City of Pasadena - HSRD Recreation Program Guide

CITY OF

HUMAN SERVICES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

FALL WINTER 16-17

FALL
SEPTEMBER 5 TO NOVEMBER 12, 2016
MINI WINTER
NOVEMBER 14 TO DECEMBER 17, 2016
WINTER
JANUARY 2 TO MARCH 11, 2017

RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE | WWW.CITYOFPASADENA.NET/HUMANSERVICES

The After School Adventures Early Care Adventures Program (ECAP)
Program is a socially active
experience that encourages Don Benito • • Hamilton • • McKinley
students from Pre-K to 5th Grade
to be engaged and have fun! Monday - Friday 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Fee: $15 per week

Experienced City staff create a fun, after school adventures program (Asap)
safe, inclusive environment in
which children’s recreation Jackson • • San Rafael • • Webster • • Willard
opportunities are enhanced
through homework assistance, Monday 12:15 - 6:00 p.m.
physical fitness, and enrichment
activities that foster well-being Tuesday - Friday 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
and innovative creativity.
Classroom space and outdoor play Fee: $30 per week
areas are used at each site. Longfellow • • Madison • • Jefferson

Registration open all year! Fee: $60 per semester

Don Benito • • Field • • McKinley • • Hamilton

Victory Park (for Norma Coombs students)

Monday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday 2:45 - 6:00 p.m.

Fee: $30 per week

To register, visit Robinson Park Center Membership required annually at a fee of $25 per school year.
1081 North Fair Oaks Ave., or Limited scholarships available.
www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve. For more information and to apply, call (626) 744-7330.

Please note the Human Services and Recreation
Department is closed on the following days in
observance of City holidays:

MAYOR Terry Tornek Labor Day Veterans Day
VICE MAYOR Gene Masuda Monday, Sept. 5 Friday, Nov. 11

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving
District 1 Tyron Hampton Thursday, Nov. 24 Friday, Nov. 25
District 2 Margaret McAustin
District 3 John J. Kennedy Christmas Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day
District 4 Gene Masuda Monday, Dec. 26 Monday, Jan. 16
District 5 Victor Gordo
District 6 Steve Madison Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birthday
District 7 Andy Wilson Monday, Feb. 13 Monday, Feb. 20

CITY MANAGER Steve Mermell ACTIVITY GUIDE
The City of Pasadena City Council meets every
Monday at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers. 1 Cover by: Adaptive Art Program
2 After School Adventures Program
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION 5 Special Events
Edgar Gutierrez, Chair 7 Winter Camps
8 Infant & Tiny Tots
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10 Youth
6:00 p.m. at City Yards (Public Works). 14 Villa-Parke Recreational Youth Soccer
18 iTennis
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 19 La Pintoresca Teen Education Center
Tony Santilena, Chair 22 Adults
22 Nutrition & Gardening
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 29 Seniors
6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Grand Coference Room. 33 Adaptive Recreation
35 Human Services
SENIOR COMMISSION 37 Neighborhood Connections
Priscilla Hernandez, Chair 38 Computer Labs & Wi-Fi
Meets the second Tuesday of each month 39 Locations
at 2:00 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center. 45 Registration Form
47 Latino Heritage/Black History Parade
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN 48 Fall Festival/Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Charlotte Bland, Chair
Fun!P a s s p o r t t o
Meets the second Monday of each month at Youth Scholarship Program
6:30 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center.
The City provides scholarships to eligible
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION participants age 17 and under who live in
Justin Jones, Chair Pasadena or attend a school within the
Pasadena Unified School District. Scholarships
Meets the first Tuesday of each month are approved based on available funding,
at 6:30 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center. the total gross family income, the number of
members in the household, and guidelines
ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION established by the Community Development
Jennipha-Lauren Nielsen, Chair Block Grant (CDBG) program for Housing and
other programs for individuals and families of
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month very-low to extremely-low income. For more
at 4:00 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Community Center. information on the Passport To Fun Youth
Scholarship Program, contact the Citywide
PASADENA RECREATION & PARKS FOUNDATION Recreation Office at (626) 744-7500.
Bob Baderian, President

Thom Mrozek, Vice President
Meets 2nd Thursday of Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., and Nov.,

at 6:00 p.m. at Victory Park.

to register: Come teach with us

ONLINE: The Human Services and Recreation Department
takes great pride in offering recreational activities
www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve that enrich the lives of our community. We are
currently looking for Instructors offering the best
WALK-IN OR BY PHONE: combination of quality Youth, Teen, Adult and
Senior programs.
Victory Park Center Feel free to contact us at (626) 744-8336 if you
2575 Paloma St. have any questions about the process or if you
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM have an idea for programming that you would like
(626) 744-7500 us to explore!

Villa-Parke Community Center
363 E. Villa St.
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
(626) 744-6530

Jackie Robinson Center
1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
(626) 744-7300

Robinson Park Community Center
1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(626) 744-7330

ACTIVITY GUIDE PROGRAM KEY

ACTIVITY TITLE KINDERMUSIK FAMILY TIME
DESCRIPTION
You and your child will uncover an engaging musical
INSTRUCTOR world together through singing, moving, listening, playing
instruments and interacting socially. Materials include an
RESIDENT/ instrument, class songs, lyrics, activities and an eBook
NON-RESIDENT that can be both viewed and downloaded online. New
FEE materials will be presented every session. Email questions to
NO CLASS [email protected].

Emily Chang Victory Park Recreation Center LOCATION

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER SEASON
0-6 yrs Sa 9:00-9:45 a.m. 9/5*-10/1 11/19-12/17 1/7-1/28
0-6 yrs Sa 9:00-9:45 a.m. 10/22-11/12 11/19-12/17 2/18-3/11
Fee: F/W $54/69 per 10 week session
F/W: FALL & WINTER
MW $20/40 per 5 week session MW: MINI WINTER

(*No Class 9/5)

AGE, DAY, TIME, DATES & WEEKS CLASS IS HELD

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FIESTAS PATRIAS 9.16.16 4pm - 8 p.m.

Villa-Parke Community Center | 363 E. Villa Street

Join us in celebrating the Independence of 18 Latin American Countries including: Belize, F A L L / W I N T E R SPECIAL EVENTS
Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. Featuring live
music, dance performances, children’s activities, along with boxing and soccer exhibitions.

For more information, please call Villa-Parke Community Center at (626) 744-6530

LATINO HERITAGE PARADE & GRAN FIESTA 10.15.16 11am - 4pm

La Pintoresca Park | 45 E. Washington Blvd.

Come celebrate and experience the cultural richness and warm community found at the
Latino Heritage Parade and Gran Fiesta. Live entertainment, great food, cultural arts, com-
munity resources, educational opportunities, and much more.

For more information, please contact Villa-Parke Community Center at (626) 744-6530.

FALL FESTIVAL 10.29.16 3Pm - 7pm

Victory Park Recreation Center | 2575 Paloma Street

It’s all about celebrating family, friends, and community at the annual Fall Festival. Featuring
costume contests, games, crafts, rides, live entertainment, there’s something for everyone,
including a doggy costume contest.

For more information, please call Victory Park Recreation Center at (626) 744-7500.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL 11.1.16 5pm -8pm

Villa-Parke Community Center | 363 E. Villa Street

Join the Armory Center for the Arts and Villa-Parke Community Center in celebrating "Dia
De Los Muertos," a centuries old holiday honoring the deceased celebrated in Latin America.
View "ofrendas," alters honoring the life of the departed. Dance performances, arts and
crafts and food available for purchase.

For more information, please call Villa-Parke Community Center at (626) 744-6530.

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION 11.11.16 11AM - 2pm

City Hall, Centennial Square | 100 N. Garfield Ave.

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave…Thanks to You! Join us in honoring all who are
currently serving or have served. Featuring marching bands, guest speakers, and light
refreshments.

For more information, please call Victory Park Recreation Center at (626) 744-7500.

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING 12.2.16 5 - 7pm

City Hall, Centennial Square | 100 N. Garfield Ave.

F A L L / W I N T E R SPECIAL EVENTS Kick off the holiday season with this free family-friendly celebration. Enjoy festive holiday
music, light refreshments, arts and crafts and holiday-themed performances.

For more information, please call Victory Park Recreation Center at (626) 744-7500.

PASADENA PRE-SEASON BASKETBALL 12.10.16-12.11.16

The City of Pasadena's Citywide Youth Sports Division will host the 3rd Annual Pasadena
Pre-Season Youth Basketball Tournament December 10th-11th. Boys & Girls teams will be
invited to participate in one of the most competitive basketball tournaments in the region.
Early bird tournament registration for teams will open October 15, 2016.

Register online at cityofpasadena.net/reserve. For more information, please call the City-
wide Recreation Office at (626) 744-7506 or email [email protected].

LA PINTORESCA TREE LIGHTING & CONCERT 12.9.16 5 - 7pm

La Pintoresca Park | 1415 N. Raymond Ave

This beautiful tree lighting concert has been a community favorite for years. Join us for this
free, family-friendly holiday celebration. Arts and crafts, story time, a visit from Santa Claus,
and wonderful live performances.

For more information, please call the Teen Education Center at (626) 345-0706.

VILLA-PARKE BOXING SHOW 12.10.16 1pm

Amateur boxers will compete in Olympic style boxing matches. This annual boxing show is a
great exhibition of the sport of boxing for up and coming local contenders. $10.00 suggested
donation for adults. Children 12 & under are free.

Weigh-ins begin at 8 a.m. Boxing show starts at 1 p.m.

For more information, please call Fausto De La Torre at (626) 744-6531.

BLACK HISTORY PARADE & FESTIVAL 2.18.17 10am-4pm

One of Southern California's largest Black History Parades begins at 10:00 a.m. at Charles
White Park (Ventura & Fair Oaks Ave.) and ends at Robinson Park (1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.).
Stay and enjoy the Festival at Robinson Park from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The festival features live bands, dance performances, community booths, guests speakers,
food to purchase and fun! Proudly coordinated by the Black History Planning Committee,
and the City of Pasadena, Human Services and Recreation Department.

For event information, please call Jarvis Emerson at (626) 744-7300.

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Winter Day Camp at Victory Park Recreation Center Winter S.T.E.A.M. Teen Camp at La Pintoresca Teen
Education Center
Keep the fun going over winter break! Join us for two
Calling all teens! S.T.E.A.M. into action by exploring the
weeks of games, fitness activities, sports, cooking, arts fun in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
and crafts and field trips. For more information or to This winter camp is packed with fun and challenging
register, please call (626) 744-7500. activities, arts and crafts, computer play and a field trip.
For more information, please call LPTEC at (626)
Ages: 5 to 12 years 345-0706.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Week 1: Dec. 19 – 23 Ages: 11 to 18 years
Week 2: Dec. 27 – 30 (No Camp on Dec. 26*) Dates: Dec. 21, 22 and 23
Fee: $75 per week Hours: Tu-Th 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $20

Winter Day Camp at Robinson Park Recreation Center Senior WINTER Camp at Jackie Robinson Center

School’s out but the fun is in! Sports, physical fitness, Join us for fitness activities, arts and crafts, guest
enrichment activities, dance, arts & crafts, and much speakers and excursions. Lunch provided. For more
more! *Location is subject to change, please call (626) information, please call Jackie Robinson Community
744-7300 for more information. Center at (626) 744-7300.

Ages: 5 to 13 years Ages: 50+
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dates: Dec. 6 – 23
Week 1: Dec. 19 – 23 Hours: Tu-Th 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Week 2: Dec. 27 – 30 (No Camp on Dec. 26*) Fee: $15
Fee: $75 per week

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INFANT &
TINY TOTS

KINDERMUSIK FAMILY TIME

You and your child will uncover an engaging musical
world together through singing, moving, listening, playing
instruments and interacting socially. Materials include an
instrument, class songs, lyrics, activities and an eBook that
can be both viewed and downloaded online. Materials fee
of $22 and $6 per additional sibling.

Emily Chang Victory Park Recreation Center
Session I FALL WINTER
0-6 yrs Sa 9:00-9:45 a.m. 9/10-10/1 1/7-1/28
Session II TINY TOTS AT ROBINSON PARK
0-6 yrs Sa 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Fee: F/W $54/69 per 4 week session 10/22-11/12 2/18-3/11 Designed just for your little one. Through stimulating and
interactive activities, Tots will develop creative, physical
OPTIONS FOR LEARNING HEAD START and social skills. Activities, including music, crafts,
PASADENA storytelling, movement and yoga, foster personal growth,

friendships and community.

The Head Start Program is innovative, creative and Crystal Amaya Robinson Park Recreation Center
dedicated to enhancing the lives of its children, parents, & Francis Meadows
staff and community volunteers. Services offered:
education, parent involvement, social services, health FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
training, special needs, and nutrition. Call (626) 204-8900 3-5 yrs M-F 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 9/5-11/7* 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6*
for more information. Fee: F/W $75 per session per 10 week session
MW $37.50 per 5 week session
(*No class 9/5 and 1/16)
Options Staff Villa-Parke Community Center
M-F 8:15-11:45 a.m.
12:15-3:45 p.m. August-May Fees vary SPORTS

PARENT & ME, MUSIC & DANCE FOR TOTS - SUPER SOCCER STARS | Kick & Play
NEW

Share a special experience for you and your child while Experience early childhood instructors, along with our
expanding their development in music, dance, song, social puppet friends, Mimi and Pepe, take caregivers and
interaction and fun! This class is designed for girls and toddlers through a world of exciting physical activity.
Individualized attention, positive reinforcement, and
boys and is a parent participation class. engaging original music help develop pre-soccer skills
that have toddlers balancing, running, kicking, and playing
Donna Gale Victory Park Recreation Center
– all while having a blast!
FALL WINTER
18 mo-3 yrs Tu 2:30-3:15 p.m. 9/27-11/8 1/10-2/21
Fee: F/W $95 per 7 week session New! Super Soccer Stars Instructors Hahamonga Park/Brookside

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER

TOT BALLET & TAP 12-24mos Sa 9:00-9:40 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11
Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session
MW $80 per 5 week session
Learn ballet and tap in a fun environment while singing
and dancing to children's favorites. Boys and girls Super Soccer Stars Instructors Victory Park Gym
welcome. Dance recital on last day of class. Students
need ballet & tap shoes. FALL MINI WINTER WINTER

Donna Gale Victory Park Recreation Center 12-24mos M 10:00-10:40 a.m. 9/5-11/7* 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6*

FALL WINTER Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session
3-5 yrs Tu 3:15-4:00 p.m. 9/27-11/8 1/10-2/21 MW $80 per 5 week session

Fee: F/W $95 per 7 week session (*No class 9/5 and 1/16)

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Super Soccer Stars Developmental KIDZ LOVE SOCCER

Ages: 2 - 3 Since 1979, Kidz Love Soccer has been dedicated
to teaching children the world’s most popular sport
Super Soccer Stars Instructors Victory Park Gym within a nurturing, recreational environment. Young
soccer enthusiasts experience soccer fun in a safe, non-
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER competitive environment. Kidz Love Soccer class status
2 – 2.5 yrs M 9:15 – 9:55am 9/5-11/7* 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6* hotline: (888) 372-5803.

Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session Mommy / Daddy & Me Soccer
MW $80 per 5 week session
Introduce yourself and your toddler to the “World’s Most
(*No class 9/5 and 1/16) Popular Game!” As you and your child participate in our
fun, age appropriate activities, your child will be develop-
Super Soccer Stars Class will include an introduction to ing their large motor skills and socialization skills. The fun INFANT & TINY TOTS
physical activities, rich language exposure, and movement happens on the field and parents are a part of the action!
including running, hopping, jumping, and changing
directions. The primary focus is body movement, which Kidz Love Soccer Instructor Gwinn Park
includes coordination and stability (motor development). WINTER
FALL 1/30-3/13*
Super Soccer Stars Instructors Central Park (West Grass Area) 2-3.5 yrs M 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. 9/12-10/17*
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
2-3 yrs Sa 9:00-9:40 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-/12/17 1/7-3/11
2-3.5 yrs M 5:10-5:40pm 1/30-3/13*
Fee: F/W $75 per 5 week session
Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session (*No class 2/20)
MW $80 per 5 week session
Kidz Love Soccer Instructor Victory Park
Super Soccer Stars Instructors Hahamongna Park / Brookside
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER FALL WINTER
2-3.5 yrs Sa 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. 9/17-10/22 2/4-2/11
2-3 yrs Sa 9:45-10:35 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-/12/17 1/7-3/11 Fee: F/W $75 per 6 week session

Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session
MW $80 per 5 week session Tot-Soccer

Ages 3 - 4 Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big
The child’s attention will be guided by dynamic activities kids! Encourages large motor skill development through
and dramatic play to develop motor skills and basic fun soccer games and introduces small children to the
soccer skills. Super Soccer Stars coaches encourage group setting. Shin guards are required after the first
children to apply learned skills including running, meeting.

Kidz Love Soccer Instructor Gwinn Park

dribbling, and passing during the "big game." FALL WINTER
1/30-3/13*
Super Soccer Stars Instructors Central Park (West Grass Area) 3.5-4 yrs M 5:05 - 5:35 p.m. 9/12-10/17
3.5-4 yrs M 4:30-5:00pm
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
3-4 yrs Sa 9:45-10:30 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11
Fee: F/W $75 per 6 week session

Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session (*No class 2/20)
MW $80 per 5 week session
Kidz Love Soccer Instructor Victory Park
FALL WINTER
Super Soccer Stars Instructors Hahamongna Park / Brookside 3.5-4 yrs Sa 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. 9/17-10/22 2/4-3/11
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
3-4 yrs Sa 10:40-11:25 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11 Fee: F/W $75 per 6 week session

Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session Pre-Soccer
MW $80 per 5 week session
Teaches the basic techniques of the game and builds self-
Ages 4 - 5 esteem through participation and fun soccer activities.
The ultimate goal of the program at this stage is Children learn to follow instructions in a nurturing, age
to improve young children’s capacity through fun, appropriate environment. Shin guards are required after
development and learning. This class will include dynamic the first meeting.
activities that involve dribbling technique and dribbling
moves to allow each child to gain more confidence on the Kidz Love Soccer Instructor Gwinn Park
ball. The primary focus is body movement with the ball.
FALL WINTER
4-5 yrs M 4:30 - 5:05 p.m. 9/12-10/17
4-5 yrs M 3:10-3:45pm 1/30-3/13*
Super Soccer Stars Instructors Central Park (West Grass Area) Fee: F/W $75 per 6 week session

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER (*No class 2/20)

4-5 yrs Sa 10:35-11:25 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11 Kidz Love Soccer Instructor Victory Park
WINTER
Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session 4-5 yrs Sa 3:45 - 4:20 p.m. FALL 2/4-3/11
MW $80 per 5 week session Fee: F/W $75 per 6 week session 9/17-10/22

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YOUTH DANCE

ARTS & CRAFTS AZTEC DANCE / YANKUITITL

ARTS & CRAFTS Learn and practice traditional Aztec Indian dance steps,
style, movement, drum rhythms and songs. Workshops
Children will learn and have fun as they explore two and start with basic movements, and then progress to a
three dimensional art processes. Activities may include repertory of choreographed dance steps. All classes are
clay, drawing, painting, collage and print making. NOTE: accompanied by live Aztec drumming. Develop your
In-person registration required. dance skills and get an "Aztecarboics" workout!

Maggie Calderon Villa-Parke Community Center

FALL WINTER
5+ M,W 7:00-9:00 p.m. 9/5-11/9* 1/2-3/8*
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
Armory for the Arts Staff Villa-Parke Community Center (*No class 9/5, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)

FALL WINTER
6-12 yrs M 4:00-5:30 p.m. 9/5-11/7* 1/2-3/6
Fee: Free BALLET
(*No class 9/5, 1/2, 2/13, 2/20)
Challenge your child to develop rhythm, strength and
Armory for the Arts Staff Robinson Park Recreation Center coordination in a fun way! Boys and girls learn ballet
FALL WINTER positions, jumps, turns, dances and the vocabulary of
7-12 yrs 2nd Sa 11:00a.m.-12:30 p.m. 9/10 1/14 dance. An introduction to the fundamentals of ballet
10/8 2/11 movement, with an emphasis on proper placement and
11/12 3/11 alignment for classical ballet. Ballet slippers required.

Fee: Free Sheyla Maldonado Villa-Parke Community Center

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
3.5-4 yrs Tu 4:00-5:00 p.m. 9/6-11/8 11/15-12/13 1/3-3/7
FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING AND PAINTING 3.5-4 yrs F 4:00-5:00 p.m. 9/9-11/10 11/18-12/16 1/6-3/10

Instruction offered in theory and technique for basic 4-6 yrs Tu 5:00-6:00 p.m. 9/6-11/8 11/15-12/13 1/3-3/7
drawing and painting in a variety of media. Students 4-6 yrs F 5:00-6:00 p.m. 9/9 -11/10 11/18-12/16 1/6-3/10
learn the basics of drawing, including contour, shading, 5-11 yrs Tu 6:00-7:00 p.m. 9/6-11/8 11/15-12/13 1/3-3/7
perspective, portraiture and the basics of painting, 5-11 yrs F 6:00-7:00 p.m. 9/9-11/10 11/18-12/16 1/6-3/10
including color mixing, brushwork and how to use a Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
variety of paint. Various materials, like pencils, charcoal, MW $20/$40 per 5 week session
pastels, watercolors, acrylics, inks and more, will be used
to make unique and personal works of art. No previous BALLET FOLKLORICO
experience required.
Baila con nosotros! Join this fun and popular dance
Villa-Parke Community Center program. Students will learn the rich movements of this
traditional Mexican heritage dance as well as the unique
FALL WINTER dances that represent each state in Mexico. Participants
6-12 yrs Tu 4:00-5:30 p.m. 9/6-11/8 1/3-3/7 will learn choreography, increase their fitness levels and
will enjoy this traditional art of dance expression.
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session

YOUTH CERAMICS CLASS Juan Espino Villa-Parke Community Center

Work with clay, slip, and glazes while learning Beginner FALL WINTER
fundamental ceramic construction techniques. Students 5-14 yrs W,F 4:30-5:15 p.m. 9/7-11/11 1/4-3/10
are required to wear closed toe shoes, fitted clothing, no Intermediate 1/4-3/10
loose jewelry and hair must be tied back. 5-14 yrs W,F 5:15-6:00 p.m. 9/7-11/11
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
Villa-Parke Community Center
Silvia Patricia Navarro Robinson Park Recreation Center
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER FALL WINTER
6-9 yrs Sa 9:00-11:00 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11
10-12 yrs Sa 12:00-2:00 p.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11 5-14 yrs Tu,Th 6:30-8:00 p.m. 9/6-11/10 1/3-3/9

Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session

MW $20/$40 per 5 week session HIP-HOP JAZZ DANCE

Have fun learning popular moves performed by current
music stars. Boys and girls welcome. Dance recital on
last day of class.

Donna Gale Victory Park Recreation Center

FALL WINTER
6-12 yrs Tu 4:00-4:45 p.m. 9/27-11/8 1/10-2/21
Fee: F/W $95 per 7 week session

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SPORTS SUPER SOCCER STARS

Super Soccer Stars Developmental

Ages 5 - 7
The goal at this stage is to improve children’s elementary
capacity through fun games, technical skill development
and group activities. The primary focus is to increase
familiarity of space to enable children to develop team
skills. Emphasizes the awareness of teammates constantly
so that these skills can be easily transferred into the
soccer game.

Super Soccer Stars Instructor Central Park (West Grass Area)

MINI WINTER WINTER YOUTH
5-7 yrs Tu 4:45-5:45 p.m. 11/15-12/13 1/3-3/7
5-7 yrs Sa 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11
Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session

MW $80 per 5 week session

KIDZ LOVE SOCCER Ages 7 - 8
The goal at this stage is to improve children’s elementary
Since 1979, Kidz Love Soccer has been dedicated to capacity through fun games, technical skill development
teaching children the world’s most popular sport within and group activities. The primary focus is to increase
a nurturing, recreational environment. A typical session familiarity of space to enable children to develop team
experience includes age appropriate activities such as skill skills. Emphasizes the awareness of teammates constantly
demonstrations, fun games, and instructional scrimmages. so that these skills can be easily transferred into the
soccer game.

Super Soccer Stars Instructors Central Park (West Grass Area)

MINI WINTER WINTER
7-8 yrs Sa 12:35-1:35 p.m. 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11
Fee: F/W $160 per 10 week session
Young soccer enthusiasts experience soccer fun in a safe,
non-competitive environment. MW $80 per 5 week session

Kidz Love Soccer…”Where the score is always FUN to Citywide Youth Sports
FUN!”™
The Youth Sports Program provides a well-rounded com-
Kidz Love Soccer class status hotline: (888) 372-5803. petitive sports experience focusing on the importance of
good sportsmanship, physical fitness, skills development,
Soccer 1 basic fundamentals and teamwork. For more information
or to register, please call the Citywide Recreation office at
Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, (626) 744-7500. Register for any program online at www.
age-specific defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at cityofpasadena.net/reserve or email jbolden@cityofpasa-
every session, and every participant will have a ball at his dena.net for more information.
or her feet. Small-sided soccer matches will be introduced
gradually. Shin guards are required after the first meeting.

Kidz Love Soccer Instructor Gwinn Park

FALL WINTER TRAININGS & LEAGUES
5-6 yrs M 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. 9/12-10/17 1/30-3/13*
Fee: F/W $75 per session

(*No class 9/5, 2/20)

Kidz Love Soccer Instructor Victory Park BASKETBALL - MIGHTY MITE TRAINING &
WINTER LEAGUE
FALL 2/4-3/11
5-6 yrs Sa 4:20-5:05pm 9/17-10/22
Fee: F/W $75 per 6 week session The Pasadena Winter Mighty Mites Basketball League
will introduce boys and girls ages 4-8 to the basic
Soccer 2 fundamentals of basketball including shooting, dribbling,
passing, and defense during a three-week training
Kids 7-10 years of age will enjoy advanced skill building, program. Following training, participants are divided into
dribbling, passing and shooting in a team all levels is teams and begin playing league games. Age Divisions:
welcome to come enjoy the world's most popular game. 4-5, 6-8.
Shin guards are required after the first meeting.
Victory Park Center

Kidz Love Soccer Instructor Victory Park Divisions Season begins
4-8 yrs Mighty Mites 4-5 & 6-8 1/7-2/18
FALL WINTER Fee: $50/60
9/17-10/22 2/4-3/11
7-10 yrs Sa 2:30-3:15 pm Registration opens: Tuesday October 18, 2016
Fee: F/W $75 per 6 week session

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BASKETBALL - YOUTH LEAGUE FLAG FOOTBALL- MIGHTY MITE TRAINING &
LEAGUE
The Winter Youth Basketball League will introduce boys
and girls in grades 3rd-8th grade to basic and advanced Children ages 4-8 are introduced to the basic
basketball fundamentals including: ball-handling, shooting, fundamentals of the football including footwork, blocking,
passing, offensive, and defensive principles. The league passing, receiving, running, and hand-eye coordination.
is designed to offer recreation (lower division) and This program places an emphasis on the importance
competitive (upper division) league play for teams. of stretching, fitness, and conditioning in a fun and
safe environment. Following three weeks of training,
Participants wishing to enter the league, but not on a participants will be divided into teams and begin playing
current team, will be referred to teams at Victory Park, non-competitive games. Practice sessions and games are
Robinson Park, Villa-Parke, McKinley Middle School, or held at the Villa-Parke Multi-Purpose field.
their respective local schools.

Each team will play a minimum of 5-6 regular season Season begins
games. The top teams from each league will advance to 4-8 yrs Mighty Mites 4-5, Mighty Mites 6-8 9/17-10/29
the Winter Youth Basketball Playoffs. Games for 3rd-6th Registration opens: Monday July 18, 2016
grades are played Saturdays, while games for 7th-8th Fee: $50/60
grades are played on Thursdays and Fridays.

Victory Park, McKinley Middle School VOLLEYBALL - GIRLS TRAINING & LEAGUE -
NEW
Washington Middle School, Villa Parke (if necessary)
The Fall Youth Girls Volleyball Training & League
Divisions Season begins will introduce girls in grades 3rd-8th to the basic
9 - 17 yrs Division C- 3rd-4th Gr. 1/7/17 fundamentals of volleyball including: proper footwork,
Division B- 5th-6th Gr. serving, setting, hitting, passing, and blocking while
Division A- 7th-8th Gr. improving hand/eye coordination.
Division AA- 9th-12th Gr.
Fee: $50-60
Registration opens: Tuesday October 18, 2016 Following pre-season practice, participants are divided
into teams and begin playing games. Each team will
FLAG FOOTBALL - YOUTH TRAINING & LEAGUE play a minimum of 5-6 regular season games. The
top teams from each league will advance to the Youth
The Fall Youth Flag Football Training & League will Volleyball Girls playoffs. Practices and games will be held
introduce boys and girls in grades 3rd-8th grade to the on Tuesday and Thursday at various facilities including
basic fundamentals of flag football including: proper Victory Park and McKinley Middle School.
footwork, running, blocking, passing, receiving, while
improving hand/eye coordination. Beginning August 15th Girls Divisions Season begins
practices for teams forming at Robinson Park will be held 3rd-8th Gr. C-3rd-4th; B-5th-6th; A-7th- 8th 10/4
on Monday and Wednesday. Participants wishing to enter Registration opens: Tuesday July 5, 2016
the league, but not on a current team, will be referred to Fee: $50/60
teams at Victory Park, Robinson Park, Villa-Parke, or their
respective local schools. CLINICS & TOURNAMENTS

Each team will play a minimum of 5-6 regular season PRESEASON GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CLINICS
games. The top teams from each league will advance to
the Fall Flag Football Playoffs. Games for 3rd-6th grades Citywide Youth Sports instructors, coaches, trained
are played Saturday at the Villa Parke Turf Soccer Field, clinicians, and volunteers will lead participants through
while games for 7th-8th grades are played on Monday and a series of drills, stretching, and conditioning drills. In
Wednesday at the Robinson Park Turf Football Field. addition, the clinics will focus on the fundamentals of
volleyball including serving, setting, hitting, passing, and
Divisions Season begins blocking. Clinics are designed to prepare participants
9-14 yrs C 3rd-4th; B 5th-6th; A 7th-8th 9/19 for practices and the inaugural City of Pasadena Youth
Registration begins: Monday July 13, 2016 Girls Volleyball Leagues which will start the beginning of
Fee: $50/60 October.

YES - YOUTH EXPERIENCING SPORTS

Encourages children to participate in physical exercise Victory Park Gymnasium
and activities that include basketball, volleyball, indoor 3rd-8th Gr. Sa
soccer, jump rope, and much more under the instruction 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 8/27 Free
of an experienced coach. Parents are welcome to McKinley Middle School
participate in the workout! 3rd-8th Gr. Sa
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 9/10 Free

Reginald Harmon 4:00-5:00 p.m. FALL Robinson Park
9/5-11/7* WINTER
1/9-11/15
5+ M,W
Fee: Free
(*No class 9/5)

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PASADENA YOUTH PRE-SEASON BASKETBALL Youth Sports
TOURNAMENT Directory

The City of Pasadena's Citywide Youth Sports Division AYSO (Soccer League)
will host the 3rd Annual Pasadena Pre-Season Youth Registration information:
Basketball Tournament on December 10th-11th. Boys & 700 W. Woodbury Rd. Unit E.
Girls teams will be invited to participate in one of the most Altadena, CA 91001
competitive basketball tournaments in the region. www.ayso13.org
Northwest Pasadena Ponies
Games will be hosted at Victory Park, Villa Parke, (Youth Football & Cheerleading)
Washington Middle School and McKinley Middle School. Monique McMillen - President
Early bird tournament registration for teams will open (626) 408-5462
October 15, 2016. Register online at cityofpasadena.net/ pasadenaponies.com
reserve. For more information, please call (626) 744-7506 [email protected]
or email [email protected]. Pasadena American Little League (Baseball)
Dennis Clougherty
Robinson Park, Victory Park, McKinley Middle School (626) 796-3275 or pallbb.org
email: [email protected]
Washington Middle School, Villa Parke (if necessary) Pasadena Rugby Football Club
www.pasadenarfc.com
Boys & Girls Divisions: 9U-10U, 11U-12U, 13U-14U email: [email protected] YOUTH
Tournament Dates: December 10 – 11 Pasadena Lacrosse
Registration opens: Saturday October 15, 2016 Paul Onufer - Director
Early-bird team registration fee: $200 (register on or before email: [email protected]
Regular team registration fee: November 23rd) pasadenalacrosse.org
$250 (after November 23rd) Pasadena Panthers (Youth Football &
Cheerleading)
E Bowl Jason Betts - President
(626) 298-2805
4.15.17 email: [email protected]
leaguelineup.com/paspanthers
11am to 3pm // free admission // rose bowl stadium Pasadena Southwest Little League (Baseball)
Bill Marelich
For more information, Please call (626) 744-7500. www.pswll.com
email: [email protected]
Pasadena Trojans Pop Warner
(Youth Football & Cheerleading)
Gaby Jones - President
pasadenapopwarner.com
[email protected]
West Pasadena Little League (Baseball)
Beverly Bogar - West Pasadena President
(626) 483-9299
Rick Caldwell - District Administrator
(626) 252-5442
leagueline.com/westpasadena

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VILLA-PARKE

RECREATIONAL YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE

VILLA-PARKE RECREATIONAL YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE

The Villa-Parke Recreational Youth Soccer League was established in the 1970s and continues to
thrive. The league encourages skill development in a fun, recreational atmosphere. Quality
coaching and competitive matches make this league a great fit for all skill and experience levels.
Last season, the league included 89 co-ed teams and over 1,600 participants in seven age
divisions. The program also features a girls league. We hope you will join us for the 2017
Season from March 4 to June 24.

For more information, please contact
Jorge Carcamo at (626) 744-6514, [email protected]
For more information on the girl’s league, contact
Marco Bermudez at (626) 744-6511, [email protected].

REGISTRATION BY DIVISION ONLY // INSCRIPCION POR DIVISION SOLAMENTE

Early Bird Registration // Division // División Birth Year // Año de nacimiento Date // Fecha
Inscripción temprana
Mascots ’13, ’12, ‘11 Nov. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12
6th ’10, ‘09 Nov. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12
5th ’08, ‘07 Nov. 17, 18, 19
Dec. 1, 2, 3
4th ’06, ‘05 Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17
3rd ’04, ‘03 Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17
2nd ’02, ‘01 Jan. 12, 13, 14
1st ’00, ’99, ‘98 Jan. 12, 13, 14

Open Registration // All Divisions All DOB Jan. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
Inscripción abierta

REGISTRATION HOURS // HORAS DE INSCRIPCION

Thursday and Friday // Jueves y Viernes 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday // Sábado 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Fall/Winter 2016-2017 Recreation Guide

REGISTRATION FEE // VALOR DE LA INSCRIPCIÓN

Pasadena Residents or PUSD Students Early Bird Registration // Open Registration //
Residentes de Pasadena Inscripción temprana Inscripción abierta
O estudiantes de PUSD
Non-Residents and Non-PUSD Students $37.00 $48.00
No residentes y No estudiantes de PUSD
$65.00 $85.00

REGISTER ONLINE AT // INSCRIPCION EN LINEA EN:

www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve

LAST DAY TO REGISTER // ULTIMO DIA DE INSCRIPCIONES

January 28, 2017 // Enero 28, 2017

For more information, please contact
Jorge Carcamo at (626) 744-6514, [email protected]
For more information on the girl’s league, contact
Marco Bermudez at (626) 744-6511, [email protected].

Volunteer

Soccer Coaches

Needed for 2017 Season!
For more information, please call Jorge Carcamo at (626) 744-6514.

Fall/Winter 2016-2017 Recreation Guide

MARTIAL ARTS ENRICHMENT

AVIADO PILIPINO KARATE CATHOLIC BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS

Challenge your kids to learn the art of Pilipino Karate, Through mentoring, Catholic Big Brothers transforms
young tiger style. This course will teach students not only the lives of at-risk youth of all faiths and cultures by
self-defense techniques, but also develop awareness, helping them achieve their highest potential by becoming
mental focus, discipline, balance and strength of responsible, self-sufficient and productive members of
character. society. For more information, call (626) 792-5664.

Jade Aviado Victory Park Recreation Center CBBBS Villa-Parke Community Center
5-16 yrs Tu,Th 2:30-6:00 p.m. Year-round
Beginner FALL WINTER Fee: Free
6-17 yrs Th 5:00-6:00 p.m. 9/8-11/10 1/5-3/9
Intermediate 1/5-3/9
6-17 yrs Th 6:00-7:00 p.m. 9/8-11/10 CHESS CLUB
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
Checkmate! Learn to play chess and improve your game.
JU JITSU Chess has been proven to help develop critical thinking
and memory skills, confidence, sportspersonship, patience
Ju Jitsu was developed as an unarmed combat, self- and problem solving. Build confidence and develop work
defense technique by the Samurai warriors of feudal habits and time management skills. Open to all skill levels.
Japan. Traditional Ju Jitsu techniques place an emphasis
on throwing (Nage Waza), immobilizing and pinning Ronnie Williams Villa-Parke Community Center
(Osaekomi waza), joint-locking (Kansetsu waza) and
choking (Shime waza), to enable an unarmed Samurai FALL WINTER
warrior to defend against an armored opponent in battle. 7-16 yrs Sa 10:30-11:45 a.m. 9/10-11/12 1/7-3/11
Ju Jitsu is recognized as the parent martial art of Karate, Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
Judo and Aikido as well as influencing many other fighting
styles currently used in mixed martial arts competitions LEGO ROBOTICS®
and sporting events worldwide.
Take one of America's favorite toys to the next level!
Tony Grady Villa-Parke Community Center Boys and girls will design and configure a variety of
creations using LEGO® blocks, batteries and motors.
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER Using computers, participants will program inventions to
8-17 yrs M 4:00-5:45 p.m. 9/5-11/7* 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6* come to life.
1/7-3/11
4-17 yrs Sa 8:00-9:45 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 Antonio Lemus Villa-Parke Community Center

Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
7-12 yrs Sa 8:00-10:00 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11
MW $20/$40 per 5 week session 7-12 yrs Sa 10:00-12:00 p.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11
(*No class 9/5, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)
Fee: F/W $35/$75 per 10 week session
MW $20/$40 per 5 week session

XING YI CLASSES

Xing Yi is one of the famous Chinese Internal Martial PASADENA COWGIRLS DRILL TEAM & DRUM
Art. This clan focuses on how to coordinate internal and SQUAD
external body. Through training, students will learn how
to feel and understand their internal bodies and empty For girls and boys interested in participating in drill team
their minds. Therefore, they can release daily stress and & drum squad, baton twirling, and marching in weekend
reach a balanced and harmonic body and mind. parades as well as performing in competitions.

Chin Tsai Tsou Victory Park Recreation Center Charlotte Kilgore Robinson Park Recreation Center

FALL WINTER 5-18 yrs M,W,F 5:00-7:00 p.m. Year-round
Youth M 5:00 – 6:00pm 9/12-11/14 1/9-3/6* Fee: Free
Fee: F $90 per 10 week session

W $90 per 6 week session
(*No class 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)

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HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, FITNESS AND FUN! PIANO CLASSES (continued)

Come for homework assistance, fitness activities, and fun! Jim Sullivan Villa-Parke Community Center
Designed to boost your child's study and fitness habits to
improve academic performance and self-confidence. Beginner I FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
7-12 yrs M 3:30-4:15 p.m. 9/5-11/7* 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6*
7-12 yrs M 4:15-5:00 p.m. 9/5-11/7* 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6*
City Staff Villa-Parke Community Center Beginner II

8-12 yrs M-Th 4:00-6:00 p.m. PUSD-School Year 7-17 yrs M 5:00-5:45 p.m. 9/5-11/7* 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6*
Fee: Free
(*No class 9/5, 11/24, 12/26, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20) 7-17 yrs M 5:45-6:30 p.m. 9/5-11/7* 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6*
Intermediate
7-17 yrs M 6:30-7:15 p.m. 9/5-11/7* 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6*
TBI LITERACY Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
MW $20/$40 per 5 week session
Tutoring and homework assistance at Robinson Park. (*No class 9/5,1/2,1/16,2/13,2/20)
Dedicated to assisting with homework, reading, and
comprehension skills. Grades: 1 through 12. Billy Mitchell Robinson Park Recreation Center

TBI Staff Robinson Park Recreation Center Beginner FALL MINI WINTER WINTER YOUTH
11/17-12/15 1/5-3/10
6-18 yrs M-Th 3:00-5:00 p.m. September-May 7-17 yrs Th 4:00-5:00 p.m. 9/8-11/10 11/17-12/15 1/5-3/10
Fee: Free Intermediate
(*No class 9/5, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20) 6-17 yrs Th 5:30-6:30 p.m. 9/8-11/10
Fee: F/W $20/$40 10 week per session
MW $10/$20 per 5 week session
MUSIC

GUITAR INSTRUCTION

Beginning guitar students will learn chords, music theory,

and technique. Fun and interactive. This class is a great

introduction to guitar and music education. Get ready to

bring your skills to the next party or family gathering!

The intermediate course takes students to the next level
of guitar proficiency while retaining the recreational
atmosphere of no stress, musical fun.

Gabriel Deutsch Villa-Parke Community Center youth boxing gym
membership
Beginner FALL WINTER
10-17 yrs F 4:30-5:30 p.m. 9/9-11/10 1/6-3/10
10-17 yrs F 5:30-6:30 p.m. 9/9-11/10 1/6-3/10

Intermediate 1/6-3/10 Monday- Thursday 1:00-8:00 P.M.
10-17 yrs F 6:30-7:30 p.m. 9/9-11/10 Friday 1:00-7:00 P.M.
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session Ages: 8 - 17
Boys and girls welcome!
PIANO CLASSES

Group piano classes are offered to build a foundation of • Develop discipline, form, fitness and technique
music theory and the basic concepts of reading music. through boxing
Each student is provided with their own keyboard to use
for class. Students learn the basics of the instrument and • Strength and conditioning training
skills like fingering, rhythm, timing, and playing songs. • Youth Boxing & 4Fitness training
Intermediate students will take their learning to the next • After school Olympic-Style Boxing and physical
level with more complex techniques and tunes.
fitness
INTRODUCTION TO PIANO Victory Park Recreation Center • Advanced Boxing for Competition
Safoa Abboa-Offei • Villa Parke/Police Athletic League (PAL) Boxing

Beginner FALL WINTER course
1/11-3/1
7-18 yrs W 4:00-4:45 p.m. 9/14-11/2 1/11-3/1
Intermediate
7-18 yrs W 4:45-5:30 p.m. 9/14-11/2 Instructor: Fausto De La Torre
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 8 week session Location: Villa Parke Community Center

NEW! 6 month membership fee

$20 Resident $40 Non-Resident

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2016 Session Dates iTennis Group Lessons

Summer, Fall, and Winter Sessions Learn the basics. Improve your game. Whatever your skill level, iTennis offers
June 6th to Aug 28th (12 classes) group clinics and workouts all year long. Join any time and pay a prorated fee. No
Sept 6th to Nov 13th (10 classes) more than 8 students per court. Please check our website at www.rosebowltennis.
Nov 14th to Feb 5th (10 classes) com to check the status of your class.

ROSE BOWL TENNIS CENTER Desire a class at another park?

360 N. Arroyo Blvd. iTennis will resume classes at Grant Park, Eaton
Blanche Park, and possibly others starting in the
Tiny Tots (45 mins) 4-6 year olds fall session. If you are interested in participating
Thu 4:30pm, Sat 8:30am, Sat 9:30am in classes at one of Pasadena’s many parks,
Future Stars (1 hr) 6-8 year olds please e-mail us so we may look to setup a
Mon 4:00pm, Tue 4:00pm, Wed 4:00pm, Thu class that works for you. Please write to us at
5:30pm, Fri 4:00pm, Sat 8:30am, Sat 9:30am [email protected].
Big Hitters (1 hr) 8-10 year olds
Mon 5:00pm, Tue 5:00pm, Wed 5:00pm, Thu Fall Junior Team Tennis!
6:30pm, Fri 4:00pm, Sat 8:30am, Sat 9:30am
Jr Development (1.5 hrs) 10-12 year olds Ready to compete? Junior Team Tennis (JTT)
Mon 4:30pm, Tue 4:30pm, Wed 4:30pm, Thu will be starting up again late September.
6:00pm, Fri 5:00pm, Sat 10:30am Registration will be available for all level of
Teens I&II (1.5 hrs) 13-18 year olds players in the 10’s through 18’s age divisions.
Mon 6:00pm, Tue 6:00pm, Wed 6:00 We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Adult Beginner I (1 hr)
No prior tennis experience
Wed 7:30pm, Thu 6:00pm, Sun 9:00am
Adult Beginner II (1.5 hrs) NTRP 2.0-3.0
Mon 9:00am, 6:00pm, 7:30 pm; Wed 9:00am,
6:00pm, 7:30 pm; Thu 7:30pm, Fri 9:00am;
Sun 9:00am
Adult Intermediate I (1.5 hrs) NTRP 3.0-3.5
Mon 7:30pm, Wed 7:30pm, Sun 10:30am
Adult Intermediate II (1.5 hrs) NTRP 3.5-4.0
Tue 7:30pm, Thu 7:30pm, Sun 10:30am
Adult Advanced I (1.5 hrs) NTRP 4.0-4.5
Tue 7:30pm, Thu 7:30am

Class time subject to change. Please contact our office before coming to a class.

iTennis is the Mailing Address & Contact Info
City of Pasadena’s official 920 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena, CA 91030

tennis operator for all Office: (626) 325-8366 eFax (626) 628-1936
lessons, league play [email protected], www.
rosebowltennis.com
and tournaments.

This flier is not endorsed or sponsored by PUSD. Any involvement by PUSD employee is in their capacity as private citizens.

Fall/Winter 2016-2017 Recreation Guide

LPTEC ART STUDIO

la pintoresca teen education center If you are a creative person looking for a way to discover
your artistic talents in a relaxed and professional setting
monday through friday then join the TEC Art Studio. The Art Studio is open to all
SPring hours 2:00 to 7:00 pm skill levels on a drop-in basis. New and exciting projects
Summer hours 12:00 to 7:00 pm are presented on a weekly basis including, but not limited
to, crafts, drawing, painting, collage and print making. Stu-
1415 n. raymond ave. dents will also explore color, texture, and design through
pasadena ca, 91103 a variety of projects.

(626) 345-0706 Christian Aldrete La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
Follow & Like us! 11-18yrs Th 4:00pm-5:00p.m. 9/21-11/10 11/17-12/15 1/4-3/8
Fee: Free
@LPTEC
La Pintoresca Teen Education Center TEENS

CHOOSE MY PLATE COOKING CLASS

Join the Choose My Plate teen cooking class and learn
how to cook delicious and nutritious meals. Teens will
engage in a weekly nutrition education series for building
healthy meals. The program aims to help teens prepare a
range of meals through guided, hands-on lessons. Teens
will participate in a cook-off battle at the end of the ses-
sion to show off their newly attained cooking skills.

Lisa Lim La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
11-18yrs Th 5:00pm-6:00p.m. 9/21-11/10 11/17-12/15 1/4-3/8
Fee: Free

ART IN THE PARK DOCUMENTARY PHOTO

Through the application of various art forms as a medium, Photographers are storytellers who use their cameras
students will be exposed to the historical content of art, to capture people, places and events. Join our digital
as well as discover painting and sketching techniques to photography class and learn to tell your story using visual
better express themselves creatively and visually while aids to capture your imagination. Have fun taking pictures,
utilizing hands on exercises and independent activities. gain a basic understanding of photographic techniques
Students will be exposed to the elements of art concepts, and begin to creatively use Photoshop to transform
color theory, as well as acquire knowledge of sketching your images into works of art. Students will also learn
styles, painting and color theory. to digitally share their photos on iPhoto using the latest
mac software. Participants will learn to identify the best
images for a final exhibition.

La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center

WINTER
1/3-3/7
WINTER 11-18 yrs Tu 4:00-5:30pm
1/2-3/11*
11-18yrs M 4:00-5:00pm Fee: Free

Fee: Free
(*No class 1/2,1/16,2/13,2/20)

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LEADING LADIES

The Leading Ladies mentoring program empowers
middle and high school girls to become confident, self-
directed, and exceptional leaders by providing them
with opportunities to excavate their personal power.
The instructor presents on various issues such as
feminism, school, etiquette, career development, college
preparation, relationships, health education, makeup,
fashion and much more.

La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center

WINTER
11-18yrs W 4:00-5:00pm 1/4-3/8
Fee: Free

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTING

DESSERT DELIGHTS Do you dream of becoming the next great actor or
actress? Would you like to gain more confidence by get-
Desserts have never tasted so deliciously healthy! From ting in front of a camera? This program is for students
gluten free baking to fresh fruit smoothies, there is with no formal training in acting and who are interested
something for everyone in this new Dessert Delights sit-com acting. Lights, Camera, Acting prepares students
class. Join us for hands on dessert competition, explore to be skilled and marketable to work in films. Students
the fun in healthy recipes and see who will be crowned use what they've learned and apply their acting training
the next best Teen Chef. in a short SIT-COM and can use footage to prepare pro-
fessional portfolios.
Lisa Lim La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center

WINTER Monet Cares La Pintoresca Teen Ed Cen-
11-18 yrs Th 5:00-6:00pm 1/5-3/9 ter FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
Fee: Free 9/7-11/9 11/16-12/14 1/4-3/8
11-18yrs W 4:00pm-5:00p.m
Fee: Free

MAKE UP ACADEMY - NEW

Enhance you beauty by learning the basics of how to

apply makeup for any occasion. You have permission to

play in this class where an instructor will help you learn

everything from skin care to the latest makeup trends!

Natalie Patterson La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center

FALL WINTER
11-18yrs M 4:00pm-5:00p.m. 9/5*-11/10 1/2-3/11*
Fee: Free
(*No class 9/5,1/2,1/16,2/13,2/20)

GRAPHIC ARTS

Video games, websites, 3D animated movies and visual
effects – at the foundation of all great digital media is
creative graphic design and breathtaking digital art.
Students develop and improve their graphic design skills
while mastering professional design tools like Adobe®
Photoshop® and Illustrator®. Students learn logo design,
typography, colors and gradients, line art, vector graphics
and character design.

Joey Sanchez La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center
Armory Center for the Arts
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
11-18yrs Tu 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 9/6-11/8 11/15-12/12 1/3-3/7
Fee: Free

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PASADENA YOUTH COUNCIL

Don’t wait until next summer to get job ready! Join us Pasadena Youth Council provides youth ages 12 to 18
for the professional development program that prepares the opportunity to participate in the democratic process
students to gain the valuable skills needed to successfully through meaningful roles in public policy, planning and
complete a volunteer, internship, or work service projects. decision-making, which can lead to improved outcomes
Participants will develop professional practices that will for youth and the community.
help them develop as young professionals. Students are
trained on resume preparation, how to job search, profes- Meetings are held at:
sional attire, interview preparation and much more. Earn City Hall
your professional development certificate that will get you 100 North Garfield Avenue
a jump landing your first summer job! Grand Conference Room S038
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
Wendy Duran La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER All youth welcome!
9/6-11/8 11/15-12/12 1/3-3/7 Past Youth Council events, forums, and projects include:
11-18yrs Tu 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Proclamation on Bullying
Fee: Free • Annual Networking Event
• Week of Kindness
TEEN TALK • Mayor’s Tree Lighting
• Stamp Out For Hunger
Join us for Teen Talk, the discussion based safe space • Tree Planting
where teens can openly ask questions and get answers • Operation Gobble
from a professional about everything from depression, • Collaborate PASadena
safe sex, STDs, body image, masculinity, dating, trauma, • Youth Master Plan
physical and mental disabilities, the truth about getting • Youth Enrichment Service (Y.E.S.) Grant Program
help, and more! Help us break the stigma around getting
help. Don’t miss out on your chance to educate yourself APPLICATION DEADLINE
on the stuff they don’t teach you in school. SPRING 2017 SESSION
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016
Pasadena Public Heath Staff La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center Application available online at http://cityofpasadena.net/
humanservices/pasadena_youth_council/.
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER For more information, please contact Maricela Galvez at
11-18yrs W 5:00pm-6:00p.m. 9/7-11/9 11/16-12/14 1/4-3/8 (626) 744-7304 or [email protected].

Fee: Free www.cityofpasadena.net 21

TEC CIVIC YOUTH FORCE VOLUNTEER GROUP

Interested in getting job ready and obtaining volunteer or
community service hours? The LPTEC Civic Youth Force
provides vital input on teen issues while promoting great-
er youth involvement in the community. TEC Civic Youth
Force members engage in a variety of civic engagement
projects throughout 2015-2016 academic year including
service learning projects, volunteering at special events,
and engaging in youth programming.

Jose Madera La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
11-18yrs M 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 9/5*-11/10 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/11*
Fee: Free

(*No class 9/5,1/2,1/16,2/13,2/20)

TEC HIGH SCHOOL BOUND-AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAM

The TEC High School Bound After School Program assists
middle school students to identify resources needed to
succeed in high school. The program offers afterschool
homework assistance, time management tips,
PUSD Academics 101, athletic opportunities, mentoring
and a variety of guest speakers.

LPTEC Staff La Pintoresca Teen Ed Center

FALL WINTER
11-13yrs M-Th 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. 9/5*-11/10 1/2- 3/11*
Fee: Free
(*No class 9/5,1/2,1/16,2/13,2/20)

ADULTS WOW! DANCE ON THE MOVE
DANCE
Magical, transforming choreographed form of popular
AEROBICS DANCE FITNESS dance performed without regard to race, gender, or age
by a group of dancers in one or more lines. Develop
This tried and true workout will get you in shape while cardiovascular fitness by strengthening the heart and
building flexibility, strength, stamina, coordination, muscle increasing blood volume. This class will boost brain power
tone and balance through fun, repeated movement of all by improving memory skills, tones the body, improves
of the muscle groups with very low impact. This popular, posture and balance, builds confidence, and provides
co-ed class is a perfect way to dust off those sneakers and opportunities to build friendships. Call (626) 676-4968 for
get back in shape! more information.

Rita Turner Jackie Robinson Community Center

FALL WINTER
18+ M 6:00-7:30p.m. 9/5-11/7* 1/2-3/6*
Fee: Free
(*No class 9/5, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)

Staff Villa-Parke Community Center

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER HEALTH & FITNESS
15 + M-F 5:15-6:15 p.m. 9/5-11/10* 11/14-12/16 1/2-3/10*
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
MW $20/$40 per 5 week session
(*No class 9/5, 11/11, 11/24, 11/25, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)
ACTIVE JUMP START EXERCISE

AZTEC DANCE: YANKUITITL This low to moderate intensity class is a whole-body
workout of aerobic conditioning, resistance training and
Learn and practice traditional Aztec Indian dance flexibility. Get your body trim, strong, flexible and healthy.
steps, style, movement, drum rhythms and songs. Jump start your fitness and get back in shape!
Workshops start with basic movements, then progress
to a repertory of choreographed dance steps. All classes Erik Lomeli Villa-Parke Community Center
are accompanied by live Aztec drumming. This class is
non-competitive and participants of all abilities learn at FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
their own pace. Develop your dance skills and get an
"Aztecarboics" workout! Registration required. 18 + M,W,F 9:00-10:00 a.m. 9/5-11/11* 11/14-12/16 1/2-3/10*
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
Maggie Calderon Villa-Parke Community Center
MW $20/$40 per 5 week session
(*No class 9/5, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)

FALL WINTER
18 + M,W 7:00-9:00 p.m. 9/5-11/9* 1/2-3/8*
Fee: $35/$70 per 10 week session BETTER LIFE PILATES

(*No class 9/5, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20) Does your back ache? Are you often fatigued? Would you
like more energy & enthusiasm for your daily activities?
BALLET FOLKLORICO If you answered yes to any of these questions Better Life
Pilates is right for you! Not only will you learn proper
Baila con nosotros! Join this fun and popular dance alignment and exercise technique, you will also strengthen
program. Students will learn the rich movements of this your abs and back as well as improve your flexibility,
traditional Mexican heritage dance as well as the unique concentration and coordination.
dances that represent each state in Mexico. The program
includes both instruction and opportunities to perform. Kelly Etter Victory Park Recreation Center
Participants will learn choreography, increase their FALL WINTER
fitness levels and will enjoy this traditional art of dance
expression. 18 + M 9:00-9:55 am 9/12-10/3* 1/12-2/2
18 + Th 8:30-9:25 am 9/15-10/6
Juan Espino Villa-Parke Community Center Fee: F/W $80 per 4 week session
(*No class 9/5,1/16, 2/13, 2/20)

FALL WINTER BODY ROCK
15 + F 6:30-7:15 p.m. 9/9-11/11 1/6-3/10
Fee: $35/$70 per 10 week session
(*No class 11/11) Rock your body and get in shape at any age or fitness
level! An energy filled class with various types of exercise
Silvia Patricia Navarro Robinson Park Recreation Center from aerobics, dance, and endurance to plyometrics,
strength, and conditioning. MOMS! No worries, child care
FALL WINTER available during class.

18 + Tu, Th 6:30-8:00 p.m. 9/6-11/10 1/3-3/9 Crystal Amaya Robinson Park Recreation Center
Fee: $20/$40 per 10 week session
FALL WINTER
15 + M,W 9:00-10:00 a.m. 9/5-11/9* 1/2-3/8*
Fee: $35/$70 per 10 week session
(*No class 9/5, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)

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SALSA WORKOUT MARTIAL ARTS

Dance and exercise with a very lively, active group. Build NO GI BRAZILIAN JUJITSU/SUBMISSION
cardiovascular fitness and maintain a physically fit body. GRAPPLING - NEW
Must obtain a referral from CHAP Care to participate.

CHAP Care Staff Jackie Robinson Community Center

FALL WINTER No Gi Brazilian Ju Jitsu/Submission Grappling is a sport
18 + M,W,Th 5:30-6:30 p.m. 9/5-11/14 1/3-3/9 in which the object is to submit your opponent using a
Fee: Free variety of joint locks and chokes, or to win the match on
points. It is also used in mixed martial arts tournaments.
WOMEN'S INDOOR SOCCER Competitions in this sport resemble Brazilian Ju Jitsu
competitions, although competitors do not usually wear
Get fit and have fun! Women’s Indoor Soccer features Gis. This lack of Gi increases the amount of speed and
athleticism required, and it also limits the sweeping and
constant, end-to-end action, developing physical fitness submission options of the competitors.

in speed, power, coordination, and endurance. Recreation Tony Grady Villa-Parke Community Center ADULT

games match teammates for a fun and exciting game for

all participants.

Derrick Baker Robinson Park Recreation Center Beginner FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
18 + Th 7:00-8:30 p.m. 9/8-11/10 11/17-12/15* 1/5-3/9
FALL WINTER 18 + Sa 10:00-11:45 a.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11
15 + F 6:00-9:00 p.m. 9/9-11/11 1/6-3/10 (*No class 11/24)
Fee: F/W $15 per 10 week session

YOGA Advanced
18 + Sa 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11
Hatha yoga classes focus on safe strength and flexibility Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
development, breath work meditation and relaxation.
Increase body awareness and fitness while reducing MW $20/$40 per 5 week session
stress. Great for beginning and intermediate students
with variations for simplicity and change, and perfect for T’AI CHI CH’UAN
anyone looking for a place of calm and support. Wear
comfortable clothing and abstain from eating an hour T’ai Chi Ch’uan is an internal Chinese Martial Art. Learning
before class. and practicing the forms promotes relaxation, balance,
flexibility, and strength. Tai Chi works to help restore
Marilyn Evans, RN, MA Victory Park Recreation Center the balance between one's physical, mental and spiritual
natures. With regular practice one will eventually develop
instinctive self-defense skills.

FALL WINTER Dede Nardini Victory Park Recreation Center
18 + Th 8:45-10:00 a.m. 9/8-11/10 1/5-3/9
Fee: $7 per class/ $8 for non-seniors
Avry Budka Villa-Parke Community Center Beginner FALL WINTER
18 + Th 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 9/8-11/10 1/5-3/9
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER Intermediate 1/5-3/9

18 + Sa 1:45-3:00 p.m. 9/10-11/12 11/19-12/17 1/7-3/11 18 + Th 10:00-11:15 a.m. 9/8-11/10
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session Fee: $7 per class

MW $20/$40 per 5 week session XING YI CLASSES

ZUMBA FITNESS Xing Yi is one of the famous Chinese Internal Martial
Arts. This clan focuses on how to coordinate internal and
Join the Zumba fitness party in one exhilarating hour external body.Through training, students will learn how to
of caloric burning, heart racing, muscle pumping, body feel and understand their internal bodies and empty their
energizing movements meant to engage and captivate. minds. Therefore, they can release daily stress and reach a
Zumba fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing balance and harmonic body and mind.
moves to create a fun and dynamic workout system
designed to be fun and easy to do. Chin Tsai Tsou Victory Park Recreation Center

Crystal Amaya Robinson Park Recreation Center FALL WINTER
18+ M 6:15-7:15 pm 9/5-11/7 1/2-3/6
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER Fee: F/W $90 per 10 week session

18 + Tu,Th 9:00-10:00 a.m. 9/6-11/10 11/15-12/15* 1/3-3/9 (*No class 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)
18 + Tu,Th 5:30-6:30 p.m. 9/6-11/10 11/15-12/15* 1/3-3/9

Fee: F/W $40 per 10 week session

MW $20 per 5 week session
(*No class 11/24)

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SPECIAL INTERESTS Pasadena City College courses are being offered at Villa-
Parke Community Center.

CERAMICS Please note: Dates reflect PCC academic school semester.

BUSN 2611A - COMPUTER KEYBOARDING A-
BILINGUAL

Class curriculum includes hand-building and glazing. No General overview of keyboarding techniques using
experience necessary or required, join us and get your the touch method for bilingual students. Emphasis on
hands dirty and have fun! First bag of clay, firing and keyboard mastery and preparation of basic documents.
glazing of pieces produced in the studio is included in the Total of 10 hours lecture and 26 hours laboratory.
class fee. Each student must wear appropriate clothing,
including closed-toed shoes. Please bring an apron. Staff Villa-Parke Community Center
FALL 6:00 - 6:35 p.m. 08/29-10/23 16 weeks
Joe Galarzo Villa-Parke Community Center 18 + M-W
Fee: Free
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
18 + Th 9:30-11:30 a.m. 9/8-11/10* 11/17-12/15* 1/5-3/9
Fee: F/W $35/$70 per 10 week session
MW $20/$40 per 5 week session BUSN 2611B - COMPUTER KEYBOARDING A-
BILINGUAL
(*No class 11/24)
General overview of keyboarding techniques for bilingual
CITIZENSHIP / ESL CLASS students. Emphasis on the development of speed and
accuracy, and correct formatting of business documents
The class is sponsored by the San Gabriel Valley Literacy to produce documents that meet business standards.
For students with prior keyboarding experience.
Council. Recommended keyboarding speed of 25 words per
minute. Total of 10 hours lecture and 44 hours laboratory.
San Gabriel Literacy Council Villa-Parke Community Center

18 + Sa 9:00-11:30 a.m. Year-round
Fee: $5 per class
Staff Villa-Parke Community Center
San Gabriel Literacy Council Jackie Robinson Comm Center 18 + M-W
18 + M-W
18 + Tu,Th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. FALL WINTER Fee: Free
Fee: $5 per class 9/6-11/10 1/3-3/9 6:00 - 6:35 p.m. 10/24-12/18 16 weeks
6:40 - 9:05 p.m. 10/24-12/18 16 weeks

DOMINOES CLUB BUSN 7310 - COMPUTER MICROSOFT
WINDOWS APPLICATIONS-BILINGUAL
JRCC Dominoes Club meets every day at Jackie Robinson
Introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system
Community Center. for bilingual students. Topics include Windows desktop,
help, file and folder management, accessing applications
Jackie Robinson Comm Center and communicating, and customizing a computer using
the control panel. Recommended keyboarding speed of
21 + M-F 12:00-6:00 p.m. Year-round* 25 words per minute. Total of 36 hours of lecture and 18
Fee: Free hours laboratory.
(*No class 5/30, 7/4)

PIANO CLASS

An introduction to the piano for intermediate level Staff Villa-Parke Community Center
students. Advanced and ensemble by instructor approval.

Billy Mitchell Robinson Recreation Center 18 + M-W 6:00 - 6:55 p.m. 08/29-12/18 16 weeks
M-W 7:00 - 7:35 p.m. 08/29-12/18 16 weeks
FALL WINTER 18 +
18 + Th 9:30-11:30 a.m. 9/8-11/10 1/5-3/9 Fee: Free
Fee: $35/$70 per 10 week session

RETIREMENT PLANNING TODAY ESLN 1010A - ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - LEVEL 1 - CONDENSED
Recent and ongoing tax law changes, an uncertain future
for Social Security and the shift toward employee- Introduction to basic grammatical functions with
directed retirement plans make the need for sound an emphasis on the development of language skills
financial strategies incredibly important. for listening with understanding and speaking to be
understood. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Your tuition fee covers both you and your spouse skills are integrated in basic life skills and basic work skills
and includes a 230 page textbook with examples and themes encountered in everyday context. Total of 72
illustrations. hours of lecture.

Harvest Financial Staff Victory Park Recreation Center Staff Villa-Parke Community Center
18 + M-W
FALL WINTER Fee: Free
6:00 - 8:05 p.m. 08/29-12/18 16 weeks
50 + Sa 9:00am – 12:00pm 9/17 & 9/24 2/4 & 2/11
Th 6:00pm – 9:00 pm 9/29 & 10/6 2/9 & 2/16
Fee: $59 per session

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SPORTS LASportsNet

Join our adult sports leagues including:

ASL-ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE-COED

Ages: 18 and older. LASportsNet is running a 7v7 coed Flag Football League
Adult Men/Women/CoEd 7 v 7 soccer. Stay fit, build your under the lights on the pristine turf fields of Robinson
skills and have fun on the field! League prizes awarded to Park!
1st and 2nd place teams. Games are played every Sunday Beginning in January, come out and join us on Thursday
outside of the Rose Bowl, on the state-of-the-art Villa- nights at 8:00 p.m. for an exciting 9-weeks of play with
Parke Synthetic Field, and at Hahamongna Park. All skill top of the line equipment, paid and trained referees,
levels welcome! Season runs 8 to 10 weeks. player stat tracking, weekly game recaps and league
leader awards! Following the games join LASN at their
$550 entry fee per team. local sponsor bar for continued fun as teams compete in
$150 deposit required to hold team spot. social competitions!
$65 per individual plus $20 player ID card fee. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome
to join. To register for the upcoming season, visit
For more information, contact Sherisse Tuck, ASL Presi- www.lasportsnet.com/PasadenaFlagFootball. ADULT
dent, at (626) 840-7300 or email: pasadenasoccer@gmail.
com. Visit us at www.adultsoccerleague.com. INDOOR VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE 6V6 COED

FASTBREAK 360 ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE LASportsNet is running a 6v6 coed Indoor Volleyball
League on Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. at Victory Park.
Join the competitive fun, build your skills and stay in LASN Volleyball includes stat tracking, weekly MVP’s,
shape! Pasadena Adult Basketball league games are weekly game recaps and overall fun. Following the games
played at Victory Park and Robinson Park with two the fun will continue as we will head over to our local
referees. Track your skills development and performance sponsor bar for food, drinks and social competitions.
with weekly game statistics provided. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome to join.
To register for the upcoming season, visit
Each team plays a 10-game season followed by playoffs. www.lasportsnet.com/PasadenaIndoorVolleyball.
See you on the court!
Four seasons per year are offered: COED BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Days/hours: Mon 6:30p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Coed Pasadena Basketball LASN Style is back with a fun,
Tue, Wed 6:30p.m. - 10:00 p.m. social coed league with weekly and season MVP's, stat
Divisions: Open Levels tracking and more! Join us and see why LASportsnet is
Fee: $450 Team Registration + $35 Referee Fees "A Smarter Way to Play" 5 vs 5 Co-ed Basketball! Team
minimum: 9 players (2 Male or 2 Female). Each team
For information, call Miguel Gutierrez at (323) 595-5135 or plays 8 regular season games. The top 8 teams advance
visit their website at www.fastbreak360.com to the LASN Playoffs. Registration covers all referee fees
and team shirts for the season. Any registrations after the
MAJOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL deadline will not be guaranteed a shirt.
Games are played on Tuesday nights.
It's time for Pasadena Adult Softball! Men’s leagues
play Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday afternoon/ Registration is $75.00 per player. To register please visit
evening. Co-Ed leagues available Monday, Wednesday, www.lasportsnet.com or email carlyn.couch@lasportsnet.
Thursday and Sunday afternoon/evening. Games are com if you have any questions.
primarily at Brookside and Jefferson Parks.
www.cityofpasadena.net 25
New entry $435 per team. Returning $400 per team for a 10-game season
plus $20 per game for officials.

For information, contact Cathy of Major League Softball,
at (818) 559-8787 extension 3.

WAKA IS MUCH MORE THAN JUST A KICKBALL
LEAGUE

A truly co-ed social experience! If you’re interested in
playing with a fun group of people, look no further! Meet
new friends while getting some exercise and enjoying the
beautiful Rose Bowl area. Registration is now open!

Adults, come join the fun and see why kickball isn’t just
for kids! There is a place for you in WAKA no matter what
your talent level.

Games are played on Fridays from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at
Brookside Park, Fields 2 & 3. Contact us at www.kickball.
com/Cacrown for more information and to join our league.

.

FITNESSVILLA-PARKE CENTER NUTRITION
& Boxing gym
& GARDENING
NEW MEMBERSHIP FEES

Membership Status Fee for The Villa-Parke Community Garden was created through
Youth/Senior Boxing or Fitness Center 6 months the support of the City of Pasadena, Little Green Fingers
Children’s Garden Collaborative and Pasadena Community
Resident $20.00 Gardens Conservancy.

Youth/Senior Boxing & Fitness Center Resident $30.00 The Villa Verde Community Garden includes two separate
garden areas: Villa Verde Rooftop Garden, serving
Adult Weight Rm. or Boxing Gym Resident $60.00 30 families, and the Head Start Garden, serving 80
pre-K pupils and their families. The community garden
Adult Boxing & Fitness Center Resident $90.00 aligns with the City of
Pasadena Public Health
Youth/Senior Boxing or Fitness Center Non Res. $40.00 Department’s mission to
promote the physical,
Youth/Senior Boxing & Fitness Ctr Combo. Non Res. $60.00 social and mental well-
being of Pasadena
Adult Boxing Gym or Fitness Center Non Res. $120.00 residents.

Adult Boxing & Fitness Center Non Res. $180.00 Garden Hours:

Weight Room: 15+ Mon - Fri • 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
M-F 10:00a.m.-8:45 p.m. Sat • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Age Sat. 10:00a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sun • Closed
Days/Hours:
10+ For more information, please call the
Boxing Gym: M-F 1:00-7:45p.m. Villa-Parke Community Center at (626) 744-6530.

Age COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Days/Hours:
Middle and high school students can receive community
Like the City of Pasadena-Human Services and Recreation service hours and credit by volunteering at the
Department page on Facebook to learn about our events, community garden! Please contact Lamar Anderson at
programming and special deals. [email protected].

• Take advantage of these local resources to meet
the daily recommended servings of fruits and
veggies!

• Sign up for the monthly seed to table workshops.

• Start a garden at home or apply for a garden plot
at the Villa Verde Rooftop Garden.

• Shop for seasonal produce at the Villa-Parke
Farmers’ Market Weekly on Tuesdays, 8:30a.m.-
12:30 p.m.

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FACILITY & PARK

RESERVATIONS

Reserve a space for your parties, picnics, sporting games and special events. From the
beautiful and scenic La Casita del Arroyo to picnic shelters and functional classrooms,
we have a space to meet your needs.
For more information on available options and requirements, contact the Reservation
Desk at (626) 744-7199 or by email at [email protected]. Reservations can
also be submitted online at www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve.

Fall/Winter 2016-2017 Recreation Guide

SPORT FIELDS

RESERVATIONS

From indoor and outdoor basketball courts to large multipurpose fields and softball and
baseball diamonds, consider us for your sports field needs.
For more information on available options and requirements, contact the Citywide
Recreation Office at (626) 744-7506 or by email at [email protected].
Reservations can also be submitted online at www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve.

Fall/Winter 2016-2017 Recreation Guide

SENIORS KNITTING

ARTS & CRAFTS Join us on Mondays and tackle the art of knitting. Practice
the stiches required for creating one-of-a-kind designs.
Learn and practice: casting on, knitting, purling, increase
and decrease, add yarn, change colors and redding
knitting patterns.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR SENIORS Villa-Parke Community Center

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
50+ M 9:30-11:00 a.m. 9/5-11/7 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6
Get crafty! Learn new skills, create projects for gifts or Fee: Free
display and have fun creating a wide variety of new arts (*No class 9/5, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)
and craft projects. Students of all experience levels are
welcome. SEWING CLASS

Instructor Villa-Parke Community Center Sewing instructions for beginner and advanced students.

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER Learn to make beautiful clothing while saving from SENIOR

50+ F 9:30-11:00 a.m. 9/9-11/11 11/18-12/16 1/6-3/10 spending on high store prices.
Fee: Free
(*No class 11/11, 11/25) Mary Uchiyama Jackie Robinson Community Center

CRAFT SPECIALTIES FALL WINTER
50 + W 1:00-4:00 p.m. 9/7-11/9 1/4/-3/8
Fee: Free
Learn crafts and have fun making ceramic art for sale or
for personal satisfaction. HEALTH & FITNESS

Armory Center Jackie Robinson Community Center
for the Arts Staff
FALL WINTER
55 + Th 9:00-11:30 a.m. 9/8-11/10 1/5-3/9 BEGINNERS TAI CHI

Fee: Free Beginner Tai Chi will teach you the basic concept and
theory of Tai Chi to enhance your physical and spiritual
well-being. Come find out why Tai Chi is considered one
CREATIVE CRAFTS & CERAMICS of the greatest treasures of China. This class is sponsored
by the Pasadena Senior Center.
Learn to make ceramic bowls, pots and a variety of
wonderful crafts. Irene Young Villa-Parke Community Center
Year-round
Kt Boyce Jackie Robinson Community Center 50 + Tu 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Fee: Free
FALL WINTER
50 + Tu 12:00-2:00 p.m. 9/6-11/8 1/3-3/7
Fee: Free CHAIR AEROBICS

CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB This course offers a combination of low-impact and chair

Join fellow knitters, to drink coffee, socialize and share aerobics and the use of weights. Participants tone their
projects and techniques. This is a self-directed club with
no instructor. muscles and increase flexibility. This class is sponsored by

the Pasadena Senior Center.

Wanda Nelson Villa-Parke Community Center

Villa-Parke Community Center 50 + W 8:30-9:30 a.m. Year-round
Fee: Free

55 + W & Th 9:00-11:30 a.m. Year-round
Fee: Free
(*No class 11/24) Annie Louise Edwards Jackie Robinson Community Center

FALL WINTER
50 + Tu&Th 10:30-11:30 a.m. 9/6-11/10 1/3-3/9
Fee: Free
JEWELRY

Learn the basic techniques to design your very own mas- CHAIR YOGA
terpiece. Learn about different wires, crimping techniques,
The chair yoga class consists of improving balance,
and design theory. strength, flexibility, and overall health. This class is
adaptable to any fitness level. First Friday of each month.
Instructor Villa Parke Community Center

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER Kathy Eastwood Jackie Robinson Community Center
50+ Tu 10:00-11:30 a.m. 9/6-11/8 11/15-12/13 1/3-3/7
FALL WINTER
Fee: Free 50 + 1st F 10:00-11:00 a.m. 9/9,10/7,11/4,12/2 1/6,2/3,3/3

Fee: Free

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COUNTRY WESTERN LINE DANCING ZUMBA GOLD

Enjoy dance and exercise with this fun loving and very Zumba Gold is a Latin dance inspired workout that
is geared for seniors. This type of exercise builds
lively group of line dancers. Meet new and interesting cardiovascular health, improves posture, and aides in
lengthening the body as each dance is choreographed to
people. encourage movement of muscles in the torso, legs, and
arms. Zumba Gold includes a medley of dance styles. The
Vivian Robles Jackie Robinson Community Center intention of the class is to move a little and have a lot of
fun even if you don’t perform each move perfectly! This
FALL WINTER class is sponsored by the Pasadena Senior Center.
50 + W 9:00-10:30 a.m 9/7-11/9 1/4-3/8

Fee: F/W $25 per 10 week session

DANCE FITNESS Leslie Field & Dee Reese Jackie Robinson Comminity Center

Have fun and move to the rhythm of music with this low- FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
impact dance fitness class tailored for senior citizens. 50 + T-Th 1:30-2:30 p.m 9/6-11/10 11/15-12/15 1/3-3/9
1/6-3/10
Instructor Villa-Parke Community Center F 12:30-1:30 p.m. 9/9/-11/11 11/18-12/16
Fee: Free
50 + M 8:30-9:30 a.m Year-round (*No class 11/11)
Fee: Free
Dee Reese Villa-Parke Community Center

LOW IMPACT CLASS 50 + Th 8:30-9:30 a.m Year-round
ARTHRITIS / AEROBIC EXERCISES Fee: Free

Great music and great moves. Mat work and build SPECIAL INTEREST
strength with light weights. For more information, please
call Wanda (626) 398-4462 or (951) 205-7517 or Annette BRIDGE CLUB
at (626) 354-8044.
Pasadena Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Monday at
Wanda Nelson Victory Recreation Center
and Annette Martinson Jackie Robinson Community Center.

Calvin Duran Jackie Robinson Community Center

50 + M,W,F 8:00-9:00 a.m. Year-round* 50 + M 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Year-round
$4 per class for Senior Center members and $5 for non-members. Fee: Free
(*No class 9/5, 11/25, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20) (*No class 9/5, 1/2,1/16,2/13,2/20)

LOW IMPACT FITNESS EXERCISE CHESS, CHECKERS, DOMINOES & LOTERÍA

Get moving and stay active with this fitness class targeted Come and play one of these fun filled board games
especially for seniors. This total body workout consists with friends and other participants. Game boards
of various exercises and athletic drills that target specific provided.
body regions and fitness components. Train and condition
your core, upper and lower body in this cardio and Villa-Parke Community Center
strength session that challenges all major muscle groups.
Improve your endurance, energy, cardiovascular fitness, 50 + 1st&3rd W 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Year-round
speed, agility, and muscular strength with this low impact Fee: Free
workout. Come prepared to work hard and break a sweat!
COMPUTER CLASSES
Erik Lomeli Villa-Parke Community Center
Bilingual class! This class is designed as an introduction
FALL MINI WINTER WINTER to computers for senior citizens. You do not need to
50 + Tu,Th 9:30-10:30 a.m. 9/6-11/10 11/15-12/15* 1/3-3/9 own a computer to attend. This hands-on class focuses
Fee: F/W $25/$50 10 week per session on building your comfort and skill with computers – from
MW $15/$25 5 week per session hardware to software, the internet and email to word
(*No class 11/24) processing, this class will help make your computer
experience more enjoyable and productive.

SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM Pamela Cantero Villa-Parke Community Center

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
50 + M 12:30-2:00 p.m. 9/5-11/7 11/14-12/12 1/2-3/6
Since 1986, The Intervale Senior Services Program Fee: Free
has helped the YWCA San Gabriel Valley reach out (*No class 9/5, 1/2,1/16,2/13,2/20)
and embrace aging members of the community with
compassion and support.

Jackie Robinson Community Center Computer literacy class that includes the applications built
into the computer, learning to use the mouse and review
60 + M-F 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Year-round*
Fee: $3 Suggested Donation of the keyboard.

Southern California Jackie Robinson Community Center
Resource Center
Villa-Parke Community Center FALL WINTER

60 + M-F 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Year-round* 50+ M 9:30-11:00 a.m. 9/5-11/7 1/2-3/6
Fee: $3 Suggested Donation
Fee: Free
(* No class 9/5, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20)

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DOMINOES CLUB WEDNESDAY MATINEE

JRCC Dominoes Club meets every day at Jackie Robinson Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of the
month for an early matinee. The films are shown with
Community Center. closed captioning for bilingual speakers and for the
hearing impaired. Free popcorn will be provided. Viewers
Jackie Robinson Community Center are advised to consider the film ratings which may be
based on language, violence or sexual content.
50 + M-F 12:00-6:00 p.m. Year-round*
Fee: Free

(*No class 9/5, 11/11, 11/24, 11/25, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20) Staff Villa-Parke Community Center

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 50 + 2nd&4th W 12:30-2:00 p.m. Year-round

This course is tailored for senior citizens. Participants Fee: Free
will be introduced to English pronunciation, the alphabet,
numbers and basic literacy (reading and writing).

Pamela Cantero Villa-Parke Community Center U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASS

50 + M,W 10:00-11:00 a.m Year-round* This course is tailored for senior citizens. Basic overview SENIOR
F 9:00-11:00 a.m. Year-round* of U.S. history and government with the goal of helping
Fee: Free participants prepare for the naturalization test.

(*No class 9/5, 11/11, 11/24, 11/25, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 2/20) Pamela Cantero Villa-Parke Community Center

HAPPY SENIORS FRIDAY CLUB FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
50 + Tu, Th 9:30-11:00 a.m. 9/6-11/10 11/15-12/15 1/3-3/9
Fee: Ages 55+ Free
Meets every Friday at Jackie Robinson Community Center Ages 54 and under, $25 per session
to play Bid Whisk, watch movies and enjoy popcorn. (*No class 11/11, 11/24)

Jackie Robinson Community Center

50 + F 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Year-round*

Fee: Free
(*No class 11/25)

JEWELRY

Learn the basic techniques to design your very own mas-
terpiece. Learn about different wires, crimping techniques,

and design theory.

Instructor Villa Parke Community Center

FALL MINI WINTER WINTER
50+ Tu 10:00-11:30 a.m 9/6-11/8 11/15-12/13 1/3-3/7

Fee: Free

MEMORY GAMES

Join the fun and exercise your brain with memory games.

Pamela Cantero Villa-Parke Community Center

50 + W 9:00-10:00 a.m. Year-round
Fee: Free

TECH TALK

Get the answers you need about technology devices.
Learn how to text, check voicemail, set alarms, download
games and more.

Pamela Cantero Villa-Parke Community Center

FALL WINTER
50+ 1st & 4th Th 12:30-1:30 p.m. 9/22 1/5
Fee: Free 10/6 1/19
10/20 2/2
11/3 3/16

3/2

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PSAESNADIEONRA MEDITATION & RELAXATION
CENTER
Here is an opportunity to practice Meditation in a support-

ive setting with down to earth instruction, guidelines, and

advice for anyone wishing to bring meditation into their

life. FALL WINTER

50 + M 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. 10/10-12/12 1/9-2/27 8 sessions
Fee: $60

PEP UP YOUR LIFE

This class is taught by students from the Department of

Kinesiology and Nutritional Science at California State

The Pasadena Senior Center provides recreational, edu- University, Los Angeles.
cational and wellness activities for seniors age 50 and Beginner
older. Located at 85 East Holly Street in Old Pasadena, the FALL WINTER
Senior Center is a place where seniors can gather to meet 50 + F 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 10/7-12/9 1/6-3/10 10 sessions
friends for coffee, attend educational lectures or partici- 50 + Sa 9:00-10:30 a.m. 10/8-12/10 1/7-3/11 10 sessions
pate in fitness classes, interest clubs and games such as Intermediate
pool, backgammon, chess and checkers. Membership with 50 + Sa 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m. 10/8-12/10 1/7-3/11 10 sessions
the Pasadena Senior Center is required to participate in Fee:$35
any of the classes listed below. Membership is currently
$45/year, but rates are subject to change. PILATES

For more information on the Pasadena Senior Center, Pilates improves strength, flexibility, balance, and coordi-
please visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org, email info@
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331. nation in an effective mind and body workout.
FALL WINTER
10/4-11/29 1/10-3/7 9 sessions
50 + Tu 9:15-10:15a.m.
50 + Th 2:00-3:00 p.m. 10/6-12/1 9 sessions
Fall Dates: October 10 to December 17, 2016 Fee: $45
WInter Dates: January 9 to March 18, 2017 50 + Th 2:00-3:00 p.m. 1/5-2/23* 8 sessions

ARTHRITIS EXERCISE Fee: $40

A comfortably paced class for the active older adult. TAP
FALL WINTER
50+ W 10:20-11:20a.m. 10/12-12/14 1/11-3/15 10 sessions Students will learn the art of tap dancing as first per-

Fee: $50 formed on the silver screen. On-going sessions.
Beginner
50 + F 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Year-round
ART & FUN OF SEWING Intermediate

Beginning and advanced students are welcome 50 + Tu 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Year-round
FALL WINTER
50 + W 9:30a.m.-3:00 p.m. 10/12-12/14 1/9-3/13 10 sessions Fee: $5 per class

Fee: $85 TAI CHI BEGINNERS

BELLYFIT SAGE Tai Chi Beginners will teach you the basic concept and

theory of Tai Chi. This class will enhance your physical

Holistic fitness class for women. and spiritual well-being. FALL WINTER

FALL WINTER 50 + M 9:00-10:00 a.m. 10/10-12/12 1/9-3/13 10 sessions
50+ Tu 4:10 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 10/11-12/13 1/10-3/14 10 sessions
Fee: $50 50 + M 5:00-6:00 p.m. 10/10-12/12 1/9-3/13 10 sessions
Fee:$50

CREATIVE WRITING

YOGA

If you have been thinking about giving writing a try, join Yoga is valuable for everyone: the young, the old, begin-

this exciting class. FALL WINTER ners and advanced.

50 + W 11:00-1:00 p.m. 10/12-12/14 1/11-3/15 10 sessions FALL WINTER
50 + W 9:00 - 10:15a.m. 10/12 -12/14 1/11-3/11 10 sessions
Fee: $50 Fee: $50

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE ZUMBA GOLD

This class will give an overview of the rich and varied cul-
50 + M 2:30-3:30p.m.
tures of the world through music and dance. 50+ W 2:30 - 3:30p.m. FALL WINTER
FALL WINTER Fee:$50 10/10- 12/12 1/9-3/13 10 sessions
50 + M 1:00-2:00p.m. 10/10-12/12 1/9 -3/13 10 sessions 10/12- 12/14 1/11-3/15 10 sessions

Fee: Free to members

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ADAPTIVE RECREATION
The City of Pasadena Human Services and Recreation FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIALS WITH ABILITYFIRST
Department is committed to providing safe, enjoyable and ADAPTIVE RECREATION
inclusive recreation opportunities for all abilities. In cooperation with the City of Pasadena Human Services
and Recreation Department’s Adaptive Recreation
For additional information about the following programs Program, AbilityFirst provides a series of Friday Night
please contact Adaptive Recreation at (626) 744-7500. Socials for Fall and Winter. Participants are required to
join the Pioneer, Art or Interact Program.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Interested persons can call Maria Gomez at
Fall dates for Adaptive Programs start October 1 and (626) 768-7024 at AbilityFirst in order to participate. A
conclude on December 10, 2016. calendar of upcoming Friday Night Socials can be ob-
tained by calling AbilityFirst or e-mailing them at mgo-
[email protected].

INTERACT PROGRAM

Join us for arts and crafts, drama, and music for adults

with disabilities. The goals and objectives of this program

are to encourage peer relationships, increase self-esteem

and further independence through recreational activities.

Program offered on Saturdays. Pre-registration is required.

Robin Moore and James Trivers Victory Park Recreation Center

ADAPTIVE ART PROGRAM FALL WINTER
18 + Sa 10:00-11:30 a.m. 10/1- 12/10* 1/14-3/11
Express yourself! This program provides opportunities for Fee: $25 per session
adults with and without disabilities to express themselves
through art. Instructors include an experienced art (*No class 10/29 & 11/26)
specialist and an instructor assistant. Participants will
explore their artistic skills through drawing and writing. PIONEER GROUP
Materials and supplies are included in the fee. Pre-
registration is required. Are you a planner who loves new experiences? This group
offers adults with disabilities the opportunity to plan
James Trivers and Victory Park Recreation Center and implement various recreational projects, trips, and
Maria Gonzales activities for themselves. Recreational outings and other
FALL WINTER special activities are included for participants. Special
18 + W 6:30-8:00 p.m. 10/5- 12/7* 1/11- 3/8 fees or donations may be requested in addition to the
Fee: $20 per 9 week session registration fees. Pre-Registration is required.

(*No class 11/23) James Trivers and Victory Park Recreation Center

Maria Gonzales FALL WINTER
10/4- 11/29 1/10-3/7
18 + Tu 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Fee: $30 per 9 week session

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COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS PASADENA

WATER & POWER

UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

MOVE A CHILD HIGHER (MACH 1) Project APPLE (Assisting Pasadena People
with Limited Emergencies) provides a
Therapy on Horseback for Children with Special Needs, one-time grant of up to $100 per year
MACH 1 (Move a Child Higher) is a therapeutic horseback to help eligible low-income customers
riding program designed for children with various keep their power on. This vital program
disabilities. The program is a member and abides by the is made possible through the generous
standards of safety and practice recommended by the contributions of our customers who
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. understand that tough times can hit any of
Fees are $35 for the initial evaluation, and $35 per lesson us.
(including detailed lesson plans). MACH 1 is conveniently
located in the Hahamongna Watershed area. Volunteer A Project APPLE recipient may be a single-
opportunities are available to trained volunteers who income family with young children, a person
assist by leading and side-walking the horse during struggling with a disability or recent job
lessons. loss, or a senior scraping by on Social
Security. Low-income residents who risk
Contact Joy Rittenhouse at (626) 798-1222 for parent power shut-off can apply for a Project
interview and evaluation with a certified occupational APPLE grant Monday through Friday
therapist. Visit our website at www.moveachildhigher.org. from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Jackie
Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PASADENA and Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E.
Villa St.
Pasadena Special Olympics is a free, year-round sports
training and competition program for children and adults • Present ID, proof of income and a past-
with intellectual disabilities. There are plenty of volunteer due PWP bill or delinquent shut-off
opportunities such as coaching, fund raising, community notice.
outreach, event planning, photography, referees, time
keeping/scoring, just to name a few. • Household income limits range from
$22,062 for a one- to two-person
For more information, contact Eloise Crawford (310) 400- household to $49,215 for a family of
3120 or Tina Corona, Pasadena Area Director, at tcorona@ five.
sosc.org at (213) 590-5114.
• Eligible recipients are approved on the
ROSE BOWL AQUATICS CENTER spot and receive a voucher to present
Therapeutic Program at the City’s Municipal Services

The Therapy & Teaching Pool strives to provide • Payment Center at Pasadena City Hall
therapeutic aquatic programs to improve the health & Room N106, Monday through Friday
functions of the entire community. This includes, but from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
is not limited to, special needs children & adults with
functional impairments or pain that limits their ability to • For more information, call 744-7300.
exercise on land or perform activities of daily living, and
the rehabilitation of injured athletes of all ages. Our pool You can make a donation of any amount
is unique, specially designed, and staffed to assist our to Project APPLE by checking the box on
patrons. your next Pasadena utility bill and including
your donation with your payment. If you are
For information please call (626) 564-0330 ext.425 or 419. making a large tax-deductible donation, call
744-4420.
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HUMAN HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER
SERVICES
Expanded programs include a Litigation Department,
Outreach and Education Department, discrimination
investigation and landlord/tenants counseling. Note:
Please call for an appointment: (626) 791-0211.

Jackie Robinson Community Center

M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Year-round Free

PROJECT WRAPAROUND YOUTH & FAMILIES HUMAN SERVICES

Short-term Counseling and Mental Health Care Coordina-
tion Services

Project Wraparound provides youth and families of Pasa- AKOKO-NAN PARENTING CLASSES
dena access to free, short-term counseling and mental
health care coordination services. Sponsored by Sub- Akoko-Nan (meaning parental protection, mercy, and
stance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration nurturing) is consistent with the concept that “it takes
(SAMHSA), the program aims to provide culturally and a village to raise a child,” as well as “honor thy father
linguistically sensitive services, while helping families navi- and mother,” which are the basic foundations to family
gate the often complex mental health care system. structure. The class is open enrollment and accepts court
mandated referrals. Check in with Front Desk. For more
For more information, please contact Sandra Olivas at information, please call (626) 240-7788.

(626) 744-7348. Jackie Robinson Community Center
Jackie Robinson Community Center 18 + Tu
18 + Th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spanish/Year-round
Ages 0-22 and Families M-F 8:00-5:00 p.m. by appt. Free 6:30-8:30 p.m. English/Year-round

CONSUMER ACTION YOUTH, YOUNG ADULT, AND FAMILY SERVICES

CONSUMER ACTION SERVICES Our goal is to provide trainings to assist youth with
positive change. Learn how to handle adversity,
Consumer Relations Representatives are available to assist accountability, advocacy, gang awareness, prevention,
individuals with issues related to landlord/tenant issues, intervention, healthy living habits, drug and alcohol
small claims, court eviction, Social Security, disability education, character development, career development
claims, EDD, fraudulent actions, legal assistance, welfare, and college preparation by offering the following services:
tax assistance, Covered California, Affordable Care Act,
and other related matters. • AB-109 (non-violent early release offenders)
• Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Referral and Counseling
Staff can assist with job search, housing, translations • Community members Referral and Counseling
and general consumer action. Services are provided • Provide services for probationers, former
at both the Jackie Robinson Center and the Villa-Parke
Community Center. Most services are provided free of probationers, parolees
charge to residents. Check in at the Front Desk. • Job leads (we are not a placement agency)
• Referrals
Jackie Robinson Community Center • Resume Assistance
• Individualized/Family Case Management
M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Year-round Fees vary • Life Skills Trainings
• Family Preservation
Please call (626) 744-7300 for more information.
Services offered are free and ongoing.
Villa-Parke Community Center
By appointment only. Please call (626) 744-6530 for more information. Jackie Robinson Community Center
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
contact Rebecca Pratt at (626) 744-7306.

MEDIATION SERVICES OPTIONS FOR LEARNING HEAD START
PASADENA
Are you having a dispute with a neighbor, merchant,
business, family member or employer? Services provided The Head Start Program is innovative, creative and
by Loyola Law School. Service is confidential, fast and dedicated to enhancing the lives of its children,
effective. Note: Please call for an appointment (626) 744- parents, staff and community volunteers. Services
6530. offered: education, parent involvement, social services,
health training, special needs, and nutrition. For more
Villa-Parke Community Center information, call (626) 204-8900.
2nd & 4th Wed 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Year-round Free

Villa-Parke Community Center

M-F 8:15-11:45 a.m. Year-round Fees vary
12:15-3:45 p.m.

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WIC PROGRAM IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE

A supplemental food program and nutrition education for Community Relations Representatives at both the Villa-
Parke Community Center and Jackie Robinson Center can
eligible pregnant and breast-feeding women, infants, and assist individuals seeking an adjustment status, advocacy,
referral and information regarding family petitions,
children up to the age of 5. Closed every other Friday. citizenship, and registry. Additional services include the
Deferred Action Childhood Arrival (DACA).
For more information, call (626) 744-6520.
Check in with Front Desk. Please call for an appointment:
Villa-Parke Community Center JRC (626) 744-7300 or Villa-Parke (626) 744-6530.
M-Th
8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m. Year-round Fees vary Jackie Robinson Community Center
By appointment only. Please call (626) 744-7300 for more information.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Villa-Parke Community Center
ANGER MANAGEMENT AND DOMESTIC By appointment only. Please call (626) 744-6530 for more information.
VIOLENCE CLASSES

Those in need of assistance are welcome. The class is NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS
co-ed and is open enrollment. Accepts court mandated
referrals for all court mandated hours. Please check in N.A. support classes are held for those seeking assistance
with the Front Desk.
with substance abuse. There are groups for all ages and

Jackie Robinson Community Center are free of charge. Please check in with the front desk.
Anger Management
Jackie Robinson Community Center

M 12:00a.m.-1:30p.m.
7:00-8:00p.m. English & Spanish

M 6:00-7:00 p.m. Year-round $10 W 12:00-1:30 p.m.
6:00-8:00 p.m. Year-round $20
Domestic Violence $15 Per Class 7:00-8:00 p.m.
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Tu,Th 7:00-9:00 p.m. Th 7:00-8:00 p.m.

BLOOD PRESSURE / BLOOD SUGAR HOT MEAL PROGRAM
SCREENINGS
Members of the community provide a free hot meal to
Huntington Hospital Community Outreach Nurses offer anyone who desires a meal. Donations are received
blood pressure and blood sugar screening at the Jackie weekly from restaurants and private donors which allows
Robinson Community Center and Villa-Parke Community this program to serve nearly 500 people each month.
Center on a regular basis. Check in with Front Desk. No
pre-registration required. Jackie Robinson Community Center
W 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Jackie Robinson Community Center Year-round Free
18 + 2nd F 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Year-round Free
18+ 4th Th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Year-round Free SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM

Villa-Parke Community Center Since 1986, Intervale Senior Services Program has helped
18 + 1st W 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Year-round Free the YWCA San Gabriel Valley reach out and embrace
18+ 3rd Tu 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Year-round Free aging members of the community with compassion and
support.

Jackie Robinson Community Center

Central Library 60 + M-F 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Year-round*
18 + 1st W 2:30-4:30 p.m. Year-round Free Fee: $3 Suggested Donation
(*Closed: Holidays)
Villa-Parke Community Center
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
60 + M-F 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m Year-round*
Court ordered community service hours available. Note: Fee:Free $3 Suggested Donation
Please call for more information: JRC (626) 744-7300 or (*Closed: Holidays)
Villa-Parke (626) 744-6530.
SENIOR SERVICES

Representative will assist in filling out forms regarding:

Medical, Medicare, Social Security, Low-income Senior

housing, CAPI, advocacy, etc. (English & Spanish)
Villa-Parke Community Center

50+ M 12:30-2:30 p.m. Year-round By appointment only

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CNOEINGNHBEOCRTHIOONODS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN
YOUR NEIGHBORHOODS, NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIONS ALSO OFFERS:

PNLI

Pasadena Neighbor Leadership Institute (PNLI) is a
free ten-week, interactive training program designed
to empower emerging, locally based leaders. The PNLI
provides the opportunity to acquire the tools and skills
needed to become a more effective leader in your
community. Scheduled to run September 6 – November
8, 2016. This program will be held at various locations
throughout the City every Tuesday night from 6:00 to
9:00 p.m. Please call (626) 744-7363 for information on
how to apply for the program.

Jackie Robinson Community Center SAFE STREETS NOW!
1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103 Safe Streets Now! is an organized process that
(626) 744-7363 residents can use to address public nuisances in their
neighborhoods. In Pasadena, Safe Streets Now! includes
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-7:00pm a partnership between neighbors, police, city staff, and
Alternating Fridays: 8:00am-5:00pm community-based organization representatives. Safe
Streets Now! began in Oakland, California in 1989 and is
WHAT IS NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS? a nationally recognized program. Safe Streets Now! uses
a State of California public nuisance law to improve the
Neighborhood Connections is a part of the City of conditions in a neighborhood. This law is at the heart of
Pasadena's Human Services & Recreation Department the program. It affirms that residents have the right to
and was established in 1987 to help neighbors to get fully enjoy the use of their homes in peace.
organized and to foster better communication between
residents and city government. INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE...

NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS CAN HELP In the Neighborhood Connections office, you will find
YOU START A SUCCESSFUL NEIGHBORHOOD current information for your council district, your
ORGANIZATION... neighborhood association, and about city-wide issues.
Visit our web-site: http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/
WHAT DOES A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION HumanServices/Neighborhood_Connections/ and
DO? explore Pasadena using our interactive tool for residents,
businesses and visitors called; Map my neighborhood and
A neighborhood organization establishes a unified voice. Map my facilities and parks.
While one person can take a complaint to City Hall, the For more information, please contact the Program
voice of a whole neighborhood can accomplish much Assistant at (626) 744-7363.
more. Its efforts not only work to get needed city services
like street lights, traffic control and graffiti removal, but MAP
also to help City Hall better understand and represent that
neighborhood's unique needs. PASADENA

A neighborhood organization also allows residents to My Neighborhood Resources
work together to improve the quality of life on your block The City of Pasadena provides an interactive website
and form caring relationships between neighbors. As a for City residents, business partners, and visitors to
result a neighborhood organization can work to improve explore and discover information about the City. The site
the image of a neighborhood, thereby increasing property provides the ability to search by address and navigate
values. around the map. Find your local public resources and
facilities, transportation information and much more.

www.cityofpasadena.net 37

CLAOBMSP&UWTEi-RFi PUBLIC LIBRARY SITES

Pasadena Public Library offers computers at all ten
locations with access to the Internet and other electronic
resources. For additional information call (626) 744-4066
or visit www.cityofpasadena.net/library.

HS&RD CENTERS CENTRAL LIBRARY

Lab is open to the general public on a first-come,

first-served basis.

The Human Services and Recreation Department offers Mon - Thu 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. &
computer labs and FREE WiFi access using personal de-
vices. For more information, visit www.cityofpasadena.net. 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.

Fri & Sat 9:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

JACKIE ROBINSON COMMUNITY CENTER Reserved for children and teens to learn new skills

and spend time researching.

Computer Lab: Mon - Thu 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Ages Days Hours Sun 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

18 + Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. LA PINTORESCA BRANCH LIBRARY
Reserved for career, job, and grant funding research.
Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wed & Thu 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wi-Fi:

Wi-Fi connection is now available at this site.

Customers have access to the web from the Reserved for careers, job searches and Career Friday

lobby, class rooms, auditorium, and patio. events.

LA PINTORESCA TEEN ED CENTER Fri 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Computer Lab: Only for Teen Center Members Smart Lab Homework Help - children working on
homework are given priority.
Ages Days Hours Mon - Thu 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

12-18 Mon - Fri 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Wi-Fi: Reserved for children & teens.

Wi-Fi access is available for Teen Center Mon - Thu 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Members only. Sat 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

VILLA-PARKE COMMUNITY CENTER VILLA-PARKE BRANCH LIBRARY
Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi connection is now available at this site. Lab is open to the general public on a first-come,
Customers have access to the web from the
lobby, class rooms, auditorium, patio, and second first-served basis. Closed for lunch M-F 12:45-2:00 p.m.
floor.
Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sun: Closed

VICTORY PARK RECREATION CENTER SENIOR CENTER
Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi connection is now available at this site. Computer Lab: Hours
Customers have access to the web from class Ages Days 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
rooms and patio. 50 + Mon & Fri

ROBINSON PARK RECREATION CENTER For more information, call (626)795-4331.
Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi connection is now available at this site. CITIZEN SERVICE CENTER 626.744.7311
Customers have access to the web from the
lobby, class rooms, multipurpose room, and gym.

FOOTHILL EMPLOYMENT CENTER

The Career Services Division provides free employment One Call to City Hall
and training services to job seekers looking for Submit Service Requests
employment, as well as assistance to businesses with
hiring and training employees. The Resource lab in our Get Answers
Pasadena office, at 1207 E. Green St., can be used for job- Visit our website and download the app!
search related activities only.
www.cityofpasadena.net/CSC
Services include the use of computers, a printer, a fax
machine, and a copier. For more information, please
call (626) 796-JOBS.

Computer Lab:
Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Wireless Internet access is not available at the Center.

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JACKIE ROBINSON
COMMUNITY CENTER

1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91103 Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(626) 744-7300 Saturday & Sunday Closed;
(626) 798-5834 Fax Available only by resevation

At the Jackie Robinson Community Center, we address community needs with a collaborative and holistic approach.
Most Human Services provided by the City are conducted through this Center. We work with community-based
organizations and agencies that are housed at the Center as well as independent resources to enhance the quality of
life for our clientele and serve people of all ages from youth to senior citizens. Many of our services are offered free of
charge or for a nominal fee.

Examples of services provided at the Center include blood pressure and blood sugar screening, health insurance
counseling and advocacy, annual flu shots and health fairs, nutritional programs, and other health related services,
educational programs (primarily G.E.D. and tutoring), general information and referrals to other social services available,
substance abuse counseling and referrals, case management, emergency assistance to low income families, senior
advocacy, Social Security/SSI information and assistance with application forms, income tax assistance and recreational
and cultural activities including Friday afternoon movies, Wednesday Hot Meals, a full game room, chair aerobics, Zumba
Gold, Salsa for Health, a computer lab and many more classes and programs.

VILLA-PARKE
COMMUNITY CENTER

363 East Villa Street Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91101 Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(626) 744-6530 Sunday Closed
(626) 744-6533 Fax

The Villa-Parke Community Center includes a large auditorium with stage, a gymnasium and restrooms, a newly
renovated fitness center, boxing gym, several small meeting and conference rooms, two kitchens, a computer lab and a
wide range of classes and recreational activities for all ages. Activities include a complete aerobics program, self-defense
(Jujitsu), arts and crafts, seasonal sports leagues, dance programs including Folklorico and Zumba, a unique summer
enrichment day camp and the City's largest youth soccer program. A large senior room is located on the first floor, and
many classes are geared towards seniors. The Center also houses a City library, an Options Headstart Preschool and
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Center, a weekly Farmers Market on Tuesdays and a community garden.

In addition to offering recreational programming and classes for all ages, Villa-Parke also offers a robust Human Services
program, including information about and referrals for Social Security/SSI and unemployment benefits, employment
counseling, housing referrals, consumer protection services, healthcare counseling, Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) information and application assistance and additional programs and services provided by partner public
agencies and local community-based organizations. Many staff are bilingual (English-Spanish).

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LA PINTORESCA
TEEN EDUCATION CENTER

1415 North Raymond Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91105 Saturday & Sunday Closed
(626) 345-0708 or 345-0706

Open to teens 13 to 18 years old still attending high school, the La Pintoresca Teen Education Center (LPTEC) is a place
where teens can be themselves and interact with their peers in a fun, safe and engaging environment.
The LPTEC offers tutoring by qualified staff, field trips, movies on Fridays, gaming competitions, art and crafts classes in
partnership with the Armory Center for the Arts and much more! The Center was designed specifically to engage teens
in a meaningful way and includes a state of the art computer lab equipped with iMacs, desktop PCs, free Wi-FI, a ceiling
mounted projector and large screen to assist with tutorials and computer classes, a big-screen television, PlayStation
3, X-Box 360, foosball and ping pong tables and sports equipment. Programming includes cutting-edge computer and
graphic design classes, strategies for academic success, life-skills development, such as money management and college
planning, and innovative classes.

The LPTEC also provides teens with the opportunity to get involved in community and special events at La Pintoresca
Park and teens will have the opportunity to organize outdoor activities and utilize park amenities such as the skateboard
park, basketball court with lights, multi-purpose field, and a small water park (open seasonally from Memorial Day to
Labor Day).

ROBINSON PARK
RECREATION CENTER

1081 North Fair Oaks Avenue Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 744-7330 Friday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(626) 791-0309 Fax
Sunday Closed

The Robinson Park Recreation Center offers a variety of recreational activities and opportunities for all age groups.
The Center includes a large gymnasium, weight room, a social recreational room, lounge, game area, meeting room,
computer lab, kitchen, music room, restrooms and drinking fountains. Program activities include piano classes, after
school tutoring, Pasadena Cowgirl Drill Team, Tiny Tot program (ages 2-5), men’s and women’s sports programs, dance
classes, TaiChi, Zumba, and much more.

Outside park areas include a swimming pool (summer operation only), two lighted basketball courts, playground area,
a state-of-the-art synthetic-turf multi-purpose field suitable for soccer or flag football, two softball diamonds with
bleachers and lights, picnic areas, restrooms, two parking lots, a concession stand, and drinking fountains.
A major renovation of the Robinson Park Recreation Center is currently being planned and the public is invited to attend
monthly community meetings to help guide the project. For more information, please visit www.cityofpasadena.net/
publicworks.

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VICTORY PARK
RECREATION CENTER

2575 Paloma Street Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91107 Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(626) 744-7500 Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(626) 744-7520 Fax Sunday Closed

Victory Park Recreation Center offers a variety of recreational activities and opportunities. The Center features a small
meeting room with a kitchen, social recreational room, all-purpose meeting rooms, a large gymnasium, restrooms and
drinking fountains. Victory Park Recreation Center hosts a variety of recreational programming for all ages including
seasonal camps, dance classes, after school programs, piano classes, self-defense classes, senior fitness classes and
much more.

Park Reservations are coordinated through Victory Park and customers interested in permit for picnic areas, sports
fields, and other park areas can stop by Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Victory Park also features
a children's play area, three softball diamonds with bleachers and lights, one baseball diamond with lights, one multi-
purpose lit field suitable for soccer or flag football, a sand volleyball court, large parking lot, picnic areas, restrooms and
drinking fountains.

PASADENA
SENIOR CENTER

85 East Holly Street Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pasadena, CA 91103 Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(626) 795-4331 Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Each year, the Pasadena Senior Center (PSC) serves over 10,000 seniors in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley with:
• Lifelong Learning - Over 50 classes from Computers, Art and Dance, to Languages, Bridge and Technology.
• The Sy Graff Fitness Center designed for seniors with the ultimate fitness equipment is open 7 days a week.
• Wellness classes include Tai –Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Balance, Strength Training – and more.
• Social Clubs and Support Groups to engage seniors and develop friendships.
• Senior Curriculum, college-level lecture series on the arts,national and international topics.
• Hot Lunches served on-site 5 days/week and Monthly Food Distribution Program + delivery to the homebound.
• Daily Telephone Reassurance Calls to homebound seniors & Transportation Assistance and Taxi Vouchers.
• Monthly Health Screenings for vision, blood pressure, diabetes and balance.
• Senior Games, national senior athletic program with 25 competitive sporting events for adults 50+
• Concerts in the Park from June through August, and much more!

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LA PINTORESCA PARK

Come out and join many of the afterschool activities designed for school aged children at La Pintoresca Park. The Park
has two grass areas - one is used as a multipurpose field and the other is a shaded small grass area suitable for lounging
outdoors. All sports areas are operated on a drop-in basis and are open to all ages. Sports areas include a basketball court
and skate park.

WASHINGTON PARK

Washington Park is located at the corner of Washington Blvd. and El Molino Ave. The park features newly designed
picnic areas and is ideal for family celebrations, company and special events. Elite outdoor fitness stations surround the
park and are a great circuit training tool. All sports areas, including basketball, handball and tennis courts, are operated
on a drop-in basis and are open to all ages.
The Washington Park Community Garden Club always welcomes new members to join the club.The club is made up of
community leaders, local neighborhood associations, and members of the local ecology and environmental groups.
All sports areas are operated on a drop-in basis and are open to all ages. Sports areas include basketball, handball, and
tennis courts.

Pasadena Recreation & Parks Foundation

The Pasadena Recreation & Parks Foundation, established over 40 years ago, aims to raise awareness and provide
support to the City’s parks and recreation programs.
The Pasadena Recreation and Parks Foundation's mission is to support the City in keeping its open spaces green and usable;
to enhance City's recreation programs including partnering with youth agencies that have similar goals so they enrich the
lives of Pasadena area residents; and to ensure that the parks inspire a vision of a healthy city.
Some of the past contributions of the Foundation include park benches in San Rafael Park, Dodger Night for Pasadena
Youth, Earth Day, and Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Scholarships. The Foundation is a recognized fiscal receiver and accepts
donations / grants to support recreation programs. Applications for scholarships and program assistance are available.
For more information or to make a donation, please call (626) 353-4013 or visit us at www.prpf.org.

LOCATION OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES

PRE-SCHOOLS 1 CITYWIDE PARKS 360 North Arroyo Blvd 32
Burbank Early Education Center 2046 N. Allen Ave. Brookside Park
Hahamongna Park
Lower Arroyo Seco Oak Grove Dr & Foothill Blvd 33

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS South of 134 Freeway 34

Altadena Elementary School 743 E Calaveras St. 2
3
Cleveland Elementary School 524 Palisade St. 4 COMMUNITY PARKS
5 Central Park
Don Benito Fundamental School 3700 Denair St. 6 Memorial Park 275 South Raymond Avenue 35
7 Robinson Park
Field Elementary School 3600 E Sierra Madre Blvd. 8 Victory Park 85 East Holly 36
9 Villa Parke
Franklin Elementary School 527 W Ventura St. 10 1081 North Fair Oak Ave 37
11
Hamilton Elementary School 2089 Rose Villa St. 12 2575 Paloma Street 38
13
Jackson Elementary School 593 W Woodbury Rd. 14 363 East Villa Street 39
15
Jefferson Elementary School 1500 E Villa St. 16
17
Longfellow Elementary School 1065 E Washington Blvd. POCKET / MINI PARKS / GARDEN

Madison Elementary School 515 Ashtabula St. Defenders Park Orange Grove Blvd & Colorado

Norma Coombs Alternative School 2600 Paloma St. Blvd 40

Roosevelt Elementary School 314 N Pasadena Ave. Eaton Sunnyslope Park Sunnyslope Ave & Paloma St 41

San Rafael Elementary School 1090 Nithsdale Rd. Gwinn Park Orange Grove Blvd & Sunnyslope Ave 42

Washington Accelerated Elementary 1520 N Raymond Ave. San Rafael Park Colorado Blvd & Melrose Ave 43

Webster Elementary School 2101 E Washington Blvd. Wrigley Gardens 391 South Orange Grove Blvd4 4

Willard Elementary School 301 S Madre St. Tournament Park Wilson and Cornell Road 45

K-8 SCHOOLS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

McKinley School 325 S. Oak Knoll Ave. 18 Allendale Park 1130 South Marengo 46

Norma Coombs Alternative School 2600 Paloma St. 12 Brenner Park 235 West Barthe Dr. 47

Sierra Madre School 141 W Highland Ave. 19 Eaton Blanche Park 3100 East Del Mar Blvd 48

Grant Park 232 South Michigan Avenue 49

Hamilton Park 3680 Cartwright Street 50

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Jefferson Park 1501 East Villa Street 51
20 La Pintoresca Park
Blair Inter. Baccalaureate School 1201 S Marengo Ave. 21 McDonald Park 45 East Washington Blvd 52
22 Singer Park
Charles W. Eliot Middle School 2184 N Lake Ave. 23 Vina Vieja Park 1100 East Mountain 53
24 Washington Park
Marshall Secondary School 990 N Allen Ave. California Blvd./St. John Ave 54

Washington Middle School 1505 N Marengo Ave. 3100 E. Orange Grove Blvd 55

Woodrow Wilson Middle School 300 S Madre St. Washington Blvd & El Molino 56

HIGH SCHOOLS CITY HALL AND OTHER FACILITIES

Blair Inter. Baccalaureate School 1201 S Marengo Ave. 20 City Hall 100 N. Garfield Ave. 57
22 58
Marshall Secondary School 990 N Allen Ave. 25 Jackie Robinson Center 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 59
26 60
John Muir High School 1905 N Lincoln Ave. La Casita del Arroyo Clubhouse 177 S. Arroyo Blvd.

Pasadena High School 2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CIS Academy (CIS)
Rose City High School 2925 E Sierra Madre Blvd. 26 Central Library 285 East Walnut Street 61
351 S. Hudson Ave. 27
Allendale Branch Library 1130 South Marengo Avenue 46

Hastings Branch Library 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. 62

CHARTER SCHOOLS Hill Avenue Branch Library 55 South Hill Avenue 63

Aveson Charter School 1919 East Pinecrest Dr. 28 La Pintoresca Branch Library 1355 North Raymond Av. 52
29
Learning Works! Charter School 90 N. Daisy Ave. 30 Lamanda Park Branch Library 140 South Altadena Drive 64
31
Odyssey Charter School 725 West Altadena Drive Linda Vista Branch Library 1281 Bryant Street 65

Pasadena Rosebud Academy 3516 Fair Oaks Ave. San Rafael Branch Library 1240 Nithsdale Road 66

Santa Catalina Branch Library 999 E. Washington Blvd. 67

Villa-Parke Branch Library 363 East Villa Street 39

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• Programs/Camps/Activities are subject to cancellation.
• Fees and information are subject to change without notice.
• Registration is required for all Programs/Camps/Activities unless noted.
• Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All programs are subject to cancellation if the

minimum number of participants is not met.
• Customer login name and password are required to enroll by Internet. Sign in visiting the City's website

www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve prior to registration dates.
• Fees are not pro-rated for missed classes or late registration.
• If program/camp is full, you will be placed on a wait list. If space becomes available, City staff will contact

you for registration. Please do not attend the program/camp if you are on the wait list, unless you have
been contacted.

REFUND POLICY

The Human Services and Recreation Department's goal is to provide quality recreation classes and
programs. If you are unable to attend a class or program, you can request a refund or transfer to another
class if space is available. The refund request has to be submitted before the first scheduled class meeting,
no refunds are provided after the first day of class. A 20% administration fee will be charged for every class/
program refund.

PRIVACY

Your name, mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number are being requested for the specific
and limited purpose of facilitating communications from the HS&RD related to your registration for
promotions and to inform you of upcoming events. The information is accessible only by the HS&RD staff
and may be utilized by class coordinators and instructors for program purpose only.

SPECIAL NEEDS

The City of Pasadena Human Services and Recreation Department (HS&RD) provides services for people
with disabilities. The City invites people with disabilities to enjoy all programs and services offered by the
Department. For questions regarding services and accommodations, contact Adaptive Recreation Program
at (626) 744-7257.

Walk-in your registration at any City of Pasadena Community or Recreation Center

WALK-IN CLASS REGISTRATION FORM (PRINT)

*Name: *Email:

*Address:

*City: *Zip Code:

*Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:

Activity Name Day Time Participant Name Birth Date Gender

MFT arrkeerts

Buy Fresh ... Eat Local!

Selling California fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, honey, cheeses,
baked goods, and more!

2 convenient locations, rain or shine!

Villa-Parke Victory Park
Small Neighborhood Market (PHS Parking Lot)
363 E Villa Street Sierra Madre Blvd.
Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

www.pasadenafarmersmarket.org
Sponsored by the City of Pasadena
Human Services & Recreation Department

18TH ANNIVERSARY
Latino Heritage"OurHeroes"
“Nuestros Heroes”

parade & jamaica desfile y jamaica

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 SABADO, 15 DE OCTUBRE
LA PINTORESCA PARK
1415 N. RAYMOND AVENUE PARQUE LA PINTORESCA
PASADENA, CA 91104 1415 N. RAYMOND AVENUE
PASADENA, CA 91104
Parade begins at 11:00 am. El desfile comienza a las 11:00 a.m.
Jamaica held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Jamaica será de 12:00 a 4:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy food booths, entertainment, Venga y desfrute de puestos de comida, entreten-
educational oppurtunities, cultural arts, commu- imiento, oportunidades de educación, artes cultura-
nity booths, and much more! les, cabinas de la comunidad y mucho mas!

For more information, please call Villa-Parke Para mas información, por favor llame al Centro
Community Center at (626) 744-6530. Comunitario Villa-Parke al (626) 744-6530.

35th Annual

BLACK

HISTORY

PARADE & FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, FEB 18, 2017 | 10:00A.M. TO 4:00P.M.

ROBINSON PARK CENTER | 1081 N. FAIR OAKS AVE

Admission is free and open to the public.

10.29.16

VICtory park // 2575 paloma st.
OPENS from 3:00 to 7:00pm // ADmission is free

live entertainment,delicious food, rides & games,
Costume contest all ages + Dogs,
train ride, doggy zone & MUCH MORE !

Tree Lighting

Cere o ies

& Holiday ConcertLA Pint0resca Tree Lighting Ceremony

2 12.9.16

La pintoresca park // 1415 N Raymond
opens from 5:00pm to 8:00pm // Admission is free

2016 • Performances by Pasadena LEARNS • Holiday Concert
• Santa Claus • Arts and Craft Workshops
• Holiday Concert • Flights of Fantasy Storytelling
• Free Tamales • Face Painting

Join Mayor Tornek to kick o the holiday season at Pasadena’s free, The community is invited to enjoy a free holiday concert under the stars, take part in a magical
festive family celebration. storytelling, make crafts, and enjoy some delicious tamales. Santa Claus is expected to make a surprise
visit. Bring your own camera for photos.
• Tree lighting at 6:00 p.m. • Refreshments & musical
• Special appearance by Santa Claus performance For more information, please call the Teen Education Center at (626) 345-0708 or the La Pintoresca
• Spark of Love Toy Drive for new, Public Library at (626) 744-7268.
• Photos at Santa’s Village
unwrapped toy donations.