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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong>-<strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2012</strong> _<strong>Layout</strong> 1 9/5/12 10:58 AM Page 1<br />

FALL <strong>2012</strong><br />

People<br />

Healthy<br />

Places<br />

Healthy<br />

LOOK INSIDE for more......


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Inside<br />

WHATS<br />

3 LOCATIONS AND RENTAL INFORMATION<br />

4 RECREATION PROGRAMS<br />

5 RECREATION PROGRAM / TENNIS<br />

6 AQUATICS / SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

7 ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAMS / UPCOMING 2013<br />

General Information<br />

1. Payments may be made by Money Order, Cashiers Check or<br />

Personal Check (Driver’s license required for Personal Checks). For<br />

Facility Rentals, Personal Checks will not be accepted within 45<br />

days <strong>of</strong> event date. Payment may be made by credit card with<br />

on-line registrations (Subject to Convenience Fee).<br />

2. Refund Policies<br />

General: Our policy is to provide a 100% refund for anyone who<br />

submits a written request to the administrative <strong>of</strong>fice prior to the<br />

start <strong>of</strong> an activity. Any written refund requests received after<br />

the first day <strong>of</strong> an activity will be processed with a $20<br />

administrative fee. After the third day <strong>of</strong> an activity, there will be<br />

no refunds. There will be no refunds issued for materials or<br />

supplies purchased for an activity. This policy does not apply to<br />

one day programs, athletic leagues, special events, adult trips<br />

or facility rentals.<br />

One Day Programs, Athletic Leagues and Special Events: Our<br />

policy is to provide a 100% refund to anyone who submits a<br />

written request to the administrative <strong>of</strong>fice a minimum <strong>of</strong> one<br />

week prior to the start <strong>of</strong> an activity. No refunds will be granted<br />

within a week <strong>of</strong> an activity.<br />

Adult Trips: Cancellation requests must be received by the<br />

administrative <strong>of</strong>fice a minimum <strong>of</strong> three days prior to the trip. A<br />

credit will be applied to your account for use towards a future<br />

trip or activity. No refunds will be granted within three days <strong>of</strong><br />

the trip.<br />

Facility Rentals: Please refer to the facility rental application or<br />

call the <strong>of</strong>fice for details.<br />

3. Pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> Residency - Pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> residency is required to receive the<br />

resident rate. (<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong> water bill or FPL bill.)<br />

4. Registration Policy - A Birth Certificate is required for each child<br />

registered. Additionally, only parents and legal guardians are<br />

permitted to register their children. Parents must show valid<br />

identification at the time <strong>of</strong> registration.<br />

5. Returned Check Policy - For each returned check, the <strong>City</strong> will<br />

assess a service fee <strong>of</strong> $20, pursuant to Florida Statute 166.251,<br />

1991. No payment by check shall be accepted if a returned check<br />

was received from an individual’s bank during the past 24 months.<br />

6. Availability <strong>of</strong> Space - All activities, programs and facilities are<br />

first-come, first-serve. Each program/activity session must be<br />

registered for in advance. Activities with multiple sessions can be<br />

registered for one session at a time or a combination <strong>of</strong> all sessions<br />

at once. Facilities must be reserved at least 15 days in advance.<br />

* Dates, times and fees subject to change. Mail-in or Drop Box registrations are<br />

not permitted!<br />

PARKS & RECREATION<br />

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF<br />

JEFF GEIMER<br />

DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION<br />

LAURA VAN DE VEN<br />

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR<br />

RECREATION DIVISION<br />

ERNIE RAMOS<br />

RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT<br />

ANDREA A. RAMOS<br />

RECREATION SUPERVISOR<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARKETING<br />

KHALID SALAHUDDIN<br />

RECREATION SUPERVISOR<br />

ATHLETICS AND FACILITIES<br />

ANNALISA WALKER<br />

RECREATION SUPERVISOR<br />

COMMUNITY CENTERS AND AQUATICS<br />

BOBBY WATSON<br />

RECREATION SPECIALIST<br />

YOUTH ATHLETICS AND STADIUM<br />

PARKS DIVISION<br />

KEITH MILLER<br />

PARKS SUPERINTENDENT<br />

RON JACKSON<br />

PARKS COORDINATOR<br />

FACILITY MAINTENANCE<br />

ROGER MUSEAU<br />

PARKS COORDINATOR<br />

LANDSCAPING AND RIGHTS-OF-WAYS<br />

DARRELL PAYNE<br />

PARKS COORDINATOR<br />

TREES AND ATHLETIC FIELDS<br />

CARLOS FIGUEROA<br />

CLERICAL TECHNICIAN<br />

CITY COUNCIL<br />

ANDRE D. PIERRE, Esq.<br />

MAYOR<br />

MICHAEL R. BLYNN, Esq.<br />

COUNCILMAN<br />

SCOTT GALVIN<br />

COUNCILMAN<br />

JEAN R. MARCELLUS<br />

COUNCILMAN<br />

MARIE ERLANDE STERIL<br />

COUNCILWOMAN<br />

MICHAEL A. ETIENNE, Esq.<br />

CITY CLERK<br />

STEPHEN E. JOHNSON<br />

CITY MANAGER<br />

REGINE M. MONESTIME, Esq.<br />

CITY ATTORNEY<br />

PARKS & RECREATION<br />

COMMISSION<br />

NANCY K. BLOOM<br />

CHAIRPERSON<br />

KAREN DELEON<br />

PARLIAMENTARIAN<br />

RICHARD CUMBERLAND<br />

EVENS HENRY<br />

ENOCH MILIEN<br />

EDUARDO A. MOLLINER<br />

CHARLES NACIVRE<br />

MARTINE SAINT-AIME<br />

LUCIE TONDREAU<br />

The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong> does not<br />

discriminate on the basis <strong>of</strong><br />

disability in the admission, access<br />

to, treatment, or employment in its<br />

programs and activities.<br />

*Program times, fees & information<br />

are subject to change.<br />

Comcast Cable subscribers that live in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong> can tune into the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong><br />

community information channel on Ch. 77<br />

ABOUT THE COVER<br />

Cover designed by Romax Communications<br />

Cover photo by Paul Stoppi, www.stoppi.net<br />

The Joe Celestin Center (1525 NW 135 Street) is a 20,000 square foot facility that contains<br />

a multipurpose room, computer lab, arts and craft room, game room and the <strong>City</strong>’s first<br />

gymnasium. Initial programming at the Center will include various arts and craft classes,<br />

basketball, computer classes, fitness classes and volleyball. The Center will also be available<br />

for rent to host your social and sporting events. We look forward to having you visit our<br />

newest facility.<br />

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Note: If you wish to conveniently register<br />

online and you do not have an account with<br />

us, you (Parents and/or Guardians) must<br />

first come to the Parks and Recreation<br />

administrative <strong>of</strong>fice with pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Miami</strong> Residency (utility bill) and Birth<br />

Certificate (s) to set up your account.<br />

Register Online at:<br />

northmiamifl.gov/parks<br />

Register for all programs at:<br />

CITY OF NORTH MIAMI<br />

PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.<br />

12300 NE 8 Avenue<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong>, FL 33161<br />

305.895.9840


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LOCATIONS AND RENTAL INFORMATION<br />

CENTERS<br />

PARK FACILITIES<br />

RENTAL FACILITIES<br />

CLYDE W. JUDSON, JR.<br />

COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

12100 NW 16 Avenue<br />

305.688.6185<br />

GRIFFING COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

12220 Griffing Boulevard<br />

305.893.3771<br />

Meri Cena<br />

Recreation Leader II<br />

GWEN MARGOLIS<br />

COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

1590 NE 123 Street<br />

305.981.1518<br />

JOE CELESTIN CENTER<br />

1525 NW 135 Street<br />

305.953.3080<br />

Ernst Baptiste<br />

Recreation Specialist<br />

KEYSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

13050 Ixora Court<br />

305.893.0521<br />

SUNKIST GROVE<br />

COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

12500 NW 13 Avenue<br />

305.685.5461<br />

Maurice Laguerre<br />

Recreation Leader II<br />

TOT-LOTS<br />

ALFRED BESADE PARK<br />

11825 NE 19 Drive<br />

BREEZESWEPT TOT-LOT<br />

12501 NE 2 Avenue<br />

ENCHANTED FOREST<br />

TOT-LOT<br />

1725 NE 135 Street<br />

JOSEPH WEIL TOT-LOT<br />

AT KEYSTONE PARK<br />

13050 Ixora Court<br />

KIWANIS TOT-LOT<br />

12100 NW 16 Avenue<br />

NORTH MIAMI TOT-LOT<br />

Opa-Locka Boulevard<br />

at NW 2 Avenue<br />

PEPPER PARK TOT-LOT<br />

1255 NW 135 Street<br />

ROTARY - OVERBROOK<br />

SHORES TOT-LOT AT<br />

ALHAMBRA HEIGHTS<br />

200 NW 123 Street<br />

SUNKIST GROVE<br />

TOT-LOT<br />

12500 NW 13 Avenue<br />

NORTH MIAMI<br />

ATHLETIC STADIUM<br />

2555 NE 151 Street<br />

305.895.9840<br />

Bobby Watson<br />

Recreation Specialist<br />

BEN FRANKLIN PARK<br />

13400 NW 12 Avenue<br />

305.685.1383<br />

Anthony Garcia<br />

Recreation Specialist<br />

CAGNI PARK<br />

13498 NE 8 Avenue<br />

305.895.9840<br />

Anthony Garcia<br />

Recreation Specialist<br />

CLAUDE PEPPER PARK<br />

1255 NW 135 Street<br />

305.685.2265<br />

Eddie Milanese<br />

Recreation Specialist<br />

TENNIS<br />

PENNY SUGARMAN<br />

TENNIS CENTER<br />

1795 San Souci Boulevard<br />

13 Lighted Courts<br />

305.893.7130<br />

Ross Dubins<br />

Tennis Pro<br />

PEPPER PARK TENNIS CENTER<br />

1355 NW 135 Street<br />

12 Lighted Courts<br />

305.687.2298<br />

Paul Johnson<br />

Tennis Pro<br />

POOL<br />

THOMAS SASSO POOL &<br />

WATER PLAYGROUND<br />

1100 NW 125 Street<br />

305.681.0701<br />

Gary Paulino<br />

Aquatics Specialist<br />

ENCHANTED FOREST<br />

ELAINE GORDON PARK<br />

1725 NE 135 Street<br />

Office Phone: 305.895.1119<br />

Lola Heasley<br />

Park Naturalist<br />

JAYCEE PARK<br />

14195 NE 16 Court<br />

KEYSTONE PARK<br />

BOBBY HAMER FIELD<br />

13050 Ixora Court<br />

KIWANIS PARK<br />

12100 NW 16 Avenue<br />

NORTH BAYSHORE<br />

WILLIAM LEHMAN PARK<br />

12220 <strong>North</strong> Bayshore Drive<br />

OLEANDER PARK<br />

12100 NW 13 Avenue<br />

VETERANS MEMORIAL<br />

AT GRIFFING PARK<br />

NE 123 Street &<br />

West Dixie Highway<br />

POINTS OF<br />

INTEREST<br />

NORTH MIAMI<br />

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />

13100 West Dixie Highway<br />

305.891.7811<br />

NORTH MIAMI LIBRARY<br />

835 NE 132 Street<br />

305.891.5535<br />

NORTH MIAMI POLICE<br />

700 NE 124 Street<br />

305.891.0294<br />

PARKS OPERATION CENTER<br />

12181 NE 13 Avenue<br />

305.891.9334<br />

The following holidays will be observed during the <strong>2012</strong> calendar year<br />

(<strong>City</strong> parks will be open; <strong>City</strong> facilities will be closed.)<br />

Sun. Nov. 11 Veterans Day<br />

Thurs. Nov. 22 Thanksgiving<br />

Mon Dec. 24 Christmas Eve<br />

For information on available<br />

dates and rental fees for the<br />

following centers, contact the<br />

Parks & Recreation Department<br />

at 305.895.9840<br />

CLYDE W. JUDSON, JR.<br />

COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

Maximum capacity: 40 people<br />

GRIFFING COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

Maximum capacity: 75 people<br />

GWEN MARGOLIS<br />

COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

Maximum capacity: 200 people<br />

JOE CELESTIN CENTER<br />

Maximum capacity:<br />

Multi Purpose Room: 70 people<br />

Gym - Banquets: 250 people<br />

Gym - Athletics: 300 people<br />

SUNKIST GROVE<br />

COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

Maximum capacity: 100 people<br />

PARK PICNIC<br />

SHELTERS<br />

For information on available dates<br />

and rental fees, contact the Parks &<br />

Recreation Department at<br />

305.895.9840<br />

Available for meetings, parties, etc.<br />

ALFRED BESADE PARK<br />

11825 NE 19 Drive<br />

CLAUDE PEPPER PARK<br />

1255 NW 135 Street<br />

ELAINE GORDON<br />

ENCHANTED FOREST PARK<br />

1725 NE 135 Street<br />

Tues. Dec. 25 Christmas<br />

Mon. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve<br />

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R ecreation Programs<br />

Keystone<br />

Community Center<br />

13050 Ixora Court<br />

305.893.0521 • Ages: 6 - 14<br />

One Week Sessions<br />

Session #1 December 24 - December 28, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Session #2 December 31 - January 4, 2013<br />

Fees Per Session<br />

$80 Residents / $100 Non-Residents<br />

Fee includes: all trips, activities, daily snack and related transportation.<br />

No Camp December 25, <strong>2012</strong> & January 1, 2013<br />

**Extended camp hours available<br />

Camp Hours<br />

Monday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm<br />

Wednesday thru Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm<br />

** Additional fee required<br />

For more information please call: 305.895.9840<br />

TEENS IN ACTION<br />

Griffing Community Center<br />

12220 Griffing Blvd. • 305.893.3771 • Ages: 13 - 17<br />

POETRY NIGHT<br />

2nd & 4th Monday 5:00 - 7:45 pm<br />

Express yourself! Share your poetry with us.<br />

BAKING & MOVIE NIGHT<br />

4th Wednesday 4:30 - 7:30 pm<br />

Come bake with us and watch a movie!<br />

GAME NIGHT<br />

1st & 3rd Wednesday 3:30 - 7:30 pm<br />

Come out for an evening <strong>of</strong> games.<br />

KARAOKE OPEN MIC NIGHT<br />

2nd & 4th Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 pm<br />

Share your talent in the company <strong>of</strong> your peers.<br />

AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING<br />

PROGRAM<br />

Sunkist Grove Community Center<br />

12500 NW 13 Avenue • 305.685.5461<br />

Grades: K - 8<br />

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 2:00 - 6:00 pm throughout School Year<br />

Fees: $20 Residents / $25 Non-Residents<br />

No program on:<br />

<strong>2012</strong>: 9/3, 9/17, 9/26, 10/26, 11/6, 11/12, 11/22, 11/23, 12/24 - 12/31<br />

2013: 1/1 - 1/4, 1/18, 1/21, 2/1, 2/18, 3/22, 3/25 - 3/29, 5/27, 6/7<br />

S.A.C. YOUTH BASKETBALL<br />

TRAINING PROGRAM<br />

Joe Celestin Center<br />

1525 NW 135 Street • 305.895.9840<br />

Ages: 7 - 14<br />

Hours: Monday & Wednesday 6:15 - 7:30 pm<br />

Fees: $60 Residents / $80 Non-Residents<br />

October 8 - November 21, <strong>2012</strong><br />

(No Program: 10/31 and 11/12)<br />

Off season training to prepare for<br />

Basketball season.<br />

BALLET<br />

Keystone Community Center<br />

13050 Ixora Court<br />

$60 Residents / $80 Non-Residents<br />

Session #1 August 27 - October 22, <strong>2012</strong><br />

(No Class: Sept. 3, <strong>2012</strong>)<br />

Session #2 October 29 - December 17, <strong>2012</strong><br />

(No Class: Nov. 12, <strong>2012</strong>)<br />

Pre-School (Ages 3 - 4 years 5 mo.) Mon. 4:45 - 5:45 pm<br />

Kinder (Ages 4-1/2 - 5 years) Mon. 5:45 - 6:45 pm<br />

Advanced (Ages 10 - 16 years) Mon. 6:45 - 7:45 pm<br />

Session #1 August 30 - October 18, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Session #2 October 25 - December 20, <strong>2012</strong><br />

(No Class: November 12, <strong>2012</strong>)<br />

PEE WEE SOCCER<br />

Keystone Community Center<br />

13050 Ixora Court<br />

Ages: 3 - 5 years<br />

Fees: $60 Residents / $80 Non-Residents<br />

October 8 - November 21, <strong>2012</strong> • Mon. & Wed. 6:00 - 7:15 pm<br />

(No Program: 10/31 and 11/12)<br />

NO REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN ON-SITE!<br />

Pre-School (Ages 3 - 4 years 5 mo.) Thurs. 4:45 - 5:45 pm<br />

Primary (Ages 6 - 9 years) Thurs. 5:45 - 6:45 pm<br />

Register at 12300 NE 8 Avenue or online at: northmiamifl.gov/parks<br />

For more information please call: 305.895.9840 SPACE IS LIMITED!<br />

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YOUTH SOCCER<br />

Ben Franklin Park • 13400 NW 12 Ave.<br />

$90 Residents / $110 Non-Residents<br />

$30 uniform fee included. Participants keep uniforms.<br />

September 10 - December 8, <strong>2012</strong><br />

(No Program: Oct. 31, Nov. 12, 19-22)<br />

Coed - Juniors Tues. & Thurs.<br />

Ages: 5-10 1/2 • 6:00 - 7:30 pm<br />

Coed - Seniors Mon., Tues. & Thurs.<br />

Ages: 10 1/2 -14 1/2 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm<br />

Girls - Juniors Mon. & Wed.<br />

Ages: 5-10 • 6:00 - 7:30 pm<br />

GROWING UP GREEN<br />

Enchanted Forest - Elaine Gordon Park<br />

1725 NE 135 Street • 305.895.1119<br />

Grades: 3 to 5<br />

Hours: 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Wednesdays<br />

Per Session - $30 Residents / $50 Non-Residents<br />

September 5 - 26<br />

October 17 - November 14<br />

(No Class: October 31)<br />

November 28 - December 19<br />

USTA JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS<br />

We recommend players become USTA members. Membership<br />

cost is $19/year and entitles you to receive monthly magazines,<br />

a membership card and allows players to play in USTA<br />

sanctioned tournaments as well as the USTA Jr. Team Tennis.<br />

WINTER TENNIS CAMP<br />

Ages: 4 - 16 years<br />

December 24 - December 28, <strong>2012</strong><br />

$120 Per Week or $35 Per Day<br />

PENNY SUGARMAN TENNIS CENTER<br />

1795 Sans Souci Boulevard<br />

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm<br />

(No Class: Dec. 25, <strong>2012</strong>)<br />

Come out and join us on our blue courts this winter<br />

with our expert instructors. Learn proper tennis<br />

techniques along with a variety <strong>of</strong> fun and games.<br />

Campers are grouped by age and ability.<br />

T ennis<br />

PENNY SUGARMAN TENNIS CENTER<br />

1795 Sans Souci Blvd. • 305.893.7130 • Ross Dubins, Tennis Pro<br />

TINY TOT TENNIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6 years<br />

$14 Residents / $15 Non-Residents / Group Lesson<br />

$72 Residents / $82 Non-Residents / 6 Group Lessons<br />

Sat. 9:30 - 10:30 am<br />

Mon., Wed., & Fri. 3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />

AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 14 years<br />

$14 Residents / $15 Non-Residents / Group Lesson<br />

$72 Residents / $82 Non-Residents / 6 Group Lessons<br />

Mon. - Fri. 4:30 - 5:30 pm<br />

MEN’S TENNIS FOR HARD HITTERS . . . . . . . . Adults<br />

$18 Residents / $20 Non-Residents / Group Lesson<br />

$90 Residents / $96 Non-Residents / 6 Group Lessons<br />

Sat. 10:30 am - 12:00 pm<br />

Mon., Tues., Wed. 7:00 - 8:30 pm<br />

TENNIS FOR LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults<br />

$18 Residents / $20 Non-Residents / Group Lesson<br />

$90 Residents / $96 Non-Residents / 6 Group Lessons<br />

Wed. & Thurs. 7:00 - 8:30 pm<br />

MEN’S & WOMEN’S INTERMEDIATE . . . . . . . . . Adults<br />

$18 Residents / $20 Non-Residents / Group Lesson<br />

$90 Residents / $96 Non-Residents / 6 Group Lessons<br />

Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 10:30 am<br />

ADVANCED JUNIOR DRILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 14 years<br />

$20 Residents / $22 Non-Residents / Group Lesson<br />

$100 Residents / $110 Non-Residents / 6 Group Lessons<br />

Tue. & Thurs. 5:00 - 6:30 pm<br />

BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED 7 - 14 years<br />

$14 Residents / $15 Non-Residents / Group Lesson<br />

$72 Residents / $82 Non-Residents / 6 Group Lessons<br />

Sat. - Beginning or Intermediate 11:30 am - 12:30 pm<br />

Sun. - Intermediate or Advanced 11:30 am - 12:30 pm<br />

PRIVATE LESSONS<br />

$30 for each ½ hour lesson; $55 for each 1 hour lesson;<br />

$260 for 10 ½ hour lessons<br />

Call the tennis center for an appointment.<br />

Registration for the 6 clinics has to be used in 7 weeks.<br />

JOHNSON MULTICULTURAL TENNIS CENTER<br />

Pepper Park Tennis Program • 1355 NW 135 Street<br />

Paul Johnson, Tennis Pro - 786.218.6080<br />

BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE<br />

$14 Residents / $15 Non-Residents / Group Lesson<br />

$72 Residents / $82 Non-Residents / 6 Group Lessons<br />

August 20 - December 21<br />

Mon., Wed., Fri. 5:30 - 7:00 pm; Sat. 10:00 - 11:30 am<br />

HIGH PERFORMANCE / ADVANCED<br />

Advanced players play 5 times per week<br />

$18 Residents / $20 Non-Residents / Group Lesson<br />

$90 Residents / $96 Non-Residents / 6 Group Lessons<br />

August 20 - December 21<br />

Mon. - Thur. 5:30 - 8:00 pm and Sat. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm<br />

ADULT CLASSES<br />

$18 Per Session - Group Lesson (1 hour)<br />

$30 Per Session - Private Lesson (1 hour)<br />

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A quatics<br />

SASSO POOL<br />

1100 NW 125 Street • 305.681.0701<br />

SWIMMING LESSONS<br />

Fees: $35 Residents (Per Session) / $50 Non-Residents (Per Session)<br />

Weekday<br />

Session #1 . . . . Aug. 28 - Sept. 7<br />

Session #2 . . . Sept. 11 - Sept. 21<br />

Session #3. . . . . Sept. 25 - Oct. 5<br />

Weekend<br />

Session #1 . . . . Sept. 1 - Sept. 23<br />

PRESCHOOL WATER FUN ..........Ages: 3 - 5 years<br />

Tuesday - Friday 4:30 - 5:00 pm<br />

Saturday and Sunday 10:15 - 10:45 am<br />

Geared for preschool age children emphasizing water adjustment, breath<br />

control, floating and basic arm and leg movements. Children will be<br />

screened and grouped. Birth Certificate is required.<br />

BEGINNER SWIM LESSONS . . . . . .Ages: 6 - 14 years<br />

Tuesday - Friday 5:00 - 5:30 pm<br />

Saturday and Sunday 10:50 - 11:20 am<br />

Class is designed to allow participants to adjust to the water. Skills taught<br />

include prone glide, back float and basic arm and leg movements.<br />

ADVANCED BEGINNER* . . . . . . . . . . .Ages: 6 - 14 years<br />

Saturday and Sunday 10:15 - 10:45 am<br />

Students continue to work on skills taught in Beginner class as well as learn<br />

additional swimming strokes, proper technique and basic water safety.<br />

INTERMEDIATE* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ages: 6 - 14 years<br />

Saturday and Sunday 11:30 am - 12:00 pm<br />

Students who have successfully completed the Advanced Beginner<br />

course get the opportunity to perfect strokes, develop good technique and<br />

demonstrate prolonged endurance and survival skills in the water.<br />

ADVANCED* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ages: 6 - 14 years<br />

Saturday and Sunday 11:30 am - 12:00 pm<br />

Class will the coordination <strong>of</strong> strokes. Participants will improve their<br />

performance <strong>of</strong> all the strokes and increase their distance.<br />

ADULT SWIM LESSONS<br />

Fees: $4 Residents / $5 Non-Residents<br />

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 - 5:30 pm<br />

(classes ongoing)<br />

Learn to swim or improve your swim skills.<br />

NOTE: (*) must have instructor approval<br />

For more information call: 305.895.9840<br />

now <strong>of</strong>fering….<br />

Session #4. . . . . . Oct. 9 - Oct. 19<br />

Session #5 . . . . . Oct. 23 - Nov. 2<br />

Session #2. . . . Sept. 29 - Oct. 21<br />

JOE CELESTIN<br />

CENTER<br />

NEW!!<br />

• Fitness Classes • Arts and Crafts<br />

• Open Gym for • Computer Lab Hours<br />

Basketball & Volleyball • Gameroom Fun<br />

Call 305.953.3080 for<br />

more information.<br />

S pecial events<br />

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED TRAILS &<br />

KIDS FUN ZONE<br />

Annual Gated Event<br />

Where: Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park<br />

1725 NE 135 Street<br />

When: Friday, October 26<br />

Time: 7 – 11 pm<br />

Price: $5 per person or Family Pack: $20 (receive 5 tickets)<br />

Come out to enjoy our famous haunted trails and hay ride along with fun at the kids zone<br />

with great activities from Goodi-Bag Entertainment, Food available for purchase by the<br />

local Food Trucks, music and ghoulish entertainment.Volunteers/Actors needed (high<br />

school seniors and older). Volunteer Training Session Required. Call 305.895.9840 to<br />

RSVP and reserve your spot!<br />

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY<br />

When: Sunday, November 11 at 10 am<br />

Where: Griffing Park, Veterans Tribute Tower<br />

NE 123 Street & West Dixie Highway<br />

38 TH ANNUAL WINTERNATIONAL<br />

THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE<br />

Theme: The American Spirit<br />

When: Thursday, November 22 at 10 am<br />

Where: Starts at NE 6 Avenue & runs east along NE 125 Street to<br />

NE 12 Avenue. Stage Areas: NE 6, 8, and 10 Avenues<br />

This year will be an exciting year with award winning bands, all competing for the<br />

title <strong>of</strong> “Best Band” <strong>of</strong> our parade, dance groups, Radio Disney, pr<strong>of</strong>essional floats,<br />

community groups and much more! So come out on Thanksgiving morning and join<br />

us – you will have plenty <strong>of</strong> time for your family dinner. Volunteers needed.<br />

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY FEATURING<br />

ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS LIGHT UP NORTH MIAMI<br />

When: Thurs., November 29 at 6 pm<br />

Where: MOCA Plaza • 770 NE 125 Street<br />

Enjoy holiday music, storytelling and dance as we<br />

light up <strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong>’s downtown plaza!<br />

Note: Vendor space and sponsorship opportunities available for all<br />

events. Call 305.895.9840 for details or visit northmiamifl.gov/celebrate<br />

• Shop Local Produce<br />

• Weekly Food Demos<br />

• Check Out the<br />

“Item <strong>of</strong> the Week”<br />

Farmers<br />

Market<br />

Every Thursday, rain or shine year-round<br />

11 am - 5 pm (except the month <strong>of</strong> September)<br />

MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125 Street<br />

northmiamifarmersmarket@about.me<br />

• Enjoy Healthy Lunches<br />

• Natural Products<br />

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GRIFFING COMMUNITY<br />

CENTER<br />

12220 Griffing Blvd.<br />

Yearly membership required*<br />

Residents FREE / Non-Residents $20<br />

You may register at Griffing Center or<br />

The Parks & Recreation Office<br />

12300 NE 8 Avenue • 305.895.9840<br />

CANVAS PAINTING CLASS<br />

Fee: $16 - 8 classes<br />

Fridays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm<br />

October 5 - November 30<br />

(No Class: November 23)<br />

Students will learn how to paint on canvas.<br />

NEW!<br />

CROCHET CLASS<br />

Fee: $14 - 7 classes<br />

Mondays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm<br />

August 27 - October 22<br />

(No Class: September 3, 17, 9/24 class will be on 9/27)<br />

Fee: $16 - 8 classes<br />

October 29 - December 17<br />

Supplies purchased by the participant.<br />

Learn how to crochet and make beautiful ponchos, hats. and more.<br />

JEWELRY CLASS<br />

Fee: $36 - 9 classes<br />

Wednesdays (1st, 3rd & 5th) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm<br />

September 5 - December 19<br />

Class on Sept. 19 will be on Sept. 12<br />

Supplies purchased by the participant.<br />

Learn to bead using stringing and wirework techniques.<br />

NATURE’S ART PAINTING CLASS<br />

Tuesdays or Thursdays 11:00 am - 2:00 pm<br />

Fee: $14 - 6 classes<br />

Session 1: August 28 - October 23<br />

August 30 - October 25<br />

(No class: 9/4, 9/6, 9/11, 9/13, 10/2 & 10/4)<br />

Session 2: November 6 - December 18<br />

November 8 - December 20<br />

(No class: 11/22, 12/4 & 12/6)<br />

Thursday 11/22 class will be made up on 12/4<br />

Learn leaf painting, how to paint on clothing, glass, bottles and more.<br />

PILATES<br />

Fee: $32 - 8 classes or $5 per class<br />

Tuesdays & Fridays 7:00 - 8:00 pm<br />

Session I: September 4 - September 28<br />

Session II: October 2 - October 26<br />

Session IIl: October 30 - November 30<br />

(No Class: November 20 & 23)<br />

CLUBS & GROUPS<br />

CENTRAL HOMEOWNERS<br />

Free open to public: Tuesday, 7:00 pm<br />

Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18<br />

GREEN THUMB GARDEN CLUB<br />

Membership: Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm<br />

Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 & Dec. 6<br />

HEALTH & WELLNESS SEMINAR<br />

Free open to public: Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm<br />

Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14<br />

SEW’N SEW QUILTERS & CRAFTERS<br />

Membership: Wednesday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm • Ongoing<br />

CLYDE W. JUDSON JR.<br />

COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

12100 NW 16 Avenue<br />

FREE CLASSES<br />

COME SPEND YOUR DAY WITH US!<br />

Through: N.A.F.A. (New Alternatives for Adults)<br />

A wide range <strong>of</strong> FREE recreational and<br />

cultural activities are <strong>of</strong>fered to adults<br />

Monday - Friday (on-going)<br />

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM<br />

PLAY CARDS • DOMINOES<br />

CHESS • FITNESS ACTIVITIES<br />

HEALTH SCREENINGS<br />

BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES<br />

SPECIAL FIELD TRIPS • GARDENING<br />

For more information call:<br />

Mario Apollon 305.335.2967<br />

Bus Trips<br />

Transportation Fee: $3.00<br />

Admissions and meals are additional<br />

BAYSIDE MARKETPLACE<br />

Saturday, September 15 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />

Pickup at 10:00 am from Griffing Center<br />

AUTUMN FESTIVAL OF ORCHIDS<br />

@ THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI BANK UNITED CENTER<br />

Saturday, October 6 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />

Adult & Senior Fee: $10.00<br />

Pickup at 9:00 am from Griffing Center<br />

SAWGRASS MILLS MALL<br />

Saturday, November 17 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />

Pickup at 10:00 am from Griffing Center<br />

Dine Out Club<br />

Transportation Fee: $3.00<br />

Admissions and meals are additional<br />

September 19 - Flashback Diner<br />

October 10 - Longhorn Steakhouse<br />

November 14 - Smokey Bones<br />

December 12 - Sage Bagel & Deli<br />

2013 Upcoming Programs<br />

Youth Programs<br />

• Youth Basketball<br />

• Youth Soccer<br />

• Peewee Basketball<br />

• Peewee Soccer<br />

• Track & Field<br />

• Tennis<br />

• Ballet<br />

• Afterschool Program<br />

• Spring Break Camp<br />

Registration Available December <strong>2012</strong><br />

Call 305.895.9840 for more information<br />

• Arbor Day<br />

• Spring Egg Hunt<br />

• Earth Day Cleanup<br />

Events<br />

FT. LAUDERDALE DUCK TOUR<br />

Saturday, December 22 - Time: TBA<br />

Adult Fee: $32.00 & Senior Fee: $26.00 W/ID<br />

Pickup TBA<br />

BUS TRIPS & DINE OUT CLUB<br />

Payment required 1 week prior to the trip.<br />

Cancellations must be made 48 hours<br />

prior to the trip.<br />

Pickup location: Griffing Center<br />

Will pickup at Clyde W. Judson Jr. Center,<br />

Sunkist Grove and Gwen Margolis<br />

Community Center upon request.<br />

Adult Programs<br />

• Tennis<br />

• Basketball<br />

• Volleyball<br />

• Griffing Center, Clyde W. Judson Jr. Center &<br />

Joe Celestin Center Active Adult programs<br />

• Kickball - <strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong> Athletic Stadium<br />

www.kickball.com/flnorthmiami<br />

• Dodgeball - Joe Celestin Center<br />

• Men’s Rugby - Ben Franklin Park<br />

www.miamitridentsrugby.com<br />

• Girls and Women’s Field Hockey -<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong> Athletic Stadium<br />

www.miamifieldhockey.us<br />

• Haitian Flag Day<br />

• Memorial Day<br />

• July 4th<br />

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Parks and Recreation<br />

12300 NE 8 Avenue<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong>, FL 33161<br />

Catch the NoMi Express!<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong>’s FREE<br />

Community Bus Service<br />

Buses run on<br />

BIODIESEL fuel,<br />

Foragree<br />

greener ener <strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong><br />

NEW ENHANCED<br />

SERVICES<br />

ES AVAILABLE:<br />

AILABLE<br />

certain routes run until<br />

10 pm, additional route<br />

in the<br />

eafternoon.<br />

See website e for details.<br />

Need a ride to the library ry or <strong>City</strong> Hall?<br />

Take a trip on the NoMi Express.<br />

With four easy routes, this free transit service helps you<br />

reach a variety <strong>of</strong> destinations within <strong>North</strong> <strong>Miami</strong> with ease.<br />

The NoMi Express operates Monday - Friday, with no service on<br />

weekends or <strong>City</strong> observed holidays. Please check the <strong>City</strong>’s website<br />

<br />

<br />

For more information call the NoMi Dispatch at 305-947-9995, 24-hours a day.<br />

northmiamifl.gov/nomibus<br />

Funded by:<br />

Peoples Transportation Plan

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