Feb. 23, 2010
Contact: Parks and Recreation Administration – 791-4873
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CALENDAR – MARCH 2010
OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Hi Corbett Field hosts Colorado Rockies 2010 Spring Training games March 6-31 – 15 games are scheduled. Take the family out to the ball game. Free game day parking. Call 327-WINS.
City of Tucson lifeguard screenings will be held on March 6, April 3 and May 1 at 9 a.m. at Catalina High School Pool, 2005 N. Dodge Blvd. Bring current Lifeguard Certificate and W.S.I., First Aid, American Red Cross BLS/CPR certificates, swimsuit and towel. Contact 791-4245.
Watch for the new Summer 2010 Program Guide & Class Catalog coming April 19. Pick up your free copy. Contact: 837-8033.
Parks and Recreation centers and administrative offices, centers, pools and KIDCO are closed Friday, March 12 for a City of Tucson unpaid employee furlough day. Tucson City Golf courses and the Reid Park Zoo will remain open.
Art in Reality (AIR) classes begin March 2 at various locations. Program is free for ages 13-21. Contact: 882-8012.
PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS
(All centers closed March 12 for unpaid City of Tucson employee furlough day -- contact centers for daily activities/programs.)
ARMORY PARK SENIOR CENTER
220 S. 5TH AVE. – 791-4865
March 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31 - Noon-12:30 p.m. - $1
Zumba fitness with Ernie Perez
March 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22, 24 and 27 - $3/class, walk-ins welcome
Zumba fitness with Ernie Perez – meets Monday, and Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10-11 a.m.
March 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, and 29-31 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free
Sewing class with Winston Williams
March 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 29 - 9-10 a.m. - $1 suggested donation
Enjoy a home-cooked breakfast with friends -- contact Ramona.
March 1, 5, 8, 12,15, 19, 22, 26 and 29 - 11 a.m.-noon - Free
Wii virtual gaming
March 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26 and 29-31 - 3-4 p.m. - $2 suggested donation
Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with friends -- contact Ramona.
March 1, 8, 22 and 29 - 9:30-10 a.m. - Free
Vital Aging fitness class
March 1, 8, 15 and 22 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
Vital Aging Tap Dance class
March 1, 8, 15 and 22 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Vital Aging Table Tennis match play
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - $5/class, walk-ins welcome
Hatha Yoga with Jeannine Mateo
March 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 6-7 p.m.
NA Candle Light meeting
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Free
Armory Park Health Clinic offered through Pima County Health Department
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 1:15 p.m. - Free
Play Bingo with friends for prizes
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 1:30-2 p.m. - Free
Vital Aging Sit and Dance Exercise class
March 1, 4, 8 and 23 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free
Sewing class with Winston Williams
March 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 10:30-11 a.m. - Free
Vital Aging Chair Exercise
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - Noon-3 p.m. - Free
Party Bridge
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
Woodworking
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
Beading class
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 - 11 a.m.-noon
Loteria
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 - 1-3 p.m.
Movie on the big screen
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 - 5-7 p.m.
Vital Aging Table Tennis
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 - 9:30-10 a.m. - Free
Vital Aging fitness class
March 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 10 a.m.-11:am
Caring and Sharing social group
March 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
Wood Shop/Plastic Canvas/Crochet
March 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Quilting
March 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Free
Armory Afternoon Dance with MC Alfredo Quiroga
March 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Noon-3 p.m. - Free
Party Bridge
March 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 1:45-3 p.m. - Free
Ukulele class
March 5 - 8:30-11 a.m. - cost on sliding scale
Mobile Podiatry through St. Elizabeth of Hungary -- must be 60+
March 5, 19 and 26 - 10-11:45 a.m.
Arthritis Swim
March 5, 19 and 26 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hawaiian Quilting and Crafts with Bev
March 5, 19 and 26 - Noon- 2 p.m.
Beginning Line Dancing
March 5, 19 and 26 - 2-4 p.m.
Advanced Line Dancing
March 6 - 6-8 p.m. - $1 and current ID required
Luck ‘O’ Irish social dance for adults with disabilities
March 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Bridge
March 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - $2
Saturday Ballroom Dancing
March 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 3-4 p.m.
Energy Work class -- call for more info.
March 10 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
Merri Makers entertainment show
March 13 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - $1.50 per table
Swap Meet
March 13 - 6 p.m.
Argentine Tango Dance – 2nd Saturday each month -- call for info
March 17 - 9-10:30 a.m. at Udall/1-2:30 p.m. at Armory - Fee applies
Registration for Computer Adult Learning Centers classes at Armory Center or Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde. Classes run March 1-April 2 -- contact 721-7591 or www.tucsoncalc.org.
March 17 - 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Free
Club #1 General Meeting for members -- 3rd Wednesday each month.
March 20 - 7 p.m.
U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association Monthly Dance - 3rd Saturday each month -- call for info.
March 27 - 7 p.m.
Lindy Hop/Swing Dance - 4th Saturday each month -- call for info.
CAROL WEST SENIOR ADDITION
7200 E. TANQUE VERDE – 791-4121
March 4 - 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Free
Field trip to the Reid Park Zoo for Senior Safari
March 10 - 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - $3, plus a side dish
Agua Caliente Spring Potluck
March 17 - 1-3 p.m. - $3
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon/potluck
March 19 - 10 a.m.
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
CHERRY AVENUE CENTER
5085 S. CHERRY AVE. – 791-4497
March 1 - 10 a.m.
Senior Club meeting
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 10 a.m.-noon
Senior Club Game Day
March 5, 12, 19 and 26 - Noon-3:30 p.m.
Senior Club Bunco
March 8 - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Senior Potluck
March 15 - $2 per child/per day (nonrefundable)
Registration begins for Spring Break Schoolzout program
March 19 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Senior Club trip to Fourth Avenue Street Fair
CLEMENTS CENTER
8155 E. POINCIANA – 791-5787
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 - 9 a.m.-noon
Pickle Ball for all ages -- seniors free with Senior Club membership.
March 2 and 9 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Beginning Senior Computer classes – must pre-register.
March 4 and 11 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Intermediate Senior Computer classes – must pre-register.
EL PUEBLO ACTIVITY CENTER
101 W. IRVINGTON – 791-5155
March 8 - $2 per child/per day (nonrefundable)
Registration begins for Grading Day program.
March 19 - $2 per child
Grading Day program for ages 5-11 -- five-year-olds must be in kindergarten.
EL PUEBLO SENIOR CENTER
101 W. IRVINGTON – 791- 3250
March 3 - 9-10 a.m.
General meeting – Senior Club card required.
EL RIO NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1390 W. SPEEDWAY – 791-4683
March 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
Adult Computer classes
March 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31 - Free
Public Notary – make an appointment with Mariela.
March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
Tasty Tidbits - learn great recipes to add to your collection.
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Free
Zumba Fitness – where Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout.
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
Ballet Folklorico “Las Flores Del Rio” – dance classes for 50+.
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 - 5:30- 8 p.m. - Free
Kawanabe Karate for all ages
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 6-7 p.m. - Free
Folklorico classes for ages 3-14
March 3, 5, 10, 17, 19, 24, 26 and 31 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free
Guitar Lessons for Beginners with singing and vocalizations
March 5, 19 and 26 - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Free
Clay Creations – learn basic hand building techniques using clay.
March 3 and 10 - 9:30-11 a.m. - Free
Free Drawing with Color class for 50+
March 26 - 7 p.m.
Family Movie Night
March 6 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Free
Health and Safety Fair -- health providers, community resources, and agencies will provide information and workshops on health and wellness.
FRED ARCHER CENTER
1665 S. LA CHOLLA BLVD. – 791-4355
Through March – Tuesdays and Thursdays - Noon - $1
Archer Play Days – parent/child playgroup for toddlers up to five years – requires parental supervision.
March 1 - $2 per child/per day (nonrefundable)
Registration begins for TUSD Grading Day program.
March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 - 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Walking and Fitness program
March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 - 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club card games
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 10-11 a.m. - Free - 9:30-11:30 a.m.
50+ Senior Club white Elephant Bingo
March 3, 10, 17, 27 and 31 - 9:45-11:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club Quilting with Maebell
March 4 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free
Trip to the Reid Park Zoo for Senior Zoo Safari
March 5 - Noon
Senior Club meeting
March 5 and 26 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Free
50+ Senior Club Movie Day
March 11 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Free
50+ Senior Trip to the Community Food Bank for a gardening tour and mini-workshop.
March 15 - $2 per child/per day
50+ Bingo and Registration begins for TUSD Spring Break Schoolzout program.
March 18 and 25 - 9:30-11:30 a.m.
50+ Bingo and billiards
NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
2160 N. 6TH AVE. – 791-3247
March 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 and 31 - 10-11:30 a.m. - Free
Enhanced Fitness
March 1-5, 8-11, 15-19, 22-28 and 29-31 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pima Community College English as a Second Language -- contact PCC at 884-8628.
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - $1.50 per class
Zumba -- all ages welcome.
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 - 10:15-11:15 a.m. - Free
Computer classes
March 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 9-10 a.m.
Weight Room Certification Class
March 13
Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run -- for more information call Mike at 791-3247.
OURY CENTER
600 W. ST. MARY’S – 791-4788
March 15 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Free
Senior program St. Patrick’s Day Party – must be registered.
PASCUA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
785 W. SAHUARO – 791-4609
March 5 - 8 p.m.-midnight - Free
Third of six Friday evening Stations of the Cross processions for the traditional Yaqui Lenten ceremonies -- open to the public.
March 12 - 8 p.m.-midnight - Free
Fourth of six Friday evening Stations of the Cross procession for the traditional Yaqui Lenten ceremonies -- open to the public.
March 19 - 8 p.m.-midnight - Free
Fifth of six Friday evening Stations of the Cross procession for the traditional Yaqui Lenten ceremonies -- open to the public.
March 26 - 8 p.m.-midnight - Free
Final Friday evening Stations of the Cross procession for the traditional Yaqui Lenten ceremonies -- open to the public.
March 27 - Noon-midnight - Open free to the public
Palm Saturday of Yaqui Easter Lenten ceremonies with Deer Dancer and Pascolas and all-night fiesta – open to the public.
March 28 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Open free to the public
Palm Sunday of Yaqui Easter Lenten ceremonies with procession
March 31 - 10 a.m.-midnight - Open free to the public
Holy Wednesday of Yaqui Easter Lenten ceremonies with Tenebrae activity – times and specific activities vary throughout the day and night.
QUINCIE DOUGLAS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1575 E. 36TH ST. – 791-2507
March 15 - $2 per child/per day (nonrefundable)
Registration begins for Spring Break Schoolzout program
SANTA ROSA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1080 S. 10TH AVE. – 791-4589
On-going through March - 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Monday-Friday- open recreation
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CENTER
1000 S. RANDOLPH WAY – 791-4504
March 6 - 6-8 p.m. - $1 and current ID required
Luck ‘O’ Irish social dance at Armory Senior Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave.
UDALL REGIONAL CENTER
7200 E. TANQUE VERDE – 791-4931
March 1- April 2 - Fee applies
SeniorNet computer classes at Udall Center and Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave. Contact: 721-7591 or go to www.tucsoncalc.org.
CITY PARKS - SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS:
PRESIDIO SAN AGUSTÍN DEL TUCSON
133 W. WASHINGTON - 837-8120
March 13 and 27 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
Living History Day
PARKS AND RECREATION UNITS:
AQUATICS – 791-4245 OR 791-5352
March 6 - 9 a.m.
City of Tucson 2010 lifeguard screening at Catalina High School Pool, 2005 N. Dodge Blvd. CPR/FPR challenge begins at 8 a.m.
March 29-April 22 - 7-10 p.m. - Fee: $87
W.S.I. Training (Water Safety Instruction) at Catalina Pool. Trainee must be age 16 before
first class -- swim skills test administered at first/second classes. Call the American Red Cross at 318-6740 to register for these classes, as well as CPR and First Aid.
KIDCO: (KIDCO sites closed March 12 for City of Tucson unpaid employee furlough day.)
March 8-19
No Vail Schools KIDCO – due to intersession – contact 791-5934, Ext. 111.
March 15-20
No Amphi School KIDCO due to spring break. Contact: Keeling and Nash – 791-5915, Ext. 121; Marty Birdman Center – 791-5950; and Prince, Rio Vista and Holloway – 791-5934, Ext. 121.
March 19
No TUSD KIDCO due to Grading Day -- contact: 837-8046.
JIM REFFKIN TENNIS CENTER
50 S. ALVERNON WAY – 791-4896
March 6
Arizona Junior Shootout #3.
March 7
Junior Satellite, Junior Quickstart and Adult Quickstart events
March 13
Adult Super Set #1 event
March 21
Junior Satellite, Junior Quickstart and Adult Quickstart events
March 27
Junior Hybrid Super Set Series #1
March 27-28
Ran Steven M. Gootter Grand Slam Charity event
REID PARK ZOO
22ND STREET AND RANDOLPH WAY – 791-4022
March 4 - 9 a.m.-noon - Free for seniors
Senior Safari -- daily free admission for seniors 62+. Features refreshments and giveaways during the morning.
March 6 - 1-3 p.m. - Free with regular admission
National Pig Day at the zoo – help us celebrate our resident warty pigs! Features piggy stories, snorting contest, pig-themed crafts and a pig parade.
SPORTS OFFICE
200 S. ALVERNON WAY – 791-4870
March 5
Registration ends for Adult Spring softball.
March 29
City League spring softball season begins.
