Findlay Township Activities

Findlay Recreation Coordinator Darlene Larson sent us the following information on Winter/Spring activities and programs that are scheduled in Findlay Township.
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

We hope that there is something to interest residents of all ages.

Class size may be limited in some cases. -

PRE-REGISTRATION IS A MUST for most of the programs. There are several ways to register:

1. Complete the application form included with the newsletter that was sent out to community residents and mail with payment to:  Findlay Twp. Recreation Dept., P.O. Box W, Clinton, Pa. 15026
   Make checks payable to Findlay Township
2. Call Darlene Larson, Recreation Coordinator, at (724) 695 – 0500 ext. 26
3. Register online by logging onto www.findlay.pa.us (click on interactive link).

THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION AND/OR ANY OF ITS PARTNERS HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY PROGRAM DUE TO INSUFFICIENT PARTICIPATION AND REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. IF PARTICIPANT MAKES CANCELLATION, REFUND WILL NOT BE GIVEN AFTER REGISTRATION/PAYMENT DUE DATE.

THE FINDLAY TOWNSHIP ACTIVITY CENTER

Located on Main Street in Imperial, The Activity Center will be the site of many Township programs. The center has two floors, which are also available to rent. The top floor, which seats 200, has a full kitchen, bathroom and a complete sound/video system.

The bottom floor seats 100, has bathroom facilities and carpeting.

It is ideal for groups and business meetings. For additional information, call the Township Office at ( 724) 695-0500 ext. 26

SENIOR CITIZENS

The Findlay Township Senior Citizen’s Group (age 55+) meets on the third Wednesday of each month (with the exception of July and August) . Monthly meetings are held at noon at the Activity Center on Main Street in Imperial. Each meeting includes lunch, bingo and sometimes guest speakers or entertainment. Two (2) dollars is collected at the door each meeting that you attend.

The Township provides a Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner and a February Lunch each year for the group. We are planning a few new trips this year that should be interesting. A picnic in June is always a favorite of the members.

Join now and be a part of this fun group. Call (724) 695 – 0500 x 26 for information on how to join.

PAVILION RENTAL

Pavilion rental for Findlay Township Residents, Findlay Township Businesses and Youth or Adult groups will begin Saturday, February 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Township Office on Route 30 in Clinton. Applications will be issued on a first come / first serve basis. You will be asked to pay the rental fee andalso a $25.00 refundable deposit (2 separate checks please).

Beginning Monday, February 7th, you may reserve online by logging onto www.findlay.pa.us. (Go to interactive site / reservations) Call the Township Office if you have any questions or need information about pavilions. Non-residents may rent beginning April 1st.

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE WITH THE AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom driver refresher course designed for motorist’s age 55 and older. This eight- (8) hour course is taught in two, four-hour sessions spanning two days. The course helps drivers refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive-driving techniques. THERE ARE NO DRIVING TESTS!

Upon completing the course, participants are eligible to receive a state-mandated multi-year discount on their auto insurance premiums.

The program covers the following topics:

Vision and hearing changes
Effects of medication
Reaction time changes
Left turns and other right-of-way situations
New laws and how they affect you
Hazardous driving situations

WHEN : Monday, April 11th and Tuesday, April 12th (you must attend both sessions)

TIME: 9AM – 1 PM

WHERE: Findlay Twp Municipal Building Meeting Room (SR 30, Clinton)

COST: $10 per person / Findlay Residents pay ½ price (check payable to AARP)

INSTRUCTOR: Jean Ross

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is a must. Call Darlene at (724) 695-0500 x 26 to reserve a spot

SENIOR CITIZEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Are you a Senior Citizen looking for something worthwhile to do with your spare time? If the answer is yes, then read on and find out how you can help the children in our community. Wilson Elementary School is launching a new volunteer program this year and is looking for caring and committed Senior Citizens to be a part of it. The library, nurse’s office and clerical office are all in need of help as well as the Junior Achievement program and in-classroom tutoring . Volunteers will be required to attend a 1 – 1 ½ hour training session before joining the program.

Help bridge the gap between the generations and come and find out how you can be involved.

PLEASE CALL DARLENE AT 724-695-0500 X 26 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

S.I.S. (SENIORS IN SNEAKERS)

This class, which is geared for Senior Citizens, focuses on many things that are important to older adults. The program includes strengthening exercises and balance, all of which can be done in a chair. You must fill out a simple health history and sign a waiver form before you can exercise. Call Darlene at the Township if you have any questions.

WHEN: Tuesdays 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

WHERE: Findlay Township Activity Center / LOWER LEVEL / 310 Main Street / Imperial

COST: $3 per class

INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Curtis / Certified instructor for older adults / personal trainer

BRING A WATER BOTTLE AND JOIN THE FUN!

IF THE WEST ALLEGHENY OR FORT CHERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR EMERGENCY, EXERCISE CLASS IS CANCELLED ALSO!

WATER AEROBICS IS BACK

Do you need a variation in your workout routine? Is inclement weather keeping you from outdoor activities? Then come and join us for a low impact workout that is becoming one of the new exercise crazes. Aquatic exercise is a fun way to exercise heart and lungs while toning various muscles. The water provides a great form of resistance with little to no impact on your muscle and skeletal systems. All levels of ability can benefit from this activity.

CALL NOW FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER

LOCATION: Wilson Elementary School / Bruno Lane, off of Boggs Road in Imperial

WHEN: Mondays 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Twelve week session : January 24 & 31, February 7,14, & 28, March 7, 14, & 21, and April 4, 11, 18, & 25

Cost for 12 weeks: Residents - $45 Non-residents - $59

INSTRUCTOR: Bethanie Foster

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED PRE-REGISTER TO GUARANTEE A SPOT

YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS

Classes cannot be held when there is no school that day. This includes snow or emergency days. If West Allegheny School is cancelled, so is water aerobics.

DEEP WATER NOODLE AEROBICS

This class is for those of you who find the regular water aerobic class too long or too difficult. Using pool noodles to keep you buoyant, instructor will guide you through fun movements in the water. You can socialize while getting exercise and you probably won’t even get your hair wet. This is a drop in class and you can pay by the week. Pool noodles will be provided, but make sure you bring a towel.

Thursdays: January 20, & 27; February 3, 10, 17, & 24; March 3, 10, 17; April 7, 14, 21, & 28;

and May 5 & 12

Time: 6:30PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Wilson Elementary School / Bruno Lane, off of Boggs Road in Imperial

Cost per class: Residents - $2 Non-residents - $3 (cash only)

Certified lifeguard will be instructing this class

Class cannot be held when there is no school that day. This includes snow and emergency days. If West Allegheny School is cancelled, so is noodle aerobics.

ADULT GYM NIGHT

Tuesdays will be gym night for adults at Wilson School. Call Darlene at the Township office if you have a group that would be interested in using the gym for basketball, volleyball or dodgeball on any of the following dates.

DATES: January 18, & 25; February 1, 8, 15, & 22; March 1, 8, & 15, 22 & 29 and April 5, 12, 19, & 26

(There can be no gym usage when the West Allegheny School District is closed. (This includes snow and emergency days.)

TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE: Wilson Elementary School Gym/Boggs Road/ Imperial

WHO: Adults 21 years of age and older

Please call Darlene at the Township office if you are interested in playing.

LUNCH BUNCH

One of our most popular programs is back!

Bring your preschooler with a packed lunch and a drink to the Activity Center (Lower Level) at 310 Main Street, Imperial for lunch and fun activities.

Any preschooler, who turned three (3) by September 1st, 2004, is welcome to attend. This program fills up quickly, so PRE-REGISTRATION is a must.

Time: 11:45AM – 1:15 PM

WHEN: Tuesdays

DATES: January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, and May 17 (this will be a pizza picnic at Rainbow’s End Playground in Clinton Park)

COST: Residents $25 Non-Residents $35

INSTRUCTOR: Darlene Larson

PLEASE CALL AND REGISTER

*NEW * TIME FOR TODDLERS

Many of you have asked for a program for the littlest ones. Well, here it is!

Bring your toddler to the Activity Center for an hour or so of movement, music and activities.

This is also a chance for you to meet other families with toddlers.

An adult must stay with child for this program.

WHO: Children turning 2 by September 1, 2004

WHEN: Wednesdays

DATES: February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th & May 4th (this will be a picnic at Rainbow’s End Playground in Clinton Park)

TIME: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

WHERE: Findlay Township Activity Center / Lower Level / 310 Main Street / Imperial

INSTRUCTOR: Darlene Larson

COST: Residents $16 Non-residents $24

PRE-REGISTRATION IS A MUST

KIDS CREATIVE COOKING

Back by popular demand!!

Learn how to prepare a variety of easy and delicious seasonal recipes, which will satisfy those after-school hunger pangs (and maybe even please family members later in the evening).

March cooking will include candy making for kids instructed by Sue Peindl of our Parks Dept.

WHO: Kids in grades K – 5

WHEN: THURSDAYS

DATES: January 20th, February 17th, March 17th and April 21st

TIME: 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM

WHERE: Findlay Township Activity Center Main Street / Imperial

COST: Residents: $28 for program OR $7 a session

Non-Residents : $36 for program OR $9 a session

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER ONE WEEK BEFORE SESSION

YOU MAY REGISTER BY MONTH OR FOR 4 SESSION PROGRAM

NO WALK-INS

INSTRUCTORS: Darlene Larson, Amber McMullen

COME AND JOIN THE FUN

MORE SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOPS

This very popular program will continue through the winter and spring.
Your priceless photographs preserve the special people, events, and stories of your life. Make a commitment to organizing your photos and preserving your cherished memories in safe, meaningful scrapbook photo albums.

Attend any or all of the 4 sessions and you will have uninterrupted time to dedicate to safely protecting your photos and memorabilia. Learn techniques for organizing, documenting , and preserving your precious memories. A cropping station will be available with the use of many Creative Memories tools including the Custom Cutting System, paper trimmers, templates, idea books, journaling pens and more.

Supplies will be available for purchase at the workshop.

Light refreshments will be served. Please bring your own beverage.

WHEN: Fridays: January 7th, February 4th, March 4th, and April 1st

TIME: 7 PM – 11 PM

WHERE: Findlay Township Activity Center / 310 Main Street / Imperial / Upper Level

COST: $5 per workshop Payment taken the night of the workshop

We accept cash or checks (payable to Findlay Township )

INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Koester / Creative Memories Consultant

PLEASE CALL TO PRE-REGISTER FOR ONE OR ALL OF THE SESSIONS

Celebrate National Scrapbook Day

Saturday, May 7, 2005

Time 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Location: Findlay Township Activity Center/310 Main Street/Imperial/Upper Level

Cost $30 – includes donuts/coffee, lunch, dinner, exclusive Creative Memories customer gift, Crop Talk and door prizes. CHECKS PAYABLE TO MICHELLE KOESTER

Pre-registration required by Monday, May 2nd

National Scrapbook Day is designated as a time for people to gather together to share memories and work on their keepsake albums. Since 1995, this event has encouraged the tradition of creating keepsake photo albums.

This celebration of photo albums provides motivation to complete albums. National Scrapbook Day gives you an opportunity to remember the past or to capture moments in the present. Enjoy this uninterrupted time to work on your albums.

This year’s theme is Memory Makeover! Energize, Organize and Personalize!

GENEALOGY CLASSES

Are you wondering what to do with all of the notes and pictures that you found wrapped in the Town Talk wrappers inside of Grandma's old Westinghouse roaster? Learn how to make those pictures and notes tell an amazing story of the history of your family!!! You will learn how to trace your family's journey through time via documents such as vital records, census records, passenger lists and naturalization records. Learn how the Internet can be one of the most useful tools you have in your search. The class will show you how to piece together a paper trail that introduces you to relatives you never knew existed and reveal a family history more rich and fascinating that you could have ever guessed possible. Class assumes no previous knowledge of terms or methods but will be illuminating for genealogists of all abilities and interest levels.

PRE-REGISTRATION NEEDED FOR THIS UNIQUE NEW PROGRAM

WHEN: Wednesdays: January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, April 20th & May 25th

TIME: 7 – 8:30 PM

WHERE: Findlay Township Activity Center/Upper Level/Main Street/Imperial

COST: $25/Residents $35/Non-Residents Cost is for 5 session program

INSTRUCTOR: Laura A. Kunig

FISHING DERBY

The annual Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, May 28th from 7:00 AM until 12:00 noon. The event takes place at Leopold Lake on Route 30 and is open to Findlay Township residents 15 years and younger. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish in each of four age categories: 5 and under; 6 – 8; 9-11 and 12-15.

This event is FREE, however each participant must bring his or her own fishing rod, reel and bait. Adult supervision will be mandatory for all participants 9 and under. COME AND JOIN THE FUN!

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

The 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 19th at 2:00 PM at Rainbow’s End Playground in Clinton Park. As many as 4000 eggs may be hiding in the park. All children preschool through 5th grade are welcome to join the hunt. Participants will be grouped according to age with prize eggs in each group. Children should bring their own baskets to carry goodies. The hunt goes on rain or shine or even snow, so be prepared.

ADULT COOKING CLASSES

The Kid’s Creative Cooking Classes have been such a success, that we decided to introduce some adult classes as well. Beat the winter blues and come out and join us for an evening of education, good food and hopefully a lot of fun. We will kick-off the program this winter with 2 classes. If there is enough interest, we can continue through the spring. Classes will be held at The Findlay Township Activity Center, 310 Main Street in Imperial. The instructor is Joyce Anderson. She has taken numerous classes at "The Crate" in Greentree and has lots of talent to share with us.

Here is what we have planned to start:

LEARN TO MAKE SOUP STOCK – Friday, February 11th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (approx.)

Is bouillon better than the stock you make for soup? Well if so, come to this class and find out how to make a flavorful chicken stock that can be used in a variety of dishes. For example, you’ll learn how to take that stock and turn it into clam chowder or potato soup. At this session, we will be making wedding soup (which, of course, will include meatballs). Also, we will help you choose bread and wine to compliment your meal. Come and join us for this unique evening.

COST: Resident / $20 Non-Resident / $25

CRABCAKES, SAUCES AND SCONES - Friday, March 11th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (approx.)

How many times have your ordered and paid an arm and a leg for good crabcakes? Come and learn how you can make awesome crabcakes and sauces to compliment. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we will also make Irish Scones. Wines will be chosen to go with the meal. Don’t miss this one.

COST: $25 Non-Residents $30

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE DUE MONDAY BEFORE THE CLASS DATE

"A MARKET PLACE TOUR" SPRING DAY TRIP

If you like to cook, eat and shop, then you need to sign up for this day trip to the Akron, Ohio area. We have a unique day planned visiting a variety of markets and eateries.

Included in the tour;

West Point Market – "A market like no other." One of the leading specialty food markets, encompassing 25,000 square feet of 15 departments dedicated to delighting food and wine lovers.

Hartville Kitchen – Lunch stop at one of the best "Homestyle Restaurants" in Ohio. Features 21 different kinds of pie for dessert. Lunch is included in price.

Hartville Marketplace – 100,000 square feet and 2 stories housing 175 shops

Hartville Flea Market – Located just outdoors of the Marketplace, pavilions of vendors under a roof for your shopping enjoyment. Weather permitting, there could be as many as 800 vendors.

Winery at Wolf Creek: Wine tasting and beautiful scenery all in one stop

Get away for the day and join us for what will surely be an enjoyable day! Our day trips usually fill up fast, so call soon!

WHEN: Saturday, April 16th

WHO: Adults 21 and over

TIME: 7:00 AM Bus leaves from Findlay Township Municipal Building (SR 30, Clinton) and will return at approximately 9:00 PM

PRICE: Residents - $45 Non-Residents - $55

YOU MUST HAVE RESERVATION AND PAYMENT IN BY MONDAY, APRIL 4TH

WEST ALLEGHENY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION - REGISTRATION

SPRING 2005 SEASON

Boys and girls ages 4 to 18 (must have turned 4 by August 1st, 2004)

WHEN: Saturdays – January 15th, 22nd & 29th

TIME: 11 AM – 1 PM

WHERE: Findlay Township Activity Center/Lower Level/Main Street/Imperial

OR Register online: www.westasoccer.com

(Print registration form and mail to P.O. box listed on form)

For additional information: Call Dave Tissue at (724) 695 1984 or Derek McCracken at (724)695-0941

FINDLAY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (FAA) BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS

SPRING 2005 SEASON

Boys Baseball – T-Ball through American Legion

Girls Softball – T-Ball through Age 18

Girls must turn 5 by January 1st, 2005

Boys must turn 5 by August 1st 2005

First- time players must bring Birth Certificate to register

Registration is held at the Findlay Township Municipal Building / SR 30 / Clinton on the following dates:

Saturday, February 5th – 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Sunday, February 6th – 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Monday, February 7th – 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 19th – 12:00 – 2:00 PM

If you need any additional information: Call Bob Carter at (724) 695 - 7790

ATTENTION SKIERS

The Township will once again offer discounted tickets to Seven Springs. Tickets are available during regular business hours (8 – 4:30) at the Township Office(SR 30 in Clinton).

Prices and sessions are as follows:

Day/Twilight - $27 (regular price $34 - $40) There are no daylight tickets available for Saturdays

Night - $19 (regular price $26) Tickets available for all night sessions

Children 5 and under ski free when accompanied by paying adult

Sorry no credit cards Cash or checks payable to Findlay Township

Call the Darlene at Township Office, 724 – 695 – 0500 x 26 for ticket availability and hours of sessions.

"Feel Move Alive in 2005"

Start your new year off with fun, energizing fitness classes in a comfortable non- judgmental environment. A program that is enjoyed by everyone and yes, you can even laugh and smile in class. Whatever your shape, size or fitness level, we will welcome you into class. Our class format changes every 6-weeks, so you will defend boredom and never plateau. We have class options to fit everyone's schedule.

*The next 6-week fitness class session begins
Tuesday, Jan. 11.

All Classes are held at the Findlay Township Activity Center,
Main St. Imperial PA

Findlay and Non-Findlay residents welcome!

Cardiovascular Cross Training Class:
6:30 to 7:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday
& Saturday 9:15 to 10:15AM

Prices are on the web-site - www.mkfitness4life.com. We have full session to walk-in prices.

e-mail - mfitness@msn.com/web-site - www.mkfitness4life.com
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Specializing in Corporate and Community Fitness Programs for 15 years

Pre-Season Baseball Conditioning Program!

Keep your baseball players strong, powerful and healthy this year!

Grades 6 through 8

Your child will learn to train to increase…

…their stability, power, agility, speed, muscular endurance & strength, stamina and overall fitness & decrease your child’s risk of overuse injury.

Your child will be taught proper techniques for warm-ups, weight training & flexibility that is age appropriate for baseball and can be utilized for many other sports. They will receive these programs in written & picture form for home.

(Parents are encouraged to attend)

6- week session beginning Thursday, March 3rd ending April 14th.

Classes will meet every: Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30PM at the

Findlay Township Activity Center

*No class March 24th*

Cost: Findlay residents - $46

Non-Findlay residents - $52

*Price includes – 2 resistance tubing

Register early – 20 participant limit

Classes are being taught by Marianne King - American Council on Exercise Nationally Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Leader and Fitness Business Owner.

Contact Marianne at 724-695-2239 or mfintess@msn.com

Web-site – mfitness@msn.com. Registration form on web-site

OVER 21 DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

The Findlay Township Recreation Department and The North Fayette Parks and Recreation Board will be hosting a 2 night dodgeball tournament. Teams will be made up of 6-8 players. Six players will compete on a team at a time. Each team will be allowed (1) 60 second timeout per game for substitution. Matches will be decided using a "best of three" format. Registration and payment will be taken as a team. Six matches will be played on Wednesday. On Thursday, the consolation round and the top winner match will take place.

First place in the winner’s bracket will receive a T-shirt. Consolation round winners will receive a hat.

Beat the winter blues, get a team together and come out and play DODGEBALL. Spectators are welcome.

WHO: Adults 21 and older

WHERE: Donaldson Elementary School, 600 Donaldson Rd (off of North Branch Rd in North Fayette)

WHEN: First Round - Wednesday, March 9th Second Round – Thursday, March 10th

TIME: First match starts at 6:00 PM (After registration, you will be given a time) Play should be done by approximately 9:00 PM

COST: $50 PER TEAM (Checks payable to Findlay Township)

To register: Call Darlene at 724 – 695 – 0500 x 26 or Carol at 412 – 788 - 4888

All players names, birthdates, addresses, and phone numbers must be included for registration

Call and register by Monday, February 28th to insure a spot in the tournament.

LOOKING AHEAD TO SUMMER

We will be offering a Junior Tennis Program this summer

Junior Beginner Tennis lessons

Parents, let us introduce the wonderful and fun game of tennis to the children of our community. The hour- long tennis lesson held at Elm Street park will provide basic instruction along with exercise and games. The format of the session will be cut into four different segments 1. Racquet technique 2. Volleying skills 3.Drills 4.Minie games. Tennis is a life long sport and this summer can be the beginning

BOY SCOUTS FUNDRAISER

The Boy Scout Troop 830, Findlay Township, Clinton, Pa, need to replace their 20+ yr old camping equipment trailer, and are selling beach towels to raise funds. The towels are 34 x 70, white terry and are embroidered with the WA name and Indian –Head logo. Pictures of the towels and order forms are available online at www.mkfitness4life.com\watowels.html. Orders will be taken through Monday, February 14th. Price is $15 per towel, plus $2.50 for optional personalized initials. Any questions, call Marianne King at 724-695-2239. Thank you for supporting your local boy scouts.