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Newsletter: December 5, 2012

Each month the Visalia Parks & Recreation Department Newsletter shares details about great leisure and lifestyle classes, activities and events offered at City parks and facilities.  Please pass this e-newsletter along to your friends and family and encourage them to join the fun! 

In this issue:

Winter Registration

The fall/winter recreation program guide has arrived!  If you did not receive your copy in the mail, please stop by and pick one up at the Anthony Community Center or visit us online at www.liveandplayvisalia.com.  We are currently accepting registration for winter programs.  For more information call 559-713-4365 or email [email protected].

SPECIAL EVENTS

50 Rocks New Year’s Eve at Wonder Valley Ranch Resort

Wonder Valley will be celebrating the New Year, New York Style with Broadway flair! Event includes lodging, cider & hors d’oeuvres, Broadway trivia, entertainment, buffet dinner, champagne toast, prizes for Best Dressed and breakfast.

When: Monday, December 31, 2012

Where: Wonder Valley Ranch, 6450 Elwood Road, Sanger (Transportation not provided)

Cost: $160 per person or $220 per couple

Who: 50

Tule Fog 5K/10K Run & Kids Fun Fun

Join us in the fog as we run the St. John’s River! Sign up by January 13, 2013 to be guaranteed a race shirt.

When: Saturday, January 19, 2013 (Registration at 7am, Start Time 8am)

Where: Start & Finish at Cutler Park

Cost:    5K                    $20 per person, $30 after 1/13

            10K                  $25 per person, $35 after 1/13

            Kids Fun Run    $10 per person, $15 after 1/13

8^th Annual Father Daughter Dance

All Dad’s and Grandfathers are invited to escort their daughter to a night of music, dancing and refreshments. This year’s theme is “Magic Carpet Ride!”

When: Friday, February 22, 2013 from 6-9pm (photo booth opens at 5pm)

Who: Girls ages 4-16, Escorted by Dad, Grandfather, etc.

Where: Visalia Convention Center Exhibit Hall

Cost: $50 per couple, $25 additional per daughter

TINY TOTS

Tiny Tot Winter Playland

#7457               12/1-12/15         Sat       10-10:45am       Ages 1-5           Whitendale Community Center                $15

Tiny Tot Sensational Superheroes

#7458               12/5-12/19         W         10-10:45am       Ages 3-5           Whitendale Community Center                $15

Ballet & Tap Class

#7461               1/8-3/12            T          5-5:45pm           Ages 3-6           Rawhide Room                                      $65

Jazzy Hip Hop

#7465               1/8-3/12            T          6-6:45pm           Ages 3-6           Rawhide Room                                      $65

Tiny Tot Soccer Scenes

#7455               1/28-3/25           M         10-10:45am       Ages 3-5           Riverway Sports Park                            $40

Tiny Tot Karate - Beginning

#7442               1/28-3/25           M         4:30-5pm           Ages 4-7           Whitendale Community Center                $40

#7446               1/31-3/21           Th        5:30-6pm           Ages 4-7           Whitendale Community Center                $40

Tiny Tot Cheer & Dance

#7448               1/29-3/19           T          10-10:45am       Ages 2-5           Whitendale Community Center                $40

Tiny Tot My First Art Class

#7452               1/30-3/20           W         10-10:45am       Ages 1-5           Whitendale Community Center                $40

Tiny Tot Gymnastics

#7451               1/31-3/21           Th        10-10:45am       Ages 3-5           Whitendale Community Center                $40

Tiny Tot Princesses, Knights & Dragons

#7456               2/2-3/23            Sat       10-10:45am       Ages 3-5           Whitendale Community Center                $40

YOUTH ENRICHMENT

Ballet & Tap Class

#7462               1/8-3/12            T          7-7:45pm           Ages 7-12         Whitendale Community Center                $65

Jazzy Hip Hop

#7466               1/8-3/12            T          8-8:45pm           Ages 7-12         Whitendale Community Center                $65

Guitar

#7512               1/14-3/18           M         6-7:30pm           Ages 10           Rawhide Room, 440 N Giddings St         $50

ADULT CLASSES

Ballroom Dance

#7395               1/3-2/7              Th        7-8pm               Ages 16           Anthony Community Center        $60/person or

                                                                                                                                                            $100/couple

Photo Editing

#7391               1/4-2/8              F          7:15-8:45pm      Ages 18           Senior Center                                        $30

Facebook

#7399               1/8                    T          6-7:30pm           Ages 18           Senior Center                                        $10

Basic Computer

#7418               1/8-2/12            T          4-5pm               Ages 55           Senior Center                                        $20

Beginning Line Dancing

#7409               1/8-2/12            T          6-7pm               Ages 18           Senior Center, 310 N Locust St              $20 

Learn to Crochet

#7407               1/9-2/13            W         10am-12pm       Ages 18           Senior Center, 310 N Locust St              $25

Conversational Spanish II

#7415               1/9-2/13            W         6:30-7:30pm      Ages 18           Senior Center, 310 N Locust St              $30

Basic Drawing

#7515               1/10-2/14           Th        3-5pm               Ages 16           Senior Center                                        $35

Conversational Spanish I

#7412               1/10-2/14           Th        6:30-7:30pm      Ages 18           Senior Center, 310 N Locust St              $30

FITNESS CLASSES

Belly Dance for Fitness – Instructor, Rosellen Brooks

#7357               1/7-2/11            M         6-7pm               Ages 18           Senior Center, 310 N Locust                   $45

Yoga – Instructor, Dina Restivo

#7366               1/8-2/14            T/Th     7-8am               Ages 16           Whitendale Community Center                $60

#7369               1/8-2/13            T          7-8pm               Ages 16           Whitendale Community Center                $30

Zumba – Instructor, Abigail Briggs

#7354               1/9-2/13            W         6-6:45pm           Ages 16           Whitendale Community Center                $40

Kick Boxing – Instructor, Abigail Briggs

#7350               1/9-2/13            W         7-8pm               Ages 16           Whitendale Community Center                $40

The Lifestyle Center Fit Pass

1/7-2/13            $90 for 12 visits during the session dates, purchase your pass at the Anthony Community Center.

50 ROCKS

Tap Dancing

#7382               1/4-2/22            F          9:30-10:30am                            Senior Center                                        $40

Fitness Nutrition Short Course

#7386               1/7-1/28            M         11am-12pm                               Senior Center                                        $20

Functional Movement Training

#7385               1/7-1/28            M         10-11am                                    Senior Center, 310 N Locust St              $20

Yoga – Advanced

#7372               1/8-2/12            T          5:30-6:30pm                              Whitendale Community Center                $30

#7375               1/10-2/14           Th        1-2pm                                       Whitendale Community Center                $30

SENIOR PROGRAMS

Tole Painting

#7429               1/3-1/24            Th        10am-1pm         Ages 55                       Senior Center                            $20

Basic Computer

#7418               1/8-2/12            T          4-5pm               Ages 55                       Senior Center                            $20

Ceramics

#7423               1/8-1/29            T          10am-1pm         Ages 55                       Senior Center                            $20

Watercolor

#7433               1/9-2/27            W         1-4pm               Ages 55                       Senior Center                            $20

Oil Painting

#7436               1/9-2/27            W         10am-1pm         Ages 55                       Senior Center                            $20

Christmas Dinner at the Senior Center

December 21, 2012 from 12-1pm

Cost is $3.50 for 55 and over

RSVP at (559) 713-4381(Space is limited!)

ADULT SPORTS - AGE 18

“Fast Break” Open Gym Basketball

Monday-Wednesday (ongoing)                12-1:30pm         Ages 18                       Manuel Hernandez         $2/person

Softball Tournament Director’s Meeting

January 16th, 5:30pm at the Anthony Community Center

PARKS  & BUILDING RENTALS

Are you looking for a great location for your next birthday party, holiday party, picnic or corporate event?  We have the perfect location for you!  For more information contact 559-713-4365 or view all park and facility amenities at www.liveandplayvisalia.com.  Park and facility reservations are not accepted online.