Town of Wickenburg: Recreation fall and winter program guide 2014-2015

Parks, Recreation & LibraryFall and Winter Program Guide 2014/2015

Message from the Director The Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department and Wickenburg Public Library are happy to announce our 2014/2015 Fall and Winter Program Guide. The Fall and Winter program is our most expansive and diverse programming the department has provided during these seasons. These programs bring us closer to fulfilling the Town Council’s vision in the Wickenburg Strategic Plan to provide year-round recreational programming. This upcoming season, the department is introducing new programming such as a Family Fitness Challenge, Fitness Classes, Drop and Shop, computer classes and a special guest reading program at the library. The department is also continuing community favorites such as the Wickenburg Trail Series, Wickenburg Hoops, Parents Night Out and Movie in the Park!

All information on these programs and special events can be found on the Town website and the department online registration page. As a reminder, the online registration page accepts credit card payments and electronic checks.

The fall and winter season also welcomes back the team roping and rodeos to Wickenburg. These activities are important for economic development in Wickenburg. Please make sure to visit the Wickenburg Rodeo Grounds, host an event ongoing almost every day of the week. For a complete list of events please, check the Town of Wickenburg website in November. I would also like to thank the staff of the Parks, Recreation, Library and Facilities team. They work hard to manage and maintain the Town’s parks, library, rodeo grounds, facilities, streetscapes, trails, and recreational programming. We look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming programming. Robert Carmona

Director

Wickenburg Town Council and Town Manager

John H. CookMayor

Scott StewartVice Mayor

Chris BandCouncilmember

Kelly BluntCouncilmember

Sam CrissmanCouncilmember

Ruben MadridCouncilmember

Joshua WrightTown Manager

Royce KardinalCouncilmember

Department Welcome

Parks, Recreation, Facilities and Library Team

Burn and Firm

This class is all you need to blast fat and develop muscle tone from head to toe! This class incorporates high intensity interval training (HIIT) and Circuit Training in each routine!

Location: Recreation Room at Coffinger ParkDay: Every MondayTime: 6pm - 6:45pmInstructor: C. SolutionsFee: $10 per class, $50 per month Unlimited

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE: apm.activecommunities.com/wickenburgrecFacebook: Wickenburg Parks and Recreation & Wickenburg Public Library

Parks and Recreation: 928-684-2761, Wickenburg Public Library 928-684-BOOK

Health & Wellness

Power Yoga

Free weights are added to the yoga sequence, creating resistance and intensifying each pose. Strength-training exercises such as squats, lunges, bicep curls, and tricep curls are incorporated to build lean muscle mass in this total body workout!

Location: Recreation Room at Coffinger ParkDay: Every TuesdayTime: 6pm - 6:45pmInstructor: C. SolutionsFee: $10 per class, $50 per month Unlimited

Cardio Kickboxing

A combination of aerobics, boxing, and martial arts is one of the most popular fitness trends to hit gyms. This total-body workout can improve strength, aerobic fitness, flexibility, coordination, and balance. During a one hour kickboxing workout, you can burn from 500 to 800 calories.

Location: Recreation Room at Coffinger ParkDay: Every WednesdayTime: 6pm - 6:45pmInstructor: C. SolutionsFee: $10 per class, $50 per month Unlimited

Balance and Core Training

This class offers exercises that benefit your fitness and health goals by using ball exercises. Stability Ball exercises are very effective at targeting core muscles, those muscles that are essential for stability and good posture.

Location: Recreation Room at Coffinger ParkDay: Every ThursdayTime: 6pm - 6:45pmInstructor: C. SolutionsFee: $10 per class, $50 per month Unlimited

Anything Goes

This class focuses on the total body. Each week we will change it up with new routines and exercises. Muscle Confusion is the name of the game! We will use a combination of equipment and body weight to accomplish your goals.

Location: Recreation Room at Coffinger ParkDay: Every FridayTime: 5:30pm - 6:15pmInstructor: C. SolutionsFee: $10 per class, $50 per month UnlimitedAre you interested in partnering with

Parks and Recreation or Library to provide classes or programs?

The Town of Wickenburg Parks, Recreation and Library are interested in working with instructors or businesses to provide additional programs and classes.

The Town is looking for partners in the areas of fitness, adult education, computers, youth and teens, seniors and specialty classes. For additional information please contact the following staff.

Parks and Recreation:Tonya Forbrook: [email protected]

Wickenburg Public LibraryBrittany Barrett: [email protected]

Health & Wellness



Wickenburg Trail SeriesHike #1 Sophie’s Flat

Work off the Thanksgiving meal with this family friendly hike in Wickenburg! Approximately 4-5 mile round trip. Hiking guide will be Bernadine McCollum from the Hassayampa River Preserve.

Location: Sophie’s Flat TrailheadTime: 9am – 12pmDays November 28th Ages: All Ages, however, all participants must be of stable body to walk on their own, uphill and downhill on gravel. Water and snacks will be provided during the hike. Fees: FreeRegistration: Online Registration

Wickenburg Trail SeriesHike #2 Vulture Peak

Start the New Year with a Hike at Vulture Peak nearWickenburg! Approximately 3 or 5 miles round trip; optional longer hike available. Hiking guide will be Bernadine McCollum from the Hassayampa River Preserve.

Location: Vulture Peak TrailheadTime: 9:00am – 12pmDays January 1st Ages: All Ages, however, all participants must be of stable body to walk on their own, uphill and downhill on gravel. Water and snacks will be provided during the hike. Fees: Free

Come and Play Pickleball!

Have you been wanting to try pickleball? The Town of Wickenburg recently renovated the basketball courts at Sunset Park to have a pickleball/basketball combo. Groups are playing pickleball 7 days a week and all skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact one of the following members of the groups.

Gale [email protected]

Mike Anderson [email protected]

Dale [email protected]

October is Crime Prevention MonthCommunity Meetings with

Wickenburg Police Department

9/27@10am Prescription Drug Take BackWickenburg Police Department, 155 N. Tegner Street

10/9@6pm Preventing Residential Crime West Park Community Room, 2501 W. Wickenburg Way

10/13@9am Internet Safety/Avoiding Scams Wickenburg Public Library, 164 E. Apache Street

10/13@5:30pm Domestic Violence Awareness Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine Street

10/16@5pm Crime Free for Property Managers Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine Street

10/20@9am Don’t be a Victim! CAP Office, 255 N. Washington Street

10/23@6pm Preventing Vehicle Crimes Wickenburg Christian Academy, 260 W. Yavapai Street

10/28@6pm Heroin Education Event Mt. Hope Church, 550 W. Penn Lane

Special Events



Movie in the Park

Captain America “The Winter Soldier”

Join Wickenburg Parks and Recreation Downtown to watch a movie on our 20-foot screen! Admission is free, and food

and drinks will be available for purchase. Please bring a blanket or low-back chair to enjoy the movie.

Location: Stone Park

Date: October 4th

Time: 6:30pm

Parents Night Out #1

Drop the kids off with Wickenburg Parks and Recreation and head out for a Parents Night Out! The kids will have fun with our recreation staff playing games, crafts and a pizza party! While you are out, check out our partners at the Del Webb Center and other businesses in Wickenburg.

Location: Vulture Peak Middle School GymnasiumTime: 5pm - 10pmDate: November 22ndAges: 4 - 12 years oldFees: $10 per participant, $2 off per sibling

Parents Night Out #2

Drop the kids off with Wickenburg Parks and Recreation and head out for a Parents Night Out! The kids will have fun with our recreation staff playing games, crafts and a pizza party! While you are out, check out our partners at the Del Webb Center and other businesses in Wickenburg.

Location: Vulture Peak Middle School GymnasiumTime: 5pm - 10pmDate: January 23, 2015 Ages: 4 - 12 years oldFees: $10 per participant, $2 off per sibling

Drop and Shop

Need to finish your shopping for the holidays? Drop the kids off with Wickenburg Parks and Recreation. The kids will have fun with our recreation staff for a day camp of games, sports, crafts and a pizza party! While you are out, visit and shop at our wonderful Wickenburg stores and restaurants.

Location: TBATime: 8am - 5pmDate: December 13th Ages: 4 - 12 years oldFees: $10 per participant, $2 off per sibling

5th Annual Youth Target Shooting Event

No cost, no equipment, and no registration required. Kids ages 8 to 18 can practice shooting archery, shotgun, air rifles, and .22 cal. rifles with friendly, knowledgeableinstructors. Other wildlife and informational displays for old and young to enjoy! Sponsored by Arizona Game and Fish.

Location: Wickenburg Sportsmen’s ClubTime: 9am - 3pmDate: January 17 Ages: 8 - 18 years oldFees: Free

Family Fitness Challenge

Join Wickenburg Parks and Recreation for a new program for all ages. The Family Fitness Challenge will feature a fun twist on fitness with obstacles, games and challenges. Families are encouraged to dress up, create a team name and encourage other families to participate. Prizes and contests will be available for all participants.

Location: Coffinger ParkDay: January 31stTime: 10am - 1pmFee: $15 per family

Youth & Teens



Song.ercise/Purposeful Play GroupA free physical development class to share ideas with parents and caregivers to help incorporate movement into their children’s day and enhance their motor development through children songs and fun dances. Sponsored by Benevilla.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryTime: 10am - 11amDays: First and Third Tuesday of each monthAges: 0 - 5 years old with an adultFee: Free

Story Time A free interactive 45 minute session filled with reading books, parachute play, songs and crafts. Story Time promotes reading and early language skills in a fun, playful atmosphere.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryTime: 10:00am - 10:45amDays: Every WednesdayAges: 0 - 5 years old with an adult Fee: Free

ACT: Arts & Crafts for Toddlers

Bring your children to come do a fun craft at the Library. Once a month children can come let their imagination soar as they create fun projects with our staff.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryDate: Second Tuesday of each monthTime: 10:00am - 10:45amAges: 0 – 5 years old with an adultFee: Free

Special Guest Readers

Each month the Library will host a special guest reader. A fun activity with the guest reader will follow the story. Kids will have the opportunity to interact with the guest and ask questions.

Location: Wickenburg Public Library10/2: Police Department11/6: Fire Department12/4: Public Works Department 1/8: Parks and Recreation DepartmentTime: 10amAges: 0 – 5 years old with an adultFee: Free

Trick or Treat: Boo Party

A Preschool Costume Halloween party and story time. Library staff will read halloween stories, have arts and crafts projects and let the children go trick-or-treating in the Library.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryDate: October 31st Time: 10am - 11amAges: 0 – 5 years old with an adultFee: Free

Holiday Party in the LibraryWith Santa

Everyone is invited to come celebrate the holiday season with the Library staff and the Friends of the Library. There will be stories, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, crafts, songs and even a movie for this special holiday.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryDate: December 19th Time: 2pm - 5pmAges: All AgesFee: Free

Youth & Teens



Babysitting Basics

Learn how to supervise, care for and keep infants safe in a babysitting setting. This course will teach you all the basics you will need to start babysitting. It will also ensure that you know how to identify an emergency and know what to do in such cases. This class will also give your customers more peace of mind knowing that their sitter is qualified to handle their child.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryDate: October 14th Time: 2pm - 4pmAges: 11 and upFee: Free

Basics of Podcasting

Learn everything you need to know to begin podcasting. We will show you all the steps from pre-production planning to production and post-production editing. Come find out how you can be the star and producer of your own podcast.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryDate: December 29th Time: 2pm Ages: 11 and upFee: FreeRegistration: Please sign up at the Library

Homework Help

If you need a little extra help with your homework, then the Library is the place for you to come after school. We have people ready and available to help assist you with that tricky math problem, finding information for that long report that’s due soon or proofreading.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryTime: Monday - Friday, After school Ages: 1st – 12th gradeFee: Free

Wickenburg HoopsYouth Basketball Program

Parks and Recreation staff, along with WHS Varsity coaches and players, will coach the program. All players will go through three Saturdays of skills clinics, then proceed into a program of drills and games. The program will teach the skills needed to prepare for junior high and senior high basketball. All participants will receive a reversible jersey and must wear appropriate clothing.

Please check back on our online registration or facebook page in November for additional information on the program.

SportsTots

This is a parent/child program designed just for toddlers and preschoolers. SportsTots will teach confidence and skills to your child in a non-competitive and positive environment. Parents, with the help of Parks and Rec staff, will actively work with children to introduce them to a variety of beginner sports.

Location: Coffinger ParkDays: Tuesdays and ThursdaysDate: Session 1: Nov 4th - Nov 13th Session 2: Dec 2nd - Dec 11th Time: 3:15pm - 4pmAges: 3 - 5 year oldsFee: $12 per session or $20 for both

Adult Programming



Social Media 101

This two-session event will cover topics like “what is social media” and instructions on how to use Facebook and Twitter. The first session will talk about the basics of creating an account and a profile and the second session will include more in-depth aspects of each program.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryDate: Session 1: November 13th Session 2: December 11th Time: 2pmAges: AdultsFee: FreeRegistration: Sign up at the Library (space limited)

How To: Tablets & Readers

This class is perfect for everyone who received a tablet or reader over the holiday. This class will teach you how to fully utilize your new reader or tablet including connecting to internet and downloading apps and books.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryDate: January 5th at 2pm January 22nd at 10amAges: AdultsFee: FreeRegistration: Sign up at the Library (space limited)

Applying For a Job

This two session class will review job descriptions, cover letters, resumes, applications, references, testing and interviews. Bring your resume and any question you want to ask about getting your ideal job.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryDate: Session 1: October 14th and Session 2: October 21st Time: 12pmAges: AdultsFee: FreeRegistration: Sign up at the Library (space limited)

Book Club

If you enjoy reading, then this is the club for you. Simply read the month’s book and come discuss it; meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month at 3pm.

October: American Poets and their poetry (any American poet) November: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth GilbertDecember: No meeting this monthJanuary: Any title, fiction or non-fiction, pertaining to World War I

Parks and Recreation Focus Group

Help Wickenburg Parks and Recreation staff plan for future amenities and programming needs in Wickenburg. Parks and Recreation staff will discuss current programming as well as future plans. The department also needs to hear from you on how we can make Wickenburg an even more family-friendly community.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryTime: 5:30pm - 7:00pmDate: November 6thAges: All Ages Welcome

Computer and Email 101

Do you get all jittery or confused when it comes to the internet or using an email account? This class will cover all of the basics of email from setting up an account to sending a message. This class will walk you through all of the steps you will need to successfully and confidently send emails.

Location: Wickenburg Public LibraryDates: October 7 at 3pm November 3 at 9amAges: AdultsFee: FreeRegistration: Sign up at the Library (space limited)

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Town of Wickenburg: Recreation fall and winter program guide 2014-2015