LTC 055-2007 More Parks and Recreation News and Events!!
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 055-2007
LETTER TO COMMISSION
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and Members ofthe City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ,-- X-
March 2, 2007 () U
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SUBJECT: More Parks and Recreation News and Events!!
Adult Aerobics - The Parks and Recreation Department has placed a strong emphasis on
providing a variety of adult programs. The North Shore Park Youth Center has expanded over
the past few years to include computer classes, dominoes, fitness, ceramics, yoga, ESOL and
new this month, Adult Aerobics. North Shore Youth Center welcomes Carmen Klepper,
aerobics instructor of over 22 years, to the new class. Her work focuses on family fitness,
rehabilitation, cardio, and overall personal fitness. This class offered at North Shore Park
Youth Center is a 90 minute cardio work out that focuses on steps, body sculpting, and
aerobics. Classes are offered mornings and evenings throughout the week and participants
can register by the month or per class at a reasonable cost.
Teens Traveled to Arcadia - On January 19th, North Shore Park Teen Club members
traveled to an exciting two day/one night outdoor camping and canoeing adventure in Arcadia,
Florida. The Teens were selected based on their hard work and community involvement in
events over the past few months. Sightings of alligators, turtles, vultures, cows, and the
screams of wild boars were not to be missed as they rowed their way down the 23 mile river.
Throughout the evening the boys and girls sat around the camp fire discussing current teen
issues as they roasted marshmallows. The trip was sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Recreation Expo - On January 20th, Flamingo Park hosted the City's seasonal Winter/ Spring
Recreation Expo to kick off the upcoming athletics season. Registration hit mass numbers as
351 participants signed up for various sports. Over 1,500 enjoyed the Expo that included
various activities such as: bounce houses and rides, carnival games, a slit walker, face
painting, a train ride and live entertainment provided by the Miami Beach Senior High School
Rock Ensemble.
Weight Training. The Senior Scenes program at the North Shore Park and Youth Center
currently has over 115 seniors enrolled in a variety of recreational and educational classes.
The City is glad to announce that registered seniors in the Senior Scenes program will now
have an opportunity to take weight training classes at North Shore Park Youth Center.
Classes are held Monday thru Friday 1 Oa.m. - 1 p.m. Each session will focus on workouts
which target upper and lower body strengthening, bike and treadmill cardio workouts, and
fitness instructions according to personal interests.
Upcoming Events
On Friday February gth. Flamingo Park will host Cupid's Carnival from 6-9p.m. on 12th Street
and Michigan Avenue. This Carnival style event will be sure to bring fun and smiles to both
children and adults of all ages. Enjoy FREE carnival rides, train rides, DJ entertainment, arts
and crafts and more. Tickets will be available for purchase for all carnival games (prizes
awarded) and concessions will be sold.
Throughout February- Hopscotch, box ball, double Dutch, jewelry making and more! In the
month of February, Flamingo Park will be hosting Sidewalk Games on Tuesday's and Jewelry
making on Thursday's from 6-7p.m. at the Flamingo Park Pool Promenade. All events are free
of charge for children and adults of all ages. Children under the age of age 12 must be
accompanied by an adult.
On March ?I'd . Grab a blanket and join the Parks and Recreation Department on Friday,
March 2, 2007 for yet another FREE Movie in the Park at Muss Park, located at 4400 Chase
Avenue. Sit back and relax with family and friends on our very own park lawn, watching a
movie on a 15' x 20' inflatable big screen from 7-9 p.m. Refreshments, garden burgers, and
hotdog combos will be available for purchase.
On Saturdays. The Hang Ten Surf Club, a group of next generation surfers ranging in age
from 9 to 15, meets every Saturday morning at the Flamingo Park Pool. The club focuses on
fundamentals of surfing history and terminology, recognition of hazards in a marine
environment, ocean currents and open water safety skills. In addition, they learn basic
oceanography, meteorology and its relation to surfing conditions. The club travels up and
down the coast to surf locations including Miami Beach's Government Cut, Dania Beach, John
Lloyd State Park, Harbor House and West Palm Beach to name a few.
~additional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at (305) 673-7730.
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ert . Middaugh, Assistant City Manager
K: vin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
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