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McAllen Parks and Recreation Department1000 South Ware Road - P.O. Box 220

McAllen, Texas 78501

Phone: (956) 681-3333 Fax: (956) 681-3300E-Mail: parks @mcallen.net Web Site: www.mcallen.net/parks

ADULT & SENIOR PROGRAMS

ATHLETICS

AQUATICS

SPECIAL EVENTS

YOUTH PROGRAMS

NATURE PROGRAMS

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SENIOR MONTHLY DANCES

Monthly dances where you can meet and dance with people fromthroughout the Valley. Dances are every third Wednesday of themonth. Dances are held from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Fee: $1.50Location: Las Palmas CCDates : January 20th, February 17th, March 17th, April 21st & May 19th

SENIOR MONTHLY TRIPS

Join us on an outing to one of the many Rio Grande Valley at-tractions. Trips are scheduled once a month and limited space isavailable. Contact staff at any Community Centers for details.Fee

: Varies, depending on tripTrip dates to be announced.

DAILY NUTRITION PROGRAMFree nutrition program for registered participants age 60 and over offered

Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at each Community Center. Small donation required.

The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for adults age 50 and over on a daily basis at

all three community centers. Programs are conducted by volunteers. Some fees are charged for class supplies.

Contact each center for more information.

Lark Community Center Las Palmas Community Center Palm View Community Center

Spanish Class T&TH - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Til Feb.)

Ceramics T&TH - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. M-F - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Board/Card Games M-F - 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. M-F - 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. M-F - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Walking Club M-F - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. M-F - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. M-F - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Senior Stretch M-F - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. M-F - 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Dance Fitness M-F - 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.Aerobics M-F - 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Heathier You T - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. W - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Check center for schedule.Drawing & Painting M&W - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Golden Larks Choir T - 12:00 p.m.

Billiards M-F - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts TH&F - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

55-Alive 2nd & 3rd M of month 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Conjunto Las Palmas TH - 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Silver Note Choir T - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Bingo Every Other Friday at Noon Last Tues. of month 10:30 a.m. M-F - 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Senior Line Dancing M&W - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Yoga M-F - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. T&TH - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Poker T - 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Delicious Dish Recipe Contest 2nd Tues. of the month

Senior Supper Series TBA Contact Community Center

BASIC COMPUTERS

Learn the basics for a technological age. Establish an e-mail account, use asearch engine and Microsoft Word.Fee: $38.00/residents; $46.00/non-residentsPalm View CC W 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 170708.D1

DANCE FEVER FITNESS

Get in shape by toning your abs, legs, gluts and lower back with resisitant stretchexercises and aerobic dance movements using steps and music. Strengthenupper body by learning combinations of movement.

Fee: No fees.Lark CC M-TH 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

SAFETY DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE

Refresh your driving skills and be up to date on driving law.Fee: $12 or $14 depending on AARP membership.Las Palmas CC 2nd or 3rd Monday of the Month 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MAYBE SOMEDAY CLASSES

Almost everyone has once said, Maybe someday Ill try that. And now here isyour chance. Enjoy a variety of introductory classes while your child enjoys arecreational activity at Las Palmas Community Center. Anyone and everyone

is welcome! Each class is held twice a week. Enroll in the whole series or pickand choose what interests you. Choose from:Intro to Photography, Tortillas-Tortillas, Art Appreciation, Creative Writing, 1 Line Dance, Recipe Swap,Music Appreciation, The Blanket Project, Gardening, ScrapbookingFee: $5 per week or $40 for the seriesLas Palmas CC T & TH 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

BEGINNING SPANISH

Want to say How are you? to neighbors or Good Morning! at the gocery stores?Make traveling more rewarding, gain basic Spanish language skills and increasecultural awareness and condence in a relaxed atmosphere. Class available for

frst 5 weeks.

Fee: $18.00/residents; $26.00/non-residentsLark CC M & W 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

SPANISH CONTINUING

Continue to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities while learningnew phrases and sentences. Cover grammar, common vocabulary, pronunciationand more. Students must have taken Beginning Spanish. Class available forsecond 5 weeks.Fee: $18.00/residents; $26.00/non-residentsLark CC M & W 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

WRITING YOUR MEMORIES

Everyone would love to nd a journal or diary of their ancestors. Wheres yours?

Future generations will cherish the childhood & family stories you prepare for themtoday. Learn to easily write your thoughts & recollections & preserve them beforethey disappear. Focus for class is writing your own family & childhood memories,not family genealogy. Class is for both beginning & continuing students. It isrecommended new students purchase a writing booklet.Fee: $18.00/residents; $26.00/non-residentsLark CC First Thursday of the Month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

OPEN GYM

PV CC

Adult M&W 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

*Sat. 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Volleyball TH 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.(if no leagues) T 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Lark CC

Youth M&W 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.*Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Adult T&TH 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.*Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

*Saturdays subject to availability.

ADULT PROGRAMS

QUINTA MAZATLAN

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Explore the trails and historic home!Open to the Public:

Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Thursday Family Nights Open Till Dark

956-681-3370600 Sunset Drive in McAllen

Directions:Take Exp. 83 to 10th St. exit. Travel South on 10th St.

Turn East on Sunset Drive by the hotel.Park out front of the gates to Quinta Mazatlan.

Visit www.quintamazatlan.comfor more information.

QUINTA MAZATLAN

ADULT PROGRAMS

JUNIOR MASTER GARDENERThe program helps to develop the future stewards of the land by igniting a passion for theoutdoors through this unique gardening program. Participants will be involved in hand-onactivities, guided trail walks and gardening projects.-

AGE: Recommend 2nd to 5th grade

DATE: 3rd Saturday of the MonthTIME: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmFEE: $5.00 per student (includes supplies)ATTENDANCE: Students may attend select classesthroughout the year or attend all 12 and become a certifiedJunior Master Gardener:Wildlife Gardener. A couple make-up classes will be offered during the year to assist thechild with their goal.

What are the benefits of attending all 12 classes in the gardening series?

The 12 month series puts nature knowledge to work Students gain knowledge of the RGV plants and wildlife Students meet other young students with similar interests

Students receive their Junior Master Gardener Certificate of Completion Students receive a Quinta Mazatlan badge and pin

2010 Junior Master Gardener Schedule (12 month program)

January 16th New Years Nature Resolutions: Turning Trash into TreasureFebruary 20th Planting Seeds of Greatness Month: Seeds + Water = PlantsMarch 20th Take a Walk in the Park DayApril 24th (4th Saturday) Arbor Month: Come Hug a TreeMay 15th Eye on the Garden: Smile at the Camera!June 19th Great Outdoors Adventures with Forest Friends!July 17th National Picnic Month: Whats On the Menu for our Forest Friends?August 21st Kiss & Make-up Day Mr. McGregor & Peter Rabbit Share Points of ViewSeptember 18th Kid RockROCK ON!October 16th Home Sweet Home: National Animal Safety and Protection MonthNovember 20th Now I Know My ABPs, Next Time Wont You Sing With Me

(annuals, biennials, perennials)December 18th Winter Green Holiday Season

GROUP TOURS THROUGH THE HOUSE & GROUNDSEnjoy guided tours of the homes history & families,Spanish architecture, art gallery and nature trails. QuintaMazatlan was built in the 1930s and is recognized as oneof the largest adobe homes in the state of Texas.

TOUR: Stroll through History TourDATE: Fridays (through April)TIME: 10:00 am to 11:00 am

FEE: Included in General Admission$1.00 Senior (65+), $2.00 Adults

No reservations but if bringing a large groupplease call inadvance.

TOUR: Schedule Custom Group ToursDATE: Wednesday, Thursday or SaturdayTIME: MorningsFEE: $30 per group (up to 15 people)

$60 per group (up to 30 people)RESERVATIONS: Please reserve your date in advance!

Tour Options:1. Stroll Through History: Touring the historic adobe home

2. Woodland Walkabout: Comfortable half mile trail walk3. Storytelling Trees: Walk in the Woods and MeetGreatness

AGES: 6 and up

DATES: SaturdaysTIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.FEE: $5.00 per scoutRESERVATION: Advance registration & payment required.GIRL SCOUT BADGES

Brownie (grades 2 - 3) Eco-Explorer, Listening to the PastJunior Girl Scouts (grades 4-5) Earth Connections, WildlifeBOY SCOUT BADGESWebelos (ages 9 to 11) Forester, NaturalistBoy Scouts (ages 11 & up) Bird Study (plus $3.50 to build a bird feeder)

SCOUT PROGRAMSScout troops can explore and investigate habitat and wildlife to meet the needs of meritbadge requirements. Programs can be customized!

SCHOOL SCIENCE SERIESEducational programming for specific grade levels during the school year designed to meetTEKS Science and Social Study objectives.AGES: Age Appropriate Programs (Max 60 students per tour)DATES: Thursdays and FridaysTIME: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (children can bring lunch & stay longer)FEE: $5.00 per student (teachers/chaperones are free)

RESERVATION: Advance registration & payment required.Pre-Kinder - Kindergarten Using Our Senses to ExploreKinder - 5th Grade Endangered Species1st Grade Living and Non-Living Things

2nd Grade Budding Botanists

3rd Grade Adaptations Everywhere4th Grade Earth Exploring: Soil to Leaves

5th Grade Lets Explore as Ornithologists

MCALLEN NATURE SPEAKER SERIES

In Partnership with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce andsponsored by Thurmond Eye Associates.Enjoy a variety of speakers on Thursday evenings coveringeverything from birds and butterflies to culture and art.DATES: Thursday Evenings (through April)TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pmFEE: Included in General Admission

$1.00 Senior (65+), $2.00 Adults

January 2010

7 Roy Rodriguez Birding by HabitatDesert to Sea14 Lance Krueger Deer in the Wild21 Alan Murphy Backyard Bird Photography

(Host TexNEP)28 Mary Thorne Learn How to Raise a Butterfly

February 20104 Julia Ardery White Roses for the Bride11 Peter A. Y. Gunter Save the Big Thicket18 Rolf Nussbaumer Nature Exposed Photography

Exhibition (Host TexNEP)25 Diana Doan-Crider Return of the Mexican Black Bear

March 2010

11 Mary Beth Stowe Birding by Ear18 Jesus Franco Batty Bat Myths25 William S. Clark Raptors of North America

(HostTexNEP)

April 2010

1 Betty Petersen Birders Exchange8 Karen Kilfeather Hummingbird Photography15 Jeremy Woodhouse La Luz Del Pueblo: San Miguel de

Allende (Host TexNEP)22 Colleen C. Hook Thirty Talking Trees29 Father Tom Pincelli Good Birding

QUINTA MAZATLANMcAllen Wing of the World Birding Center

Quinta Mazatlan offers a broad range of programs for people of all ages!Theres something for everyone to enjoy whether its participating in aprogram, touring the magnificent facility or taking a walk in the woods.

FAMILY & YOUTH PROGRAMS

WALK WITH A NATURALISTEach month seasonal aspects of nature will be sharedwith guests along the trails at Quinta Mazatlan. Theresno heavy biology, just an opportunity to enjoy a walk with anaturalist outdoors.

DATE: 2nd Saturday of the Month

TIME: 10:00 am to 11:30 amFEE: Included in General Admission$1.00 Senior (65+), $2.00 Adults

January 9th Master Gardener WalkFebruary 13th Bird in the Texas TropicsMarch 13th Migration SensationApril 10th Hummingbird Myths and MagicMay 8th Plant a Tree

Program Location Ages Dates Times Class #YOUTH EVENING PROGRAMS

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TEEN TIMEAre you in Middle School or High School? Want to meet other teens with your same interests?Come participate in sports, creative activities, dance, games and interesting arts and crafts.Find out about community projects with the Teen Time Service Organization (TTSO) and justhave some fun. Detailed information yer available at Palm View Community Center.

Fee: None Ages: 6th grade - 16 yearsPalm View CC M-TH 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

F 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

TEEN PROGRAMSAFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

Program Location Ages Dates Times Class #............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Ballet LCC 3-5 M&W 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180032.E16&Up 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 180033.E1

LPCC 5-6 T&TH 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 190033.B1

7-10 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 190036.B1..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Basketball Skills LCC 6-7 M&W 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180343.C18-12 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 180346.C1

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Cheerleading LCC 3-5 M&W 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180362.C16&Up 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 180363.C1

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Drawing LCC 5-6 T&TH 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180182.C17&Up 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 180183.C1

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Beginner Folklorico LPCC 3-4 M&W 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 190042.C1

5-6 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 190043.C1

Folklorico 7&Up 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 190046.C1

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Hands On Art LPCC 3-6 M&W 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. 190227.B1

7-11 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. 190227.B2............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Kids Aerobics LCC 3-5 T&TH 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180406.A16&Up 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 180406.A2

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Mat-cercise PVCC 7-9 T&TH 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 170356.B1

3-4 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. 170352.B15-6 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 170353.B1

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Mini-Masterpieces PVCC 4-6 T&TH 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 170227.B1

7-10 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 170227.B211-13 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 170227.B3

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Modern Dance LCC 6&Up M&W 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 180662.C23-5 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. 180662.B2

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Music Mania LPCC 7-13 T&TH 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 190546.D1.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Painting LCC 5-6 M&W 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 180192.C1

7&Up 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 180193.C1.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Pep Squad LPCC 3-5 M&W 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 190362.B1

6-10 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 190634.B1.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Performing Folklorico LPCC 7-11 T&TH 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

12-17 6:15 - 7:00 p.m..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Spirit Angels PVCC 3-4 T&TH 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 170362.B1

5-6 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. 170363.B1

7-9 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. 170366.B1............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Twinkle Toes PVCC 2 yrs. M&W 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 170032.C1

2 yrs. 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 170032.C23-5 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 170033.C16-8 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. 170033.C2

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Urban Stepz PVCC 4-5 M&W 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 170053.C1

6-8 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 170056.C19-13 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 170056.C2

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Youth Ceramics LPCC 7-14 T&TH 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. 190179.B1

Fun and Entertainment for Your Kids!In cooperation with the McAllen Independent School District, we offer Supervised Play and Homework help at the following sites.

Every school day - Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Program begins Monday, January 11th.

Sam Houston Elementary School - 3221 Olga AvenueJackson Elementary School - 501 Harvey

Lark Community Center - 2601 Lark AvenueMcAuliffe Elementary School - 3000 DaffodilNavarro Elementary School - 2100 Hackberry

Alvarez Elementary School - 2606 GumwoodBonham Elementary School - 2400 Jordan

Crockett Elementary School - 2112 North MainEscandon Elementary School - 2901 Colbath

Fields Elementary School - 500 Dallas

YOUTH CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ballet-Become a young ballerina! In this class participants learn basic balletsteps and terms in a creative, fun environment.Basketball Skills and Drills- Learn the fundamentals of basketball. Dribbling,passing, shooting, and footwork will be taught in a fun setting.Beginner Folklorico-Interested in learning a cultural Mexican dance? In thisclass, you will learn the basic Folklorico footwork!Cheerleading-In this class, you will learn proper cheerleading techniques,including jumps, cheers and great dances.Drawing-Learn how to use pencils and draw different shapes and gures.

In this class you will learn the basics of sketching and shading as well aspainting. Come learn to make a masterpiece!Folklorico-In this class you will learn the many different styles of traditionalMexican dance and choreography.Hands on Art-Art is fun, especially when it is hands on. Learn to create avariety of mini art projects with different media.Kid Aerobics-Its time to put away that remote control and put your tennisshoes on. Instructors will go through various fun activities and exercises topromote tness in your daily life.

Mat-cercise-Participants will learn basic tumbling skills from forward rolls,tiny toe touches and proper stretching techniques.

Mini-Masterpieces-Work with a variety of materials from paint to beads and

create your own art by hand.Modern Dance- This class will cover the footwork, coordination and rhythmthat it takes to perform a wonderful routine.Music Mania-Great for beginners. Come and learn about music, instrumentsand more.Painting-Learn how to paint with different art media to create a masterpiece.Continue to learn and understand concepts of depth perspective and color.Pep Squad- Intro to cheer techniques, terms and dance.Performing Folklorico- This class is for the trained Folklorico dancer! Learnadvanced choreography and routines to be performed at public events. Pleasego to Las Palmas Community Center to register with instructor approval.Spirit Angels-(Beginner/Intermediate) An introductory class to cheerleading

techniques including jumps, cheers and great dances.Twinkle Toes-Twirl in tights and learn the basic steps of ballet.Urban Stepz- Faster than ballet and jazz with some great music and kicks.Youth Ceramics-Learn about ceramics and make a few projects to takehome. Supplies provided for a total of 3 projects.

All classes are held two days a week unless otherwise noted. Class lengthvaries by program. Class will begin the week of Febuary 1st and end the weekof April 9th. Classes not meeting minimum enrollment (10 students) by the rst

class meeting are subject to cancellation. Fees are:

30 Minute Classes$30.00 for McAllen residents$48.00 for Non-residents

Performing Groups

$46.00 for McAllen residents$74.00 for Non-residents

45 Minute Classes$38.00 for McAllen residents$60.00 for Non-residents

You are invited to watch our performers at the end of season recital held at theMcAllen Civic Center, 1300 S. 10th Street.

All participants must have a costume to perform.

DATE: FRIDAY, April 9, 2010

SPRING RECITAL

YOUTH EVENING PROGRAMS

PE IAL EVENT

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PE IAL EVENTMcALLEN

TOWN BANDThis is the perfect outlet for the musiciansin your family. Weekly practices on Monday

nights. Practice and play in monthly concertsfrom November through April.Fee: MembershipLas Palmas CCMondays 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

For more information, please contactthe McAllen Town Band at:

THE TOWN BAND ASSOCIATIONPO Box 720812

McAllen, TX 78504(956) 661-3350

Web site: www.mcallentownband.com

2010 Spring Concert ScheduleTuesday, February 9, 2010 Love and CountryTuesday, March 23, 2010 Young at Heart

Tickets available at:www.ez-tixx.com, McAllen Convention Center BoxOfce, McAlllen Chamber of Commerce and the

Weslaco Chamber of Commerce.

Concert schedule subject to change.

ANNUALPANCAKE BREAKFAST

The City of McAllen Parks and RecreationDepartment - Senior Citizens AdvisoryBoard, a non-prot organization will be

hosting the annual pancake breakfastconsisting of three pancakes, two sausagelinks, scrambled eggs, coffee and orangejuice.

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 amLocation: Palm View Community Center

3401 Jordan Rd. - McAllen, TX -681-3360

Cost: $ 3.00

The 30th Annual Golden Age Olympics is an Olympic-style competition for participants age 50 & over. Beginning in January and ending inMarch with an Awards Ceremony, the Golden Age Olympics offfers competition in a number of events including swimming, table tennis, cardgames, shufeboard, billiards, volleyball, and much more. Interested participants may register at any of the community centers or call theParks and Recreation Department for more information. Sponsored by Hughes & Associates - Ameriprise Financial, South Texas HealthSystem, HEB, APEX Primary Care and the RGV Vipers..

2010 EventsDuplicate Bridge Swimming Golf CribbageContract Bridge 3-on-3 Basketball Miniature Golf Shufeboard500 Card Game Horseshoes Bicycle Tour Walk & TalkEuchre Bowling Bake-Off PinochleBilliards 8-Ball One Mile Race Walk Poker Billiards 9-BallTable Tennis Volleybal l Tennis Crossword PuzzlesThe Great Chase Raceway Thunder NEW EVENT: Hearts

GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS

Web Site: www.mcallen.net/parks/gao.htm

FREE FOR THE FAMILY!Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen

Saturday, April 17th, 20109:00 am to 4:00 pm

FREE ADMISSION!

Enjoy activities for the entire family!

Live Birds of Prey ShowExperience a close encounter with live eagles, hawks, falcons and owls with Jonathan Wood & the Raptor Project

Reptile Adventures Show

Take a peek into the wild world of giant snakes, alligators, and huge turtles with Danny Conner and his amazing Reptile Adventures.

Rockn Roll with Eco-ElvisThe king of green is in the building! Enjoy your favorite Elvis hits with a twist like Compost Hotel, Viva las Vegan & Earth Day Rock.

Plus Much MoreGreen Living Demonstrations, Eco-art Projects, Artisan Marketplace, Food & More

QUINTA MAZATLANVIDA VERDE EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

PUBLIC SWIMMINGTAAF SWIM TEAM

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Learn-to-swim classes begin April 12th at Municipal Pool.Classes are Monday - Thursday.Fee: $20.00 resident/$30.00 non-resident Participants will receive an official Gus & Goldie T-Shirt for each registered class.

PARENT/BABY WATER ORIENTATION (6 mo. - 2 yrs. 11 mo.): Introduces the infant or toddler to the pleasures of water. The parent

is instructed in techniques for teaching their child fundamental water skills. At least one parent per child will be strictly enforced. Allpersons must wear swimming suits. Lined swim diapers are required for infants. NO DIAPERS OR DISPOSABLE SWIM DIAPERS!!!

PRE-SCHOOL (3,4 & 5 yr. olds): This program will help children make the physical and mental adjustment of submerging their facesunder water and holding their breath without discomfort. Once they pass this stage, they are taught to float on their front and back andprogress to learning arm strokes.

OUTH (6-14 yr. olds): A standard American Red Cross advancement program will be taught. Instruction for Beginning Swimmershrough Advanced Swimmers is scheduled at all class times.

ADULT & TEEN (15 & Up): The individual is taken through a series of progressive steps, allowing everyone to learn at their own pace.

TIMES:Parent-Baby: 6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Youth: 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.

Pre-school: 6:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Adult & Teen: 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.

GUS & GOLDIE LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM

GUS & GOLDIE LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM PROUD SPONSORS

ession 1: April 12th - 22ndarent-Baby Class 140011-21re-school Class 140022-21outh Class 140036-21dult & Teen Class 140048-21

Session 2: April 26th- May 6thParent-Baby Class 140011-31Pre-school Class 140022-31Youth Class 140036-31

Adult & Teen Class 140048-31

PUBLIC SWIMMINGPublic swimming will be available on weekends begin-ning April 3rd at Municipal Pool and May 1st at LosEncinos Pool.Fee: Muncipal - $2.00 per visit;

Los Encinos - $1.00Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

LAP SWIMMINGYear-round program. Fee: $1.00 per visit

M-F at Municipal Pool5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Until 5/1/10)

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Until 4/9/10)Sat. - Sun. at Municipal Pool11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.M-F at Nikki Rowe7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

WATER AEROBICSCome and work out to music and instruction.Fee: $1.00 per visit

Nikki Rowe Natatorium7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

TAAF SWIM TEAMGet ready for summer and start trainingearly. All interested participants must beable to swim 50 yards without stoppingand have no fear of the water. Swimmerscannot have participated in any U.S.S.Swim meets beginning January 1, 2009.Fee: $15.00 resident/$24.00 non-residentDates: May 3rd - May 28thTime: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Class # 140966.03Location: Nikki Rowe Natatorium

LIFEGUARD TRAININGThis class will train candidates to become certified American Red Cross lifeguards. Attendance ismandatory to receive certification. Lifeguards hired by the City of McAllen Parks and RecreationDepartment will receive a reimbursement of $40.Fee: $95.00Time: Classes are taught on weekends only with the exception of the March 15th - 17th class whichmeets on Mon. & Tues. from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Wed. from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. All other classes meet:Fridays: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sat. & Sun.: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Location: Boys Club Municipal PoolDates: Session 1: March 15th - 17th 140987.L1

Session 2: April 16th - April 25th 140987.L2Session 3: April 30th - May 9th 140987.L3Session 4: May 14th - May 23rd 140987.L4Session 5: May 28h - June 6th 140987.L5

POOL RENTALSWeekend pool rentals will be available at Municipal Pool beginning April 3, 2010. Los Encinos and Boys Club Poolrentals begin on May 1st. Weekday pool rentals begin on May 10, 2010. Please stop by the Parks and RecreationOffice at 1000 S. Ware Rd. to reserve a pool. Pools may be reserved 3 months in advance.

Rental RatesMunicipal Pool:$150 for the first 2 hours$60 each addtl. hourAll other pools:$100 for the first 2 hours$40 each addtl. hour

Municipal Pool Rental Times Weekends: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Los Encinos Pool Rental Times Weekends: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Boys Club Pool Rental Times Weekends: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location, dates and times of public swimming, lap swimmingand water aerobics subject to change. Signs will be posted at

pools. If interested in being contacted for changes pleasee-mail jstock el@mcallen.net.

ATHLETICSATHLETIC LEAGUESThe McAllen Parks and Recreation Department athletic leagues play under therules and regulations of the Amateur Softba ll Association and the Texas Amateur

Athletic Federation. All adult leagues play a 10-game schedule. Adult league

registration is accepted at the Main Office at 1000 S. Ware Road or online at www.

mcallen.net. The office is open Mon. to Fri. from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ages: No younger than 18 as of the first day of league playDates: Begins February 25th. Thursday game daysTimes: 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.Location: Palm View Community Center, 3401 JordanRegistration: January 25 - February 12, 2010Fee: $200 per team accepted at Parks & Recreation Office.Meeting: Mandatory managers meeting on February 16th at Palm View

Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer another season of thegrowing sport of kick ball. A maximum roster of twenty will be permitted with atleast four female players in the field at all times. If sufficient interest is generatedin terms of total teams, play may be established on other weeknights. All leaguegames will be officiated.Divisions: Co-Ed Recreational Ages: No younger than 18 as of the first day of league playDates: Begins Feb. 24th. Wed. or Thu. eveningsLocation: Los Encinos Park, 2900 Sarah AvenueRegistration: January 25 - February 12, 2010Fee: $225 per team accepted at Parks & Recreation Office.

Meeting: Mandatory managers meeting on February17th at Lark Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT KICKBALL

ADULT INDOOR VOLLEYBALL

Divisions: B, C, D and Co-Rec Ages: No younger than 18 as of the first day of league playDates: February 22 - May 7. Monday - Friday game daysTimes: 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.Location: Westside Softball Complex, 1000 S. Ware RoadRegistration: January 18 - February 12, 2010Fee: $350 per team at the Parks and Recreation OfficeMeeting: Mandatory managers meeting on February 15th

at Palm View Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

Divisions: Mens 8 on 8 Ages: No younger than 18 as of the first day of league playDates: Begins Feb. 22nd. Mon. or Thur. game daysTimes: 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.Location: De Leon Soccer ComplexRegistration: January 25 - February 12, 2010Fee: $250 per team accepted at Parks & Recreation Office.Meeting: Mandatory managers meeting on February 19th at

Lark Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT A.S.A. SOFTBALL

ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL

Divisions: Mens Open & Mens Recreational

Ages: No younger than 18 as of the first day of league playDates: Begins February 17th. Wed. & Thur. game daysTimes: 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.Location: Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark AvenueRegistration: January 11 - February 5, 2010Fee: $275 per team accepted at Parks & Recreation Office.Meeting: Mandatory managers meeting on February 10th

at Lark Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

Ages: No younger than 18 as of the first day of league playDates: Begins Feb. 23rd. Tuesday game daysTimes: 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.Location: Los Encinos Park, 2900 Sarah Avenue

Registration: January 25 - February 12, 2010Fee: $200 per team accepted at Parks & Recreation Office.Meeting: Mandatory managers meeting on February 18th at

Lark Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT BASKETBALL

ADULT CO-ED SAND VOLLEYBALL

3rd ANNUAL CO-REC BASH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Divisions: Co-ed Open and Mens OpenDates: February 20-21,2010Registration: February 1-20,2010

Location: Westside Softball ComplexFee: $180 per teamPrizes to 1st three teams in each division.(based on minimum of 8 teams)

COMING IN

SUMMER 2010

ADULT WIFFLEBALL

SUMMER REGISTRATIONDATES

SOFTBALL 5/10-5/28KICKBALL 5/17VOLLEYBALL 5/17FLAG FOOTBALL 5/17WIFFLEBALL 5/17

BASKETBALL 5/24

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REFUNDS/TRANSFERS -We constantly strive to provide the highest quality recreation programs. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with a class or activity, please tell us so we canrespond to your concerns. In addition to using your feedback to help us improve, for nearly all of our programs, we will arrange one of the following: TRANSFERS between classes will be allowed onlyprior to the third class meeting, at no charge. After the third class meeting, transfers may be made, pending space availability, with a charge of $5 per class. REFUNDS for classes will be allowed onlyprior to the third class meeting and will carry a $5 fee per class. Requests for transfers, credits, and refunds must be in writing. A refund check will be mailed with 30 days following a written request.

RETURNED CHECK POLICY- A $25 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks, and students will be removed from classes until finances are settled.

MEDICAL POLICY - The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department will not prohibit any person from participating in an activity due to a medical condition or handicap, unless such conditionis likely to cause injury to that individual or other participants in the activity. A participant who has been notified by a qualified medical professional that he/she has a medical condition that is likely

o cause injury to themselves or other participants, is obligated to inform the Parks and Recreation Department, at the time of registration, of the condition and willingly withdraw from the program oractivity if requested by the Department. It is recommended that all participants receive medical authorization before participating in these programs.

Sally Gavlik, DirectorMike Hernandez - Deputy Director - ProgramsDave Melaas - Deputy Director - OperationsRichard Krauss, Superintendent of RecreationJosh Stockel, Superintendent of AquaticsShane Stockton, Marketing & Events Coordinator

Brad Bentsen, Superintendent of ParksKen Krause, Assistant Superintendent of ParksRichard Martinez, Superintendent of Building

MaintenanceMonica Montilla, Management AssistantGracie Garza, Supervisor of Accounts

Lark Community Center:Rosemary Fuentes, ManagerJorge Alanis, Supervisor of Recreation

Las Palmas Community Center:Samm Mercado, ManagerSarai Garcia, Supervisor of Recreation

Palm View Community Center:Ana Romero, ManagerVictor Ayala, Supervisor of Recreation

Quinta Mazatlan:Colleen Hook, ManagerGaby Torres, Supervisor of RecreationLeslie Howland, Supervisor of Recreation

Assalia Belmares, Supervisor of Recreation

PARKS & RECREATIONSTAFF

POLICIES

COMMUNITY CENTERS

Lark Community Center2601 Lark - McAllen, Texas 78501

Phone: (956) 681-3340

Palm View Community Center3401 Jordan Road - McAllen, Texas 78501

Phone: (956) 681-3360

Las Palmas Community Center1921 North 25th Street - McAllen, Texas 78501

Phone: (956) 681-3350Mondays - Thursdays 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fridays 8:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Quinta Mazatlan600 Sunset Drive - McAllen, Texas 78501

Phone: (956) 681-3370Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursdays - Family Nights Open till Dark

Community Center HoursMondays - Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

other hours available for rentals

Branch Library HoursMondays - Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sundays 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Mail-In Registration will begin Monday January 11th and must be received in our offices no later

than Friday, January 29th. Walk-in registration will begin Monday, January 11th, from 9:00 a.m.until 7:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fridays, and Saturdays at Lark andPalm View Community Centers from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PROOF OF RESIDENCE WILL BEREQUIRED (Picture I.D. & Utility Bill in same name).

Please register at any one of the three community centers - Las Palmas Community Center (1921N. 25th St.), Lark Community Center (2601 Lark Ave.) or Palm View Community Center (3401Jordan Rd.) All registration is taken on a first come, first served basis, pending space available.

**No walk-in registration will be acceptedat the Parks and Recreation Office on Ware Road.**

**Registration will not be accepted at program sites. You must pre-register.**

AVOID LONG LINES!USE THE EASY MAIL-IN OR ONLINE REGISTRATION.

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