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MURRYSVILLE RECREATION UPCOMING WINTER PROGRAMS

Check out webpage (www.murrysvillegov.org) for more programs and registration information. To talk to staff, call 724-327-2100 x 131 or x 115.

 

�S.A.T. Math Prep Course�                  Max: 12

Two day course to be held the weekend before the test offered on Mar. 1

Fee: $100.00 which includes textbook

Sat., Feb. 23 (8 am - 4 pm) and Sun., Feb. 24 (Noon - 4 pm)

This 12-hour course is designed to help improve math scores for PSAT/SAT.  Students will review math skills and test-taking reasoning strategies.  Using PSAT/SAT practice tests, students will be able to identify problem areas and learn test-taking techniques and decision-making skills regarding which problems to attempt and which to skip to achieve the highest score. Learn to work smarter, not harder. Bring a calculator and a lunch and two drinks for Saturday. Instructor, Ronald R. Rometo, is the former math instructor with Sylvan Learning Center, an adjunct faculty member with WCCC, a private tutor, BA/Math and BS/Engineering.  Location:  Municipal Meeting Room (2^nd floor next to Murrysville Library), Murrysville Municipal Building, 4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville

 

"Build a Bird Feeder - Conservation Project"

for ages 5 to 19

FREE - no need to be a member of 4-H

Feb. 10                        1:30 - 3:30 pm

Make a homemade bird feeder to attract birds to your yard for the "Great Backyard Bird Count" (Feb 15-18). Share the time with the local 4-H Conservation Club and come away with a great winter project!  Parents are welcome to stay and make a feeder, too.  Call to register to make sure there are enough supplies for all? Bonnie Belak at 724-327-6885. Meet at Pleasant Valley Park on Pleasant Valley Road, if weather is bad, the group will move to the Murrysville Community Center?but dress warmly in case you are outside. The program is sponsored in cooperation with the local 4-H Conservation Club.

 

�CSI � Crime Scene Investigation�
for grades 6 - 12

Fee: $20.00                  Min: 5              Max: 16

Sat. Apr. 12     9:30 am � 2:30 pm

Help solve a crime!!! Utilize techniques used by modern police forces. A day of fun and learning. Instructor: Sergeant Charles Tappe, special training in accident reconstruction, on-scene accident investigation, sobriety testing, auto theft training, hostage negotiation and crime prevention. Bring a bag lunch and two drinks.

Location: Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Avenue

 

�Driver Theory Education Program�  

for ages 15 and up                                              

Fee: $125.00                           

Feb. 5 - Mar. 5 (not Feb. 18)   6 � 9 pm

Getting ready to get your license or just got it?  It is important to be a responsible, defensive driver and to know PA regulations.  Class instruction presents a variety of techniques to train drivers to adjust to today's driving situations.  Student will be issued a "driver education certificate" which is acceptable for insurance discounts at the completion of the course. This course does not include on the road training. Instructor: Janet E. Sherid, PA Certified Driving Training School Teacher. Location: Room 118, Franklin Regional High School, 4121 School Road

 

�Valentine Social - Puppy Love�  for dogs and owners   FREE
Wednesday, February 13, 2008  6 pm
Walkers Pet HoTail, 4603 William Penn Highway (next to Cleveland Brothers)
For the Valentine season, Walkers Pet HoTail is partnering with the Municipality of Murrysville for a FREE Love My Pet / Love My Community Valentine Social to be held at Walkers.   Party goers will use Walkers large indoor play area to socialize and show some love.   Michele Clarke, Recreation Director, will speak and answer questions about the individual characteristics of the lovely dog-friendly parks in Murrysville, proper park etiquette for dogs and future plans for a Dog Park to be developed in Murrysville Community Park. Human and canine refreshments will be served. All dogs will need to be on a leash and be current on their vaccinations.   Call Walkers at (724) 327-PAWS (7297) for more details and to make a reservation.

 

�Discount Ski Tickets to 7 Springs�

Ticket A:  Midweek/Sunday/Non-Holiday ticket is $34.00

Ticket B: Any Night ticket is $24.00

Purchase tickets at the reception desk at 4100 Sardis Road. Cash and checks accepted. Checks can be made out to M.O.M. (Municipality of Murrysville).  Tickets are non-refundable.

Don�t have time to stop by the municipal building?

You can mail in a request for ski tickets.  Send a check with your name, full address, home and daytime phone numbers,  numbers of ski lift tickets (indicate either ski ticket A or B, as desired) and check for full amount made out to the Municipality of Murrysville.  Send to Recreation Department, Att: Carrie, 4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA 15668

The tickets will be mailed to you within three working days of the receipt of your request and payment.

 

�Dean�s Health and Fitness Center�

Introductory membership offer for ages 12 through adult

Fee: $60.00 for 10 visits.  (Dean�s regular rate is $8.00 per day. You save 25%)

Give Dean�s a try?.learn about all the machines, get personal instruction and have access to the shower/locker facilities. 

Hours: Mon-Thurs 6 am � 9:30 pm; Fri 6 am � 9 pm; Sat 8 am � 3 pm; Sun 8 am- 3 pm

Location: Dean�s Health and Fitness Center, Village of Murrysville, Rte. 22

 

�Fencing�

for ages 8 through adult             Min: 8              Max: 17

Instructors: Dave and Deb Theriault (US Fencing Association and USFCA recognized)

Fencing Classes

Fees: $75.00 for 8 classes                    $30.00 for equipment rental per session, if needed.

You must have own equipment (jacket, foil and mask) or pay extra for equipment rental

All classes are designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced students; fencers are divided by age and ability in class. When registering, indicate dominant hand and if you have all of your own equipment or plan to rent.

Tuesdays (8 weeks)  

Winter Session:             Jan. 29 - Mar. 25 (no Feb. 26)

            Session A: 6:30 � 7:30 PM       ages 8 -12                    Max: 17

            Session B: 7:45 � 8:45 PM       ages 13 � adult Max: 17

Spring Session:             April - 8 - June 3 (no Apr. 1 and May 6)

Session C: 6:30 � 7:30 PM       ages 8 -12                    Max: 17

            Session D: 7:45 � 8:45 PM       ages 13 � adult Max: 17

FREE Open Fencing for registered students from 7 - 9:15 pm

 

 

Open Fencing Practice Package

Package Fee: $33.00 per session

Equipment rental: $30.00 per session, if you do not own your own equipment.

Fencers who are not registered for class can purchase the Open Fencing Practice Package. Cost includes floor fee for 8 practice sessions (no instruction). Must have own equipment or pay extra for equipment rental. Electrical scoring setup is available.

Tuesdays     7 - 9:15 pm

Winter Session: Jan. 29 - Mar. 25 (no Feb. 26)

Spring Session: Apr. 8 - Jun. 3 (no Apr. 1 and May 6)

 

�Yoga Dance�

Fee: $45.00

Yoga + Ballet = Flexible Strength!  No yoga or dance experience required.  An experienced dance and exercise instructor will encourage you to enjoy the movement and stretching as you work your way toward a dancer�s body. At Innovative Exercise in Dean�s Health and Fitness.

 Day/Time:        Monday, 4:15 � 5:15pm

 

�Spinning ®�

for teens and adults

Fee: $45.00                  Min: 4

Mondays (6 weeks)      7 - 8 pm

Session A:        Jan. 14 - Feb. 18

Session B:        Feb. 25 - Mar. 31

This is the original Spinning® program and the most popular group cycling class.  With no complicated moves to learn and music that begs your legs to pedal, getting into the best shape of your life has never been more fun.  Bring a towel and water bottle to class.  At Fitness 365, 100 Center Ice, Drive, Delmont.

 

�Discover Snorkeling�

for swimmers of all ages

Fee:  $25.00     Min: 4              Max: 5

Tuesday, Feb. 12         6:30 - 7:30 pm in Room 225; 7:30 - 8:30 pm in the pool

Discover Snorkeling is the first step towards exploring the underwater world. Take this beginning step to gain confidence with helpful tips and suggestions to make the most of your first glimpse underwater. All equipment provided. Instructor: Barbara Haybarger, Franklin Regional Physical Education Instructor and certified scuba instructor through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).

 

 �Discover Scuba�

for ages 8 and up                     

Fee: $36.00                  Max: 5

Tuesday, Feb. 19         6:30 - 7:30 pm in Room 225; 7:30 - 8:30 pm in the pool                      

Experience the underwater world at this non-committal one-day class.  Learn how to breathe underwater, then explore the bottom of the pool - it is that easy!  This course experience can be used as a credit towards gaining an Open Water Certification.  All equipment provided.  Instructor: Barbara Haybarger, Franklin Regional Physical Education Instructor and certified scuba instructor through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). An additional class can be added if the maximum registration is exceeded.

 

�Open Water Scuba�

for ages 10 and up

Fee: $339.00                            Max: 5

Mondays and Wednesdays, Mar. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 (26 for make-up day)

6:30 - 7:30 pm in Room 225; 7:30 - 9:30 in pool

Begin your adventure towards a lifetime scuba certification through this program.  Learn the academics in the comfort and convenience of your own home around your schedule.  During the scheduled sessions listed above, you will learn water diving techniques, review academic materials and complete knowledge review sessions.  Once you have completed this course work, you will be ready to enroll in the open water certification dives (available on various weekends throughout the summer or at the tropical dive destination of your choice while on vacation � fees vary by location).  Each participant will supply his/her own quality mask, fins and snorkel. Tanks ,regulators and BCD's  will be supplied. Instructor: Barbara Haybarger, Franklin Regional Physical Education Instructor and certified scuba instructor through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). After registering, registrants must call Barbara at 724-327-5456 x 2524 to arrange to receive academic materials before the class begins.

 

 

�Adult Lap and Family Recreational Swim�

Tuesdays, Thursdays (7:30 � 9:30 pm) and Saturdays (6 � 9 pm)

Starts on Jan. 8 through May 24

(NOT Jan. 17, 22, 31, Feb. 2, 14, 16, 21, Mar. 1, 20, 22, 27, April 24, 26, May 10, 15, 20)

To check about pool closures, call 724-327-2100, X562 for last minute changes in schedule.  Other changes will be placed on www.murrysvillegov.org

$3.00 per swimmer

Children under age 5 are free, but must have a paying adult in the pool with them.

Children under age 16 must have an adult on-site in the pool area.

 

Murrysville Recreation is offering two programs for children with special needs this winter.

 

�Funtime for Children with Special Needs�  

for ages 6 through 11   

Coaches, parents or TSS are encouraged and welcome at no charge to help with the class.

Fee: $40.00                              Max: 12

Feb. 27 - Apr. 9 (7 weeks)      Wednesdays     5:00 - 6:00 pm

This is a chance to relax, have fun and learn skills for play. Students will be encouraged to follow instructions, work with others, use left and right hands and feet to play, improve eye-hand coordination and have fun. Bowling at Moose Lanes in Export on Apr. 9.  Instructors: Michele Clarke, Murrysville Recreation Director and Barbara Pees, Murrysville Parks and Recreation Commission. Location: Sloan School Gym, 4121 Sardis Road

 

�Special Needs Yoga�

for ages 10 and up                    Min: 5

Coaches, parents or TSS are encouraged and welcome at no charge    

Fee: $25.00 for 4 weeks          

Saturdays, 10 - 11 am

Session A:        Feb. 2 - 23

Session B:        Mar. 8 - 29

Instructor, Shauna Frantz, MSW, in addition to being a yoga instructor is also a trained behavior specialist whose specialty is working with persons with autism. In her experience, she has found yoga to be very relaxing and helpful with persons who have various emotional and developmental disabilities. This class offers simple yoga exercises and breathing and relaxation techniques.

Location: Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Avenue, Murrysville

 

To register or download a registration form, go to Murrysville�s web page at www.murrysvillegov.org or stop by the Murrysville Municipal Building or Library for a program supplement.  For more information, call Murrysville Recreation at 724-327-2100 x 115 or 131. ##