2023 - 2024 Mountain View Recreation Preschool Registration |
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Registration opens Jan. 17, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. |
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New year, new preschool registration date! Registration for the Recreation Division play-based preschool program starts on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8:30 a.m.
The 2023 - 2024 school year program runs from Sept. 6 - Jun. 7. Three different preschool programs are offered during the school year which includes Tot Time (ages 3-4), PlaySchool (ages 4-5) and Nature PlaySchool (ages 3-5).
- Tot Time meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 - 11:30 a.m.
- PlaySchool meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Nature PlaySchool meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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Lap Swim Open to Teens at Eagle Pool on Select Days |
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Starting Saturday, Jan. 7, Mountain View Aquatics is proud to offer a new teen lap swim program at Eagle Pool. The program will be available to teens 13 - 17 years old on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 1:55 p.m. Guardians are welcome to lap swim with their teens during the session. This is an excellent opportunity to exercise as a family and promote a healthy lifestyle. Drop-in only, current lap swim fees apply per person.
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New Pilot Pickleball Lines on Rengstorff Park Tennis Courts |
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On Wednesday, Dec. 7, courts nos. 3 and 4 at Rengstorff Park Tennis Courts were dual striped for a Pickleball Pilot Program. The pilot program will run for six-months.
Pickleball Court Hours of Play:Â Â Â
- Monday through Friday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Â
- Monday and Thursday: 6 – 8 p.m.Â
- Saturday: 2 – 7 p.m.Â
Hours not listed above are dedicated to tennis and times are subject to change.  Â
Pickleball Equipment Available: There are three rollaway Pickleball nets available on courts nos. 3 and 4 during playable hours. Extra portable nets will be available at the Community Center front desk Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Equipment is free of charge.
Staff will monitor and collect feedback during the pilot program and return to the Tennis Advisory Board and Parks and Recreation Commission with an update in spring 2023. To provide feedback on the Pilot Pickleball Program please click here.Â
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Looking to join an energetic dynamic team environment? The Recreation Division is hiring a variety of full-time and part-time roles. Apply online today at MountainView.gov/Jobs.
Recruitment Highlights:
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Thursday
1 p.m.
Senior Center
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Communicating with People with Alzheimer's for 55+
Alzheimer's Disease is only one of the several kinds of dementia, although it is the most common. Alzheimer’s can start with mild memory loss and can lead to an inability to carry on a conversation. Come learn the best tools and techniques on how to communicate with people with Alzheimer’s.
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Wednesday
1 - 2 p.m.
Community Center
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Little Scientists (Ages 3-5)
Children will learn to explore age-appropriate science experiments as they observe, classify, compare, predict, communicate, and create in a fun play based, positive learning environment. Children will learn to make oobleck, slime, playdough and other fun concoctions.Â
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Cost: $47 (Resident) / $60 (Non-resident)
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12
Thursday
1 p.m.
Senior Center
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Proper Rose Care for 55+
A glorious flush of spring blooms and healthy growth will result with winter rose care. Learn from UC Master Gardener, Pamela Roper, how to prune, fertilize, mulch, and reduce disease for a beautiful garden display of roses.
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19
Thursday
1 p.m.
Senior Center
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California Telephone Access Program (CTAP): Android for 55+
Let the expert trainers at CTAP help you make the most of your Android smartphone. Learn how to operate basic functions, send text messages, make text larger, connect Bluetooth devices, make smartphones louder/easier to hear and more.
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19
Thursday
6 - 7 p.m.
The View Teen Center
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Adulting 101: iPhone Photography for Teens
This workshop will teach participants how to create better photos and videos using your iPhone. Learn all about your iPhone’s in-camera options as well as several app choices, then head outside to practice your new skills. This class will cover the basics of composition, lighting, interest and editing on the iPhone.
FREE & Open to 6th - 12th grade Mountain View and Los Altos students. Pre-registration is required.
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Thursday
1 p.m.
Senior Center
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California Telephone Access Program (CTAP): iPhone for 55+
Let the expert trainers at CTAP help you make the most of your iPhone smartphone. Learn how to: operate basic functions, send text messages, make text larger, connect Bluetooth devices, make smartphones louder/easier to hear and more.
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28
Saturday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Community Center
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Babysitter Training (Ages 11-14)
Learn the essentials and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children over a two day class on Jan. 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Students will learn and practice child and infant CPR and First Aid skills along with opportunities to expand and grow their leadership skills. This course is interactive with hands-on activity, discussion, and live-action skill drills. Participants must be at least 11 years old on the last day of the course and will receive Babysitter training, Child/Infant CPR and First Aid certifications upon successful completion of the course.
$125 (Resident) / $150 (Non-resident)
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ENGAGE with Parks & Recreation |
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Parks and Recreation Commission |
Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, January 18
7 p.m.
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Senior Advisory
Committee
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Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, January 18
2 p.m.
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Youth Advisory
Committee
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Virtual Meetings
Monday, January 9 and Monday, January 23
5 p.m.
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201 South Rengstorff Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
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