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The AlabamianKelly Lyon

Publications Chair

Lindsay WrightExecutive Director

Alabama Recreation and Parks Association

2010 Board of DirectorsTommie Agee PresidentKen Ard, CPRP President-ElectTBA First Vice-PresidentRobin Brothers Past PresidentTBA SecretaryTBA TreasurerTina Kitchens, CPRP District 1 ChairPhilip Formby, CPRP District 2 ChairMike Sullivan, CPRP District 3 ChairCourtney Walker District 4 ChairSam Bailey District 5 ChairKeef Pettis District 6 ChairDavid Thompson District 7 ChairTBA CDS PresidentRegina Gresham Corporate Representative

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ContentsFeatures6 Welcome Your New President

14 The 2009 Annual COPP Golf Tournament

16 Cooking with Seniors “My life in a frying pan”

16 September Workshop in Orange Beach

18 2010 ARPA Conference Golf Tournament Registration

19 ARPA 2010 Conference Registration

20 ARPA Tentative Conference Education Program Schedule

22 Mobile Therapeutics Program

23 Index of Advertisers

Departments4 President’s Message

5 Executive Director’s Message

8 Leisure Lines

12 Upcoming Events

23 ARPA Calendar

2009 Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Committee Chairs

Alabama Five-O Committee Jennifer SmithAwards Committee Gayle MilamCertification Committee Natalie NormanConference Site Selection Lindsay WrightConference Education Program TBACOPP Committee Robin BrothersEducation Committee Robin Brothers Finance Committee TBALong Range Planning Committee Ken Ard, CPRPMarketing Committee Angie ShockleyMembership Committee Rosie KellyNominating Committee Robin BrothersProfessional Development Committee Mike Sullivan, CPRPPublications Committee Kelly LyonRecreational Sports Committee Willie MooreTherapeutic Recreation Committee Bernadette M. Burroughs

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From the

President Robin Brothers

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The stinger of a bee is 1/16th of an inch long. The rest of what you feel is enthusiasm. Through enthusiasm, we can climb the highest mountain and traverse the lowest valley. We must all continue to have great amounts of enthusiasm and use it to help propel us through.

As I reflect back on 2009, I see several examples of enthusiasm in our organization. Even through long days, the staff at the Spring TR Camporee kept smiling. At our state tournaments, the staff used enthusiasm to make the kids all feel like winners. In committee meetings, members were excited about the upcoming innovative programs and educational workshops. I can see a renewal of enthusiasm starting with our board of directors and filtering throughout the entire membership, even reaching over to the Alabama Recreation and Parks Foundation.

2010 will bring new educational opportunities for our members. We will host a Creative Camp 2010 in April with sessions on programming and more. There will be several low-cost workshops held at the state office. Our goal is to provide workshops that our members can afford to pay for out of their own pocket if necessary.

2010 will offer even more financial challenges, bringing with them membership retention and participation challenges. I also know our incoming president, Tommie Agee, has the internal motivation and enthusiasm to help us meet these head on and conquer them. I urge you to give him your support as he leads ARPA.

I would like to thank you all for your support during 2009. It was my pleasure and honor to serve ARPA as president and I look forward to continue to serve our organization. May God bless each of you.

Sincerely,

Robin BrothersARPA President


From theExecutive Director

Lindsay D. Wright

From the State Office

Hard to believe the holidays have already come and gone; it seems each year everything passes by a little quicker than the previous. But the New Year brings lots of exciting things in store for ARPA. To start with, the Annual State Conference is only days away, and this year it will be held in Orange Beach at the Perdido Beach Resort. The theme for this year is “Sail into New Directions,” and isn’t that what we all want to do at the start of a new year? This year’s conference will feature great education and an inspiring Opening General Session speaker. The speaker this year is Chette Williams. For those of you that have never heard of him, he is the Chaplain for the Auburn University football team and the campus director of the Auburn University Chapter of Fellowship for Christian Athletes. He speaks from the heart and has an amazing message! The education at conference this year will provide you with information and ideas to take back to your agency and city and hopefully take your parks and recreation department into “New Directions.” If you have not already registered to attend this conference, a registration form is available in this issue, along with the education grid.

So many things have been planned for 2010 that it is hard to fit everything into this one letter, but be on the look-out for several education sessions to be held at the State Office as well as around the state. The Education Committee has worked hard to try and provide a wide variety of topics to cover at an affordable rate, just in case you have to pay for these sessions out of your own pocket. Just another way that ARPA is heading in “New Directions” as well.

It is easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, and now that it is over (for another year) take some time for yourself and enjoy any of the great events that the different parks and recreation departments offer around the state. We encourage all members to submit information for the Leisure Lines and Upcoming Events section of the magazine, so take a look at what will be happening between now and April. You just might see something that you find interesting, or you might see an event that would be great to host in your city, too!

ARPA is hoping to have a new website design to unveil this year. My vision, along with the Board of Directors, is to have a more user-friendly site that still offers lots of great information. I am hoping to be able to include links for all our members, a photo gallery section from previous ARPA events, and contact information for state and federal officials and agencies. More information will be available soon. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

I would like to close with a sincere thank you to the 2009 Board of Directors and Committee Chairs and the entire membership of ARPA. Thank you for your leadership and guidance during an economically challenging year in 2009. Your hard work and determination will continue to ensure that ARPA is sailing into new directions!

Sincerely,

Lindsay D. WrightARPA Executive Director


Tommie Agee knows what it means to be on a team. From professional football to Team Opelika, most of Tommie’s success in life has been about teamwork. Tommie played sports for nearly 20 years and says, “Being a part of a team helped me to develop accountability and dependability.” Tommie played professional football for 9 years and had the opportunity to be part of a winning Superbowl team twice. “My playing surface and my teammates have changed over the years, but the overall team philosophy has not. The love that I have for the game has been transferred to the area of Parks & Recreation. I really love what I do.”

In his current job at Opelika Parks & Recreation, Tommie has an opportunity to step out of his administrative role frequently and coordinate the Department of Youth Football Leagues, the Hershey Track Program, the T-Ball Program and to assist with the Seniors Programs.

Welcome Your New President

Tommie Agee Asst. Director, Opelika Parks & Recreations

Tommie says his membership in ARPA “has allowed me to be a part of a bigger team.” He has found the network opportunities very valuable in helping him to become an exceptional professional. The continuing education opportunities and the opportunity to serve on the board of directors have allowed him to do an even better job in his department and to better serve the community.

As President of ARPA, one of Tommie’s goals is to help foster a sense of ‘ownership’ into the association. He hopes to enlist

the efforts of the entire association to plan programs that will meet the needs of the membership and generate more revenue. He plans to work with the team to find creative ways to increase revenue through membership retention.

Tommie and his wife, Anchylus have three children: Tyler (17), Torey (15) and Angelic (12). All three are honor students and are involved in extra-curricular activities. Anchylus has been awarded the Opelika City Schools Teacher of the Year Award and has been nominated for Alabama Teacher of the Year.

Tommie is the co-founder of Project GEAR – Groups of Examples Admitting Reality - a non-profit group set up to steer young people away from destructive lifestyles. His involvement on several boards and committees as well as several non-profit groups and city schools have molded him into an outstanding member of the community.

Tommie Agee “has our back” in ARPA, and surely the members of ARPA will have Tommie’s back as well as he tackles 2010 as the President of the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association.


WinfieldDespite rainy weather, Winfield Park and Recreation hosted the 10th annual Living History Day, Skirmish at Luxapalilla Civil War Reenactment, and Civil War Ball as part of the 35th annual Mule Day Festival. Area schools attended the living history day while square dancing was enjoyed by all who attended the Civil War Ball. www.winfieldparkrec.org.

The 3rd annual Winfield Elementary Calendar Girl Pageant was a huge success with 39 participants. All girls received a gift with a good time had by all. www.winfieldparkrec.org.

HuntsvilleCommunity Events Division partnered with Sci-Quest Hands on Science Center to hold the annual Hands on Trucks event on Saturday, October 17. 600 kids and parents got the opportunity to see 24 trucks up close. The highlights for some kids were the popsicles being given away out of the Bluebell Ice Cream truck. Others enjoyed climbing into the turret of an armored Humvee furnished by the U. S. Marine Corps Kilo Battery located in Huntsville.

GuntersvilleThe Guntersville Recreation Center has been busy with our fall happenings starting in September with “Melodies and Musings” a study of “Our Appalachian Legacy” in which our older adults learned to share and perform music or write stories about their life. Together musicians and writers shared their melodies and musings with other rural older adults, many of whom do not have access to cultural programs but had a chance to share their own heritage. A week of workshops covered Appalachian music, beginner dulcimer, guitar, art and writing. The week ended with an arts and craft fair featuring handmade instruments, jewelry, soaps, quilting, honey and beeswax candles and lots of great food for sale.

October began with a senior play day in which the senior adults from Marshall Counties seven Senior Centers converged at the Recreation Center for a morning of games that challenged the participant’s flexibility, endurance, strength and agility. The seniors had to do a minimum of six agility tests and two fun activities in order to receive a medal. The morning finished with a luncheon and awards were given to those seniors who completed the challenge.

The Recreation Center was the place to be on Halloween night where the candy was plentiful and the games and prizes kept the ghosts and goblins happy. Jim Camp passed out Hot Wheels cars to all

those that dared to come close. It was a cold chilly night and about 500 ghostly creatures came and participated in our mini outdoor carnival, our way of promoting safe trick or treating.

Ballroom Dance nights for the rest of the year are November 14 and December 12. There will be a New Years Eve dance on Thursday Dec. 31. This dance is sponsored by the Ballroom Dance Class. It will be a fund raiser for Cystic Fibrosis. The dances begin at 7:30 until 10:30 except the New Years Dance which will go to after midnight. Refreshments are included in the $10 per person fee to get in, and there will be several spotlight dances from competition dancers from the North Alabama area.

Guntersville will once again play host to the Dixie World Series Baseball Tournament in July 2010. This tournament will be played at the Bill Moore Majors Baseball Field. For more information contact Ken Ard at 256-571-7590.

BirminghamThe 4th annual PapaJohns.Com Bowl, pitting the SEC against the Big East, is a Jan. 2 tussle between teams representing arguably two of the more hard-nosed football conferences in the nation. For more information, go to www.swac.org and www.papajohnsbowl.com.

Our 18 recreation sites will post a full winter schedule of activities in athletics, arts and crafts, theatre, etc.

14 – Under Boys Basketball, Jan. 7 – Feb. 18, 2010.

Piper Davis Youth Baseball (Fred Plump at [email protected]) and Police Athletic Team (P.A.T.) Youth Baseball (Lt. Peoples at 205-324-9133) offer great coaching and mentoring for hundreds of young ball players. Registration starts Feb. 1.

If you’re man enough, adult rugby is a favorite at Ramsay Park, 3500 Country Club Road, Birmingham, 35213. For info, contact M. Laney at [email protected].

Adult softball at George Ward Park, 1901 Green Springs Avenue, Birmingham, 35205. Registration starts Feb. 2010. Contact D. Howell at [email protected].

Winter months are a wonderful time to ask, what’s in bloom at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens? Lots! And there is no better placeto enjoy classes in photography, gardening, art and more. You can call 205-414-3900or click on www.bbgardens.org or birminghambotanicalgardens.blogspot.com.

We would like to remember the friendships and contributions to the recreation community of Earnest Stewart, retired director at McAlpine Park Recreation Center and Alex Taylor, retired janitor at Inglenook Recreation Center. Both passed away in September 2009.

HomewoodWE LOVE HOMEWOOD DAY - This year we will have a big community reunion. Our day activities are tentatively planned to return to Homewood Park on May 1.

On Saturday, March 27th-11:00AM sharp in Central Park there will be an Egg Hunt for ages six months to 13 years old. Prize eggs, inflatables, and candy for all! For more info call Mike Sullivan at 205-332-6709.

HooverOne of the Hoover Recreation Center’s most popular programs is the Hoover Recreation Teen Board, a group of up to 12-18 talented and highly motivated high school students devoted to planning special events during the year for teens living in the Hoover community. Serving on the Teen Board teaches these teens to utilize planning and public relation skills and enables them to develop a vision for a project and through their own efforts, see that vision become a reality. Along with planning their own events, the Board also assists with the city’s large special events. Some examples of the Teen Board’s events in the past have been a mystery dinner theater, Concert in the Park, and Spin it to Win it ultimate Frisbee tournament. Our latest event was an Iron Bowl Bash which included various football related games and trivia. Prizes were presented to the best dressed Auburn and

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Leisure LinesAlabama teen. All of these events are FREE to high school students living in Hoover. Members of the Teen Board are selected through an application and interview process and serve for one or more years.

At the Hoover Senior Center, you will find active seniors enjoying a plethora of special events, health and educational speakers, outings and numerous activities! With membership numbers increasing, Hoover seniors will not get lost in the shuffle as they mingle at Hoover’s Meet ‘n’ Greet quarterly function. Some other upcoming events are our senior “Guess Who” event where members are asked to bring old photos of one another and you guess who’s who. We will also be hosting a Tea-time Sweetheart Dance where folks can enjoy line dancing, ballroom dancing as well as fellowship and refreshments. Don’t forget about our annual Health Fair being held in March where members have the opportunity to go through numerous free health screenings, while enjoying entertainment and food. You never meet a stranger here at our facility; Hoover’s happening!

TrussvilleOn March 27th we will be hosting a fishing expo, sponsored by the Bass Pro Shops, at the Civic Center. This will be an all day event with several B.A.S.S Pro’s teaching sessions.

TuscaloosaWelcome to Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority, where you can discover the natural beauty of Tuscaloosa County’s flat lands, hills and mountains with an abundance of lakes and the Black Warrior River running right through. PARA offers something for everyone with over 2,200 acres of green space including over 36 parks, boat landings, five activity centers, an 18-hole award-winning golf course, arts, special events and more. Participate with PARA and find out why we recorded 1,463,437 individual uses last year – we’re your source for high quality, affordable and convenient recreation programs. PARA offers opportunity for enjoyment and learning with places to breathe, stretch your legs, meet your neighbors and celebrate life. We invite you to Live, Learn, Play!

Vestavia HillsAre you ladies ready for fast results to your busy lives? Sign up for our Adventure Boot Camp, which includes circuit training, core conditioning, running, weight training, sports drills, and obstacle courses with everything being held in the great outdoors.

The Vestavia Hills Lacrosse Organization will be hosting the 7th annual Dan Anderson Lacrosse Classic sponsored by Sterne Agee. In 6 years the Classic has grown from a four team U15 tournament to a 45 team tournament with divisions for boys and girls in high school and U15. It will feature teams from Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North and South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Utah in addition to nearly every team in Alabama.

Have you ever wondered what your doodles mean or why you write all your capital letters with curlicues? Graphology is the study of all graphic movement. Study doodles, drawings, sculptures, and paintings to gain insight into the physical, mental, and emotional states of the writer or artist.

AuburnThe Auburn Parks & Recreation 2010 Yearly Calendar is available at various city facilities and on the web at www.auburnalabama.org/parks. This FREE calendar lists special events, program quarters, brochure release dates, Auburn City School holidays, facility closings, athletic registration dates, city holidays and events and much, much more! For more information, please call Auburn Parks & Recreation at 334.501.2930.

Online baseball, softball and t-ball registration will be held Jan. 18 – Feb. 6 at www.auburnalabama.org/baseball. Walk-in registration for baseball, softball and t-ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. – Noon at the Dean Road Recreation Center. Online youth soccer registration will be held Jan. 18 – Feb. 3at www.auburnalabama.org/soccer. Walk-in youth soccer registration will be held Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Auburn Soccer Complex. Birth certificates are required for registration. All arrangements for scholarships must be made prior to registration. For more information, please call 334.501.2930.

Join the exceptional Outreach Organization and the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, Feb. 6 for the 21st Annual Love Your Heart Run benefiting individuals with special

needs and supporting Special Olympics of Lee County, Best Buddies of Auburn University and other therapeutic programs. To register visit www.loveyourheartrun.com. For more information, call 334.501.2930.

The Auburn Parks & Recreation Department will host the 21st Annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night on Thursday, Feb. 11, Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13. This is a night for memories! The evening will include dancing, refreshments, pictures and other surprises. This event is for children 12 years and younger. For more information, please call Alison Hall 334.501.2940.

The Auburn CityFest 2010 Committee is currently accepting Arts & Crafts and Fine Arts applications for Auburn CityFest 2010 presented by the Opelika-Auburn News. This year, Auburn CityFest will celebrate its 10th anniversary featuring thrilling new acts, oodles of interactive children’s activities, amazing food and a wide variety of arts and crafts and fine arts exhibitors. Auburn CityFest will be held Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kiesel Park. For more information about Auburn’s largest, FREE, fine arts and arts & crafts festival, please visit www.auburncityfest.com or call 334.501.2930.

LincolnOur Fall season has been very busy; we have done a lot of firsts: Haunted Trail Ride and Fest; Trunk or Treat; Little Mr. & Miss Lincoln. The fall also has included teen dances and Senior Citizen Day.

The soccer season is over. This was Lincoln’s second season but the first year for them to go to District V soccer tournament. It was great; the players and coaches learned and what is even better, they had a great time.

Now, just as everyone else is, we are getting ready for basketball season. And also Lincoln’s first Christmas Parade. It has been great to be a part of this community, and it has been a lot of fun bringing new events and programs to the community.

On July 3, 2010 we will begin celebrating Lincoln’s 100 years. Go ahead a mark it on your calendar. It will be a full year of celebration for us every month there will be a special event; from bike rides, tournaments, and concerts to opening new parks.

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football program recently completed a great season. We had a record number of players and cheerleaders on the field. Our Midget Football league and cheerleading program has also flourished. Our football and cheerleading program had over 550 participants total this year. Other programs that have been successful are our Ballroom dancing classes, Baton, and as always the Covington Preschool program. Our preschool program started off in August and has been at full capacity all year. We have also had the opportunity to work with the East Alabama Mineral Society and the Rockhounds program. They offer an outstanding educational program on rocks and minerals. The TOPS programs has also been a successful longstanding program of Opelika Parks and Recreation. We are glad to have them at Covington Rec. The Covington Recreation Center is very thankful to Councilwoman Patsy Jones for her assistance in getting a new flag pole and flag for our facility. It looks great!! We are looking forward to an active Christmas season with many fun activities.

Phenix CityThe Annual Art Exposure Program will begin in January this year. This is a comprehensive 6 weeks program for kids interested in art. They will be exposure to a variety of art to help spur their creative minds and hopefully encourage them to produce art.

Badminton Challenge will start February 2nd. Free Challenge ladder play in men’s singles and doubles, women’s singles and doubles and mixed doubles. Courts available for challenges on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Rackets and birdies furnished. Instruction available upon request. Winners to receive a t-shirt and trophy. All girls night at the C-Club Gym started in December. So ladies take the advantage of having the gym all to yourself on Wednesday Nights this winter.

County Karaoke at its finest every Thursday night 6:30 PM until at the Central Activity Center. Bring your instrument and come join in. Sorry, acoustical instruments only.

PrattvilleDavid D. Whetstone baseball seasons have come to a close for the winter. This allows for work to begin on several big projects planned for the Complex. We are currently in the process of rebuilding a sinking field to level it back out. Hopefully the field will be leveled out, irrigation and sod will be down, and the fence will be back up in the next few weeks if Mother Nature decides to cooperate with the plans. When that project is complete then it is on to other projects.

Our fall youth soccer has come to a close and we are off to the State Tournament! We had 400 kids play in our fall soccer league this season. We just finished up with District soccer in Sylacauga and our 11& under and 13 & under took first place and will be advancing to state in Dothan. Our 9 & under and 15 & under took 2nd place in their divisions. We also have an 18 & under team advancing to state since we are the only program in our district with an 18 & under team.

We just finished up our Adult Open Fall softball league. We had eleven teams this year which is up from eight teams last year. This ran our total Adult Softball League numbers to 62 teams this year, which is up from 51 teams last year.

We are in the process of registering for Youth Basketball. We hope to have leagues in 6 & under, 8 & under, and 9-12 year olds.

Prattville Department of Leisure Services has kicked off their first Resolution Fitness Camp on November 2. Each session is 3 days a week for 5 weeks. There are 13 participants that brave the elements and tough out the hard regiment of exercise thrown at them. This program will utilize most structures in the park to work out different body parts such as bands wrapped around fence post to work the arms along with hand weights & park benches to work the quadriceps, not to mention the track around the duck pond for jogging and fast walking. This is an on-going class and everyone works at their own pace.

Our Senior Adult Coordinator/Kris Culey along with Program Director/Betty Hall escorted 19 senior adults to the ARPA Alabama Five-0, Senior Adult Fall Beach Retreat, at the Perdido Beach Resort. The seniors enjoyed the fellowship, bingo, a trip to the zoo with an animal show, lunch at the park and a demonstration of glass blowing by a local artist. The group was then off to a very exciting ride on a local dolphin cruise, where they got to see numerous schools of dolphin playing in the water and chasing the boat. The seniors enjoyed a nice dinner at LuLu’s the last evening there, and are already looking forward to next year’s trip.

DothanAnnual Karate Tournament Another Big Success.The Department of Leisure Services and the World Yoshukai Karate School hosted the 30th Annual Southern Region Open Karate Tournament on Saturday, October 31st at the

Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama. This year’s Tournament Host was Mike Culbreth, 7th Degree Black Belt, Hiroaki Toyama, 7th Degree Black Belt and Directors of the World Yoshukai Karate Kobudo Organization. Grand Master Yamamoto and other delegates from Japan attended this tournament. There were 227 participants in the Tournament.

Enterprise A Big Year for Enterprise Youth FootballThe Enterprise youth football league was once again enjoyed by over 400 players and over 125 cheerleaders. They started the season on September 7th and played till November 12th, on October 29th they were all guest at the Jeff Davis vs. Enterprise High School football game were each was able to get on the sidelines and see the pre-game warm up first hand.

Youth Golf on the Rise in EnterpriseOur youth golf (Growing Kids Through Golf) started September 13th with 45 players. This is one of our growing programs and we look forward to be playing other departments in the near future.

Hoppin’ HalloweenThis years Halloween Dance was the place to be on Halloween the DJ played latest hits and the old standard “Monster Mash.”

Operation Santa ClauseThe Operation Santa Claus Movie was enjoyed by many area children who were admitted free by donating 3 can goods or more. The food went to helping seniors’ holiday food bags.

EufalaDistrict Soccer Tournament a SuccessEufaula hosted the District 6 Soccer Tournaments the 1st weekend in November. Congratulations to all the winners and the affiliate teams who played with sportsmanship and a competitive spirit. Winners include: Troy in the 11 & Under,13 & Under, & 9 & Under Girls. Eufaula for the 15 & Under. Good luck in State.

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Troy A Furry Day in TroyTroy Parks and Recreation hosted the annual Fur Fest event Nov. 14 to benefit the Pike Animal Shelter. Blessing of the animals, Canine Academy, Beauties and Beasts competition, meet the veterinarians and adoption opportunities were just some of the activities scheduled that day. The event is held to raise funding for a new animal shelter in Troy.

New Exercise and Fitness Opportunities on the Way in TroyConstruction is underway for the new walking trail at the Sportsplex, which will be 1.2 miles of paved trail and approximately 1.5 miles of natural trail.

DaphneThe City of Daphne hosted its 2nd Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. Congressman Jo Bonner was the special guest speaker. The Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting was Friday, December 4th with the parade rolling at 6:00 p.m. down Main Street. The Tree Lighting program was immediately followed by the parade in front of City Hall. At the tree lighting everyone enjoyed live entertainment, refreshments and of course a special visit from Santa. The event was presented by the City of Daphne.

FoleyDia de la Raza “Sharing Our Cultures” took place in Heritage Park on October 18th. The day was dedicated to celebrating Hispanic culture within our community. Le Tour de Foley was held on October 24th – 100 mile, 62, mile and 25 mile courses, plus a 3 mile fun ride. The uptown Foley Halloween party was held on October 29th featuring games and treats from local businesses. To celebrate the holiday season, Christmas in the Park was held on December 4th sponsored by The City of Foley Beautification Board. It was a family event with Christmas music, Santa Claus and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. The Foley Christmas Parade was held on December 5th along with Let it Snow in the Foley Heritage Park, with lots of snow, games, prizes and food.

November 6-8 was the 9th Annual Heritage Harbor Days, a culture event celebrating Baldwin County’s Heritage. And what a great day October 31st was for the Original German Sausage

Festival held at the Elberta Town Park. The Baldwin County Cup Soccer Tournament at Ralph Schumacher Soccer Park was enjoyed by all on November 14 and 15th.

Gulf ShoresWe hosted “The 2nd Annual Bone Yard Bash.” People dressed their pets for the pet costume contest. The dogs did not miss out on bobbing for Hallo-weenies. There were games for the pet owners too!!! Halloween Family Fun Night was held on Saturday October 24th at Gulf Shores at the Bodenhamer Center. It offered a variety of carnival games for the tiny tots and a few more challenging games for the older children. Of course we had a costume contest with fabulous prizes!!! A haunted hayride was added sponsored by the Gulf Shores Swim Team.

On December 1 Gulf Shores Holiday Village was held by Magnolia by the Gulf Vet clinic, Gulf Shores Middle school, Nativity – Harris Construction and a few entries from last year and the entry was FREE. We also hosted a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5th, from 9 to 10:30 AM. The menu included all of your morning favorites: Pancakes, eggs, cereal, sausage, bacon, biscuits YUM!! Plus a chance to let Santa know that you’ve been good all year and what you want for Christmas.

MobileYouth Football ended with 51 teams and playoffs at various sites. Soccer is on the rise again in Mobile; it has been implemented through the Elementary schools in Mobile. Youth Basketball in December and the city of Mobile also offered Adult and Youth Basketball.

Mobile’s Music Festival celebrated its 15th anniversary on October 2, with about 200,000 guests who had a ball throughout the streets of downtown Mobile for three days and nights to the excitement of over 125 live musical acts on nine stages. The event was perfect for the entire family, as the children’s area entertained kids of all ages during both Saturday and Sunday.

Market on the Square was held 8 a.m. until noon in the Fall each Saturday on Cathedral Square. Everyone enjoyed the fall harvest of fresh greens, fall corn, squash, peppers, sweet potatoes and locally produced goods like seafood, wine, handmade candles, pottery, live music and much more. Some people stayed for live music, frolicking in the fountain. The second Friday of each month in the fall westrolled through the Cathedral Square Arts

District as we visit a number of venues, including galleries and local shops showcasing works from a number of artists. We experienced the growing Mobile tradition with a great downtown feel from6 until 9 p.m. that was family-friendly and free.

Orange BeachOrange Beach “25th Birthday Block Party” & Baldwin County “Bicentennial Celebration,” a FREE event at the Municipal Complex was held August 29, 2009.

The 7th Annual Adult Tennis Tournament was held September 4 – 6 at Orange Beach Tennis Center and the Junior Tennis Championship “Battle at the Beach” was held October 2-4 at the Orange Beach Tennis Center.

Other events included the SEC Women’s Soccer Championship at the Orange Beach Sportsplex November 4, 6, and 8th and the Alabama State Tennis Combo Doubles Tournament on November 6-8th.

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hUpcoming EventsfJanuary 9Opening day for Northwest Alabama Youth Basketball League www.winfieldparkrec.org

January 22-23Mississippi State vs. Life University Hockey Games; Point Mallard Ice Complex – Decatur Pks & Rec

January 23-24Olympic Development Program (Soccer); Jack Allen Soccer Complex – Decatur Pks & Rec

February 5-6Mississippi State vs. LSU Hockey Games; Point Mallard Ice Complex; 341-4910

February 6National Bass Fishing Trail North Alabama District; 341-4930

February 12Special Olympics Swim Meet; Aquadome pool; Kellie Sims 341-4958

February 13-14Olympic Development Program (soccer); Jack Allen Soccer Complex; Decatur CVB 350-2028

February 19-21UAH Charger Chill-out; Wilson Morgan Softball Complex; 341-4810

February 20River City Cook-Off – Decatur Pks & Rec

February 27American Bass Anglers Tour; 341-4930

March 2-3Southern Collegiate Bass Tour; CVB 350-2028

March 13River City Runners; Delano Park – Decatur Pks & Rec

March 14DST Begins / Mon-Thurs. Twilight Rate after 2pm. Point Mallard Golf Course; 341-4925

March 18-20Women’s Bass Tour; Decatur CVB 350-2028

March 26-28Olympic Development Program (soccer); Decatur CVB 350-2028 April 3Annual Easter Egg Hunt; Caldwell Park, Scottsboro, AL

April 10SSA Sprint Trophy Swim Meet; Scottsboro Recreation; Contact Mike Kirkland for more information

April 16Kids Triathlon at 6:00 pm; Scottsboro Recreation, contact Pam Darwin for more info

April 17Frank Maples Memorial Triathlon Race @ 8 am; Scottsboro Recreation, contact Pam Darwin for more info

April 19Clean Campus Week – Decatur Pks & Rec

February 20-21VHHS JV Softball Tournament; Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0166; www.vestaviahills.net

March 5-6Mtn Brook MS Tournament; Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0166; www.vestaviahills.net

March 12-14NSA Youth Tournament; Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0166; www.vestaviahills.net

March 27-28Vestavia Rebel Classic; Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0166; www.vestaviahills.net

March 27Homewood Easter Egg Hunt 11am; Central Park (205) 332-6709; www.homewoodparks.com

March 27Fishing Expo by Bass Pro; Trussville Civic Center (205) 655-9486; www.trussville.org

March 27-287th Annual Dan Anderson Lacrosse Classic; Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0166; www.vestaviahills.net

January 30Mt. Cheaha Airgunners Monthy Match, City of Heflin Field Target Park. All ages welcome.Monthy matches will be held the fourth Saturday of each month. For more info call 256-463-5434, Heflin Parks and Recreation Department

February 8Valentine Senior Adult Day-Oxford Civic Center-Free to all. For more info call 256-831-2660, Oxford Parks and Recreation Department

February 13Heart for Art Ball, Casey Auditorium, Allen Crowe Band will be the live entertainment, Tickets $100 per couple. For more info call 256-463-5434, Heflin Parks and Recreation Department

March 10Celebrating Seniors, St Patricks Day Celebration, Live music by the Ryan Robertson band. For more info call 256-463-5434, Heflin Parks and Recreation Department

March 15Spring Break Golf Camp @ Pine Hill Country Club. For more info call 256-463-5434, Heflin Parks and Recreation Department

March 20 Strides of March 5K and Fun Run, Heflin Recreation Center, For more info call 256-463-5434, Heflin Parks and Recreation Department

March 20St. Pawtrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Heflin, Following the Strides of March 5K. All Pets welcome! Prizes given for largest, smallest, best dressed, and most original pet. For more info call 256-463-5434, Heflin Parks and Recreation Department.

April 2Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, City of Heflin Football Field, Over 5000 candy filled eggs. Free Admission and glo-light. For more info call 256-463-5434, Heflin Parks and Recration Department

April 3Free Easter Egg Hunt Behind Oxford Civic Center; Ages 0-12; Bring your own basket. Starts at 9:00 a.m. SHARP!!! For more info call, 256-831-2660, Oxford Parks and Recreation Department

April 9 & 10“Smoke on the Falls” Barbeque Festival at Noccalula Falls Park, There will be great food, miniature golf, music, train rides, petting zoo and kids area. For more information call Janet at 256-549-4663, Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department

January 7Baseball and Softball Sign-up; Lincoln Parks and Recreation; 205-763-1006

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hUpcoming Events fFebruaryDate & Time TBA – Sr. Valentine Day; Lincoln Parks and Recreation; 205-763-1006

January 4Registration for Adult Softball Begins; Westgate Softball Complex; www.dothanleisureservices.org

January 9Wall-to-Wall Basketball Opening Day; 8:00 – Until Johnson Park; Andalusia Department of Leisure Services – (334) 428-2106; www.cityofandalusia.com

January 9-16Miracle League Registration; Westgate Recreation Center; www.dothanleisureservices.org

January 13Supershot Basketball Competition; www.dothanleisureservices.org January 23-30Baseball/Softball Registration; All Recreation Centers; www.dothanleisureservices.org

January 23-30 Spring sports registration; www.cityofenterprise.net

February 1 -12Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball Registration; 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Johnson Park; Andalusia Department of Leisure Services – (334) 428-2106; www.cityofandalusia.com February 6Wiregrass Homerun Derby; Pittman Field; www.dothanleisureservices.org

February 9Therapeutic Valentine Dance; Doug Tew Center; www.dothanleisureservices.org

February 13 Valentine Dance @ Jug Brown Recreation Center Enterprise; www.cityofenterprise.net

February 13-14Wallace Community College Fastpitch Tournament; Westgate Softball Complex; www.dothanleisureservices.org

February 13-17USTA National Open/U-14 Boys and Girls; Westgate Tennis Center; www.dothanleisureservices.org

February 20 USSSA Softball Tournament Enterprise; www.cityofenterprise.net

February 25 Special Olympics Area Bowling; Enterprise; www.cityofenterprise.net

February 26-27 ARPA District Basketball Tournament;www.cityofenterprise.net

February 27District VI Girls 10U and 12U Basketball Tournaments; Andalusia High School Gym; Andalusia Department of Leisure Services – (334) 428-2106; www.cityofandalusia.com

February 27Azalea Dogwood Pageant; Dothan Civic Center; www.dothanleisureservices.org

March 6 USSSA Softball Tournament Enterprise; www.cityofenterprise.net

March 13Dedication of Kirkpatrick Park; Andalusia Department of Leisure Services – (334) 428-2106; www.cityofandalusia.com

March 26-27 Opening Ceremonies and opening Day of Youth Baseball and Softball; www.cityofenterprise.net

March 26-April 8Adult Linda Stewart Memorial Singles Tennis Tournament; Westgate Tennis Center; www.dothanleisureservices.org

March 27Miracle League Opening Day; Westgate Park; www.dothanleisureservices.org

April 10Girls Fast-pitch Opening Ceremonies; Westgate Softball Complex; www.dothanleisureservices.org

April 15Dothan/Houston County Special Olympics; Dothan High School Track; www.dothanleisureservices.org

April 17Dothan City Youth Track Meet; Dothan High School Track; www.dothanleisureservices.org

April 18-25Women’s $50,000 Professional Tennis Tournament; Westgate Tennis Center; www.dothanleisureservices.org

April 21Local Pitch, Hit and Run Competition; Doug Tew Center; www.dothanleisureservices.org

February 17 – 25Senior Sports Challenge 2009 Awards Pot Luck Lunch Friday 11 am Feb. 26, Harry Roberts Community Center Ages 55 and up, $2.00 per event per person. Wally ball, 3 mi walk/run, Volleyball, Racquetball, Weightlifting, Swim Meet, Ping Pong, Shuffleboard, 8 Ball, Basketball, Horseshoes. Sign up at the Gulf Shores, AL Bodenhamer Center on Monday, Feb. 1 – Friday, February 12th.

February 27The annual Arbor Day held by the City of Foley Beautification Board will be held at the Heritage Park.

March 6Habitat for Humanity “Chili Cook-off”

March 18-202nd Annual BBQ & Blues Cook-off and Festival held by the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation.

March 27City of Daphne’s 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 27. The hunt will begin at noon and last until 3:00 p.m. Children will be divided into seven age groups with toddlers starting at 12:10 p.m. Children who find a prize egg inside their plastic egg may choose from an array of special treats in the prize tent. Stage entertainment will be presented throughout the afternoon. In addition to the egg hunt, children will enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, space walks, train rides and can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. All festivities are FREE. This event is sponsored by Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Daphne-Spanish Fort, the City of Daphne, and the Baldwin County Commission.

March 27 Gulf Shores BREAKFAST with The BUNNY Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores, AL, $3.00 for children 11 & under & seniors, $5.00 for children 12 & older & adults, Children 3 & under eat FREE, The Easter Bunny will arrive by fire truck at approximately 9:00 a.m. *Each child will have an opportunity to visit the BUNNY. *Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available, or bring your own camera. *Easter egg hunt @ 10:00 a.m. Egg Hunt Hosted by the Gulf Shores Fire Department.

April 9-11The City of Foley will hold its annual Flower Extravaganza at the Heritage Park.

April & MayBrown Bag at the Bay will present live music every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. during the months of April, May, September, and October at May Day Pier. Bring your lunch. Picnic tables are available. This program is brought to you by the City of Daphne and Radio Avalon’s Catt Sunday Jazz Brunch.

April 24 & 25 Music Under The Stars will be held April 24 & 25 from 6-9 p.m. each night at the Daphne City Hall, 1705 Main Street. The event is a free two-night outdoor concert series featuring Motown &, R& B, and Jazz. Please bring your own seating. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Daphne Civic Center.

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The weather was beautiful for the Annual ARPA COPP Golf Tournament and a great time was had by all that attended. The winners from the Golf Tournament were each given prizes donated by Academy Sports and Outdoors. Winners included:

1st Place:Matt Barefield, Dothan Dept. Leisure ServicesMicah Turner, Dothan Dept. Leisure ServicesKenny Thompson, Dothan Dept. Leisure ServicesSeth Goree

2nd Place (random draw)Ken Ard, Guntersville Parks & RecreationDave McKeeverJim Giffen, Giffen Recreation Company

3rd Place (random draw)Bill Little, Auburn Parks & RecreationRobby Carter, Auburn Parks & RecreationWes Nance, Auburn Parks & RecreationRobert Ezell

Closest to the Pin – John Hunt, Cullman Parks & Recreation

Longest Drive (Women) – Shelby Williams, Cullman Parks & Recreation

Longest Drive (Men) – Mike Cassell, Madison Parks & Recreation

The 2009 Annual COPP Golf Tournament

Thanks to everyone who came out to play and volunteer. Your help and support of ARPA is appreciated! A very special thanks and recognition to all sponsors of the COPP Tournament!!

Hole Sponsors:Academy Sports and OutdoorsAllState MaterialsARPA Cultural Diversity Section (CDS)

ARPA District I

ARPA District II

ARPA District III

ARPA District IV

ARPA District V

ARPA District VI

Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon

Bliss Products

Cullman Parks & Recreation

ESP Manufacturing

Giffen Recreation Company

Greater Birmingham CVB

Guntersville Parks & Recreation

Kelly Seed

Landscape Structures

The Velvet Pumpkin

Beverage Cart Sponsor:J.A. Dawson

Fish Fry Sponsor:Musco Sports Lighting

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Cooking with Seniors “My life in a frying pan”Submitted by:Debbie Reed, Center ManagerRose Hill Senior Adult Center, Dothan Leisure Services

As the demographics change for the incoming senior population, so must the programming. When we brainstorm for workable ideas, it’s important that we stay close to basics and not overlook the generation coming onboard.

Many of the seniors who are in your senior centers are newly widowed, single again, or simply are not eating nutritious meals. It might be out of depression, boredom, or inconvenience that they do not prepare their own meals at home. They might not remember how much fun it is to cook, or how simple and healthy it can be.

Chef Michael Sigler and I met to discuss the possibility of bringing a cooking program to Rose Hill Senior Center. I wanted it simple, informative, healthy, economical, but most of all FUN! “Fun” meaning “hands on” and no long boring lectures.

Little did I know that Chef Michael would embrace the idea so wholeheartedly and with such passion! Michael is the author of “My life in a frying pan” which chronicles his years in becoming a culinary chef. He is the co-founder and president of the association of Culinary Professionals. He also co-hosts a weekly radio program called “Tastebuddies”.

We are now looking forward to our third session of classes. We have learned how to make delicious sauces fit for a king, how to cook mouth-watering pastas, stir fries and chicken, and most of all, the rediscovered joy of cooking.

If you are looking for that special program to bring in new seniors to your center, or to simply inspire the ones that you have, offer a cooking class. Remember to keep it hands on and fun! They might even rediscover the joy of cooking with their own “Life in a frying pan!”

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2010 ARPA Conference Golf Tournament

Tournament Date: Sunday, January 24th

Tournament Time: 8:30 a.m. Shotgun StartTournament Location: Orange Beach Golf Course, located at 4700 Easy Street,

just off Canal Road

Cost Per Player: $50.00 – Lunch will be provided at Noon

****Maximum Number of Players is 36Register early to ensure your spot in the tournament. ****

Sponsorships are available:Hole Sponsorship - $100.00 per hole _____

Beverage Cart Sponsorship - $150.00 _____

2010 ARPA Conference Golf Tournament Registration Form

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Agency: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________

Handicap ________________________________________________________________

Total Amount Due: ___________________________

Please Make Checks Payable to: ARPAMail Entries to: ARPA, P.O. Box 230579, Montgomery, AL 36123-0579

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2010


ARPA 2010 Conference Registration

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Name ____________________________________ ____ CPRP ____ APRP ____ CTRS ____ CPSI

Agency________________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip___________________________________________________________________________

Phone____________________________________ Email ______________________________________

Type of Registration ARPA Member Non-Member Retiree StudentFull Delegate ____$195.00 ____$210.00 ____$85.00 ___$85.00Full Delegate (after 12/31/09) ____$205.00 ____$250.00 ____$95.00 ___$100.00Please circle which day for Daily Registration: Sunday, Monday or Tuesday - Cost is Per DayDaily Delegate ____$80.00 ____$90.00 ____$45.00 ___$25.00Daily Delegate (after 12/31/09) ____$90.00 ____$100.00 ____$55.00 ___$35.00

Delegate 5K Fun Run/Walk ___$15.00 per person, this will include an event T-Shirt****(5K Fun Run/Walk is not included in full delegate package, tickets must be purchased separately)****

Note: Full delegate registration includes all meals & socials. Daily delegate registrations DO NOT include meals orsocials.

Additional Tickets (These are included in Full Delegate Package)

Sunday 1/24/10 Opening Exhibit Hall Social $25.00/ea. = $ _____Sunday 1/24/10 Opening Night Draw-Down $10.00/ea. = $ _____Tuesday 1/26/10 ARPA Awards/Installation Banquet $55.00/ea. = $ _____Tuesday 1/26/10 Post Banquet Dance $10.00/ea. = $ _____

Conference Registration Fee $______Additional Tickets $______

Total Due $______

Please complete and return this form with payment to: ARPAP.O. Box 230579

Montgomery, AL 36123(late registration fee will be enforced and discrepancies will be invoiced)

You may also fax this form along with copy of Purchase Order # to 334-279-9161


2010 Alabama Recreation and Parks Association

Tentative Conference Education Program Schedule

Sunday, January 24Opening General Session 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Chette Williams, Auburn University

Room 4“It’s not the money you make, It’s the money

you keep”Speaker: Tonia Whatley,Birmingham Convention

and Visitors BureauMissy Betres, ESPN

Room 4

“Disc Golf for Fun or Profit”Speaker:

Tom Monroe, PDGA

“Managing People, Problems, and Situations”Speaker: David Flaherty,

City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation

Department

“Everything you need to know about Recreation

but didn’t learn in school”

Speakers: Robin Brothers, Angie Shockley, and

Tommie Agee

Room 3“Turf Regulation”

Speaker: Lance Cline

Room 3

“Keys to Unlocking Success in Recreational

Programming”Speaker: Keith Jenkins,

Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation

Department

“Senior Nutrition-Meals for Two”Speaker:

Marchale BurtonUrban Regional Extension Agent

“Recreation Inclusion – What is it?”

Speaker: Rick Green,Ph.D. CTRSUniversity of Southern

Miss.

Room 2“Facebook, Twitter and Social Networking to

Promote your Activities”Speaker: Dan Smith,

Troy Parks and Recreation

Room 2

“NCSS Overview and Emergency Action Plan”Speaker: National Center

for Sports Safety

“The 4’H’s (Heat, Health, Heart, Head)”

Speaker: National Center for

Sports Safety

“The Effects of a Sportsmanship Education Program on the Behavior

of College Intramural Sports Participants”

Speaker: Shane Tatum & Robert Mathner, PhD

Troy University

Room 1“This is the Alabama High

School Athletic Association”

Speaker: Steve Savarese,

Executive Director

Room 1

“Overview and Demonstration of the

Rec Trac and Web Trac Computer Software for

Recreation Needs”Speaker: John Willey,

Vermont System

“Alabama Community Archery Program”

Speaker: Ray Metzler, Wildlife & Freshwater

Fisheries

“Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs”

Part 1Speaker: Doug Darr &

Maurice Jackson,Wildlife & Freshwater

Fisheries

Time

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Time

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM-Noon

Noon-1:25 PM

1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Monday, January 25

Exhibit Hall Visitation

Lunch On Your Own


Room 4“Improvements in Sports

Lighting Technology”Part 1

Speaker: MUSCO Lighting,

Brad Schulesselman

“Improvements in Sports Lighting Technology”

Part 2Speaker:

MUSCO Lighting,Brad Schulesselman

Room 4“Customer Service”

Speaker: Gary Minor,Tuscaloosa County

Parks and Recreation Department

“Introduction to U.S. Field Target”

Speaker: Harold Rushton

Committee: Tammy Perry

“Keeping Up to Speed with the Retirement System of Alabama”

Speaker: Judy Utley, RSA

“Leadership for the Political Environment”Speaker: Chip HowellAnniston Country Club

Room 3“Express Yourself”

Speaker: Judy Duncan, MS

T.K. Martin Center for Technology & Disability

“Master Games”Speaker: Dee Nance,

Hoover Parks and Recreation

Room 3“Speed Dating”

Speaker: Melinda Glover

“Starting an Equestrian Program”

Speaker: Fredrick ThomasMontgomery Therapeutic

Center

“The Virginia Graham Baker Act, What’s Next?”Speaker: Benny Burleson,

Burleson Pools Incorporated

National Weather ServiceSpeaker: Jeff Garmon

Room 2“Care and Maintenance

of Trees”Speaker: David West,

AUFA

TBA

Room 2“Universal Playground

Design:EveryBODY Plays!”

Speaker: Jennie SumrellJA Dawson & Company

“Playgrounds that promote Physical Activity: Fighting

the Obesity Epidemic”Speaker:

Anne-Marie SpencerJA Dawson & Company

“NatureGrounds: Putting Nature into Play”

Speaker: Jennie SumrellJA Dawson & Company

“AQUA Program Ideas”Speaker: Corley Holt,

Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department

Room 1“Hooked on Fishing –

Not on Drugs”Part 2

Speaker: Doug Darr & Maurice Jackson,

Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries

“Look at me, I’m on TV (and it was Free)”

Speaker: Nicole McKeever,

Cullman Parks and Recreation

Room 1“How to Help Combat

Nature Deficit Syndrome in Today’s Children”

Part 1Speaker: Shirley West, Conservation Educator

Specialist

“How to Help Combat Nature Deficit Syndrome

in Today’s Children” Part 1

Speaker: Shirley West, Conservation Educator

Specialist

“Safety in Organized Youth Sports”

Speaker: Heloise Belarmino

University of Alabama Birmingham

“Growing Kids Through Golf”

Speaker: Mark Eberle, Enterprise Parks and

Recreation

Time

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Time

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:15 AM-11:15 AM

11:30 AM-12:30 PM

12:30 PM-2:00 PM

2:00 PM- 3:00 PM

3:15 PM- 4:15 PM

Tuesday, January 26

ARPA Business Meeting

Lunch On Your Own


Around the WorldTo help endorse Mobile’s International Festival, a smaller scale “Around the World” program was featured in the Month of October by the Therapeutics Department and hosted by Jennifer Coppage, Therapeutic Specialist. Seven countries were featured in the program. Each Country displayed native items, told about their history, offered food samples, and provided a craft to represent the country. Several day programs in the area attended the event, voicing their praise for both the educational and fun program offered by the City of Mobile.

Exploring the OutdoorsAs part of the Leisure Education program, “Exploring the Outdoors,” participants learned about the city’s Environmental Center and what they have to offer. Participants discovered ways to be environmentally friendly, learned about the area animals, and explored the hiking trails at the center. A couple of times a month different outdoor resources are featured. This program enforces local resources, the environment, and safety outdoors in an attempt to help promote everything the city has to offer.

Art ContestOctober’s Special Needs Art Contest was on display at the Around the World program. Over 50 pieces of art work were on display from weaving, collages, print making and paintings. First, Second, and Third place winners were recognized with ribbons and art supplies.

A Make and Take PartyDecember 10th and 11th, Mobile’s Therapeutic department sponsored a Make and Take Party for those individuals with Special Needs. The participants learned how to make ornaments for their Christmas tree and gifts for their loved ones. The party-goers left with handmade gifts tucked under their arms wrapped in handmade wrapping paper and multiple decorations, eager to head home to start decorating.

Mobile Therapeutics Program

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Calendar of Events

January24-27 Annual State Conference, Orange Beach27 Board of Directors’ Meeting, Orange Beach

March 10 Board of Directors’ Meeting, State Office10 How To Get Through Lean Times, State Office12-14 State Basketball Tournament, Gadsden16-19 NRPA Legislative Forum, Washington DC

April13-14 Creative Camp 2010, Camp Skyline22 Alabama Five-O Spring Fling, Opelika

June16 Board of Directors Meeting

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