Established in 1836
May 2015
Outdoor pool opens this month!
Spring is getting into full bloom and temperatures are on the rise. Summer vacation for the kids
is just around the corner and hot days are quickly approaching! There are many great things
planned for this summer at the Berea Recreation Department!
Later this month, on Memorial Day Weekend, the ever popular Berea Outdoor Pool will open to
the public. We have activities and things to do for people of all ages. Maybe your child is new
to swimming or maybe it’s time for them to take the next step in our huge summer Learn to
Swim program that kicks off in June. Soon we will be launching our newly named Titan Sharks
Swim Team into competition! Do you know someone who has a birthday coming up this summer? If so, we offer party packages for both the Recreation Center and the outdoor pool! Maybe you would simply
like to spend your days at our outdoor pool with friends and family. If so, program registrations, memberships and party rental reservations are all for sale right now at the Berea Recreation Center.
Take a look inside this guide for more information on all the Berea Recreation Department has to offer. Get signed up
soon so you can enjoy everything spring and summer have in store!
Contact Information
Marty Compton
Director of Recreation
[email protected]
Table of Contents
Adult Programs…………………..…Pages 1
Keith Wilson
Youth Sports Commissioner
[email protected]
Guy Turner
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
[email protected]
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Youth Sports Commission……….…..Page 2
Carol Roman
Aquatics Supervisor & Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Lori Jakobsky
Recreation Administrator
[email protected]
Michelle Skutt
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Youth and Family Programs……....Page 3-4
Active Senior Network Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(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
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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
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Tai Chi All Levels
Mondays 11 - 11:50 a.m.
Tuesdays 7:10 - 8 p.m.
Saturdays 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
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QiGong
Mondays 10 - 10:50 a.m.
Active Senior Network Room
Adult Group Fitness Classes
SilverSneakers® Classic (MSROM)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:45 a.m.
Gym Floor
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.
SilverSneakers® SilverSplash
Monday-Friday at 9 a.m.
Indoor Pool
SilverSneakers® holders: FREE
Non-SilverSneakers® holders: $3
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Spinning Schedule
Day
Mondays:
Time
6-7 a.m.
5-6 p.m.
*6-7 p.m.
Instructor
Megan
Sue
Sue
Tuesdays:
9:30-10:30 a.m.
5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
Megan
Sue
Andrea
Wednesdays:
6-7 a.m.
*6-7 p.m.
Sue
Sue
Thursdays:
6-7 a.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m.
5-6 p.m.
Andrea
Megan
Sue
Friday:
6-7 a.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Megan
Andrea
Mondays and Wednesdays: 7 – 7:50 p.m.
Saturday:
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Andrea
Saturdays: 9:30-10:20 a.m.
*Spinning/Abs
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Zumba
Tuesdays 7 - 7:50 p.m.
Thursdays 8 - 8:50 p.m.
Aqua Zumba
Tuesdays 8:15 - 9 p.m.
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Body Sculpting™
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6 – 7 p.m.
For program information, cost and registration, contact
Gina at [email protected] or (440) 729-3463.
Intensa-Fit Muscle
Intensa-Fit Boot Camp
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4 - 4:50 p.m.
To register, contact: Susanne Toth- Moran
(216) 904-8311 or e-mail [email protected]
*Group fitness program offered by a third-party vendor.
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New to Spinning®? Come try a spinning class for free
on Saturday, May 16 at 11:30 p.m.
Join us for our Annual Memorial Day Spin Class at
Coe Lake. There will be an 8-9 a.m. and a 9-10 a.m.
class. Cost is $15.
Youth Sports Commission
Contact Information
Keith Wilson
Commissioner of Youth Sports
Phone: (440) 826-5890 ext. 7017
Email: [email protected]
Youth Sports
Berea Baseball Association
Berea Baseball Association is celebrating 40 years this summer! Come out to
the fields to celebrate BBA’s Opening
Day Events on Saturday, May 16th at
Lou Groza Baseball Fields. Congratulation to the BBA on your 40 years of dedication to the
youth of our community!!! For more information, please
visit: www.bbabaseball.com
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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.
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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 are open now! Cost will remain the same as last
year at $90.00. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be
part of this program!
Contact: Carol Roman at [email protected]
Ideas & Feedback
What types of things would you like to see happen within the
Berea Youth Sports in Berea? Please forward any questions,
comments and/or ideas to [email protected].
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”
Youth Sports
Lou Groza Football
Lou Groza Flag Football registrations
for the 2015 season are open now!.
You can register in person anytime at
the Berea Recreation Center. Please
visit www.lougrozafootball.org for
more information.
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Titans Travel Basketball
Titans Travel Basketball tryouts for the
2015/16 season for the 6th Grade Team
are set for May 27th from 3:30-6:00pm
and June 1st from 6:30 – 9:00pm in the
Main Gym at Ford Intermediate School
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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 [email protected]
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Tri-City Titans Soccer
The Tri City United Soccer Club is in
full swing for the Spring season and look
forward to fans out at our fields cheering
on our soccer youth! In addition to
providing an organized sport for the children of our community, this organization
provides the opportunity for parents and
families to interact in a positive manner.
The Tri-City United Soccer Club also
provides adults with the opportunity to expand their potential through experiences such as coaching, and by developing interpersonal, organizational, administrative and leadership skills needed to run a volunteer organization such as
ours. Please visit www.tcusoccerclub.com for more information and to get registered.
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Youth & Family Programs
Youth and Family Programs
New! Music Makers Class
Ages 0-2.5: Tuesdays May 5 - 26 from 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Ages 3-5: Tuesdays May 5 – 26 from 3:15 - 4 p.m.
Cost: $30
Our Music Makers Class is a place for little ones (ages 05) to come with their parent, grandparent or caregiver, to
dive into a world of music, movement and fun, in a sensory rich environment. For more information, please visit
our website at www.cityofberea.org
Youth and Family Programs
Lifeguard Training Course
Session 1:
Wed. & Fri (May 5 - May 22) 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: $195
Become a certified lifeguard through the American Red
Cross. Text books and training materials included. This
course includes Lifeguarding and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
All Classes are held at the Berea Recreation Center
For more information, please visit the Recreation Center
or find it online at www.cityofberea.org.
Pony Tales Farms
Learn-to-Swim Water Safety Aide
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The Berea Rec Center is proud to sponsor Pony Camp.
We have partnered with Pony Tales Farms, located at
13360 Cowley Road in Columbia Station to present this
fun, new activity. Your child will learn to communicate
with horses, care for them, feed, saddle, bridle and ride.
All classes are taught by qualified adult instructors. Safety is emphasized. For more information on dates and
times, please visit the Recreation Center or find it online
at www.cityofberea.org
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Safety Town
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.
For more information on dates and times, please contact the
Recreation Center or visit www.cityofberea.org.
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Pirate and Princess Party- In memory of
Dominique Reyes
Saturday, May 23
12 - 2 p.m.
Grindstone Elementary School Cafeteria
Cost: $10 per person
Please register at the Berea Recreation Center.
Space is limited
Pizza & refreshments - Dancing - Photo Booth Games - Face painting - Crafts - Balloon Artist
Meet your favorite Disney Princesses: Merida,
Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Belle and Elsa
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Signups begin April 1
Training session dates and times:
Swim Stroke Training: Mon. – Fri., May 4 - May 8, at
Berea Recreation Indoor pool 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Open to all aides to attend any or all days.
For more information, please contact Carol Roman at the
Berea Recreation Center or visit www.cityofberea.org
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New! Learn to Kayak
Berea Recreation Department is excited to announce our
partnership with LoCo ‘Yak Shak to teach those interested in learning about the sport of Kayaking. LoCo
‘Yak Shak will be teaching classes on Sundays this
summer at the Berea Outdoor Pool before heading out
onto Coe Lake for guided tours.
The LoCo 'Yak Shak offers kayak rentals, group classes, private lessons, local guided tours, and overnight
adventures with ACA Certified Coastal Kayak Instructors Stephanee & Robb Koscho.
www.locoyakshak.com
For more information, please contact Carol Roman at the
Berea Recreation Center or visit www.cityofberea.org
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New! Open Water Scuba Diving Course
The Open Water Scuba Diver course is an entry-level
certification course designed to give you the necessary
skills to safely conduct open water dives. Upon successful completion of Academic and Confined Water skills,
as well as, Open Water dives at Gilboa Quarry, you will
achieve certification as a SCUBA diver.
For more information, please contact Carol Roman at the
Berea Recreation Center or visit www.cityofberea.org
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Senior Scoop Programs
Bus Trips
Contact Information
Michelle Skutt
Active Senior Network Program Coordinator
(440) 234-6080 or email [email protected]
For more information or details about the programs offered, please visit our website at www.cityofberea.org
Monthly Luncheons
Tuesday, May 12 at noon
St. Paul Lutheran Church ǀ $5
Registration and payment due: May 5
Enjoy a magical afternoon with Singing Hands, Dennis
and Dee Rundle. This husband and wife team will perform uplifting, positive, fun songs to pre-recorded music
using sign language. The audience does not need to know
sign language. They will be able to hear the words and
music to their favorite songs.
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 1:30 p.m.
Please Note: No reservations will be accepted after designated reservation date!
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.
Box lunches are from Café Ah Roma. The sandwich
choices are: ham, turkey, veggie, chicken salad, or tuna
salad.
Movie: “The Invention of Lying”
Starring: Ricky Gervais and
Matthew Robinson ǀ Comedy/Fantasy
Friday, May 15
Lunch served: 11:30 a.m.
Movie starts: Noon
Active Senior Network Room ǀ $5
Registration and payment due: May 8
A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer
seizes the opportunity for personal gain.
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 2:30 p.m.
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Please note: registration for this bus trip has passed. This is just a
reminder for those who have registered and paid:
Gardening/Grazing/Gazing
Middlefield, Ohio
Wednesday, June 24
Cost: $36
Payment due: May 22
Bus will begin boarding: at 8 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran
Church, 276 E. Bagley Road
Departure: 8:30 a.m. ǀ Returning: 6:15 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.
Other Activities
Computer Access
Take advantage of the computers available to you at any
time in the Active Senior Network Room. Check your email, play games, surf the Internet, etc. A printer is available for your convenience.
Other Amenities
The Active Senior Network room is equipped with a large
television, couches, computers, tables and a kitchen for
your use. The Active Senior Network room maintains the
same hours as the Recreation Center. Feel free to utilize
these amenities at your own leisure. We also encourage
you to attend the many activities and events that are offered such as Wii Bowling, luncheons, movies, corn hole,
cards and much more!
For questions, please feel free to contact Michelle Skutt at
(440) 234-6080.
Senior Scoop Programs
Fun and Games
Wii Bowling League
Clubs
Mystery Lover’s Book Club
Tuesdays or Thursdays beginning at
9:30 a.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m.
Details about the league:
Located in the Active Senior Network
Room ǀ Free
- 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.
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Men and Women’s Wii Golf:
Men: Every Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Women: Every Monday at 11 a.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 11 a.m. for Men
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m. for Women
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Monday, June 1 at 1 p.m.
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.
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Senior Shutterflies
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Wednesday, May 6
Registration due: May 5
Wednesday, June 3
Registration due: June 2
Every Friday from Noon - 2 p.m.
If you enjoy cameras and photography this group is for
you, bring your cameras and picture to share.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: Noon
Cards
(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
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Corn Hole
Every Friday from 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Registration is not required
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m.
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“Walkie Talkies” Walking Club
Every Thursday
10 -11 a.m.
Call for location. It changes weekly ǀ Free
If you like to be outdoors and stay in shape,
then this is the group for you! The Walking Club will
meet rain or shine every Thursday at different locations
for eight weeks. Walking and talking are a perfect combination! Sign up and get the walking routes to become a
member. Anyone can join at anytime, but please call first
to find out where the group will be meeting.
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 11:30 p.m.
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Senior Scoop Programs
Special Programs
Seis De Mayo
Wednesday, May 6
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Active Senior Network Room
Cost: $5
Registration & payment due: May 4
It maybe a day late but it’s time to bust open the piñata
and indulge in a tasty Mexican themed lunch. Berea Alzheimer’s Care Center will sponsor the treats for this fun
filled afternoon.
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 1p.m.
Special Programs
Knit Wits & Quilting Bees
Meets the second Wednesday
of the month
10 a.m. - Noon
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m.
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Wii Bowling Tour at Berea Lake Towers
Wednesday, May 27
11 a.m. – noon
Berea Lake Towers ǀ Free
Registration & payment due: May 20
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Music Bingo
Wednesday, May 20
11 a.m. - Noon.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Cost: $2
Registration and Payment due: May 13
It’s back, Bingo with a twist. Play the iconic game of
BINGO by replacing numbers with music. This is NOT
normal Bingo… instead of calling numbers we play
songs, instead of marking off numbers on a sheet you
mark off songs as we play them (if you are lucky enough
to have them on your custom made MUSIC BINGO
sheet.
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m.
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Brown Bag Buddies
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
American Legion Post 91 ǀ Free
Wednesday, June 3
Registration due: June 2
Pack a lunch and join friends in the Active Senior Network for fun and games.
It’s time to cheer on the Active Senior Network as they
take on Berea Lake Towers in Wii Bowling. Who will
have bragging rights in Berea? Join the fun and shake a
pom pom cheering your team onto victory. Light refreshments will be served.
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 1 p.m.
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:
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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.
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.
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