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Posted on: August 12, 2014

[ARCHIVED] RECREATION THIS WEEK: (AUGUST 12, 2014)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER PROGRAM GUIDE NOW ONLINE AND ON SHELVES! The September to December Program Guide can now be found online at www.pascoparksandrec.com or on shelves at City Hall, Walmart, Pasco Libraries, and the Pasco Senior Center. Registration for these programs begins August 19!

ONLINE BROCHURE NOW INTERACTIVE! The Pasco Recreation Services online program guide is now more interactive. Starting August 19 you will be able to click on the name of the classes you would like to register for and the registration website will automatically open.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS:

NEW! – 2014 MEMORIAL POOL DOGGIE PADDLE: Bring your dog to Memorial Pool to swim and socialize. There will be separate areas for large and small dogs. *Proof of immunizations required for admission. *Must be able to control your dog. *Dog must be on leash when not in the water. AGES: All Ages; DAY/DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 8/27/2014, 6:00 - 7:30 pm; LOCATION: Memorial Pool, 1520 W. Shoshone, Pasco. FEE: $5 (City of Pasco Resident) $8 (Non-Resident); CLASS #: S102

SENIOR TECHNOLOGY CLASSES – “FACEBOOK MADE SIMPLE”: Connect with old friends and loved ones. Share what’s happening in your life and find out what they are doing, all through Facebook! AGES: 50+; DAY/DATE/TIME: Monday, 8/18/2014, 2:00 - 3:00 pm; LOCATION: Pasco Senior Center, 1315 N. 7th Ave. FEE: FREE! (Pre-Registration is Required); CLASS #: 3472

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


ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

MEMORIAL POOL OPEN SWIM: There are only a few days left of the summer swim season, so make bring the family out for one more swim at Memorial pool! 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!