2019/2020 Winter Activity Guide

Millbrae Recreation
Winter 2020

623 Magnolia Avenue
Millbrae, California

(650) 259–2360

ONLINE REGISTRATION REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Starts December 2, 2019 The registration deadline is strictly adhered
bit.ly/milrec to pending the available space. If space
becomes unavailable before or after the
Registration is now open online. All activities registration deadline, registrants are placed
require pre-registration before attending on the Waiting List. If space becomes
classes. New preschool registrations must available the next participant on the Waiting
be done in person. List shall fill the available space on the roster.

PHONE REGISTRATION REFUNDS

650-259-2360 The City of Millbrae Recreation Department
reserves the right to cancel, postpone or
Payment can be made by credit card combine classes, or change instructors to best
(VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card) provide service.

Phone registration hours: A $20 cancellation/processing fee applies
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm when a refund is requested before the first
class meeting. Refunds will not be granted
WALK-IN REGISTRATION after the first class meeting has commenced.
Processing fees are assessed for each student
Starts December 2, 2019, 8:30 am and each class/activity that is being changed
or canceled. There are no fees to transfer to
Millbrae Community Center another similar class. If the City of Millbrae
623 Magnolia Avenue cancels a class, a full refund is provided to the
Millbrae, CA 94030 account holder and refunded in the manner
in which payment was provided.
Registration is accepted during business hours
at the Community Center behind City Hall. Medical Refunds: Transfers, credits, or refunds
for medical reasons require a doctor’s/health
Walk-in registration hours: plan documentation and will be pro-rated
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm from receipt of notification if class/activity has
begun. No processing fees will be assessed for
Phone: 650-259-2360 medical refunds.

YOUTH PROGRAM LATE PICK–UP POLICY TAX INFO

A $20 late pick up fee is charged for each 30 Our tax ID #94-6000373
minutes (commencing at 1 minute late) after
the program conclusion.

NOW Winter & Spring Coaching opportunities
HIRING! available for Elementary and Middle School

SPORTS Basketball, Badminton, Track & Field,
COACHES Tennis, Boys Volleyball and Golf.

CITY OF MILLBRAE

Recreation Department
623 Magnolia Ave.
Millbrae, CA 94030
650-259-2365
[email protected]
ci.millbrae.ca.us/recreation

PARENTS, FRIENDS, FAMILY & CLUB COACHES
We are looking for aspiring and experienced coaches who are passionate
about teaching skills, player development, leadership, and sportsmanship
for our elementary and middle school sport programs. We are offering paid
and volunteer positions. This is a great opportunity to be involved with the
kids and the community. You may sign-up online at bit.ly/millbraecoach,
by email, or by phone, or apply now at www.calopps.org.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Community Directory............................................................. 3
Facility Rental Information ................................................... 4
Early Childhood ..................................................................... 7
Youth Programs ...................................................................... 8
Elementary After School Sports .......................................... 10
Taylor Middle School Sports .................................................12
After School Enrichment Programs......................................14
Saturday Kid’s Workshop .................................................... 21
Community Art Contest........................................................ 22
Adult Programs .................................................................... 23
Older Adult and Senior Programs ....................................... 25
Community Events ............................................................... 28

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY CITY COUNCIL REGOISStNTaLRrItANsTEION
Dec. 2
CITY SERVICE DIRECTORY
Wayne Lee, Mayor
Athletic Field Hotline ....................650–259–2405
City Clerk’s Office ..........................650–259–2333 Reuben Holober, Vice Mayor
City Manager Office ......................650–259–2334
Community Development .............650–259–2342 Ann Schneider, Council Member
Finance Department .....................650–259–2350
Fire Department ............................650–259–2400 Anne Oliva, Council Member
Human Resources Department .....650–259–2334
Library ............................................650–697–7607 Gina Papan, Council Member
Parks Division .................................650–259–2372
Police Dept. (non–emergency) .....650–259–2300 PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
Public Works Department .............650–259–2339
Recreation Department ................650–259–2360 Julie Turner..................................... Chair

Daniel F. Quigg............................... Vice Chair
Christopher J. Del Nagro ............... Commissioner

Stephanie Douglas......................... Commissioner
John Keefer ................................... Commissioner

COMMUNITY PHONE DIRECTORY COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES

AYSO Soccer ...................................650–697–0750 Bike and Pedestrian Advisory
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) .....510–464–6000 Committee ..................................... 650–259–2360
Friends of Millbrae Library ...........650–697–7607 3rd Tuesday in Community Center Great Room,
Millbrae Camera Club ...................650–281–9506 Check City Calendar for time
Millbrae Chamber of Commerce...650–697–7324
Millbrae Community TV ................650–259–2343 Cultural Arts Committee ............... 650–259–2360
Millbrae Comm. Foundation ........650–245–2185 2nd Monday in Community Center Conference
Millbrae Girls Softball ...................650–307–6472 Room, 9:30 am
Millbrae Historical Society ............650–692–5786
Millbrae Lions Club .......................650–455–7092 Community Enhancement ............650–259–2341
Millbrae Lions Youth Baseball ......650–409–6164 1st Tuesday in David J. Chetcuti Community
Millbrae School District .................650–697–5693 Room, 6:30 pm
Rotary Club of Millbrae ................650–873–5298
SamTrans.........................................650–508–6200 Economic Vitality Committee .......650–259–2341
4th Thursday in Community Center, 6:00 pm
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation
Mackenzie Brady, Recreation Director Commission ...................................650–259–2360
Adriene Busch, Recreation Services Manager 3rd Tuesday in Community Center Great Room,
Geofrey Gabriel, Recreation Coordinator 7:00 pm
Hannah Moran, Recreation Coordinator
Denise Vennarucci, Senior Office Assistant Planning Commission ...................650–259–2341
Joanna Hafter, Office Staff 1st and 3rd Monday in the Council Chambers,
Samantha Vigil, Office Staff 7:00 pm
Addie Ali Jarrar, Marketing Intern
Senior Advisory Committee..........650–259–2360
3rd Wednesday in Community Center Conference
Room, 9:00 am

Sister Cities Commission ...............650–259–2360
4th Monday in Library A, 6:30 pm

Youth Advisory Committee...........650–259–2360
1st Tuesday in Community Center Conference
Room, 5:30 pm

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FACILITY RENTAL

Our community facilities are popular venues for meetings, trainings, banquets, and parties.
The Recreation Department manages facility rentals and provides room setup and breakdown.
All City facilities have an 11:00 pm curfew due to their proximity to residential neighborhoods.
Residents may reserve up to eight months in advance. Non–Residents may reserve up to
six months in advance. Facility rentals require liability insurance and a $380 security deposit.

Central Park Picnic Sites Millbrae Library

477 Lincoln Circle / Palm Avenue 1 Library Avenue

Area #1, #2, #3 may be reserved

PICNIC AREA 1 LIBRARY A

LIBRARY ROOM A
Capacity: 54
Amenities: Kitchenette, Whiteboard,
Projector Screen

PICNIC AREA 2

LIBRARY B

LIBRARY ROOM B
Capacity: 49
Amenities: Whiteboard, Projector Screen

PICNIC AREA 3

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Millbrae Community Center FACILITY RENTAL
David J. Chetcuti Community Room
623 Magnolia Avenue
450 Poplar Ave

GREAT ROOM DAVID J. CHETCUTI COMMUNITY ROOM

GREAT ROOM DAVID J. CHETCUTI COMMUNITY ROOM
Capacity: 100 (Lecture); 70 (Dining) Capacity: 200 (Lecture); 126 (Dining)
Amenities: Kitchenette, Smart TV, Amenities: Kitchen, Projector Screen
Whiteboard

CONFERENCE ROOM

CONFERENCE ROOM
Capacity: 10
Amenities: Smart TV, Whiteboard

CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM
Capacity: 30
Amenities: Smart TV, Whiteboard

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FACILITY RENTAL
City of Millbrae

Recreation Department
2020/2021 Facility Fee Schedule

650-259-2371
bit.ly/milrec

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

Those enrolled in the fall session will have priority, but must be registered by the end of the fall
session to secure a spot. The program schedule follows the Millbrae Elementary School District
calendar. Children must have been 3 years old by 9/3/19 (4 years old for Adventures in Learning)
and potty-trained prior to enrollment. All vaccinations must be current and up to date.

Tiny Tots Adventures in Learning

In this structured environment, children The countdown has begun! If your child is
will have an opportunity to learn about four years of age and entering Kindergarten
sharing and social interaction. Alongside in the Fall of 2020, then this program
staff, children will be involved in many provides perfect preparation for transitioning
activities including arts and crafts, into school. In a stimulating and challenging
developmental games, music, and atmosphere, children will participate in a
much more. variety of activities.

Tiny Tots Spring Session Adventures in Learning Spring Session

Age: 3 years Age: 4 years

Starts: 1/7 Starts: 1/6

Ends: 5/28 Ends: 5/29

No Class: 4/7, 4/9 No Class: 1/20, 2/14, 2/17, 3/13, 4/6, 4/8, 4/10,
4/24, 5/25
Days: T, Th
Days: M, W, F
Times: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Times: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Fee: $1,120R/$1,140NR
5-Session Plan: $224R/$228NR Fee: $1,596R/1,616NR
Payment is due before the first class 5-Session Plan: $320R/$324NR
of every month in order to remain Payment is due before the first class
enrolled in the program. of every month in order to remain
enrolled in the program.
Location: Millbrae Community Center
Location: Millbrae Community Center

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Young Rembrandts

Keep your preschoolers engaged during
the winter months. There’s no place more
engaging than a Young Rembrandts’
classroom. Ignite your preschooler’s
imagination as they draw our attention-
grabbing lessons focused on mastering basic
skills like circles and patterning. In February,
a drawing of a mouthwatering pizza and an
endearing duck will bring out the artistic skills
and advanced creativity. March lessons bring
out the adventurer in Young Rembrandts’
students as we complete an adorable Puppy,
Silly Parrot, and a very cool Pirate Ship!
Expand your preschooler’s creative horizons
with a Young Rembrandts class. Sign up now!

Drawing with Young Rembrandts

Ages: 3.5–5 years

Starts: 1/13

Ends: 3/30

Days: Mondays (No Class 1/20 or 2/17)

Times: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Fee: $220R/$240NR
$12 materials fee payable
to instructor

Location: Millbrae Community Center

Come spend time with
your kids in our

exciting family classes—
a rich musical environment
that encourages your child
to explore the joy of music.
Find out what beautiful music
you and your family can

make together.

MAKE BEAUTIFUL
MUSIC TOGETHER.

(415) 308-4432 PENINSULAMUSICTOGETHER.COM

Classes for children birth–4 (and their grownups!) held at Millbrae Library.
Contact us to sign up for a FREE preview class. 欢迎爷爷奶奶参与!

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YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS

Kidz Love Soccer Shin guards Group Tennis Lessons
required after
Our goal is to provide tennis instruction in
the st a positive, fun, and exciting atmosphere.
Students will learn fundamental stroke
Tot/Pre–Soccer: Enjoy meeting. techniques, rally skills, scoring, and rules.
Coach Scott is a member of the United States
running and kicking just like Professional Tennis Registry and has over 35
years of experience. Group lessons will have a
the big kids! Encourages large class size of 4 to 8 students.

motor skill development through fun soccer

games and introduces small children

to a group setting.

Tot/Pre–Soccer

Ages: At least 3½ but less than 5

Starts: 2/8

Ends: 3/21

Days: Saturdays

Times: 3:10 pm–3:45 pm

Fee: $128R/$148NR

Location: Millbrae Central Park

Soccer 1: Learn dribbling, passing, defense Group Tennis Lessons
and shooting goals! Fun skill games are
played at every session, and every participant Instructor: Scott Selig
will have a ball at his or her feet. Small-sided
soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Perfect for first time players while being fun
and engaging for kids with some experience. Fee: $125R/$145NR

Soccer 1: Techniques & Teamwork Location: Central Park Tennis Courts

Ages: At least 5 but less than 7

Starts: 2/8 Dates: 2/24–3/23
7–8 years Mondays
Ends: 3/21 8–10 years Mondays 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
4:30 pm–5:30pm
Days: Saturdays

Times: 3:45 pm–4:30 pm

Fee: $128R/$148NR Dates: 2/25–3/24
8–10 years Tuesdays
Location: Millbrae Central Park 10–12 years Tuesdays 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Soccer 2: Have a great time while developing Dates: 2/26–3/25 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
core soccer skills like dribbling, passing 7–8 years Wednesdays 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
and shooting in a team play format. Each 12–14 years Wednesdays
class will include individual skill building
and scrimmages to develop teamwork and Dates: 2/27–3/26
positional play. All levels are welcome to 8–10 years Thursdays
come enjoy the world’s most popular game! 10–12 years Thursdays

Soccer 2: Skillz & Scrimmages 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
4:30 pm–5:30 pm
Ages: At least 7 but less than 11

Starts: 2/8 All Kidz Dates: 2/28–3/27 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Ends: 3/21 Love Soccer 10–12 years Fridays 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
Days: Saturdays participants 13–15 years Fridays
Times: 4:30 pm–5:15 pm
receive
a jersey!

Fee: $128R/$148NR

Location: Millbrae Central Park

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ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS

The Millbrae Recreation Winter Basketball Program is open to all 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
students who live or attend school in the City of Millbrae. Our programs emphasize teamwork,
skill development, participation, and fun!

Registration is required to participate in our programs and is available online at bit.ly/milrec
or in person at the Millbrae Community Center. Guardians must provide transportation to games.
Scholarships are available for students who qualify for FRPM.

Elementary Winter Sports

2nd & 3rd Grade Coed Basketball NEW

2nd & 3rd Grade Coed Basketball

Grades: 2nd and 3rd

Starts: Week of 1/13

Ends: 3/28

Practice Site: Each Elementary School Site (Blacktop/MUR)

Practice Days:

Tuesdays, 2:30 pm–4:00 pm (Green Hills 2:15 pm–3:45 pm)

Practice and game day may change due to coach availability

Game Sites: Taylor Gym (home games) & San Bruno Rec. Center (away games)

Game Dates: February 8, 22, 29; March 7, 21, 28

Game Times: Time will vary on Saturdays from 8:00 am, 8:45 am, or 9:30 am

Fees: $91

Uniform: $9.00 t-shirt

4th & 5th Grade Girls Basketball 4th & 5th Grade Boys Basketball

4th & 5th Grade Girls Basketball 4th & 5th Grade Boys Basketball

Grades: 4th and 5th grade girls Grades: 4th and 5th grade boys

Starts: Week of 11/18 Starts: Week of 11/18

Ends: 2/22 Ends: 2/22

Practice Site: Each Elementary School Site Practice Site: Each Elementary School Site
(Blacktop/MUR) (Blacktop/MUR)

Practice Days: Practice Days:

Mon & Thu, 2:30 pm-4:00 pm Mon & Thu, 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
(Green Hills 2:15 pm-3:45 pm) (Green Hills 2:15 pm-3:45 pm)

Practice day may change due to Practice day may change due to
coach availability coach availability

Game Site: Taylor Gym Game Site: Taylor Gym

Games Dates: Schedule available at bit.ly/milsport Games Dates: Schedule available at bit.ly/milsport
no later than December 7 no later than December 7

Game Times: Time will vary on Fridays from Game Times: Time will vary on Fridays from
3:15 pm, 4:00 pm, or 4:45 pm; 3:15 pm, 4:00 pm, or 4:45 pm;
Time will vary on Saturdays from Time will vary on Saturdays from
8:00 am, 8:45 am, 9:30 am, 10:15 8:00 am, 8:45 am, 9:30 am, 10:15
am, 11:00 am, or 11:45 am am, 11:00 am, or 11:45 am

Fees: $154 Fees: $154

Uniform: $9.00 t-shirt Uniform: $9.00 t-shirt

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ELEMENTARY AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS

Elementary Spring Sports WANT TO BE A COACH?

Spring Sports registration opens 1/6/2020 We are looking for coaches!
We offer paid and volunteer positions.
Coed Spring Sports Sampler
Apply online today at
Track, Kickball, & Basketball: The Spring bit.ly/millbraerecreation.
Sports Sampler is one program that covers
three sports. The participants at each school
will learn the basics of kickball, track, and
basketball. Children must be registered
before they can participate. Transportation
to games must be provided by guardian.
Schedules will be available at bit.ly/milsport
no later than March 20th.

Coed Spring Sports Sampler:
Track, Kickball, & Basketball

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

Starts: Week of 3/20

Ends: Week of 5/22

Practice Site: Each Elementary School Site (Field)

Practice Days:

2nd and 3rd: Tue & Fri 2:30 pm–4:00 pm

(Green Hills 2:15 pm–3:45 pm)

4th and 5th: Mon & Thu 2:30 pm–4:00 pm

(Green Hills 2:15 pm–3:45 pm)

Practice day may change due to
coach availability

Game Site: Taylor Field

Game Dates: April 17, May 8, and May 22 Coed Badminton

Game Times: 4:00 pm or 4:50 pm

Note: No practice for 2nd and 3rd Players will learn badminton fundamentals
graders on game day. and play in matches This is a great way to
have fun and be introduced to the sport of
Fees: $170 badminton! Transportation to Taylor must be
provided by guardians.
Uniform: $9.00 t-shirt

Coed Badminton

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th

Starts: 4/2

Ends: 5/29

Practice: Fridays

Time: 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

Fees: $99

Uniform: Not needed

Location: Taylor Middle School

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TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS

The Millbrae Recreation Department Middle School Sports Program is open to all 6th, 7th, and
8th grade students who attend school in the City of Millbrae. Teams compete in the North County
Recreation League. Guardians must provide transportation to away games. Please register your
child before the start of each program online or at the Millbrae Recreation office. Your child will
not be permitted to participate in any program until they are registered.

Winter Sports

6th Grade Basketball WANT TO BE A COACH?

Grades: 6th Grade Boys and Girls We are looking for coaches!
We offer paid and volunteer positions.
Starts: Week of 2/3
Apply online today at
Ends: 3/26 bit.ly/millbraerecreation.

Practice Days: 2 days a week

Practice Times 3:15 pm–4:45 pm; 4:45 pm–6:15 pm;
Varies: 6:15 pm–7:45 pm

Practice Site: Taylor Gym

Game Days: •  Varies Monday-Thursday
•  Schedule will be available
at bit.ly/milsport no later than
February 7
•  League starts week of
February 18

Game Sites: •  Caroline Shea Center; Parkside
Intermediate Gym; Burlingame
Intermediate Gym; Crocker
Middle School Gym; Terrabay
Recreation Center Gym; Ingrid B.
Lacy Middle School Gym
Transportation to away games must be
provided by parents/guardians.

Fees: $154

Uniform: $30 reversible jersey

Evaluations: 6th Grade Girls:
February 3: 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
February 4: 3:15 pm–4:45 pm
February 5: 2:15 pm–3:45 pm
(if needed)

6th Grade Boys:
February 3: 4:45 pm–6:15 pm
February 4: 4:45 pm–6:15 pm
February 5: 3:45 pm–5:15 pm
(if needed)

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TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS

Spring Sports

Spring Sports registration opens 1/6/2020. Spring Sports run from the week
of March 16 until the end of May. There will be no program during Spring
Break: April 6–10. For up to date schedules, visit bit.ly/milsport

Badminton

Grades: 6th, 7th, and 8th

Starts: Week of 3/16

Ends: 5/29

Practice Days: 2–3 days a week

Practice Times: 3:15 pm–4:45 pm Tennis
Grades:
Game Days: 1 day a week Starts: 6th, 7th, and 8th
Ends: Week of 3/16
Fees: $170 Practice Days: Mid to late May
Mon and Thu (3:30–5:00 pm) &
Uniform: $9.00 t-shirt Game Days: Wed (2:30–4:00 pm)
Fees: 1 day a week
Location: •  Intramural: Taylor Middle Uniform: $170
School $9.00 t-shirt
•  NCRL Beginner: Ingrid B. Lacy, Location: Players must provide their
Pacifica own racket.
•  NCRL Intermediate: Taylor Central Park Tennis Courts
Middle School
•  NCRL Advanced: Crocker
Middle School, Hillsborough

After evaluations, players will be placed in either Track 6th, 7th, and 8th
the North County Recreation League (NCRL) or the Grades: 3/17
intramural program. Both programs will have 2-3 days Starts: 5/21
of practice and 1 game day per week. NCRL Team: Ends: Tuesday & Thursday,
Transportation to away games must be provided Practice Days: 6:15 pm–7:45 pm
by guardians. (no Thursday practice once
Meet Location: meets begin)
Boys Volleyball Fees: TBD
Uniform: $170
Grades: 6th, 7th, and 8th Location: $9.00 t-shirt
Mills High School Track
Starts: Mid-March

Ends: Mid-May

Practice Location: Taylor Middle School

Practice Days: 1 day a week

Game Location: NCRL Schools

Game Days: 1 day a week

Fees: $170

Uniform: $9.00 t-shirt Golf
Grades:
Location: Taylor Middle School* Starts: 6th, 7th, and 8th
Ends: 3/16
*If fewer than 8 players register, practices will be held at Practice: Late May
Crocker Middle School. Fees: 2 days a week
Uniform: $170
Location: $17 Polo shirt
Mariners Point Golf Course,
Foster City (Transportation must
be provided by guardian.)

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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Hip Hop Dance & Break-Dance

Current hip-hop styles and steps are introduced in an upbeat environment, using fun and age
appropriate music. Dancers will also learn the 7 elements of Break-Dance: Top Rock, Feet-Work,
Freezes, Spins, Drops, Treading, and Swipes.

Session 1: Hip Hop Dance & Break-Dance Session 2: Hip Hop Dance & Break-Dance

Ages: 6–8 years Ages: 6–8 years

Starts: 1/7 Starts: 3/3

Ends: 2/25 Ends: 3/31

Day: Tuesdays Day: Tuesdays

Time: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Time: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

Fees: $188R/$208NR Fees: $118R/$138NR

Location: Millbrae Community Center Location: Millbrae Community Center

Session 1: Hip Hop Dance & Break-Dance Session 2: Hip Hop Dance & Break-Dance

Ages: 9–13 years Ages: 9–13 years

Starts: 1/7 Starts: 3/3

Ends: 2/25 Ends: 3/31

Day: Tuesdays Day: Tuesdays

Time: 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Time: 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

Fees: $188R/$208NR Fees: $118R/$138NR

Location: Millbrae Community Center Location: Millbrae Community Center

Cooking Round the World

Pizza Mania: A typical class includes baking, eating, perhaps an international folktale, fun
language acquisition, a brief map education, and sometimes even a trivia game show. The
outcome is a new appreciation of food and a desire to see the world through food! If your
child is a pizza hound, this is the class for them! Pizzas Round the World, from Indian Naan Bread
Pizza to French Benedict Pizza, to German Berry Dessert Pizza…. Children will learn to make,
and love, to eat a variety of pizzas. We are nut free. This is not a gluten free class.

Cooking Round the World

Ages: 6–13 years

Starts: 1/9

Ends: 2/13

Days: Thursdays

Time: 3:30–5:00 pm

Fees: $150R/$170NR +
$30 materials fee payable
to instructor

Location: Millbrae Community Center

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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

GURUS EDUCATION

Young Master of Public Money-Money
Speaking, Debates and
Writing Skills A useful and fun course that benefits and is
loved by children and parents alike! This class
This course serves a dual purpose: It is introduces students to money management
an excellent course to build confidence using activities like comparative shopping,
in students as well as an ideal class for salary analysis, budgeting a trip, as well as
developing creative writing skills. With wants and need planning. Students learn
projects such as creating stories from pictures, how to track expenses and analyze them.
writing rhyming poems, and defining strange Parents love to see their children become
objects, we make learning easy and exciting! aware of these concepts.
The students do research on the advanced
speech and debate topics as well as write Money-Money 9–12 years
speeches in various formats and practice Ages: 1/23
presenting them in class. Starts: 3/12
Ends: Thursdays
Young Master of Public Speaking, Debates and Day: 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
Writing Skills Time: $176R/$196NR
Fees: Millbrae Community Center
Ages: 7–12 years Location:

Starts: 1/24

Ends: 3/20

Day: Fridays (No class on Feb 14th)

Time: 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Fees: $176R/$196NR

Location: Millbrae Community Center

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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Daily Academic Support System (DASS)

With DASS teachers

天天小學, 初中, 高中課後輔導/安親班

DASS is an after school enrichment program offering the best school academic support programs
to students seeking to excel in their academic performance to obtain the best possible GPA for
their course of study to children in K–12th grade. DASS programs include: COMMON CORE school
homework supports, test preparation, English Learner 新移民學生 , high school Algebra, Geometry,
Pre-Calculus 代數, 幾何, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Reading and Writing 英文閱讀寫作,
Arts & Crafts, Mandarin 中文, and other 2nd languages.

Daily Academic Support System Daily Academic Support System

Grades: K–12 1/6–1/31 Grades: K–12 4/1–4/30

Days/Time: Monday–Friday: 2:00–6:00 pm Days/Time: Monday–Friday: 2:00–6:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:30–6:00 pm Wednesday: 1:30–6:00 pm

Fees: $438R/$458NR 5 days Fees: $378R/$398NR 5 days

$398R/$418NR 4 days $348R/$368NR 4 days

$358R/$378NR 3 days $318R/$338NR 3 days

$318R/$338NR 2 days $288R/$308NR 2 days

Location: David J. Chetcuti Community Room Location: David J. Chetcuti Community Room

Daily Academic Support System Daily Academic Support System

Grades: K–12 2/1–2/28 Grades: K–12 5/1– 6/5

Days/Time: Monday–Friday: 2:00–6:00 pm Days/Time: Monday–Friday: 2:00–6:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:30–6:00 pm Wednesday: 1:30–6:00 pm

Fees: $438R/$458NR 5 days Fees: $538R/$558NR 5 days

$398R/$418NR 4 days $468R/$488NR 4 days

$358R/$378NR 3 days $428R/$448NR 3 days

$318R/$338NR 2 days $378R/$398NR 2 days

Location: David J. Chetcuti Community Room Location: David J. Chetcuti Community Room

Daily Academic Support System

Grades: K–12 3/1–3/31

Days/Time: Monday–Friday: 2:00–6:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:30–6:00 pm

Fees: $438R/$458NR 5 days

$398R/$418NR 4 days

$358R/$378NR 3 days

$318R/$338NR 2 days

Location: David J. Chetcuti Community Room

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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Young Rembrandts Painting Class Art Fiesta: Awaken your child’s
imagination and creativity in our 90 minute
Drawing With Young Rembrandts Art Fiesta Program! Your child will gain
(Elementary): Start 2020 off with a bang! both confidence and an understanding of
Young Rembrandts students will flex their the visual arts while building painting, and
creative muscle as they take on artistic drawing skills. Sessions are challenging and
challenges like our Winter Birdhouses and exciting for all age groups. Through guided,
Sporty Snowboarder lesson in January. hands-on art projects, students develop an
Students will master perspective and eye for color, composition, and design. While
personality as they complete a challenging mastering the fundamentals, they also learn
Palm Tree Scene, cute Penguins and their own lifelong habits regarding technique, material
version of Grant Wood’s American Gothic. Get use and art appreciation. Throughout the
ready for a mix of elegance and graphic style year, we explore a variety of artistic realms,
drawings as students complete a Graceful such as still life, animals, people, landscapes,
Swan and Line Art Owl. and abstract concepts. Students will take
home an amazing portfolio of completed
Along with drawing, kids will also explore artwork which they are proud to sign, display,
the fun, artistic world of Young Rembrandts and share. We will introduce various mediums
cartooning! Funny expressions and hilarious like mixed media, water color, acrylic, pastels,
animals, goofy chefs etc. are just a few pieces charcoal, etc.
students will create. There’s no better way to
shake the winter blues. Sign up today!

Drawing With Young Rembrandts Painting Class Art Fiesta

Ages: Grades 1st-4th Ages: Grades 5th-8th

Starts: 1/15 Starts: 1/15

Ends: 3/25 Ends: 3/25

Day: Wednesdays Day: Wednesdays

Time: 2:30 pm–3:30 pm Time: 3:35 pm–5:05 pm

Fee: $275R/$295NR Fee: $352R/$372NR
$12 materials fee payable $24 materials fee payable
to instructor to instructor

Location: Millbrae Community Center Location: Millbrae Community Center

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Singapore Math

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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

DRAGONFLY DESIGNS

Jewelry Making Leather and Metal

Our newly designed Jewelry Making class Explore working with metal & leather in this
begins with the creation of an Art Journal next level jewelry making class. Students will
where students will document new techniques learn to create mixed media pieces & explore
learned throughout class. Students will begin metalsmithing techniques such as riveting, patina,
with the basics by getting to know the tools of stamping & dapping and learn leatherworking
the trade and practicing jewelry making skills skills such as dyeing, stitching, stamping &
such as crimping, measuring and designing burnishing! Learn the properties of metal &
their own pieces and patterns. Once the basics leather and how to combine them into enviable
have been mastered, students will advance to wearable art. Projects may include the following:
more complex techniques such as wire work,
and stamping & dapping on metal. We use • Leather-Bound Journals
only the highest quality findings, freshwater
pearls, and Czech glass beads. We work to • Stamped Leather Wallets
develop the skills to empower children to
independently make their own jewelry long • Mixed-Media Bag Charms
after the jewelry class ends.
• Leather Cuff Bracelets

• Keychains

• Leather Sunglass Pouches

• Stamped Rings & Necklaces

Jewelry Making K–2nd Leather and Metal
Grades: 1/27
Starts: 3/9 (No class on 2/17) Ages: 3rd–5th Grade
Ends: Mondays
Day: 3:30 pm–4:30 pm Starts: 1/27
Time: $150
Fees: $60 materials fee payable Ends: 3/9 (No class 2/17)
to the instructor
Location: Millbrae Community Center Day: Mondays

Time: 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Fees: $150
$60 materials fee payable
to the instructor

Location: Library Room A

Makers’ Art Lab

The Makers’ Art Lab is a unique opportunity for students to develop their skills across a wide array
of artistic endeavors focusing on each medium for four weeks. Participants will develop healthy
artistic habits and learn advanced textile techniques (such as embroidery, macramé, and crochet),
leatherworking, and metalsmithing, as well as jewelry making techniques. The creative philosophy
developed is not just useful for future artists; the holistic approach to art applied in this class
develops creative thinking & peer collaboration through project based learning.

Makers’ Art Lab 3rd–5th Grade
Ages: 1/17
Starts: 2/21
Ends: Fridays
Day: 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Time: $150
Fees: $60 materials fee payable
to the instructor
Location: Millbrae Community Center

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Chinese School

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SATURDAY KID’S WORKSHOP

Art & Jewelry One Day Workshops

Tap into your creativity in a workshop filled with art & beading bliss! After an opening hour of
yoga poses and friendship building games, kids will jump into the artistic process and come away
with a brand new collection of gorgeous art & jewelry pieces and the skills to make each one of
them! We teach a wide array of art & jewelry techniques not to be found elsewhere. Sign-up for
one day or all four!

Beaded Jewelry Basics—Charm Bracelets & Stamp It, Dap It, Wrap it—Metal Stamping for
Necklaces, Session 1 Children, Session 3

Ages: 5–12 years Ages: 5–12 years

Day: Saturday, 2/1 Day: Saturday, 2/15

Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Fees: $75 Fees: $75
$10 materials fee payable $10 materials fee payable
to the instructor to the instructor

Location: Millbrae Community Center Location: Millbrae Community Center

Beaded Jewelry Basics—Earrings & Charm Etch-A-Pendant! Copper Etched Jewelry,
Bracelets, Session 2 Session 4

Ages: 5–12 years Ages: 5–12 years

Day: Saturday, 2/8 Day: Saturday, 2/22

Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Fees: $75 Fees: $75
$10 materials fee payable $10 materials fee payable
to the instructor to the instructor

Location: Millbrae Community Center Location: Millbrae Community Center

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COMMUNITY ART CONTEST

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ADULT PROGRAMS

Zungu Chen Family Taijiquan

In this class, students will learn and practice the Zungu Chen Family Taijiquan first form posture by
posture and the silk-reeling exercises that are the foundation of Chen Taiji. With practice, students
will gain health benefits, develop strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, and understand
basic Taiji principles. The martial aspects and health benefits are retained in Zungu Chen Family
Taijiquan. Students can practice this form as a martial art with low powerful stances or for health
at a higher position with graceful, slow light movements. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Debbie Au is a certified Chen Taiji instructor of direct Chen Family (Gong Fu Frame) Taiji lineage
and has taught taijiquan and the taiji weapons forms for over 20 years.

Zungu Chen Family Taijiquan, Session 1

Instructor: Debbie Au

Age: 16 years+

Starts: 1/27

Ends: 3/9

Day: Mondays

Time: 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Fees: $106R/$126NR

Location: Millbrae Library Room B

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DRAGONFLY DESIGNS

Jewelry, Textiles and Leather Art Lab

Flex your creative muscles and pick up a new hobby in our selection of Jewelry, Textiles, and
Leatherworking workshops! Every week offers a different medium and technique, from on-trend
jewelry and home decor pieces, to timeless classics such as leather-bound journals. Learn how
to create earrings and other classic beaded jewelry pieces, as well as fiber art techniques such as
modern macramé! Sign-up for one day or all four!

Leatherworking—Traveler’s Bullet Journal, Beaded Jewelry Basics, Session 3
Session 1
Age: Adults

Age: Adults Day: Thursday, 2/6

Day: Thursday, 1/9 Time: 9:30 am–11:00 am

Time: 9:30 am–11:00 am Fees: $40
$15 materials fee payable
Fees: $40 to the instructor
$15 materials fee payable
to the instructor Location: Millbrae Community Center

Location: Millbrae Community Center

Trend-alert—Personalized Stamped Metal Modern Macramé plant hanger, Session 4
Keychains for Valentine’s Day, Session 2
Age: Adults

Age: Adults Day: Thursday, 2/20

Day: Thursday, 1/23 Time: 9:30 am–11:00 am

Time: 9:30 am–11:00 am Fees: $40
$15 materials fee payable
Fees: $40 to the instructor
$15 materials fee payable
to the instructor Location: Millbrae Community Center

Location: Millbrae Community Center

Bead Night

A fresh and fabulous take on traditional paint nights, our Bead Night experience offers you the
chance to explore your creativity in the most fashionable way! Come with your friends to create
your choice of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, bookmarks, or keychains with the guidance of our
fun and talented instructors!

Bead Night Adults
Age: Friday, Session 1: 1/17
Day: Friday, Session 2: 2/7
7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Time: $42 per session
Fees: $10 materials fee payable
to the instructor
Location: Library Room A

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OLDER ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS

San Mateo Adult School Fall Classes GREAT
CLASSES
At the Millbrae Community Center, Chetcuti Room, and Millbrae Library! for adults
Questions about registration or location of classes? Feel free to call or 50 and
email Jeri McGovern, Program Coordinator. Direct line: (650) 558-2127; better!
email: [email protected]. Check all of our classes for mature
active adults online at www.smuhsd.org/smas.

Dance Aerobics Pilates, Level 2

Instructor: McGovern Instructor: Funk

Day: Mondays & Wednesdays Day: Thursdays

Time: 9:00 am–10:00 am Time: 10:15 am–11:15 am

Semester fee: $50-Mondays; $50-Wednesdays Semester fee: $50

Location: Mondays: David J. Chetcuti Location: Millbrae Community Center
Community Room;
Wednesdays: Millbrae Community Better Balance Level 2
Center

East/West Exercise: Stretch Strength Balance Instructor: Funk

Instructor: McGovern Day: Thursdays

Day: Tuesdays Time: 11:30 am–12:30 pm

Time: 9:30 am–10:30 am Semester fee: $50

Semester fee: $50 Location: Millbrae Community Center

Location: Millbrae Community Center Better Balance Level 1

Exercises to Help Prevent Falls Instructor: Funk

Instructor: McGovern Day: Thursdays

Day: Tuesdays Time: 12:45 pm–1:30 pm

Time: 1:30 pm––2:30 pm Semester fee: $50

Semester fee: $55 Location: Millbrae Community Center

Location: Millbrae Community Center Knitting and Crochet

Current Events: New Topics Weekly on Politics, Instructor: Trombetta
Health, & Sports!
Day: Thursdays

Instructor: Simmers Time: 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

Day: Tuesdays Semester fee: $75

Time: 1:30 pm–2:30 pm Location: Millbrae Library Room B

Semester fee: $50

Location: Millbrae Library Community Room B

Tai Chi 101 Debbie Au
Instructor: Wednesdays
Day: 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Time: $50
Semester fee: Millbrae Community Center
Location:

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Weekly/Monthly Senior Programs

Pedro, Games, Chess, Mexican Train (Drop-In) Self-Help for the Elderly Activity and Luncheon

Day: Mondays Lunch is served at 11:30 am with an activity
beforehand. Call (415) 319-4115 to RSVP.
Time: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Day: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Fees: $3
Time: 10:30 am–1:30 pm
Location: Millbrae Library Room A
No lunch: 9/2, 11/11, 11/29

Fees: $3

Line Dancing Location: David J. Chetcuti Community Room
Day:
Time: Mondays Senior Lounge
•  9:30 am–10:30 am (beginner)
Day: •  10:30 am–11:30 am Sip coffee, meet new people, and learn about
Time: (intermediate) upcoming senior activities!
Fees: Fridays
Location: 8:30 am–9:30 am (beginner) Day: First Tuesday of every month
$5 or both for $8 on Mondays
Millbrae Community Center Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Fees: Free

Location: Millbrae Community Center

Ballroom Dance (Drop-In)

Wear a comfortable pair of shoes and drop in to learn Quilting (Drop-In)
some new steps, for both beginners and experienced
dancers! Individuals and couples welcome. Meet new people and work on your quilting skills.

Day: Mondays Day: Tuesdays

Time: 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Time: 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

Fees: $3 Fees: $3

Location: Millbrae Community Center Location: Millbrae Community Center

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Join your friends for lunch and Bingo!
Call (650) 259-2360 to reserve your spot. Reservation
required. If it’s your birthday month, lunch and two
Bingo cards are free!

Senior Birthday Luncheon

Day: 2nd Wednesday of the month

Time: 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Fees: $5

Location: Magnolia of Millbrae

Senior Boutique Club Painting (Drop-In)

Craft items are made to be sold. Proceeds benefit All levels welcome!
Senior Programs.
Instructor: Sherry Vockel
Day: Wednesdays
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:00 am–11:30 am
Time: 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Fees: FREE
Fees: $3
Location: Millbrae Community Center
Location: Millbrae Community Center

Zungu Chen Family Tai Chi Fitness Class for Seniors (Drop-In)

This class is for those who can perform the first 6–7 Join us for a fun class with a focus on maintaining
postures of the Zungu Chen Family Taijio form by your movement range.
themselves.
Instructor: Diane Silven
Instructor: Debbie Au
Day: Thursdays
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Time: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Fees: $3
Fees: $8
Location: David J. Chetcuti Community
Location: Millbrae Community Center Room

Ping Pong, Mahjong, & More! (Drop-In)

All supplies are provided for games of ping pong,
mahjong, and board games.

Day: Fridays (No class 12/6 and 2/28)

Time: 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

Fees: $3

Location: Millbrae Community Center

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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IT’S A WALKABLE LIFE

Newly renovated Cadence Millbrae is big
on lifestyle and walkability for seniors.

Cadence Millbrae is a great location and an exceptional value.
We offer independent living, assisted living and memory
care apartments in a beautifully remodeled, pet-friendly
community. Located in walkable Millbrae, we’re just a few
blocks from restaurants, shopping, and a weekly farmers’

market. It’s Bay area living with all the amenities and a view.

Call 650-742-9150 to schedule a tour
or visit CadenceMillbrae.com.

1201 Broadway | Millbrae, CA 94030 | License #415601039

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Millbrae Recreation PRSRT STD
623 Magnolia Avenue U.S. Postage
Millbrae, CA 94030 PAID
Burlingame, CA.
(650) 259–2360 Permit No. 115

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