite: passed Basic 8. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – West Rink #43097 June 14 – July 26 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Tuesday ADULT/TEEN LEARN-TO-SKATE 6:15 – 7 p.m. Tuesday COMPETITION CLASS Ages 12 + 6:15 – 7 p.m. Ages 3 & up Students will have a group lesson learning moves and establishing a 1 minute program to perform at competitions. Also parent educational session on how to prepare for a competition. Includes program music. Prerequisite: passed Tot 1 or Basic 1. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – West Rink #43118 June 8 – July 13 Resident/Nonresident: $60 44 | SUMMER 2016 Wednesday This program provides an exciting and beneficial forum of recreation for persons with disabilities. The program is available to youth and adults and instruction is included. Volunteers are on the ice to provide additional assistance. Through this program, students will have an opportunity to compete in Special Olympic events. Classes are 30 minutes each week. Location: Mentor Ice Arena - West Rink #43101 June 14 – July 26 Resident/Non-resident: $50 Tuesday 5:30 – 6 p.m. HOCKEY Mentor Ice Arena has a robust and growing hockey program. Beginning with lessons for children ages 3 and older, and teams for ages 5 and older, we offer lessons that blend skating skills with knowledge and skills necessary to play hockey. See each of the descriptions and age requirements below to find the right course for you. How Do I Join A Team? We offer several options for those learning as well as developed skaters who would like to play competitively. ADM Mite Blue Division is for players ages 5 – 8. The successful completion of either Tot Hockey 1 or Instructional Hockey 1. This is an in-house league with most games played at the Mentor Ice Arena. PlayMakers Hockey is for players ages 9 – 14. Participation in either Instructional Hockey or the ADM Blue Division is required. This is an in-house league with most games played at the Mentor Ice Arena. Adult Open Hockey is for ages 18 and older. There are no try outs as teams are put together weekly, however, players must wear full equipment including a helmet and provide proof of age. LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY TOT HOCKEY Ages 3 - 5 Tot Hockey is offered to children age 3-5 and covers the basics of the sport and the necessary skills to play in an age-appropriate setting.. To participate, players must have passed Tot 1. Participants must show competency in the skills listed to pass each level and move on to the next. Equipment required: Approved ice hockey helmet with cage, hockey skates & stick (straight blade). TOT HOCKEY 1 This introduction to skating for adults and teens covers all of the basics outlined in our basic skating program but tailored to the abilities of older students. If you’d like to learn the fundamentals, or maybe you just want to be able to keep up with your kids on the ice, this is the course for you! Location: Mentor Ice Arena – West Rink #43081 June 14 – July 26 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 ADAPTIVE SPECIAL SKATER’S PROGRAM All Ages Ages 3 - 5 In this course the skater will learn proper falling and recovery, forward and backward hockey stance, forward marching 8-10 steps, forward 2 foot glide, forward dip or squat, 2 foot hop while moving, 2-4 forward swizzles, 5-6 backward wiggles, rocking horse, and a stationary snowplow stop. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Studio Rink #43109 June 14 – July 26 Tuesday 6 – 6:30 p.m. TOT HOCKEY 2 Ages 3 - 5 In this course the skater will learn forward swizzles, right and left T-push, right and left forward 1 foot glides, backward 2 foot glide, 2-4 backward swizzles, 2 foot glide turns, and a moving snowplow stop. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Studio Rink #43115 June 14 – July 26 Tuesday 6 – 6:30 p.m. 5 – 5:45 p.m. WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY TOT HOCKEY 3 Ages 3 - 5 This course builds on all previous levels and includes new skills such as forward C-cuts, right and left hockey turns, forward slalom, forward starts and stops, right and left forward outside edges, and lateral marching crossovers. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Studio Rink #43116 June 14 – July 26 Tuesday 6 – 6:30 p.m. TOT HOCKEY 4 Ages 3 - 5 In this course the skater will learn forward 1 foot pushes on a circle, forward crossovers, alternating backward C-cuts, right and left backward 1 foot glide, hockey stop, forward outside and inside consecutive edges on half circles, forward power turns 180 and 360 degrees, quick V-starts, and a backward hustle with quick V-stops and R and L backward stops. Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Studio Rink #43117 June 14 – July 26 Tuesday Resident: $55 / Nonresident: $70 INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY 6 – 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 - 10 This program is ideal for boys & girls ages 5 – 10 considering ADM Blue or Play Makers Hockey in the future. To participate, players must have successfully passed all 4 levels of Tot Hockey if under age 6 or successfully passed Basic 1 if older than 6. Equipment required: Approved ice hockey helmet with cage, hockey skates & stick (straight blade), personal protective equipment (this can be of any type, i.e. soccer or rollerblade equipment). INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY 1 Ages 5 - 10 Players will learn falling and recovery, proper forward and backward stance; march forward across the ice 8-10 steps; march forward with 2 foot glides and dips; stationary snowplow stop; rocking horse; forward swizzles (2 to 4 in a row); front to back and back to front turns (stationary); T-Push right, then glide on two feet on line; T-Push left, then glide on two feet on line; and how to backward march or wiggle. Location: Mentor Ice Arena - Studio Rink # 43093 June 14 – July 26 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Tuesday INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY 2 6:35 – 7:20 p.m. Ages 5 - 10 To successfully complete this level, players will learn and demonstrate forward swizzles (4 to 6 in a row) driving power from heels using a wider stance; alternating forward c-cuts on a straight line; t-push, glide on right foot, hold 2-4 seconds on a straight line, repeat with left foot; right and left scooting or skateboard push; gliding two foot turn on line- forward to backward. backward to forward; backwards march then glide on two feet; backward swizzles (2 to 4 in a row); backward snowplow stop; alternating backward c-cuts in a straight line and two foot moving snowplow stop. Location: Mentor Ice Arena - Studio Rink # 43095 June 14 – July 26 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Tuesday 6:35 – 7:20 p.m. INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY 3 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR Ages 5 - 10 Location: Mentor Ice Arena - Studio Rink # 43100 June 14 – July 26 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 Tuesday 6:35 – 7:20 p.m. HOUSE HOCKEY ADM MITE HOCKEY BLUE DIVISION Age 5 - 8 (as of December 31) Location: Mentor Ice Arena This program is an in-house, instructional recreational program for boys and girls ages 5 – 8. It includes one month of skills development followed by the formation of teams with practices and then followed by scheduled games. Session 1 runs October - December and registration begins in July. Session 2 runs January - March with registration taking place in November. To participate, skaters must have successfully completed a Tot Hockey or Instructional Hockey class. Full hockey equipment is required. Call the rink at (440) 974-5730 for details or visit www.cityofmentor.com. PLAYMAKERS HOCKEY Location: Mentor Ice Arena Age 8 - 14 (as of December 31) This program is an in-house instructional recreation program for boys and girls ages 8 – 14. It includes one month of skills development followed by the formation of teams with practices and then followed by scheduled games. Session 1 runs October - December and registration begins in July. Session 2 runs January - March with registration taking place in November. To participate, skates must have successfully completed an Instructional Hockey class or played ADM Mite Hockey are eligible. Full hockey equipment is required. Call the rink at (440) 974-5730 for details. TRAVEL HOCKEY ADM MITE HOCKEY WHITE & RED DIVISIONS (TRAVEL CSHL) Age 5 - 8 (as of December 31) Location: Mentor Ice Arena Ages 5 - 10 Level 3 offers players the chance to build on previous skills as well as learn how to one foot snow plow stop introducing hips with ¼ turn twist to hockey stop; full strides using 45 degree V-Push with good recovery; shuffle stride; backwards hustle; backward C-Cuts or power pushes on circle/backward outside edge glide on a circle; forward C-Cuts on circle small/C-push glide on small circle; forward outside/inside edges on half circles/alternating inside edges down the line; gliding 2 foot turn on circle facing upper body out and inside of circle; and the lateral crossover march. Location: Mentor Ice Arena - Studio Rink # 43096 June 14 – July 26 Resident: $65 / Nonresident: $80 INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY 4 This final level reviews all previous skills and will help students successfully demonstrate the Shuffle Stride with varied tempo and edge quality/quick shallow edge pumps & slow deep edge pumps; forward crossovers on circle R&L; forward alternating crossovers down the length of the ice with wide step transitions; forward power-turns 180 degrees & 360 turns will need C-cuts for 360 degrees; hockey stops; quick starts with V starts off the ball of the foot; backwards hustle with quick V-stops and alternating right and left backward stops; backward crossovers on circle R&L; backward alternating crossovers down ice with wide step transitions; forward to backward pivot turn and backward to forward pivot turn (Mohawk). Tuesday 6:35 – 7:20 p.m. Boys and girls ages 5 – 8 can try out for Mentor Ice Arena’s White and Red division teams participating in the Cleveland Suburban Hockey League. This travel league plays ½ ice games. Tryouts will be held April 29 & 30 and May 1, 6 & 7. Registration for the White and Red divisions begins July and team selections will take place in early September. Practice begins mid- September and the season ends early March. Teams play at other greater Cleveland rinks throughout the season. To participate, players must register online with USA Hockey, and must have completed a Tot or Instructional Hockey class or played ADM Mite Blue. Players transferring from another travel program are also eligible. Equipment required: Approved ice hockey helmet with cage and full equipment. Call the rink at (440) 974-5730 for details. SUMMER 2016 | 45 TRAVEL HOCKEY (CSHL) SUMMER SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Age 8 - 14 (as of December 31) Location: Mentor Ice Arena This Mentor Ice Arena travel hockey team plays in the Cleveland Suburban Hockey League (CSHL) which includes 24 cities, most within the Cleveland area. To try out, players must have completed for at least one year in either the ADM Mite or Playmakers program. Depending on the level of play and age division, teams will participate in 2 - 5 tournaments. Tryouts will be held in May and practices and games begin in September. Teams are on the ice 2-3 times a week at Mentor Ice Arena and away games are also scheduled. Tournament fees are extra. Call the rink at (440) 974-5730 for details. ADULT HOCKEY The goal of this program is to provide pre-season opportunities for ADM travel, ADM Blue, and Instructional Hockey players ages 5 to 8. We’ll cover skill improvement, skating instruction, power skating, and have fun time at the end of each session. Program meets once a week for 10 weeks. Equipment required: Approved ice hockey helmet with cage, hockey skates & stick (straight blade), personal protective equipment (this can be of any type including. soccer or rollerblade equipment). Location: Mentor Ice Arena - West Rink #43122 June 9 – August 4 Resident: $100 / Nonresident: $125 ADULT SUMMER PICKUP HOCKEY Age 18 & up Location: Mentor Ice Arena - West Rink Full equipment is required including helmets with half shield. Full-face cages are recommended. Pay at front desk weekly. Players may be asked for proof of age. June 3 – August 5 $12/player per week ADM MITE SUMMER HOCKEY Ages 5 - 8 (as of December 31) Friday 9:15 – 10:15 p.m. Thursday 7 – 8 p.m. FRITSCHE’S HOCKEY CAMPS This is a weeklong camp for Mites - Bantams taking place August 1 - 5 at Mentor Ice Arena. To register contact info@fritschesports.com NEIL CONWAY GOALTENDING CAMPS Conway Goaltending camp will be held June 20 - 24 and July 18 -22 at Mentor Ice Arena. To register contact neilconwayhockey@gmail.com OKICKI HOCKEY CAMP Monday - Friday, July 25 – 29 To register contact Tim Okicki at tim@okickihockey.com. COMMUNITY MENTOR CITY COUNCIL From back left: John A. Krueger, Vice President of Council and Ward 4; Sean P. Blake, Ward 1; Scott J. Marn, Councilman-at-Large; Bruce R. Landeg, Ward 3; From front left: Janet A. Dowling, President of Council and Councilwoman-atLarge; Ray Kirchner, Councilman-at-Large; Matthew E. Donovan, Ward 2. CITY OF MENTOR STAFF Kenneth J. Filipiak Anthony J. Zampedro Kenn Kaminski Jill Korsok Tim Ausperk Renee Ochaya Bill Furman Nick Standering City Manager Assistant City Manager Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities Director Recreation Superintendent Black Brook Golf Course Golf Professional & Manager Senior Center Program Manager Arena Manager Cultural Arts Manager CONNECT | SHARE | GET INVOLVED Check out all the exciting ways to stay connected with the City of Mentor & Parks & Recreation. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you can keep up with the city’s latest news, events and information. 46 | SUMMER 2016 Mentor Parks & Recreation Guide is produced three times a year to inform the residents of Mentor. It is published by the: Recreation Department, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor OH 44060. The full guide is always available online at www. cityofmentor.com/play. The Fall/Winter Parks & Recreation Guide will be mailed to all homes in the 44060 zip code the first week in August. Fall registration begins August 8 for residents and August 9 for nonresidents. Email us at parks@cityofmentor.com PROGRAM LOCATIONS Edward R Walsh Park Black Brook Golf Course Civic Center Park Civic Center Waterpark Civic Center Amphitheatre Civic Center Skatepark Community Center Eleanor B. Garfield Park Krueger Park Mentor Beach Park Mentor Civic Arena Mentor Dog Park Mentor High School Stadium Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina Mentor Municipal Center Mentor Senior Center Morton Pool & Park Old Council Hall Taft Elementary School Wildwood Cultural Center 7221 Bellflower Rd. 8900 Lakeshore Blvd. 8600 Munson Rd. 8600 Munson Rd. 8600 Munson Rd. 8604 Munson Rd. 8600 Munson Rd. 7967 Mentor Ave. 7556 Chillicothe Rd. 7779 Lakeshore Blvd. 8600 Munson Rd. 6647 Hopkins Rd. 6477 Center St. 8365 Harbor Dr. 8500 Civic Center Blvd. 8484 Munson Rd. 9325 Rosemary Ln. 7250 Jackson St. 1580 E. 332nd St., Eastlake 7645 Little Mountain Rd Like us on Facebook............................. Mentor Parks & Recreation Follow us on Twitter ............................. @MentorRec City News e-newsletter signup........... cityofmentor.com Connect 2 MentorRec e-news........... cityofmentor.com/play All the latest city news......................... Mentor Channel 12 WWW.CIT YOFMENTOR.COM/PLAY REGISTRATION 4 easy ways to register: 1. Online 24/7 at www.cityofmentor.com/play It’s FREE easy, fast, secure and convenient! Online Registration Is FREE! It’s FREE to use our easy, convenient and secure online registration software. Online registration offers you all the tools you need to register for your favorite classes at your convenience. 1.Visit www.cityofmentor.com/play 2.Click the blue Register Online button on the left side of the screen. 3.Login using the green button on the right. Enter your unique Login ID & password 4. If you know the course barcode enter it on the blue search bar or click Register for Programs to browse all of our courses. You can search by age group or use the Advanced Search at the bottom of the left column for other search options like Keyword or Location. 5. Once you’ve located your classes, click the Add button on the right of the course details to add it to your basket. 6. When you’ve completed your course selections, proceed to check-out. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. Please note: Our online registration provider, Active Network, offers an option to receive discounts on THEIR products at checkout. This is not a discount on City of Mentor products or services so please be aware when clicking through check-out. Can’t remember your login ID & password? If you’ve already given us your email address, just click on the My Account tab and follow the instructions. If you’d like to setup an account, just call our office at (440) 974-5720, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. so we can verify your address, setup your account, and provide you with everything you need to get started. Please have your email address, name, address, and phone, and the birth dates of each family member available when you call. It’s as easy as that! Please note: Accounts are address-based. Only parents and children residing at the same address may be placed in the same account. A utility bill and/or school report cards may be required to verify residency. City of Mentor 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Mentor, Ohio 44060 2. Phone-In / 3. Drop-Off or health. After the cutoff date, there are no refunds unless the reservation can be resold. Cash, Check, Visa/Mastercard accepted Recreation Main Office: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (440) 974-5720 Senior Center: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (440) 974-5725 Ice Arena: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (440) 974-5730 Wildwood Cultural Center: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (440) 974-5735 People with Disabilities We encourage persons with disabilities to participate in all programs offered by the Parks & Recreation Department. Please notify us in advance if special arrangements should be arranged in order to make participation possible. TDD available. 4. Mail-In Mentor Recreation Department, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, Ohio 44060. Mail-in registration form is available below or online at www.cityofmentor.com/play. Don’t forget to include check or charge information. Confirmations and Cancellations A receipt and/or course confirmation will be emailed to you following registration. If a course is canceled by the City of Mentor, you will be notified by phone or email. If the City cancels a course, we welcome you to transfer to another class within the same season, or receive a full refund. It takes two to three weeks to process a refund check. Credit card payees will receive credit on their account within a few days. Course Refunds Please choose your classes carefully. Once you have registered for a course, there will be no full refunds unless the City of Mentor cancels the class. There is a $10 administrative fee for classes canceled by the customer up to 24 hours before the class begins. No refunds are issued after the class begins. Participants may transfer the full course amount to another trip/class/program within the same season to avoid the administrative fee. Students assume risk of change in personal affairs or health. Senior Center Registration Senior Center membership is required to participate in Senior Center activities including classes, activities and programs. Non-senior adults may register for programs at the Mentor Senior Center. Please contact the center for details. Senior Center Trip Refunds Please choose your trips carefully. Once you have registered for a trip there will be no full refunds unless the Senior Center cancels the trip. An administrative fee of $10 for trips canceled by the customer. Trip refunds, less the administrative fee, will be available until the date specified. Participants may transfer the full trip amount to another trip/class/program within the same season to avoid the administrative fee. Participants assume risk of change in personal circumstances Wildwood Members Current Wildwood Members may take a 10% discount off the regularly charged fee (resident or nonresident) on all programs offered at Wildwood Cultural Center and may register by mail as soon as they receive this brochure. Mentor Residency Mentor Residents live within the corporate limits of the City of Mentor. Proof of residency is a current utility bill with both name and address on it along with photo identification. Not all 44060 zip codes are Mentor resident addresses. Mentor School District and the City of Mentor corporate limits are not the same. Mentor residents receive priority in registration and discounted fees. Kirtland and Kirtland Hills Residents Mentor has a reciprocal agreement with Kirtland and Kirtland Hills that allows the residents of these communities to register for programs and pay the resident fee. Residents in these communities must wait until nonresident registration to register. Proof or residency is a current utility bill with name and address on it and a photo identification. Please note that Mentor’s reciprocal agreement with Mentor-onthe-Lake expired December 1, 2013. Please direct questions regarding this change to the City of Mentor-on-the-Lake. Inclement Weather Cancellations We make every attempt to hold classes when scheduled. Contact the Recreation Department at (440) 974-5720 before 5 p.m. to inquire concerning inclement weather. Email blasts and twitter posts are also used to inform the public of changes in course schedules. Classes taught in any of the Mentor Schools’buildings are canceled whenever the Mentor Schools are closed. In case of “Act of God” cancellations, the Recreation Dept. reserves the right to terminate any class/ activity that results in less than the scheduled number of sessions, without issuing a refund. Photo Policy We often take photos of our programs, special events, camps and general activities. These photos are used exclusively by the City of Mentor and may appear in any of our publications, both electronic and print , and our website. If you wish not to be photographed, please tell the photographer. REGISTRATION FORM Make checks payable to: City of Mentor Registrant’s Name Birthday Program or Course Reg Code Course Start Date Course Start Time Location Fee To receive a receipt, please provide an email address. All receipts will be emailed. Registrant’s Address ___________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________ Alternate Phone _____________________________________ Email Address _____________________________________________ If registrant is a minor, please provide: Parent Name __________________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone _____________________________________________________ Parent Address ________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _______________________________________________________ Total Fee Enclosed $ __________ Check __________ Cash __________ Credit Card # _______________________________________________________ Exp _____________________ 440.974.5720 • CIT Y OF MENTOR SUMMER 2016 | 47 City of Mentor Department of Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities 8500 Civic Center Boulevard Mentor, Ohio 44060 PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage PAID Permit #161 Mentor, Ohio POSTAL CUSTOMER MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR HEADLANDS BEACHFEST Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. See page 23 for details. 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