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Oct. 31, 2008
Contact: Richard Symchak – 837-8032
Parks and Recreation Department Calendar – November 2008
OF SPECIAL NOTE:
New weekday and weekend hours are effective Nov. 2 for all recreation centers. Check the Recent News section of the Parks and Recreation Department web site at www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec for a complete listing or view the Spring ’09 Program Guide & Class Catalog center pages on-line starting Friday, Nov. 7.
Be sure to pick up your free copy of the new combined Spring 2009 Program Guide & Class Catalog coming Monday, Nov. 10 for complete listings of leisure classes coming this winter and spring. Pick up your free copy at any Parks and Recreation facility. Contact: 837-8032.
The 3rd Annual Family Festival in the Park gets underway Saturday, Nov. 15 at Reid Park. It’s all fun and it’s free, including games, activities, demonstrations and entertainment. Free admission to the Reid Park Zoo and Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center. Contact: 791-4873.
Don’t miss the 2-day Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Reid Park, Nov. 29-30. Contact: 837-8078.
Nov. 1 6 p.m.
Dia de los Muertos vespers are hosted at Pascua Center, 785 W. Sahuaro. Contact: 791-4609.
Nov. 1 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free
It’s a Living History demonstration at the El Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, 133 W. Washington downtown, featuring garrison soldiers firing their muskets. Free parking. Contact: 884-4376.
Nov. 1 6-8 p.m. $1
Therapeutic Recreation offers a Pumpkin Patch Maze social dance for adults with disabilities at the Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave. Contact: 791-4504.
Nov. 1-2 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $150 ADC member/$175 non-member
Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon, hosts a two-day Connie Fox Charms, Dangles, Bells and Whistles workshop. Explore 20 different types of dangles. Contact: 791-4877.
Nov. 1-2 Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, in conjunction with Merado, presents a Dia de los Muertos Festival, featuring food, refreshments, entertainment and altars. Candlelight procession Nov. 1; displays on exhibit until 4 p.m., Nov. 3. Contact: 791-4683.
Nov. 3 $235
Winter Adult City League Softball information available. Contact: 791-4870
Nov. 3
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry, hosts a Senior Club meeting. Contact: 791-4497.
Nov. 3, 10, 1 and 24 10-11 a.m. Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, presents Adult Computer Classes. Contact: 791-4683.
Nov. 4, 6, 13, 18, 20 and 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Zumba 2 Fitness – Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout system. Contact: 791-4683.
Nov. 6
SeniorNet computer classes start at Udall and Armory Centers. Contact: 721-7591.
Nov. 6 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free
Carol West Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, presents a senior trip to the Botanical Gardens for the Butterfly Magic Exhibit. Lunch on your own at local restaurant. Contact: 791-4121.
Nov. 6 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $3 per person
East District Senior Clubs host a Veteran’s Day event at Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way. Features live music and dancing. Contact: 791-4560.
Nov. 6 9 a.m.-noon Free
Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave., hosts the annual Pima Council on Aging Health Fair. Contact: 791-4865.
Nov. 6, 13, 18, 20 and 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Zumba 2 Fitness – Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout system. Contact: 791-4683.
Nov 7 1:30 p.m.
The Ward 2 Council Office, Davidson Elementary School staff and students and Parks and Recreation host a dedication and ribbon cutting for the new Davidson School Natural Resource Park, 3950 E. Paradise Falls Dr. Contact: 837-8032.
Nov. 7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $1
Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave., hosts a trip to Wal-Mart. Contact: 791-4865.
Nov. 7 9:30 a.m.-noon
Therapeutic Recreation, 1000 S. Randolph, hosts a 2nd annual Milagro Event at Jacobs Park, 3300 N. Fairview. The Make Dreams Real celebration for children and teens with disabilities is co-sponsored by Tucson Rotary. Contact: 791-4504.
Nov. 7 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free
Pascua Center, 785 W. Sahuaro, hosts a recognition celebration honoring veterans past and present from the old Pascua community. Contact: 791-4609.
Nov. 8
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts Adult Super Set #9. Contact: 791-4896.
Nov. 8 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $1.50 per table
Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave., hosts its monthly Swap Meet. Contact: 791-4865.
Nov. 8 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m./2:30-4:30 p.m. Free
El Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, 133 W. Washington downtown, presents Living History demonstrations. Free parking. Contact: 884-4376.
Nov. 8 8-10:30 p.m. $4 per person
Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave, hosts Argentine Tango. Contact: 791-4865.
Nov. 9
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts a Junior Satellite event. Contact: 791-4896.
Nov. 10 2-4 p.m. Free to KIDCO participants
East District presents KIDCO Play Day at Freedom Park for KIDCO participants from Freedom and Randolph Centers and Myers and Roberts school programs. Contact: 791-5934, Ext. 108.
Nov. 10
Adult Winter Volleyball leagues begins. Features 12 matches and double elimination tournament. Contact: 791-4870.
Nov. 11 - City of Tucson Holiday
Nov. 13, 18, 20 and 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Zumba 2 Fitness – Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout system. Contact: 791-4683.
Nov. 13-29
Holiday Fat Busters mini-sessions at Udall and Quincie Douglas Pools. Contact: 791-5352.
Nov. 14
Northwest Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave., presents Family Night, with a movie, popcorn, arts/crafts and games. Contact Izzy or Andi at 791-3247.
Nov. 15 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free
Join the Parks and Recreation Department for its 3rd Annual Family Festival in the Park event at Reid Park, Country Club and 22nd Street. There will be activities, demonstrations, displays and performances for the whole family. Includes free admission to the Reid Park Zoo and an afternoon of free swimming from noon-4 p.m. at the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center. Contact: 837-8052.
Nov. 15 9a.m.-3 p.m. Free
Presidio San Agustín del Tucson presents Living History demonstrations. Contact: 884-4376.
Nov. 15
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts Arizona Junior Shootout #5. Contact: 791-4896.
Nov. 15 1-5 p.m. Registration fee required
Carol West Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, hosts a Mahjong Tournament. Contact: 791-4121.
Nov. 15-16 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $150 ADC member/$175 non-member
Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon, hosts a two-day Tom McCarthy Jewelry with Moving parts workshop. Moving parts make jewelry more wearable and interesting. Contact: 791-4877.
Nov. 17 $2 per child
Register in person for Schoolz Out Camp on Nov. 23 at Quincie Douglas Center (791-2507) or Cherry Avenue Center (791-4497).
Nov. 17 $2 per child
Register in person for SchoolzOut Camp on Nov.8 at El Pueblo Center. Pack two snacks and a lunch. Contact: 791-5155.
Nov. 17 11 a.m.
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry, hosts a Senior Club Thanksgiving Potluck. Contact: 791-4497.
Nov. 18, 20 and 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Zumba 2 Fitness – Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout system. Contact: 791-4683.
Nov. 19-Dec. 23
Ft. Lowell Tennis Center, Craycroft and Glenn, presents Jr. and Adult tennis Classes. Contact: 791-2584.
Nov. 20 2-4 p.m. $3
Carol West Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, presents a Harvest Luncheon. Contact: 791-4121.
Nov. 20 Noon-2 p.m.
Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th St., hosts a Thanksgiving Lunch for seniors. Contact: 791-4969.
Nov. 20 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free
Fred Archer Center, 1665 S. La Cholla, hosts a multigenerational 50+/Kid Kreation program Thanksgiving Feast. Contact: 791-4353.
Nov. 20 and 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Zumba 2 Fitness – Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout system. Contact: 791-4683.
Nov. 21
Aquatics Fitness Holiday Fat Buster mini-session begins. Contact: 791-5352.
Nov. 21 6-8 p.m.
It’s a Teen Club Thanksgiving Dinner for registered members at Oury Center, 600 W. St. Mary’s Rd. Contact: 791-4788.
Nov. 21 6-8 p.m.
It’s Late Night Teens at El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, featuring supervised activities, field trips, movies and fun. Contact Paul at 791-4683 to register.
Nov. 21
Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th St., presents Movie Night. Contact: 791-4969.
Nov. 21 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $5 per person
Northwest Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave., hosts a Senior Thanksgiving Dinner. Contact: 791-3247.
Nov. 22
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts an Adult Satellite event. Contact: 791-4896.
Nov. 22 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free
Presidio San Agustín del Tucson presents Living History demonstrations. Contact: 884-4376.
Nov. 22 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free
Quincie Douglas Center, 1575 E. 36th St., co-hosts an American Indian Health and Heritage Fair. Features a Health Expo food, arts/crafts and singing/dance performances. Contact: 594-5335.
Nov. 25 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Free
El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, 101 W. Irvington, and Luz Social Service offers “Thanksgiving in the Barrio.” Includes a Thanksgiving lunch with all the fixings, plus music, entertainment and social service information. Contact: 791-4629.
Nov. 25 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $4 per person
Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon, hosts a Thanksgiving Lunch for Golden Age Senior Club #1 members. Contact: 791-4560.
Nov. 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Zumba 2 Fitness – Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout system. Contact: 791-4683.
Nov. 26 Noon
Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave., hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner. Contact: 791-4865.
Nov. 26 $235
Winter Adult Softball league registration begins. Contact: 791- 4870.
Nov. 26 Noon-3 p.m. Free
El Pueblo Senior Center, 101 W. Irvington, hosts a Thanksgiving Potluck for seniors 50+. Register at Center. Contact: 791-3250.
Nov. 26 9 a.m.-noon Free
Pascua Center, 785 W. Sahuaro, hosts a Senior Nutrition Center Thanksgiving Potluck with fun activities and music. Contact: 791-4609.
Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Day – City of Tucson holiday.
Parks and Recreation centers closed. Reid Park Zoo closes at noon; Tucson City Golf courses remain open.
Nov. 27-28
All KIDCO and teen club sites closed. Contact: 791-5934 or 791-4873.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts a USTA National Open Girl’s 12s event. Contact: 791-4896.
Nov. 28
Santa Rosa Center, 1080 S. 10th Ave., announces day-after Thanksgiving hours of 1-5 p.m. Contact: 791-4589.
Nov. 28 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $2/child – 5-12
Southwest District Centers (Quincie Douglas-791-2507, Archer-791-4353, Cherry Avenue-791-4497 and Ormsby-791-4011) host camps for children, ages 5-12. Five-year-olds must be enrolled in kindergarten. Bring a snack and lunch; register at center. Contact Center nearest you.
Nov. 28 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $2/child – 5-11
El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W. Irvington, hosts a Schoolz Out camp for ages 5-11. Five-year-olds must be enrolled in kindergarten. Bring snack and lunch; register at center. Contact: 791-5155.
Nov. 28 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free
El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W. Irvington, hosts an In-Betweener's Club camp for ages 11-14. (11-year-olds must be in middle school.) Bring a snack and lunch. Register at front desk. Contact: 791-5155.
Nov. 28-30
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts the Western States Junior Open. Contact: 791-4896.
Nov. 29 2-4 p.m. Free to KIDCO participants
East District presents KIDCO Play Day at Lyons Elementary for KIDCO participants from Clements and Udall Centers and Lyons, Ford, Bloom and Tag school programs. Contact: 791-5934, Ext. 108.
Nov. 29 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free
Presidio San Agustín del Tucson presents Living History demonstrations. Contact: 884-4376.
Nov. 29-30 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free
Reid Park hosts the free annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. More than 75 artisans will display
their holiday creations. Use the Concert Place entrance from Country Club to find ample free parking. Contact: 837-8078. | 
