Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The Winter 2023 Program Guide is online and includes programs and events in January, February and March.

Adult Program starting in January! See page 4 in the Winter 2023 Program Guide for details!

• Volleyball (age 18+) begins Mon Jan 16
• Pickleball (age 18+) ongoing Mon-Fri from 6 am to 2 pm

Youth Programs starting this month! See pages 6-8 in the Winter 2023 Program Guide for details!

• *NEW* Lacrosse (age 9-13) begins TODAY Wed Jan 11
• Rhythm & Hip Hop (age 5-12) begins TODAY Wed Jan 11
• Fencing (age 7-13) begins TOMORROW Thu Jan 12
• Soccer(age 6-13) begins Mon Jan 30
  • Keep your soccer skills sharp at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center! Annapolis Soccer Club (ASC) and Maryland Rush Annapolis (the travel arm of ASC) are providing professional coaches from competitive teams to run this fun and exciting training camp. Classes are divided by age/ability; the beginner class focuses on introductory and teaching levels while the intermediate class focuses on fast-paced drills to improve skills. This is a competitive soccer playing experience in Annapolis at an affordable price! Held for 6 weeks in the PMRC Aux Gym. R $129 / NR $149
    • Age 6-9 Beginner, 5-6:15 pm  #2420
    • Age 10-13 Intermediate, 6:30-7:45 pm  #2421

Kids Day In – three dates this winter! Join us next Monday for the first one! School is out and it is time to play! Come join us when school is closed for a fun-filled day of supervised activities. Games, crafts, sports and more! Led by our licensed childcare staff. Must be pre-registered to attend. Held in the PMRC Aux Gym from 8 am to 6 pm each day. Kids Day In is for Pre-K through 5th grade. R $50 / NR $60 

• Mon Jan 16 #2415
• Wed Jan 25 #2416
• Mon Feb 20 #2417

Sweetheart Dance (age 3-10 with adult) – Friday, February 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

You are cordially invited to the 2023 Sweetheart Dance! This is an annual family-friendly Valentine’s Day celebration open to all parents/caregivers and their children. Come out for an evening of dancing and delicious treats. A special keepsake photograph is given to each family included in the registration price. Dress attire is semi-formal. Advanced registration required. Held in the PMRC Meeting Rooms. R $30 / NR $35 / add’l child $15. Register with #2428.

Annapolis Pediatrics to host a Kids’ Health and Wellness Fair at PMRC – Saturday, February 4, 11 am to 1 pm

The event is "Food, Exercise, Education” – encouraging wellness as a whole for our children and providing information and resources to local families!

The Kids’ Health and Wellness Fair will host a variety of family-fun activities for kids ages 5-13, and offer many local community resources. Players from the Naval Academy football team will lead active play with kids, take pictures and sign autographs. The event is FREE with lunch provided by Mission BBQ, plus food boxes for the first 100 people from the Anne Arundel County Food Bank.

For more information, please contact Annapolis Pediatrics Marketing Manager Katie Dragos at kdragos@annapeds.com.

Annapolis United continues to empower local youth through fields trips to sports events and after-school enrichment programming! In the past few months, participants attended a Bowie State University football game, a Navy football game, a Capital City Go-Go basketball game, a Navy boxing match, a Navy basketball game and they demonstrated their creative talents through artwork in the Kolor Me Awesome program held at PMRC.

• NEW Boxing Program now offered at PMRC – learn about Cut Different Boxing and the event held this past Monday announcing an initiative of the Annapolis Police Foundation, Annapolis Police Department, USNA Athletics, City of Annapolis and Annapolis Recreation and Parks.

Scholarship Program  for all City Residents (youth and adults). The Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) maintains a Scholarship Fund for youth and adults who are City of Annapolis residents who do not have the financial means to participate in fee-based ARPD recreational programs, memberships and pool passes as long as applicable and approved. (Scholarship funds cannot be used for facility rentals, before/after school child care and “co-sponsored” programs.) Scholarships are awarded by means of account credit, and may or may not cover the entire cost of the program(s). Details about the ARPD Scholarship Program and how to apply can be found online.

Rock Wall hours for January and February are Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm and led by instructor Shane Fleming.

Ballocity™ and Kidz Zone – Please go to the Ballocity™ indoor playspace page and the Kidz Zone babysitting page for specific days and hours that the areas are open each week.

Personal Training – learn about personal training led by fitness specialists at PMRC!

Fitness Classes – Please review the schedule for current offerings! This schedule is often changed in real time so please double check before coming to PMRC. Last minute cancellations are posted on social media so please follow our pages if you don’t do so already!
 
Not sure about a membership? Why not try out a class before you commit! Non-members can attend any fitness class by paying $15 or $19 for each class – the cost just depends on your residency (City of Annapolis vs. Non-City Resident.) Membership questions or concerns can be addressed to Melissa Brown at mnbrown@annapolis.gov.

NEW Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) hosting GED and ABS classes at PMRC for FREE– orientation sessions in January, classes start in February!

• Improve your English Skills! Free English Basic Skills classes for adults start this month. These classes are for students who are just beginning to study English. Classes address listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students develop English language skills for everyday life and work. The first class is Monday, January 23; classes will be Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. These classes are offered at no cost to all eligible students. Contact esloffice@aacc.edu or call AACC at 410-777-2901 to get started.
• Earn your Maryland High School diploma by taking a class to prepare for the GED test! This free class is for students 18 or older who do not have a high school diploma and need to prepare for the GED® exam. The class includes all four subjects required to pass the GED® test:  math, science, social studies and reasoning through language arts. The first class is Wednesday, February 1; classes will be Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Interested individuals must attend an orientation prior to registering for this class. Schedule your orientation by calling 410-777-1823 or send an e-mail to gedprogram@aacc.edu.
  • Classes begin Wednesday, February 1 and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Registrants must complete the AACC's High School Diploma Programs In-Person Assessment.

DAFINA “Young Ladies Destined for Greatness” Age 11-15 (girls)

DAFINA is Swahili for valuable or precious. DAFINA enriches young ladies holistically by focusing on their mind, body and spirit. This program helps young women realize their potential by teaching them decision making skills, health education, relationship building, study skills, test taking skills, personal appearance, and etiquette. The importance of education and various other topics that pertain to their development and overall well-being is also covered. DAFINA participants experience workshops, enrichment activities and field trips.  Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm

Friday Night Out Age 5-17

Fun, friends, field trips – these are Friday nights that the kids look forward to! A Friday Night Out trip may be educational, amusement, athletics/sports, cultural and/or social. This program exposes children to various experiences that they may otherwise not experience. Positive social skills, such as interpersonal and communication skills, are emphasized. Permission slips required; some extra fees apply. Program is led by Lassie Belt and Paulette Carroll. Fridays, 6-8 pm

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Grades K-5

The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland want every interested girl to participate in and benefit from Girl Scouts – activities designed to empower girls! Girls who are similar in age meet at the Stanton Community Center to work on badges, plan activities, develop community service projects and have fun with each other. Enroll your future leader now! For more information, contact Paulette Carroll at pcarroll@annapolis.gov. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm

Teen Development Skills – woodworking, cooking and art! Age 13-15

Program is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm. For more information, contact Paulette Carroll at pcarroll@annapolis.gov.

• Woodworking The woodworking “shop” class introduces teens to the art of woodcraft! Students learn about the safe use of hand tools and woodworking machinery. Participants expand their knowledge and experience by educational lessons, learning woodworking vocabulary and creating various types of projects.
• Art Painting, drawing, crafting and more! Use your imagination to create unique artwork among friends.
• Cooking Learn how to plan and prepare small, healthy meals. Plus, how to bake sweet treats such as cookies and cupcakes!

Youth Open Gym

This drop-in program gives elementary and middle school students the opportunity to play recreational basketball, tabletop games and enjoy arts and crafts. Mon-Thu, 5-6:30 pm

Adult Open Gym

This drop-in program provides adults and high school students an opportunity to play recreational basketball in their leisure time. Attendees must sign in. Mon-Thu, 6:30-8 pm and Sat/Sun, 1-5 pm

Computer Lab City residents can access free of charge. Volunteers are needed in the computer lab. If you are interested, please email Chris Beck at cmbeck@annapolis.gov. 

Rentals

Residents and non-profit organizations interested in renting space at SCC should apply 2 weeks before the event date. For details, contact Leanna Braun at lmbraun@annapolis.gov. Please review the rental policies. 

Service Providers located at Stanton:

• Adult Basic Skills Class (GED prep) Call 410.777.1823. Offered by Anne Arundel Community College. Held Saturdays 9 am - 1pm. Please call for an assessment. For more information, visit www.aacc.edu or go to https://www.facebook.com/aaccabs. This class is also coming to PMRC this month!
• Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Call 410.349.5013. AAWDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides innovative, high quality workforce development services to Anne Arundel County businesses and citizens.
• Counseling Services Call 410.626.1800. Individual, group and family counseling daily from 10 am to 6 pm. After 6 pm, by appointment only. Provides services for crisis intervention, tutoring, substance abuse and mental health assessment for youth and adults. Offered through a partnership of Arundel Lodge and the Community Action Agency.
• We Care and Friends Call 410.263.2874. Offering services for homeless and others who need additional assistance, help children who are at risk, and those who have a substance abuse problem. Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm.

Join Save Our Trees in Truxtun Park this Saturday morning to help remove ivy!

English ivy is killing our trees and threatening the very life of the forest. Gather with fellow community members to cut and pull ivy to help save Truxtun Park. Bring gloves, loppers, small handsaws, water and bug spray. Wear warm clothing – long pants – to work hard and have fun! Meet at the Dunn Municipal Pool (251 Pump House Road) at the far end of the parking lot (left of the building) and head down to the trails. Sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0949aea629a4f58-save5#/ (no "Tickets" as this event is free.) Any questions? Please email saveourtreestogether@gmail.com. Saturday, January 14 from 10 am to noon

Your input is wanted! Come out Saturday morning January 21 to learn about the City of Annapolis Public Water Access Plan and the Robert H. Eades Park on College Creek! Information session will be held at the First Baptist Church at 31 West Washington Street from 10 am to 12:30 pm. For questions, please contact Archie Trader.

GreenScape 2023 announced! Join us for a City of Annapolis and community investment of beautification, clean-up and planting in public spaces! Spring GreenScape is set for Saturday April 22, 2023.

Organizational meetings will be held at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center in Meeting Room 1 on the second Wednesday of February and March. During the first meeting on Feb. 8, Save the Trees, a local volunteer organization working to eradicate invasive English Ivy in Truxtun Park, will present on the proper way of removing and replacing the ivy with appropriate native plantings.

• 1st Meeting, Wed Feb 8, 6 pm
• 2nd Meeting, Wed Mar 8, 6 pm (plant order forms are due at this meeting)

For more information, please email Marisa Wittlinger at mdwittlinger@annapolis.gov.

Have you ever wondered where all of the Memorial Trees and Benches are located in the City of Annapolis? This interactive map shows the designated locations!

Parks, Trails & Playgrounds magazine – this is an eFlipbook online and print copies are available at PMRC and at local Annapolis libraries. If you are interested in having print copies at your business, please email ddstrotman@annapolis.gov.

Which parks and trails do you enjoy in the City of Annapolis? Do you know where they are all located? There are many from waterfront parks to nature parks to playgrounds to sports fields. This complete listing of the Parks, Trails and Playgrounds in the City should be helpful for you. Watch the Parks & Trails video that shares visually all the outdoor open spaces that the City of Annapolis has to offer!

• Park Locator site – to find parks, trails and playgrounds in the City of Annapolis. There are more than 200 acres among 38 parks and trails waiting for your visit.
• Map of Truxtun Park – refer to this helpful document to locate all the amenities in Truxtun Park.

Playgrounds – there is a new page on our website specifically for playgrounds! All of the playgrounds listed have Google Map links that take you to the specific locations in Annapolis.

Playground Buddy – an app for your mobile device to see where playgrounds are located in Annapolis and the amenities of each one. Refer to the Playground Buddy Facebook page too.