LONG CENTER NEWSLETTER

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1 June 2017 LONG CENTER NEWSLETTER June Closures Sat. 6/3: Both pools closed all day Fri. 6/9: Both pools closed all day Sat. 6/10: Both pools closed all day 6/12-11/31: Pools closed for renovations Sat. 6/24: All courts closed all day Cancelled Activities Drop-in Volleyball: Mondays cancelled for summer Canceled- June 3, 24 Table Tennis: Canceled- June 3, 24 Pickleball: Thursdays cancelled for summer POOL NEWS The Long Center Pool will be closed tentatively from June 12 to November 30th. We hope to be finished earlier. During the entire construction period Morningside Pool will be open for Lap swimming. In addition to Morningside; Ross Norton, North Greenwood and Clearwater Beach pools will be open for swimming during their regular summer hours. If you have any additional questions regarding the renovation please contact Rich or Mark at (727) Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will be thoroughly impressed and satisfied with the new and updated Long Center Pool. Hours of Operation Mon. - Thu., 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. and holidays closed Pool Mon. - Thu. 6 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Fri., 6 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. - Noon Sun. and holidays closed Please Note: The Long Center pool is closed on federal holidays and during some swim meets. Please check facility closures. Number of open lanes are subject to change N. Belcher Road Clearwater FL / (727) / Fax: (727) Recreation Center: Richard.Auskalnis@myclearwater.com, ext. 227 Pool: Mark.Roberson@myclearwater.com, ext. 107

2 SilverSneakers Signature Exercise Classes Free for SilverSneakers members. Non SilverSneakers fees; $4(W)/$5(W/O) Cardio Fit Mon.-Sat 9-9:45 am Increase cardiovascular strength, muscular endurance. Splash Tues. Thurs 9:15 to10:00 a.m. Improve flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Olympic Pool shallow end. Class will return fall of Yoga Tue., Thurs., 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Sat., 10 to 10:45 a.m. Increase range of movement, strength and balance. Chair based exercises, yoga mat not required. BOOM: Mon., Wed., 6 to 7 p.m. A 60-minute class divided into two segments that combines the cardiovascular benefits of dance with the benefits of weight training in a fun, easyto-follow, high-impact class format. Boom Move It (30 min.). A heart-healthy cardio workout in the form of a non-stop dance party. Boom Muscle (30 min.). An action-based, functional and strength-conditioning class that provides a dynamic workout. Personal Training Fitness Orientations Learn how to operate all of the equipment in the Long Center Fitness Room. Saturday, 11 am Personal Training Group Fitness With Buster Designed to help individuals safely achieve their highest level of general health and fitness Call Buster for more information (727) Mon. Sat. by appointment $20 (W) / $22 (W/O) per session One on One Personal Training With Buster Focus on your individual needs with a private session Call Buster for more information (727) Mon. Sat. by appointment $40 (W) / $44 (W/O) per session Basketball Schedule Monday Thursday Tuesday Friday Wednesday Saturday & pm & pm & 530-9pm & pm & 430-7pm Open Court: 8 am. - 5 pm Times are subject to change. Please call (727) in advance to confirm open gym times.

3 Aquatic Classes Unless noted contact Mark Roberson for aqua class information ext. 107, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Ages 15+ Learn life saving skills to help keep people safe in and around the water. Includes certification in CPR/AED and First Aid. Books and pocket mask included. Mark for more information. $ 200 (W) / $220 (W/O) Plus $35 ARC on-line registration fee Masters Swim Team Ages 18+ Coached by Kennedy Law Racing Join Coach Matt Hess for daily workouts Tri-athletes, competitive swimmers, or those seeking a low- impact work-out to improve stroke technique, build endurance and camaraderie through workouts with specific purpose and individual feedback. For more information contact coach Matt at matthessh2o@gmail.com Mon. 5-6 a.m & 6-7 a.m. AQUATIC Mon. - Thu., 7-8:45 p.m. Tues. 10:30 a.m. noon & 7-8p.m. Arthritis Water Exercise $ 10 (W) / $11 (W/O) per class Wed.5-6 a.m & 6-7 a.m. & Improves health, strength and vitality. $ 100 (W) / $110 (W/O) per month 10:30-11:30 a.m. Class held in therapy pool. Thurs. 10:30 a.m. noon & 7-8p.m. With Dawn CLASSES Fri. 6-7 a.m. Synchro Stars Mon., - Thur., 10:15-11 a.m. $ 10 (W) / $10 (W/O) per day Ages 13 and under $ 4 (W) / $5 (W/O) per class $ 55 (W) / $61 (W/O) per month With Barbara Instruction on graceful moves of aquatic arts. Aqua S.M.I.L.E Private Swim Lessons Beginners: Tue., 4-5 p.m. With Jay Children, teens and adults, one-on-one $ 10 (W) / $11 (W/O) per class Water exercises in therapy pool to instruction with certified instructor. improve health, strength and vitality. Call (727) for prices and more Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-9:50 a.m. information $ 4 (W) / $5 (W/O) per class RETURNING Scuba Rangers- Kids City of Clearwater Scuba Learn to Swim Program Ages 8-9 During the club sessions kids will learn Ages 6 months and up about our environment, get more diving Of fering Parent/Child and experience and have a fun time together. Levels 1, 2, 3. Each session is 5 weeks, one day per week. (8 classes per session) Contact Rock Bottom Divers at Register Online at, for more information Saturday 9a.m.-noon $250 (W) / $275 (W/O) per session Clearwater Aquatic FALL Team 2017 (CAT) Scuba Certification Ages 10 and up Must have valid Clearwater Rec Card to Becoming an SSI Open Water Diver participate. is the best way to start your scuba A year-round competitive swim program adventure due to worldwide recognition! under the United States and Florida Open Water Diver course consists of 3 Swimming organizations. CAT provides a parts: Academics, Pool Training and Open positive learning environment for children Water Session. Course is conducted over wishing to get involved in competitive a 2 week time period, total of 8 classes. swimming. Swimmers are grouped Contact Rock Bottom Divers at according to age and ability for more information CAT office, Times TBD clearwateraquatics.com $250 (W) / $275 (W/O) per session Silver Splash Improve flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Lap Pool With Dawn Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:15-10 a.m. Free for Silver Sneakers members, $4 (W) / $5 (W/O) per class Springboard Diving Swimmers are encouraged to take class upon completion of Level 3 swim lessons. Youth Swim Workshop Activities to develop stamina and improve strokes. Participant must be able to swim 25 yards. Tue., 11:15 a.m. - noon School year only $ 5 (W) / $6 (W/O) $2 for each additional sibling per family

4 Youth Classes Archery Club Ages 8+ Basics of archery Sat., 11:15 a.m. - noon $ 10 (W) / $11 (W/O) per class $ 38 (W) / $42 (W/O) per month Chess Club All levels welcome. Mon., 9:30-11 a.m. $ 1 (W) / $2 (W/O) per class Gymnastics Ages 4-16 Beginners to advanced students learn acrobatic floor work exercises. Wed., 3:30-6:45 p.m. Please call Diane to schedule an evaluation (727) Times vary depending on skill level of participant. Beginners & Intermediate: 30 minute class, Advanced: 45 minute class. Beginner: $27 (W) / $30 (W/O) per Month Intermediate: $ 30 (W) / $33 (W/O) per Month Home School Archery Basics of archery Tue., 9-9:50 a.m. During school year only. $5 (W) / $6 (W/O) / $2 for each additional sibling per family Home School Physical Education Children participate in a variety of physical education activities. Held during school year only. Tue., a.m. $5 (W) / $6 (W/O) / $2 for each additional sibling per family Home School Weight Training Ages Introduction to weightlif ting, proper exercise form, use of equipment, basic routine, and Gym etiquette will be covered. Thur., 9-9:45 a.m. $24 (W) / $26 (W/O) per month Holiday Camps School s out but the fun is in at our camps. Children will participate in games, craf ts, sports and lots of fun! Camps are for children K-8th grade and run 7:30am - 5:30pm each day. Registration Starts the first business day of each month. School year only. Home School Karate/ Jiu-jitsu Martial arts instructed by black belt instructor Thu., a.m. $42 (W) / $47 (W/O) per month Karate/Jiu-jitsu Ages 6+ Learn discipline and respect while having fun and making Friends. All levels Mon. & Wed. 4:30-5:15 p.m. or 5:30-6:15 p.m. $55 (W) / $61 (W/O) per month Lil Dragons Ages 3-6 Motor skills, balance, karate techniques, and safety awareness. Sat., 9-9:30 a.m. $38 (W) / $42 (W/O) per month per Month Mixed Martial Arts Ages 16+ Street defense using martial art techniques from boxing, kali-eskrima and grappling. Tue., Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m. $55 (W) / $61 (W/O) per month Summer Camp: Elementary Camp & Teen Camp Children entering 1st thru 8th grade $90 (W) / $100 (W/O) per weekly session. Youth Dance Ages 3-6 years old Learn ballet and tap for beginners Thur. 6 6:45pm $40 (W) / $44 (W/O)

5 Adult Classes Adaptive Karate Increase self-esteem, independence, discipline, fitness, coordination Thu., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required $42 (W) / $47 (W/O) per month Intro to Ballroom Dancing With Arielle For Beginners wanting to learn the basics of ballroom dance. Tue., 5:15-5:45pm $30 (W) / $35 (W/O) per month Ballroom Dancing With Arielle Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Waltz, & Swing. Tue., 5:45-6:45 p.m. $10 (W) / $11 (W/O) per class Chess Club All levels welcome. Mon., 9:30-11 a.m. $1 (W) / $2 (W/O) per class Drop-in Volleyball Open drop-in volleyball program for medium to high skill level players. Sat., 8-11:30 a.m. & Tues., 5:30-8:30p Free (SS/Plus) $1 (W) / $2 (W/O) per class Happy Tap With Nellie Learn the fundamentals of tap and improve balance and memory while having fun. Opportunities to perform available. Beginner Class:Tue., 11a.m. - noon Advanced Class:Thu., 10:30 a.m.- noon $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) per class Kali/ Eskrima An ancient martial art from the Philippines that emphasizes the use of weapons. Wed., 9:30-10:30 a.m. $42 (W) / $47 (W/O) per month Mixed Martial Arts Street-oriented training. Tue., Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m. $55 (W) / $61 (W/O) Pickleball Played on a badminton court with a wooden paddle and whiffle ball. Mon.,9 a.m. - noon & 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., 9 a.m. - noon Fri., 1-4 p.m. Free (SS/Plus) $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) per day Private Pickleball Lessons With Bob For availability and information call Bob at (W) / $42 (W/O) per 1/2 hour $54 (W) / $60 (W/O) per hour Rungo Dance Fitness With Corrine Learn basic dance rhythms while burning calories, reinforcing coordination and balance. This class is part dance, part fitness. Mon., 6-7 p.m. Sat., a.m. $8 (W) / $9 (W/O) per class See instructor for private lessons. Rungo Performance Dance Awaken the star inside you with this dance choreography class. Mon., 7:15-8:30pm $8 (W) / $9 (W/O) per class Senior Exercise With Nellie Kellog Designed to increase flexibility, muscular strength, balance and range of movement for daily living. Wed., 8:30-9:30 a.m. $3 (W) / $4 (W/O) per class Table Tennis Club A friendly and experienced group of adult table tennis players that are eager to help you learn and improve. (SunriseTableTennis.com) Tue., Thu., 9 a.m. - noon, Sat., 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free (SS/Plus) $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) per day Yoga with Julie Proper alignment of yoga postures and stress-reducing breathing techniques Tue.,Thu., 7-8:15 p.m. $7 (W) / $8 (W/O) per class Zumba with Claudia High energy cardio-dance class. All fitness levels. Mon., Wed., Fri., 10:00-11:00 a.m. Mon. & Wed. 7:15-8:15pm Sat., 11:00a.m. - Noon $6 (W) / $7 (W/O) per class Strong by Zumba with Claudia Music-lead, high intensity interval training workout. Tue., Thu., 6-7 p.m. $6 (W) / $7 (W/O) per class

6 Starfish Social Club By Sean Maxfield No matter where you are originally from here at the Long Center-South Africa, The Philippines, Poland, Boston, or Clearwater- patrons from all these places gather for a special get-together that happens every month in the Starfish room. Patron Al Chen, a Long Center regular for 12 years and counting, is the man with the plan behind this LC favorite. Chen likes pickleball, using the fitness center and courts, and, of course, using the pool. He said he started the food and fellowship idea of this social club about 8 years ago. Everybody likes it, Chen said. We are from all over the place here. It s a melting pot, and it s getting bigger and bigger. We get staff that comes by. I look forward to it. Robert Ursul, a Long Center patron who has become a regular with the Starfish group, can attest to Chen s talent for getting people together. We have had as many as 30 people, Ursul said. Al does a good job. We call him the coordinator. Every time we speak, I gain a vast knowledge. The Starfish group began with a certain pool that patrons know and love-the LC pool. (It s) one of the reasons I stayed in this area, Chen said. That pool is so special. It s got a roof over it. There s no pool like it. I ve seen a lot of people come and go. Chen said the pool also has special abilities-besides being a place to relax and exercise, it is also a place to make friends. You work the jaw muscles in the pool, jaw-jack a lot, Chen said. There are so many nationalities in there-canadian, Indian, Pakistani, etc. It s like a social club. The common denominator is physical problems. They get some sort of relief, and then it gets social. It s gets conversational and you make friends. You can never have enough friends. Ursul said it is the melting pot/potluck idea that makes the Starfish group so special. The unique fact about our gang is that most of us are adopted Floridians-born in India, Poland, The Philippines, Canada, England, South Africa, etc. Ursul said. When we break bread, it s a celebration of varied origins, each of us now a chip in a comradeship-and-togetherness mosaic. And when joined by staff, our potluck reflects the Long Center s essence: we are healthy, we are family. And when this family talks, food becomes a regular subject. Chen himself loves to eat and talk about eating. I love to cook and love to eat, Chen said. I cook every night. It s a passion. Who doesn t love food? Chen said the social club started out with a core of friends and then it expanded to include LC staff. I, your writer, have attended, and it is as good as it sounds. They meet at least once every 2 months if not more and usually for about two hours on a Friday. Snowbirds are included. We invite people who are going to enjoy it, Chen said. Some are lonely and by themselves. It adds to the cohesiveness and makes it special. It s a hit! Everybody looks forward to it. It s great because it adds the social aspect to the pool, Ursul said. Former LC supervisor Shaun Beasley also enjoys the social club and has attended many times. Chen said Beasley s favorite is Italian food as readers of the newsletter should know. He loves all food, Chen said. Chen said Beasley talks about the club and gave them use of the room that has become their regular meeting spot. Shaun was very accommodating, Chen said. He enjoys this aspect of his work the best. He said it adds cohesiveness to everything. And just as Beasley was accommodating to them, the social club welcomes all and accommodates all who come. Chen said there are some patrons who are handicapped, can t cook, and have never had a home-cooked meal. The social club changes all that. Everybody cooks and brings something, Chen said. We discuss recipes-lot of anticipation. We talk about the food afterwards. And Chen said if you don t cook, then attendees are welcome to bring food from elsewhere. Some of them make great desserts, Chen said. The hardest thing is to coordinate a time that s good for everybody. There are times that the club even has themes for their monthly meetings, like a birthday party or a type of cuisine (Italian, Mexican, Chinese, etc.). Chen said he will ask people what they like to eat and go from there. Chen has made lasagna, chili, and lo mien just to name a few. Those are the most requested, Chen said. For April s get-together, Chen made shrimp-fried rice. I can say it was good because I recall having some lol. But as LeVar Burton once said on Reading Rainbow,...you don t have to take my word for it. It was a 10 out of 10. Ursul said of the shrimp-fried rice. It was great. Potlucks are the best. To see if you were reading the whole article: Chen s group has no real name yet (I just called them Starfish Social Club for the purpose of the story)-if anyone wants to come up with a name for the group, please talk to Max, Sean Maxfield, or Al Chen, and we will arrange a prize for the winning name. Thanks for reading!