St Johns Community Center - Fall 2013

Portland Parks & Recreation

Register On-Line at www.PortlandParks.org 1Register on-line at www.PortlandParks.org Commissioner Amanda Fritz503-823-PLAY Director Mike Abbaté

St Johns Community Center • Enroll in Educational Preschool at your local community center Pg 5• Discover youth sports leagues this fall Pg 8• Visit the Indoor Park Pg 4

Fall 2013

Portland Parks & Recreation - Fall 2013

2 St Johns Community Center 503-823-3192

Table of ContentsSpecial Events & Party Packages ...................................... 3Drop-In Schedule .............................................................. 4Educational Preschool ....................................................... 5Music Lessons .................................................................... 6Intergenerational Martial Arts .......................................... 6Theater & Improv ............................................................. 6Parent/Child Classes ......................................................... 7Preschool Classes............................................................... 7Youth Sports Leagues ........................................................ 8Youth Before & After School ............................................ 8Youth Gymnastics .............................................................. 9Youth Kid’s Day Off .......................................................... 9Winter Break Camps ......................................................... 9Fitness .............................................................................. 10Adult 55+ ......................................................................... 10 Friday Night Live! ........................................................... 11

St. JohnsCommunity Center8427 N Central St 97203 Telephone: 503.823.3192

www.facebook.com/stjohnscommunitycenter

Building Director: Amie MassierRecreation Coordinator: Jamie Moos-Benjamin

Fall 2013October 1, 2013-December 31, 2013

Building Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-9pm Friday 8:30am-6pmSaturday & Sunday Closed – Rentals Available!Hours are subject to change based on class schedules, activities and needs.

Holiday Hours:Nov 11 Veterans Day CLOSEDNov 28 Thanksgiving Day CLOSEDNov 29 CLOSEDDec 24 Christmas Eve Building Closes at 3pmDec 25 Christmas Day CLOSED Jan 31 New Years Eve Building Closes at 3pm

Bus Lines: #4 Fessenden, #44 Mocks Crest, #75 Cesar Chavez Blvd/Lombard

Parking: On Street

Disabled Access: Entrances, Parking & Restrooms are accessible

Inclusion Services: Portland Parks & Recreation provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities/special needs, so they may receive an equal opportunity to participate in programs. For information on requesting accommodations call 503-823-4328.

Minimum Enrollment: Register early! Please be sure to note the start and end date when registering. Classes which have not met the minimum enrollment 2 days before the class is scheduled to start is subject to be cancelled.

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Let us do the work!Our trained party host will be there to...

Set up and lead activities AND BEST OF ALL...

Clean up when the fun is over!

Each party includes: One hour in an activity room

One hour in a decorated classroom(Where you can serve cake & ice cream)

We provide the... Party Host, Balloons, Utensils,

Plates, Cups, Napkins, Table Cloths & Decorations!

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St. Johns Community Center8427 N Central Street

Portland Or 97203(503) 823-3192

B I R T H D A Y

Harvest Festivalat St Johns Community Center

8427 N Central503-823-3192

Friday 10/18 • 6:30-8:30pm

Carnival Games & Crafts



St. Johns Fall 2013 Drop-In ScheduleSchedule effective April 1-June 15, 2013. Schedule may be adjusted to meet community & facility needs.

Parent/Child Drop-in Activities Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Art Park10-11:30

$1, age: 5 & under with an adult

Baby Gym 9:30-11:30am$1, age: 5 & under with an adult

Indoor Park9:30-11:30 am 9:30-11:30 am 9:30-11:30 am

$1, age: 5 & under with an adult

Youth Drop-In Activities Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Youth & Teen Open Basketball3:30-5pm 3:30-5pm 3:30-5pm 3:30-5pm 3:30-5pm age: 17 & under

Free, ID required for teens

Friday Night Live 7-10 pm Open Gym & More!

Grades: 6-12 $1, ID required

Adult Fitness Drop-In Activities Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Open Gym7-9 pm

$3, age: 18 & up (photo ID required)

Yoga6:45-7:45pm 6:45-7:45pm

$10, age: 14 & up

ART PARKUnleash your child’s talents while sharing time & craftactivities together. A variety of stations allow you &your child to explore elements such as playdough, gak,murals, paints & collage developing concepts of shape,color & texture. Punch passes also available.

BABY GYMCrawl this way! Indoor Park toys too big for your baby?Here’s an alternative in our mat room. No need to worry as little ones explore our soft & safe environment. Playful & challenging activities gently encourage your child to develop strength, coordination, & body awareness.

INDOOR PARKIndoor Park is a safe & cooperative playtimefor children accompanied by parents. Encourages thedevelopment of motor skills while helping childrengain experience with group interaction & cooperativeplay on equipment, cars & assorted toys. Parents areresponsible for supervising their children.

BASKETBALL – OPEN GYMCome by the Center after school and get in a couple games of pick up basketball. School ID required and must fill out a Youth Registration Card to participate.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! A great time to relax, play basketball, get involved in a craft project, watch a movie, play foosball and just hang with friends. Friday Night Live staff provide a safe, super-vised environment for teens every Friday night. School ID required and youth must fill out a Registration card on first visit.

BASKETBALL – ADULTSPractice your shots or join in on a friendly pick up game. Photo ID required.

YOGA FOR EVERYONERelax your mind & body while improving strength, stamina & flexibility. Relieve the stresses of daily life with these revitalizing techniques. This centuries old practice of exercise increases your focus & sense of well-being.



Bridge Buddies

Preschool For Little Ones Ages: 2 ½-3Are You Ready? Play is the essential work of childhood, worthy of respect & encouragement. Curriculum designed to include stories; games & songs provide playful interac-tion while setting the stage for exploration, socialization & fostering a positive self-concept.

TTh 8:30am-10am Teacher Polly Fee: $70

Preschool Ages: 3-4Creative play in a supportive environment is important to a child’s positive overall development. Make friends playing, painting, singing & sharing. Provides structured time during early childhood to enhance physical, mental, emotional & social growth & development.

A - M/W/F 8:45-11:15am Teacher Patty Fee: $125B - Tu/Th 1-3pm Teacher Polly Fee: $75

Preschool-Pre Kindergarten Ages: 4-5Make new connections developing social & emotional skills! Opportunities for discovery, exploration & social-ization fosters a positive self-concept through activities including ABC’s, arts, numbers, games, stories, songs & themes. Build self-confidence, independence & creative thinking through manipulative activities, reading readiness & positive reinforcement.

A - M-Th* 10:15-12:45pm Teacher Polly Fee: $170*B - M/W/F 11:45-2:15pm Teacher Patty Fee: $125

Bridge Buddies Classes:

Educational Preschool

Your bridge to a lifelong love of learning at St Johns Community Center

Polly McCourt has an interesting and varied background working with children and families. For the last 9 years she has taught Preschool – 2nd grade at Trillium Char-ter School in north Portland. She is the mother of six children varying in age from 13 to 25 and has lived in Portland for the past 20 years, hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Polly has been deeply involved in education and schools in Portland. She says “I believe strongly in school choice and finding a school that fits your individual child. I enjoy small children tremendously. I believe in the power of play, art, story and experience. I strongly believe in exposure to books. Books and stories are a fundamental building block of literacy for children.”

Patty McCord has been teaching for more than 30 years with experiences ranging from rural Vale, OR to the Portland metro area. She is a state licensed and certified teacher and has taught preschool in SUN Community School programs as well as substituting full time. Patty says, “My flexibility helps me to facilitate life long learners by using cooperative learn-ing situations incorporated in thematic units across cur-riculum. I enjoy teaching academics and physical education to all levels of students. Patty is also enjoys reading, making greeting cards, scrapbooking, garden-ing, belly dance and yoga.

Orientation for currently enrolled families:

Thursday, September 5th 6-7:30pm



Music Lessons

Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that music lessons improve listening skills, concentration and memory. Music students also have been shown to do better on

standardized tests and achieve higher grades in school. In addition, children who take music lessons learn to think creatively and to solve problems by imagining

various solutions. Give your child or yourself the gift that lasts a lifetime!

Music - Guitar Private Lessons age: 8 & upPrivate music lessons are ½ hour in length. Registration taken only through SJCC. Please speak with Jamie Moos-Benjamin if you have any questions and to register, 503-823-3192. Students may register at any time during the term, if space is available. Fee will be prorated. Always wanted to start playing or improve upon existing skills? One-on-one time in a private setting can boost confidence as well as musical abilities. From classical to popular, explore styles of interest!Session 1410711 M 4-6:30pm Classes: 4 10/7-10/28 $78410714 W 3-6pm Classes: 4 10/9-10/30 $78

Session 2410712 M 4-6:30pm Classes: 3 11/4-11/25 $59410715 W 3-6pm Classes: 4 11/6-11/27 $78

Session 3410713 M 4-6:30pm Classes: 5 12/2-12/30 $98410716 W 3-6pm Classes: 3 12/4-12/18 $56

Beginning Group GuitarImagine playing guitar with friends, at a campfire, jam session or just exploring music by yourself. Ex-pand your skills & learn at your own level with notes, rhythms & easy chords used in folk & popular songs.

410719 M 7-8pm Classes: 10 10/7-12/16 $60

Intergenerational Martial Arts

Tae Kwon Do - For Everybody age: 7 & upJoin over 40 million people who practice this Korean martial art. Increase agility & strength while improving coordination using kicks, punches & blocks. Parents, children & families are welcome. Please note, St. Johns Community Center is offering a monthly payment option for those who are interested in breaking the tuition into 3 equal payments of $33. Please see either Amie or Jamie for more information. No class on 11/28. No class on 11/27.

410717 Tu, Th 5-6pm Classes: 23 10/1-12/19 $99410718 Tu, Th 6-7pm Classes: 23 10/1-12/19 $99

Theatre & Improv

Pretend & Imagine age: 8-15Use games, improvisation & simple scripts as you discover some of the basic skills of acting. Explore movements of people, animals & yourself, as you gain new ways to project your voice, thoughts & feelings to others. Kids will share lots of laughter and creativity with this exciting workshop. Come and join the fun playing group theater & acting games in a safe and supportive environ-ment. Celebrate everyone’s natural playfulness as we open the door to exploring your creativity and imagination. No experience necessary! Taught by professional theater teacher, Michael Wehrli.

411614 Sa 10am-Noon Classes: 1 11/2 $15

Improv Workshop age: 13 & upUse games, improvisation & simple scripts as you dis-cover some of the basic skills of acting. Explore move-ments of people, animals & yourself, as you gain new ways to project your voice, thoughts & feelings to oth-ers. Kids of all ages will share lots of laughter and creativity with this exciting workshop. Come and join the fun playing group theater & acting games in a safe and supportive envi-ronment. Celebrate everyone’s natural playfulness as we open the door to exploring your creativity and imagination. No experience necessary! Taught by professional theater teacher, Michael Wehrli.

411615 Sa 10am-Noon Classes: 1 11/8 $15



Parent/Child Music & Movement

Baby Boogie age: 18 mos-2½Wiggle & giggle with rhythmic movement. A variety of dance skills & styles taught through nursery rhymes incorporated with play. Large motor skills & body awareness are the first steps towards a life long love of dance. Register for both sessions in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online. No class on 11/25

411516 M 10:00-10:30am Classes: 4 10/7-10/28 $20411517 M 10:00-10:30am Classes: 4 11/18-12/16 $20

Music, Marching & Make Believe age: 2½-4Fingerplays, nursery rhymes, music, marching & simple instruments are combined with imagination & creative dramatics to provide a positive group experience for the young child. Register for both sessions in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online. No class on 11/25

411518 M 10:45-11:15am Classes: 4 10/7-10/28 $20411519 M 10:45-11:15am Classes: 4 11/18-12/16 $20

Parent/Child Sports & Gymnastics

Gymnastics -Romp & Roll age: 2-3Leap, flip & spin! Together, explore animal walks, swinging & springing in an introduction to tumbling. Gain strength & flexibility by playing independent & group games. Register for both Tuesday sessions, in the same transaction and receive 20% off the second session. No class on 11/26

410778 Tu 10:15-10:45am Classes: 5 10/1-10/29 $36410779 Tu 10:15-10:45am Classes: 5 11/12-12/17 $36410785 Sa 9:15-9:45am Classes: 6 10/5-11/9 $43

Balls! Balls! Bonanza age: 18mos-2½Bounce! Throw! Toss! Kick! Unleash that excess energy in a constructive environment. Engage in independent & group games while developing color recognition, adult/child communication, hand-eye coordination & large motor skills. Get into the ‘sphere’ of fun! No class on 11/26

412737 Tu 10:00-10:30am Classes: 5 10/1-10/29 $25412738 Tu 10:00-10:30am Classes: 5 11/12-12/17 $25

Preschool Dance

Ballet -Pre Ballet Where Dreams Begin age: 4-5Earliest preparation of time honored training in classical ballet. Agility, grace, coordination, movement & rhythm improves strength while providing the nurturing atmosphere to learn the discipline required. No class on 11/27

410852 W 9:15-10am Classes: 5 10/2-10/30 $36410853 W 9:15-10am Classes: 5 11/13-12/18 $36

Preschool Dance (continued)

Dance -Movers & Shakers age: 4-6Jump & groove! Discover the world of music & creative movement through rhythms that are sure to please. Radiate in the thrill of dance & let imagination unwind in this free spirited environment! No class on 11/27

410854 W 10:15-11am Classes: 5 10/2-10/30 $36410856 W 10:15-11am Classes: 5 11/13-12/18 $36

Tap Dance – Tiny Tapers age: 4-6Little feet tap to the beat! Get a great start on an excit-ing & lively American dance form through tap, march-ing & rhythm exercises while increasing balance & coordination. Perfect introduction! No class on 11/27.

413032 W 11:15-Noon Classes: 5 10/2-10/30 $36413036 W 11:15-Noon Classes: 5 11/13-12/18 $36

Preschool Sports & Gymnastics

Gymnastics - Preschool age: 3-5Test your balance while learning skill development exercises involving jumping & landing, balances & poses, body awareness & flexibility & movement. Your child will enjoy learning the basics in a fun, noncompetitive way. Build self-esteem & confidence, sharpen problem solving skills & increase your motor & coordination skills. No class on 11/26

410781 Tu 9:15-10am Classes: 5 10/1-10/29 $36410782 Tu 9:15-10am Classes: 5 11/12-12/17 $36410783 Sa 9:45-10:30am Classes: 6 10/5-11/9 $43

Gymnastics - Preschoolers Too! age: 5-6Junior gymnasts will build self-esteem & confidence, sharpen problem solving skills, increase balance & strength & increase their motor & coordination skills. For those that have had previous tumbling experience & are ready for new challenges.

410792 Sa 10:45-11:30am Classes: 6 10/5-11/9 $43

Basketball For Little Tykes age: 3-5Got a little ‘hooper’ who wants to be an NBA star? Help them with basic skills: passing, dribbling & shooting in a non-competitive atmosphere promoting motor skills development, team play & coordination. No class on 11/26

412813 Tu 10:45-11:15am Classes: 5 10/1-10/29 $25412814 Tu 10:45-11:15am Classes: 5 11/12-12/17 $25

Soccer - First Timers age: 2-4Basics include dribbling, trapping, coordination & running. Discover team play & make new friends in a safe, positive atmosphere. This is a parent/child class. No class on 11/26

412815 Tu 11:30-Noon Classes: 5 10/1-10/29 $25412816 Tu 11:30-Noon Classes: 5 11/12-12/17 $25



Youth Before & After School

GROW After School grades: K-5

Sept 2:15-6:00pm Mon-Fri September $150 Oct 2:15-6:00pm Mon-Fri October $150 Nov 2:15-6:00pm Mon-Fri November $150 Dec 2:15-6:00pm Mon-Fri December $150

GROW serves kids from the following schools: James John, Astor and Sitton. We provide bus transportation from Astor and Sitton. Students attending James John are escorted from the school to the community center immediately following dismissal. Financial assistance available on a sliding scale basis. Please ask for more information at the Community Center.

Early Risers! grades: K-5Does your workday start before our program/school begins? Drop off the kids for informal recreational activities so you’re on time! Read books, play games, develop new skills & shoot hoop in a safe & positive environment-jump start your day! Early Risers will not be available for Sitton Elementary School students on October 16th due to PPS building closure.

Late Openings409187 W 7:30-10am Classes: 1 9/18 $12 409188 W 7:30-10am Classes: 1 10/16 $12*409189 W 7:30-10am Classes: 1 12/18 $12

No School Days409190 F 7:30-9am Classes: 1 10/11 $10 409191 F 7:30-9am Classes: 1 11/8 $10 409192 M-W 7:30-9am Classes: 3 11/25-11/27 $30

Winter Break410709 M-Tu, Th-F 7:30-9am Classes: 4 12/23-12/27 $30 410710 M-Tu, Th-F 7:30-9am Classes: 4 12/30-1/3 $30

SOCCER

Soccer for Mighty Kickers age: 5-7Work on strategies & skill fundamentals to improve options for successful, cooperative play. Increase abili-ties to make the best shot with confidence. Be ready to dribble, pass, shoot & score! Games held outdoors Friday nights after 6pm – 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25.

411508 M 4:30-5:30pm Classes: 7 9/16-10/28 $30411510 Th 4:30-5:30pm Classes: 7 9/19-10/30 $30

Soccer - Positive Play age: 7-9 Thrills, drills & skills! Test your ball control, passing & shooting while improving coordination & endurance. Develop fundamental skills through drills, teamwork & sportsmanship. What a kick! Games held outdoors Friday nights after 6pm – 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25.

411511 Tu 4:30-5:30pm Classes: 6 9/17-10/22 $35411512 W 4:30-5:30pm Classes: 6 9/18-10/23 $35

BASKETBALL

Basketball - Little Hoopers League age: 5-7 Dribble, pass, shoot & SCORE! Entry level league for the Michael Jordans to be. Focus on skill development, teamwork & fun! Games Friday nights after 6pm – 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20.

411500 Tu 5:15-6:15pm Classes: 5 11/5-12/10 $30411501 Th 5:15-6:15pm Classes: 5 11/7-12/14 $30

Basketball - KBA Positive Play age: 7-9 Dribble, Pass, Shoot & Score. It’s a bucket! Build confidence & self-esteem in this non-competitive, entry level league in a safe environment. Focuses on skill development ball handling, passing, teamwork & sportsmanship through team play. Games held Friday nights after 6pm – 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20.

411498 M 5:15-6:15pm Classes: 5 11/4-12/6 $35411497 W 5:15-6:15pm Classes: 5 11/6-12/11 $35



Youth Gymnastics

Gymnastics -Beginning age: 6-12Emphasis is on the fundamentals -rolls, cartwheels, & head stands which build strength, agility & coordination. Test your balance too while learning skill development exercises involving jumping & landing, balances & poses, body awareness & flexibility & movement.

410804 Sa 11:45-12:45pm Classes: 6 10/5-11/9 $60

Winter Break Camps

PreschoolWalkin’ In A Winter Wonderland! age: 3-5Sleigh bells ring! Are you listenin’? Make snow glisten’ discovering delights of the season-snowmen, twinkling stars, frosty windows! Express creativity with a variety of media while stimulating the mind & enhancing fine motor skills. Discover why winter is wonderful!

412819 M,Tu,Th 9am-12pm Classes: 3 12/23-12/23 $30412820 M,Tu,Th 9am-12pm Classes: 3 12/31-1/2 $30

YouthWinter Madness grades: K-5Lose those ‘wintertime blues’! Make new friends, gain skills & flex your imagination through sports, crafts, & gym games. Create special presents to use as gifts for the holidays in a productive way to spend days out of school. Participants must bring a lunch and small snack with them each day. Camp will end at 2:30pm on Tuesday, December 24th & December 31st.

410707 M-Tu, Th-F 9-5:30pm Classes: 4 12/23-12/27 $95410708 M-Tu, Th-F 9-5:30pm Classes: 4 12/30-1/3 $95

Early Risers during winter break: 410709 M-Tu, Th-F 7:30-9am Classes: 4 12/23-12/27 $30410710 M-Tu, Th-F 7:30-9am Classes: 4 12/30-1/3 $30

Kid’s Day Off

Kid’s Day Off! No School Day grades: K-5Schools out! Need something to do? Here’s just the ticket! Our thrilling & challenging activities will add excitement to your day! Explore arts & crafts, games, sports & more while having a great time making new friends in a safe environment. All participants must bring a lunch and a small snack for the day.

410614 F 9-5:30pm Classes: 1 10/11 $30 410705 F 9-5:30pm Classes: 1 11/8 $30 410706 M-W 9-5:30pm Classes: 3 11/25-11/27 $95



High School/Adult Fitness

Yoga For Everyone age: 14& upRelax your mind & body while improving strength, stamina & flexibility. Relieve the stresses of daily life with these revitalizing techniques. This centuries old practice of exercise increases your focus & sense of well-being. Register for both Tuesday & Thursday sessions in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online. No class on 11/28.

411811 Tu 6:45-7:45pm Classes: 5 10/8-11/5 $35411812 Tu 6:45-7:45pm Classes: 6 11/12-12/17 $42411814 Th 6:45-7:45pm Classes: 5 10/10-11/7 $35411815 Th 6:45-7:45pm Classes: 5 11/14-12/19 $35

Adult 55+ Fitness

Tai Chi age: 55 & upMore than 600 years ago Tai Chi evolved in China as healers searched for a source of physical immortality. Incorporates slow, gentle movements that increase flexibility, balancing & lung capacity; promotes stress relief, body awareness, plus suppleness in your spine & increased stamina. No class on 11/25-27.

Beginning413084 Tu 10-11am Classes: 6 10/1-11/5 $15413086 Tu 10-11am Classes: 5 11/12-12/17 $12.50

Beginning & Intermediate413100 M 9:30-10:30am Classes: 6 9/30-11/4 $15413101 M 9:30-10:30am Classes: 4 11/18-12/16 $10413103 W 9:30-10:30am Classes: 6 10/2-11/6 $15413104 W 9:30-10:30am Classes: 5 11/13-12/18 $12.50

Enhance Fitness age: 55 & upFeeling the effects of aging? Developed from years of scientific research & hands-on experience. This program can be found in 100+ sites around the country. It is proven to increase strength, boost activity level & elevate mood. Track your improvement in agility, balance & body strength. No class on 11/26 & 11/28.

413018 Tu, Th 12:30-1:30pm Classes: 12 10/1-11/7 $30413019 Tu, Th 12:30-1:30pm Classes: 10 11/2-12/20 $25

Adult 55+

Van Trip - Ethnic Festival age: 55 & upLelooska Native American Program & North Fork Grille. Family songs, dances, stories & NW coast magnificent masks come to life in the glimmering firelight of the Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl) ceremonial house. The Lelooska Museum located in Ariel, WA, houses an immense collection of artifacts from many regions, a replica fur trade store & a gift shop. Fee includes admission; bring money for lunch overlooking the Lewis River. This trip is not accessible to those using a wheelchair, walker or motorized scooter. For a list of accessible trips & mobility rating, contact Senior Recreation at 503-823-4328.

411829 Tu 8am-3pm 11/12-11/12 $26



Friday Night Live! age: 11-17

Grades 6-12: 7-10pmSchool ID required for admittance.

Youth will be required to fill out Registration Card and have photocopy of ID taken.

$1 drop-in per person

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FREE & Under $3! On a budget? These programs offer more bang for your buck!

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Charles Jordan Community CenterIndoor Park • $1 Age: 1-5 years 10-2pm, Monday-Friday

Computer Lab • FREE 18 & up: 9-5pm, M-S 18 & under: 2:30-5pm (M-Th), 12-2pm (Sa)

Homework Help • FREE Ages: Youth & Teen 3-5pm, Monday-Friday

Game Room • FREE Ages: Youth & Teen 2:30-5pm, Monday-Friday

Open Gym • FREE Ages: Youth & Teen 2:30-5pm, Monday-Wednesday

FUNtastic Fridays • $2 Ages: 11-18 4-6pm, Friday

Teen F/X • $1 Ages: Middle & High School 7-10pm, Saturday

Matt Dishman Community CenterFamily Play Swim • price varies 11:30-4:20pm (M-Th)

9am-5pm (F) • 12-1:15 (Sa) • 10:30-1:15 (Su)

Open Play Swim • price varies 1:15-6pm (Sa) • 1:15-3pm (Su)

Indoor Park • $1 Ages 5 & under 9-11:30am (Tu/Th/F)

Drop-in Teen Nights • FREE Ages 11-14, 7-9pm, (F)

College Preperation • FREE Ages 11-14 Registration Required 6-8pm (9/27) & 12-2pm (10/19)

Girl Strength • FREE Ages 11-17 Registration Required 12-2pm (9/14 & 12/7)

Peninsula Park Community CenterArt Park • $1.50 Ages 1-5 10:30-11:30am, Monday & Thursday

Baby Gym • $1 Ages 6-17 months 9:30-11am, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 1-2:15pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays

Indoor Park • $1 Ages 1-5 9:30-11am, Monday, Thursday & Friday

Toddler Gym! • $1 Ages 1½-3 11:30-1pm, Tuesday & Wednesday

Family Sports Fever • $1/child Ages 6-12 1-2:30, Mondays & Wednesdays

Game Room Ages 8-17: 3:30-7pm(M-Th), 3:30-5pm(F) Ages 18 & over: 7:30-8:30pm, Monday-Thursday

Basketball - Open Play • $1/visit Ages 18-26 3:30-5:30, Tuesdays & Thursdays

St Johns Community CenterArt Park • $1 Ages 5 & under:10-11:30am, Friday

Indoor Park • $1 Ages 5 & under: 9:30-11:30, M/W/F

Baby Gym • $1 Ages 5 & under: 9:30-11:30, Thursday

Open Basketball Ages: 18 & up, 7-9pm, Monday Ages: Youth & Teen, 4-5:30pm, Monday-Friday

Friday Night Live • $1 Grades 6-12 7-10pm, Friday

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Sustaining a healthy park and recreation system to make Portland a great place to live, work and play.www.PortlandParks.org • Commissioner Nick Fish • Director Mike Abbaté

THIS FORM IS FOR CLASSES & PROGRAMS ONLY. FOR INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTER.

VERIFICATION OF INCOME ELIGIBILITYWhen applying for a scholarship, Portland Parks & Recreation requires a copy of your latest 1040 Income Tax Form or other accepted form to verify your income (see below). This information must be update with each subsequent scholarship request. Portland Parks & Recreation values your privacy and will make every effort to ensure�information�provided�remains�confidential.

Number of children living at home: ___________Number of adults in household: __________

TOTAL YEARLY FAMILY INCOME (include child support if applicable):

o 0 to $19,239 o $32,560 to $39,219 o $52,540 to $59,199 o $19,240 to $25,899 o $39,220 to $45,879 o $59,200 to $65,859 o $25,900 to $32,559 o $45,880 to $52,539 o Over $65,859

ACCEPTABLE forms of income verification (please check form used):

_____ Most recent 1040 income tax return_____ Proof of current Social Security benefits (SSA Benefit Statement or SSA-1099)_____ Proof of disability pay (SSI)_____ Proof of current OHP (Oregon Health Plan – striped medical paper with client info on it)_____ Oregon Trail (food stamps) award letter

UNACCEPTABLE forms of income verification:• Bank Statements• Paycheck stubs• Individual W-2’s• Plastic Oregon Trail Card• WIC

To the best of my knowledge, the information provided on the Verification of Income Eligibility form is accurate. I understand that misrepresenting could result in an inability to receive Portland Parks & recreation scholarships in the future.

Signature of Participant (18 & older or Parent/Guardian Date

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY After review by staff, proof of eligibility was:

o Returned to customer Date: ______________ Staff Name: ____________

o Shred Date: ______________ Staff Name: ____________



Registration


RegistRation: Receipt of full payment is required for registration, unless otherwise arranged. Returned checks & declined bank cards void registration. If you have a non-resident pass, please let us know.

Resident / non-Residents / definitions: A resident is:

• anyone who occupies a permanent residence inside the city limits of Portland, which includes the Portland Public, Parkrose, and David Douglas School Districts.

• any child living within the school boundaries of the Reynolds and Centennial School Districts who is attending a SUN Community School. Through a partnership between the City and County, a child attending a SUN Community School is eligible to register for programs at any SUN Community School location without paying a non-resident fee.

Anyone else is considered a non-resident (NR) and will be assessed a NR fee. NR fees do not apply to drop-in activities. Non-residents who wish to register for PP&R activities may choose one of these options:

• pay the additional 30% non-resident fee.• purchase resident status as either an individual or family

for a period of three, six, nine, or twelve months from the date of purchase. Inquire about this option at time of registration.

Non-resident passes are not refundable. Passes are activated at the date of purchase.

Non-resident Pass prices: 3 Month Pass: Individual - $25 Family - $50 6 Month Pass: Individual - $45 Family - $90 9 Month Pass: Individual - $65 Family - $130 One Year Pass: Individual - $85 Family - $170A family denotes a couple (married or domestic) or a single parent and their legal dependants living in the same residence.

scholaRships: City of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial assistance may apply for partial scholarships. Contact individual centers for information.

class enRollment: Our classes must meet minimum & maximum enrollment standards. Classes may fill quickly or classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.

WithdRaWal & Refunds: Please notify us at least three business (Monday-Friday) days, unless otherwise specified, before the start of your program so that we can refund or credit your account for the registration fee. Pre-paid materials & admission tickets cannot be refunded. Participants needing to withdraw after the program has begun are offered a prorated credit or refund based upon when the request is made.

Registration information

customeR satisfaction: Your Satisfaction is Our Goal. Portland Parks & Recreation strives for 100% customer satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with a recreation program or service let us know.

notice of non-discRimination: PP&R programs and services reflect the cultural diversity of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age or ability.

special needs: Within the American with Disability Act (ADA), a person with a disability or special need who desires assistance with registration and/or participation in general PP&R programs can contact Inclusion Services at 503-823-4328 V/TTY. If you request assistance through Inclusion Services, a minimum of 10 business days (Monday- Friday) advance notice is required. If you need a sign language interpreter or FM loop amplifier, please contact 503-823-4328 V/TTY, at least five business days in advance of the activity or class. Information about programs & services is available on the internet for those needing a voice synthesis. Visit our website at www.PortlandParks.org. For additional ADA information call 503-823-2223 V/TTY.

infoRmation hotline: For information on other PP&R services & programs, call the Parks Information Hotline at 503-823-PLAY(7529), Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. You will receive a message with the following options:

•Press 1 for information on sports programming or to reserve a sports facility.

•Press 2 to register for a class or activity.•Press 3 to reserve a picnic or wedding site, or

book an event.•Press 6 for Spanish•Press 0 to reach an operator for informationIf you require V/TTY services, call 503-823-2223.

inclement WeatheR: If the City of Portland public school districts (Portland Public, Parkrose, David Douglas, Reynolds, and Centennial) are closed because of weather conditions, PP&R classes and youth basketball in those school districts are cancelled. However, some sites may be open for drop-in activities. Call the specific PP&R facility for information and opening/closing times. If inclement weather is forecast on weekends or holidays, call the PP&R facility or program for operating hours and activity cancellations.

photo policy: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) reserves the right, and may give permission to the media, to photograph classes, programs, and participants at all our facilities and properties. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes and may be used in future publications and media communications in any format. By participating in PP&R classes and programs, you consent to the taking and publication of your photograph for these purposes.

If you see us with our camera, and you wish to not be photographed, please let us know. We will honor your request.

Note: As part of the FY 2013-14 budget PP&R will be updating its non-resident fee policy to better ensure that non-residents are paying fees equivalent to what City of Portland residents are paying through fees and taxes. The specific changes are not known at the time of this printing. Any changes to non-resident fees are expected to become effective for customers that register after June 30, 2013.August 31st, 2013.



Your Satisfaction is Our Goal. Portland Parks & Recreation strives for 100% customer satisfaction.

For more information on:Accommodations, non-residents, withdrawls and policy information listed on prior page

Registration is a breeze! Choose 1 of 5 easy ways to register

ON-LINE AT www.PORTLANDPARKS.org. Hover over the Recreation tab and click on Class Search/Registration. Search for classes by age, keyword, or activity.

PHONE. Call our Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. Visa

or Mastercard are accepted by phone. You are welcome to call any of our community centers to register over the phone as well.

MAIL. Mail in your completed registration form (at right) to: Parks Customer Service Center, 1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 1302, Portland, OR, 97204. Include full payment using your Visa, Mastercard or check payable to the City of Portland.

FAx. Fax to 503-823-2515. Complete the registration form (at right) and fax it to us with full payment using your Visa or Mastercard. Fax is accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week but is processed during regular business hours.

IN PERSON. Any PP&R facility is able to process your registration, including the Customer Service Center, which is located on the first floor of the Portland Building at 1120 SW 5th Ave. See the map of our facilities within this catalog.

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Main Contact Name___________________________________________ Birthdate_______________ Male___ Female___

Home Address___________________________________________________ City/ST/Zip____________________________

Home Phone (_____)_________________________________ Work Phone (_____)_________________________________

Cell Phone (_____)_____________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number ________________________________________________________________

Portland Parks & Recreation welcomes individuals with disabilities and special needs into programs. Please describe any

accommodations needed for successful inclusion: _____________________________________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATION

CHECK Check number___________________ Make checks payable to the City of Portland. CREDIT CARD Information: Account # __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Expires __________________

Cardholder’s Name________________________________________ Signature__________________________________________________Please print

Name (last, first) birth-date

M/F Class Title Course # Class Location Start Date Cost

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

NON-RESIDENTS of the City of Portland pay a 30% surcharge. Or you may purchase a non-resident pass at the amounts listed below. List pass price or 30% surcharge in column at right and add to your total. I already have a NR pass. Kind of pass___________________ Purchase date ___/___/___ Passholder name ____________________________________________________________ I need a pass. Circle one: 3 mo. / 6 mo. / 9 mo. / 1 yr. Circle one: Individual / Family Name of person(s) needing pass________________________________________________ I do not want a pass. I choose to pay the 30% surcharge.

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30% non-resident surcharge or Pass

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PAIDPORTLAND, ORPERMIT NO. 653

1120 SW 5th AVE, Suite 1302Portland, OR 97204www.PortlandParks.org

Documents

St Johns Community Center - Fall 2013