Parks Happenings
Fiesta Sahuarita Walk and Run Starts the Harvest Your Fitness Fall Challenge
This year the Town of Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Department, the Parks and Recreation Commission, Valle Verde Rotary Club, and the United Way of Tucson and Southern Pima County will kick off the 2010 “Sahuarita Harvest Your Fitness Fall Challenge.” This challenge will promote exercise, fitness and better nutrition for all participants in order to encourage healthy lifestyles and fight obesity.
The Fitness Fall Challenge runs between Fiesta Sahuarita on September 25, and the Pecan Festival, November 20 and 21. Participants will sign up before Fiesta, and then find their “baseline” time at the Fiesta Sahuarita 1-Mile fun walk. Participants will meet every week for a fun, educational session covering nutrition, fitness, stretching, and developing a healthy lifestyle. At the end of eight weeks, participants can choose to run in the Pecan 5k running race, or do the one-mile family fun run/walk. There will be a modest fee to participate to cover the cost of the run/walk races. Organizers encourage families to participate together, and of course, individuals are always welcome.
Get Ready for a Musical, Spicy, and Spooky October
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
- October 2 - Tucson Symphony Orchestra Just for Kids concert at Town Hall, 10:30 a.m.
- October 23 - Pumpkin Patch & Chili Cook Off, at Rancho Sahuarita Clubhouse, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- October 29-30 - Halloween Safe House at Town Hall, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
New Parks and Recreation Program Guide
The Town of Sahuarita collaborated with Green Valley News& Sun and Sahuarita Sun newspapers to publish the Program Guide. The first issue was distributed with the newspaper in late June and covers July through December, 2010. This newspaper insert is an excellent reference for activities and special events going on at your Sahuarita parks for the next several months.
Ongoing Fitness Classes
Have you wanted to get into shape recently, lose a couple of pounds, or just feel better about yourself? Sahuarita’s fitness classes give you lots of options—why not try something that you’ve always wanted to do?
At Anamax Park, the Town offers group fitness classes in the mornings from 7:15-8:15 a.m. and in the evenings from 5:30-6:30p.m. We offer Sculpting, Step, Yoga, Interval, Stability, Latin Impact and dance-based classes. A group setting is a great way to help yourself stay motivated and on track. Come in and try one out for free and decide if you like it! Then sign up for a monthly pass for only $35/month and you can come to all the classes you want!
To Register for classes or to get more information, CLICK HERE
Take a Hike!
The Hiking Club meets at Anamax Recreation Center at 7 a.m., for hikes in nearby mountains. Every other week, an experienced hiking guide takes the group to local trails. Participants learn proper hiking techniques, and hear fun facts about desert wildlife.
- 9/4 AZ Trail North, Box Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains
- 9/18 Quantrell Mine, Mt. Hopkins Rd., Santa Rita Mountains
Hiking group participation is $5 per hike or $35 for a 6-month pass.
After School Program
Our after school program is for children ages 6-12. This program runs from school dismissal to 6:00p.m. We provide a safe and fun environment for children to participate in various recreational activities. The cost for this program is $175 per calendar month. This is a state licensed child care program, license #CDC-11418. Registration is currently open.
Tots Program
This program is for children ages 3-5. The sessions focus on exposing toddlers to a structured learning/play environment. This class is offered in two different sessions, Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., or Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., at Anamax Recreation Center. Each session lasts six weeks.
Monday & Wednesday
- Sept. 20 – Oct. 27 $90.00
- Nov. 1 – Dec. 8 $90.00
Tuesday & Thursday
- Sept. 21 - Oct. 28 - $180.00 (11 classes)
- Nov. 2 - Dec. 9 - $150.00 (10 classes)
Itty Bitty Sports
This sports program is for children ages 3-5. Itty Bitty Sports is aimed to help children learn basic introductory sports skills. Children improve their hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills, and social skills. This class is offered on Friday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Anamax Recreation Center. Each session lasts six weeks.
- Sept. 24 – Oct. 29 $45.00
- Nov. 5 – Dec. 10 $37.50 (5 classes)
Creative Dance
The Sahuarita Dance Center has designed their class for toddlers ages 3-5 to learn awareness about themselves and others. Children learn basic dance steps, coordination, rhythm, music, and socialization skills. This class is offered Monday’s from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. at Anamax Recreation Center. Each session lasts six weeks.
- Sept. 20 – Oct. 25 $45.00
- Nov. 1 – Dec. 6 $45.00
Karate
The Sahuarita Academy of Martial Arts LLC provides three introductory SAMA Karate classes: Peewee, Junior, and Teens for youth ages 4 and older. Classes are held on Saturday mornings at Anamax Recreation Center. The Peewee classes are 9:30 – 10:15 a.m., and focus on teaching basic karate skills, coordination, listening, and self-discipline. The Junior classes are 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., and the Teens classes from 11:15 – 12:15 p.m. These classes for older children add intermediate skills and basic self defense principles. Each session lasts six weeks.
- Oct. 16 – Nov. 20 $45.00
Sahuarita Story Time
Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers of young children ages zero – five are welcome to attend our FREE story time. Engage your children in active learning by reading books and moving to music as well as participating in arts & crafts projects that build fine motor skills. This program is co-sponsored with the United Way. Story Time takes place every Tuesday morning, 10:15-11:00 a.m., at the Sahuarita Town Hall and every Friday morning, 11:00-11:45 a.m., at Anamax Recreation Center.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, September 07 2010 09:15 )
