ADULTACTIVI TIESAARP DRIVER’S SAFETY PROGRAMREFRESHER COURSEDo you want to receive up to a 10%discount on your car insurance forthe next three years? If you have hada previous 8-hour class, register forthis 4-hour, state-approved refreshercourse. While no driving or testing isnecessary, attendance is required for credit and certificate.Course fills quickly. Have your driver’s license number availablefor efficient registration. To receive the AARP membership discount,you must register at the front desk during regular <strong>of</strong>ficehours with pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> your membership.Thursday, September 10 ..............................9:00 am-1:00 pmThursday, October 15 ..................................9:00 am-1:00 pmThursday, November 12...............................9:00 am-1:00 pmThursday, December 10 ...............................9:00 am-1:00 pmLocation: <strong>Crystal</strong> Community CenterFee: $12 residents with AARP memebrship$16 residents without AARP membership$18 non-residents with AARP membership$20 non-residents without AARP membershipSOO BAHK DOA classical martial art <strong>of</strong>Korean and Chinese originthat helps develop confidencethrough theintegration <strong>of</strong> intellect, body,emotion and spirit. Improvebalance, flexibility and fitnesswith valuableself-defense techniques.Program is <strong>of</strong>fered at the<strong>Crystal</strong> Community Center throughout the year. Pay on amonth-by-month basis and start at the first <strong>of</strong> any month.Additional optional fees for uniform, testing and tournamentsare paid to instructor. Register at either <strong>Crystal</strong> or RobbinsdaleRecreation Departments. Make checks payable to: <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>Robbinsdale.Mondays, Wednesdays........................................7:30-8:45 pmSaturdays .......................................................10:30 am-NoonFee: $42/month for residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Crystal</strong> and Robbinsdale$48 non-residents<strong>NEW</strong>!!!ADULT PASTEL ARTSLearn the Fine Art training <strong>of</strong> 10-year Atelier-trainedInstructor Sandy Nelson. Pastel is a medium used for over200 years to finish Landscapes, Still life and Portraits.*Pastel Tip – Pastels are a powdered pigment instead <strong>of</strong>paint and a very forgiving medium to erase and correctcolor. The more you build your color the more it will turninto a painting. You will need to bring pastels or pastelpencils or instructor will show you best choice for a set atMichaels first day <strong>of</strong> class.Location: <strong>Crystal</strong> Community CenterFee: $24 residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Crystal</strong>, New Hope, Robbinsdale$30 non-residentsSession 1 (Activity 5785)We will start with a colorful Autumn Glade fall paintinglearning light and reflection. We will design a still-lifearrangement, and end with a Portrait learning outline or(mapping) then values, and finishing with pastel. Registerby September 17.Thursdays, October 1-15 ............................10:00 am-NoonSession 2 (Activity 5786)During this session we will be making a Winterscape withice skaters on a pond on a beautiful snow day including apastel sky. This is a great painting to learn blending on acool winter sky. Also, drawing a festive Holiday arrangementand start your first pastel portrait. Register byOctober 29.Thursdays, November 5-19 ........................10:00 am-NoonJAPANESE SUMI-EPAINT CLASSUse the oriental brush, rice paper and Sumiinks. Instructor Reiko Shellum Koeck teachesand guides students based on level and ability.Note: Materials may be purchased from instructorat first class for approximately $40. No class onNovember 27.Session 1: Fridays, September 25-October 30 ....10:00 am-NoonSession 2: Fridays, November 6-December 18 ...10:00 am-NoonLocation: <strong>Crystal</strong> Community CenterFee: $47 residents, $52 non-residentsCRYSTAL RECREATION DEPARTMENT763-531-005214WWW.CI.CRYSTAL.MN.USWWW.CRYSTALCONNECT.ORG
ADAPTIVE/55+ACTIVI TIESREACH FOR RESOURCESThe adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort with cities <strong>of</strong> Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley,Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and REACH for Resources. Services include information, referral, advocacy andcounseling. An integration specialist is on staff to assist people who are interested in participating in “non-adaptive” recreationprograms. NOTE: For persons not living in one <strong>of</strong> the above communities, you are considered a “Non-Resident” and need to add$5 to the registration fee. For more information, call 952-988-4177.YOUTH PROGRAMS (Ages 5-12)• Nature Discovery• Yoga• Kid-fu• BowlingADULT PROGRAMS(Ages 18+)• Bowling• Wednesday Night Special• Yoga• Walking Club• On The Town• Weekend RespiteTEEN PROGRAMS(Ages 13-21)• Active Adventures• Bowling• Girls Club• Social Seekers• Weekend RespiteSPECIAL EVENTS• Ghostly Gala – join us for our annual spooky celebration– October 24• Fall Formal – an elegant evening with friends –September 25• Blast from the Past Dance – November 13• Friday evening dances – October 16 and November 20<strong>Crystal</strong> Friendship CenterThe Friendship Center extends a special welcome to the 55+ population! We are dedicated tohelping you live a purposeful life! Have a look at our rich variety <strong>of</strong> programming opportunitiesto help you pursue your interests, cultivate friendships and meet your educationaldesires. We invite you to use us as a recreation resource designed with you in mind – comeparticipate in our diverse and inclusive special events and multi-faceted programming. We<strong>of</strong>fer a large gathering room complete with c<strong>of</strong>fee and cookies for a minimal donation, book,magazine/newspaper and puzzle library for your intellectual stimulation, an attached billiardsroom, and additional space <strong>of</strong> all sizes for special events. Beyond the walls <strong>of</strong> the Community Center, explorethe abundant city parks and inter-organizational partnerships for outdoor enthusiasts. Letus enhance your quality <strong>of</strong> life with a warm and welcoming atmosphere full <strong>of</strong> others, likeyou, looking for a way to give your life meaning after retirement. The required membershipto the <strong>Crystal</strong> Friendship Center is open to all individuals age 55 and better for a fee<strong>of</strong> $10 for <strong>Crystal</strong> residents and $12 for non-residents per year, which allows the memberto:• participate in and receive discounts for all center activities• receive the Prime Time News – a bi-monthly newsletter with advance notice <strong>of</strong>trips, classes, special events, entertainment and partiesPlease note the Prime Time News may be purchased at the <strong>Crystal</strong> Community Centerfront desk for 50¢ a copy for non-members.CRYSTAL RECREATION DEPARTMENT763-531-005215WWW.CI.CRYSTAL.MN.USWWW.CRYSTALCONNECT.ORG