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EAST GRAND RAPIDS
PROGRAM GUIDE FALL 2019
www.eastgr.org
What’s Inside
4 • Youth Sports 25 • Adult Fitness
10 • Interscholastic Sports 26 • Aqua Fitness
13 • Bricks 4 Kidz/4-H 27 • Pool Information
14 • Youth Enrichment 28 • Aquatics
18 • Youth Dance 30 • Terms & Conditions
19 • Adult Enrichment 31 • Registration Information
24 • Adult Yoga
Find Us
Comm. Center/Rec. Dept. EGR Middle School Manhattan Park Pavilion
750 Lakeside Dr. SE 2425 Lake Dr. SE 430 Manhattan Rd. SE
email: recadmin@eastgr.org
EGR High School/Pool Remington Park
Breton Elementary 2211 Lake Dr. SE 2210 Reeds Lake Blvd. SE
2500 Boston St. SE
Canepa Tennis Courts Waterfront Park
Lakeside Elementary 2915 Hall St. SE 2205 Reeds Lake Blvd. SE
2325 Hall St. SE
John Collins Park James E. Morse @ Woodcliff
Wealthy Elementary/Pool 650 Lakeside Dr. SE 2915 Hall St. SE
1961 Lake Dr. SE
Manhattan Park
3180 Cascade Rd. SE
Cover photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash
2 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents
Welcome
O
ne of EGR’s best characteristics is how lively and active
our community is — especially in the summer. I hope you
and your family members have had the chance to get out
and enjoy our parks during Michigan’s wonderful summer months.
I would also like to thank all those who participated in our
Community Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Master
Plan survey and public workshops. By the end of the year, the
department will submit this plan to the State which will allow
us to apply for grants that may help improve and enhance our
City parks. Your discussions and feedback not only gave us a
robust portfolio to present, but got our gears turning for excellent
opportunities as we continue to grow and build outdoor spaces for
our community.
Again, it is thanks to you we have high program participation
rates, active parks and visitors from all over Kent County – and
beyond. So here we are, yet again, in a new season ready for
more activity.
We look forward to seeing you on the playground and around
town as the leaves turn.
Fred Bunn
Parks & Recreation Director
Connect with us The City of East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Depart-
Our Mission
ment, in strong partnership with the community and school
district, is committed to providing courteous and efficient
delivery of services in safe and secure facilities.
The East Grand Rapids Parks &
Recreation Department is on Facebook! We are committed to providing enrichment, educational and
Follow us today for the latest updates on sports programming for all ages to promote healthy lifestyles,
classes and programs. family interaction and a sense of community.
We are dedicated to preserving, enhancing and protecting our
eastgr.org • 616.949.1750 parks, green spaces, indoor and outdoor facilities in a fiscally
responsible manner for present and future generations.
Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 3
- YOUTH SPORTS - FALL & WINTER -
Girls and Boys Basketball
Volunteer coaches needed for this program!
Girls and Boys Basketball | PK-1st Grade “In Training League”
This is a fun introductory program for Pre-Kindergarten through 1st grade. Players will be divided into teams and each Sat-
urday they will have a 30 min practice followed by a 30 min game. Required Fee: $15.00/Reversible EGR Jersey. Location:
Wealthy Gym.
Girls games will not meet: 11/30 Boys games will not meet: 2/15
Girls PK-1st Grade Boys PK-1st Grade
Saturday Saturday
11/2-12/14 1/25-3/7
R$90/NR$105 R$90/NR$105
Girls sign up by the registration deadline of Oct. 7 to save $20.
Boys sign up by the registration deadline of Jan. 6, 2020 to save $20.
Girls & Boys Basketball League | 2nd-5th Grade Teams: Min. 8/Max. 12 NEW
We are now welcoming established teams for our fall and winter basketball leagues and there are two options for registration:
• Team coach(es) must submit a roster of 6-10 players and the selected team players will register individually through the
EGR Rec. Dept.
• If a team does not submit a 10 player roster, additional players will be placed by the EGR Rec Dept.
• Individuals may enroll and be placed on a team.
This league will include 1 practice a week. Practice days and times will be determined by the volunteer coach and availability
of facilities. Games will be played on Saturday mornings and afternoons.
Requirements:
• If you want to register a team in the fall or winter, the team MUST have a coach.
• Coaches must turn in a roster for their team by: Girls League: 9/23/2019 Boys League: 12/9/2019
• Participants can only play for one team.
• Buddy System is available for those who register without a team.
Girls games will not meet: 11/30 Boys games will not meet: 2/15
Location: TBD
Required Fee: $15.00/Reversible EGR Jersey
GIRLS Sign up by the
Girls 2nd-3rd Grade Boys 2nd-3rd Grade
registration deadline of
11/2-12/14 1/25-3/7 Ways to register:
September 23 to save $20.
R$92/NR$107 R$92/NR$107
BOYS Sign up by the
Girls 4th-5th Grade Boys 4th-5th Grade On a Need a
registration deadline of
11/2-12/14 1/25-3/7 Team? Team?
December 9 to save $20.
R$92/NR$107 R$92/NR$107
NEW!
Reversible jerseys Register Register
Buddy System
for the Girls and Boys individually @ individually @
Allowed
Basketball Leagues. Parks & Rec Dept. Parks & Rec Dept.
$15/jersey purchase required
at the time of registration.
Assigned to Assigned to
Next years’ returning players are standing team any team
encouraged to reuse their jersey from the (Coach Roster)
previous season.
4 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents
- YOUTH SPORTS - FALL & WINTER -
Girls & Boys Basketball League NEW Girls Volleyball League | 5th & 6th Grade
6th Grade
We are offering a 6th grade girls and boys basketball This league is a great stepping stone to middle school
league and teams and/or individuals are welcome! Team volleyball. Teams will have a 1 day a week/1 hour practice
coaches can submit a roster of 6-10 players. Selected team determined by the coaches and games will be played on
players will register individually through the EGR Rec. Dept. Saturday Mornings.
Individuals may enroll and be placed on a team. If a team
does not meet a 10 player roster, the team will be open to Needed Supplies: athletic shoes and knee pads
receiving individual players.
Evaluation Date: Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
The 6 week girls session will begin the week of Sept. 9 and Location: EGR Middle School Gym
the boys will begin the week of Oct. 28. Each session will Time: 4:00-5:30pm
include 1-2 practices a week. Practice days and times TBD
by the volunteer coach and availability of facilities. Games Class will not meet on: 1/18, 1/20, 2/15, 2/17
will be played on Saturday mornings and afternoons. Location: Lakeside Elementary School Gym
Requirements: Sa 1/11-2/29 9:00AM-2:00PM R$79 NR$94
• If you want to register a team, the team MUST have a coach.
• Coaches must turn in a roster for their team by Aug. Sign up by the registration deadline of Dec. 2 to save $20.
12(girls) or Sept. 23(boys).
• Participants can only play for one team. ___________________________________________
• Buddy System is available for those who register without
a team.
Additional Fee: $15.00/Reversible EGR Jersey
Volunteer coaches needed for this program!
Girls 6th Grade; team or individuals
Location: TBD
Sa 9/14-10/12 9:00AM-2:00PM R$92 NR$107
Sign up by the registration deadline of Aug. 12 to save $20.
Volunteer coaches needed for this program!
Boys 6th Grade; team or individuals
Class will not meet on: No games on 11/30
Location: TBD
Sa 11/02-12/07 9:00AM-4:00PM R$92 NR$107
Sign up by the registration deadline of Sept. 23 to save $20.
Volunteer Coaches Needed!
• Volunteers are needed to coach and assist youth leagues.
• Consider sharing your time and knowledge helping youngsters learn more about the sport.
• We will provide you with drills and information to help you be a great coach.
• Although the game dates are set for each league, you can choose practice days and times
to fit your schedule.
Interested or want more information? Please call 616.949.1750!
Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 5
- YOUTH SPORTS - FALL -
Youth Football League | 3rd-6th Grade Middle School Football
7th & 8th Grade
Welcome to youth football. The East Grand Rapids Parks
and Recreation Department is proud to be part of the West This program is for EGR Middle School 7th and 8th
Michigan Youth Football League (WMYFL). The mission students. We are planning on one 7th grade team and
of the league is to provide a safe and fun environment to one 8th grade team. All games will be played on Tuesday
learn football. Football is a team sport that teaches life-long or Wednesday evenings against other schools in the
skills and players will feel a great sense of accomplishment. greater Grand Rapids area. Practice will begin the week of
Teams are formed for 3rd/4th together and 5th/6th together. August 12 with times TBD. Players must provide their own
Teams are created by a draft process so no buddies or equipment. Game Jerseys will be provided, but must be
special requests can be honored. Weight divisions are returned to the Parks and Recreation Department at the
3rd/4th = 125 lbs., 5th/6th = 145 lbs. Please note that 7th end of the season.
graders now play in the Middle School League. Players
must provide their own gear (white helmet, white pants with
Class will not meet on: 9/2
pads, shoulder pads, cup, mouthpiece and rubber molded
cleats). Game jerseys will be provided by EGR Parks and
Recreation Dept. and must be returned at the end of the Location: EGR Fields
season. Practice will begin the week of August 19. Football
forms are required and can be accessed online at www. 7th Grade League
eastgr.org. Weekdays 8/12-10/23 5:00-7:00PM R$155 NR$175
Class will not meet on: 9/2 8th Grade League
Weekdays 8/12-10/23 5:00-7:00PM R$155 NR$175
Location: EGR Fields ___________________________________________
3rd & 4th Grade
Mo-Sa 8/19-10/26 5:00-7:00PM R$113 NR$133
5th & 6th Grade
Mo-Sa 8/19-10/26 5:00-7:00PM R$113 NR$133
Contact pslater@eastgr.org if interested in coaching.
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Weather Policy
Cancellations of programs and pool closings due to the
weather can be found on the
City website (www.eastgr.org) on ALERT bar and
CivicRec registration site.
Patrons are welcome to call our office(616-949-1750)
during business hours for cancellation update
information.
6 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents
- YOUTH SPORTS - FALL -
Coed Soccer Fall Pee Wee League Coed Soccer Fall Pioneer Academy
Ages 4 & 5 League | K-5th Grade
The Pee Wee league is open to all players turning 4 - 5 This recreational soccer league is open to children
years of age by September 28, 2019. currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade. The program
Current Kindergarten students are allowed to play in this consists of (1) week day team practice starting the week of
league or the Pioneer soccer academy league. Games Aug. 20th which is TBD by volunteer coach, (1) Saturday
and practices will take place on Saturdays. Each team will game and (4) week day optional Academy Training
have a 30 min practice and a 30 min game consisting of sessions per week which is included in your fee. Coached
four 6 minute quarters with a 4 minute half time break. If by the Academy staff sessions will focus on player
you would like to volunteer to coach or assist, let us know development through enhancing the technical skill of each
when you enroll your player. player in a structured environment that is challenging and
fun. The program is committed to offering the highest level
Needed Supplies: molded soccer cleats or athletic shoes, of soccer coaching for beginners and experienced players
shin guards and a size 3 soccer ball for practice. alike. More information about the drop-in training session
times will be emailed at a later date.
Location: Manhattan Park Soccer Field
Needed Supplies: molded soccer cleats or athletic shoes,
Sa 9/14-10/19 10:00AM-12:00PM R$65 NR$80 shin guards and a size 4 soccer ball for practice.
Volunteer coaches needed for this program! Location: Manhattan Park Soccer Field
Kindergarten
Sign up by the registration deadline of July 22 to save $20 and Sa 9/09-10/19 9:00AM-2:00PM R$80 NR$95
take advantage of the buddy system.
Location: Manhattan Park Soccer Field
____________________________________________ 1st & 2nd Grade
Sa 9/09-10/19 2:00-9:00AM R$80 NR$95
Middle School Coed Fall Soccer
League | 6th-8th Grade Location: Manhattan Park Soccer Field
3rd-5th Grades
This competitive league is open to boys and girls currently Sa 9/09-10/19 2:00-9:00AM R$80 NR$95
in the 6th-8th grade. EGR participants will play on coed
teams. Competition will come from other middle schools in Volunteer coaches needed for this program!
the surrounding area. Participants will have 2-3 practices a
week held at the Manhattan Recreation Area. Games will Sign up by the registration deadline of July 22 to save $20 and
be played during the week and weekends. The number of take advantage of the buddy system.
participants signed up will determine the number of teams. ____________________________________________
Practices times will TBA by coaches. Transportation is not
provided to games.
Needed Supplies: soccer cleats and shin guards
Evaluations: August 26, 27, 28 from 6:00-7:30pm. THANK YOU TO OUR SOCCER SPONSORS!
Please try to be at all 3 dates.
Class will not meet on: 9/2
Location: Manhattan Park Full Size Athletic Field
Mo-Sa 8/26-10/19 6:00-8:00PM R$121 NR$141
Sign up by the registration deadline of July 29 to save $20 and
be guaranteed a place on a team.
Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 7
- YOUTH SPORTS - FALL -
Dance Team Club | 7th & 8th Grade NEW Field Hockey Camp | Age: 7-12
Sign up for the East Grand Rapids Middle School Come try this exciting, challenging, and fun sport! This
Dance Team! This team is for all ability level dancers. program is designed to introduce the sport of Field Hockey,
Dancers will perform a choreographed 2-3 minute routine its rules, and how it is played. Camps will be a combination
combining dance and athletic abilities in a positive and fun of drills, instruction, field play, and scrimmages. Field
environment at featured Middle School sporting events. Hockey sticks and balls will be provided for use at the clinic.
Dancers will perform at the following scheduled events: Needed Supplies: shin guards, goggles, mouth guard, and
• Session 1: 8th grade football home games (Wed.) and a water bottle.
EGR Pioneer Picnic on Wed., Sept. 11.
Location: EGR Middle School Back Athletic Field
• Session 2: Three selected middle school home
Instructor: TBD
basketball games during halftime, and the EGR MS
Spirit Assembly in December.
Mo 9/09-9/30 4:30-5:30PM R$50 NR$65
Additional Cost: Instructor will place order for uniform tops. ______________________________________________
Approximate cost $25.00. Black leggings and black shoes
provided by participant.
Bowling Club | 6th-8th Grades
Class will not meet on: 11/27
Location: Community Center Room 104 This club is perfect for introducing kids to bowling by
Instructor: Shannon Fauble, Annie VandenBerg utilizing instruction in a fun and social environment. Novice
Max: 16 bowlers will learn technique and etiquette while advanced
bowlers will develop their skills and improve their average.
Mo, We 8/21-10/23 3:15-4:30PM R$151 NR$171 2 person team league and the instructor will keep track
Mo, We 10/28-12/18 3:15-4:30PM R$126 NR$146 of wins, losses and everyone’s average. Kids will have
______________________________________________ organized play followed by instruction.
Location: Clique Bowling Lanes 533 Stocking N.W.,
Field Hockey League | 7th & 8th Grade Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Players will be split into teams and participate in 6 v 6 inter Sa 9/14-10/19 10:00-11:30AM R$40 NR$55
squad games, games against Forest Hills and participate
in an end of the season tournament on Sat., Oct. 5. Sign up by the registration deadline of Sept. 9.
Needed Supplies: shin guards, goggles, stick and mouth guard. ______________________________________________
Location: EGR Middle School Back Athletic Field
Coaches: Arija Tyminski Concussion Awareness Forms
State Law; Public Acts 342 and 343
Mo-Th 8/26-10/05 6:00-7:00PM R$120 NR$140
In June of 2013, the State of Michigan instituted a new law
Sign up by the registration deadline of Aug. 5. whereby all participants under the age of 18 must have a signed
Concussion Awareness Form. This form must be filed with our
department and once received it is kept on file for the duration of
______________________________________________ participation or until age 18 for each family member.
Forms can be found at our city website (www.eastgr.org) and can
easily be submitted electronically to our office. We also have
blank forms at the Recreation Department front counter for your
convenience.
All Parks & Recreation Department coaches are required to
participate in Concussion training.
To learn more about concussions, go to www.cdc.gov/concussion.
8 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents
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Interscholastic
League Sports
• Participants must be enrolled as an EGRMS student and are required to carry a
2.0 GPA per marking period.
• A current athletic physical must be on file with EGRMS dated on or after April 15 of
the current school year.
• Transportation is not provided. Parents will need to car pool to away competitions.
• All registration takes place at the Parks & Recreation Department. You may
register in person, over the phone or online with a user name and password
provided by the Recreation Department.
• We are part of the West Michigan Middle School Conference.
Interscholastic Coed Cross Country Interscholastic Girls Volleyball
6th-8th Grade 7th & 8th Grade
Competition will come from middle schools in the Teams will have a 10 - 12 game schedule and play against
surrounding area. There will be separate boys and schools in the surrounding area as well as compete in
girls races and all athletes will run a 2 mile course. inter-squad games. Depending on enrollment players will
Transportation is not provided. be placed onto specific teams based on their skill level.
Weekday practice times and days are TBD by coaches
Coach: Carlee Roeber after the evaluations. Transportation not provided. League
Location: East Grand Rapids High School Track Rules: Volleyball match will consist of (3) games to 21
and all players are guaranteed the equivalent of (1) game
Weekday meets: Tuesdays starting at 4:00pm and 4:15pm; determined by the coach.
girls will run first and boys will run second. Game Nights: Subject to change. Mondays, A teams will
play at 4:00 or 4:15pm and B teams at 5:00 or 5:15pm.
Saturday events: Wednesdays, B teams will play at 4:00 or 4:15pm and A
Sept. 14 @ Sparta Invite teams at 5:00 or 5:15pm.
Sept. 21 @ Cougar Falcon Invite Tournaments: 7th grade Oct. 12 and 8th grade Oct. 19.
Oct. 5 @ Portage Invite
Oct. 12 @ GR Christian Invite Evaluations: August 26, 27, 28
Oct. 19 @ GRPS Invite 7th grade 3:15-4:45pm; 8th grade 5:00-6:30pm.
Registration fee includes a race singlet to keep. Evaluation Goal: To ensure that team placements are fairly
and objectively determined. To give each player the chance
Mo-Th 8/19-10/19 3:15-4:30PM R$150 NR$170 to make the A or B teams depending on their talent level.
Sign up by the registration deadline of Aug. 5. Location: EGR Middle School Gymnasium
____________________________________________ 7th Grade Team
Mo-Th 8/26-10/21 4:00-6:30PM R$215 NR$235
8th Grade Team
Mo-Th 8/26-10/21 4:00-6:30PM R$215 NR$235
Sign up by the registration deadline of Aug. 5.
___________________________________________
10 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents- INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SPORTS -
Interscholastic Girls Swim and Dive
6th-8th Grade Interscholastic Boys Basketball
NEW 7th & 8th Grade
The team will participate against other schools in the West
Michigan Middle School Conference. Transportation not League Format: Players will be evaluated and placed on
provided. either the A, B or Rec. Teams.
Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays League Rules: (4) 8-minute quarters. All players are
Conference Meet: Sat., Dec. 14 guaranteed the equivalent of (1) 8-minute quarter
determined by the coach.
Boys season will run January-March and will be published
in our Winter brochure. (A) and (B) Teams will have a 10 - 12 game schedule and
play against schools in the surrounding area. Monday
Location: EGR High School Natatorium (Pool) games A teams will play at 4:00pm and B teams at
Instructor: TBD 5:00pm.
Wednesday games B teams will play at 4:00pm and A
Mo-Th 10/14-12/14 4:00-6:00PM R$155 NR$175 teams at 5:00pm.
Rec Teams: If selected to these teams players will receive
Sign up by the registration deadline of Sept. 30.
a reduced player fee. Players will be randomly placed
___________________________________________
on teams. Teams will have a 6 game schedule which will
consist of Inter-Squad games and the possibility of playing
some Forest Hills schools depending on availability.
Rec Team Practices/Games: 2 days a week and TBD after
schedule is completed. Depending on the schedule teams
will have either 2 practices a week or 1 practice and 1 game.
Evaluation Goal: To ensure that team placements are
fairly and objectively determined. To give each player the
chance to make the A or B teams depending on their talent
level.
Evaluation Dates: Oct. 22, 23, 24 (T, W, Th)
7th grade at 4:00-5:30pm and 8th grade at 6:00-7:30pm
Eval Location: TBD
Practice start date: TBD after teams have been drafted.
Location: EGR Middle School Gymnasium for games
7th Grade Teams
Mo-Th 10/21-12/18 4:00-7:30PM R$202 NR$222
8th Grade Teams
Mo-Th 10/21-12/18 4:00-7:30PM R$202 NR$222
Sign up by the registration deadline of Oct. 14.
___________________________________________
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12 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents- BRICKS 4 KIDZ & 4-H -
Bricks 4 Kidz 4-H Messy Science | 3-5 Grades
Instructor: Sheryl Egner and staff
LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group 4-H Messy Science will explore fun, hands-on science
of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or experiments that let you get messy! A $20 fee will be
endorse these programs. added to cover the one time per year 4-H membership
requirement if you have not already paid to 4-H.
Comical Chain Reactions | K-5 Grades
Location: Wealthy Pool Multi Purpose Room
Have you ever heard of a Rube Goldberg machine? Think Instructor: Diana Temple
“Mousetrap,” where you build a contraption that uses a
chain reaction to lower a basket onto a mouse! In this Mo 9/09-10/14 5:00-6:00PM R$17 NR$22
6-week series, we’ll explore machines used to accomplish
simple tasks and make them perform similar tasks in more 4-H Make and Take | K-3 Grades
complicated ways! We’ll use our knowledge of physics,
gravity, and cause & effect to construct complicated and We will explore and create fun art projects, recipes and
comical chain reactions. Science has never been so FUN! more you can take home and share! A $20 fee will be
Kids will be given the opportunity to use engineering, 3-D added to cover the one time per year 4-H membership
and mosaic LEGO bricks as well as other STEM-based requirement if you have not already paid to 4-H.
materials to develop their ideas and make them a reality!
Calling future inventors...this is your Bricks 4 Kidz class!
Class will not meet on: 11/04
Location: Wealthy Pool Multi Purpose Room
Location: Wealthy Elementary School Sm. Conf. Room Instructor: Diana Temple
Mo 10/28-12/09 3:20-4:35PM R$108 NR$128
Mo 10/21-12/02 5:00-6:00PM R$17 NR$22
Location: Breton Elementary School Art Room
Tu 10/29-12/10 3:20-4:35PM R$108 NR$128 ___________________________________________
Location: Lakeside Elementary School Art Room
We 10/30-12/11 3:20-4:35PM R$108 NR$128
___________________________________________
Pirates of Land and Sea | K-5 Grades
We will explore the popular culture behind the life of a
pirate! Along the way we will build exciting land and water
modes of transportation and batten down the hatches
in preparation for a mutiny. Student pirates will protect
all hands on deck by building a launching trebuchet!
We’ll examine concepts such as buoyancy, propulsion,
lift and g-forces while having a great time. For the first
time, participants will be encouraged to design and build
their own models! Now 6-weeks long, we look forward to
extended STEM-based learning using engineering builds,
3-D models, mosaics and more!
Location: Wealthy Elementary School Sm. Conf. Room
Mo 9/09-10/14 3:20-4:35PM R$108 NR$128
Location: Breton Elementary School Art Room
Tu 9/10-10/15 3:20-4:35PM R$108 NR$128
Location: Lakeside Elementary School Art Room
We 9/11-10/16 3:20-4:35PM R$108 NR$128
Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 13-- YOUTH
YOUTH ENRICHMENT
ENRICHMENT - -
ART for ages 4 - 18
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Petite Picassos | Age: 4-5 Drawing for Kids | Age: 6-12
Students will be given the opportunity to explore art and This class is for students who want to draw realistically.
their own imagination through the use of clay, paints, and We will study various drawing techniques. Our drawing
fabric. Each class will have different projects. subjects will include still life, portraits, animals, nature
and landscapes. We will use a variety of media within our
Location: Community Center Room 103 compositions.
Instructor: Deborah Bell
Location: Community Center Room 103
We 9/11-10/23 9:00-9:45AM R$57 NR$72 Instructor: Deborah Bell
We 9/11-10/23 4:30-5:30PM R$63 NR$78
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Mini Monets | Age: 4-5 NEW Art for Teens | Age: 12-18
This class will include fun art history stories along with an
interactive art project. We will focus on large and small Students will develop skills in drawing and painting. Three
motor skills where students can express themselves on a dimensional projects will also be explored using clay and
variety of surfaces and fun materials. sculptural materials.
Location: Community Center Room 103 Class will not meet on: 11/27
Instructor: Deborah Bell Location: Community Center Room 103
Instructor: Deborah Bell
Th 9/12-10/24 9:00-9:45AM R$57 NR$72
___________________________________________ We 10/30-12/18 3:15-4:15PM R$63 NR$78
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Teen Cake Decorating | Age: 12-18
Hold onto your chef hats kids and get ready for some Art Academy | Age: 6-12
creative cake decorating! Learn how to create a perfectly
smooth frosted cake and techniques in trimming, piping, Come join this fun and exciting class designed to foster
flowers, lettering and airbrushing. On the last day of the creativity and imagination within each child. Students
class bring in an un-decorated cake and frosting (recipe will learn basic art techniques, art appreciation and create
included). After class you can show it off at home...then eat new and beautiful projects. Students will work with etching,
your masterpiece! Cost of the class includes all materials. paint, and many other materials.
Location: Community Center Room 103 Class will not meet on: 11/27
Instructor: Deborah Bell Location: Community Center Room 103
Instructor: Deborah Bell
We 9/11-10/23 3:15-4:15PM R$63 NR$78
We 10/30-12/18 4:30-5:30PM R$60 NR$75
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14 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents- YOUTH ENRICHMENT -
Our Time | Age: 16 mos.-3 Babysitting | Age: 11-18
Adults and children will sing, dance and play instruments This class will incorporate babysitter basics, mealtime tips,
together. Enjoy this unique opportunity to interact together changing diapers and toddler games as well as basic first
in an unhurried and joyful manner. *If you have taken the aid and CPR. Each participant will receive a certificate
theme “Wiggles and Giggles” previously you do not need of completion through Heartbeat, LLC. American Heart
to include the materials in your checkout cart. Association CPR will be taught. Please bring a lunch.
Class will not meet on: 10/14, 10/15, 11/25, 11/26 Location: Community Center Room 102
Location: Community Center Room 101 Instructor: Heartbeat, LLC Instructor
Instructor: Janet Kremers
Sa 10/05 9:00AM-2:00PM R$49 NR$64
A material fee will be charged at checkout if you do not
own the “Wiggles and Giggles” theme materials. Please
indicate sibling or full home material packet.
Mo 9/09-12/16 9:30-10:15AM R$137 NR$157
Tu 9/10-12/17 9:30-10:15AM R$137 NR$157
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Music for Babies | Age: 0-16 mos. NEW
This class will introduce parents/caregivers to a variety of
ways to bond with baby through music. Strengthen your
connection to your baby through music, instruments and
dance.
Location: Community Center Room 101
Instructor: Janet Kremers
Tu 9/10-10/08 10:30-11:15AM R$58 NR$73
Tu 10/22-11/19 10:30-11:15AM R$58 NR$73
Photo by Annie Spratt
on Unsplash
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Preschool Music Fun | Age: 3-5
Smart Signs | Age: 2/under NEW
The SMART SIGNS Baby Signs Workshop includes
Preschoolers will learn musical concepts to help prepare everything you need to know about how to teach babies
them for future music lessons, dance and even early to use sign language before they can speak. Using baby
reading. We will use instruments, singing and movement to signs with infants between 6 months and 2 years will
reinforce lesson themes, and make learning fun! improve communication, reduce frustration and offer adults
a unique insight into what their child wants, needs and is
Class will not meet on: 10/14, 10/21, 11/25 interested in! You will learn over 50 baby signs, a variety
Location: Community Center Room 101 of ways to teach them and how to incorporate baby signs
Instructor: Janet Kremers into everyday communication. You will receive the SMART
SIGNS Dictionary and SMART SIGNS Tool Kit.
Mo 9/09-12/16 4:10-4:55PM R$131 NR$151
Location: Community Center Room 101
___________________________________________ Instructor: Melissa Burtt Smith
Tu 10/08 9:30-11:00AM R$20 NR$25
We 11/13 9:30-11:00AM R$20 NR$25
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YOUTH ENRICHMENT
ENRICHMENT --
Fencing - Youth | Age: 7-15 Youth Yoga | Age: 6-12
Modern fencing is an Olympic sport with roots in Join the fun! We’ll practice a variety of kid-friendly yoga
European sword fighting of centuries past. Today, poses, increasing flexibility, strength, and coordination.
fencing is a competitive sport of strategy, finesse, skill, Yoga mats are available at the Parks & Recreation Dept.,
and endurance. Fencing offers children and teens a or bring your own mat. Your child should wear comfortable
positive physical activity, and teaches young people life exercise clothing and bring a water bottle. Also, please be
skills such as confidence, focus, decision making, and courteous and arrive a few minutes early and silence all
respect along with improving balance, flexibility and cell phones. We also ask that no perfume or cologne be
mental agility. In beginning fencing classes, students applied prior to class.
learn the fundamentals with games, exercises, footwork,
and bouting with fellow novice fencers with all equipment Class will not meet on: 11/25
provided. Professional coaches, Mikhail and Arkadiy Location: Community Center Room 103
Sarkisov, both of who are former Soviet Champions Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer
and US Cadets and Junior National team coaches are
instructors. This class will be combined with other Parks Mo 9/09-12/16 4:30-5:25PM R$115 NR$135
and Recreation Departments. Class will be held at Grand
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Rapids Area Fencing Academy (GRAFA) located at 1345
Monroe NW, Suite 102, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
Teen Yoga | Age: 13-16
Location: GRAFA
Instructor: GRAFA Instructors You’ll increase strength, flexibility and coordination in this
class designed just for teens. Yoga mats are available at
Tu 9/10-10/15 6:00-7:00PM R$70 NR$85 the Parks and Rec. Dept., or bring your own mat. Please
Tu 10/22-11/26 6:00-7:00PM R$70 NR$85 wear comfortable exercise clothes and bring a water bottle
and blanket or towel. Also please be courteous and arrive
___________________________________________ a few minutes early and silence all cell phones. Please do
not use perfume or cologne prior to class.
Peaceful Dragons | Age: 5-15 Class will not meet on: 11/25
Location: Community Center Room 103
This fun course is designed for self-defense purposes Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer
emphasizing child safety awareness. The students practice
martial arts moves to help them get out of dangerous Mo 9/09-12/16 3:25-4:20PM R$115 NR$135
situations. We show them how to walk away from a fight
and when necessary, defend themselves. The students
have the opportunity to spar (light contact) and to progress
to higher belts, additional fees apply. This program is
designed specifically for children ages 5-15 and is taught by
a black belt who has extensive training in teaching children.
Location: Community Center Room 101
Instructor: Peaceful Dragons
Beginning Age: 5-9
Tu 9/24-11/19 6:00-6:45PM R$79 NR$99
Beginning Age: 9-15
Sweetheart Dance
Tu 9/24-11/19 7:30-8:15PM R$79 NR$99
Enchanted Garden
Returning Age: 5-9
Tu 9/24-11/19 6:45-7:30PM R$79 NR$99
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Returning Age: 9-15
Tu 9/24-11/19 8:15-9:00PM R$79 NR$99
Spring 2020
16 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents- ADVERTISEMENT -
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lead sponsor for our
2019 Movies in the Park series!
Thank you for being the title sponsor for our
2019 Concerts in the Park series!
Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 17- YOUTH DANCE
- YOUTH & YOGA
DANCE - -
Tiny Toes Dance | Age: 2-3 Hip Hop Dance | Age: 7-12
Your child will have fun in this beginning movement class. In its essence, Hip Hop is not a dance move, it’s a culture.
This class will help build independence and get your child That culture is about being your true authentic self and
ready for preschool. The parents will ease out of the room having a positive mindset. This class will introduce
by the last class. students to the basics of Hip Hop and the structure of a
Hip Hop dance class, all while increasing the confidence
Class will not meet on: 11/25, 11/26, 11/29 level of each student.
Location: Community Center Room 104
Instructor: Shannon Fauble Location: Community Center
Instructor: DanceSpire
Mo 9/09-10/14 11:45AM-12:15PM R$49 NR$64
Tu 9/10-10/15 10:45-11:15AM R$49 NR$64 Mo 9/16-11/18 4:15-5:10PM R$169 NR$189
Fr 9/13-10/18 10:00-10:30AM R$49 NR$64 _____________________________________________
Mo 10/28-12/02 11:45AM-12:15PM R$49 NR$64
Tu 10/29-12/10 10:45-11:15AM R$49 NR$64
Fr 11/01-12/13 10:00-10:30AM R$49 NR$64 Intro. to Dance | Age: 7-10
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This class will explore many different forms and techniques
of dance with the exclusion of tap.
Twinkle Toes 1 Dance | Age: 3-4
Class will not meet on: 11/27
In this class dancers will be introduced to basic positions Location: Community Center Room 104
and terminology while learning the grace of ballet and Instructor: Shannon Fauble
exciting rhythms of tap. Ballet and tap shoes required.
We 9/11-12/11 5:00-5:50PM R$123 NR$143
Class will not meet on: 11/25, 11/26, 11/29
Location: Community Center Room 104 ____________________________________________
Instructor: Shannon Fauble
Irish Dance |Age: 5-13
Mo 9/09-12/09 9:45-10:30AM R$116 NR$136
Mo 9/09-12/09 10:45-11:30AM R$116 NR$136
This class offers entry-level instruction in Irish dancing
Mo 9/09-12/09 4:45-5:30PM R$116 NR$136
technique and provides an excellent cardio workout while
Tu 9/10-12/10 9:45-10:30AM R$116 NR$136
building confidence. No prior dance experience is required.
Fr 9/13-12/13 10:45-11:30AM R$116 NR$136
Our mission is to offer quality Irish Dance instruction
______________________________________________ for boys and girls, while providing a safe, supportive
and positive learning environment that lends itself to
Twinkle Toes 2 Dance | Age: 4-6 developing well-rounded and confident dancers. Please
wear ballet flats or jazz shoes. *Must NOT be enrolled in
another CLRG certified Irish dancing school.
In this class dancers will be introduced to basic positions
and terminology while learning the grace of ballet and
exciting rhythms of tap. Ballet and tap shoes required. Class will not meet on: 11/11, 12/02
Location: Community Center Room 101
Instructor: SRNB Dance Academy
Class will not meet on: 11/26, 11/28, 11/29
Location: Community Center Room 104
Instructor: Shannon Fauble, Annie VandenBerg Mo 9/09-12/16 5:00-6:00PM R$85 NR$105
Mo 9/09-12/16 6:00-7:00PM R$85 NR$105
Tu 9/10-12/10 4:00-4:50PM R$123 NR$143
Tu 9/10-12/10 5:00-5:50PM R$123 NR$143 _____________________________________________
Th 9/12-12/12 10:15-11:05AM R$123 NR$143
Th 9/12-12/12 9:15-10:00AM R$123 NR$143
Fr 9/13-12/13 11:40AM-12:30PM R$123 NR$143
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18 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents- PROGRAMS
- ADULT -
ENRICHMENT -
Bridge Classes | Age: 14/up Continuing Bridge
This class is for those who have completed the beginner’s
class or those who already have some bridge experience.
Bridge book available for purchase in class. Cash/check
This class will focus on learning bidding conventions such
only. Total for book: $6.00.
as stayman, transfers, opening weak-two bids, negative
doubles, and more if time allows!
Location: Community Center Room 103 A Bridge book is available to purchase from the instructor,
Instructor: Karen Cornelius cash or check only, if you did not get it from the beginning
bridge class.
Beginner Bridge
Do you enjoy playing card games? Would you like to Tu 9/03-10/08 1:00-3:00PM R$60 NR$75
learn a game you can enjoy throughout life? Then bridge
We 9/04-10/09 6:00-8:00PM R$60 NR$75
is for you! It can be learned and enjoyed by anyone from
late elementary school throughout life. You can play
Location: Community Center Room 101
socially with a group of 4, or competitively at a local club
Instructor: Cristi Nelson
throughout the U.S., and many other countries.
This beginner class will teach you modern bridge bidding,
Intermediate Bridge
play of the hand and defense. Class will consist of a lesson
This class is for those who have completed the continuing
and then practice hands.
bridge class and are comfortable using the conventions
taught there. It will add more conventions, and continue to
Th 9/12-10/17 6:00-8:00PM R$60 NR$75
work on leads, play of the hand and defense.
We 9/04-10/09 6:00-8:00PM R$60 NR$75
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City of East Grand Rapids 4th of July Celebration
Sponsored by
Thank You!
Corporate Firecrackers
Cheryl Grant Real Estate Justin Amash for Congress
Grand Rapids Yacht Club Steve Dodgson, Dodgson Realty Co.
Orangetheory Fitness - 28th St. Merl’s Towing Service & Grand Rapids Towing
Rose’s Restaurant EGR High School Science Olympiad
Patriots Sparklers
Christian Brothers Automotive Molenaar Family
El Dorado Super Bowl Fans
Fox 17
Grand Rapids Tidal Waves Women’s Tackle Football
Sean and Anna Sperling
Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 19- ADULT ENRICHMENT -
Art Classes Drawing | Age: 18/up
Location: Community Center Room 103
Instructor: Deborah Bell Students will learn basic drawing skills such as
understanding proportions, angles and develop a full range
Acrylic Painting | Age: 18/up of value to create a 3-D look in artwork. We will be using
pencil along with black and white charcoal. Please see
receipt for supply list.
Students will be given step by step instructions on how to
create works of art. Compositions include subjects such
Class will not meet on: 11/27
as floral, landscapes and structures. Please see receipt for
supply list.
We 9/11-10/23 1:00-3:00PM R$106 NR$126
We 10/30-12/18 1:00-3:00PM R$106 NR$126
We 9/11-10/23 10:00AM-12:00PM R$106 NR$126
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Holiday Card Making | Age: 16/up NEW
Cake Decorating | Age: 18/up
Looking to be creative for the Holidays? Join Debbie Bell in
Hold onto your chef hats and get ready for some creative this fun card making class and learn how to create unique
cake decorating! Here students will discover the art of cake cards that can be sent out to friends and family.
decorating. Learn how to create a perfectly smooth frosted
cake, techniques in trimming, piping, flowers, lettering and Mo 11/04-11/25 6:30-8:30PM R$63 NR$78
airbrushing. On the last day of class bring in an un-deco- ___________________________________________
rated cake. After class you can show it off at home...then
eat your masterpiece! Please see receipt for supply list.
Mo 9/30-10/28 6:30-8:00PM R$75 NR$95
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Creative Art Therapy | Age: 18/up
Creative Art Therapy invites adults with special needs to
work with their imagination to create art. We will not be
focusing on skills but rather allow them to experience the
joy of art through their idea of creativity.
Fr 9/13-10/18 9:15-11:15AM R$116 NR$136
Fr 10/25-11/22 9:15-11:15AM R$99 NR$119
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Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash
Watercolors | Age: 18/up
Learn techniques in watercolor and how to control it to
create beautiful works of art. Step by step instruction is
offered while implementing your own unique twist. Please
see receipt for supply list.
Class will not meet on: 11/27
We 10/30-12/18 10:00AM-12:00PM R$106 NR$126
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20 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents- ADULT ENRICHMENT -
AARP Adult Driver Safety Fencing - Adult | Age: 16/up
Age: 50/up
Modern fencing is an Olympic sport with roots in European
Looking for a way to tune up your driving skills? You can sword fighting of centuries past. Today, fencing is a
continue to be a safe driver by reviewing key concepts. competitive sport of strategy, finesse, skill, and endurance.
We’ll talk about maintaining proper following distance, Fencing offers a positive physical activity, and teaches
the affects of medication on driving and more. A class life skills such as confidence, focus, decision making, and
graduate reported “this class helped me out of a few respect along with improving balance, flexibility and mental
close calls, and is necessary for seniors to stay up on agility. In beginning fencing classes, students learn the
their driving skills.” The course is taught in the classroom fundamentals with games, exercises, footwork, and bouting
(no driving) and there is no final test to pass. All ages with fellow novice fencers with all equipment provided.
are welcome. Course graduates may receive a discount
on insurance! Check with your agent today! For more Professional coaches, Mikhail and Arkadiy Sarkisov,
information, visit aarp.org/driver_safety. * For AARP both of who are former Soviet Champions and US
Members, please call our office to register. Cadets and Junior National team coaches are among the
instructors. This class will be combined with other Parks
and Recreation Departments. Class will be held at Grand
Location: Community Center Conference Room 107
Rapids Area Fencing Academy (GRAFA) located at 1345
Instructor: John Gahrs
Monroe NW, Suite 102, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
Mem NonMem
We, Th 9/04-9/05 1:00-5:00PM $15 $20
Tu, We 10/08-10/09 1:00-5:00PM $15 $20 Location: GRAFA
Instructor: GRAFA Instructors
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Tu 9/10-10/15 7:00-8:00PM R$70 NR$85
Basic Household Dog Obedience ___________________________________________
Age: 10/up
Have fun in our 8 week dog obedience program! This
Hip Hop Dance | Age: 18/up
course will give you the practical skills to train your dog
in good basic social skills and behavior. This class is for In its essence, Hip Hop is not a dance move, it’s a culture.
dogs 6 months or older. Children 10 years or older are That culture is about being your true authentic self and
welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and ready having a positive mindset. This class will introduce
to learn. Dogs must be reasonably approachable and students to the basics of Hip Hop and the structure of a
owners must be able to handle dog. Hip Hop dance class, all while increasing the confidence
level of each student.
Requirements for the class:
- Proof of vaccination. Please email to rseese@eastgr.org Location: Community Center Room 105
or fax to: 616-831-6144 Instructor: DanceSpire
- Properly sized choker
- 4ft leash Mo 9/16-11/18 5:15-6:10PM R$169 NR$189
Location: Community Center Room 102
Instructor: Linda Sanchez
Tu 9/10-10/29 6:30-7:30PM R$68 NR$83
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Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 21- ADULT ENRICHMENT -
Digital Editing 101 | Age: 16/up Digital Photography 102 | Age: 16/up
Make your photographs look amazing! Unlock the power This course is a continuation of our Digital Photography
of your editing software, and learn the art of editing your 101 course. We will be covering metering modes, different
digital photographs in this hands-on course. Josh, the focus modes, and how to incorporate flash in a way that
lead photographer at Weiland Studios portrait studio, will enhances your photographs. Join Grand Rapids portrait
teach you how to improve lighting and contrast, crop and photographer, Josh Weiland, for a hands-on photography
straighten, adjust tone and tint, and much more! course! It is recommended that participants own and bring
Improve your photos by learning basic photo editing skills their Digital SLR camera to maximize their learning.
that you can use on any device, like your computer or
phone. No software purchase necessary, you will learn basic Location: Porter Hills Village
photo editing on a free online software program. Instructor: Joshua Weiland
Additional courses to also consider: Digital Photography 101
Tu 11/12-11/26 6:30-8:30PM R$75 NR$95
Location: Porter Hills Village
Instructor: Joshua Weiland ___________________________________________
We 9/18-9/25 6:30-8:00PM R$50 NR$65
Tu 10/29-11/05 6:30-8:00PM R$50 NR$65
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Digital Photography 101 | Age: 16/up
Digital cameras are powerful tools, but they only produce
great results when you know how to use all the features.
Join Grand Rapids portrait photographer, Josh from
Weiland Studios, for a hands-on photography course!
If your photos are sometimes too light, too dark, or just
plain blurry, this course can teach you how to easily fix
those frustrating problems. This photography course is
designed for anyone who already owns a camera and
wants to learn how to properly use its settings and modes
to take better photos of family, friends, or nature.
Bringing a Digital Camera (DSLR) is recommended but not
lunching at local
Restaurants
required.
Additional courses to also consider: Digital Editing 101
Location: Porter Hills Village
Instructor: Joshua Weiland AGE: 50/UP
Tu 9/17-10/01 6:30-8:30PM R$75 NR$95 Are you interested in dining out with others once
We 10/30-11/13 6:30-8:30PM R$75 NR$95 a month at a local restaurant? The purpose of
the group is to build community and connect with
___________________________________________ others, while discussing topics of interest...come
and make some new friends! We’ll meet at the
restaurant at 11:30am. Order and pay for what
you’d like off the menu. Please call the Parks and
Recreation Dept. at 949-1750 to RSVP.
Location: TBD
Fr 9/20 11:30AM-1:00PM
Fr 10/18 11:30AM-1:00PM
Fr 11/15 11:30AM-1:00PM
22 • Registration begins July 11 for residents and July 18 for non-residents- ADULT ENRICHMENT -
Essential Oils | Age: 16/up Fulton Street Graveyard
175+ years ago, in 1838, the new village of Grand
Rapids opened their first public graveyard - just 12 years
This introduction class to essential oils will teach you the
after the arrival of Louis Campau. As the first and the
main ways to use oils, the most popular oils and their com-
oldest graveyard in Grand Rapids history, these humble
mon uses, the history of oils, safety tips and simple ways
monuments and graves commemorate fascinating lives of
you can add them to your life. Participants will make hand
first generation G-Rap colonists. Aren’t you just dying to
soap with essential oils.
know who? Enjoy a dramatic narrative while we wander
through this quiet place of remembrance. Hop aboard the
Location: Community Center Room 103 time machine and see where original pioneer settlers of
Instructor: Kara Dedert Grand Rapids lay in rest. Tour meets at the Fulton Street
Cemetery, 801 Fulton Street E.
We 10/10 6:30-8:00PM R$16 NR$21
___________________________________________ We 10/09 6:00-7:30PM R$20 NR$25
Saints & Spirits
Healthy Lifestyles | Age: 18/up The bucolic grounds of Aquinas College abound with not
only beauty, but historically intriguing stories of earlier lives
Are you ready to drop a few pounds, increase your energy, who traversed the woods, gardens and streams. Learn
have better control over cravings and finally get a good about the property that was once a dairy farm, a proper
night of sleep? In this wellness workshop, Certified Health estate, a business college and now a renowned Catholic
Coach Dawn Reed, will help you develop a personalized academic institution. The tour will visit today’s campus
wellness plan designed to address your individual needs buildings that date from the original Lowe family era: the
and goals! With Dawns guidance and accountability, you mansion, carriage house, stables, winery, and gatehouse.
will be equipped to continue progress throughout the We will also investigate various landmarks on campus
weeks and months to come. which foster superstitious traditions. And maybe, just
maybe, we witness a spirit of haunted Holmdene before
Location: Community Center Room 102 we peek at Brookby, a “related” mansion just around the
Instructor: Dawn Reed corner. This tour meets at the front entrance of the col-
lege, 1700 Fulton Street E, at the Saint Thomas Aquinas
We 10/09-10/30 11:00AM-12:30PM R$78 NR$98 sculpture.
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Grand Rapids Most Haunted
Grand Rapids Running Walking Tours Do you believe in ghosts, ghouls, poltergeists, apparitions,
Age: 18/up phantoms, spooks, psychic phenomena or things that go
Instructor: Caroline Cook “bump” in the night? If one person sees a ghost, even if
several times, you may blame it on an active imagination;
Heritage Hill Hauntings but if two or more people see the same spirit in the same
Are you surprised that there are ghosts on Heritage Hill? place several years apart, you may just reconsider. This
Don’t be. The stately homes of Heritage Hills may reflect tour takes you by iconic locations where there have been
the grace, dignity and formality of another era, but because way more than just two sightings or unusual activity.
most of these Victorian dwellings were built in the late There are two questions that we attempt to answer on this
1800s and early 1900s, ghost stories abound. Tenacious spooky journey. Who suffered a tragic death here and is
and playful spirits are still hanging around. Some of the still hanging around? And is this LEGEND or REAL?
accounts are scary, some silly, some believable, some not. This tour meets in the lobby of the JW Marriott, 235
Some are legends from long ago, some are recent. We Louis Street NW.
will explore this beautiful neighborhood, day or night (if you
dare), while your guide tells spooky tales that have been We 10/23 6:00-7:30PM R$20 NR$25
passed on to us by either present or once-occupants of
the houses. Tour meets at the first level of the parking
ramp at the Masonic Temple, 233 Fulton Street E.
We 10/02 6:00-7:30PM R$20 NR$25
Register online at eastgr.org or 616.949.1750 • 23- ADULT YOGA -
Yoga Classes | Age: 18/up Seva Yoga | Age: 16/up
Location: Community Center Room 102 or 103 Location: Community Center Room 102 or 104
Instructor: Denise Mollenhauer Instructor: Seva Staff
Class will not meet on: 11/25, 11/26
Please be courteous and arrive a few minutes early and
silence all cell phones. We also ask that no perfume or
cologne be applied prior to class. Please wear comfortable
exercise clothes. You may also want to bring a water bottle
and blanket or towel.
Beginning Yoga with Pilates Energy Shot
Everyone can benefit from practicing yoga and Pilates!
An intermediate option for lunchtime yoga. This class is
Come join us in a class paced just right for beginners.
simply sequenced and includes sun, salutations, standing
You’ll improve your strength, flexibility, coordination and
postures, back bends and cool down. This 50 minute yoga
range of motion. You’ll also enjoy improved circulation,
class will get you in & out rejuvenated and ready for your
cardiovascular health, and reduced stress. Yoga mats are
afternoon. *Yoga mats are provided.
available at the Parks & Recreation Department, or bring
your own mat.
Class will not meet on: 11/08
Mo 9/09-12/16 6:45-7:45PM R$115 NR$135
Tu 9/10-12/17 9:15-10:15AM R$115 NR$135 Fr 9/20-11/15 11:00AM-11:50AM R$79 NR$99
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Sunrise Yoga
Continuing Yoga with Pilates
Start your day energized, open and fresh with a yoga
Now that you’ve mastered the beginning stages of class designed to awaken the body after deep sleep. This
yoga, you’re ready to move to the next step! This class class honors our body’s natural process of awakening,
introduces more challenging poses, while enhancing starting by slowly stretching the body and invigorating the
familiar poses with more detail. We’ll incorporate the movement of energy through breath, building toward an
Pilates method, famous for developing strength, flexibility energized flow sequence to leave you feeling ready for the
and coordination. Participants should have completed new day and all it has to offer. *Yoga mats are provided.
at least one session of Beginning Yoga with Pilates and/
or have some previous experience with yoga and Pilates. Th 9/19-11/07 6:30-7:20AM R$79 NR$99
Yoga mats are available at the Parks & Rec. Dept., or ___________________________________________
bring your own.
Twilight Yoga
Mo 9/09-12/16 5:35-6:35PM R$115 NR$135
___________________________________________ Go from busy day to serene evening in 50 minutes. The
dimly lit room and flickering candlelight set the tone for a
relaxing yoga experience. This class is for all levels and
Gentle Chair Yoga includes breathing techniques, a blend of yoga styles,
and postures with specific calming benefits intended to
Everyone can benefit from practicing yoga and Pilates! help you unwind and put the day to rest. *Yoga mats are
Come join us in a class set at the pace just right for you provided.
and your comfort. You’ll improve strength, flexibility,
coordination and range of motion. You’ll also enjoy Class will not meet on: 10/31
reduced stress, relaxation, and improved circulation. Yoga
mats are available at the Parks & Rec. Dept., or you may Th 9/19-11/14 7:30-8:20PM R$79 NR$99
bring your own mat.
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Tu 9/10-12/17 10:20-11:20AM R$115 NR$135
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