2024
LEISURE lakeside PROGRAMS • EVENTS • PARKS • RECREATION
Trunk or Treat see page 8 for more details
thru SEPTEMBER DECEMBER
#RowlettPARD
OUR MISSION: To provide quality customer care for our community by offering the best healthy choices for Parks and Recreation services by promoting a safe and fun environment while creating memories and a sense of home.
STAFF & BOARD
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD Kenneth Williams, Chair Susan Bell, Vice Chair Shelly Monroe, Administrative Coordinator Kelly Alban, Athletics/Aquatics Supervisor
PARKS AND RECREATION Dolores Henning, Chair Rebecca Day, Vice Chair Kristy Andrade Betsy Chapman-White Eve Johnson Autumn Klongland Richard Kull Raehgan Shaw, Recreation Programmer of Athletics Erin Mudry, Recreation Supervisor
GOLF ADVISORY Brad Marshall, Chair Larry Glick, Vice Chair Jonathan Andron Alan Brock Michael Daffin Brent Dorenbecker Richard Ford Brandon Carlton, Recreation Programmer, Seniors Matt Yates, Recreation Programmer
Brittney Farr, Director Brian Chapin, Assistant Director
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Gerald Chelule Madeline Garcia Madelyn Gigon Autumn Jamison Seven Jamison
Wathenia Clark Virginia Denson
Mary DuBose Marilyn Jordan Jacqueline Prescott Sharon Pouzar
Zora McCall Alexis Sweet Kierra Willis
Felisha Mims Adam Parsons Jakie Rice Anna Eliese Ridgley
Carter Holston Gerald Younge Larry Young
STATEMENT ON INCLUSION It is the policy of the Rowlett Parks and Recreation Department to maintain its facilities in conformance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disability Act. The Community Centre may develop and enforce such rules governing the physical facilities as may be necessary to carry out these laws and regulations. Attendance and membership is open to the entire community without regard to race, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, political affiliation, or physical or mental ability. SCHOLARSHIPS The City of Rowlett Parks & Recreation Department has scholarships available for many of its programs for residents who may need financial assistance in difficult situations. For information, please contact our Recreation Supervisor at 972-412-6170.
WETZONE WATERPARK 5304 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088 P: 972-412-6266 / May-August only www.wetzonewaterpark.com
CONTACT US
ROWLETT COMMUNITY CENTRE 5300 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088 P: 972-412-6170 www.rowlett.com/parksandrec
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RESERVATIONS PAVILION
Large Pavilion (Pecan Grove/Community/Kenwood Heights) Deposit: $75, Resident Fee Half/Full Day: $75/$150
Non Resident Fee Half/Full Day: $150/$300 Medium Pavilion (Springfield/Katy Park) Deposit: $50, Resident Fee Half/Full Day: $50/$100 Non Resident Fee Half/Full Day: $100/$200 Small Pavilion (Shorewood/Lakeside Park/Kenwood Heights) Deposit: $35, Resident Fee Half/Full Day: $35/$70 Non Resident Fee Half/Full Day: $70/$140
• The pavilions may be rented from 8:00am-9:00pm any day of the week • Reservations can be made up to nine months in advance • Alcohol is not permitted in any city park or pavilion • Time periods include: Full Day: 8:00am-9:00pm Half Day: 8:00am-2:00pm or 3:00pm-9:00pm
Park Pavilions and Amenities
PECAN GROVE PARK 5304 Main Street Accommodates: 50-70 Available from Sept-March Playground, Restrooms and Electricity COMMUNITY PARK 8700 St. Andrews Lane Accommodates: 50-75 Playground, Restrooms and Electricity
SPRINGFIELD PARK 5501 Antioch Drive Accommodates: 25-50 Playground and Restrooms LAKESIDE PARK 3101 CA Roan Drive Accommodates: 10-15 Playground, Restroom KENWOOD HEIGHTS PARK 5701 Kenwood Drive Accommodates: 10-15 & 50-75 Playground
KATY PARK 2600 Lawing Lane
Accommodates: 35-45 Playground, Restrooms and Electricity SHOREWOOD PARK 9101 Woodlake & Williams Accommodates: 10-15 Playground and Restrooms
Pavilion capacity does not indicate the number of picnic tables on-site. Restrooms closed Dec 1-March 1.
2024 CLOSURES Sep 2, Labor Day Nov 28 & 29, Thanksgiving Dec 24 & 25, Christmas
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Recreation Centre Amenities
RACQUETBALL COURTS
• First come first served reservations in one-hour increments • A $5 paid fee guarantees a court reservation up to 3 days in advance • Reservations are forfeited after 10 minutes if no show • Children between 7-15 years of age may use the court when accompanied by any person 16 years or older • Raquets, raquetballs, and protective eye wear are available for rental at the front desk • 10 court rental punch cards are now available for $35 each • Wallyball 2 hours
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Become a member and join the excitement! Use of the Rowlett Community Centre is available for Rowlett Residents and Non-Residents. Rowlett Residents may receive the resident membership rate by presenting two forms of identification establishing Rowlett residency. An annual membership is valid for one year from date of purchase. Monthly memberships are valid for 30 days from date of purchase. Please present your membership card at the front desk each time you visit the facility. A $5 daily drop-in fee will be assessed when the membership card is not presented. Replacement cards may be purchased for $5. Guests 17 years and younger must have a release form signed by a parent or legal guardian before being issued a membership card or day pass. Children ages 6 and under must always be supervised by a guardian over the age of 16 years. Please visit www.rowlett.com/RCC or call the Community Centre at 972-412-6170 for more information and for facility policies. CENTRE COMMUNITY 5300 Main Street
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FITNESS ROOM
The Rowlett Community Centre features strength machines for both upper and lower body, free weights, and cardio equipment that includes:
• 6 Treadmills • 4 Ellipticals • 3 Total Body Recumbent Elliptical
• 2 Recumbent Bikes • 1 Total Body Bicycle • 1 Row Machine The fitness room is available to members and guests 16 years of age or older. Youth ages 12-15 yrs. must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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BASKETBALL GYMS
Two full size basketball courts are available to members during regular business hours.* * Please check the monthly gym schedule or ask staff about gym availability.
Membership Fees Youth (7-17 yrs) Individual (18-59 yrs) Senior (60+) Senior (Activities Only)* Family (7 +) Daily Drop-in (7 +)
Annual Resident/ Non-Resident $25/$50 $101/$202 $10/$144 $5/$10 $230/$460 $5
Monthly Resident/ Non-Resident N/A $12.50/$25 $14.75 (NR only) N/A $29.75/$49.75 $5
Hours Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
* Senior Activity memberships include: Table Games, Bridge, Texas Hold’em, Bingo, and the Walking Track
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RESERVATIONS FACILITY
• Reservations must be made in person at the Rowlett Community Centre located at 5300 Main Street • Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made up to nine months in advance of the date of your event • Rooms may be reserved both during and after normal business hours any day of the week • A refundable deposit is REQUIRED to secure your room rental. The balance is due no later than two weeks prior to your rental • Reservation cancellations or changes will only be accepted directly from the lessee • Refundable deposit fees are not applied towards your rental fees • Reservations that include alcohol must pay for a license and an off-duty Rowlett officer to be present during the reservation
(4-hour minimum fee to be paid to the Officer on Duty and license fee) • Lessees need to include set up and clean up time within the reservation
Room Rental and Amenity Rates Regular Business Hours Non-Business Hours Room Deposit Kitchen Kitchen Deposit Set-Up Charge (over 100 guests) Audio/Visual Equipment (Rooms A & D) Sound System Tablecloths Alcohol License Fee*
Resident $50/hr $65/hr $100/room $30/hr $75 $25 $50 $50 $12/each $50
Non-Resident $100/hr $130/hr $100/room $40/hr
$75 $25 $50 $50 $12/each $50
*Must have a City of Rowlett police officer present
Room
Sq. Feet
Capacity Seated
Room A Room B Room C Room D
1,086 1,475 1,194 915
60 80 60 50
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FRIDAY NIGHT GROOVES Every Friday Sep 6 - 27 7 p.m. Downtown Rowlett Green 4001 Main Street
Get Ready for Friday Night Grooves on Main! Are you ready to groove and have an unforgettable Friday night? Join us and prepare to be mesmerized by sensational live performances that will make you move and groove to the rhythm! Whether you’re a fan of soulful tunes, rocking beats, or toe-tapping melodies, we have an incredible lineup of talented musicians ready to set the stage on fire. See you there and don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets! There will be food trucks if you get hungry!.
September 6: Buffet Beach Band September 13: Two Tons of Steel September 20: La Pompe September 27: Captain & Camille
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FALL
Special Events
ROWLETT MARKET ON MAIN Every Thursday Sept 19 - Nov 14 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Downtown Rowlett Green 4001 Main Street
Welcome to the Rowlett Market on Main! Get ready to indulge in all the flavors of fall. Shop for unique handcrafted items. The market features a variety of talented makers showcasing their unique, handmade creations. From jewelry and clothing to pottery and home décor, there’s something for everyone at our market. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts or treat yourself to something special. No market on October 31.
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CELEBRATE DIVERSE CITY Saturday, October 12 4 - 7 p.m. Downtown Rowlett Green 4001 Main Street Get to know more about Rowlett’s Diverse Culture with a combination of performances, and activities for all ages. Bring a lawn chair to watch the performances and visit all the booths for educational activity! There will be food trucks with different cuisines, and a children’s area.
FALL LUNCH ON THE LAWN Every Monday in October 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Downtown Rowlett Green 4001 Main Street
Lunch on the Lawn Series is returning this October for another chance to come have lunch outside and enjoy nature. Every Monday, we will have a variety of food trucks in Downtown Rowlett Green. Be sure to connect with us on social media to get the latest updates on the food trucks visiting on specific dates.
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TRUNK OR TREAT Saturday, October 26 5 - 8 p.m. Pecan Grove Park 5300 Main Street
You don’t want to miss this spooktacular event! There will be food trucks and Halloween trunks, so come ready to trick or treat!
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Monday, November 11 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Veterans Park 3900 Main Street
HOLIDAY MAIN STREET FEST AND PARADE Saturday, December 7 5 - 8 p.m. Downtown Rowlett Green 4001 Main Street What better way to kick off the holidays than with our annual Holiday Main Street Fest and Parade? Join us for a parade of lights, live holiday performances, food and craft vendors, a large kids’ area, and of course, Santa Clause will be stopping by to get a picture with all the kids!
Please gather with your community at Veterans Park to show your support and appreciation to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In the event of inclement weather, the Veterans Day Ceremony will be moved inside the Rowlett Community Centre located at 5300 Main Street.
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Youth, Adult and Athletics
BUMP IT, SET IT, SPIKE IT! VOLLEYBALL SKILLS & DRILLS (Activity #343434) Tuesdays, Sep 3-Dec 17 6 - 7 p.m. Ages: 9 years and up Fee: $45 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street Instructor: Coach Ellis Bump, set, spike, you don’t want to miss out on this fast-paced skills and drills program at the Rowlett Community Centre. Beginning players will learn the fundamentals of this ever-growing sport and Intermediate players will build on the skills they already have to improve their game. Players need to bring their own ball, water and a positive attitude to the court.
TAE KWON DO (Activity #310201) Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sep 3-Dec 19 6:30 - 8 p.m. Ages: 6 years and up Fee: $35/$55 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street Instructor: Bobby Blakey
7th degree black belt, Bobby Blakey, has 30+ years of training experience with numerous black belts under him and sits on the board of the Texas Martial Arts Federation. Discipline, power, focus and conditioning are just some of the things you will learn in this year round program.
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MVP BASKETBALL SKILLS AND TRAINING (Activity #242439) Tuesdays, Sep 3-Dec 17 6 - 7 p.m., 7 - 8 p.m., or 8 - 9 p.m. Ages: 8-15 years Advanced Ages: 12-17 years Fee: $45 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street Instructor: Coach Ellis MVP Skills and Training sessions are designed to unlock young athlete’s talent by teaching core basketball skills, help improve confidence, and take ownership of their personal development. Sessions will have a focus on specific skills, each broken down to its key elements to help the athlete understand and develop a solid foundation. Participants will learn how to set realistic goals and work through problems or obstacles independently and as a member of a team. Core Skills: Dribbling, Shooting, Passing, Rebounding and Defense. Participants need to bring water bottle and a basketball Beginner: The Beginner level is geared towards young athletes who have not played or have little experience. This athlete struggles with basic skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, or body control. A high level of attention will be given to developing core skills. Intermediate: The Intermediate level is designed for players who have some basketball experience. This athlete can generally dribble, shoot, and pass with ease. This level will reinforce development of the core skills in addition to strengthening body control and footwork. Athletes at this level will learn team offensive and defensive concepts such as screening, cutting, coverage, and movement with and without the ball. Advanced: The advanced level is for the players who have mastered dribbling, shooting and passing and want to continue to improve their game.
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JUJITSU (Activity #320202) Mondays and Thursdays, Sep 2-Dec 30 7 - 8:30 p.m Ages: 12 years and up Fee: $55/$35 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street Instructor: Matt Deford This is not just another martial arts class. We employ a mixed martial arts approach with a focus on real world application of self-defense principals including target hardening, situational awareness, pre-assault recognition, mindset, verbal tools, psychological tools, and situational application of hand-to-hand combatives. Learn how to protect yourself, be more confident and aware in our non-sport, reality based, self-defense system. We can help kids understand how to manage altercations with bullies (that are school friendly), and adults confidently navigate environments and altercations safely. Don’t be anyone’s “victim” when the moment calls for you to be prepared.
PICKLEBALL LESSONS (Activity #320807) Wednesdays, Sep 4-25; Oct 2-30; Nov 6-27; Dec 4-18
Intermediate: 9 - 10:30 a.m. Beginner: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages: 18 years and up Fee: $40 Instructor: Bonnye Blevins
The Rowlett Community Centre is offering adult Pickleball lessons; this is a great way to learn how to play this fast-paced, low impact sport. Space is limited, register early.
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ZUMBA (Activity #310502) Mondays & Wednesdays, Sep 2-Dec 18 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ages: 16 years and up Fee: $25/$45 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street Instructor: Lisa Smith We take the work out of workout, by mixing low intensity and high intensity moves for an interval style calorie burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and world rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. PILATES (Activity #321006) Monday & Wednesdays, Sep 2- Dec 23 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Ages: 16 years and up Fee: $40/$20 Instructor: Dee Lancaster This class is a mix of yoga, pilates, resistance training and cardio designed to improve your balance and strengthen your muscles, joints, and spine. You will get a full body work out that can be modified to fit your individual needs regardless of your fitness level.
TENNIS LESSONS Everything is more fun with friends! Franco Racquet Sports offers group lessons where you can enjoy tennis sessions with others while receiving the same level of instruction offered in a private tennis lesson setting. Register online at francoracquetsports.com , classes are available for children and adults.
Recreation Program at 972-412-6170 or email myates@rowlett.com For more information, contact
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• • • YOUTH LEAGUES • • •
Volunteer coaches are needed for ALL LEAGUES! If you are interested in coaching, please fill out a designated coach application for the league at the Rowlett Community Centre front desk.
ROWLETT YOUTH VOLLEYBALL (Activity #120800) Saturdays, Mar 15-May 24 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration is open from Dec 2-Feb 16 Ages: 7-13 years as of Sep 1, 2024 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street Bump, Set, & Spike your way over to the Rowlett Community Centre and register for our Rowlett Youth Volleyball League! Teams will participate in an eight-game season. Jerseys are included in fees. No games Mar 22 (GISD Spring Break) and Apr 19. Age Divisions and Fees: 9U-13U: Registration (Dec 2-Feb 2): $85 Late (Feb 3-16): $100 Team: Registration (Dec 2-Feb 2): $650 Late (Feb 3-16): $700
ROWLETT YOUTH BASKETBALL (Activity #310721) Saturdays, Dec 14-Feb 22 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration is open from Aug 5-Nov 10 Ages: 4-13 years as of Sept 1, 2024 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street Give your child an experience to learn fundamentals of basketball, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship! An eight-game season will be played. No games Dec 28. 5U – Small Fry Combine the benefits of a sport-specific technical skills program and the excitement of a competitive league. Participants will be divided into teams and each week will include practice time, followed by scrimmages for a well-rounded and fun experience. Age Divisions and Fees: 5U: Registration (Aug 5-Oct 27): $75 Late (Oct 28-Nov 10): $90 7U-13U: Registration (Aug 5-Oct 27): $85 Late (Oct 28-Nov 10): $100 Team: Registration (Aug 5-Oct 27): $650
Late (Oct 28-Nov 10): $700 Jerseys are included in fees.
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ROWLETT YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION U4-U19 Age divisions Ages: 4-18 years 214-607-4681 www.rowlettsoccer.org
ROWLETT YOUTH BASEBALL – SPRING 2025 (Activity #120811) Ages: 3-13 years as of Sep 1, 2024 Registration is open from Nov 18-Feb 9
Rowlett Community Park 8700 St. Andrews Lane
Guaranteed 50% playing time. $80-$100 registration fee based on age division.
Don’t strike out on the opportunity to give your child an experience to be exposed to the fundamentals of baseball, gain confidence, and love of the game! Teams in the 7U–13U divisions will participate in an eight-game season. 5U – BlastBall Introduce the fundamentals of baseball (hitting, throwing, catching, running, and fielding) to your young child. There are no complex rules, and no umpires – just fun! Jerseys are not included in fees. Dates are subject to change due to inclement weather. No games Mar 18, 20 and 22 (GISD Spring Break) and Apr 19. Age Divisions and Fees: 5U Blastball: Registration (Nov 18-Jan 26): $45 Late (Jan 27-Feb 9): $60 7U TBall: Registration (Nov 18-Jan 26): $65 Late (Jan 27-Feb 9): $80 9U Coach Pitch: Registration (Nov 18-Jan 26): $75
ROWLETT HOCKEY ASSOCIATION The Rowlett Hockey League is a recreational inline hockey league designed for player skill development, sportsmanship, and fun for youth and adults! 214-679-7887 www.rowletthockey.com
Late (Jan 27-Feb 9): $90 11U and 13U Kid Pitch: Registration (Nov 18-Jan 26): $85 Late (Jan 27-Feb 9): $100 Team: Registration (Nov 18-Jan 26): $650 Late (Jan 27-Feb 9): $700
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• • • ADULT LEAGUES • • •
For ages 18 and up, the City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation Department offers leagues to provide a variety of recreational opportunities for adults to participate in team sports, in a fun, social, family-friendly atmosphere.
MEN’S BASKETBALL (Activity #320803) Mondays/Wednesdays, Jan 6-Mar 26 6 - 9 p.m.
COED VOLLEYBALL – SPRING 2025 (Activity #120806) Mondays/Fridays, Mar 7-May 30 6 - 9 p.m. Registration is open from Dec 16-Feb 23 Fee: $200 early registration $250 starting Dec 30 $300 late fee starting Feb 10 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street An eight-game season will be played. There will be a cap of 6 teams. No games Apr 18. $350 late fee starting Sep 23 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street An eight-game season. There will be a cap of 12 teams. COED BASKETBALL (Activity #320806) Mondays/Wednesdays, Oct 21-Dec 11 6 - 9 p.m. Registration is open from Aug 5-Oct 6 Fee: $250 early registration $300 starting Aug 19
Registration Oct 7-Dec 29 Fee: $350 early registration $400 starting Oct 21
ROWLETT USSSA SOFTBALL FOR MEN, MIXED & WOMEN’S TEAMS Men’s and Mixed: Sunday League Men’s League: Monday League Men’s and Women’s: Thursday League Mixed: Friday League Team Fee: $400 registration for each season All seasons are 8 game, 4 week doubleheaders. $50 deposit due by each deadline. 2024 Fall I Season Deadline is Saturday, Aug 17 Schedule call in is Thursday, Aug 22, 5-9 p.m. Play begins week of Sunday, Aug 25 2024 Fall II 250’ Season Deadline is Saturday, Sep 28 Schedule call in is Thursday, Oct 3, 5-9 p.m. Play begins with games on Sunday, Oct 6 You can register online by going to Online Forms on our website at Rowlettadultsoftball.com. For more information call at 972-475-9988. $450 late fee starting Dec 16 Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main Street An eight-game season. There will be a cap of 12 teams. No games Jan 20.
Athletics Coordinator at 972-412-6146 or email rshaw@rowlett.com For more information, contact
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ROWLETT
Seniors
Annual Resident $101 $10 $5
Annual Non-Resident
Monthly Resident $12.50 N/A $5
Monthly Non-Resident $25 $14.75 $5
Membership Fees
$202 $144 $5
Individual 50-59 Senior 60+ Drop-in
Reservations for select sign-up programs and trips are required one week prior to the program or trip start date. All trips will leave from the Rowlett Community Centre (RCC) unless otherwise noted. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the trip leave time. We will return to RCC at the end time. Pre-sign up is required for ALL activities.
• • • DART INFORMATION • • •
The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the continuation of our great program for City of Rowlett Senior Citizens! We partner with DART to provide day pass vouchers valid for all DART transportation. To receive these passes, proof of Rowlett residency is required and you must be 60 years or older. Passes are available at the Rowlett Community Centre, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am-12pm, and 1-5pm. Maximum of 5 passes per week, and up to 15 passes per month. You do not need to be a member of the Rowlett Community Centre to participate.
BINGO (Activity #530016) Tuesdays 8:45 - 9:35 a.m. Room D
LAKE RAY HUBBARD WOOD CARVERS (Activity #530015) Last Saturday of each month 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Room A
The benefits of B-I-N-G-O. Yes, the benefits of B-I-N-G-O…promote eye coordination, helps with cognitive skills, boosts brain health and memory skills, gives energy, introduces you to new friends all while having FUN!
Tool kits and beginner projects are available if you are interested to try. All skill levels are welcome to attend! For more information, call Susan Bernal at 972-979-1653 or you can email him at k.s.bernal@sbcglobal.net.
BRIDGE (Activity #530017) Thursdays 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room D
FREE SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR at the rowlett community centre Tuesday, September 10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Info sessions include: Medicare, Home Equity, Senior Service Alliance Join us and enjoy new vendors, a memory wall, massages, snacks and door prizes!!
Join us for a Rowlett favorite and meet us for a friendly game of Bridge. Join our veteran Bridge players and get welcomed into one of the friendliest communities at the RCC. Don’t forget to bring your own lunch! For more information call Ann Etheredge, 972-412-0588.
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CHAIR VOLLEYBALL (Activity #530020) Tuesdays and Thursdays
11 - 11:50 a.m. Aerobics Room
Chair volleyball is a physical activity that provides a fun way to be active; it is more fun than you can possibly stand! Players are required to remain seated. Chair volleyball allows those with physical limitations to participate on a level playing field with those who may be more active. Regular participation in this activity can increase flexibility and stamina.
BUNCO (Activity #530018) Third Wednesday 12:30 p.m.
Join our Bunco group for games, food, and fun! The group meets for lunch prior to playing bunco at the community centre. The bunco group provides snacks and refreshments for those who play. If you would like to play, contact Sue R. for playing at Suerab@tx.rr.com CANASTA (Activity #530019) First Monday of each month 1 - 3:30 p.m. Room C This new group plays canasta monthly. Bring a partner and come ready to cleverly collect points over the course of several rounds.. If you have questions Janelle Allen can be reached at Jan1701@tx.rr.com.
TEXAS HOLD EM (Activity #530021) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room D
Come together to play assorted games or to socialize. Extra tables are ready for other card games. Bring your friends to join the fun.
SENIOR HEALTH CHECK–BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD SUGAR (Activity #530023) Second Tuesday of each month 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. RCC Hallway FREE service provided by the Rowlett Fire Department so you can keep up with your blood pressure and blood sugar. WEEKDAY WALKING CLUB (Activity #530022) Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. Amble along the Pecan Grove Trail or enjoy a brisk walk with your friends that meet up in the south parking lot next to Kid’s Kingdom.
TRIVIA (Activity #530012) First Monday of each month 9 a.m. Room D
Test your knowledge on a variety of topics against other seniors to win fabulous prizes! Participants vote on the themed trivia day that will happen every 1st Monday. Prizes given to seniors who score the most points for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. There will be no ties, tie breaker questions will be asked to settle ties.
PING PONG (Activity #530024) Fridays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Art Room
The Senior Programmer at 972-412-6265 or email bcarlton@rowlett.com For more information, contact
Ping pong is a great way to improve hand-eye coordination. Come join your friends and make new ones as you enjoy a friendly game.
All programs are led by the Senior Programmer unless noted.
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• • • SIGN-UP FOR ALL SENIOR PROGRAMS • • •
Pre-registration is required for all senior activities.
BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON (Activity #530002) First Wednesday of each month 12 - 2 p.m. The Oaks at Liberty Grove Fee: $5 Come celebrate your birthday with all of your friends at the Rowlett Community Centre. The lucky person celebrating their birthday that month eats for FREE!
BREAKFAST BUNCH (Activity #530014) Fourth Thursday 9:30 - 11 a.m. Room D
OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH (Activity #530004) Fourth Tuesday of each month 12 - 1:30 p.m. Come one, come all! Join us as we meet with local seniors at a variety of local restaurants. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and visit with long-time friends, while experiencing the taste and social scene around the community of Rowlett. Bring money for your meal. August 27: Bankhead Brewing Co. September 24: Sammy Lou’s October 29: Hubbard’s A Texas Cafe November 26: Super Shack An “eggs”ellent way to start your day! Come join us each 4th Thursday at 9:30am as we meet with local seniors at a variety of breakfast joints. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and visit with long-time friends, while experiencing all of the great breakfast places Rowlett has to offer! Bring money for your meal. Registration is required.
POTLUCK LUNCH (Activity #530001) Second Thursday of each month 12 - 2 p.m. Room B
Join us for a monthly Potluck social at the Rowlett Community Centre sponsored by our local community partners. Don’t forget your dish to share! Pre-registration is required.
Healthy Living for the Brain and Body Tuesday, October 8, 1 - 2 p.m.
Ten Warning Signs of Dementia Tuesday, November 12, 1 - 2 p.m. Hosted by Senior Advisory Board at the Rowlett Community Centre
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• • • SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES • • •
BOWLING BUNCH (Activity #530003) Third Thursday of each month 12 - 1:30 p.m. Rowlett Bowlarama 5021 Lakeview Parkway Fee: $5 per person Do you have time to “spare”? Join us at Rowlett Bowlarama and enjoy a fun day of bowling with friends!
FITNESS FUN (Activity #530006) Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Aerobics Room Instructor: Jan Kidd
PACE (PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS CAN EXERCISE) (Activity #530007) Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Room C Instructor: Jan Kidd This program includes standing and chair exercises with your instructor, Jan, and is developed to keep joints flexible, muscles strong, and to help reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Stretchy bands are used to warm up. Specific exercises are used for hands and fingers, as well as the muscles and joints throughout the whole body. Low impact aerobic exercise, that includes dance moves, toning, and stretching. The program is done to the latest in music favorites and will get your heart pumping and participants will enjoy fun while getting in shape.
SAIL (STAY ACTIVE IN LIFE) (Activity #530000) Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
11 - 11:50 a.m. Aeorbics Room Instructor: Bobby Blakey
SAIL 2.0 (STAY ACTIVE IN LIFE) (Activity #530005) Wednesdays and Fridays 12 - 12:45 p.m. Fee: $20 per month Aeorbics Room Instructor: Bobby Blakey This program is designed to improve strength, balance, and fitness for seniors with instructor, Bobby Blakey. We aim to teach healthy habits and how to safely stretch, bend, and use our muscles. All exercises are designed for to have fun. Register early starting the 15th of the month prior, as classes fill up quickly.
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GOLDEN GROOVES WITH JILL (Activity #530008) Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 - 8:45 a.m. Fee: $20 per month Instructor: Jill Beam Gym B Low impact aerobic exercise, that include dance moves, toning, and stretching. This program is done to the latest music favorites, will get your heart pumping and participants will enjoy fun while getting in shape.
YOGA STRETCH (Activity #530009) Mondays and Fridays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Room B/C Instructor: Jan Kidd Punch Card
Easy Hatha yoga to fit your individual needs with your instructor, Jan. We focus on stretching and strengthening major muscle groups and joints, with breathing, balancing and flexibility training. Bring a yoga mat and come unwind the daily stress away.
DRUMBA FITNESS (Activity #530010) Mondays and Wednesdays 8-9 a.m.
Aerobics Room Instructor: Jaime Punch Card
Low impact standing aerobics combined with rhythm and movement used to strengthen all muscles and joints. We use yoga balls, drumsticks and simple dance moves to improve coordination and keep the whole body fit.
TAP DANCING (Activity #530011) Monday 12-1 p.m. Room A Instructor: Cenia Bowen Punch Card
Learn basic tap dance steps from your instructor, Cenia, that any tap enthusiast can do. Participants do not need tap shoes, but hard sole shoes are recommended. This program will provide participants rhythm, coordination, and mental fitness and fun!
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IN ROWLETT Trails
LAKE OF SPRINGFIELD PARK (5501 Antioch) 1.7 mile trail with sidewalk/view of ponds; hiking and biking LAKESIDE PARK (3101 C. A. Roan Drive) .5 mile trail by Lake Ray Hubbard; hiking and biking COMMUNITY PARK (8700 St. Andrews Lane) 1.1 mile trail with sidewalk/view of ponds and has a short wooden bridge; hiking and biking NATURE TRAIL (1600 Miller Road) 1.3 miles of natural trail path in wooded area SHOREWOOD PARK (5014 Williams Way) Trail with sidewalk within the park; hiking and biking KATY RAILROAD PARK (2600 Lawing Lane) Walking trail with sidewalk around the park TWIN STAR PARK (7200 Armstrong Lane) Trail with sidewalk within the park; hiking and biking
LAKE HIGHLAND TRAIL (Near Cedar Bridge Park along Martha Lane) 1.2 mile trail with sidewalk PECAN GROVE PARK (5300 Main Street) 1 mile trail with sidewalk and wooded area; biking and hiking PADDLE POINT CREEK TRAIL (On Lake Hubbard with entrance off Miller Road) This trail is protected from wind on all sides and is home to Blue Heron that nest within sight of Highway 66. NOVEMBER 9: NIGHT HIKE 7 p.m. Pecan Grove Park, 5300 Main Street FREE registration Bring your flashlight as you walk among the trees off the pathway and enjoy some education on night life and the stars.
WELLNESS HIKES Second Saturday of each month at 8 a.m.
If you enjoy walking or want to start walking, this is the group for you. Experience the different trails in Rowlett. Join Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members for wellness hikes. You can walk at your pace while building community connections and having personal fitness accountability. Call 972-412-6145 for questions. September 14: Lakes of Springfield October 12: Twin Star November 9: Nature Trail December 14: Pecan Grove
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ROWLETT
Amenities CITY PARK
CITY PARKS
Cedar Bridge Park
24
Columbia Park
9
Community Park
137
Environmental Learning Center
4
Herfurth Park
24
CITY PARKS
Isaac Scruggs Park
16
Katy Railroad Park Cedar Bridge Park
16
24
Kenwood Heights Columbia Park
3.4 9
Lakeside Park Community Park
7 137
Lakefront at Pecan Grove Environmental Learning Center
4
Mayors Park Herfurth Park
6 24
CITY PARKS
Muddy Creek Park Isaac Scruggs Park
250 16
Nature Trail Katy Railroad Park
Cedar Bridge Park
40
24
16
Paddle Point Kenwood Heights
Columbia Park
1.5
9
3.4
Pecan Grove Park Lakeside Park
Community Park
27 7
137
R. Arnold Edwards Park Lakefront at Pecan Grove
Environmental Learning Center
8
4
Scenic Point Park Mayors Park
Herfurth Park
19 6
24
Schrade Bluebonnet Park Muddy Creek Park
Isaac Scruggs Park
5 250
16
Shorewood Park Nature Trail
Katy Railroad Park
14
16
40
Springfield Park Paddle Point
Kenwood Heights
117 1.5
3.4
CITY PARKS
Sunset Park Pecan Grove Park
Lakeside Park
6 27
7
Twin Star Park R. Arnold Edwards Park
Lakefront at Pecan Grove
5
8
Veterans Park Scenic Point Park
Mayors Park
1.5 19
6
Muddy Creek Park
Schrade Bluebonnet Park
250
5
Nature Trail
Shorewood Park
40
14
22
Paddle Point
Springfield Park
1.5
117
Pecan Grove Park
Sunset Park
27
6
Rowlett Park Locations Map
Current Parks
Future Parks
!( 4 4601 Centennial DR, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 5 7705 Garner RD, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 6 2600 Lawing LN, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 7 3101 Ca Roan DR, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 10 6301 Miller RD, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 11 5300 Main ST, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 13 8700 St Andrews LN, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 14 9501 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 75089 !( 16 5014 Williams Way, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 17 5501 Antioch DR, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 19 7200 Armstrong LN, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 20 3850 Main ST, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 21 5701 Kenwood DR, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 22 1610 Miller RD, Rowlett, TX 75088
!( 1 4001 Bermuda DR, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 2 6300 Port Aransas, Rowlett, TX 75089 !( 3 6301 Chiesa RD, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 8 8600 Dalrock RD, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 9 8000 Liberty Grove RD, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 12 5600 Azalea DR, Rowlett, TX 75089 !( 15 4701 Sunnybrook, Rowlett, TX 75088 !( 18 6301 Alissa DR, Rowlett, TX 75088
ROWLETT COMMUNITY PARK
GARLAND
!( 13
SACHSE
Lake Ray Hubbard
£ ¤ 190
MUDDY CREEK PARK
MAYORS PARK
!( 8
GARLAND
SCENIC POINT PARK
!( 9
TWIN STAR PARK
!( 14
!( 19
SUNSET PARK
R. ARNOLD EDWARDS PARK
DAN ROBERTS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
SPRINGFIELD PARK
!( 2
!( 3
!( 18
!( 17
SHOREWOOD PARK
!( 12
COLUMBIA PARK
!( 21
66
KENWOOD HEIGHTS PARK
PADDLE POINT
!( 16
KATY RAILROAD PARK
!( 15
!( 11
!( 20
!( 6
!( 4
SCHRADE BLUEBONNET PARK
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
!( 1
!( 10
PECAN GROVE PARK
CEDAR BRIDGE PARK
HERFURTH PARK
!( 22
!( 5
NATURE TRAIL
!( 7
ISAAC SCRUGGS PARK
LAKESIDE PARK
§¨¦ 30
´
Lake Ray Hubbard
Feet
0
1,875
3,750
GARLAND
Map Date: April 2018
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Library Information Visit rowlett.com/library for more information about storytimes, ESL & GED classes, and programs for all ages. Rowlett Public Library Hours:
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