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Posted on: August 6, 2014

[ARCHIVED] RECREATION THIS WEEK: (AUGUST 6, 2014)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MEMORIAL POOL CLOSED THURSDAY, AUGUST 7: Due to the Championship Swim meet scheduled for Thursday, August 7 there will be no open swim sessions that day. Regularly scheduled open swim session will resume the next day, Friday, August 8.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS:

*NEW! - SWIM LESSONS SESSION #5: It’s never too early or too late to start or continue your journey to becoming an avid swimmer. We have added a 5th and final session of swim lessons. Classes are limited so sign up early. AGES: All; DAY/DATES: Monday-Friday, August 11-August 22 (No class on Wed. 8/13); LOCATION: Memorial Pool; FEE: $20 (Resident), $35 (Non-Resident); REGISTRATION DATES: Residents may begin registering on August 7, Non-Residents on August 8.

SENIOR TECHNOLOGY CLASSES – “E-MAIL BASICS”: Learn the digital way of sending and receiving letters from your loved ones. Join us at the Pasco Senior Center as we learn about the basics of e-mail. AGES: 50+; DAY/DATE/TIME: Monday, 8/11/2014, 2:00 - 3:00 pm; LOCATION: Pasco Senior Center, 1315 N. 7th Ave. FEE: FREE! (Pre-Registration is Required); CLASS #: 3471

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

PADDLEBOARDING: Learn about the newest craze of water transportation! Join us for an exciting and informative overview to flat-water paddleboarding. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 13; AGES: 12+; DAY/DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 8/20/2014, 5:30 - 7:30 pm; LOCATION: Columbia Kayak Adventures @ Columbia Kayak Adventures (store) 710-D George Washington Way, Richland WA 99352; FEE: $49 (City of Pasco Resident) $73 (Non-Resident); CLASS #: 2388

KAYAKING BASICS FOR ADULTS: A quick introduction to flat-water kayaking that will get you started right! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, August 11; AGES: 18+; DAY/DATE/TIME: Friday, 8/15/2014, 3:00 - 6:00 pm; LOCATION: Wye Park Boat Launch, 1600 Columbia Park Trail, Richland WA 99352; FEE: $65 (City of Pasco Resident) $97 (Non-Resident); CLASS #: 2382

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.

SENIOR CENTER RENTALS: Looking for a great place to host your next event call the Pasco Senior Center at (509) 545-3459 for more information. We rent large and small rooms for meetings, parties or receptions.

HAPPY FEET - Free Foot Care!: If you reside in Franklin County or Burbank and are over the age of 60 you might qualify for free foot care. Please call (509) 545-3459 for more information.

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)

Feel free to call our office at 509-545-3456 with any questions OR visit our website at www.pascoparksandrec.com to sign up for these programs!