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Posted on: July 15, 2014

[ARCHIVED] RECREATION THIS WEEK: (JULY 15, 2014)

UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS:

NEW!! - TODDLER SHORT SPORTS: This partnership program with the YMCA is an exciting introduction to a variety of sports for your 2 ½ - 4 year old. During this class children will be introduced to soccer, t-ball, track & field, volleyball, basketball and more! AGES: 2 ½ - 4 years; DAY/DATE/TIME: Thursdays, July 24 – August 28, 10:00 – 10:45 am; LOCATION: City Hall Gymnasium, 545 N. 3rd Ave., Pasco; FEE: $22 (City of Pasco Resident); $33 (Non-Resident); CLASS #: S101

PADDLEBOARDING: An exciting and informative overview to flat-water paddleboarding. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 16; AGES: 12+; DAY/DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 7/23/2014, 5:30 - 7:30 pm; LOCATION: Columbia Kayak Adventures @ Columbia Kayak Adventures (store) 10-D George Washington Way, Richland WA 99352; FEE: $49 (City of Pasco Resident) $73 (Non-Resident); CLASS #: 2386

TENNIS CAMP: This is a great way to introduce youth to the game of tennis. Tennis racquets and balls will be provided. Participants should bring water, a towel, and wear tennis shoes. AGE GROUPS: 5-8 & 9-12; DAY/DATES/TIMES: Monday - Thursday July 21 – 31, Age 5-8 = 8:00-8:45am, Age 9-12 = 9:00 – 9:45am; LOCATION: Pasco High School Tennis Courts; FEE: $36 (Resident), $54 (Non-Resident); CLASS #: 4317 & 4319

SENIOR TECHNOLOGY CLASSES – “FACEBOOK MADE SIMPLE”: This class will teach the basics of using facebook and is tailored to adults age 50+. AGES: 50+; DAY/DATE/TIME: Monday, 7/21/2014, 2:00 - 3:00 pm; LOCATION: Pasco Senior Center, 1315 N. 7th Ave. FEE: FREE! (Pre-Registration is Required); CLASS #: 3468

21st ALL SENIOR PICNIC: Buttons are now on sale! Buttons can be purchased at the Pasco Senior Center, The Richland Community Center or the Kennewick Senior Center. DAY/DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 18, 2014, 11:00am; LOCATION: The All Senior Picnic will be held at Howard Amon Park in Richland this year. FEE: $7 in advance; $10 at the event

KAYAKING CLINIC: An exciting introduction to flat-water kayaking. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, July 24; AGES: 12 to 17 years; DAY/DATE/TIME: Tuesday & Thursday, 7/29/2014 - 8/7/2014, 9:00 - 11:00 am; LOCATION: Boat Launch @ Wye Park, 1600 Columbia Park Trail Richland, WA 99352; FEE: $49 (Residents of Pasco), $73 (Non-Resident); CLASS #: 2379

KAYAK TOUR & DINNER AT ANTHONY’S: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the Columbia River as we paddle downstream from Leslie Groves Park to Columbia Point Park. We will dock our kayaks and have a wonderful 4 course dinner at Anthony’s Home Port Restaurant! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 29; AGES: 18+; DAY/DATE/TIME: Friday, August 1, 2014, 1:30 - 6:00 pm; Location: Parking Lot at Columbia Point; Fee: $64 (City of Pasco Resident) $96 (Non-Resident)

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

MEMORIAL POOL OPEN SWIM: Memorial pool is open for the summer! Memorial pool aquatics facility features two pools (a 50 meter lap swim pool and a leisure pool), two waterslides, a splash pad, a diving board, and picnic shelters. There are two open swim sessions each day (Monday – Friday: 1:00-4:30pm & 6:30-8:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: 1:00-4:00pm & 5:00-8:30pm). OPEN SWIM FEES: $3 (Youth 4-17), $5 (Adult). There is also an open Adult Lap Swim Session on weekdays (M-F) from 4:45-5:45pm ages 18 and up. LAP SWIM FEE: $2

SENIOR CENTER: Looking for a place to keep cool during these hot summer days? Come to the Pasco Senior Center, we have all kinds of stuff to do! Open Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm. The Pasco Senior Center is located at 1315 N. 7th Ave. in Pasco.

WAVEMAKERS AQUA FIT: Oasis Physical Therapy offers something unique for the Tri-Cities! This warm water exercise class includes: *An underwater treadmill, *Upper body strengthening exercises, *Leg strengthening exercises. If you suffer from Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, low back pain, muscle weakness this class might be for you! Monday/Wednesday & Tuesday/Thursday classes available each month. AGE: 18+; LOCATION: Oasis Physical Therapy; FEES (August): $80 (Resident), $120 (Non-Resident); CLASS #: 3450

ENHANCE FITNESS: An exercise program designed for mature individuals, focusing on stretching, flexibility, balance, low impact aerobics and strength training. This class is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at the Pasco Senior Center. Sign up for a month at a time. Call 509 545-3459 or stop by for visit at 1315 N. 7th Ave. Pasco. AGE: 40+; LOCATION: Pasco Senior Center; FEE: $30 (Resident), $45 (Non-Resident)

Visit our website at www.pascoparksandrecreation.com to sign up for these programs and more!