Contact: Richard Symchak - 837-8032
Parks and Recreation Department Calendar – January 2009
OF SPECIAL NOTE:
25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival runs from Jan. 23-Feb. 1. Take a positive step toward health, fitness and an active lifestyle through many different events. Contact: 791-3244.
Winter leisure classes run Jan. 4-Feb. 28. For details view the Spring 09 Program Guide & Class Catalog on-line at www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec.
Watch for the Summer 09 Program Guide & Class Catalog coming Monday, April 20. Includes complete summer KIDCO, camp and swim lesson information. Be sure to pick up your free copy.
Jan. 1 - City of Tucson holiday. Recreation centers closed.
Reid Park Zoo and Tucson City Golf courses remain open.
Jan. 2
Softball (ASA) umpire clinic information available at Sports Office, 200 S. Alvernon Way. Contact: 791-4870.
Jan. 2
2009 Spring Basketball registration information available. For information contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
Jan. 3 - 6-8 p.m. - $1
Therapeutic Recreation offers a New Year’s Bash Dance at Armory Park, 220 S. 5th Ave. Contact: 791-4504.
Jan. 4-March 15 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Therapeutic Recreation hosts Special Olympics basketball training at Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon. Contact: 791-4504.
Jan. 5 - 9 a.m.-noon
Kid Kreation for ages 3-5 resumes Mondays and Wednesdays at Marty Birdman Center, 2536 N. Castro. Contact: 791-5950.
Jan. 5 - 10 a.m.
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts a Senior Club meeting. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 5
All programs resume at Oury Center, 600 w. St. Mary’s Rd. Contact: 791-4788.
Jan. 5
Pascua Neighborhood Center, 785 W. Sahuaro, resumes winter hours for after-school open recreation. Offered Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-5 p.m.; Wednesday Noon-5 p.m. and Friday 2:30-5 p.m. Contact: 791-4609.
Jan. 5
Busy Bodies for ages 3-5 resumes Monday-Thursday at the Udall (7200 E. Tanque Verde), Randolph (200 S. Alvernon) and William M. Clements (8155 E. Poinciana) Centers. Contacts: Udall-791-4931, Randolph-791-4560 and Clements-791-5787.
Jan. 5 - 3-6 p.m.
KIDCO for ages 5-11 resumes Monday-Friday at the Marty Birdman Center, 2536 N. Castro. Contact: 791-5950.
Jan. 5
KIDCO resumes at Tucson and Vail School Districts. For East District sites contact 791-5934, Ext. 108; for Northwest District sites contact 837-8045 or 837-8046.
Jan. 5
KIDCO resumes at the Northwest Neighborhood Center, 2160 N. 6th. Contact: 791-3247.
Jan. 5
KIDCO resumes at El Pueblo Activity Center, 5155 W. Irvington. Contact: 791-5155.
Jan. 5
2009 Spring Badminton registration information available. For information contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
Jan. 5-7, 12-14, 21, 26-28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, presents Adult Monday and Wednesday Computer Classes. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 5-7, 12-14, 21, 26-28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts a Monday and Wednesday Fitness Walk with Mariela. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 5-7, 12-14, 21, 26-28 - 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Monday and Wednesday Public Notary service. Call to make an appointment. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Tasty Tidbits – learn great recipes to add to your collection. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 5-Feb. 9 - Times/days vary - Fee applies
SeniorNet computer classes held at Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th, and Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde. Contact: 721-7591 or go to www.tucsonseniornet.org.
Jan. 5-10
Classes begin for the first spring session at Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center, 3455 E. Zoo Court. Contact: 791-5643.
Jan. 6 - 9 a.m.-noon
Busy Bodies for ages 3-5 resumes Tuesdays and Thursdays at El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington. Contact: 791-5155.
Jan. 6 - 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Dr., hosts the start of registration for Senior Computer Classes for ages 50+. Classes begin Jan. 20 and will be will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays for beginners and Thursdays for intermediate training. Contact: 791-5787.
Jan. 6
2009 Winter “Long John” softball season begins. Contact: 791-4870.
Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 - 10 a.m.-noon
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts a Senior Club Game Day. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
It’s Folklorico classes for ages 3-14 at El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 - 9-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts Tuesday and Thursday Clay Creations – learn basic handbuilding techniques using clay. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Tuesday and Thursday Ballet Folklorico (Las Flores del Rio) dance classes for seniors 50+. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 - 6-7 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, presents Tuesday and Thursday Zumba Fitness (Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout) and Kawanabe Karate (all ages) classes. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 7 - 11:30 a.m.
The public is welcome to attend and to provide input at an Eastside Senior Club general Business meeting at the Carol West Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde. Contact: 791-4121.
Jan. 7 - 11:30 a.m.
The public is welcome to attend and to provide input at an Eastside Senior Club general Business meeting at the Carol West Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde. Contact: 791-4121.
Jan. 7
It’ll be a Junior Teen Scene at Magee Middle School. For details contact Brenda Leflohic at 791-5934, Ext. 111.
Jan. 7 - Free
Pascua Center, 785 W. Sahuaro, hosts a celebration of Los Reyes Magos for after-school recreation program participants. Features games, Rosca de Reyes and hot chocolate. Contact: 791-4609.
Jan. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts Wednesday and Friday Guitar Lessons for Beginners. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 - Noon-3 p.m.
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts Senior Club Bunco. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 - 5-7p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Thursday Legal Clinic. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 9
Kid Kreation for ages 3-5 resumes Wednesdays and Fridays at the Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th. Contact: 791-4969.
Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Friday Drawing Class for Beginners for seniors 50+. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 10 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - $1.50 per table
Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th, hosts a Swap Meet. Contact: 791-4865.
Jan. 10 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Free
The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, 133 W. Washington, presents a Living History New Year’s Kick-off. Contact: 884-4376.
Jan. 12
It’s Basketball Bonanza at Northwest Neighborhood Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave., for ages 8-14. Contact Izzy at 791-3247.
Jan. 12 - 11:30 a.m.
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts a Senior Club Potluck. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 12, 19 and 26 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Tasty Tidbits – learn great recipes to add to your collection. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 12-14, 21, 26-28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, presents Adult Monday and Wednesday Computer Classes. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 12-14, 21, 26-28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts a Monday and Wednesday Fitness Walk with Mariela. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 12-14, 21, 26-28 - 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Monday and Wednesday Public Notary service. Call to make an appointment. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 13, 20 and 27 - 10 a.m.-noon
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts a Senior Club Game Day. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 13, 20, and 27 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
It’s Folklorico classes for ages 3-14 at El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 - 9-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts Tuesday and Thursday Clay Creations – learn basic handbuilding techniques using clay. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Tuesday and Thursday Ballet Folklorico (Las Flores del Rio) dance classes for seniors 50+. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 - 6-7 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, presents Tuesday and Thursday Zumba Fitness (Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout) and Kawanabe Karate (all ages) classes. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts Wednesday and Friday Guitar Lessons for Beginners. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 15 - 10 a.m.-noon
Northwest Center hosts a Martin Luther King Breakfast. Contact: 791-3247.
Jan. 15 - 2-4 p.m.
Carol West Senior Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, in conjunction with the Eastside Senior Club hosts a “Willy and Patsy Show.” Contact: 791-4121.
Jan. 15, 22 and 29 - Noon-3 p.m.
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts Senior Club Bunco. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 15, 22 and 29 - 5-7p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Thursday Legal Clinic. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 16 - Noon-1 p.m.
El Pueblo Senior Center, 101 W. Irvington, presents a Senior New Year’s Potluck. Sign up at the Senior Center. Contact: 791-3250.
Jan. 16 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - $6
El Rio Center, 1390 w. Speedway, hosts a Senior Trip to Sahuaro National Park West. Pre-registration required; lunch not provided. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 16, 23 and 30 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Friday Drawing Class for Beginners for seniors 50+. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 17 - Noon-3 p.m. - Free
Northwest Center, 2160 N. 6th, hosts an APRA Basketball Bonanza for boys and girls, ages
8-14. Contact: 791-3247.
Jan. 17-18 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - $180 member/$205 ADC non-member
Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way, hosts a two-day Helen Blythe-Hart “Heat Zone” workshop. The intensive soldering sessions will teach you how to solder better, faster and neater. See Spring 09 Program Guide and Class Catalog for details. Contact: 791-4877 to register.
Jan. 19 - City of Tucson holiday
Recreation centers closed. Reid Park Zoo and Tucson City Golf courses remain open.
Jan. 19 - 10 a.m.
Reid Park hosts the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King Festival at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center. Features vendors, food, entertainment and speakers. Contact Donna Liggins at 791-3248 or 3249.
Jan. 19 and 26 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Tasty Tidbits – learn great recipes to add to your collection. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 20 - $325 two night play/$191 one night play per week
Registration begins for Adult Spring Basketball. Contact: 791-4870.
Jan. 20
Team registration information available for adult Spring Softball and Baseball. Contact: 791-4870.
Jan. 20
ASA Umpires Clinics begin. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
Jan. 20 and 27 - 10 a.m.-noon
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts a Senior Club Game Day. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 20 and 27 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
It’s Folklorico classes for ages 3-14 at El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 20-22, 27-29 - 9-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts Tuesday and Thursday Clay Creations – learn basic handbuilding techniques using clay. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 20-22, 27-29 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Tuesday and Thursday Ballet Folklorico (Las Flores del Rio) dance classes for seniors 50+. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 20-22, 27-29 - 6-7 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, presents Tuesday and Thursday Zumba Fitness (Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout) and Kawanabe Karate (all ages) classes. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 21 - 9 a.m.
Attend the Armory Club #1 general business meeting and offer input on Club activities for seniors. Meeting at Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave. Contact: 791-4865.
Jan. 21, 26-28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, presents Adult Monday and Wednesday Computer Classes. No class on Jan. 19. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 21, 26-28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts a Monday and Wednesday Fitness Walk with Mariela. No class on Jan. 19. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 21, 26-28 - 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Wednesday Public Notary service. Call to make an appointment. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 21-23, 28-30 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts Wednesday and Friday Guitar Lessons for Beginners. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 22 and 29 - Noon-3 p.m.
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts Senior Club Bunco. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 22 and 29 - 5-7p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Thursday Legal Clinic. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 23-Feb. 1 - Registration required
25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival - Tucson Parks and Recreation Department and numerous volunteers present more than 60 competitive and non-competitive events in 30 sports/activities for seniors, age 50+. Opening ceremonies and Fun Walk held Jan. 24 at Reid Park’s DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 23 - 10 a.m.
Randolph Golf Course, 600 S. Alvernon, hosts Golf events as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 23
Adult Racquetball Leagues start at Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde. Contact: 791-4931.
Jan. 23 and 30 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Friday Drawing Class for Beginners for seniors 50+. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 24 - 9 a.m.
Reid Park, Country Club and 22nd Street, hosts Horseshoe events as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 24 - 10 a.m.
Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon, hosts Aerobics as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 24 - 10 a.m.
The David Bell Multi-use Track at Reid Park , hosts 5k and 10K events as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 24-25 - Times vary
El Pueblo Activity Center (coed and women) and Clements Center (men) host volleyball competition as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 24-25 - 9 a.m.
Sports fields at Santa Rita Park, Mission Manor Park and Rodeo Park host Baseball competition as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 24-Feb. 9
Recruitment for the popular Art in Reality program. Contact: 882-8012.
Jan. 24-March 28 - 1-3 p.m.
Therapeutic Recreation hosts Special Olympics track and field training at Catalina High School. Contact: Liddie at 791-4504.
Jan. 26 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Tasty Tidbits – learn great recipes to add to your collection. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 26 - 8:30 a.m.
Quincie Douglas Center, 1575 E. 36th St., hosts the La Caminata leisure walk events as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 26
2009 Spring Badminton registration begins. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
Jan. 26-28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, presents Adult Monday and Wednesday Computer Classes. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 26-28 - 10-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts a Monday and Wednesday Fitness Walk with Mariela. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 26-28 - 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Monday and Wednesday Public Notary service. Call to make an appointment. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 26-28 - Times vary
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon Way, hosts Tennis events as part of the 25th
Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Singles begin at 8 a.m.; doubles begin at 12:30 p.m. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 27 - 10 a.m.-noon
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts a Senior Club Game Day. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 27 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
It’s Folklorico classes for ages 3-14 at El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 27-29 - 9-11 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts Tuesday and Thursday Clay Creations – learn basic handbuilding techniques using clay. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 27-29 - 12:30-1 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers Tuesday and Thursday Ballet Folklorico (Las Flores del Rio) dance classes for seniors 50+. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 27-29 - 6-7 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, presents Tuesday and Thursday Zumba Fitness (Latin rhythms combine with a dynamic workout) and Kawanabe Karate (all ages) classes. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 28 - 9 a.m.
Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, hosts the Basketball Shoot events as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 28-30 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, hosts Wednesday and Friday Guitar Lessons for Beginners. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 29 - 10 a.m.
Clements Pool, 8155 N. Poinciana Dr., hosts Swimming events as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 29 - Noon-3 p.m.
Cherry Avenue Center, 5085 S. Cherry Ave., hosts Senior Club Bunco. Contact: 791-4497.
Jan. 29 - 5-7p.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Thursday Legal Clinic. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 29
Carol West Senior Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, hosts an Eastside Senior Club International Potluck. Contact: 791-4121.
Jan. 29-30 - 1 p.m. start
Armory Center, 220 S. 5th, hosts Table Tennis action as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 30 - 9 a.m. singles/1 p.m. doubles
Lincoln Park (lower), 4325 S. Pantano, hosts Croquet events as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 30 - 10-10:30 a.m. - Free
El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway, offers a Friday Drawing Class for Beginners for seniors 50+. Contact: 791-4683.
Jan. 30-Feb. 1 - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - $235 member/$270 ADC non-member
Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way, hosts a three-day Shirley Webster “Dichroic Glass A-Z” workshop. Learn all about dichroic glass fusing and how to control colors with a myriad of fusing techniques. See Spring 09 Program Guide and Class Catalog for details. Contact: 791-4877 to register.
Jan. 31 - 9 a.m.-field events/Noon-track events
Drachman Stadium hosts track and field events as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 31 - 6-9:30 p.m. - $20 per person
It’s a Hawaiian Style dinner at the Tucson Convention Center to celebrate the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1 - 8 a.m.
Lincoln Park, 4325 S. Pantano, hosts Softball competition as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. (Play also at Golf Links Sports Complex Feb. 1.) Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1 - 9 a.m.
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, hosts 3-on-3 Basketball as part of the 25th Senior Olympic Festival. Contact: 791-3244.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1 - 9 a.m.
El Pueblo Regional Center, 101 W. Irvington, hosts badminton events as part of the 25th Annual Senior Olympic Festival. Singles and doubles Jan. 31; mixed doubles Feb. 1. Contact: 791-3244.