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Duluth Parks: Guitar Lessons, Dog Obedience, Yoga, Finance, Etiquette and More


Just Once Guitar for Busy People
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply can’t find the time? In just a few hours, you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. For more information, go to instantguitarnow.com. Required materials fee of $29 will be collected in class by the instructor for workbook and a practice DVD.

Location: Bunten Road Park
Fee: Resident: $20.00. Non-resident: $25.00
Session 1
Jan 30 9:30am-12:30pm Sat Ages 13 & up

Just Once How to Play Guitar By Ear
Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries- how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the Instant Guitar class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Prior experience with guitar chords recommended. Materials fee of $29.00 for the How to Play Guitar by Ear Book and Practice CD will be collected in class by the instructor.

Location: Bunten Road Park
Fee: Resident: $20.00. Non-resident: $25.00
Session 1
Jan 30 1:00-4:00pm Sat Ages 13 & up

Dog Obedience

Basic Dog Obedience (Dogs 6 months & up)
In this class students will learn the off, sit, down, sit/stay, down/stay and to walk nicely on a leash. People enrolling must be at least 10 years of age and have the dog on leash at all times. No off leash training in these programs.

Location: Rogers Bridge Park Pavilion at Rogers Bridge Park
Fee: Resident: $100.00. Non-resident: $110.00
6 Week Session
Session
Mar 13- Apr 17 10:00-11:00am Sat Ages 10 & up

Yoga
The aim of this Yoga program is to bring a union of the body, mind and soul. This is achieved by various poses involving gentle stretching and synchronized breathing. The program will include meditation and end with several relaxation poses.

Location: Bunten Road Park
Fee: Resident: $60.00. Non-resident: $70.00
6 Week Session
Session
Feb 25-Apr 1
5:30-6:30pm Thu
Ages 13 & up

The Magic of Money
(Money Management for Teens)
This is a great program in which teens will learn about money and how to handle it wisely. There will be hands on activities tailored to each group. We will focus on the value of money, banking, interest, savings, checking accounts, loans, credit cards, sales tax, smart shopping, discounts, sales and tips.

Location: Bunten Road Park
Fee: Resident: $25.00. Non-resident: $35.00
3 Week Session
Session
Feb 11-Feb 25 7:00-9:00pm Thu Ages 13-19

The Etiquette Experience
If you want to improve your child?s manners, improve their social skills and boost their self-esteem enroll them in The Etiquette Experience. This class includes the teaching of basic good manners (table and parties), etiquette (gift giving, sharing), social skills (including dealing with teasing and bullying.) We also cover texting, Internet and phone safety. The class format is fun, practical and interactive which helps engage the children in the process.

Location: Small Community Room at Bunten Road Park
Fee: Resident: $75.00. Non-resident: $85.00
6 Week Session
Session 1
Feb 22-March 29
5:00-6:00pm Mon
Ages 5-8

Feb 22-March 29
6:00-7:00pm Mon
Ages 9-12

Sign up for classes at www.duluthga.net/registration

City of Duluth
Parks & Recreation
Contact: Jason Rogers
jrogers@duluthga.net
Program Coordinator

Location: Bunten Road Park
3180 Bunten Road
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone 770 814 6981
Fax 770 814 6987

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VOLUNTEER SOUGHT FOR DULUTH PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD


The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is a seven member volunteer board appointed by the Duluth City Council. Seven members reside within the City limits and the eighth member may reside within the City limits or own and operate a business within the City limits. The eight member board serves two year terms with alternating appointment dates. Four members are serving 2009-2011, four members are serving 2008-2010. The board provides advice, and guidance to staff, and elected officials in the best interest of the City to meet the recreational needs of all segments of the population within the community. The board is responsible for the development of park facilities that include projects associated with funding from SPLOST (Special Local Option Sales tax), recreational policies and procedures, citizen input, budget support, and public relation support. The board meets the first Wednesday of every month except for holiday months, January and July in which the meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month.

The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to fulfill the vacated term of newly elected Council member Billy Jones.

If you are interested in recreational activities, park facilities and developing recreational opportunities for the City, please apply and complete the online application or contact Kathy Marelle.

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Fifty and Beyond: Duluth’s Seniors


City of Duluth’s Senior Association

CALLING ALL SENIORS! At Bunten Road Park, we are now a Senior Group of Active People from around the community. We will continue with our assorted card games, badminton, lunches and much more! Are you interested in joining the CITY OF DULUTH FIFTY AND BEYOND GROUP? Please call 770-814-6981 and inquire today about joining and all the additional benefits! Please confirm your mailing address with us so that you receive the senior newsletter!

Mission

It is our mission to provide opportunities, new experiences and advocacy to all older adults in the area, promoting dignity, personal growth, health, friendship, independence and improving their quality of life.

About the Group

This fun and exciting group will continue to welcome and serve all active older adults. Everyone is welcome to join our club for a variety of activities, programs, and services. Make new friends, take a class, or just travel to new and unique places. Get on our quarterly newsletter mailing list so you can keep up-to-date on what we are doing and what is new in our program. Stop by or call for more information about any of these programs.

Read More at Bunten Road Park

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New & Improved On-Line Registration will go live Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 for Duluth Park Programs


Lil Sport Soccer Dynamo
Lil Sport Soccer Dynamo is a child development program for kids ages 3 to 6 years old. It uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. Classes are professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, and create self-confidence.

Lil Sport Soccer Dynamo is designed not only to improve soccer skills, but to create FUN interactive play. Our goal, using age appropriate activities, is to introduce new motor skills, foster self-confidence, develop a life-long love for physical activities and promote a healthy lifestyle. For more information visit www.soccerdynamo.net

Mini (Ages 3&4)
1/14/10-2/18/10 Thursday 10:00-11:00am
1/15/10-2/19/10 Fridays 5:30-6:30pm

Mighty (Ages 4&5)
1/15/10-2/19/10 Fridays 4:30-5:30pm

Junior (Ages 5&6)
1/15/10-2/19/10 Fridays 3:30-4:30pm

Soccer Dynamics
The Soccer Dynamics program is designed for players age 7 and up. It mixes skill development with competitive small-sided games. It is geared to give players confidence with the ball.

Technical training includes thousands of touches on the ball training various ball skills: Passing, moves to beat an opponent, moves to keep possession, shooting, volleys, heading, receiving, etc. Technical training will improve soccer skills. For more information visit www.soccerdynamo.net

U8 (Ages 7&8)
1/14/10-2/18/10 Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm

U10 (Ages 9&10)
1/14/10-2/18/10 Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm

Fee: $76 (6 weeks)

THE MAGIC OF MONEY (Money Management for Teens)

This is a great program in which teens will learn about money and how to handle it wisely. There will be hands on activities tailored to each group. We will focus on the value of money, banking, interest, savings, checking accounts, loans, credit cards, sales tax, smart shopping, discounts, sales and tips.

Fee: $35.00 / 3 Week Session
Ages 13-19 Feb 11 – Feb 25 7 to 9pm Thur

Lil All-Stars
Preschool Sports for 2 to 5 year olds
“Come See What the Excitement is all about!!”

Week of January 4th to Week of February 22nd (8week session)
Class includes Basketball, Football, T-ball, Soccer

Resident Cost: $96.00
Non-Resident Cost: $106.00

WWW.LILALLSTARS.NET
For further information, call Dianne at 404.431.0260

Lil’ Stars is a 30 minute instructional as well as educational pre-school sports program designed to introduce 2 year olds the basic skills needed to play basketball, football, t-ball, and soccer in a fun, safe, playful atmosphere. **Pick one class a week for 8 weeks, 8 classes total.**

Days/Times:
Tuesday 9:30am to 10am
Wednesday 9:30am to 10am
Friday 9:30am to 10am
Saturday 10am to 10:30am

All-Stars is a 45 minute instructional as well as educational pre-school sports program designed to introduce 3 and 4 year olds the basic skills needed to play Basketball, Football, T-ball and Soccer in a fun, safe, playful atmosphere. **Pick one class a week for 8 weeks, 8 classes total.**

Days/Times:
Wednesday 10:15am to 11am
Thursday 10:15am to 11am
Friday 10:15am to 11am
Saturday 10:45am to 11:30pm

Karate (Ages 5 and up)

Session 1/11/10 – 2/3/10
Mon/ Wed 5:30-6:15 pm or 6:30-7:15 pm

Session 2/8/10 – 3/3/10
Mon/ Wed 5:30-6:15 pm or 6:30-7:15 pm

Fee: CL $48/OCL $58

Hip-Hop Dance Fusion (Ages 6-14)
Hip-Hop Dance Fusion was created for youth ages, 6-14 years old who have a desire to study recreational dance and learn tips from professionals. The skills these students learn will be transferable when they return to their respective, or prospective, dance squads/teams and/or to those who simply have an interest in a fun way to increase exercise and physical fitness.

Session 1/12/10 – 2/16/10
Tuesday Ages 6-9 6-7pm

Session 1/12/10 – 2/16/10
Tuesday Ages 10-15 7-8pm

Fee: CL $50/OCL $60

The Etiquette Experience (Ages 5-12)
If you want to improve your child’s manners, improve their social skills and boost their self-esteem enroll them in The Etiquette Experience. This class includes the teaching of basic good manners (table and parties), etiquette (gift giving, sharing), social skills (including dealing with teasing and bullying.) We also cover texting, Internet and phone safety. The class format is fun, practical and interactive which helps engage the children in the process.

Session 1/11/10 – 2/22/10
Monday Ages 5-8 5-6pm

Session 1/11/10 – 2/22/10
Monday Ages 9-12 6-7pm

Fee: CL $75/OCL $85

JUNIOR TENNIS
Lil Sport I Tennis (Ages 4 – 7)
Introduction to tennis in a fun and professional environment.

1/11/10 – 2/22/10
Bunten Rd Park Mon 6 wks 4:45 – 5:30 pm

1/13/10 – 2/17/10
W.P. Jones Park Wed 6 wks 4:45 – 5:30 pm

Fee: CL $50/OCL $65

Lil Sport II Tennis (Ages 5 – 7)
This class is for youngsters that have had at least one session of “Lil Sport” I Tennis.

1/12/10 – 2/16/10
W.P. Jones Park Tue 6 wks 5 – 6 pm

1/14/10 – 2/18/10
Bunten Rd Park Thur 6 wks 5 – 6 pm

Fee: CL $55/OCL $70

Sign up for classes at www.duluthga.net/registration

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Community Fun Day on Duluth’s Town Green Oct 24


COMMUNITY FUN DAY!
Saturday, October 24th
11 am – 2 pm
Admission: FREE

Join us on the Town Green for a Community Fun Day and be the first to see the City’s new logo and tagline! The fun will take place from 11 am until 2 pm and will include: FREE McDonald’s hamburgers to the first 1,000 attendees, pictures with Ronald McDonald, Chickfila Cow, and Chopper the Gwinnett Braves Mascot. Great music from Déjà vu, inflatables and much more! Join us for some fun family time and experience the spirit of Duluth.

For more information and schedule of events, please visit www.duluthga.net.

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