2009 Winter Programs

YOUTH

ART & MUSIC

CHILDREN MAKING MUSIC
Children Making Music is a fun, interactive music program for parent and child. There is lots of singing, moving to music, playing rhythm instruments, and having an enjoyable musical experience. Each class also includes some American sign language to help foster deeper communication between child and parent. Music and children - it's an awesome combination.

AGE: 6 months-4 years
DATE: Thursdays, Feb 26-Apr 16
TIME: 10:00 am-10:45 am
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $80
CODE: MUW1

HOT CHOCOLATE MUGS
Learn to make mugs out of clay, perfect for that cup of hot chocolate! Clay-slab technique will be taught and mugs will be embellished and painted on the same day. You'll be able to create personalized, artistic mugs that reflect your winter personality. Please register at the Montgomery Township building.

AGE: The Whole Family
DATE: Saturday, Jan 24
PLACE: Mud Shack, 515 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
TIME: 2:00 pm
COST: $18 per person
CODE: ARWMS

MOMMY, ME & CLAY
Come in with your little one for story time and we'll create one of the characters out of clay. You'll be amazed at what a great job you both do! Please register at the Montgomery Township building.

AGE: 6 & Under
DATE: Tuesday, Feb 17
PLACE: Mud Shack, 515 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
TIME: 9:30 am -11:00 am
COST: $15
CODE: ARWMS

POTTERY WHEEL CLASS: KIDS
Come on out and give it a try with our experienced instructors at The Mud Shack. You will learn to make cups, bowls, lidded jars and work up your skills to making a tea pot. Please register at the Montgomery Township building.

AGE: 6 & Over
DATE: Tuesdays, Feb 10-Mar 10
PLACE: Mud Shack, 515 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
TIME: 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
COST: $100
CODE: ARWMS

SCHOOLS OUT ART CAMPS
Campers will try a sampler of all The Mud Shack has to offer. They will try the pottery wheel, clay sculpting, fused glass, beaded jewelry and paint from our selection of bisque. Space is limited. Please register at the Montgomery Township building.

AGE: 1st grade & over
DATE: MLK Day: Jan 19
President's Day: Feb 13 & Feb 16
Spring Break: Apr 9, 10 & 13
PLACE: Mud Shack, 515 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
TIME: 9:30 am-12:30 pm or 1:00 pm-4:30 pm
COST: $50/ each half day session or $90 /each full day session
CODE: ARWMS

INSTRUCTIONAL

CHESS
Learn how to play chess from a Silver Knights chess coach! Our coaches are highly-rated instructors who have taught tens of thousands of children to play, many of whom have won state and national championships. Class time is evenly split between lesson and play. Students will have the opportunity to play in local, state and national tournaments. All chess supplies provided.

AGE: 4 -12 years
DATE: Wednesdays, Feb 25-Apr 29
TIME: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $100/10 week session
CODE: INW1

KIDNETICS: MOMMY & ME
Mommy and Me will focus on developing and refining a variety of motor skills and social skills, with the help of their parent. There will be cooperative games, gymnastics, dance, yoga, space/body awareness and gross motor skill development covered over the 7 week program. This program is guaranteed fun!

AGE & TIME: 2-3 ½ years - 10:00 am-10:30 am
3 ½-5 years - 10:45 am-11:15 am
DATE: Mondays, Feb 23-Apr 13
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $80
CODE: INW16

MOMMY & ME PRESCHOOL SPANISH
Bienvenidos! This class is designed to reinforce the fun of the Spanish language with songs, movement and games. The class is for both children who do not yet speak the language and for those who already have a slight knowledge of the language.

AGE: 2-4 years
DATE: Wednesdays, Feb 25-Apr 1
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
TIME: 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
COST: $65
CODE: INW7

TEENS/ADULTS

ART

ADULT POTTERY WHEEL CLASS
Come on out and give it a try with our experienced instructors at The Mud Shack. You will learn to make cups, bowls, lidded jars and work up your skills to making a tea pot. Please register at the Montgomery Township building.

AGE: 18 & over
DATE: Tuesdays, Feb 10-Mar 20
PLACE: Mud Shack, 515 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
TIME: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
COST: $100
CODE: ARWMS

INSTRUCTIONAL

AARP DRIVERS SAFETY CLASS
Students learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road. Through interacting with one another, you find out how to safely adjust your driving to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Please bring your PA Driver's license to the first class.

AGE: 50 & over
DATE: Monday & Wednesday, Mar 23 & Mar 25
TIME: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $14; AARP Members with current card and number $12
CODE: INW4

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING
Participants will be taught different safety techniques and the dos and don'ts of babysitting. Class includes basic first aid and CPR training. Upon completion, participants will receive a canvas bag with information, a first aid kit, manual and babysitting certification. Please dress comfortably and bring a bagged lunch/water bottle.

AGE: 11-15 years
DATE: Saturday, February 21
TIME: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $66
CODE: INW3

DESTINATION: LIFE!
Do you ever feel that you can do anything, if you just knew what it was? To truly be happy, we must use our gifts to add value to the lives of others. This course will help you: discover your own life purpose, will help you find your true passion, help you understand that a "mid-life crisis" is really a mid-life calling, how to find a career that expresses your gifts & allows you to create wealth. Rich Beynon has taught successful programs for Temple University and Hatboro-Horsham Community Education Program. This course requires that you to attend both sessions.

AGE: 17 & over
DATE: Thursdays, March 19 & March 26
TIME: 6:30 pm-8:30pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $60
CODE: INW19

DO MORE - STRESS LESS
Would you like to accomplish more & still have time to enjoy life? This workshop takes people through the process of how to identify the gaps in their time management system and how to develop a system that works for them. This proven system takes people from start to finish in developing a plan to have a stress free time management system. Rich Beynon has taught successful programs for Temple University and Hatboro-Horsham Community Education Program. This course requires that you to attend both sessions.

AGE: 15 & over
DATE: Thursdays, March 5 & March 12
TIME: 6:30 pm-8:30pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $60
CODE: INW18

DRIVERS EDUCATION CLASS
A 30-hour theory program covers the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual and includes 6 hours of on-the-road training. Completion of this course may make a teen driver eligible for reduced insurance rates. A permit or license is not required to begin the theory part of the course. Test is provided. Parent orientation usually occurs 2nd week of class.
AGE: 15 & over
DATE: Mondays, Feb 23-Apr 27
TIME: 6:30 pm-9:30pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $443
CODE: INW2

GETTING PAID TO TALK: INTRO TO PROFESSIONAL VOICE OVERS
This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice over work for television, film radio, audio books, documentaries & internet in your area. The basics include how to prepare your demo and how to be successful in the industry. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear examples of demos by professional voice actors, & have the chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our voicecoaches.com producer.

AGE: 16 & over
DATE: Wednesday, Jan 28
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
TIME: 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
COST: $20
CODE: INW21

GREEN ORGANIZING
While the Green movement is all the rage, being environmentally aware is not a fad. Learn how being organized can help you to live a green lifestyle and how being green can help you to get and stay organized. Effective Reduce, Reuse and Recycle solutions will be presented along with green disposal and containerizing ideas.

AGE: 16 & over
DATE: Saturday, February 28
TIME: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $20
CODE: INW20

LEVEL I (BEGINNER): ITALIAN CLASS
Buon giorno! This class is for people with no previous knowledge of Italian; whether they're going to Italy or just want to learn some Italian phrases. You'll learn basic grammatical concepts and idiomatic expressions while you develop your vocabulary and knowledge of written Italian. You'll also be introduced to the "bella vita" through music, film, and food!

AGE: 16 & over
DATE: Tuesdays, Feb 24-April 14
TIME: 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $80 fee includes class materials
CODE: INW13

LEVEL II (BEYOND BEGINNER): ITALIAN CLASS
The Level II (Beyond Beginner) is a conversation and grammar class for students who can already speak a little Italian and have completed a beginner class. Focus will be on the Italian culture (including food!), grammar, vocabulary, and conversation.

AGE: 16 & over
DATE: Tuesdays, Feb 24-April 14
TIME: 7:45 pm-8:45 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $85 fee includes class materials
CODE: INW15

LEVEL I: SPANISH CLASS
This is an introduction to the Spanish language through basic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The class is designed for people with little or no experience speaking the language. We will also cover various cultural aspects.

AGE: 16 & over
DATE: Wednesdays, Feb 25-April 15
TIME: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $80
CODE: INW22
SPORTS & FITNESS

HATHA YOGA CLASS
Breath deeply..Ahh, you feel better already. End your hectic back-to-work Monday with a gentle Vinyasa flow yoga class. This class is geared toward beginners; modifications can be shown for the intermediate student. Release stress, center your mind, strengthen and stretch your body in this class. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Please bring your own yoga mat.

AGE: 18 & over
DATE: Mondays, Feb 23-Apr 13
TIME: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $80
CODE: EXW5

RELAXATION YOGA
Relaxation Yoga postures stretch and strengthen the body, and relax the mind. This class is designed for adults who are beginners or looking for a gentle, relaxing yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat.

AGE: 18 & over
DATE: Fridays, Feb 27-Apr 3
TIME: 10:00 am-11:00 am
PLACE: Montgomery Township Community Room
COST: $70.00
CODE: EXW3

SPECIAL EVENTS

ICE SKATING: HATFIELD ICE ARENA
Like to ice skate or want to give it a try? Enjoy skating with family and friends at an indoor arena. Tickets for the sessions can be purchased at the Township Building. Bring your own skates or you can rent them at the rink for an additional charge.

AGE: The whole family
DATE: Saturday, Jan 17, Feb 21 & Mar 21
TIME: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
PLACE: Hatfield Ice, 350 County Line Road, Colmar, PA
COST: $5 per person per session (additional skate rental charge)
CODE: ISW1

ARBOR/EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Join us for tree education sessions, tree giveaways, & more! Only a limited number of trees offered on a first come first serve basis. Please make sure to bring identification.

AGE: The whole family
DATE: Saturday, April 25th
TIME: 9:00 am- until all trees are distributed
PLACE: Memorial Grove
COST: Free

EASTER EGG HUNT
Bring the family out to celebrate the start of spring with our Easter Egg Hunt & celebration. This includes the egg hunt, arts & crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny & yummy snack!

AGE: The whole family
DATE: Saturday, March 28
TIME: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
PLACE: Spring Valley Park, Rain Location: Montgomery Township Building
COST: Free

NORTH PENN RECREATION CONSORTIUM WINTER BLAST
The North Penn Recreation Consortium presents their annual Winter Blast funded by North Penn Area businesses. This event features fun interactive games, activities, arts& crafts, fun carnival games, family entertainment, the musical group Cool Beans, caricaturist and scrumptious snacks. All activities are FREE so come and enjoy.

AGE: The whole family
DATE: Friday, Jan 30 (Teen Night) 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Saturday, Jan 31 (Family Day) 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Mall
COST: Free

TICKETS & TRIPS

NEW YORK CITY
Transportation by motor coach only. Visit museums, enjoy Broadway shows, and savor various cuisines. Theatre tickets available half-price at the TKTS Booth, 47th & Broadway. TKTS only accepts cash and travelers checks. Bus drop off & pick up at Edison Hotel at 47th & Broadway.

AGE: 4 & over
DATE: Saturday, May 9th
TIME: Depart Montgomery Twp at 7:30 am: Depart NYC at 5:00 pm
COST: $35
CODE: TRS3

WASHINGTON D.C.: CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Transportation by motor coach only. Enjoy the magnificent cherry trees around the Tidal Basin. You can walk the National Mall surrounded by world class museums, gaze at the paintings in the National Gallery of Art, inspect planes at the Air & Space Museum, or examine rare gems in the National History Museum.

AGE: 4 & over
DATE: Saturday, April 4th
TIME: Depart Montgomery Twp at 7:30 am: Depart Washington D.C at 5:00 pm
COST: $39
CODE: TRW2

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS vs. FLORIDA PANTHERS
Tickets Only. Catch the Flyers in action against the Florida Panthers at the Wachovia Complex.

AGE: 4 & over
DATE: Tuesday, April 7th
TIME: 7:00 pm
SECTION: Section 216, Rows 8 & 9
COST: $45; Ticket includes hot dogs, chips, ice cream, popcorn & soda

DISCOUNT SKI TICKETS
Montgomery Township offers discount ski tickets to the following venues:

Bear Creek
Big Boulder/Jack Frost
Blue Mountain
Elk Mountain
Shawnee Mountain

Call (215) 393-6900 for more information on prices and additional venues added to our list.

Location	Prices
Bear Creek	Weekday- $28 Weekend- $49 Nights- $21
Big Boulder/Jack Frost	Adult Weekday- $33 Adult Weekend.- $40 Youth (ages 7-18)- $30
Blue Mountain	Weekday- $35 Weekend- $43
Elk Mountain	Weekend/Holiday- $48
Shawnee	Mountain Weekend- $38

SPRING/SUMMER PREVIEW

PHILLIES BASEBALL ACADEMY
The Phillies Baseball Academy offers children an unforgettable baseball experience, an experience they will treasure for a lifetime. Each week, campers feel like real Major Leaguers as they take the field and learn from baseball's best. The program is designed to meet the needs and ability level of individual campers. All aspects of the game are covered in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and spirited competition. For more information visit www.philliescamps.com.

AGE: 7-14 years
DATE: Mon-Fri, June 22-June 26
TIME: 8:30 am- 3:30 pm
PLACE: Windlestrae Park
COST: $405

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

www.mtbsa.org or 215-412-3980

MONTGOMERY UNITED SOCCER CLUB

www.montgomerysoccer.net or 215-855-9002

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE: WHISTLESTOP PARK BY SOFTBALL AMERICA

For more information visit www.cuttingedgesports.net

OTHER RECREATION NEWS

SUMMER KIDS UNIVERSITY COUNSELORS & COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING WANTED!
Make a Difference in a child's life this summer by working with the Montgomery Township Recreation Office. Join the summer team as an integral part of each kid's summer adventure in our 8-week Kid's University Program, which runs Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. beginning June 22, 2009 through August 14, 2009.

Montgomery Township is now accepting applications for temporary summer employment. Applications may be obtained at and returned to Montgomery Township, 1001 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936 or via website at www.montgomerytwp.org. Montgomery Township is an EOE. Applications accepted through March 31, 2009.

Program suggestions!
Please send us your suggestions on programs, events, classes that you would like to see offered.

E-mail: parkandrec@montgomerytwp.org
Call: 215-393-6900
Fax: 215-855-6656
Mail: 1001 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936

Summer Program Open House
Visit the Township Building on Wednesday, March 4, 5:30-6:30 pm to speak to the Recreation Director, Recreation Coordinator, & various other vendors about upcoming summer programs! We will have handouts, answer questions, etc.

FUTURE FUN FREEBIES

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT BIKE RODEO
For more information please contact Officer Rob Johnson at (215)362-2300.

AGE: 7-14
DATE: Saturday, May 30
TIME: TBA
PLACE: Windlestrae Park
COST: FREE

THE MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY

AGE: 18 and over
DATE: Wednesdays, March 4-May 6
TIME: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
PLACE: Montgomery Township Building
COST: FREE

The Montgomery Township Police Department wishes to announce our annual Citizen Police Academy. The academy will provide community members with an inside look at local law enforcement. During the academy, students will be introduced to a variety of topics as described under the curriculum outline.

The ten-week academy is designed to give citizens an overview of the police department's function and operational procedures. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional police academy; however, the weekly sessions are not designed to train the participant as a police officer.

Academy classes are taught by veteran police officers. The classes will meet once and after the final class there will be a graduation ceremony.

There is no charge to participate. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and a resident, business owner, or non-resident employed within the Municipality of Montgomery Township. All applicants will be subjected to a criminal history check as a precondition to acceptance in the Academy. The Chief of Police has final approval of all applications and reserves the right to deny entry to any applicant.

Applications may be obtained by sending a request to the program coordinator, Sgt. Scott Bendig, via e-mail at sbendig@montgomerytwp.org. Applications are also available at the Montgomery Township Police Department located at 1001 Stump Rd. Montgomeryville, PA 18936. All questions pertaining to the program can be directed to Sgt. Bendig via the above e-mail or by calling 215-362-2300.

Citizens University
Would you like to know how the various departments of the Township operate or where your tax dollars are appropriated? Take part in Citizens' University! This is an eight-week program that provides residents with an in-depth look at each of the Township Departments. As part of the course, interactive tours of the Fire and Police Departments and the Sewer Authority give participants the chance to view Township operations first-hand.

New this spring, we are offering a daytime class for all residents who are able to attend which is great for stay-at-home moms, dads and senior citizens. If you are not able to participate during the day, an evening session will be held in the fall. To register for this class, please visit www.montgomerytwp.org for the registration form or contact Stacy Crandell, Public Information Coordinator at 215-393-6900 or email scrandell@montgomerytwp.org.

AGE: 18 and older
DATE: Tuesdays, March 10- April 28
TIME: 10:30 am-12:00 pm (times may vary depending on departments)
PLACE: Montgomery Township Building
COST: FREE

Montgomery Township's Community Shred Event
Montgomery Township will be holding a Community Shred event for all township residents only. Limit is 3-4 paper boxes per resident. Tickets will be required. For more information regarding tickets please contact Stacy Crandell at (215) 393-6900 or visit our website www.montgomerytwp.org.

DATE: Saturday April 25
TIME: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
PLACE: Windlestrae Park, Main Section
COST: FREE, ticket required