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Dear Chandler Recreation Newsletter Subscriber,
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Summer Break Time for July & August classes. |
As the summer heat continue to rise, Break Time is available at City facilities to guide you in staying active. Registration for classes and youth camps is in progress for residents and non-residents. You can register at www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. Call 782-2727 or 782-2900 for more information.
The fall Break Time for classes and programs in September, October and November is scheduled to be available starting Friday, July 20. Fall registration starts Saturday, August 4 at 10 a.m. (Friday, August 10 for non-resident).
The July/August episode of the "Come Out & Play Chandler!" show will start airing next Thursday, July 5. It will feature music programs and special events with bands.
For a schedule of upcoming special events, visit www.chandleraz.gov/special-events or call the hotline at
782-2735.
Thank you for subscribing to the monthly newsletter! Please share it with your friends and encourage them to take a class.
Remember to "Come Out & Play Chandler" whenever you visit Chandler Parks, Recreation Facilities and Aquatics Centers!
City of Chandler Recreation Division Staff
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROGRAMS OF NOTES~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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For news from the Environmental Education Center: www.facebook.com/ChandlerEEC EEC Community Artist's Corner  The EEC's Community Artist's Corner features talented artists from around the Valley. On display until August 16 are the unique and bright screen prints of Jeremy Yocum, a local artist. Jeremy received a degree from Northern Arizona University in Art Education and has been teaching art to children for the past 13 years in the Mesa Public Schools. Come take a look! For news from Chandler Aquatics:  Public Swim Hours
All six City of Chandler aquatic centers are open for the summer season! Enjoy public swim hours at Arrowhead Pool, Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, Folley Pool, Hamilton Aquatic Center, Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center and Nozomi Aquatic Center. Admission for public swim is $1 for children, $2.25 for adults and $1.25 for seniors (except for Folley Pool; admission rates are $0.75 for children, $2 for adults, and $1 for seniors). Be on the lookout for $1 family swim times offered at each facility - admission during limited times is only $1 for the entire family! Free Swim hours also vary depending on location - free admission during limited times. Check online at www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics for public swim, free swim and $1 family swim times.
Did You Know?
Did you know that outside food and beverages are allowed into each aquatic center in limited quantities? The outside food and beverage policy allows one hard or soft-sided cooler per guest not to exceed 7"x7"x9" (six pack size), all food items must fit in brown bag or sack lunch, and beverages are not to exceed 32 ounces. Think twice before packing a large cooler to bring to the pool!
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SPOTLIGHT ON SPECIAL EVENTS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
Chandler 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular!
- Wednesday, July 4 from 4-10:30 p.m.
- Tumbleweed Park, southwest corner of Germann and McQueen roads.
- Free admission and parking is $5 per vehicle.
- Activities include: o Free Kids Carnival
o Dunk Tank
o 24' Rock Climb Wall
o 35' Water Slide
o Assorted Games
o Peddle Bike Parade - Registration is needed
Plus, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
For more information call 480-236-9123 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/special-events.
Tortoise Encounter 
- Thursday, July 12 from 8-9 a.m.
- Environmental Education Center
- For all ages
- FREE!
Come to the new desert tortoise habitat at the Environmental Education Center (located just outside the front doors)for a free 'Tortoise Encounter' to meet and learn about the center's new Sonoran Desert Tortoises. If the tortoises are cooperative, guests will get a close look at the animals, watch them have breakfast and learn more about these amazing, desert creatures! This program is free and open to the public and pre-registration is not required. Contact the EEC at 480-782-2890 or www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis for more information.
Dragonfly Discovery Walk
- Wednesday, July 11 from 7:30-9 a.m.
- Environmental Education Center
- For all ages
- FREE!
Join a naturalist for a guided walk to observe dragonflies and damselflies buzzing about the desert and wetland habitats at Veterans Oasis Park! Bring binoculars, water and wear good walking shoes and a hat. The walks are not fast-paced and the terrain is easy. Dragonfly coloring books and field guides will be available for sale. Participants should meet at the Red-tailed Hawk ramada in Veterans Oasis Park and may leave at any time during the walk. Pre-registration is not required.Contact the EEC at 480-782-2890 or www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis for more information.
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ADULT SPORTS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
Registration for the 2012 fall Adult Sports season will begin Monday, July 30 at 8:00 AM. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Games begin in September. Please contact Ken Sipes at (480) 782-2704 or kenneth.sipes@chandleraz.gov for additional information.
The Chandler Adult Sports web page is located at www.chandleraz.gov/adult-sports. You can also sign up to the follow our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/chandleradultsports and Twitter @Chandleradultsp.
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CHANDLER TENNIS CENTER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
Hours of operation for the Chandler Tennis Center (CTC) are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - noon and 3-10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-5 p.m. For further information, contact the Chandler Tennis Center at (480) 782-2650 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/tennis. See you on the court!
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COMMUNITY CENTER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
In our Let's Play Music! class, preschoolers and a parent will enjoy a play date where they can  come and participate in fun, interactive games focusing on simple music theory and concepts. Classes are on Tuesdays, July 10-31, from 10-11 a.m. You can register for this class at www.chandleraz.gov/registration using 094CC.432. Registration fees are $16 for residents and $22 for non-residents with an additional $5 supply fee. For more information, please call 480-782-2727.
 We still have many youth classes to keep the kids busy before they go back to school. Keep them fit in judo or encourage their creativity as they build a masterpiece in ceramics. You can learn more about these and many more classes for youths at www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. For more information, please call 480-782-2727.
There are so many classes to stay fit and cool at the Chandler Community Center! Adult classes include Yoga, Mat Pilates, Line Dance, Tap, Judo and many more. You can sign up for the July session at www.chandleraz.gov/registration. For more information, please call 480-782-2727 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. For these and many other adult classes held at the Community Center, visit www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime or call 782-2727.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
 All classes and programs listed below are held at the City of Chandler Environmental Education Center, located on the northeast corner of Lindsay and Chandler Heights roads. Contact us at 782-2890 for more information or at www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
Sonoran Desert Adventure
During this fun program on Tuesday, July 31 from 10-11 a.m., parents and children ages 3-6 will discover the unique animals and habitats of the desert while enjoying a story-time, arts and crafts, taking a short nature walk in the park, and playing fun games. Cost is $6 ($9 for non-residents) per person with an additional $3 supply fee due to the instructor at the beginning of the class. This fee is per child, with one unpaid adult permitted per child. Registration is required atwww.chandleraz.gov/registration.
 Solar Cooking
Join this unique 'Solar Cooking' class just for adults on Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.! Participants will use the power of the sun to prepare a solar feast and learn to make simple entrees and desserts in a commercial solar oven, as well as a hand-crafted cardboard oven. Recipes may include cinnamon apples, sun tea lemonade, cookies, and more! This class will conclude with samples to taste and recipes to take home.The cost is $12 ($17 for non-residents) per person with an additional $6 supply fee due to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Registration is required for this program at www.chandleraz.gov/registration.
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SENIOR CENTER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
Arthritis Exercises with Home Instead
Chandler Senior Center Lounge,202 E Boston St - Friday, June 29 at 10:00 am Do you have muscle and/or joint pain? Do you feel like you don't have time or the facilities to get out and exercise? Come learn some fun and easy exercises you can do at home with things you already have around the house!
4th of July Party
Chandler Senior Center Multipurpose Room - Tuesday, July 3 at 10:00 am
Come celebrate the 4th of July the Senior Center way! We have musical entertainment, raffle prizes, yummy treats, and lots of fun!
Vee Quiva Casino Day Trip
Meet at the Chandler Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St. - Wednesday, July 25
Bus leaves at 8:30 am and will return at approximately 4:30 pm
Want to get out of the heat for a day? Come on a day trip with your friends to the Vee Quiva Casino in Phoenix! The $5 registration includes the trip on a beautiful air-conditioned coach bus, plus a $10 free bonus play voucher to get you started when you arrive! Sign up at the Senior Center front desk, or call 480-782-2720 for more information.
For more information about Senior Programs, call the Senior Center at 782-2720 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/senior-adults.
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SNEDIGAR RECREATION SPORTSPLEX~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
Sportball Clinics-Indoors
Certified Sportball coaches introduce, practice, and refine sport skills with an enthusiastic and animated approach. This class is for ages 3-5 and reinforces the benefits of teamwork and skills development rather than the importance of winning, enabling children to gain the confidence and develop the social skills necessary to succeed in sport and life. The class fee is $13 (non-residents: $18) with a $45 instructor fee and runs from July 9-13 and July 23-27, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Register at www.chandleraz.gov/registration or call 782-2640 for assistance.
Young & Money Savvy
Introduce financial savvy now-don't wait! Money management skills are critical life skills. Enroll and start your young consumer on a lifelong path that builds financial expertise in this fun and interactive class! Topics include: banking, credit cards, college, spending, identity theft, and more.
The class is for ages 13-18 and the fee is $23 (non-residents: $32) and runs from July 11-August 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register at www.chandleraz.gov/registration or call 782-2640 for assistance.
Chess Camp - Chess Wizards
Join Chess Wizards for ages 5-12! Play games, make new friends and spend all day having fun. There will be an array of activities throughout the day: Chess games, lessons, puzzles, wizard says, bug house, mirror, fisher, take me, charades and more! Each child will receive a chessboard, trophy, Chess Wizards t-shirt, and a folder with all of the puzzles they learn at camp. The class fee is $63 (non-residents: $86) and runs from July 23-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Register at www.chandleraz.gov/registration or call 782-2640 for assistance.
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TEEN PROGRAMS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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 Come enjoy your last Friday night before schools starts at the Back to School Pool Party on Friday, July 20, 2012 at Folley Pool from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We will have a DJ, food, and diving for prizes! A school ID will be required and entry is $4. For more information, please contact Teo Ruiz at 480-782-2746 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/teens.
Summer is not over yet! Come check out all of the teen-only field trips  that are happening this summer! We will be playing indoor paintball at Tempe Paintball on July 19, taking an overnight trip to Big Lake from July 19-20, and going indoor rock climbing at the Phoenix Rock Gym on August 7. Grab a friend and jump on board for these three awesome adventures! For more information, please contact Michael Ballard at 480-782-2711 or register online at www.chandleraz.gov/registration.
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
A "RAD" Luau
The "RAD" Luau will be held on Saturday, July 28 at Hamilton Aquatic Center.This event is free but register is required. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Come party the "RAD" way! RAD (Recreation and Athletics) for the Disabled, would like to invite you to come swim, dance and eat with us. Register at www.chandleraz.gov/registrationwith activity code: #808TR.362.
For more information about the Therapeutic Recreation program and upcoming socials, sports and classes, please visit our webpage at www.chandleraz.gov/therapeutic.
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TUMBLEWEED RECREATION CENTER ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Tumble Tots Indoor Playground
Tumbleweed Recreation Center offers preschool activities in a safe play area for children five years old and younger to play under parental or guardian supervision with "Tumble Tots" every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11 a.m. There is a $2 fee per child ($3 for non-residents). The TRC is located at 745 E. Germann road. For more information, visit www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed or call 782-2900.
Family Nights at Tumbleweed Recreation Center
Join in the fun at Family Night at Tumbleweed Recreation Center every Wednesday throughout the summer from 5:30-7 p.m. There is a different activity each week for a drop-in fee is $2 ($3 for non-resident ages 1-12) and $3 ($5 for non-residents ages 13-17). Call 782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed for more information.
TRC Blood Drive is July 25
Tumbleweed Recreation Center will host a blood drive with United Blood Services on Wednesday, July 25 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. in the Cotton Room. Call 782-2907 or visit www.bloodhero.com (sponsor code: Tumbleweed) for more information.
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