Established in 1836 March 2015 Titan Sharks Swim Team It s been a pretty long winter here in Berea, but summer will be here in no time and the Berea Outdoor Pool will be opening before you know it! With that in mind the Berea Youth Sports Commission and Recreation Department are excited to announce plans for our newly revamped 2015 Titan Sharks Swim Team! We are excited to be running this program under the direction of our new Head Coach, Dave Tressel! We are truly appreciative to have Coach Tressel leading our 2015 Titan Sharks Swim Team! Dave Tressel and Cam Dedrick will also be leading our Stroke Development Classes in the months of March and April. These sessions are open to anyone looking to receive extra help with swimming skills and techniques needed to make you a more proficient swimmer and competitor. Registrations for the Stroke Development Classes are open now. Registrations for the 2015 Titan Sharks Swim Team will open up on April 1. Contact Information Marty Compton Director of Recreation mcompton@cityofberea.org Table of Contents Adult Programs.. Pages 1-2 Keith Wilson Youth Sports Commissioner kwilson@cityofberea.org Guy Turner Buildings and Grounds Supervisor gturner@cityofberea.org Youth and Family Programs...Page 3 Carol Roman Aquatics Supervisor & Program Coordinator croman@cityofberea.org Lori Jakobsky Recreation Administrator ljakobsky@cityofberea.org Youth Sports Commission...Page 4 Michelle Skutt Active Senior Network Program Coordinator mskutt@cityofberea.org (440) 234-6080 Phone: (440) 826-5890 Fax: (440) 891-3389 Rainout Line: (440) 234-6020 Address: 451 Front Street, Berea, Ohio 44017 Website: www.cityofberea.org Facebook page: City of Berea, Ohio & The Department of Recreation Senior Programs....Pages 5-7
Adult Programs Adult Group Fitness Classes Yoga - All Levels Wednesdays 7-7:45 p.m. Saturdays 11-11:45 a.m. Yoga - Chair Yoga Tuesdays 10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays 10:45-11:30 a.m. Yoga - Gentle Flow Fridays 10:30-11:15 am Tai Chi All Levels Mondays 11-11:50 a.m. Fitness room Tuesdays 7:10-8 p.m. Fitness room Saturdays 9:45-10:45 a.m. Active Senior Network Room _ QiGong Mondays 10-10:50 a.m. Active Senior Network Room Zumba Tuesdays 7-7:50 p.m. Thursdays 8-8:50 p.m. Gym Floor Aqua Zumba Tuesdays 8:15-9 p.m. _ Body Sculpting Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 7 p.m. Active Senior Network Room For program information, cost and registration, contact Gina at gina@flexcity.com or (440) 729-3463. *Group fitness program offered by a third-party vendor. Adult Group Fitness Classes Intensa-Fit Muscle Mondays and Wednesdays: 7 7:50 p.m. Active Senior Network Room Saturdays: 9:30-10:20 a.m. Fitness room Intensa-Fit Boot Camp Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4-4:50 p.m. Fitness room To register, contact: Susanne Toth- Moran (216) 904-8311 or e-mail intensafit@roadrunner.com *Group fitness program offered by a third-party vendor. SilverSneakers Classic (MSROM) Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:45 a.m. Gym Floor Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and balls are used for resistance. Chairs may be used for seated or standing support. The instructor is Olga. SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch (Yoga 1): Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. (Yoga 1): Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. (Yoga 2): Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform the postures. Instructors are Noreen and Olga. SilverSneakers SilverSplash Monday-Friday at 9 a.m. Indoor Pool SilverSplash offers lots of fun, shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability required. SilverSneakers holders: FREE Non-SilverSneakers holders: $3 Page 1
Adult Programs Adult Special Programs Jazzercise Fit, fun & fabulous! Come join the fun! Check out the class schedule at jazzercise.com/findaclass. 50% off joining fee *Offer valid at participating locations for new customers. Auto-pay registration required. Other restrictions may apply. Mondays 9:30 10:30 a.m. 6 7 p.m. *(Located at Aristocrat) Wednesdays 9:30 10:30 a.m. 6 7 p.m. *(Located at Aristocrat) Fridays 9:30 10:30 a.m. Saturdays 9 10 a.m. *Monday & Wednesday evening classes moved to Aristocrat in Berea located on 255 Front Street. For program information, cost and registration, contact tinabrouse@hotmail.com or call (440) 653-0862. Detox Your Body Naturally Saturday, April 11 11 a.m. Active Senior Network Cost: $5 Adult Special Programs Spinning Schedule Day Time Instructor Mondays: 6-7 a.m. Megan 5-6 p.m. Sue *6-7 p.m. Sue Tuesdays: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Megan 5-6 p.m. Sue 6-7 p.m. Andrea Wednesdays: 6-7 a.m. Sue *6-7 p.m. Sue Thursdays: 6-7 a.m. Andrea 9:30-10:30 a.m. Megan 5-6 p.m. Sue Friday: 6-7 a.m. Megan 5:30-6:30 p.m. Andrea Saturday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Andrea *Spinning/Abs New to Spinning? Come try a spinning class for free on Sunday, March 22 at 1 p.m. Olga Wise, a certified nutrition specialist, will demonstrate how to make healthy and delicious food and beverages that will help you to detoxify your body. Recipes and ideas are easy to make and not costly. For reservations, call (440) 223-4772. Space is limited Page 2
Youth & Family Programs Youth and Family Programs In Partnership with the Berea Police and Fire Departments, Safety Town offers a variety of interactive activities and field trips plus the use of bikes, traffic signals and classroom activities to teach children safety measures. The children will focus on safety skills that can be used on a daily basis. They will practice walking to school and riding the bus and will learn how to react safely in an emergency. They also will work on learning their phone number and home address. Safety Town is for children entering kindergarten. 2015 Safety Town Schedule Session 1 June 9-19 9:30-11:30 a.m. Session 2 June 9-19 12:30-2:30 p.m. 1 & 2 Graduation June 19 11 a.m. Grindstone Elementary Session 3 June 22 - July 2 9:30-11:30 a.m. Session 4 June 22 - July 2 12:30-2:30 p.m. 3 & 4 Graduation July 2 11 a.m. Grindstone Elementary Registration Fees: $45 Resident & $55 Non-Resident Registration starts April 1 for Berea Residents ONLY! Open registration begins May 1. Please complete registration form at the Recreation Center. 2015 Safety Town Volunteers Registration starts April 1. The Berea Recreation Department is seeking out motivated volunteers to work with the children in the Safety Town program. High school students are preferred, but we will consider any person entering at least the 8th grade. The number of volunteers needed will be based on the number of volunteers returning from last year. To register, please come to the Berea Recreation center starting April 1. Youth and Family Programs Stroke Development Classes Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 3-26, March 31-April 23 6-7 p.m. Cost: $53 residents; $59 non-residents Mini-session Saturdays March 7-28 12:30-1:30 p.m. Cost: $26 residents; $29 non-residents Prepare for the summer swim team by receiving extra help with swimming skills and techniques with the ultimate goal of becoming a more proficient competitor. Taught by Dave Tressel and Cam Dedrick. Quarry Kids Adventures Ages 2-5 Cost: $3 drop-in fee or purchase a Quarry Kids punch card Come have fun, play games, learn and attend events. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Berea Recreation Center. Fencing Thursdays, Feb. 26-April 2 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $54 This beginning foil fencing class is fun and safe for adults and children. Beginners from age 8 to adults are welcome. No experience is necessary. All equipment is provided. Pink Ladies Baton Corps The Pink Ladies Baton Corps of Berea, Ohio teaches baton twirling classes at the recreational and competitive levels to girls ages 4 and up. We perform at special events like parades, festivals, fundraisers, and half-time shows. Our twirlers come from cities all across Northeast Ohio including: North Olmsted, Avon Lake, Parma, Lakewood, Strongsville, Brunswick, Columbia Station, and Berea. For more information, visit www.pinkladiesbaton.com or contact Coach, Jill Folino at pinkladiescoachjill@gmail.com Page 3
Youth Sports Commission Contact Information Keith Wilson Commissioner of Youth Sports Phone: (440) 826-5890 ext. 7017 Email: kwilson@cityofberea.org Youth Sports Berea Baseball Association Berea Baseball Association online registration for the 2015 season is open now. You can also register in person on Saturdays in March at the BBA table in the front lobby of the Berea Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, please visit: www.bbabaseball.com Berea Slow Pitch Softball The Berea Recreation Center is offering a slow pitch softball program for girls ages 11-15 and 15-18. Girls will play in the Southwest Suburban Softball League. (Graduating seniors age 19 also eligible). League schedule is not yet available, but season typically begins in June and ends in late July. Practices begin in mid/late May. Games played evenings and weekends. You can register in person anytime at the Berea Recreation Center. Titans Lacrosse Matt Saris will lead our middle school aged Titans Lacrosse Team into their second season in 2015. The season will begin on Sunday, March 22 and run through May 13. Best wishes to Coach Saris and the Titans this year! Contact Matt Saris at m.saris41@gmail.com Titan Sharks Swim Team Under the direction of new Head Coach, Dave Tressel, the Berea Recreation Center and Berea Youth Sports Commission are proud to revamp our newly named Titan Shark Swim Team for the 2015 summer season. Registrations will open up on April 1. Cost will remain the same as last year at $90. Don t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this program! Contact: Carol Roman at croman@cityofberea.org Youth Sports Lou Groza Football Lou Groza Tackle and Cheerleading registrations for the 2015 season will be open for returning players from March 1 through March 15 and open to all other players from March 16 through April 15. You can register in person anytime at the Berea Recreation Center. Please visit www.lougrozafootball.org for more information. Titans Travel Basketball Titans Travel Basketball was a huge success this season! Congratulations to the 6 Grade Boys (Coach, Bob Goodwin), 5 Grade Boys (Coaches-Rick Brezovar) and 4 Grade Boys (Coaches-Troy Trzebuckowski) on winning the Greater Cleveland Basketball League Championships in their divisions on Sunday, Feb. 8. Congratulations to our 6 Grade Girls (Coach White) on winning the Westlake Holiday Hoopla Tournament! Great Job! Way to represent Berea! Thank you to all our players, coaches, families and fans for making this our best season yet! Tryouts for next season s teams will be announced soon. Follow the Berea Youth Sports Commission on Facebook for dates and times. 2014/15 BYSC Recreation Basketball It s March Madness time in Berea! Come out to see our teams as they play tournament games on Saturdays throughout the month of March. 1 & 2 Grade teams will be playing in the Berea Recreation Center. 3 & 4 grade teams will play at Grindstone Elementary School and 5 through 9 grade teams will play home games at the Berea-Midpark High School Sports Center. For more information and details about the Youth Sports Commission, please visit our page on the City of Berea website at www.cityofberea.org Follow us on Facebook! Berea Youth Sports Commission Page 4
Senior Scoop Programs Contact Information Michelle Skutt Active Senior Network Program Coordinator (440) 234-6080 or email mskutt@cityofberea.org For more information or details about the programs offered, please visit our website at www.cityofberea.org Monthly Luncheons Tuesday, March 10 at noon St. Paul Lutheran Church ǀ $5 Registration and payment due: March 3 Enjoy an afternoon with Hal Mr. Vibes Wyant on the xylophone, sponsored by Southern Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center. Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 1:30 p.m. Boxed Lunch and Movies Once you sign up for the Boxed Lunch & Movie, you will need to pay and give your lunch order one week in advance. You may drop your money off in the Active Senior Network drop box, the Active Senior Network Office or at Berea City Hall. Bus Trips Please note: registration for this bus trip has passed. This is just a reminder for those who have registered and paid: The International Tour of Cleveland IV Cleveland, Ohio Wednesday, April 29 Cost: $35 Payment due: March 27 Bus will begin boarding: at 8 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 276 E. Bagley Road Departure: 8:30 a.m. Returning: 6:30 p.m. Policies for Cancellation of Bus Trips: Last Revised: 2/26/09 If you have already paid for a bus trip and decide to cancel your reservation, you must do so at least one week prior to the scheduled bus trip in order to receive a credit. You will not be reimbursed for the trip, but will receive a credit that can be applied toward the next bus trip. This credit is valid for only one year from the date of the cancellation. If the next bus trip you attend costs more than what you previously paid, you will be responsible for the remainder of the cost. However, if the trip costs less than what you previously paid, you will NOT be reimbursed the difference. If you have any questions regarding how the credit works or to cancel your reservation, please call the Division of Housing & Community Services. Box lunches are from Café Ah Roma. The sandwich choices are: ham, turkey, veggie, chicken salad, or tuna salad. Movie: Pot O Gold Starring: James Stewart, Palette Goddard Comedy/Romance/Musical Friday, March 20 Lunch served: 11:30 a.m. Movie starts: Noon Active Senior Network Room ǀ $5 Registration and payment due: March 13 Jimmy, the owner of a failed music shop, goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happen to be his uncle's worst enemy. Soon, Jimmy finds himself trying to help the band by getting them gigs and trying to reconcile the family with his uncle, an avid music-hater, all while winning the heart of the beautiful Molly! Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 2:30 p.m. Page 5
Senior Scoop Programs Fun and Games Wii Bowling League Tuesdays or Thursdays beginning at 9:30 a.m. Details about the league: - Eight weeks long - Two players per team - Each team will play two games each week - Highest score overall will win the league - Awards Banquet will be held at the end of the eight weeks for all participants It is never too late to participate! If you would like to join a team or be a substitute player, please call Michelle at (440) 234-6080. Wii Bowling Absentee Policy *To ensure that the scores are posted in a timely fashion, the Active Senior Network staff is asking that if a player is not able to attend a week of bowling that he/she make it up. Making up a bowling session can be done by pre-bowling or by coming in the following week. Please call Michelle at 234-6080 to schedule a time. You can make up your bowling during Rec. Center hours. If you are unable to pre-bowl or come in the following week, a blind score of 140 per game will be added to the team total. Men and Women s Wii Golf: Men: Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. Women: Every Monday at 11 a.m. Mystery Lover s Book Club Monday, March 2 at 1 p.m. Register by: Feb. 27 Monday, April 6 at 1 p.m. Register by: April 2 Clubs Located in the If you enjoy a good mystery book, then this club is for you! Members will meet the first Monday of each month in the Active Senior Network Room. Readers are required to get the book themselves from the library. Karen Scopel is the group leader and she can be reached for the book title at (440) 234-2280 or call the Active Senior Network at (440) 234-6080.New faces are welcome at any time, so enjoy a good book with good company. A beverage and snack will be provided to those who register. Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 2:30 p.m. Senior Shutterflies 9:30-10:30 a.m. Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 11 a.m. for Men Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m. for Women Cards Every Friday from Noon - 2 p.m. (Except the third Friday, which is Movie Day) Try your hand at Pinochle, Bridge, Rummy or any card game you wish to play with other card players. Card games are subject to change depending on what others like to play. Registration is not required Corn Hole Every Friday from 10:30 a.m. - Noon Registration is not required Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 Registration due: March 3 Wednesday, April 1 Registration due: March 31 If you enjoy cameras and photography this group is for you. Bring your cameras and picture to share. Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 11 a.m. Other Activities Computer Access Take advantage of the computers available to you at any time in the Active Senior Network Room. Check your e-mail, play games, surf the Internet, etc. A printer is available for your convenience. Page 6
Senior Scoop Programs Special Programs Knit Wits & Quilting Bees Wednesday, March 11 10 a.m. - Noon Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m. I Survived St. Patrick s Day Party Wednesday, March 18 11 a.m. - Noon. Active Senior Network Room ǀ $2 Registration & payment due: March 10 Did you find the pot of Gold on St. Patrick s Day? Good news if you didn t, you have just stumbled upon some luck. Join the fun as Generations sponsors an afternoon with mini corned beef sandwiches and a game of luck Bingo! Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m. Nationality Potluck Wednesday, March 25 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Active Senior Network Room ǀ $1 Registration & payment due: March 20 Here at the Active Senior Network it s Nationality Day where all ethnicities can be celebrated. What better way to honor your nationality than by making a dish to share with your friends. Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 1 p.m. Brown Bag Buddies 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 Registration due: March 3 Special Programs AARP Tax-Aide Site Wednesday, Feb. 4 through April 8 Noon to 5 p.m. Brook Park United Methodist Church 6220 Smith Rd. Free Appointments are required and can be made by calling (216) 676-4738 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Taxpayers must bring last year s federal and stare returns, Social Security cards or other official documentation for themselves and any dependents, all W-2 and 1099 forms showing income received and any forms showing expenses which may be deductible. Once the returns are prepared and quality reviewed, they will be e-filed at no charge to the taxpayer. 2015 Senior Services Application (Grass Cutting, Leaf Raking & Snow Removal) Berea is one of the few communities that continues to offer grass cutting, leaf raking and snow removal. These programs are available to income-eligible senior residents who meet all qualifications: Be a senior citizen (60 years or older) or disabled Own and occupy the home in Berea Make $28,000 a year or less Not reside with an able-bodied individual Must provide proof of income for every individual in the home If you meet all qualifications and did not receive an application, please call Byll Stallworth at (440) 826-4891. Wednesday, April 1 Registration due: March 31 Pack a lunch and join friends in the Active Senior Network for fun and games. Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 1 p.m. To reserve for any of these programs, please call (440) 234-6080. Payments may be dropped off at the Active Senior Network drop box. Page 7