Parks & Recreation Happenings

All events listed below are described in greater detail on our website .

Walk-A-Hound, Lose-A-Pound- Registration is being accepted now for this fun event. October 3, Posse Grounds Park is the place to be for this energetic event. All ages, all dog breeds, everyone friendly is invited. The event will be held from 8 am to 11 am and packed with activities. Two mile leisurely guided hike (shortcut available), competitions, contests, demonstrations and vendors. This year the high-flying AZ Disc Dogs will be a part of our event! Early registration is being accepted through September 25 for only $10, or $15 the day of the event. Entry fee will get you a commemorative portable dog bowl and event bandana. Support animal friendly events and good old fashion exercise by participating in this event.

Specialty Classes- Last week to register for our fall recreation classes. Lunchtime Language (Spanish and Japanese), Youth and Adult Yoga, Tennis, Big Kid’s Move and Groove. Call Parks and Recreation to register 282-7098.

Red Cross Adult CPR and Basic First Aid class being held September 23, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fee for class is $65 and will include the instruction, book and certification. Class will be held in the newly renovated Recreation Room at Posse Grounds Park. Register at www.deckcoach.com. Space is limited so register today.

Water Aerobics- Our water aerobics class is still going strong. Morning classes offered Monday through Friday from 9am-10am at the Villas of Sedona indoor pool (55 Northview Road). Evening classes are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6pm-7pm at the Sedona Community pool (570 Posse Ground Road.)

Sedona Community Pool Schedule

Rachel Murdoch
Senior Recreation Coordinator
City of Sedona
928-203-5011

Parks & Rec Offers Many Activities For Fall

An Adult Red Cross CPR and Basic First Aid class will be held August 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee for the class is $65 and will include instruction, book and certification and will be held in the newly renovated Recreation Room at Posse Grounds Park. Register at www.deckcoach.com.  Space is limited so register today!

Have you tried tennis yet? Many children and adults enjoyed the great tennis classes offered this summer by Parks and Recreation tennis pro Mike Rogers. Registration is open now for the fall session set to begin the week of September 7. Group classes, private lessons, young and old, all skill levels welcome. Be a part of this growing, fun program and enjoy tennis in the beautiful surroundings at Posse Grounds Park. Register at the Parks and Recreation office, 102 Roadrunner Drive and find more information on the website at www.sedonaaz.gov.

Punt, Pass & Kick will be held on August 26 at Posse Grounds Park on the upper softball field. This free event is for children ages 8-15 years old. Register early at the Parks and Recreation office, or sign up the day of the event at 5:00 p.m. with the competition beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cleats will not be allowed and you must hand in a copy of participant’s birth certificate when you register.

Movies by Moonlight will be held on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Sedona Red Rock High School on the baseball field. Parks and Recreation will again offer a double feature movie under the stars. Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D (glasses will be provided) starts at 7:00 p.m. with Apollo 13 beginning at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free so bring your blanket, chair, and flashlight and enjoy the movies. Concessions will be sold by Parks and Recreation. In the event of inclement weather, please call 282-7098 for the status of the show. Please remember no animals are allowed on the baseball field.

While the weather heats up, the pool stays cool! The Sedona Community Pool begins the Fall schedule on Monday, August 10 until October 30. We hope the evening hours will still provide quality pool time for lap swimmers, as well as families simply wishing to cool off and play in the water.

Mondays: 6-8 p.m. with Masters Swim
Tuesdays through Thursdays: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Open Swim (2 lanes for lap swim and the rest of the pool is available for open swim)
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (2 lanes for lap swim and the rest of the pool is available for open swim)

**Classes have been added this week, so register today! Classes begin the week of September 7 and registration will be accepted until September 3. All classes are held at the newly renovated Recreation Room at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Grounds Road.

Big Kid’s Move and Groove- Register your children ages 5-7 for this interactive class where children use musical props and games to discover their bodies as instruments. Activities are designed to enhance auditory perception, large and small motor skills, improve their focus and concentration and general physical fitness.
Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning September 9 (8 weeks)
$85, with a minimum of 6 students to hold the class

Youth Yoga- Participants, ages 4-6, will learn in a friendly, fun environment how to feel good about whom they are and what makes them unique. They will experience speaking in front of groups, and will work on developing leadership skills. Parents are welcome to join in at no additional cost.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on September 10 (6 weeks)
$30, with a minimum of 4 participants required.

Adult Beginners Yoga- Ideal for adults (over 18) whom are new to yoga, as well as seniors that are interested in starting out slowly.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. beginning September 8 (6 weeks)
$60, with a minimum of 4 participants required.

Lunchtime Language- Language lessons when it’s convenient for you. Learn Japanese or Spanish during lunch!
Japanese classes- Monday: 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. beginning September 14 (6 weeks)
Spanish classes- Wednesday: 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. beginning September 9 (6 weeks)
$50 and includes instruction and any materials, with a minimum of 7 participants

Do It Yourself Shiatsu Workshop- During your hands-on workshop, you will be shown movements that can help to relieve neck and back pain, increase flexibility, alleviate stress, improve digestion, posture and concentration and perhaps inspire a healthy lifestyle. Workshops are customizable and therefore appropriate for singles, couples, parents and even parents to-be. Workshop dates and times may be made arranged to fit in with your schedule. Couples classes are two hours, parent and child are one hour, and a group of four or more may be arranged for three hours.

Registration for all classes is accepted over the phone, by calling 282-7098, or in person at the Parks and Recreation office at 102 Roadrunner Drive.

*On-going Program*
Water Aerobics- Our morning and evening classes are continuing on through the month of August at the Sedona Community Pool. Morning classes are held Monday-Friday 9 a.m. -10 a.m. Evening classes are Tuesday through Thursday from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join us for only $5 per class or $75 for a 30-visit punch pass.

National Night Out FREE Picnic & BBQ

Sedona residents and visitors are invited to join thousands of other communities nationwide in celebrating the 26th Annual National Night Out with a free community picnic and BBQ on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sedona City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive. National Night Out is designed to increase community involvement and strengthen partnerships between the community and local public safety agencies.

Free hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and sodas donated by local merchants will be served throughout the evening along with live demonstrations, live music and a wide range of information on public safety topics. Those attending can have children fingerprinted for free, see the latest in law enforcement, fire fighting, safety and rescue equipment, learn ways to make their homes and streets safer as well as meet community public safety officials.

Sedona’s celebration is hosted by the Sedona Police Department with participation from numerous other public service agencies and private organizations including Department of Public Safety (DPS), Friends of the Forest, Sedona Fire District, Arizona Rangers, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Arizona Attorney General’s Office (identity theft information), and Sedona Food Bank.

The Sedona Police Department motor officers will be doing Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching and child safety seat inspections.

This year’s celebration is being organized by the Sedona Community Police Alliance (CPA) and the Police Department’s citizen volunteer group. CPA volunteers will also be assisting Sedona Police Department officers with a number of the demonstration and informational sites and explaining police volunteer service opportunities.

For additional information, please contact the Sedona Police Department at 282-3100.

Lots Of Fun Summer Activities From Parks & Rec

Movies by Moonlight- Saturday, May 30 at the Sedona Red Rock High School baseball field, you and your family can enjoy a double feature under the stars. Free admission for all to view- we will be showing Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D (3D glasses will be available at no charge) at 7:00 p.m., followed by Apollo 13 around 8:30 p.m.  Head to the concession stand to purchase popcorn and other goodies. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on, and don’t forget a flashlight. Please remember that no dogs are allowed on the field.

Special Classes Registration- Astronomy, Art, ESL, Health and Happiness, Music for Tots, Spanish and Tennis. Classes are for adults as well as children. Enjoy one of these six-week classes, but hurry because the registration deadline is Wednesday, June 2. Classes will begin the week of June 8. For a description of the class and instructor, you can find more information here.  Classes have a minimum number of student requirement in order to be held. Get your friends to sign up as well.

Tennis Camp Registration- Youth tennis camp to begin June 8. Sign up for one week at a time or for multiple weeks to receive a discount. Ages 7-10 meet from 9 a.m -12 p.m. daily and ages 11- 13 meet from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. A good time for kids involved. Play tennis, learn drills, play games and win prizes.  Complete details here.

Sedona Community Pool- Have you been to the pool yet? It’s open! Swim lessons, water aerobics, water walking, underwater hockey, lap swimming and more! See what are schedule has to offer you, . Open seven days a week, we are sure to have a program for you to enjoy. Living on a budget? Purchase a 30-visit punch pass, and enjoy the pool at a discount. Call the pool at 282-0112 or Parks and Recreation at 282-7098 with any questions.

Debra Beck Hosts Parenting Q & A

Parents do you want your teen to develop the tools they need to become confident, successful and independent adults?  Are you looking for effective tools to help guide your teen, while maintaining a close relationship with them?

Join me for a Free Q & A on important issues we face with our teens today.
When: June 8th 2009 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Where: Sedona Public Library
Seating is limited so please call to reserve your space today!
Hosted by Mentor & Author Debra Beck of My Feet Aren’t Ugly, A girl’s Guide To Loving From The Inside Out.  Debra Mentors both Parents and Teens.

Call Debra for more information- 928-300-0447
Summer Girls Cirlce starts in June
Mentoring for both teens & parents
www.myfeetarentugly.com

Casting Call!

Have you ever wanted to be in a movie? You might get a chance to do just that by signing up as an extra for the new motion picture called “Sedona”. The casting crew is looking for men, women, and children of all ages who will be available this summer. One particular scene will require a lot of school-aged kids to be “students” at a school.

To register, all you have to do is send an email to extras@sedonamovie.com. Please include 1) full name, 2) gender, 3) age, 4) ethnicity, 5) phone number and 6) email address for contacting you. Once you are on the list, you will be contacted at a later time and given more details on the production schedule.

All types, colors, shapes and sizes are encouraged to register. You must be able to work during the work week. For more information on this exciting project, visit the official website at SedonaMovie.com

Come See Sedona’s New Toy Store

Local’s Special: 10% OFF

Come play at Toy Town
Saturday, May 23, 1-3p.m.
• Fun KID-TIVITIES
• Magical Michael
• Great Giveaways
• Face Painting

Read more about it!

Summer Reading Program at Sedona Library

Be Creative @ Your Library! is the theme of Arizona’s Summer Reading Program for children ages 1 through 12. For teenagers, the program theme is Express Yourself @ Your Library. Offered every summer, this year’s reading programs at Sedona Public Library begin Saturday, May 23 and run through Saturday, August 1.

Those interested in participating may register in person at the Library.
Register for one of our three summer programs (begins May 23rd)

1. Read-to-me Readers: Summer Reading Program for family and early readers ages 1-8. Babies and pre-schoolers may participate with a parent or grandparent. Pre-readers and emerging readers may participate with other family members who agree to read to them or listen while they practice reading.
2. Independent Readers: Summer Reading Program for independent readers ages 7-12.
3. Teen Readers: Summer Reading Program for independent teen readers ages 12-18.

Click here for more information.

Parks & Recreation Happenings Update

All events listed below are described in greater detail on our website.

Summer Softball League- Registration is being accepted now until May 27 for the Adult Summer Softball League. The fee is $275 per team and the season runs from June 4 through August 6. Games will be held on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Coaches meeting will be June 2 at 6 p.m. in the Parks and Recreation office. Don’t delay, register today!

Think Pink- May 16, at 9 a.m. at the Sedona Community Pool. This event is a breast cancer fundraiser. Monetary donations are accepted at the gate. Donors are encouraged to participate in the one hour aquatic aerobics class from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., but water participation is not mandatory. Raffle prizes will be handed out from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. If you have any questions feel free to contact Jan Shuman at 203-0586.

Movies by Moonlight- May 30 at the Sedona High School baseball field. Join us at 7 p.m. for our first feature under the stars. It’s Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D. Glasses will be provided. The second feature, Apollo 13, will begin around 8:30 p.m. Both shows are free of charge. We encourage all of you to join us for this relaxing event. Popcorn and candy will be available for purchase, but feel free to also pack a picnic dinner. Bring a flashlight if you have one to navigate through the dark and please remember that dogs are not allowed on the field.

Pool- May 23, Sedona Community Pool is open for it’s summer season! Recreation swimming, lap swimming, swim lessons, water aerobics, underwater hockey, water walking and more. We try to offer something for all ages and abilities at the community pool. Open seven days a week we hope to please. Reference our website to see the complete summer pool schedule. The pool is also available for pool rentals and birthday parties. Call today to see what we have for you, 282-0112.

Educational/Recreation Classes- If you missed out on session one, don’t let yourself miss out on session two of our wide variety of educational classes being offered this summer. Session two registration deadline is June 3 as classes begin the week of June 8. Astronomy, Art, Music, Dance, Spanish, ESL, Tennis and others. These classes are for adults as well as children. Read more about them and then call Parks and Recreation to register!

We hope to see you all at one or all of the great events happening in May. For more information, call Sedona Parks and Recreation at 282-7098.

Last Week to Register for Parks & Rec Classes!

There is something for everyone and the success of these classes depends on you. Check out our list below and register in person at the Parks and Recreation office, located at 102 Roadrunner Drive, or over the phone at 282-7098. We look forward to hearing from you.

Youth:
Beginners Tap
Big Kids Move and Groove
Tile painting
Jazz/Hip Hop
Music For Tots
Pre-School Dance
Tennis

Adults:
Dance-jazz and modern
Astronomy
Tile Mural Painting
Spanish
English as a Second Language
New Age Brain
Tennis