SPRING 2019 EVENTS AND PROGRAMS - CITY OF AURORA ANN WOMER BENJAMIN, MAYOR - Aurora, OH
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CITY OF AURORA
A N N W O M E R B E N J A M I N , M AY O R
SPRING 2019
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
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Table of Contents
Preschool & Youth..............................................................................1-2
Summer Camps.................................................................................3-6
Teen........................................................................................................7
Sports....................................................................................................8
Exercise/Yoga.................................................................................. 9-10
Walker Building Special Interest...................................................................................11
129 West Pioneer Trail Seniors........................................................................................... 13-16
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Main: (330) 562-4333
Fax: (330) 995-9154 SPRING / SUMMER
Department Contacts • COMMUNITY EVENTS •
Laura Holman
Director May 17 12th Annual Aurora Youth Track Meet @AHS Stadium 6pm-8pm
(330) 562-4333 Ages 2-12, Events include 50m, 100m, 200m, 4 x 100 relay, 800m, field
holmanl@auroraoh.com events and other track and field events
Cyndi Allen May 18 Spring Perennial Swap and Plant Sale @ Moebius Nature Center
Administrative Assistant SALE begins 11am-2pm and may include small trees, perennials, annuals
(330) 995-9150
and vegetables. SWAP starts promptly at noon arrive early and have plants
allenc@auroraoh.com
labeled by 11:45am. Bring a plant and take a plant swap, will end at 1pm.
Bill Fellenstein May 27 Memorial Day Parade begins @ Veterans Memorial at 9:30am
Parks Coordinator
fellensteinw@auroraoh.com
Parade then follows route on 306 to route 43 then to the cemetery.
June 5 Summer Concert Series @ Veterans Memorial 6:30-8:30p
Nick Miller Chardon Polka Band, Free event, bring the whole family
Field & Grounds Coordinator
millern@auroraoh.com June 8 Fishing Derby @ Sunny Lake Park 9am-11am fishing competition, 11am-
12pm awards and refreshments. All ages, see city of Aurora website for
Christine Twarek additional information.
Community Education Coordinator
(330) 995-9152 June 19 Summer Concert Series @ Veterans Memorial 6:30-8:30p
twarekc@auroraoh.com Band TBD, Free event, bring the whole family
Ed Poremba June 21 Go Skateboarding Day @ Kiwanis Moore Park 1-3p
Sports Coordinator Event sponsored by Martini Skate and Snow, contests, giveaways open to all
(330) 995-9153 ages and all skill levels.
porembae@auroraoh.com
July 3 Drive In Movie - Details to follow
Colleen Martin
Senior Coordinator July 4 Independence Day 5k Fun Run and 1 Mile @ Bicentennial Park Gazebo
(330) 995-9148 7am registration, 8am 1 mile, 8:30am
martinc@auroraoh.com
July 4 Independence Day Parade from Barrington Town Square to Kiwanis Moore
Tina Gerber Park begins at 11:00am
Community Events Coordinator
(330) 995-9149 July 4 Independence Day Festival @ Kiwanis Moore Park 12p-3p
gerbert@auroraoh.com
July 4 Post Road - Modern Country band to perform 7:30pm-9:30pm @ Kiwanis
Ben Askren Moore Park Pavilion (approximate time)
Arborist/Horticulturalist
(330) 760-3971 July 4 Independence Day Fireworks @ Aurora W. Pioneer Trail Ball Fields
askrenb@auroraoh.com Approximately 9:45pm
July 17 Summer Concert Series @ Veterans Memorial Park 6:30-8:30pm Band TBD,
Looking to become more Free event, bring the whole family
connected or informed with
Parks & Rec? July 31 Summer Concert Series @ Veterans Memorial Park 6:30-8:30pm Band TBD,
Free event, bring the whole family
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August 6 National Night Out and Truck and Tractor Night - Explore Life Flight, Trucks,
Follow us on Twitter Fire Trucks and Tractors. Meet Aurora Police, Firefighters, Service and Parks
Staff! Food, games and inflatables
Learn to Rollerskate: Parent/Child After School Art
PRESCHOOL & YOUTH PROGRAMS
(Ages 2 - 5) (Grades 1 - 5)
Kids and their parents will have fun while learning to skate! Does your child enjoy drawing or creating things? Could
The first five weeks will be instructional and the sixth week you use an extra hour of quality fun activities for your child
students will have a fun time skating, with a chance to show after school at their school? Join our art class! Projects are
their family and friends what they’ve learned. Students can designed to teach art concepts or introduce famous artists,
use inline or roller skates. explore art media, encourage creativity and often incorporate
Instructor: Allison Kindlesparker, Pro Skater other disciplines like science and social studies. We have a
lot of fun learning! Class size limited register asap!
6 Classes Wednesdays
Instructor: Mrs. June Lucal, licensed visual art Educator
#2019.003 Apr. 10 – May 15 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Grades 1 - 2 Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $58
#2019.063 May 1 – 15
Location: Chagrin Valley Roller Rink,
7151 South Main St., Chagrin Falls Fee: $34 (includes supplies)
Location: Craddock School
Grades 3 - 5 Fridays 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Beginner Inline and Roller Skating #2019.064 May 10 – 24
(Grades K - 5) Fee: $34 (includes supplies)
Kids will have fun while learning to skate! The first five weeks Location: Leighton Science Lab
will be instructional and the sixth week students will have
a fun time skating, with a chance to show their family and
friends what they’ve learned. Students can use inline or roller
skates.
Instructor: Allison Kindlesparker, Pro Skater Mad Science
6 Classes Wednesdays
#2019.006 Apr. 10 – May 15 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
From Magic and Movies to Electrons
Fee: $58
& Energy!
Location: Chagrin Valley Roller Rink
(Grades K - 5)
7151 South Main St., Chagrin Falls Ever wonder how movie effects are made? How about the
science (yes, science!) behind a magician’s tricks? Find
out the answers to both plus explore static and electrical
energy including a very hair-raising experience. Last but not
Beginning Taekwondo least, learn how your nose helps you taste and explore the
(Pre-K - 4) chemistry of your food!
This program is designed to introduce children to the sport of Class topics include:
Taekwondo. Taekwondo is defensive martial arts from Korea Current Events – Light up light bulbs and make bells ring as
that focuses on discipline, concentration, respect, balance you explore the world of circuits and electricity.
and coordination. Students should expect to have fun while
learning basic kicking and punching techniques as well as Kitchen Chemistry – Is it a carbohydrate or a protein? Use
beginning self-defense. chemistry to find out what’s inside the foods you eat.
The session will run for 6 weeks with students attending 2 Movie Effects – Discover the behind the scenes secrets of
classes (of their choice) per week. Instructor: Grand Master how special effects in movies are created!
Kwon, World Champion and U.S. National Team Coach 6 Science of Magic - Unlock the secrets of the science behind
classes magic tricks just like Houdini!
6 Weeks Tantalizing Taste – The nose knows! Develop a taste for
#2019.088 Mon. – Fri. May 6 - June 15 science in this flavorful class.
Mon., Wed. Fri. 5 - 5:45 p.m. Watts Up? – The sparks will fly as we explore static electricity
Tues., Thurs. 6 - 6:45 p.m. with our Van de Graff generator.
Or Leighton: Tuesdays
Mon. – Fri. 7 - 7:45 p.m. #2019.104 Apr. 9 –May 14 3:35 - 4:35 p.m.
Fee: $99 includes free uniform Craddock: Wednesdays
Location: World Champion Taekwondo, 306 Aurora #2019-105 Apr. 10 – May 15 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Commons Miller: Thursdays
#2019-106 Apr. 11 – May 16 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.
Fee: $94
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PRESCHOOL & YOUTH PROGRAMS Girl Power Yoga - R2C Yoga
(Grades 1 - 5)
Through yoga we facilitate a fun and engaging atmosphere
for young girls to not only understand the physical needs
of their body, but to also receive crucial emotional and
mentally focused training. This program provides benefits in freedom
every aspect of development and promotes establishing a greyhound
collective of young girls who learn they can do anything when rescue
they work together. We encourage a fun and healthy lifestyle
through activities that create a team of unstoppable young of Aurora
women! (visit www.R2Cprograms for more info)
Grades 1 - 2 Fridays FREEDOM RUN 5K
#2019.096 Apr. 12 – May 17 3:15 - 4:45 p.m. & 1.75 Mi. MUTT STRUT
Fee: $95 Sponsored by Aurora Veterinary Clinic
Location: Craddock Elementary School Saturday June 1 - Reg. 7:30am
Both races start at 8:30am
Grades 3 - 5 Wednesdays Race Location: SUNNY LAKE PARK
#2019.096 Apr. 10 – May 15 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. $20 pre-reg. (www.active.com)
Fee: $95 $25 day of race
$25 virtual runners*
Location: Leighton Elementary School Leashed dogs welcome/both races
Must register by 5/15/19 to guarantee t-shirt size
Pup-packs/participating dogs
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PANCAKES IN THE PARK
KIWANIS-MOORE PARK
35 W. Pioneer Trail
Sundays (56/23, 7/14, 8/11)
9am-11am
Donation: $6 adults; $4 kids 3-10 yrs.
2 yrs. & under free!
Families/Dogs welcome!
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*For more information to adopt or foster a greyhound:
www.freedomgreyhoundrescue.org
rescue1.fgr@gmail.com
Freedom Greyhound Rescue of Aurora
From track, to house, to loving home.....
PO. Box 912, Aurora, OH 44202
330-562-0555
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City of Aurora Administration
Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin Law Department Planning, Zoning & Building
330-995-9126 Dean DePiero, Director Division
mayor@auroraoh.com 330-995-9160 Denise Januska, Director
depierod@auroraoh.com 330-562-9564
Economic & Entrepreneurial
januskad@auroraoh.com
Development Parks and Recreation
Jack Burge, Director Laura Holman, Director Police Department
330-995-8867 330-562-4333 Brian Byard, Chief
burgej@auroraoh.com holmanl@auroraoh.com 330-562-8181
byardb@auroraoh.com
Finance Department Personnel/Chief of Staff
Tim Clymer, Director Karen Aldredge, Director Service Department
330-995-9106 330-562-6390 Harry Stark, Director
clymert@auroraoh.com aldredgek@auroraoh.com 330-995-9116
starkh@auroraoh.com
Fire Department
David Barnes, Chief
330-995-7171
barnesd@auroraoh.com
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Try Sewing! Make PJ Pants Dare to Draw
SUMMER CAMPS
(Ages 9 & up) (Ages 9 - 16)
Here’s your chance to learn (or brush up on) how to use Do you like to draw? Want some tips and practice for
a sewing machine by making a pair of pajama pants for improving? Come try a variety of fun, creative drawing
yourself or someone you care about! It’s fun and rewarding lessons and exercises which will give young artists new
to have a finished product to show for all your effort, too! If ways of seeing and opportunities to practice, all guided by
there is time left over, students may make another small a licensed art teacher. Two to four drawings/projects are
project with scraps, like doll PJ pants, a pillow, or a simple planned for each day, and supplies are provided. The goal is
stuffed animal. Since Home Economics is not part of the improvement, and the various skill levels of students will be
public school curriculum any more, this is a great opportunity accommodated. Just bring an open mind!
to gain some practical skills. Class sizes are kept small Monday – Friday
for closer guidance. Please bring your own sewing machine
in good working order or rent one from the instructor for #2019.095 Aug. 5 - 9 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
$15. You also need to bring your own prewashed flannel or Fee: $110 (includes supplies)
cotton fabric (1 to 2-3/4 yards, depending on size), matching Location: Aurora High School
thread, elastic and basic sewing tools (contact the instructor Please bring a water bottle and your own snack if you want
for details when you sign up.) The pattern will be provided. one.
Recommended for age 9 and up (grown-ups welcome, too.)
Sign up soon while space is available!
(please register by Friday, July 26 at 3 p.m.)
Monday & Tuesday Arts & Crafts Camp
#2019.090 July 29 & 30 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Ages 7 - 12)
Fee: $59 (NEW LOW PRICE!) Just want a few hours a day of unstructured “making stuff”?
During this week of summer fun, kids will have opportunities
Location: Aurora High School to create lots of typical camp arts and crafts like sun prints,
If student is also taking the Sew Much Fun! (Basic) class in weaving, polymer clay creations, Perler beads, friendship
the morning, he/she is welcome to bring a lunch for the time bracelets, jewelry-making, tie dye, shaving cream marbling,
between classes. duck tape projects, non-traditional painting, open-ended
3-D art and more, guided by an experienced and licensed
Try Sewing! Make American Girl Doll art teacher! Creativity and problem-solving is encouraged
and actually expected since kids will have some individual
Clothes freedom to focus or browse open centers according to their
(Ages 9 & up) interests for the majority of the time. Add a little music
Here’s your chance to learn (or brush up on) how to use and supervised socializing...it’s a fun and relaxing way to
a sewing machine by making clothes for an 18” doll! spend a morning or afternoon (or both!) Most projects will
Depending on skill level, we will make a few items of be different from session to session (only the most popular
custom-made clothing. This is a great opportunity to learn ones will repeat). Kids are welcome to bring their own water
how clothing is constructed, too. You will need to bring your bottle and snack(s) each day. Also, please dress for the
own sewing machine in good working order or rent one from weather since we may go outside.
the instructor for $25. Please also bring sewing scissors, Monday – Friday June 17 – 21
white thread, bobbins that fit your machine, straight pins and (please register by Friday, June 14 at 3pm)
a seam ripper if possible. You may bring your own fabric, #2019.082 Full Day 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
but patterns and colorful scrap material will be available #2019.083 Half Day AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
to use. Class size is kept small for closer guidance and is
recommended for age 9 and up (grown-ups welcome, too). #2019.084 Half Day PM 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Sign up soon while space is available! 5 Classes Mon. – Fri. June 24 – 28
(please register by Monday, July 29 at 3pm) (please register by Friday, June 21 at 3pm)
Wednesday – Friday #2019.085 Full Day 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
#2019.094 July 31, Aug. 1 & 2 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. #2019.086 Half Day AM 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $99 (NEW LOW PRICE!) #2019.087 Half Day PM 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Aurora High School Fee: $110 Half Day (includes supplies)
Please bring a water bottle and your own snack. $220 Full Day (includes supplies)
please briing your own lunch
Location: Aurora High School
Let’s Get Messy!
(Ages 4 - 6)
Discover art through children’s literature! For ages 4 to
6, kids can have fun doing art activities based on quality
children’s books. Taught by a local licensed art teacher with
a passion for books, projects will promote creativity, basic art
concepts and fine motor skills.
Saturdays, 10:30-11:15 am at the Walker Building
Two 3 Week Sessions Saturdays
#2019.065 June 8, 15 & 22 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
#2019.066 June 29, July 6 & 13 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Fee: $29 (includes supplies)
Location: Walker Building 3
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SUMMER CAMPS Sew Much Fun! (Basic) Mad Science® Flight Academy
(Ages 9 - 17) (Ages 6 - 12)
Kids will have Sew Much Fun making projects on their Calling all pilots! As a Mad Science flight cadet in training,
sewing machine and by hand! We will make relatively simple you will discover how airplanes fly. Test your airplane’s
projects using basic sewing machine skills and then try performance in a wind tunnel. Build your own kite, stunt
hand-stitched projects as well. Students will come home plane and model rocket. Ride the air on a Hovercraft.
with a sampling of useful and decorative items throughout Discover how hot air balloons, blimps and parachutes work.
the week, which may include: pillows, pillowcases, bags The Milky Way - Take a trip into the galaxy! Discover the
(drawstring and tote), stuffed animals, soft sculpture, cross- universe as you build your own planisphere to take home
stitch, pincushions, scrunchies, and more! Most projects with you. Make your own sundial as you discover what the
will appeal to anyone interested in sewing, so boys are just universe has to do with telling time.
as welcome as girls! This class is recommended for ages
The “Wright” Stuff - Learn all about the amazing Wright
9 to 17. Students who have taken previous sewing classes
brothers as you build your own rubber band powered plane.
are more than welcome to join us to review and perfect their
Experiment with other flying devices. Discover that everything
skills with variations of past projects.
that flies doesn’t have wings.
If possible, please bring a sewing machine in good working
Newton’s Loco-Motion - Fasten your seatbelt for a day of
order plus sewing scissors, bobbins and white thread.
motion! Learn how magicians can pull the tablecloth out from
Though it is highly recommended that students bring a
under dishes! Use an inertia stick to better understand just
machine, those without one may share with a friend if there
how stubborn inertia can be.
is time and permission. Two sewing machines are each
available for rental for $40 (first come, first served). Fabric is 3, 2, 1 Blast Off - Our aspiring rocket scientists master
provided unless you have something from home you prefer to the model rocket safety code and are cleared for launch!
use. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Campers use stomp rockets, water rockets and engine
powered rockets to explore the physics of flight. Leave camp
Monday – Friday
with your own rocket.
#2019.091 July 22 – 26 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Up, Up, and Away - Design, build and fly your own kite using
(please register by Friday, July 19 at 3pm) ancient flying machines as your guide. Discover why kites
#2019.092 July 29 – Aug. 2 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. have tails. Have a radical resistance race with your fellow
(please register by Friday, July 26 at 3pm) campers.
Fee: $110 (includes supplies) Please bring a water bottle and Monday – Friday
your own snack if you want. #2019.100 July 29 – Aug. 2 9 a.m - 3 p.m.
Location: Aurora High School (please register by Friday, July 19 at 3pm)
Fee: $250
Location: Aurora High School
Sew Much Fun! (Advanced)
(Ages 9 - 17)
Kids will have Sew Much Fun making projects on their Aurora Safety Town
sewing machine and by hand! We will make relatively simple WHO: Safety Town is for children entering kindergarten in the
projects using basic sewing machine skills and then try Fall.
hand-stitched projects as well. Students will come home WHAT: Safety Town is a program that teaches youngsters
with a sampling of useful and decorative items throughout how to be safe at home, school, and play. The children are
the week, which may include: pillows, pillowcases, bags instructed on pedestrian safety, school bus safety, fire safety,
(drawstring and tote), stuffed animals, soft sculpture, cross- seat belt safety, animal safety and caring for pets, water safety
stitch, pincushions, scrunchies, and more! Most projects rules, drug and poison safety rules, dealing with strangers,
will appeal to anyone interested in sewing, so boys are just gun safety and personal body safety. Activities include a ride
as welcome as girls! This class is recommended for ages on a school bus. The children also ride on “Safety Town” while
9 to 17. Students who have taken previous sewing classes learning rules of the road and pedestrian safety. To highlight
are more than welcome to join us to review and perfect their the week, there is a graduation ceremony on the last day.
skills with variations of past projects. WHERE: Leighton Elementary School
If possible, please bring a sewing machine in good working WHEN: All sessions are Monday thru Thursday for three hours
order plus sewing scissors, bobbins and white thread. each day.
Though it is highly recommended that students bring a Session #1 July 8 - 11 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
machine, those without one may share with a friend if there Session #2 July 15 - 18 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
is time and permission. Two sewing machines are each
available for rental for $40 (first come, first served). Fabric is Session #3 July 22 - 25 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
provided unless you have something from home you prefer to Session #4 July 29 - Aug.1 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
use. Space is limited, so sign up soon! REGISTRATION: Forms are available at the police department,
Monday – Friday kindergarten registration and online at www.auroraoh.com.
#2019.093 July 22 – 26 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Number of children per session is limited. Deadline for
applications is Friday, May 3, 2019. Confirmations will be sent
(please register by Friday, July 19 at 3pm)
out in June.
(If student is also taking the (Basic) Sew Much Fun! class in There is no fee for Aurora Residents.Non-residents must
the morning, he/she is welcome to bring a lunch for the time contact Officer Yendriga to see if space is available. There is a
between classes.) fee of $25.00. Checks made out to: Aurora Safety Town
Fee: $110 (includes supplies) Please bring a water bottle and QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please contact Officer
your own snack. Vickie Yendriga, Aurora Police Dept. 330-562-8181 or Email:
Location: Aurora High School yendrigav@auroraoh.com
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SUMMER CAMPS
Mad Science® Red-Hot Robots Crayola® Artist’s Passport
(Ages 7 - 12) Travel the World through Art!
Join Mad Science and our Radical Robots for a scientific (Ages 7 - 12)
journey through circuitry and sensors. Explore several
Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure – explore
different types of robots….robots that follow lines and
far-off places and learn about the people who live there,
sounds, robotic arms like the ones you see in the big
from the Americas to Polynesia, from the cosmopolitan to
factories on TV (well, smaller than that, but you get the
the countryside. Make different masterpieces each day such
picture). You will even play tag with robots that you control!
as drums, masks, canvases, prints, buses, and more! Bring
Complete the camp by building your own robot to take home!
the unique creations home and build a globally-inspired art
This camp has a $30.00 robot supply fee. (Payable to Mad
gallery. Campers receive a passport with geotag stickers and
Science the first day of camp)
world map. Some of the locations they will “visit” will include:
Robot Concepts - Roll your way into robot science. Experiment
• Aboriginal Dot Art (Australia)
with different robot designs as you learn what makes a robot
work. Invent your own robot designs using recycled materials. • Animal Sculptures (Mexico)
Robot Basics - Discover the world of robots as we investigate • Block Printing (Europe)
the differences between humans and their robotic • Imperial Jeweled Eggs (Russia)
counterparts. What makes a robot work will be explored • Mud Art (Africa)
during hands-on activities and discussions.
• Rattle Drum (China)
Robot Building - Each day some time will be spent perfecting
a real working robot that we will finish and take home on • Tiki Masks (Polynesia)
Friday. We will be using our fine motor skills and we require • Truck Art (Pakistan)
that campers at least be entering the second grade so they Monday – Friday
do not become frustrated with construction. #2019.102 July 15 – 19 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Red Hot Robots - Hands-on activities will include fun time Fee: $250
with our robots. We will play games and experiment with
Location: Aurora High School
super cool robots that follow sound commands, track a line,
even robotic arms that can transfer items from one place to
another.
Robotic Science - Campers will learn how robots use infrared
and other sensors to discover the environment they are British Soccer Summer Camp
placed in. Working in groups we will explore how robots work (Ages 3 - 14)
and how they can make our lives easier. Monday – Friday June 17 – 21
Monday – Friday Tiny Tikes (Ages 3 - 5) 8 - 9 a.m.
#2019.100 July 8 –12 9 a.m - 3 p.m. Fee: $108
Fee: $250 Half Day (Ages 6 - 14) 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
Robot Supply Fee: $30 (Payable to Mad Science on first day Fee: $146
of camp) Bonus Saturday morning clinics available on goalkeeping and
Location: Aurora High School goal scoring for week-long campers for $39. Each camper will
receive a FREE Soccer Camp T-Shirt.
Register at challengersports.com
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SUMMER CAMPS Tennis Camps Summer 2019 Jump Start Sports
Tennis Coordinator - Walter Oden, USPTA (Elite Professional) (Children entering grades 1 - 6. Children entering
Net Generation – We are proud to be a USTA’s Net Kindergarten may attend half days. Children entering
Generation certified coaching program. The goal of Net grade7 and 8 may apply for Jump Start Sports Leader-
Generation is to inspire a new generation of tennis players,
parents and providers (coaches and those that organize ship Program)
tennis events). Net Generation is focused on empowerment, Aurora Sports Camps
unity and play, with an emphasis on learning through play All Camps Held at Craddock Elementary School, 105 Hurd Rd.
and building character on and off the court – not just through Hours:
drills and competition.
• Full Day: 9 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday
• Half Day: 9 am - noon
A. May 28 - May 31
• Extended Day: 7:30 – 9 am and/or 3 - 6 pm
B. June 3 - 6
Camp Schedule and Descriptions
C. June 10 - 13
June 24 - June 28, Aurora College Days Sports Camp:
D. June 17 - 20 Campers “enroll” in the college of their choice and have
E. June 24 - 27 a blast competing in a variety of sports for their “alma
F. July 1 - 5 (no class 7/4) mater”. Sports offered this week include basketball, soccer,
G. July 8 - 11 lacrosse, flag football, street hockey and more! We will
H. July 15 - 18 feature a different sport each day and will play fun, low-key
games for school pride! The children will also learn fun facts
I. July 22 - 25 about their chosen college, and will make school T-shirts
J. July 29 - 31 (3 class week) and pennants to wear and display at “Graduation” (parents
Location: Kenston tennis courts welcome to attend).
July 1 - July 3 (no camp on 7/4 or 7/5), Aurora All American
Sports Camp: Have some fun learning about our country and
Short Stuff Tennis celebrating the 4th! We will focus on truly American games,
(Ages 5 - 7 years) including Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Basketball and more!
We will also have a cool patriotic crafts project.
Short Stuff Tennis is your son and daughter’s destination for
a fun start to the game of tennis. Movement, balance and July 8 - July 12, Aurora Ultimate Warrior Camp: J oin us at
other athletic developments skills are emphasized. These the Ultimate Warrior Camp for fitness, fun and “Survivor”
skills are easily transferred to other sports as well. We tend type team challenges! Age-appropriate and safe activities
to use RED BALLS and FOAM BALLS for this level. specifically designed to challenge, inspire, and excite.
Games and tasks this week include obstacle courses, relays,
Morning Sessions, 9:00 - 9:45am tug-of-war, and many other fun activities designed to teach
Afternoon sessions, 12:00 - 12:45pm cooperation and teamwork while also developing self-esteem.
Fee: $45 per session July 15 - July 19, Aurora Sports Around the World Camp:
Campers engage in an exciting week of camp by learning
about different sports that are played all over the world.
Future Tennis Stars Children will be exposed to the culture and history of each
(Ages 8 - 12 years) sport as well as play a variety of games and tournaments
This is the perfect foundation for your grade and middle applicable to each sport. Sports will include Rugby, Team
school athlete. We segregate by age and ability while we Handball, Cricket, Badminton, Soccer, Gaga, Netball, and
teach advanced tennis foundation. This level helps kids to Gaelic Football! Campers will also decorate their own
visualize their future high school career! We use a variety boomerang to take home.
of balls to teach advanced technique more effectively. That July 22 - July 26, Aurora Sticks and Stones Lacrosse and
includes the ORANGE, GREEN and YELLOW Balls. Our camps Floor Hockey Camp: Boys and Girls in grades 1-6 will learn to
are famous for their games! play two of the fastest growing sports in the United States!
Morning Sessions, 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Lacrosse and hockey are action packed and lots of fun.
Afternoon sessions, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m. Players learn the fundamentals of both sports and play in
fun competition throughout the week, Plastic sticks and soft
Fee: $75 per session balls/pucks will be provided.
July 29 - August 2, Aurora Color Games Sports Camp: A great
Teen Tennis “old school” camp concept has come to Aurora! Campers are
divided into teams (colors) and play a wide variety of sports
(Ages 13 years and up) and camp games, competing in their age/gender group
We envision this program to be for those players 13 years for “Color Pride”. This fun format enables children to learn
or older with varying levels of experience. This program has and benefit from the positive aspects of competition, while
a storied history. Many varsity level tennis players have working with a team toward a common goal. Camp games
gotten their last “push” before their season in this class. offered include Team Dodge Ball, Capture the Flag, British
Our curriculum focuses on skills needed to succeed on a Bulldog and more. Sports included are football, basketball,
high school or middle school team. These skills include soccer, hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, and more! Campers will
consistency, movement, balance and doubles foundation. also make team bandanas to wear throughout the week. Get
Morning Sessions, 11:00am - 12:30 p.m. ready for a week of fun and physical activity!
Afternoon sessions, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $90 per session
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Office: (330) 562-4333 • www.auroraoh.com/parks
Driver Education Girl Power Mentors & Yoga Teacher
TEEN
Driver Education is sponsored by the Aurora Parks and Training - R2C Yoga
Recreation Department and contracted through National (Grades 6-12)
Drivers Training School. Participants will need to register
with the Aurora Parks and Recreation office with payment or What if your daughter could graduate High School with an
mail in registration and must call 440-248 8552 (NDTS) to RYT-200 nationally recognized yoga teacher certification?
schedule the in-car instruction. What if during post-secondary schooling she could hold a job
that reduced stress, required a low time commitment, and
Instructor: National Driver Training School could earn money to support her college career? Through
6 Classes our Girl Power Mentors & Yoga Teacher Training program
M, W Apr. 8 – 29 4:45 - 9 p.m. we start enrolling girls as mentors, and begin the yoga
M, W May 6 – 22 4:45 - 9 p.m. teacher training process. What if she doesn’t want an RYT-
200 certification? No problem! She can still have fun and
M, T, W June 3 – 12 9 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
learn lifelong skills that will teach her how to form healthy
M, T, Th July 8 – 18 9 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. connections with friends & family, mind & body, and create
M, T, Th July 29 – Aug. 8 9 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. the foundation for growth as a mature young woman. (Visit
Fee: $348 www.R2Cprograms.com for more info)
Location: Aurora High School Rm. 208 Wednesdays
2019.098 Apr. 10 – May 15 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Fee: $75
Location: Leighton Elementary School
Your Success is the Goal! Be Better Fridays
Prepared for School and Life! 2019.099 Apr. 12 – May 17 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
(8th Grade – Seniors) Fee: $75
This seminar goes beyond how to study for tests, writing Location: Craddock Elementary School
papers, and finding enough money to finish a degree without
huge debts!
Based on my professional experiences working with hundreds
of first-year college students, I have designed this dynamic,
motivational, jam-packed 90-minute seminar specifically
for students who are committed to reaching higher levels
of success as they prepare for college. This face-to-face
seminar will provide students with a well-crafted synergistic
COME RIDE WITH US
approach on: Time-Management, Goal Setting, Success
Strategies, Motivation, Dealing with Stress, Self-Awareness,
Personal Accountability and Leadership. All participants
will have access to the Educational Advising & Consulting
YouTube channel and website for further knowledge and
practical experiences that will further prepare them for their
future.
1 Class
Instructor: Steven M. Walters, M.Ed.
www.educationaladvisingandconsulting.com
#2019.012 Details at chagrinvalleyfarms.com
Fee: $40 per student (Parents and guardians of students are
welcome to attend as a free +1). Chagrin Valley Farms is Northeast
Ohio’s leading equestrian center. We
All seminars are by appointment and will take place at the
Walker Building in Aurora. offer something for every horse lover…
• Vacation and summer day camps
(ages 4 to teen)
• Riding lessons (children to adults)
• Horse shows (beginner through
A-rated)
• Horse boarding
Chagrin Valley Farms
9250 Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
440-543-7233
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www.auroraoh.com/parks • Office: (330) 562-4333SPORTS Spring Boys/Girls Recreation Volleyball Instructional Skills Clinic
Basketball League (Ages 6 - 10)
(Boys Grades 4 - 12, Girls Grades 4 - 8) Instructor: Wanda Hoffman
Teams will play two weekday evening games per week for Participants will focus on VB skill development (serve, pass,
six weeks (12 games total). Games will be officiated by set, hit). Program is taught in a fun, relaxed environment
licensed officials and follow current OSHAA rules including a appropriate for new, young players. Volley-lite volleyballs and
maximum of 2 school varsity players per team. lower nets utilized. Each week the session will consist of
Registration deadline: Friday, March 15 warm-up, drills and games.
4th - 5th grade 6 Sessions Wednesdays
6th – 8th grade April 10 – May 15 6 - 7 p.m.
9th – 12th grade Fee: $50 Residents, $60 Non-residents
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 - 9 p.m. Location: Harmon Middle School
April 2 – May 9
Fee: $60 residents, $70 non-residents, includes team T-shirt
Aurora Youth Running Club
Location: Harmon/Leighton Schools
(Grades 3 - 5)
Aurora Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Dash
PreK Soccer Program Sports Training to continue The Leighton Youth Running
Aurora Parks and Recreation and Weyn Soccer Group have Club this fall. Students will meet at the Leighton Football
teamed up to offer a new PreK Spring soccer program. The Field every Monday and Thursday at 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. to
soccer program is a city-sponsored program designed for participate in activities set for that day.
boys and girls ages 3 &4 years of age. Players will learn the Sign up by April 1, 2019 so you have your running shirt on
fundamentals of the game and compete in games within their day one.
own league. Teams will be formed, team jerseys distributed The program starts Tuesday April 16, 2019 and ends
and a coach assigned to each team for the duration of the Thursday May 9, 2019
program. Your Running Club participation also enrolls you (optional) in
Early Registration deadline: Friday, April 12, 2019 the Youth Track Meet on May 17, 2019
($20 additional fee added after) Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Sundays April 28 – June 10 12 - 1:15 p.m. Fee: Cost $65
Fee: $75 residents, $85 non-residents
Equipment: Soccer cleats are strongly recommended (rubber
cleats only) and shorts and/or sweats should be worn in Spring Recreation Soccer Leagues
addition to the team shirt (provided by the program). Shin (Grades K - 8)
guards must be worn in the program! Aurora Parks and Recreation Spring Soccer program is a
Aurora Field Hotline: (330) 655-6410. Know Before You Go! city-sponsored program designed for boys and girls ages 5 -
14 years of age. Players of all sizes, skill levels and athletic
abilities are welcome.
Girls Recreational Softball Leagues:
(Ages 6 - 14) Co-ed - Kindergarten (5 & 6 year olds)
Aurora Parks and Recreation the Aurora Raptors have Boys* Girls*
partnered together to offer a recreational softball league for 1st – 2nd 1st – 2nd
girls. Players of all skill levels and abilities are welcome. 3rd – 5th 3rd – 5th
Leagues: 6th – 8th 6th - 8th
Instructional: Grades 1 & 2 *Divisions may be consolidated based on registration.
Minors: Grades 3 - 5 Players are permitted to play in an age group higher than
Majors: Grades 6 - 8 their age but not lower.
Leagues will play with Kenston and Solon teams home and Early Registration deadline: Friday, March 15
away. ($20 additional fee added after)
Fee: $65 Residents, $75 non-residents Practices begin the week of April 8
Early registration deadline: Friday April 26 Saturday Games April 27 – June 16
($20 fee added after early registration deadline) (no games Memorial weekend)
Practices begin the week of May 13 Practices begin the week of April 9
Tuesdays & Thursdays June 4 – May 13 Fee: $65 residents, $75 non-residents
(Saturdays rain make-ups) June 4 – July 13 All of our coaches are volunteers. They are the backbone
(no games played 4th of July weekend) of the program. If you are interested in coaching, please
fill out a volunteer coach form. Each team must have a
volunteer coach who is 21-years old or older and will attend
every game. (Background check is required once per year to
coach).
Equipment: Soccer cleats are strongly recommended (rubber
cleats only) and shorts and/or sweats should be worn in
addition to the team shirt (provided by the program). Shin
guards must be worn in all leagues!
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Office: (330) 562-4333 • www.auroraoh.com/parksYoga and Qigong: The Gentle Workout Yoga for Runners at
EXERCISE/YOGA
Yoga and Qigong (Chee-gung) are two disciplines that EssentialZen Yoga Studio
integrate physical postures, breathing techniques, and Learn about yoga as it relates to runners.
focused awareness in order to help you become more We will work through specific poses to
balanced emotionally, physically, and spiritually, so you have lengthen muscles and ligaments in the legs
the energy you need to cope with every part of your life. and strengthen the feet and core, as well as
Some of the proven benefits of this type of gentle workout breathing techniques to help increase lung capacity. You’ll
are improved upper and lower body strength; improved quality leave with confidence on bringing yoga or breath work into
of movement. your training as well as a handout to keep you on track.
This series is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Bring a 1 Class Saturday
yoga mat, blanket and a pillow. #2019.078 April 13 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Instructor: Bob Sinclair, R.Y.T. (Yoga Alliance), Reiki Master/ Fee: $20 per person
Practitioner, Energy Healer, Experienced Qigong and
Meditation Practitioner since 1998. Contact Bob if you Location: EssentialZen Yoga Studio/ 330 East Garfield Road/
have any questions, or to schedule an appointment for a Aurora Ohio
Personalized Healing Session. rjsinbalance@windstream.net More information: www.essentialzen.net
330-963-6814
6 Classes Thursdays
#2019.080 May 2 – June 6 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $60 Dance Mixx by Jazzercise
Location: Walker Building Burn up to 600 calories in this fun, powerfully effective 60
minute total body workout. Entire class may be done either
high or low impact. Jazzercise combines dance-based cardio
with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and
lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed
to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of dance,
Just Meditation resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Dance
Meditation is a specific technique for resting the mind and yourself fit and change the shape of your body today!
attaining a state of consciousness that is totally different Instructors: Joan Tomko, Wendy Walter & Associates,
from the normal waking state. In meditation you are fully Certified Jazzercise Instructors
awake and alert, but your mind is not focused on the external
Mondays 5:40 p.m.
world or the events taking place around you. Your mind is
clear, relaxed, and inwardly focused. Wednesdays 5:40 p.m.
Our seated practice involves de-stressing the body and mind Thursdays 5:40 p.m.
through gentle stretches and focused breathing. The style Fee: $45/month EFT, unlimited classes. Day pass:
of meditation we will practice is gentle and effortless, and is $12. Other pass options available. Start anytime; class
designed to keep us fully grounded in the body, breath, and registration is continuous. Register at first class.
mind. Location: Walker Building, 129 W. Pioneer Trail
Meditating in a group setting such as this enables you to Aurora Jazzercise members are also welcome to attend
go into a deeper state of peaceful relaxation than is usually classes in Hudson, Stow and Macedonia for a total of 24
possible when meditating on your own. classes available each week.
Bring a blanket and a pillow (no mat necessary!) For more information go to www.jazzercise.com or contact
6 Classes Wednesdays Joan Tomko at 216-337-2207 or jazzaurora@windstream.net.
#2019.079 May 1 – June 5 7 - 8:15 p.m.
Fee: $60
Location: Walker Building
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www.auroraoh.com/parks • Office: (330) 562-4333EXERCISE/YOGA STEP to Fit Self-Help Acupressure
Are you looking for a simple, fun and effective fitness JIN SHIN JYUTSU®
program? Then look no further, STEP to Fit will deliver a
Empower yourself with easy to use, chemical free
challenge to your brain, your feet and to your heart thus
acupressure techniques and change your body’s response to
producing results!
everyday stress!
Step Training gives you an excellent cardio workout that is
Join us for this three part series to learn these simple
efficient and safe. Strength exercises are integrated through
“hands on”, self-care methods that will improve your overall
out the cardio, maximizing your calorie burn during and even
health. This is the beautiful art of Jin Shin Jyutsu®, an
after your workout. A stability ball is added to enhance your
ancient Japanese form of gentle touch therapy. You can
flexibility and to challenge your core muscles. Fresh music
relieve discomforts such as headaches, anxiety, back
that makes you want to move keeps you energized and
problems and digestive issues, just to name a few!
pushing to the very end. All this in one fun and friendly class
making you want to return for more! Learn how to locate and use the 26 “energy locks” to bring
a natural balance to your body’s energies to promote health
Please come & check us out – the 1st class is
and well-being. Written material is provided with each class
complimentary.
for follow-up and practice at home.
Our classes run continuously and your registration can be
completed with the instructor at your first class. Questions? Instructor: Sandy Wiebusch, Licensed Massage Therapist
Please call instructor 440-364-6125 and Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu® Self-Help Instructor with over
20 years of experience.
Instructor: Sharon Tebbano, ACE, AEA and AFAA certified
For any specific questions regarding the classes, please call
instructor and personal trainer
or text Sandy at 440--279--8620
Mondays 7 - 8 p.m.
Week I
Wednesdays 7 - 8 p.m.
You will learn two 15-minute daily routines to calm your
Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m. nervous system and strengthen your immune system.
Fee: Unlimited - $45/month Through your own gentle touch you will learn to activate the
Drop In Fee: - $8/class smooth movement of energy in your body.
Instructor provides all equipment Saturday
Location: Walker Building #2019.069 April 6 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Week II
Learn the location, meaning and use of the 26 specific areas
on the body called, “Safety Energy Locks.” Begin to connect
specific areas to easily and quickly move through blocked
areas in your own body.
Saturday
#2019.070 April 13 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Week III
Learn special “flows” to alleviate discomforts in the body
such as headaches, backaches, arthritis, etc. Practice eight
powerful finger postures or Mudras to create unity between
body and mind.
Saturday
#2019.071 April 27 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fee: $32 per class or $90 for all three classes - Each
participant will also receive a 15% discount for an hour long
private Jin Shin Jyutsu session with Sandy!
Location: Walker Building
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Office: (330) 562-4333 • www.auroraoh.com/parksSPECIAL INTEREST
Basics of Essential Oils Travel Affordably With Joe
Have you heard the buzz about essential oils and wondered “The Coupon Guy”
what it’s all about? Wellness Advocate and Essential Oil
You really can vacation affordably without breaking the bank!
Educator, Jessica Workman will demonstrate the basics of
Discover how to find the best prices for cruises, car rentals,
essential oils, including what they are and the incredible
hotels, Disneyworld, flights, local attractions, and much
health and well-being benefits. Learn how they work, what
more. We will cover the best on-line sites that offer savings
to use and how to use them. There will be a selection
for the traveler and find the best deals on meals and drinks.
of oils available for purchase, if you wish, following the
Learn how to travel extensively, not expensively!
class. For questions call Jessica at 330-256-5746 or email
essentialoilbuzz@yahoo.com. Check out her website: www. Instructor: Joe Daugirdas
mydoterra.com/jessicaworkman1 1 Class Monday
1 Class #2019.082 May 13 7 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Jessica Workman, Wellness Advocate Fee: $15
Each class is on Tuesdays from 1 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Walker Building
#2019.072 Apr. 2
#2019.073 Apr. 16
#2019.074 May 7
#2019.075 May 21 Learn Guitar
#2019.076 June 4 Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but
#2019.077 June 18 just didn’t have the opportunity or time? Well, now is the
Fee: $5 time! Beginning students will learn chords, strumming, a bit
Location: Walker Building of finger picking, reading music as well as proper form using
minimum movement principle. With a small class size the
instructor will be able to help each student learn at their own
pace in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Stress Away with Japanese Instructor: Paul Moskun, professional guitarist
Acupressure 6 classes Thursdays
Experience the gentle touch of Japanese acupressure---Jin #2019.015 Mar. 21 – May 2 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Shin Jyutsu. You will relax on a massage table, fully clothed, Fee: $95
while a licensed therapist connects specific areas (“energy
Location: Leighton School Music Room
locks”) on your body. As your circulation improves and
your tension “melts” away, you may well feel healthier with
renewed energy as your body finds its own inner harmony and
balance.
Therapist: Sandy Wiebusch, L.M.T., has studied and
practiced Jin Shin Jyutsu since 1998.
To schedule your hour long private session call Sandy at: Painting with Acrylics
440-279-8620 Has learning to paint been a goal or dream, or have
1 session you taken a one night paint class and would like to
#2019.013 learn more? This program is designed for the beginner
Fee: $75 and intermediate level painter. Instructor and artist,
Jay Paktinat will guide you step by step as you learn
Location: Walker Building to create expression on canvas with the fundamentals
of color mixing, composition and value. Students
will start by painting simple still life, landscape or
seascape, then move on to more complex compositions.
Don’t think you’re an artist? This class will change your
Cutting the Cord mind!
The cost of Cable TV keeps going up and up, and while Instructor: Jay Paktinat, Jay has been painting nearly his
many of us would love to cut the cord, the alternatives seem entire life. His own work reflects various artistic styles
confusing. Discover how to get free TV, including using an including, Realism, Impressionistic and Abstract. Through his
easy-to-intall antenna or free streaming video services. Find passion for art and teaching, Jay has found joy and peace
out your options for streaming video devices, including Roku, in his life that is reflective in his approach to instruction. Jay
Apple TV, Google Chromecast, or Amazon Fire TV Stick and truly believes that everyone has the potential to become an
what shows you can access with them, including live TV and artist!
sports. Find out which of the many streaming video services 4 Classes Tuesdays
from Hulu, Sling, Netflix, to Playstation Vue and many more #2019.067 Apr. 16 – May 7 7 – 8:30 p.m.
are best for you. Make sense of all the confusion of switching #2019.068 May 21 – June 11 7 – 8:30 p.m.
from cable to another service and the technical parameters
needed to do so. Find out how much you can save! Fee: $159 (includes all supplies)
Instructor: Joe Daugirdas, Joe the Coupon Guy Location: Walker Building
1 Class Tuesday
#2019.081 May 7 7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $15
Location: Walker Building
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Office: (330) 562-4333 • www.auroraoh.com/parksSENIORS
UPCOMING TRIPS & OUTINGS - SENIORS ON THE GO, GO, GO...
Pre-registration is required for all trips. Your ticket/seat is not guaranteed until payment is made. Trips depart from
the parking lot at City Hall. Please arrive 15 minutes before the posted departure time on your receipt.
Non-Residents pay $1 more per trip. Trip information is subject to change.
Mild: May require some leisurely walking. There may be minimal steps or uneven surfaces and some standing.
Moderate: May require moderate walking and extended standing. There may be steps or uneven surfaces.
Strenuous: May require extended periods of walking and standing. There may be numerous steps or uneven terrain.
Monday, March 18 Thursday, March 28 Tuesday, April 16
Lunch Bunch @ London Hanna Theatre - Taming of the Lunch Bunch @ Dutch Country
Pickle Works in Brecksville Shrew Restaurant in Middlefield
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(Mild) (Mild) (Mild)
Fee: $2 (Lunch OYO) Fee: $29 (Lunch OYO) Fee: $2
Tuesday, March 19 Monday, April 1 Wednesday, April 17
Packard Music Hall - Benise: Indian Museum of Lake County Lake County Tour with Guide
Fuego! At the Indian Museum you will discover We will take a ride and see Lake
5:30 - 10:30 p.m. archaeological sites and material related County’s most historical sites.
(Mild) to the history and antiquities of Native 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: $27 Americans of Lake County, the State of (Moderate)
Ohio and North America. Fee: TBD
Wednesday, March 20 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Trinity Cathedral Brown Bag (Moderate) Friday, April 19
Concert Fee: $13 (Lunch OYO) Old Cleveland Trip
Movie Memories: From Crooners to We will visit Dunham Tavern, the oldest
Heartthrobs – JR Fralick will transport
Wednesday, April 3 building in Cleveland, 5th Avenue
you back to movie heaven with songs Palace Theatre – Phantom of the Arcade, the Arcade Building and have
near and dear to everyone. Bring a Opera lunch at Heinen’s downtown.
lunch or purchase one there. 5:45 - 11 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Mild) (Moderate)
(Mild) Fee: $71 Fee: $20 (Lunch OYO)
Fee: $10
Thursday, April 4 Wednesday, April 24
Friday, March 22 Perkin Stone Mansion Hollywood Casino
Cleveland Orchestra - Heldenleben We will have a guided tour of the former 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. home of Colonel Simon Perkins Jr, one (Moderate)
(Mild) of Ohio’s finest and most treasured Fee: $10
Fee: $36 examples of Greek Revival architecture.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, April 25
Wednesday, March 27 (Moderate) Palace Theatre - A Bronx Tale
National Museum of Psychology Fee: $20 (Lunch OYO) 5:45 - 11 p.m.
Part of the University of Akron, this (Mild)
museum invites you to explore the Friday, April 12 Fee: $54
history of understanding the human Hower House
experience. Highlights include This elegant home is filled with unique Friday, April 26
interactive exhibits on memory, treasures and furnishings collected by Cleveland Orchestra - Scriabin 4
intelligence, and personality; home the Hower Family during their travels
movies of Sigmund Freud; the stimulator around the world. We will eat first at
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
shock generator from Stanley Milgram’s Family Restaurant; tour will be at 1:00. (Mild)
obedience studies and artifacts from the 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fee: $36
Stanford Prison Experiment. (Moderate)
We will eat lunch first then go to the Fee: $15 (Lunch OYO)
Tuesday, April 30
museum. Packard Music Hall - Louis Prima,
10:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Jr. and the Witnesses
(Moderate) 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 (Lunch OYO) (Mild)
Fee: $27
Trip and event flyers are placed on the bulletin board weekly. Please stop by the Walker Building to check the bulletin
board on a regular basis so you don’t miss out on popular trips!
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www.auroraoh.com/parks • Office: (330) 562-4333SENIORS ONGOING PROGRAMS AT THE WALKER BUILDING
Bingo Walking Video Blood Pressure Screenings
Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. (High Impact Aerobics) 2nd Tuesday of the month
Donuts sponsored by Home Instead/Aurora Monday – Friday at 8 a.m. from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Manor the 1st week, Anna Maria/Family No charge or pre-registration required Sponsored by Family Tree
Tree 2nd week, The Avenue at Aurora the
3rd week, Brightstar the 4th week, and Arthritis Foundation Exercise Pamper Yourself with a
Independence Village the 5th week. Six
games will be played.
Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. & Manicure and/or Pedicure
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. (Spa Services by Sherry)
.25/game
This hour class will improve mobility March 28, April 25 & May 29
and muscle strength while decreasing Mini Manicures: $14 • Manicures: $20
Podiatrist Visit stiffness and fatigue. Each class includes Pedicures: $35 • Toenail Clips: $25
Dr. Lara Poduska, D.P.M stretching, balance work, cardio, and Sign up at the Walker Building
Complete Nail Care strengthening exercises which can be
March 19 & 26 performed standing or sitting, with or
Call Dr. Poduska’s office at (216) 662-0027 without light weights.
Rummy, Canasta,
to set an appt. Fee: $2 each class payable to Fitness Dominoes, etc.
FEE: Bring Medicare or insurance card for Professional, Janet Kennedy Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.
the doctor to file claim. (Bring a Sack Lunch)
Tai Chi You don’t have to know all the games! They
Gentle Yoga Thursdays from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. are easy to learn and fun to play.
Fridays 10 - 11 a.m. Tai Chi involves a series of movements No pre-registration needed
Would you like to sleep better at night, performed in a slow, focused manner. It
have improved energy, mood, and mental is low impact and puts minimal stress on Penny Poker
clarity? Most poses done in a chair or muscles and joints. Tuesday & Thursday at 12:00 p.m.
standing and you work at your own Fee: $5 per class payable to Vicki You don’t have to know the games. Bring
comfort level. Osborne RYT200, Certified Tai Chi pennies and nickels and have some fun!
Fee: $35/6 classes, payable to Instructor KSU No pre-registration is needed
instructor Victoria Osborne
Massage with Calling All Euchre Players:
Chair Volleyball Susan Lund, EMP Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. One Hour full body massage -$50
at the Walker Building Pre-register by calling (330) 995-9148 Dulcimer Players Needed
This is a great way to get a little exercise, or stop in the Walker Building. Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
meet new people, and have lots of fun! April 8 & 22 You don’t have to read music to learn the
A schedule of dates, times, and places 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. art of playing dulcimer.
we will play as well as who will visit and No pre-registration required
compete with us is posted at the Walker Mah Jong Free Lessons and
Building.
Games Bunco/LCR
Glucose Screening Beginners: Wednesday at 1:00 pm Mondays at 2:00 p.m.
4th Tuesday of the month Experienced players are welcome Bunco is a friendly dice game that involves
10 - 11 a.m. to play Wednesday & Friday 100% luck and no skill! The game is simple
from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. to learn… there are no decisions to be
Provided by American House Senior Care made, just pure luck & loads of fun.
Bring quarters for the popular dice game
Walking Video Left Right Center. Bring friends, make new
(Walk and Firm Low Impact Aerobics) friends.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9 a.m.
No charge or pre-registration required
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Office: (330) 562-4333 • www.auroraoh.com/parksSENIORS
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
Birthday Potluck Luncheon Aging in place…on a budget! Aurora Top Chef
Monday, March 25 Tuesday, April 9 Friday, May 3
Main course will be provided by Grande Anderson Center for Accessible Living will Heartland of Twinsburg and Maplewood of
Village. You will bring a side dish to share. be talking about accessibility basics in Twinsburg will be sponsoring this fun event.
We will play Bingo after lunch if you every area of your home. They will focus They will bring pizza; you bring your best
would like to stay. on solutions that help increase safety and recipe, main dish, side dish, appetizer, or
12 - 2 p.m. efficiency. dessert, which you prepare at home. We
No Charge – Register by March 11 2 - 3 p.m. will have “Celebrity” judges that will pick
No Charge – Register by April 2 the winning dish. The winner will then
Keep Seniors Moving move on to compete with other the winners
Monday, April 8 Spring Fling at area senior centers. You must register
Sponsored by Home Instead Wednesday, April 10 for this. In order to participate, you have to
10 - 11 a.m. Sponsored by Gardens @ Liberty Park bring your “best” dish.
No Charge – Register by April 1 12 - 2 p.m. 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Fee: $2 – Register by April 3
City of Aurora Transportation Program
Transportation is provided for Aurora seniors who are at least 65 years of age and adults with disabilities. Transportation is
available for medical appointments (except following a surgical procedure), routine errands, and senior events at the Walker
Building. For more information or questions, please contact 330-995-8795.
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