|
|
|
| PHR&PD eNEWS To Keep You Informed |
|
|
|
|
Plant Sale!
Hundreds of plants propagated by 135 local members of he Pleasant Hill Garden Study Club will be available for sale Saturday May 7 at the parking lot at Winslow Center from 9 am to 2 pm.
 | |
"Tomato Queen" Sarah Hoyer
|
This Pleasant Hill tradition is always the Saturday before Mother's Day and is a favorite place for Dads and children to select just the right gift for Moms.
Choose from decorative pots of blooming flowers, succulent arrangements, a large perennial section featuring unusual varieties (including many that are California natives or drought tolerant), in addition to trees, shrubs, and vines. Heirloom tomatoes are a plant sale favorite and Sara Hoyer (known to PHGSC members as the "Tomato Queen") pictured above, has more than a dozen varieties! She spends months nurturing unusual varieties from seeds. Other vegetables and herbs round out the edible plant section.
This year the PHGSC will feature vintage outdoor décor items from a large estate in the "garden shed" area.
Competitive prices and expert advice from Master Gardeners have made the sale a popular destination for years! Don't miss it!
Read more on the
Pleasant Hill Garden Study Club website
|
|
|
Ground Breaking!
Pleasant Hill seniors, teens, and parents have been waiting for this day and YOU are invited!
On Wednesday, May 25, at 4 pm at 233 Gregory Lane, PHR&PD Board Chair Sandra Bonato and Board Members Dennis Donaghu, Sherry Sterrett, Cecile Shepard, and Bobby Glover, along with General Manager Bob Berggren, Senior Center Supervisor Kendra Luke, President of the Pleasant Hill Senior Center Patrick O'Leary, Architect Stephen Harriman, and Project Manager Ron Johnson will put the ceremonial shovels into the ground to mark the beginning of construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art Pleasant Hill Senior Center.
One hour later, at 5 pm, Board Chair Sandra Bonato and the Board of Directors, General Manager Bob Berggren, Teen Supervisor Katrina Hunn, Chair of the Pleasant Hill Teen Council Jillan Cary, and Architect Stephen Harriman will break ground on the new Teen Center, located near Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane.
These two projects are a dream come true and a result of the public support for Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District, now celebrating its 60th year, bringing parks and recreational opportunities to the people of Pleasant Hill.
Join us on May 25 and Follow the Action!
|
|
Pre-School Camps
Join the friendly and creative teachers from Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District's popular year-round Pre-School program this summer. Youngsters, 3-4 years, are invited to Mini-Daycamp, led by Jan Blythe and her staff in two-week sessions, Tuesday through Thursday mornings, 9:15 to 11:45 am. Children, ages 4-6 years, will find friends and frolic at Daycamp for Little People, held afternoons from 12:30 to 3 pm. Both programs are held at Winslow Center, at the corner of Pleasant Hill Road and Taylor Boulevard. One of the most flexible programs around is Tiny-Tot Morning Care for children ages 1 to 3 years, held 9 am to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays, also at the Winslow Center. Choose one or two days a week, one day a month, or any schedule in between. For more information on Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District's Pre-School Camps, call 682-0896, or download the Camps 2011 brochure here.
Pre-School Openings Fall 2011
 There are openings now in the upcoming fall session of Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District's pre-school program. See the quality and integrity of the teaching staff and the programs offered - including indoor and outdoor activities that develop small and large motor skills. Language and concept imagery come alive with stories, circle time activities, music, art, and dramatic play. For all the details, visit PHR&PD's new preschool website at www.pleasanthillrecpreschool.com; and download the chart to view all the programs at a glance.
|
|
Aquatics News
$5 off Summer Swim Lessons
In recognition of National Water Safety Month, you can save $5 when you  register for summer swim lessons at Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park during the month of May. Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District offers swim lessons for all age groups, from Parents & Tots (8 months-4 years) to Tiny Tots (3-4 years), Pre-School (4-6 years), Youth (7-12 years), Adults & Teens (13 years and over). Choose from small group lessons (with a maximum of 3 to 6 per class) or private lessons for one-on-one instruction
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District uses the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program for its swim lessons, which incorporates water safety into each class. For interactive online games that teach water safety, water safety tips, photos, videos, and more visit www.nationalwatersafetymonth.com.
Remember! Register in the month of May and you will save $5 for any PHR&PD swim instruction class this summer. Use the coupon code "water."
|
| C
Comment from a Happy Customer
"My son has never been happier in a swim lesson! His teacher is patient, skilled, and motivating!"
-Spring 2011, Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park
|
 Recreation Swim
Starts May 28 The pool opens for recreational public swimming on May 28, the Saturday before Memorial Day. Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park has a 25-yard pool with two diving boards, the Sprayground interactive water park, two picnic areas, and changing/locker rooms. Admission is free for children under 2 years; $3.50 for youth ages 2-6 years and Seniors 55+; $4 for ages 7-54 years. Between May 28 and June 12, Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park is open on weekends from 1 to 5 pm. The Summer season opens June 13 and will be open Monday-Thursdays from 1:15 -4:15 pm and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1-5 pm. On Fridays, June 24, July 22, and August 19, the pool will be open for Friday Night Family Swimming from 6-9 pm. |
|
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Swimmers, ages 11-14 years! Here's your chance to be a Junior Lifeguard! Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District is offering two sessions of Junior Lifeguard Camp, June 13-17 and June 20-24.
You will learn to recognize hazards in the pool, how to prevent aquatic accidents, and how to make good decisions. You'll also learn personal water safety and how to use your clothes as an inflatable device.
After successful completion, you will be eligible to provide volunteer assistance as a swim lesson aide and work with the professional lifeguards as a Junior Lifeguard during recreation swim throughout the summer.
Use this link and register online today!
|
 Water Polo Camps - Youth & High School This is the time to get in on Water Polo, a fast, exciting, challenging game that is gaining attention worldwide! Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District offers two Water Polo Camps - one for teens entering grades 9-12 and one for youth entering grades 4-8. The High School Water Polo Camp is taught by Steven Mayers, who is also the Water Polo Coach at College Park High School. This camp is for new and returning Water Polo players and will focus on basic skills and physical conditioning. The Youth Water Polo Camp is taught by Brandon Brown and will introduce the basic skills to students new to the sport, including passing, shooting, offense, defense, and the rules of the game. Both camps are held in deep water. Use this link and register online today! |
|
|
Thank You!
Thank you for subscribing to our eNEWS! Stay Fit, Stay Active Pleasant Hill!
|
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District
eNEWS, May 2011
For more information, call the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Administration Office, 925-682-0896, 9 am-5 pm.
|
|
PHR&PD eNEWS To Keep You Informed More coming next month!
|
|
|
