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2022 SPRING ACTIVITY GUIDE VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1972 Celebrating five decades of community service Come to our 50th Anniversary Celebration on April 2nd at Diamond Valley Lake Community Park. Details on Pg 25
message the best pediatricians Dean Wetter, General Manager Fifty years... are in your neighborhood. VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT HAS BEEN PROVIDING PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY FOR HALF A CENTURY. What started with phone calls and has served for more than 40 years. from moms looking for activities The first Executive Director for their children has grown into a was Ralph Acosta, followed by district with more than 100 parks Nancy Crook, Sam Goepp and Jeff and facilities in an 800-square Leatherman. mile area that stretches from the With our long history comes our French Valley to the San Jacinto dedicated staff and some of them have Mountains, and is home to more made Valley-Wide Recreation one of than 275,000 residents. Starting the best Districts by serving more than with one park in San Jacinto, there 30 years with us including: Senior are now parks and/or community Recreation Supervisor Missy Galloway, centers in Hemet, Valle Vista, the retired Joy Mangabat and Mike For more than 25 years, Menifee, Winchester, French Valley Thomas and the late Michael Paul. and Aguanga. The mission of Valley-Wide Children’s Primary Care Medical Group But we do not measure success Recreation and Park District is to has been the region’s only pediatric health network in years or facilities, we measure it in smiles. And by our count that responsibly provide exceptional programs and quality park facilities focused on children, their health and well-being. number surpasses the millions. that promote community involvement It is our pleasure to provide and healthy lifestyles, and I am proud activities for everyone from to say that for the past 50 years Our pediatricians offer patient-focused, family-centered care including newborns to super seniors. Heck, we have done that and have been well visits, newborn care, camp and sports physicals, developmental screenings, we have been around long enough recognized as an award-winning park behavioral and mental health consultations and complimentary prenatal visits. that anyone who was born in 1972, District in the State of California. We also provide same day appointments, video visits, evening and weekend hours, when the district began, can now My name is Dean Wetter, it is my compete in the OLDlympics, a honor to say that I am the General 24/7 telephone medical advice and 24/7 secure, online access to your child’s health records series of competition for people 50 Manager for Valley-Wide Recreation and referrals to specialists at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego as needed. and older. and Park District. Many people have brought us As we look to the next 50 years and CPCMG has nine offices serving Hemet, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula and Wildomar. where we are today. The first Board beyond, we invite you to stay healthy, of Directors was Robertson Clark, stay active and to come out and play! Darrell Von Driska, Ronald Beavers, We hope to see you at our 50th Harold Arnold and Erich Russell. anniversary celebration on April 2 at Other prominent community Diamond Valley Community Park. members who have served on the Go Recreation, Board of Directors include Jack and Go Valley-Wide! Gisela Gosch, John McDonough, Ken Hyatt, Nick Jones, Frank Gorman, Larry Minor, Rose Salgado Dean Wetter, GM Valley-Wide Recreation and Nick Schouten, who is the and Park District current vice president of our Board cpcmg.net Affiliated with Rady Children’s Health Network Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer 3
Westend Cushions & Umbrellas Over 25 Years upcoming events QUALITY ~ COMFORT ~ STYLE of Experience *Subject to change or cancellation APRIL 2 Baseball/Softball Opening MAY 28 Outdoor Furniture in Stock Now! Pool opens for the season Day + Valley-Wide 50th ------------------ Anniversary Celebration Diamond Valley Lake Park JULY 4 ------------------ Independence Day APRIL 9 Regional Park (951) 925-6015 405 N. Buena Vista St. ------------------ Bunny Hop Diamond Valley Lake Park SEPT. 17 - OCT. 4 westendcushions.com Hemet, CA 9243 ------------------ Oldlympics APRIL 16 Various locations Easter Egg Hunts ------------------ French Valley Community Center SEPTEMBER 24 Americans with Marion V. Ashley Community Center Diamond Valley Lake Park Pumpkin Plunge Diamond Valley Aquatic Center Disabilities Act (ADA) In accordance with the requirements directory of Title II of the Americans with Recreation + Park District Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ADMINISTRATION Act of 1973 (“Section 504”), Valley- Website....................................GoRecreation.org French Valley Baseball real car wwash Wide Recreation & Park District Special Events......................................654-1505 and Softball Associations....................... fvbsa.org Hemet Juventus FC (Soccer Club)..........634-7124 Come to A will neither discriminate against FACILITIES Grandfathers for Golf....................909-754-4148 qualified individuals with disabilities Diamond Valley Aquatic Center............929-0047 TVSA Hawks.......................................... tvsa.org on the basis of disability in its Diamond Valley Community Elite Gymnastics............................714-600-3099 services, programs or activities, nor Park Ballfields......................................926-5917 District Office/Regional Park.................654-1505 ADULT SPORTS exclude or deny individuals with Echo Hills Golf Course..........................652-2203 Sports Programs (Hemet I San Jacinto).. 487-9234 disabilities an equal opportunity to French Valley Community Center Sports Programs (Menifee)...................672-6744 receive program benefits or services. (Rancho Bella Vista Park).....................894-1468 Sports Programs (French Valley)............894-1468 BEST OF Marion V. Ashley Community Center INLAND ICE Lawn Bowling @ Gibbel Park...............929-3684 EMPIRE HO 26 If you need accommodations to (Menifee/Romoland).............................928-2700 OLDlympics..........................................654-1505 202 1 TH ’C A NN RS UA L R E A D E access information or participate Menifee Community Center/ Senior Softball...................... vwseniorsoftball.org in Valley-Wide Recreation & Park Wheatfield Park...................................672-6744 Shuffleboard........................................660-1677 Menifee Gym.......................................672-0507 District public meetings, programs BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sport Center.........................................487-9234 or services, please contact the ADA/ President..............................................Jan Bissell Valle Vista Community Center..............927-6673 Section 504 Coordinator James Winchester Community Center.............926-5917 Vice President............................... Nick Schouten Edwards at 901 W. Esplanade Ave., Secretary......................................Angela D. Little YOUTH SPORTS Director......................................... Steve Simpson San Jacinto, CA 92582 Sports Programs Director............................................. Mike Juarez Email: (Hemet/San Jacinto Valley)...................487-9234 FRIENDS OF VALLEY-WIDE 5/31/22 5/31/22 JamesE@GoRecreation.org Sports Programs (Menifee)...................672-6744 Sports Programs (French Valley)............894-1468 FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cindy Domenigoni................................. President Phone: A.Y.S.O. (Outdoor Soccer) Nick Schouten................................Vice President (951) 654-1505 Hemet/San Jacinto........................... ayso137.net or 951-888-0137 Rod Tolliver........................................... Secretary Kimberly Jones...................................... Treasurer Fax: A.Y.S.O. (Outdoor Soccer) (951) 654-5279 French Valley................................. ayso1508.org Matt Brudin, Chama Cliff, Guy Excell, Tim Hults, 5/31/22 5/31/22 David McDonough, Milly Paulson-Valdez, Mike Record, Tom Wilson and Blaine Womer 4 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022
contents about Spring // Summer 2022 Valley-Wide Recreation + Park District 3 4 7 GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE DIRECTORY - CONTACT INFO ABOUT VALLEY-WIDE 12 26 SPECIAL CLASSES + The Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District is an independent special 8 SITES AT A GLANCE EVENTS HAPPENINGS district created to provide park and 20 CELEBRATING HALF A CENTURY Calendar of numerous Sports, instructional and recreation services for an area that now 24 MEET OUR BOARD happenings for the event listings for each includes more than 275,000 residents. months ahead. Valley-Wide facility. Our boundaries encompass an 25 YOU’RE INVITED! REGISTER ONLINE!: 800-square-mile area, which includes the cities of Hemet, Menifee and GoRecreation.org San Jacinto and the unincorporated Did you know you can register online for sports communities of Aguanga, French programs throughout Valley-Wide Recreation and Valley, Winchester and Valle Vista. In Park District by visiting GoRecreation.org? Keep REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS: the early 1970s, a group of San Jacinto checking the website as we continue to provide 25% of fee or $25.00, whichever is less, Valley residents teamed up to promote up-to-date information on our activities. will be charged on all refunds. There will be no a Park District to offer recreational refunds after final registration dates or after the opportunities for youths, adults and THEY’RE YOUR PARKS… program is in progress. Programs are subject to seniors. The District was approved by No actually they’re our parks, and we need your change without notice. voters and authorized on July 27, 1972. help to keep them beautiful! Here are some simple Since its creation, the District has requests to help us keep them that way. Please FACILITIES FOR RENT: grown from one park to 100 parks and pick up your trash and if you are barbecuing, Valley-Wide facilities are available for facilities, many of which have received please make sure to dampen your coals and weddings, receptions, group meetings, national and state recognition for their dispose of them properly. In addition, smoking and anniversary parties, birthdays, dances, etc. design, innovation and style, as well For more info, contact Rene for events at the alcohol are not allowed in the parks at anytime. as youth and adult sports leagues During special events, dogs are not allowed in Sport Center 654-1505, Keri at the Valle Vista and hundreds of educational and the parks, and during regular operating hours, Community Center 927-6673, Joe at French recreational classes and programs. dogs must be on a leash, and accompanied by the Valley Community Center 894-1468, Lanay at owner at all times. Menifee Gym 672-0507, Tanner at Marion V. VALLEY-WIDE WEBSITE: Ashley Community Center 928-2700, Robert at GoRecreation.org GENERAL DISTRICT INFORMATION Winchester Community Center 926-5917. Come check out Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District’s website! It contains all of INSURANCE INFORMATION: INSTRUCTORS WANTED our current programs, youth and adult sports Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District is Do you have a special talent? Would you like information, instructional class information, unable to assume responsibility for injuries or to share that special talent with other people? sports game scores, plus much, much more! accidents occurring on grounds while participating If you answered yes, Valley-Wide Recreation and in programs or activities. Such insurance would Park District is looking for you! OUR MISSION: make program fees prohibitive. Cake decorating, calligraphy, gardening, The mission of Valley-Wide Recreation bridge or pinochle, needlepoint, guitar or and Park District is to responsibly provide OUT OF DISTRICT FEES: whatever! exceptional programs and quality park An additional per program fee will be charged If you are interested in teaching a class, facilities that promote community to each participant living outside the District contact us at (951) 654-1505. Instructors are involvement and healthy lifestyles. boundaries. wanted for Valley-Wide Regional Park in San Jacinto, Valle Vista Community Center in Valle SOCIAL MEDIA: JUMPERS/BOUNCE HOUSE: Vista, French Valley Community Center in French Follow us and engage on lnstragram, All jumpers and bounce houses must be pre- Valley, Marion V. Ashley Community Center in Please follow our website, gorecreation.org Facebook, Twitter and YouTube approved by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park Menifee, Winchester Community Center, and @valleywiderec District. Wheatfield Park in Menifee. or social media, @valleywiderec for updates. 6 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022 Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer 7
Gym/Community Ctr. Gym/Community Ctr. Basketball Courts Basketball Courts Picnic Structures Picnic Structures Volleyball Courts Volleyball Courts Pickleball Courts Pickleball Courts sites at a glance sites at a glance Horseshoe Pits Horseshoe Pits Lighted Fields Tennis Courts Lighted Fields Tennis Courts Soccer Fields Fitness Trails Soccer Fields Fitness Trails Total Acres Restrooms Total Acres Play Areas Restrooms Play Areas Ballfields Dog Park Ballfields Dog Park Parks + Facilities + Trails Parks + Facilities + Trails SITES AT A GLANCE 2022 SITES AT A GLANCE 2022 FRENCH VALLEY SITES Abelia Sports Park 17 N 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Y 2 Y N MENIFEE VALLEY SITES Adeline's Farm Park 1 N 2 N 1 N N Aldergate Park 7.37 N 1 2 1 Y N Y Avignon Park 0.5 N 1 N N N Autumn Breeze Park 2 N 1 N N N Brookfield Park 12 N 1 1 2 1 1 N 1 Y N Brindle Mills Park 0.37 N 1 N 1 N N Butterfield Park 5 N 1 1 2 1 Y N N Desert Green Park 0.5 N N N N Capri Pocket Park 0.5 N N N N Discovery Park 8 N 1 2 1 Y 1 N N Crown Valley Park 11 N 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 Y 1 N N El Dorado Park 4 N 1 2 N 2 N N Emerald Park 5 N 1 1 2 1 Y N N Eller Park 5 N 1 1 2 2 Y 1 Y N Fieldview Park 7 N 1 1 2 1 Y 1 Y N Fitness Trail – Benton Channel - N N Y N Fitness Trail - Heritage Lake Paseos - N N Y N Fitness Trail – Shrimp Lane 21.2 N N Y N Fitness Trail - Railroad - N N Y N Heritage Ranch Park 11 N 1 2 1 1 Y 1 N N Grand Vista Park 0.3 Heroes Park 16 N 1 Y 2 Y Y Heritage Heights Pocket Park 0.5 N 1 N 1 N N Honey Pine Park 0.58 N 1 N 1 N N Heritage Park 5 N 2 2 N 2 N N Kona Park 1 N 1 N N N Heritage Lake Sports Park 20 N 6 3 3 2 1 Y 2 Y N Leon Park and Fitness Trail 5 N 1 2 2 N 1 Y N Hidden Meadows Park 2.5 N 1 1 N N N Linear Park and Fitness Trail 11 N 2 N 1 Y N Lago Vista Sports Park 20 N 3 3 1 2 1 Y 1 Y N Linear Workout Park 1 N N Y N Mahogany Meadows Park 5 N 1 1 1 2 Y 3 Y N La Paloma Park 5 N 1 Y N N Mahogany Meadows Pocket Park 0.22 N 1 N 1 N N Mahogany Creek Park 6 N 2 1 N 1 Y N Northfield Pocket Park 1 N N N N Mahogany Creek Pocket Park 0.22 N N N N Pompei Pocket Park 0.34 N N N N Marion V. Ashley Center & Park 12 Y 2 2 1 Y 1 Y N Pourroy Fields 9 N 4 N N N McCall Canyon Park 4 N 2 1 N N N Primrose Park 3 N 1 1 N 1 N N Menifee Comm Center & Wheatfield Park 25 Y 6 2 2 2 1 2 2 Y 1 N N Rancho Bella Vista Center & Park 7 Y 1 1 1 2 1 Y 1 Y N Menifee Gymnasium - Y Y N N Rancho Bella Vista II Center & Park 5 Y 1 1 1 Y 1 N N Menifee South Tot Lot 2 N 1 N N N Sheffield Park 14 N 2 4 Y Y N Sicily Pocket Park 0.34 N N N N Mira Park 5.66 N 1 2 1 N 1 N N Spencer's Crossing Sports Park 12 N 2 3 2 1 1 Y 3 Y N Mosaic Park 1.6 N 2 1 N 1 N N Tucalota Park 4.5 N 1 1 1 1 Y 1 N N Pepita Square Park 0.5 N N N N Victory Park 5 N 1 1 1 1 Y 1 N N Rolling Hills Park 2.5 N 1 N 1 N N Wagon Wheel Pocket Park 1 N 1 N N N Sunrise Park 11 N 2 2 2 Y 1 Y N Washington Park 5 N 1 1 2 1 Y 1 N N Woodbine Park 5 N 1 2 2 N N N Watermill Pocket Park 1 N N N N SITES UNDER DEVELOPMENT SITES UNDER DEVELOPMENT Braverde Veteran’s Park 9.49 N 2 3 1 2 2 2 Y 1 Y Eagle Crest Park 5 N 1 1 1 1 Y Y N N FUTURE PLANNED SITES FUTURE PLANNED SITES Belle Terre Park 3.8 N Country View Park 3.7 N Coventry Road Pocket Park 1.5 N Mountain Gate Park 10 N 8 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022 Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer 9
Gym/Community Ctr. Basketball Courts Picnic Structures Volleyball Courts Pickleball Courts Horseshoe Pits Lighted Fields Tennis Courts Soccer Fields Fitness Trails sites at a glance Total Acres Restrooms Play Areas Voted #1 Garage Door Company Ballfields Dog Park SITES Parks +AT A GLANCE Facilities 2022 + Trails 24 Hour Emergency Service Available HEMET & SAN JACINTO SITES The Best for Aquatic Center (DVL) Bill Gray Park 5 5 N N 1 2 1 1 Y N 1 N N N N Outdoor & Indoor Cottonwood Community Center & Park Diamond Valley Lake Sports Park 10 85 Y N 1 8 10 3 1 1 4 1 N Y 1 3 Y Y N N Equipment! Echo Hills Golf Course 28 N Y 1 N N Jim Venable Exchange Club Sport Center & Regional Park (Jerry) Searl Center & Park 8 36 11 N Y Y 7 3 4 3 6 1 2 1 2 6 2 4 2 6 9 1 4 1 Y Y Y 3 3 Y Y N N N N 10with%coupon OFF Valle Vista (Fire Station) Park 7 N 1 2 1 N N N Restrictions apply Valle Vista (Louis M. Jackson) Center & Park 10 Y 3 1 Y 4 N N Please see store for details. SITES UNDER DEVELOPMENT 16’x7’ None Sectional FUTURE PLANNED SITES Garage Door *in White or Almond. San Jacinto River Park 52 N Call for WINCHESTER SITES SPECIAL PRICE! Conestoga Park 4.9 N 1 4 2 1 Y 2 N N Francis Domenigoni Center & OVER 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS! | Se Habla Español Licensed, Bonded, & Insured for Your Protection 324 E. Florida Hemet 92543 Winchester Domenigoni Park 20 Y 3 3 1 2 1 1 Y 2 N N Winchester Trails Park 2 N 2 1 N 1 N N abbottsgaragedoors.com • 951-926-4199 951-658-7203 SITES UNDER DEVELOPMENT None WaterWise FUTURE PLANNED SITES Canter Wood Park 9.2 N Simple ways to save water, and use it TIPS Keller Crossing Park 5 N Pleasant Valley Park 1.5 N wisely Prairie Crossing Pocket Park .25 N Settlers Pocket Park 1.12 N Stone Gate 8.2 N Winchester Ranch Sports Park 34 N Reduce or remove Water landscapes Winchester Ridge Park 5 N turf grass and replace between 9:00 p.m. it with water-wise All Valley-Wide Parks offer a wide range of amenities for members of the and 6:00 a.m. landscaping local community. Athletic fields, plentiful picnic areas, water activities - you name it and you can find a park offering fun activies and well-maintained facilities near you. Additionally, many of our parks and community centers offer classes and special events for the whole family. Residents within the Valley-Wide boundaries enjoy the most parks per population — Check for leaks – Check irrigation setting the standard at nearly 5 acres per 1,000 residents. toilets, faucets, and frequently, adjust for shower heads overspray and runoff Stay WaterWise Learn more at: with FREE and www.emwd.org/ low-cost programs stay-waterwise www.emwd.org 10 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022 951.928.3777
events Spring // Summer 2022 Visit gorecreation.org and social media @valleywiderec for updates. All events are subject to cancellation based on state and county health orders at the time. YOUTH BASEBALL/GIRLS ANNUAL BUNNY HOP SOFTBALL OPENING DAY 5K FAMILY FUN RUN SATURDAY, APRIL 2 SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Come watch us kickoff the 2022 LOCATION: Diamond Valley Lake Soccer seasons of Youth Baseball and Girls Fields, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet Softball with festivities that include a TIMES: 9:00 a.m. Tot Hop; ceremony to introduce every player. 9:15 a.m. 1K Hop; 9:30 a.m. 5k Walk; LOCATION: Diamond Valley Lake 10:00 a.m. 5K Run INDEPENDENCE DAY OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS FEES: $5.00 Tot Hop; $10.00 1K Hop, ballfields, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet CELEBRATION INFO: (951) 487-9234 5K Walk/Run. **First 50 people to sign MONDAY, JULY 4 OCTOBER up for the 1K/5K will get a FREE Bunny LOCATION: Valley-Wide Regional Park, 1 Dog Daze VALLEY-WIDE 50TH ANNIVERSARY Hop T-Shirt. There will be an additional 901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto Aldergate CELEBRATION $5.00 fee for signups on race day. TIME: Fireworks at dusk. 15 Halloween Block Party INFO: (951) 929-0047 or (951) 927-6673. Valle Vista SATURDAY, APRIL 2 FEE: Free 28 Halloween Join us for an afternoon and evening EASTER EGG HUNTS Winchester of music, games, food and family fun OLDLYMPICS SATURDAY, APRIL 16 31 Halloween Spooktacular as we celebrate the district’s 50th SEPTEMBER 16-OCTOBER 4 French Valley Bring your own basket and the family The 37th Annual OLDlympics are anniversary. and join us for fun in the park this coming! Start getting into shape TIME: 2 p.m. NOVEMBER Easter! The Easter Egg Hunts starts for these great sporting events for LOCATION: Diamond Valley Lake Soccer 5 Autumn Elegance promptly and don’t last long, so make competitors who are 50 and older. Fields, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet Soboba Casino FEE: Free (except for food trucks) sure to arrive early. Activities will range from Cribbage, 19 Turkey Trot INFO: (951) 654-1505 LOCATIONS + TIMES: Rancho Bella Vista Park, 31757 Horseshoes and Swimming to Track and DVL Park Browning St. Murrieta. 10 a.m. Field and a lot more. Registration will begin in mid July. DECEMBER Diamond Valley Lake Community Park LOCATION: Various 2 Tree Lighting ballfields, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet, TIME: Varies Regional Park 10:30 a.m. FEE: $5 and up based on the number of 7 Gingerbread House events signed up for French Valley INFO: (951) 927-6673. 8 Gingerbread House Marion V. Ashley Community Center, Marion Ashley 25625 Briggs Rd. Menifee, 10 a.m. 9 Grinch Christmas AGES: 12 and younger THE GREAT PUMPKIN PLUNGE Winchester FEES: Free SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 10 Breakfast w/Santa INFO: (951) 654-1505 The 14th annual event will feature Regional Park swimming and games as the aquatic 13 Gingerbread House POOL OPENING WEEKEND center closes for the season. Valle Vista SATURDAY-MONDAY, MAY 28-30 LOCATION: Diamond Valley Lake Aquatic Valley-Wide Recreation’s Aquatic Center Center, 1801 Angler Ave, Hemet JANUARY 2023 is a heated 25-yard outdoor pool with a TIME: Noon-4 p.m. 7 Polar Plunge water slide, zero depth entry with water FEES: $2.00 Ages 2 / under $5.00 Ages Aquatic Center fountain sprayers and activity toys for small children. Times, dates and costs to 3+ be announced INFO: (951) 929-0047. 12 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022 Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer 13
PLAY BALL! Of all of the programs and activities offered by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park Register Online!: District, none serve more residents than our youth baseball and girls softball leagues. We are elated to be able to have a season after a two-year hiatus caused GoRecreation.org Did you know? You can register online for by the coronavirus pandemic. More than 1,100 boys and girls ages 5 to 18 played sports programs through out Valley-Wide ball during the 2019 season. Add in our volunteer coaches plus umpires and Recreation and Park District by visiting GoRecreation.org. Check the website for up to scorekeepers — not to mention family members and friends who come to watch date information on our facilities. our ballplayers -- and diamond sports are truly special in the district. MORE THAN OPENING DAY VOLUNTEER COACHES + UMPIRES + SCOREKEEPERS 1,100 YOUTH BASEBALL + GIRLS SOFTBALL DIAMOND BOYS + GIRLS AGES 5 TO 18 APRIL 2 AT DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE SPORTS ARE TRULY SPECIAL PLAYED BALL IN 2019 COMMUNITY PARK BALL FIELDS IN THE DISTRICT. 14 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022
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Help Needed The nonprofit Board of Directors supporting all of the programs, activities, and facilities of Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District are: Cindy Domenigoni – President, Nick Schouten – Vice President, BECOME A MEMBER OF THE VALLEY-WIDE TEAM. Rod Tolliver – Secretary, Kimberly Jones – Treasurer, SEE JOB OPENINGS ON OUR WEBSITE Matt Brudin, Chama Cliff, Guy Excell, Tim Hults, David McDonough Mike Record, Milly Paulson-Valdez, Tom Wilson, GoRecreation.org and Blaine Womer P.O. Box 5599, Hemet CA 92544 - EIN 33-0475449 18 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022 Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer 19
HALF H ALF A A CE N T U RY CENTURY The fact there have only been assessment and grants. Fees are five directors in 50 years shows the kept as low as possible, charging just dedication employees have to the enough to cover the cost of the activity. district. It is cliché to say a business The mission of Valley-Wide is a family, but Valley-Wide certainly Recreation and Park District is to is. There have been births, marriages responsibly provide exceptional and sadly deaths that have been programs and quality park facilities that celebrated and mourned among promote community involvement and coworkers. healthy lifestyles. Golf Course and maintains The seeds of what has become Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District were Valley-Wide serves as the first From Mommy and Me to Oldlympics, landscaping and streetscapes planted a half century ago when a group of San Jacinto Valley mothers were employers for San Jacinto Valley Valley-Wide has programs for toddlers in the southwestern portion of youth. Whether it is as a scorekeeper, to super seniors. But like it was from the borders. looking for something for their children to do. That grassroots effort led to an umpire or lifeguard, hundreds of day one, youth has been our focus. The largest event each election where residents voted to form a Recreation and Park district. Valley youngsters have learned how The most popular programs are year is the Independence Day to have a job from Valley-Wide. youth baseball and softball, which fireworks show. The District 1980 1990 2022 1972 1984 2018 STARTING with one park on July 27, The movement started when Bunny ages. They also reached out to civic and And many of those employees end serve more than 1,000 children each 1972, 50 years later Valley-Wide has Smith – who was looking for activities business leaders, had children put fliers on up making Valley-Wide a career. Our summer. Other youth sports are has offered it to residents at grown into one of the largest Recreation for her teenage daughter – was cars and pitched their proposal to clubs 25 full-time employees have more basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, no cost for more than three and Park Districts in California with listening to “Telephone and Tell,” a and other groups. than 300 years combined service and flag football. decades. Other free annual or almost 100 parks and recreation popular program on local radio station They got 3,000 signatures from to the district and between them Directors Nick Schouten and Darrell low-cost events are Halloween centers in an 850-square mile area that KHEM, she recalled in the interview. registered voters to put the issue on the and our part timers, almost every Von Driska worked in the early days to and Christmas events and two stretches from the San Jacinto Valley to “This lady called in and said she ballot – which took almost a year, Smith employee had grown up playing and/ bring youth sports organizations under Family Fun Runs. French Valley and into the San Jacinto would like to know if anyone was said. or attending events at Valley-Wide the Valley-Wide umbrella. Valley-Wide does not turn Mountains and is home to more than interested in getting something for the It all paid off. The majority of voters parks. Softball, basketball and volleyball are away children because of 250,000 residents. There are parks children because her son got caught came out in favor of the district, which was Among the employees who have among the adult sports that have been their family’s ability to pay. and/or community centers in San shoplifting,” Smith said. authorized July 27, 1972, with a budget of spent more than 30 years with Valley- on the Valley-Wide menu. Hundreds of scholarships Jacinto, Hemet, Valle Vista, Menifee, That led to a phone call, which led to $63,000. Wide are current Aquatics Director Valley-Wide also provides fields for are issued every year, funded Winchester, French Valley and Aguanga. another, which led to a first gathering. The first Executive Director was Ralph Missy Galloway, the retired Joy independent leagues, such as AYSO through grants but mostly In the early 1970s, there were few The Founders Committee had to Acosta. He was followed by Nancy Crook, Mangabat and Mike Thomas and the and club soccer, various PONY and from the Friends of Valley- organized sports programs in the valley, convince the mostly senior population Sam Goepp, Jeff Leatherman and the late Michael Paul. Little Leagues and travel squads. Wide Foundation, which raises which was home to about 20,000 in the community that the eventual current General Manager Dean Wetter, who Valley-Wide is an independent The District also operates Diamond money through The Weekend residents. Recreation District would cater to all is coming up on 10 years in the position. special district, funded through Valley Aquatics Center and Echo Hills and Autumn Elegance. 20 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022 Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer 21
9 holes of splendid views and inspiring play for golfers of every level BOOK A GOLF DATE...TODAY. Daily: $14 Seniors and Veterans: $12 Twilight: $8 (after 12:00 pm) Junior: $5 - (17 and under) Carts are $5 per round, per player FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 951-652-2203 ALL TEE TIMES MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCED For your support of Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District programming through the Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation. SOBOBA TRIBAL COUNCIL SOBOBA FOUNDATION Isaiah Vivanco Chairman Dondi Silvas President Geneva Mojado Vice-Chair Catherine Modesto Vice President Sally Moreno-Ortiz Secretary Antonia Briones-Venegas Secretary Daniel Valdez Treasurer Julie Arrietta-Parcero Treasurer Kelli Hurtado Sergeant at Arms Daniel Valdez Member-at-Large 545 East Thornton Ave., Hemet, CA 92543 (Buena Vista & Thornton) Isaiah Vivanco Member-at-Large MISSY GALLOWAY, RECREATION SUPERVISOR Sally Moreno-Ortiz Member-at-Large ALL RATE S E F F E C TIVE DURING DAY LIGHT SAVING TIM E
meet our board Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District is a public agency overseen by a five-member elected Board of Directors. The Directors are elected by area and represent separate geographic areas of the Valley-Wide District. NICK SCHOUTEN STEVE SIMPSON JAN BISSELL ANGELA D. LITTLE MIKE JUAREZ Division 1 (San Jacinto) Division 2 (Valle Vista) Division 3 (Hemet) Division 4 Division 5 (French Valley) (Winchester /Menifee) Position: Vice President Position: Director Position: President Position: Director Elected/Appointed Elected/Appointed Elected/Appointed Position: Secretary Elected/Appointed Date(s): 1973-2012; Date: 2010-present Date(s): 1999-2010; Elected/Appointed Date: 2020-present 2018-present 2018-present Date: 2020-present Term expires: 2022 Term expires: 2024 Term expires: 2022 Term expires: 2024 Term expires: 2024 Board Vice President Director Steve Simpson Board President Jan Born Angela Marie Director Juarez is a retired Nick Schouten has was appointed to the Bissell of Hemet is Domenigoni after her peace officer who has lived served on the Valley- Valley-Wide Recreation a retired insurance paternal grandparents, in Winchester since 2010. Wide Board of Directors and Park District executive and longtime Angela Little was raised He is an alumnus of Fresno for more than 40 years. Board of Directors in coach and game in Winchester and has State University, where his A resident of San November 2010. He official. He has lived in raised her three children major study field was Labor Jacinto, Vice President graduated from Indiana the community since here. Her family’s Management Relations from Schouten is a retired University with a Doctor 1959 and has been real estate interests the School of Business. dairyman and longtime of Optometry degree involved with Valley- keep her connected During his 27 ½ year coach and game official. in 1989. Dr. Simpson Wide since 1975 as to the development of career in public service, his He has served youth in moved to Hemet in a volunteer, coach, southwest Riverside positions were: Correctional the San Jacinto Valley 1991 and has a private employee and 14- County. As a young Counselor, Employee for over 50 years. He optometry office in year Board Member. mother, Angela followed Relations Officer, Labor/ was a coach at St. east Hemet. He has President Bissell in the footsteps of Management Bargaining Hyacinth Academy in two children who went earned an AA degree her mother, Evelyn Negotiator and Analyst 1969 when he became through many Valley- from Mt. San Jacinto Domenigoni, and Generalist. He acquired school board president Wide programs and he College and a Bachelor paternal grandmother, jobs that involved work on for both that school coached Valley-Wide of Science degree Marie Domenigoni, who both sides of the bargaining and Notre Dame High baseball for several from BYU. President were PTA presidents and table, representing both School in Riverside. Vice years. Dr. Simpson Bissell has served as involved in education labor and management’s President Schouten was enjoys mountain biking, a Board member for at Winchester School, rights and interests. president of the San pickleball, golf, tennis, the Inland Football and then went on to His interests include Jacinto Little League and ping pong. He Officials Association be a leader in the traveling, landscaping, and involved with Junior is dedicated to the and Inland Basketball Boy Scouts. As a woodworking, sailing All-American football community through Officials Association former Treasurer, past and venturing/exploring. and helped transition service organizations for over 20 years. He President and current He enjoys all of Mother youth sports programs and is a proponent of also volunteered at the member of the Land Nature’s offerings: the to Valley-Wide. Vice healthy lifestyles. Ramona Pageant for Use Committee with the scenic outdoors, waterways, President Schouten has more than 40 years Winchester-Homeland snow, trails and recreational over 30 years on the and served four years Town Association, she is parks activities, such as CARPD State Board, as a board member deeply connected to the jogging, walking, hiking, where he is currently for Baptist Christian burgeoning possibilities biking, fishing, range president. School. He is a Veteran of sustainable and shooting, hunting, soccer, of the California Army purposeful development. golf and volleyball. National Guard. 24 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022
classes + happenings VALLEY-WIDE REGIONAL PARK & SPORT CENTER Youth Baseball: Ages 5-14 901 W. ESPLANADE AVE. SAN JACINTO **Season April-June (951) 487-9234 Girls Softball: Ages 5-14 Please note, all these listings are tentative and subject to change or **Season April-July cancellation based on health and other conditions. Call in advance to make Rene Gonzales | Recreation Supervisor Spring Coed Youth Volleyball: Grades Joe Escarsega | Recreation Coordinator sure the class or event you’re interested in is still scheduled. Also follow our 3-12 Shawna Mercer | Recreation Coordinator website, goreceration.org or social media, @valleywiderec for updates. **Season TBD Youth Indoor Soccer: Ages 4-7 **Season June-August Summer Youth Basketball: Grades 3-12 (based on 2022-23 school year) *Season July-August Fall Coed Youth Volleyball: SPECIAL EVENTS Grades 3-12 **Season October-December 2022 Movies In The Park Flag Football: Grades 3-8 Schedule **Season Oct. – Dec. FREE Movie in the Park – Bring a Sponsorships are needed for all blanket, chair, and the family and the youth team sports. If you are join us for a movie under the stars. interested in sponsoring, contact DATES: May 13, July 22, Sept. 9 Valley-Wide Recreation and Park (Dates subject to change - please District at (951) 487-9234. We call to confirm) appreciate our sponsor’s help and TIME: Movies Start at DUSK could not operate these programs FEE: Free without them. SAN JACINTO VALLEY YOUTH DANCE CLASSES SPORTS GROUPS Line Dancing – Advanced Ongoing class for line dancers with AYSO Region 137 Hemet/San experience, High Beginner and Jacinto Improver levels. Join anytime. American Youth Soccer INSTRUCTOR: Connie Frey (951) Organization is a national Nonprofit organization that has been around 852- 6459 for more than 50 years. It is open DAY: Wednesday to boys and girls ages 4 to 18. TIME: 9:30-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in playing AGES: All outdoor soccer in the Hemet/San FEE: $5 per class Jacinto/Idyllwild area, visit www. ayso137.org for information. Line Dancing – Beginning INFO: registrar@ayso137.net, rc@ Class for new line dancers without ayso137.net or (951) 888-0137 any experience and novices. Join anytime. ADULT SPORTS INSTRUCTOR: Connie Frey (951) Ladies A.M. Volleyball 852- 6459 Valley-Wide Sport Center opens its DAY: Wednesday volleyball courts to women 18 and older from 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday TIME: Noon - 1:15 p.m. and Thursday. On Thursdays, AGES: All courts will split by play level after FEE: $3 per class 10 a.m. Join anytime, pay and register each session. YOUTH SPORTS 2022-23 DAY: Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.- Youth Basketball: Grades 1-8 noon **Season January-April AGE: 18 and older 26 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022 Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer 27
LOCATION: Valley-Wide Recreation INFO: www.facebook.com/Valley- NO Floatation Devices in the Come Swim With Me PICKLEBALL SPECIAL EVENTS Sports Center Wide-Kayak-Club-287879388284, swimming pool This is Valley-Wide’s version of a Drop-in Pickle Ball OLDLYMPICS FEE: $2 per player per session website www.valleywidekayakclub. NO metal or plastic on swimsuits - summer “Mom & Me” program. This Bring your paddle and enjoy a day on Yes, the 37th Annual OLDlympics org or contact Diane Boss. (951) 634- to go down the slide is for kids 10 & under. The big blue the courts. This is a drop-in program. are coming! Start getting into shape 4952 | email: redmountainlady@ NO ice chests slide will not be turned on. Deep end for these great sporting events for Valley-Wide Senior Softball DAYS: Wednesday Beginners; Friday gmail.com NO smoking inside the pool area of the pool will be closed. competitors who are 50 and older. The Valley-Wide Senior Softball Advanced NO gum DAY & TIME: TBA Activities will range from Cribbage, League welcomes new participants. TIME: 8 a.m.-noon It is open to players 55 years and Ramona-Country Carvers Continue to check the website at Horseshoes and Swimming to Track The group offers woodcarvers WATER SLIDE RULES: gorecreation.org for updates on the LOCATION: Diamond Valley Lake older. The best way to become and Field and a lot more. OLDlympics and wannabes the opportunity to All riders must be at least 48 inches Aquatic Center. Community Park – behind Aquatic involved in this slo-pitch league is is scheduled to take place September share their skills or learn the art of tall to ride the water slide. Center to attend practices at Regional Park 16 through October 4, 2022. carving wood. We offer beginners Swimsuits with plastic or metal *Will not play in the rain or 100+ every Monday and Wednesday at Registration will begin in mid July. free instruction from experienced rivets are not permitted on the degrees. 7:30 a.m. League games are played More information please call (951) Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8, 9:30 carvers. This includes a free first water slide. 927-6673. and 11:00 a.m. project and a stress-free convivial Swimsuits only. Pickleball Classes atmosphere to get you started. Must ride the slide feet first only. DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE DAYS: First and third Monday SUMMER ACTIVITIES INFO: www.vwseniorsoftball.org. For more experienced carvers, we COMMUNITY PARK TIME: 9-11:15 a.m. Movies in the Park offer an opportunity to improve Swim Lessons 1801 ANGLER AVE., HEMET ACTIVITIES INSTRUCTOR: Melinda Terrian, a DATES: June 10th, August 12th, & and share your skills with other Fee cover (2) weeks Monday - Robert Byers | Recreation Supervisor certified teaching professional who Gardening like-minded cut-ups. Our annual October 15th Thursday 1/2 hour per day. Valley Beautiful Garden Club carving show offers opportunities has been teaching pickleball for 6 We will offer group lessons and TIME: Movies begin at dusk - for ALL promotes the use of Water- to have your creations evaluated by years. private lessons. ages Wise plants in landscaping. We certified judges from the California TIMES AND DATES: TBA FREE: Popcorn and drinks (while offer gardening workshops in Carvers Guild. We also support Beginner Classes coordination with UC Master supplies last) or sponsor frequent community Students will learn safety, rules, basic Gardeners and invite speakers Junior Lifeguard strokes, scoring. Paddles will be service projects. State and local to monthly meetings to educate COVID protocols will be followed. This program builds a foundation provided. SUMMER FUN!!! attendees on a variety of Water- of knowledge, attitudes and skills Get your children out of the house DAY: Monday DAY: 1st and 3rd Monday Wise landscaping topics for our for future lifeguards, response, and join us for some fun, interactive TIME: 8-11 a.m. TIME: 9- 10 a.m. Valley. Current projects include leadership and professionalism. activities at Valle Vista Community Participants must be able to swim FEE: $15 per student (minimum 4 Center. Please check below for dates planning, creating and maintaining SPECIAL EVENTS the gardens of the Estudillo 25 yards continuously and tread students) and times. 50th Anniversary Celebration Heritage Park Water Conservation water for one minute. Junior ATTENTION PARENTS: Parent Lifeguards will be able to volunteer DAY: Sat., April 2 Intermediate Classes signature required for each activity Garden on the grounds of the San Jacinto Museum, the Hemet Santa at the pool after the class is TIME: 2 to 9 p.m. Students will work on advancing their below. Children 12 and under must be Fe Depot and the Ramona Bowl in VALLEY-WIDE completed. Participants must pass LOCATION: Soccer Fields pickleball strokes, improve dinking, accompanied by an adult at all times. Hemet. The public is invited to all AQUATIC CENTER a skills test on the last day of class drop shots, blocking and overall game PLEASE NOTE: This program is not a FEES: Free meetings. to volunteer at the pool. strategy child sitting service. 1801 ANGLER AVE., HEMET DAY: Second Tuesday of each month AGES: 10-14 DAY: 1st and 3rd Monday (951) 929-0047 Bunny Hop Trot 5k Family Fun Run TIME: 6:30 p.m. DAY & TIME: TBA Bingo: Wednesday, June 8th Missy Galloway | Senior Recreation Supervisor DAY: Sat., April 9 TIME: 10:15-11:15 a.m. at 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Valley-Wide Regional TIME: 9 a.m. Tot Hop; 9:15 a.m. 1K Hop; FEE: $15 Per student (minimum 4 Youth Water Polo Class Park, Modular Building 1 9:30 a.m. 5k Walk; 10 a.m. 5K Bunny students). Learn to play water polo. This class Craft Day: Wednesday, June 15th INFO: facebook.com/ValleyBeautiful, Hop INFO: Students are required to contact builds necessary skills through ball at 10:00-11:30 a.m. valleybeautiful.org, (951) 719-9868 LOCATION: Soccer Fields Melinda Terrian @ Melinda.terrian@ handling, passing & shooting. Each or katherinebotts@gmail.com yahoo.com prior to class to sign up. practice increases the player’s FEES: $5 Tot Hop $10 1K Hop, 5K/Walk Water Play Day: Tuesday, June 21st strength, techniques & strategies. or Run in advance. An additional $5 is at 11:00 a.m. Valley-Wide Kayak Club Participants must be able to swim charged on race day Valley Wide Kayak Club is dedicated 25 yards continuously. *** The first 50 people to register will Free Throw Contest: Thursdays, to sharing with others the joy of Valley-Wide Recreation’s Aquatic AGES: 10-14 receive a Bunny Hop T-shirt June 23rd at 10:00a.m. kayaking. Our goal is to kayak in the Center is a heated 25-yard outdoor great outdoors, learn good paddling pool with a water slide, zero depth DAY & TIME: TBA skills, promote safety, enjoy group entry with water fountain sprayers Easter Egg Hunt VALLE VISTA Color Valle Vista: (Sidewalk Chalk) outings, and most of all – have fun. and activity toys for small children. Come Swim With Me – “Families w/ DAY: Sat., April 16 COMMUNITY CENTER Wednesday, June 29th at 10:00a.m. The Aquatic Center will hopefully MEETINGS: First Monday on event special needs. AGES: 12 and younger 43935 E. ACACIA AVE., HEMET open Memorial Day weekend and Bingo: Tuesday, July 12th numbers months (Feb, April, June, This time is for any adult or child TIME: 10 a.m. (951) 927-6673 at 10:00 a.m. will close September 24, 2022. August, October, December with special needs and their LOCATION: Ball Fields Keri Price | Recreation Supervisor TIME: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (arrive at 6:15 families. During this swim time the FEES: Free Disc Golf: Thursday, July 14th POOL RULES: deep end of the pool will be closed. p.m.) NO outside food or drinks at 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Regional Park Mobile 1 DAY & TIME: TBA 28 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022 Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer 29
Water Play Day: Tuesday, July 19th discover that creative outlet that Rooted in our Community. Pastor TIME: Movies Start at DUSK building blocks that help children CLASS TIMES: Monday, Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. you’ve been looking for. State Jeff Johnson. LOCATION: Wheatfield Park achieve personally, academically & Friday: 9-10 a.m. and local COVID protocols will be DAY / TIME: Sunday at 10 a.m. 30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee, CA and professionally. Monday & Wednesday: 5:45-6:45 p.m. Dodge Ball: Thursday, July 21st followed. 92584 Saturday: 8-9 a.m. LOCATION: 32665 Haddock St. at 10:00 a.m. DAY: Wednesday FEE: Free Creative Drama W E B S I T E : w w w. j a z ze rc i s e.co m / TIME: 8-11 a.m. This in-person developmental l o c a t i o n / j a z z e rc i s e - m e n i f e e - Water Balloon Fight: Tuesday, drama course will include a wide wheatfield-park-community-center AUGUST July 26th at 11:00 a.m. range of creative and fun activities AGE: All Ages that promote the development of MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES MENIFEE DATES: August 19, 2022 (Dates leadership, communication skills, Taekwondo Bingo: Thursday, July 28th at 10:00 a.m. COMMUNITY CENTER subject to change - please call to and creative thinking. Classes will Thomas’ Martial Arts Family Classes. WINCHESTER 30627 MENIFEE ROAD, MENIFEE confirm) teach acting fundamentals like DISCIPLINE, Focus, Flexibility & COMMUNITY CENTER PHONE: (951) 672-6744 TIME: Movies Start at DUSK projection, articulation, dramatic Strength, Train to YOUR physical YOUTH SPORTS 32665 HADDOCK ST., WINCHESTER movement, and improvisation abilities, develop the skills to be Coed Youth Volleyball Lanay Negrete | Senior Recreation Supervisor LOCATION: Wheatfield Park while engaging in active and Come join us for our Girls & (951) 926-5917 Tammy Allen | Recreation Coordinator 30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee, successful in school and business. imaginative character building Develop the CONFIDENCE to make Boys Youth Volleyball League. Robert Byers | Recreation Supervisor CA 92584 and group scene work. Students the right choices. Home school P.E. Registration TBD for grades 3rd FEE: Free will learn from an award-winning opportunities- Check with Advisor thru 12th. League play will be at the curriculum that encourages them at your Home School Program. Valle Vista Community Center and SEPTEMBER to express themselves through Cross training for athletes of all Valley-Wide Sports Center. Games communication, creativity, and AGE: All Ages ages, State, National & International scheduled for Monday through collaboration all while building DATES: September 16, 2022 (Dates Competition, Self Defense AND Self Saturday. confidenc. This Spring Creative subject to change - please call to Control. Internationally Certified Drama will be performing Instructors. Traditional ATA Forms, confirm) AGE: Division I: Grades 3 - 5 SPECIAL EVENTS “Storyland Idol.” Sparring, Weapons & Self Defense. TIME: Movies Start at DUSK Division II: Grades 6 - 8 INFO: Dramakids.com/ca8 or ONGOING REGISTRATION! 2022 Movies In The Park Schedule LOCATION: Wheatfield Park Division III: Grades 9 - 12 ACTIVITIES INSTRUCTORS: Master B. Thomas Free Movie In The Park (951) 821-6418 30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee, Bingo DAY: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 and Mrs. K. Thomas Bring a blanket, chair, and the CA 92584 REGISTRATION: TBD Dedicated Volunteers of Winchester CONTACT: (951) 970-6009; email: family and join us for a movie under FEE: Free AGES: 5-12 LEAGUE PLAY: TBD Bingo the stars. info@diamondlakeata.com FEE: $240. Payment plan available FEE: $60.00, Includes team jersey DAY: Saturday DAYS: Monday and Wednesday: and awards CLASSES 7-7:45 p.m. TKD TIME: Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Three MAY HEALTH & LEISURE CLASSES SKILLS DAY: TBD warmup games start at 11:30 a.m. Beginner Line Dance Classes AGES: 8 and older AGE: All Ages Jazzercise Menifee followed by two games of Early Learn basic steps and terminology. 8-8:45 p.m. Black Belts & adults DATES: May 20, 2022 (Dates subject Dance to a variety of music genres. Burn up to 600 calories in one fun CLASSES Bird around noon. Ten Regular to change - please call to confirm) No experience, no partner, no and powerfully effective 60-minute games start after Early Birds. There Friday: 4-4:45 p.m. Goodtime Carvers total body workout. Every Jazzercise are special games mixed into the TIME: Movies Start at DUSK problem. Line dancing is healthy Ages: 5-7 Tiger Program We offer wood carvers and wanna group fitness class combines dance- session. Payout is calculated based and fun. The exercise in disguise! bees the opportunity to share their LOCATION: Wheatfield Park Drop in anytime. based cardio with strength training on attendance. Games are over 30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee, CA Friday: 5-5:45 p.m. skills or satisfy a desire to learn and stretching to sculpt, tone and between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. so 92584 CONTACT: Lynne (903) 530-2483 or 8 to adults the art of carving wood. We offer lengthen muscles for maximum fat come out and spend a Saturday Email: danceinline@yahoo.com beginners free instruction from FEE: Free burn. Choreographed to today’s afternoon and meet new people. DAY: Fridays: New Beginner - 11:00 Friday: 6-6:45 p.m. experienced carvers. This includes hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion a free first project and stress-free DAY: Saturday 11:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn basic steps Black Belts and adults JUNE of jazz dance, resistance training, convivial atmosphere to get you (Doors open 8:30 a.m.) and terminology AGE: All Ages Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. Start started on a life-long hobby. For AGE: Adult Fridays: Beginner Plus – 1-2:30 FEE: Contact instructor – ask for dancing yourself fit and change DATES: June 17, 2022 (Dates subject p.m. Knowledge of basic steps, Mrs. Thomas the more experienced carvers we INFORMATION: Diane Whiley the shape of your body today. Our offer an opportunity to improve to change - please call to confirm) terminology are recommended WEBSITE: www.Diamondlakeata.com (951) 926-5917. classes — Dance Mixx, Interval, and share your skills with other TIME: Movies Start at DUSK FEE: $3 per class or $5 for both Strike, Fusion, Strength, and Core – like-minded cut-ups. Our annual LOCATION: Wheatfield Park classes (per day) will leave you breathless, toned and ADULT SPORTS Rooted Winchester Church carving shoe offers opportunities 30627 Menifee Rd, Menifee, CA coming back for more. On September 8th, 2019 we had Softball to have your creations evaluated by 92584 Contact: Jackie Arroyo (951) our first service at Rooted Church DRAMA KIDS SPRING LEAGUE: February- April certified wood carving judges from 805-0779 (Call or Text) or Email: in the Valley-Wide Community FEE: Free Spring Classes 2022 the California Carvers Guild. We Jazzercisefrenchvalley@gmail.com Center in Winchester. Rooted began Now enrolling. Just one hour also support or sponsor frequent SUMMER LEAGUE: May- August 2022 out of our Pastor’s Vision for the JULY per week can make a dramatic AGE: 12 and older community service projects. For FALL LEAGUE: September-December Valley. We are an affiliate of San difference. Drama kids can give FEE: $49 month to month the curious just drop in on us on AGE: All Ages 2022 Jacinto Assembly of God Church. kids the confidence to think big, a Wednesday morning and see DATES: July15, 2022 (Dates subject LOCATION: Wheatfield Community We believe in being Rooted in the speak up and play an active role. $525.00 per team FEE: what we are about. You just might Center, 30627 Menifee Road, Word, Rooted in Purpose and to change - please call to confirm) Those same skills can be the Menifee 92584 30 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022 Visit us at GoRecreation.org • Spring // Summer 31
www.menifeevalleylittle WEBSITE: JULY CONTACT INFO: (714) 600-3099 | AGE: 6-7 years Floor Gymnastics league.org AGE: All Ages elitegymnasticswithheather@gmail. TIME: 4:20-5:15 p.m. (PINK LEOTARD) Menifee Pony League com Athletes will be introduced to MENIFEE GYMNASIUM DATES: July 8, 2022 (Dates subject DAY: Friday CONTACT: Email:president@ to change - please call to confirm) DAYS: Fridays | Time Varies gymnastics tumbling-- floor body 28545 LA PIEDRA ROAD TUITION FOR THE MONTH: 4 Weeks menifeepony.com FEES: Fees Vary. All new Students shapes: intermediate & advanced TIME: Movies Start at DUSK $64.00 | 5 Weeks $79.00 PHONE: (951) 672-0507 have a $30.00 Registration Fee to rolls, cartwheel & roundoff WEBSITE: www.menifeepony.com LOCATION: Marion V. Ashley Park Lanay Negrete | Senior Recreation Supervisor cover Liability from Oct. 2021-May progressions, handstand balancing 25625 BriggsRd, Menifee, Intermediate Gymnastics 2022. Classes begin in October and & walking, front & back walkover & ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES CA 92585 (ORANGE LEOTARD) payment is due monthly. Classes run handsprings. For more advanced Menifee Valley Senior Women’s FEE: Free Athletes will be introduced to athletes back tucks and layouts will year round. Softball gymnastics floor body shapes: be worked. Class will be broken AGE: Women 45 and older SPORTS intermediate & advanced rolls, into groups with Coach Heather Kinder Tumble cartwheel & roundoff progressions, and 2 other coaches working their CONTACT: Phyllis Zabala 2022 Menifee Coed Youth Volleyball (GREEN LEOTARD) handstand balancing & walking, front Phone: (951) 723-7798 or skill level. This is a great class for League This class teaches children five & back walkover & handsprings. cheerleaders and dancers who need Email: phy2u@yahoo.com Learn how to Pass, Set and Spike and under the fundamentals of Balance beam walks/balances, bar tumbling or acro skills. Performance playing in our Youth Volleyball gymnastics. Students will learn strengthening skills, and vault skills opportunities will be available. SPORTS Men’s Senior Softball League. For any questions coordination, strength, and flexibility for running and shoulder popping will Please wear black or pink leotard or 2022 Menifee Coed Youth Volleyball AGE: Men 55 and older please contact us at the Menifee while becoming familiar with be taught on gymnastics equipment. Valley-Wide Elite Gymnastics T-shirt League Gymnasium at (951) 672-0507. gymnastics equipment. Equipment CONTACT: Bob Fuhrmann At the end of the 4 weeks gymnasts with black shorts or cheer shorts. Learn how to Pass, Set and Spike Volunteer coaches, assistant includes balance beams, mini- EMAIL: bobfuhrmann@gohuskies. will be testing on gymnastics coaches and sponsors are needed! trampolines, vaulting boxes, mini- AGE: 8-18 years playing in our Youth Volleyball com skills and receive a certificate of League. For any questions gymnastics bars. achievement for completing their TIME: 6:20-7:15 p.m. please contact us at the Menifee AGES: 3rd Grade thru 12th Grade Topics and curriculum covered in gymnastics skill card. Performance DAY: Friday Gymnasium at (951) 672-0507. (ages 17 & 18 years old must be in preschool gymnastics: opportunities will be available. TUITION FOR THE MONTH: 4 Weeks Volunteer coaches, assistant high school to participate) *Coloring pages with gymnastics Orange is the class color, and the $64.00 | 5 Weeks $79.00 coaches and sponsors are needed! DAYS: Monday-Saturday (actual body shapes color leotard requested for athletes AGES: 3rd Grade thru 12th MARION V. ASHLEY days vary by team) *Skill Sheets to wear to class. *Certificates of accomplishment for MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES Grade (ages 17 & 18 years old must COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATION: Menifee & Marion V. AGE: 8-12 years be in high school to participate) achieving gymnastics skills Taekwondo 25625 BRIGGS ROAD, ROMOLAND Ashley Gymnasiums TIME: 5:20-6:15 p.m. *Front Rolls Thomas’ Martial Arts Family Classes. DAYS: Monday-Saturday (actual DEADLINE: TBD days vary by team) (951) 928-2700 *Horsey Kick Handstands DAY: Friday DISCIPLINE, Focus, Flexibility & Lanay Negrete | Senior Recreation Supervisor FEE: $60.00 includes team jersey *Animal Walks TUITION FOR THE MONTH: 4 Weeks Strength, Train to your physical LOCATION: Menifee & Marion V. Tanner Silves | Recreation Coordinator and award abilities, develop the skills to be *Creative movement songs $64.00 | 5 Weeks $79.00 Ashley Gymnasiums successful in school and business. REGISTER ONLINE: www. AGE: 3-5 years DEADLINE: TBD GoRecreation.org - Choose the Develop the confidence to make TIME: 3:30- 4:15 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced FEE: $60.00 includes team jersey “Menifee Valley” tab the right choices. Homeschool P.E. and award DAY: Friday (BLUE LEOTARD) opportunities- Check with an Advisor TUITION FOR THE MONTH: 4 Weeks Athletes will become more familiar at your Homeschool Program. REGISTER ONLINE: www. DANCE CLASSES $51.00 | 5 Weeks $65.00 with gymnastics floor body shapes: Cross training for athletes of all GoRecreation.org - Choose the Bailes De Mi Tierra - Folkorico Dance Intermediate & Advanced rolls, ages, State, National & International “Menifee Valley” tab Sign up to learn Regional and Cartwheel & Roundoff progressions, Competition, Self Defense AND Self School Age Gymnastics Historical Mexican Dances Handstand Balancing & Walking, Control. Internationally Certified MENIFEE AREA GROUPS INSTRUCTOR: Dinora Jimenez (RED LEOTARD) SPECIAL EVENTS Front & Back Walkover Handsprings, Instructors. Traditional ATA Forms, Youth Outdoor Soccer League School-age athletes will be Front & back Tucks. Balance beam Annual Easter Egg Hunt CONTACT INFO: (951) 260-6374 Sparring, Weapons & Self Defense. introduced to gymnastics floor body AYSO 820 Youth Soccer walks/balances, Bar Strengthening ONGOING REGISTRATION. Bring your own basket and the DAYS: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5-8:30 shapes: rolls, cartwheel, roundoff, CONTACT: Email: rc@ayso820.org Skills, and Vault Skills for running and family and join us for fun in the park p.m.; Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. handstand variations, front & back INSTRUCTORS: Kathy and Brad shoulder popping will be taught on WEBSITE: ayso.bluesombrero.com/ this Easter! Call and register first to join tumbling. Balance beam walks/ Thomas gymnastics equipment. Athletes will Region820 Don’t miss out! FEE: $25 monthly balances, bar strengthening skills, CONTACT: (951) 970-6009 | info@ be tested on gymnastics skills and WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 2022 and vault skills for running and diamondlakeata.com receive a certificate of achievement Youth Softball and Baseball Leagues TIME: 10 a.m. YOUTH CLASSES shoulder popping will be taught for completing their gymnastics skill WEBSITE: www.Diamondlakeata.com Menifee Girls Softball on gymnastics equipment. At the AGES: 12 and younger Elite Gymnastics card. Performance opportunities will CONTACT:Playeragent@menifeeasa. end of the 4 weeks gymnasts will FEE: Free Sign up to receive instruction in be available. Blue (Int. Adv) is the Tiger Program com be testing on gymnastics skills and Artistic Gymnastics on bar, beam, class color leotard. receive a certificate of achievement AGE: 5-7 WEBSITE: www.menifeegirlssoftball. and vault. Correct body shaping INT/ADV AGE: 9-14 years 2022 Movies In The Park Schedule for completing their gymnastics skill DAYS: Mondays & Wednesdays com for Gymnastics and Cheer skills. FREE Movie in the Park – Bring a card. Performance opportunities will TIME: 5:20-6:15 p.m. Floor tumbling drills for level 1-5 TIME: 4-4:45 p.m. blanket, chair, and the family and be available. Red is the class color, DAY: Friday Menifee Valley Little League Gymnastics. join us for a movie under the stars. and the color leotard requested for TUITION FOR THE MONTH: 4 Weeks CONTACT: Email:generalinfomvll@ INSTRUCTOR: Heather Kaczmarczyk athletes to wear. gmail.com $64.00 | 5 Weeks $79.00 32 Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District • MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2022
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