Community Services Newsletter | December 2016

December 2016

Annual Holiday Parade & Vendor Fair

IN THIS ISSUE Something for Everyone !
T he Community Services Department is setting new
 Preschool & Tiny Tots
 Fit4Kids goals and keeping focused on the expansion of programs
 Rialto Fitness & Aquatic Center and special events for our City. Our department takes
 Youth & Adult Sports pride in our high quality customer service standards and
 Rialto Senior Center treating residents, and visitors with the Rialto way. The
 Special Events new Summer edition of the Rialto Progress Magazine is
 Advertisements available to pick up at any City facility along with our 2016
City wide calendar. We hope to see you at a special event
this year !

2016 Winter Edition

Child Development

December 2016

Preschool & Tiny Tots

Site Supervisor: Ms. RoShaun
Preston Elementary School Staff: Ms. Debbie, Ms. LaTrina , Ms. RoShaun, and Ms. Valarie
Hughbanks Elementary School Staff Ms. LaTrina, Ms. Elbia, and Ms. Savannah

Community Center Staff: Ms. Maria, Ms. Melinda, and Ms. Valarie

Curriculum: Theme: Thanksgiving Numbers 11, 12, 13 Letter and sounds: K, L, M

Our Kidstuff Tiny Tots and KidStuff Preschool
hosted our first open house. Parents and families got

to meet our planning team and instructors. In
addition to visiting our classrooms, they got a
chance to see their child’s work displayed, hear an
introduction of their child’s schedule of activities
and participate in a holiday craft with their child.
Doris Monterroso, Program Specialist with the
Rialto Unified School District’s Special Education
Department also came out and informed our parents
about their free Special Education Program that
screens children for possible learning disabilities or

speech impairments.

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Child Development

December 2016

The Community Services Department’s Fit 4 Kids session for this year 2016 will be coming
to an end on December 15th, 2016. The new session will begin on January 3rd, 2017. The last
3 weeks left of the session will consist of Assessment’s, Basketball, and our Olympic Week.

Fit 4 Kids program is currently serving 31 participants. 18 participants on M/ W session and
13 participants on T/TH session. Participants have enjoyed a multitude of sporting activities,
nutrition activities. We hope to see growth in this program that will allow us to keep providing
to our youth.

As of November 22, 2016 we have experienced steady attendance from kids that have also
participated in our summer camp program and expect more to join as the school year is just
beginning. Fit 4 Kids recently welcomed two new staff members to the program.
Our 2nd Family Day of this current session was held on Saturday, November 12, 2016, which
was a hike to Mt. Rubidoux. We are planning our next family event in mid- December.

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December 2016

The Fitness and Aquatic Center is hosting a non-perishable
food and toy drive from now until December 24, 2016. All
proceeds will benefit the Hearts to Share program that is
dedicated to helping Rialto families in need. All members
who bring an unwrapped toy valued at $10.00 or ten nonper-
ishable food items will receive a free guest pass valid for one
week. For more information please contact

The Fitness and Aquatic Center is currently offering
a new high intensity course STRONG by Zumba.
The group exercise class combines high intensity
interval training with music motivation. In every
class, music and moves sync in a way that pushes
you past your perceived limits, to reach your fitness
goals faster. The class is offered Thursday evenings
at 7pm.

SilverSneakers

On Monday, November 21, 2016 the Silver Sneaker program hosted the last potluck of the year where
Rialto Police Department representatives and Fitness and Aquatic Center staff held a social to

celebrate the Hearts to Share fundraiser where members of the facility can participate by choosing an
angel from the Christmas tree to fulfill the wish list of Rialto families.

To register, or for more information about programs, please call (909) 820-2611. 4

December 2016

Dive in Movie

The Fitness and Aquatic Center hosted the first “Dive - In” Movie event
on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The event took place from 5pm to
9pm at the Tom Sawyer Pool and was a success as families enjoyed the
pool while the film “UP” was screened. The cost of admission was $2
for children and $3 for adults. Participants who provided a toy or non-

perishable food item donation to benefit the Hearts to
Share program entered free of charge.

The next Dive In movie event is scheduled for Sat-
urday, February 4, 2016.

Lifeguards Apply ! !

The Fitness and Aquatic Center conducted interviews and testing for the position of Life-
guard and will continue to hire Lifeguards throughout the year. If you are interested in

applying for the position please visit www.YourRialto.com

To register, or for more information about programs, please call (909) 820-2611. 5

SPORTS REPORT December 2016

Youth Basketball (Divisions 2-5)

The Fall Basketball began on October 8th, 2016. The season is in full swing. Hall of Fame
ceremony occurred on November 5th, to a standing room only crowd. There were 6 induc-
tees this year, with 2 in attendance. This season has been an eventful one with holiday in-
terruptions; however, the participants have had a great run. This season, by far, is one of
our largest “football “seasons to date.

Youth Basketball

Division 1

The Rialto Pride’s has been continuously practicing to remain ready for
the next tournament(s). They have been running scrimmage games
against local travel ball teams. We look forward to continued work with
the youth of Rialto, and continuing the Rialto Pride tradition. As always,
the Rialto Pride would like to send a huge thank you to volunteer coaches for all their
hard work and dedication to the team.

Girls Volleyball

The Fall season of Girls Volleyball began on Friday, October 7th, 2016. The
youngest division, division 2, has 3 very competitive teams. Although this
is the learning division, the excitement of these games equally match the
older division. The older division, Division 1, has 6 competitive teams,
practicing at 3 sites. These numbers are great for our program. The Girls
Volleyball Program continues to produce substantial numbers and con-
tinues to be a premier, low cost volleyball program.

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Community Report December 2016

Rialto Youth Sports Alliance

The Rialto Youth Sports Alliance is slated to meet on November 30th, 2016. This
quarterly meeting will focus on the youth groups financial reporting obligations to
both the city, state, federal, and constituents. This meeting will also update all
groups on the ongoing city projects, enhancements and retrofits. This meeting
plans to set goals and expectations for the New Year. The Frisbee Park groups will
be briefed on the slated timetable for retro fitting. This alliance continues to be a
great support system for the local groups.

Contact the Community Services Department for more
information regarding the Rialto Youth Sports Alliance

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Monday - Thursday Report by C. Wilson
7:00 am—6:00 pm
Closed Every Friday

(909) 421-4949

Grace Vargas Senior Center December 2016

“Add years to your life and life to your years”

Senior Life Care

On Thursday, November 4th Representative Sandra Tankersley from VNA
Hospice & Palliative Care visited from 11:30am-1:00pm. During her visit she

provided information regarding home health, hospice and
private duty care and outreach services to our senior
participants. VNA Hospice & Palliative Care has been provid-
ing home health, hospice, private duty and outreach services
for over 60 years. Their goal is to provide comfort, care and
compassion that enhance the quality of life.

On Wednesday, November 9th we had our Senior Har-
vest Dance Party from 3-6pm. The dance was sponsored
by the Rialto Rotary Club. They brought along Eisenhower
High School Intern Students to assist with the dance. Mu-
sic was provided by our own “DJ Jazzy J” aka Joseph
Munoz, Recreation Specialist. We served appetizers,
punch and a light meal along with dessert. The dessert
was donated by our Jar Insurance Agent Claudia Vargas.
The senior’s danced non-stop, a good time was had by all.

On Wednesday, November 16th Representative Yolanda Reynolds from SafeLink
Wireless is scheduled to visit from 11:00am-1:00pm to sign up eligible applicants
that quality for a free phone. SafeLink Wireless is a Federal Lifeline program. We
have Yolanda scheduled for a return visit on Wednesday, December 14th from
11:00am-1:00pm.

On Monday, November 21st we are going to have a Turkey Raffle during our

nutrition hour. Each senior participant will be given a raffle ticket for a chance to be

a lucky winner just in time for Thanksgiving.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SENIOR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, CONTACT 8

OUR OFFICE Location: 1411 South Riverside Avenue Rialto, CA 92376

Phone: (909) 877-9706 | Fax: (909) 877-9962
Ask For: Terre Ermitano

ADuegcuemstb2e0r162016 “Join us at one of the many City Wide Special Events”

Season’s Greetings! As the holidays approach, the City of Rialto Community Services Department is

spreading good cheer to all Rialto residents!

Thanksgiving Meals

On Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, Recreation Staff and the Center for Effective Life Transitions provided
free hot meals to Rialto’s homeless. The Center for Effective Life Transitions hosted the dinner at their
location, 335 N. Riverside Ave. Rialto, CA 92376. This is the second year the Center serves Rialto’s homeless
and at-risk families with a free and delicious Thanksgiving Dinner.

For more information on the services provided by the Center for Effective Life Transitions or to volunteer,
please visit them at 335 N. Riverside Ave. Rialto, CA 92376.

Tree Lighting Ceremony 2016

Move over, Rockefeller Center! The City of Rialto will be unveiling the
annual Rialto Christmas Tree on Friday, December 2, 2016. Our
annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the
Rialto Civic Center. Come enjoy some traditional holiday jingles and
sip on free coffee or hot chocolate as you enjoy all the festivities. This
year, the Tree Lighting Ceremony will include free activities for the
whole family, including camel rides, train rides through a winter
wonderland, letters to Santa workshop, live entertainment, an
interactive snow globe, and free pictures with Santa Claus and his
reindeer!

Continuing the good spirits of the holidays, the Community Services
Department will be hosting its annual Holiday Parade and Vendor
Fair on Saturday, December 3, 2016. This year the parade will start at
10:00am on the corner of Riverside Avenue and Etiwanda Avenue. The
parade will include festive fun from high school marching bands, local
sport leagues, dance troupes, and community organizations.

Immediately following the parade, the Holiday Vendor Fair will deliver a snowy
good time at the Rialto Civic Center, from 11:00am – 3:00pm. The Holiday Vendor
Fair is free to everyone and includes a snow play area and free activities for the
whole family. Free pictures of Santa will be indoor in Council Chambers.

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follow us on Twitter @RialtoCS.

ADuegcuemstb2e0r162016 Upcoming Excursions

Join us for the next amazing discovery!

EXCURSIONS WILL BE POST PONED UNTIL JANUARY 2017

Warner Bros. Studio Tour:
Friday, November 11th

On November 11, 2016 the Community Services Department took a trip to Burbank, CA to get a behind-
the-scenes look at the creation of some Hollywood’s hottest TV’s and movies. About 12 people went on
the trip and received a VIP tour of the Warner Brothers Studio Lot. After a thrilling three-hour tour,
lunch was enjoyed by everyone at local Sizzler’s.

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