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HavaGood Times Published by the Haverford Township Department of Parks & Recreation

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“ Its good to touch the green, green grass of home” Tom Jones

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Upper Darby, PA Permit No. 372

Residential Customer Havertown, PA 19083

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C ommunity C orner Parks & Recreation

Board of Commissioners

Administration Building

Tim Denny - Director Brian Barrett - Asst Director Jim Davie - Facilities Coordinator Eric Gillard Park Maintenance Supervisor Jeanmarie Lorello Community Relations Coordinator Hope Scott - Recreation Supervisor Pat Cioffi - Registrar

1st - Steve D’Emilio 2nd - Mario Oliva 3rd - Robert E. Trumbull 4th - Fred C Moran 5th - Jeff Heilmann 6th - Larry Holmes 7th - James McGarrity 8th - Tom Broido 9th - Bill Wechsler

Park and Recreation Website www.havtwpparksandrec.com

Township Website www.haverfordtownship.com

All Offices Call 610-446-1000 Larry Gentile-Twp. Mgr (x208) Gloria Cugini - Mgr Sect. (x230) Human Resources Maryann Del Pizzo - Director (x231) Public Works Dori Lasorsa (x263) Health Department Carl Spangler - Director (x201) Jane Panichelli (x202) Finance George Rementer – Director (x240) Bobbie Schmerling - Tax Info (x242) Fire Marshall James Marino (x210) Code Enforcement Lori Widdop – Director (x250) Joan Scheck – Zoning x253 Emergencies Dial 911

Welcome to our two new township commissioners; Jeff Heilmann in the 5th Ward and Bill Wechsler in the 9th Ward.

Congratulations

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Life. Be In It.

to former Commissioner Andy Lewis on his election to County Council.

Table of Contents

Thank you

to the School District for their help throughout the year.

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The Park Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Skatium -------------------------------------------- Pg 3 Merry Place / Rentals----------------------------- Pg 4 Community Events / Library / Dog Walking-- Pg 5 Haverford State Facility-------------------------- Pg 6 January 22 Meeting------------------------------- Pg 7 Community Links--------------------------------- Pg 8 Youth Sports Association------------------------ Pg 9 Trips and Day Trips------------------------------- Pg 10 Discoutn Ski Tickets------------------------------ Pg 11 Programs ages 2-8-------------------------------- Pg 12 Ages 8-17 / Drivers Ed--------------------------- Pg 13 Soccer / Lacrosse---------------------------------- Pg 14 Adults / Cooking---------------------------------- Pg 15 Summer News / Skate Park--------------------- Pg 16 Resource News------------------------------------ Pg 17 50th Birthday Survey----------------------------- Pg 18 Registration---------------------------------------- Pg 19

The Optimist Club of Havertown was recently honored by the Board for their 50th Anniversary. The Optimist encourage youth to be their best through the activities, contests and scholarships they offer.. Look for Green Board on our website for information on ways to help our environment.

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Public Skating Hours Sunday 12:15 - 1:45 PM Mon-Fri 10 - 12 Noon Friday 7 - 8:30 PM Sat 1:45 - 3:15 PM 7:00 - 8:30 PM (Additional hours during the Holidays) Hockey Clinic Instructional Season “At A Glance” Sunday Hockey Clinic 1:55 - 2:55 Group Skating Lessons Tues & Thurs 4 PM Sunday 3:05 - 4:00 PM

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Skatium Activities Winterfest - Sun Jan 27 You are invited to an OPEN HOUSE at the Skatium on Sunday, January 27. You, your family and friends are welcome to stop in to tour the facility, watch a game in the box suite, meet the staff or participate in open skate or the classes offered on hockey and skating. Food and refreshments will be served throughout the day Below is a schedule of activities. Stop in anytime during the day. Schedule of Events during Winterfest 12:15 - 1:45 Open Skate FREE 1:55 - 3 Beginner Hockey Skills FREE 3-4 Group Skating lessons FREE 4-5 Group Skating lessons FREE 5:20 - 7:30 College Hockey Game FREE

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Phone: 610-853-2226 Call 610-853-2225 for Skating Times. Fax: 610-853-9212 www.havtwpparks andrec.com (go to Skatium tab) Larry Yates Operations Coordinator icemanskatium @yahoo.com Kevin Kramer Assistant [email protected] John Lynch - Maint.

Karen Boornazian 610-853-2085 For more info on Skating Club www.delawarecounty skatingclub.org

John Lynch, Kevin Kramer, Larry Yates Sandy Middendorf Private Rentals for Ice - call for information President Meeting Room Available $50 - 2 hours Sunday Parent skate - One child skates for free with a paying adult. Haverford Hawks [email protected] Weekends Family of 5 skates for $20. Weekday AM Tots Skate one tot skates free with paying adult. Special Rates for Home Schoolers, Day Care Centers, Groups etc......

FREE College Hockey St Joseph University

High School Hockey Games

Enjoy the fast action of collegiate hockey. FREE to township residents and their guest. Sun Sun Sun

Contact Information

Kristen Caparra Instructor kc.skatium @yahoo.com

Adult Group Skating Lessons Wednesday 8-9 PM Discount Pass Books of 10 available at the Skatium and the Recreation Department. $45

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Jan 27 Feb 10 Feb 17

5:20 PM 5:20 PM 5:20 PM

Haverford Hawks haverfordhawks.com Haverford Ice Hockey teams for age 4 - 18. Check out the website for more information or call Sandy Middendorf 610-255-1988

Support your team and enjoy the action. Jan 10 Springfield vs Haverford High Jan 21 Haverford High vs Carroll Jan 25 Bonner vs Salesianum Jan 28 Haverford vs Haverford School Feb 1 St Joseph Prep vs Bonner Feb 8 O’Hara vs Salesianum Feb 11 Bonner vs Carroll Feb 14 Haverford High vs Bonner Fee: $4 Children under 10 FREE

8 PM 8 PM 8:45 PM 9:45 PM 8:45 PM 8:45 PM 8 PM 8 PM

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Community Work Day Saturday - May 10

Merry Place is a park area designed and built by volunteer contributions for people of all ages and abilities, especially families of children with special needs. You and your family are welcome to help out at Merry Place. Bring your shovel, rake ,clippers or just a helping spirit and join other community volunteers at Merry Place on Saturday May 10. Call 610-446-9397. Volunteer Opportunities There are ongoing opportunities for your club, church or school to complete service projects at Merry Place. Call 610-446-9397 email: [email protected]

Winners of the 2007 5K Run for Merry Place.

Compost Workship Sat - April 19 Come join the Penn State Master Gardners as they give a presentation on composting. FREE Compost bin to all participants. The workshop will be from 10 am - 11:30am Donation: $5 per person

Community Facility Rentals Your family or organization can hold your party, meeting or celebration at one of the these three friendly, fun locations. Each facility has a bathroom, refrigerator, heat, tables and chairs.

Upstairs at the Skatium

Merry Place

Normandy Park

Watch the action on the ice with friends or while treating your guests. Fee: $50 - 2 hours Seats 25 - 30

Indoor and outdoors in this beautiful and accessible nature setting on Darby Creek. Fee: $60 - 2 hours Seats 25 - 30

Kitchen facilities and rooms in a cozy park setting. Fee: $60 - 2 hours Seats 20-25

whhs

Radio 99.9 FM

Broadcasts 24/7 and can also be reached around the world through a live stream online at www.whhs.org

The Havertown Center for Older Adults 1105 Earlington Rd 610-446-2070 Mon - Fri 9AM - 4PM For active adults 55 + Call to learn about the many classes activities and volunteer opportunities(any age) and to schedule a tour. Life is a journey. Make the most of it.

Greenways Committee The Civic Council has endorsed a Greenway Plan for the Darby and Cobbs Watershed. To get involved call Anne Ackerman 610-449-9095 or Tim Denny 610-446-9397 @ [email protected]

Historical Society 610-446-7988 www. haverfordhistorical society.org email: [email protected] to get more information or to become a member of the Historical Society

The Grange Myrtle and Warwick Rd 610-446-4958 www.thegrangeestate.org

Don’t let your vehicle idle more than 45 seconds Turn off your car and save $ and the environment.

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Community Special Events Family BINGO Friday - Jan 11 - 6:00 PM Haverford Senior High Commons Disney Theme Night - Come dressed as a Disney Character and you may win a prize. Benefits Merry Place. Pizza, pretzels and soda served. Sponsored by the Interact Club. $3 per person, $5 per family. Solar Energy Workshop - January 25 “Does Solar Power Make Cents to You?”will be held Jan 25 (snowdate Feb 8) from 4-6 pm at Radnor Elementary School, 20 Matsonford Rd. in Radnor. For more info email Rep. Greg Vitali [email protected] or call 610-789-3900 Darby Creek Clean Up Annual Darby Creek Cleanup-Saturday, April 26 - 9-12 Noon Call Tim Denny 610-446-9397 to help in the Glendale area or Jan Marie Rushforth [email protected] for the North section of Darby Creek.

Walking Events Dog Days Dog owners come out and show your numbers while walking the Glendale Trail on the dates below. Ground Hog Walk - Sat, Feb 2 6:30 AM - Meet at Merry Place Hot Choclate Served. Full Moon Walk - Sat, April 19 8:00 PM - Meet at Merry Place

Scouts Saturday Saturday Feb 2

5K and 1 mile challenge - April 26

All local scouts, scout leaders and their families are invited to a campfire hot dog cookout from 12:30 - 2 PM while visiting the Campground at Haverford State (Use Scout Road for access). See www.havtwpparksandrec.com for details.

The Haverford Education Foundation is hosting the 1st annual 5k and 1 mile challenge. The 5K will start at the Middle School. The 1 mile run, to be run after the 5K at the Senior High track, will include a 4 minute challenge. To get involved with planning contact Mary Beth Lauer at [email protected]. To find out more about the Education Foundation go to www.Haverfordedfoundation.org Classical Music Festival Sunday June 29 - Centennial Hall - Haverford School Any local music student who would like to audition to perform at this community festival contact Nelly Berman at [email protected]

CROP WALK Sunday April 27 - 1 PM Help raise money to fight world hunger while enjoying a 1.5 mile walk through the Merwood/ Oakmont area. Meet at Grimes Center. Sponsored by Haverford Township Clergy Association. Call 610-446-9397 for information and sponsor forms.

Haverford Township Library 610-446-3082

www.haverfordlibrary.org

Mon – Thurs 9:30 am – 9:00 pm Fri - 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Sat - 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Sun - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Visit the Library’s website to discover a variety of information to meet the interests and needs of people of all ages. Two of the newest features of the website are best selling digital titles you can download 24/7 to play on your PC, MP3 player or PDA (some titles can be burned to CD) and “Next Reads” a monthly newsletter sent to your “in-box” of listening and reading selections for adults, teens and children on many topics and interests. The Library now offers you free wi-fi internet connectivity. We’re here for you 24/7!

Support Your Library The Library is a 501c non profit. Your donations are TAX deductible.

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Haverford State Update On December 12, 2007 the township received the final $16.5 million (out of 17.5 million) for the sale of 39+ acres to developer Goldenberg / Pohlig (out of 209 total acres). We are often asked the current status of the active and passive recreation areas shown on the land development plans. Below is a summary of the information presented to the Park Board on October 23, regarding the description, finances, and construction time-line for the private development, Passive Open Space area, Active Recreation area and the Recreation / Environmental Building. We also included the current status of each component. Construction Description Finances Current Status Area Time - line 39 acres to be $17.5 million paid Beginning in 2008, Signed final developed as 100 to township (includ- 4-5 year build out. Private closing carriage homes and ing a $500,000 Development 12/12/2007. contribution for 198 condominiums Demolition trails/nature center) of buildings began plus grading and in June. Grading infrastructure and infrastructure improvements in complete in 9/08. community area.

Passive Recreation Open Space

Outdoor Active Recreation area

Recreation/ Environmental Building (all include gyms, fitness area, walking track, community meeting rooms.)

124 acres. Can be used for trails, camping, nature center, environmental programs. - basketball courts - ballfields - walking paths - parking lot - comfort stations - splash park - lights - playground - picnic pavilions - landscaping etc

$500,000 from developer (see above) plus $45,000 grant obtained from the NFWF for a environmental assessment.

Beginning in 2008 on South Brook Trail and Darby Creek Trail; in 2009 in the Meadow area after environmental assessment.

Environmental assessment has begun; work to be completed by 12/08 will assist in trail development and preserve habitat.

estimated cost $3 million

Scheduled to begin in Fall 2008 after developer finishes grading. Fields open Fall 2009 and Spring 2010.

Approval given by Board of Commissioners to develop bid packages. To go out in February 2008.

2 years from the time bid packages are approved by Commissioners.

No decision made as of 12/15/2007 by Board of Commissioners to develop bid package. Public Input Meeting January 22

Options - No Pool -------37,000 sq ft

estimated cost $6 mil const. cost 8 mil total cost

- 1 pool----------57,000 sq ft

10.25 mil const. cost 12.5 mil - total cost

- 2 pools---------67,000 sq ft

12.5 mil const. cost 15 mil - total cost

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2007 - A Year of Progress at Haverford State

The Board of Commissioners signed an ‘Agreement of Sale’ with the developer in December 2006 - finalized in December 2007.

Ground Hog Day Open House Walking the South Brook Trail.

Receiving check from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for environmental assessments.

Troop 144 serves up hot dogs for the Community at Open House in May.

Demolition began June 1.

Final Land Development Plans Approved in May.

Proposed Park and Recreation officials in front of the old hospital recreation building.

Indoor Recreation / Environmental Facility Meeting Tuesday - January 22 (check our website at havtwpparksandrec.com for the meeting location.) The Park Board invites public input on the indoor facility proposed for the former hospital site. Last June the Facility Consulting Team of Kimmel / Bogrette presented the construction and operating costs of various options (No pool, 1 pool, 2 pools) of a community recreation / environmental building. (see page 6) The Park Board has recommended to the Board of Commissioners that the net proceeds of the sale of the hospital property (see previous page) be earmarked for community recreation facilities at the site and that the process move forward in a timely manner. The Park Board believes this reflects the wishes of the community expressed in surveys and public meetings; and is consistent with the sentiment expressed by the state in conveying the property to the township in 2002. We hope to see you on January 22. Rich Caroto - Chairman, Park and Recreation Board Tony Zinni - Vice Chairman

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Communtiy Links Strength Through Partnerships Our community is strong because of the many individuals and service groups who work for the common good. Listed below are some of those organizations with a brief description of their mission. We encourage you to get involved in your community. Darby Creek Valley Association - Preserving Darby Creek Watershed www.dcva.org Annual Darby Creek Cleanup-Saturday, April 26 - to get involved call 610-446-9397 Rotary Club of Haverford Township - Service Above Self. Joe McLaughlin - President Optimist Club of Havertown - ‘Friend of Youth’ - Offers activities for youth including sports competitions & scholarships -. For information about joining call Paul D’Emilio- President 610-338-0338. Haverford Township Youth Aid Panel - An alternative to the court system. After training, members are placed on a panel to hear cases of juvenile arrested for first time offenses. Volunteers are needed. Call Detective Alan Ross 610-853-1298 x237or email [email protected]. Volunteer Fire Companies - The 5 fire companies in Haverford Township are always looking for volunteers. Bon Air 610-446-6008/610-789-1264 Brookline 610-446-9955 Llanerch 610-446-9870 Manoa 610-446-0744 Oakmont 610-446-9837 Haverford Township Civic Council - To find out how you can get involved in your neighborhood Civic Association, email President, Don Kelly [email protected] Haverford Township Adult School Courses from A to V (Aquatics to Volleyball) with many more in between. Brochures for the Spring semester will be mailed to all homeowners the second week of January. Registration begins the 1st week in February. For information visit www.haverfordadultschool.org or call 610-446-8022

The Haverford Township Adult School turned 50 in 2007. The organizations listed below are volunteer run organizations which use township and school district facilities. For more information, contact the name or website listed.

Youth Organizations Organization & Activity Havertown Hoops Haverford Basketball Haverford Soccer Club Haverford Youth Football Haverford Blaze Lacrosse Delco Gael, Gaelic football

Season Winter/Summer Spring Spring/Fall Fall Spring Spring

Age grades 5-10 grades 5-12 age 6-10 ages 5-14 Grades 3-8 Youth

Annunciation Basketball Delcom Men’s Softball PADA Yktunate Frisbee Second City Troop Rugby

Adult Organizations Spring/Summer Adult Spring/Summer Adult Year round Adult Winter/Spring adult

Contact Information leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp leaguelineup.com/haverfordbasketball haverfordsoccer.org haverfordyouthfootball.org blazelax.com Anne Bourke 610-789-9984 Mark Tarzwell 610-449-9594 Bob Canfield 610-446-3119 James Brose 610-525-1881 Gary Kribbs 610-449-4803

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Youth Sports Association The organizations listed below are run by local volunteers and utilize Haverford Township facilities to offer their program. To join or get more information about specific organizations, contact the person listed below Organization Brookline Civic Association www.brooklinecivic.com

Programs Location T-Ball (5) Chatham Park Parent Pitch (6) Cafeteria Base/Softball (7-12)

Sign-up Dates Sat, 1/26 Sat, 2/2 2 - 4 p.m.

T-Ball (4) by mail or T-Ball (5-6) email only Machine Pitch (7-9)

deadline 3/24/08

T-Ball (5-7) Chestnutwold Machine Pitch (7-9) Building Baseball (9-12)

W 1/19 7-8:30 Sat 1/19 10-12

Haverford Township John McKeever Little League 610-896-0119 www.haverfordlittleleague.org

Baseball (8-12) register on line

Sat 1/12 9-12

Haverford Township Softball League www.htsoftball.org

Girls Softball 13-16 (by 12/31/08) mail in registration

Coopertown Civic Association

Contact Rich Buxton 610-446-5034 [email protected]

John McGoldrick [email protected]

Haverford Athletic Club

Stew Soley 610-649-1925

Lou Lattanzio 610-496-7856

Karakung Field

Hilltop Baseball & Softball Fred Steigerwalt www.hilltopleague.com 610-308-6871

T-Ball (5-6) Sacred Heart Baseball, 4-12,16-18 cafeteria

Merion Golf Merwood Athletic Association

Gary Pergolini 610-446-6629

T-Ball, Baseball, Softball (5-14)

Registration Online

Westgate Hills www.westgatehillsball.org

Rick Trainer 610-625-0634

T-Ball (5-6) Baseball (7-12)

St. Pius Genthert Field

Sat 1/26, 2/3 10 - 12 noon see website www.mgmaa.org Thurs 1/17 (7:30-9) Sat 1/29 (9-1:00)

Challenger League at Hillltop Field - Any child with a disability is welcome. Contact Fred Steigerwalt 610-308-6871 for details. Haverford Heat - Travel league for high school players. Season begins after the school baseball season ends. Junior team (ages 13-15) and Senior team (ages 16-19), contact Jim Fee 610-449-1735. Haverford Township Baseball League Ages 13-16. Registration is Saturday, 2/3, 12-3 in the Sacred Heart cafeteria. Contact Jim Fee 610-449-1735. http://haverford.baberuthnetwork.com. Rage Softball has a year round softball league for girls ages 11-18, for more information visit www.eteamz.com/delcorage or email [email protected].

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Day Trips Wicked Long before Dorothy drops in, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of how these two unlikely friends grew to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Trip ncludes orchestra seats, transportation and free time before the show. Meals are on your own. Date: Wednesday, April 23rd Fee: $159 Time: Bus leaves Glendale Park at 8:30am and returns at 8:30pm.

Washington D.C. Potomac Champagne Cruise Come view the cherry blossoms in full bloom as you enjoy a luncheon cruise along the Potomac. After the cruise, you will have time to tour some of Washington’s landmarks. This is a great trip and tickets go fast so don’t delay. Date: Saturday April 5th Fee: $ 115 Time: Bus leaves Glendale Park at 7:30am and returns at 8:00pm.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Wok ‘N Walk Tour and the National Constitution Center Celebrity Chef Joseph Poon will lead you on an insiders tour of Philadelphia’s China town. The walking tour includes stops at a fortune cookie factory, Chinese herbal medicine shop, church, a Chinese bakery, fish market and more. We follow the tour up with a full 4 course dinner, followed by a Tai Chi demonstation and Chinese vegetable carving lesson. We start our day at the National Construction Center where you will see an award winning performance of “Freedom rising” and enjoy over 100 fascinating exhibits. Register early because tickets will go fast. Date: Saturday April 19 Fee: $99 Time: Bus departs Glendale Park at 11:30 am and returns home at 6:45 pm

Disney World Sat - Thurs (Aug 9-14, 2008) Take the family to Walt Disney World and take advantage of the great deals in August. You will stay at the Coronado Springs Hotel in the park for 6 days/5nights. The resort includes 3 pools, an arcade and playground. You also have a 6 day Park Hopper Plus pass with admissions to Magic Kingdom, Epcott and the Animal Kingdom theme park plus 2 visits to the water parks. Your trip includes round trip air and transfer to your hotel on Disney’s Magical Express. Don’t miss out on this great deal. Fee: $1088 per person, child rates based on 2 adults in room are $649 (ages 3-9) and $685 (ages 10-17) child rates. Contact the Recreation Department for a more detailed information on this fabulous trip

“We Love Lucie” Peter Nero and the Philly Pops take you on a golden trip down memory lane with Broadway and television sweetheart Lucie Arnaz. Lucie celebrates her 40th year as an entertainer with a special show that incorporates Broadway music and funny stories of what life was like growing up with her famous parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. After the show you will enjoy a delicious dinner at McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood restaurant located in the heart of center city. Date: Saturday March 8 Fee: $134 Time: Bus leaves Glendale Park at 1:30 pm and returns at 8:30 pm.

Annapolis - St. Michael’s Trip Chesapeake Cruise Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Annapolis and St. Michaels. You will board the Lady Sarah for a 2 hour boat cruise on the Chesapeake from Annapolis to St Michael’s. You will have 3 hours of free time in St. Michael’s before cruising back to Annapolis. We have a delicious dinner at Phillip’s Seafood House - Annapolis to top off your day. Date: Saturday May 17, 2008 Fee: $138 Time: Bus leaves from Glendale Park at 7:15 am and returns at 9:00 pm.

Registration Information on page 19.

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Trips and Tickets Trip Information Those registered for trips will get a letter 2 weeks before with itinerary and departure information. If you do not receive a letter please contact us.

Trip Refunds We will gladly give you a refund up to 6 weeks prior to your trip. After that we will refund your trip fee only if someone fills your spot. Any questions call the Recreation Department at 610-446-9397.

Inclement Weather For New York shows or any trip involving tickets we don’t have the option of cancelling unless the show is cancelled. Be aware when registering that if the show is on - we are going.

Ski and Tubing Trips Grab your skis or your snowboard and join your friends on the slopes. The Recreation Department is offering two trips to the Pocono’s. Fee includes transportation and lift tickets. For an additional fee you can rent skis, snowboard, or take a lesson. Location Date Lift Ticket Fee Tubing Fee Blue Mountain Sat, 1/26 $60 (16 and over) ($53 ages 7-15) $49 (all ages) Big Boulder Sat, 2/23 $59 (19 and over) ($51 ages 7-18) $63 (all ages) Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The bus picks up in front of the Haverford Middle School on Darby Road at 6:00am and returns at 6:15pm. For more information call (610)446-9397.

Discount Ski Tickets to Area Resorts Save yourself some money; stop by and see us before you hit the slopes. The Recreation Department is selling lift tickets for Pocono Resorts at substantial savings. Residents can purchase your tickets by check only Non residents cash only at the Recreation Department 8:30 - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Bear Creek

Big Boulder Jack Frost

Blue

Camelback

Elk

Shawnee

Weekday

$26.00

$33.00

$33.00

$34.00

$37.00

$30

Weekend

$41.00

$38.00

$36

$19.00

$23/$25

$46.00 $23.00

$46.00

Night

$41.00 $22.00

Tubing Youth (7-18)

$20.00 $30.00

$22.00

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Ages 2-8 Miss Ruth’s Acorn Club Your child will thrive in this preschool recreation program that combines both indoor and outdoor play opportunities.Your little Acorn will build social skills through play, that will prepare them for school and life. Location Grasslyn Park Director: Ruth Ryder Ages 3-4 Winter session begins Jan 7. Registration is ongoing Time 9-11:30 am (Mon – Thurs) Choose 2, 3 or 4 days a week Call 610-446-9397 for an Acorn Club brochure

Squiggles to Grins

Kidz Art

You and your child will enjoy drawing, painting, storytelling and sing-alongs. Make memories while sharing the creativity of your budding artist. Ages 21/2 – 4 with parent Location Free Library Instructed by Kidz Art Time: 10-10:45am (Thurs) Dates: 2/7-3/13 Fee: $60

Use your creativity as you learn to turn your scribbles into lines and shapes. Fun exercises will help your child express themselves through drawing. Ages : 4-6 Location: Library Instructor: Regina Donnelly Dates: 2/2-3/8 Time : 10-10:45am (Sat) Fee: $60 - 6 weeks

Dance and Play

Jazz and Hip Hop

Experience the joy of dance with your child, this parent/child class will have you moving like an animal, like trees in the wind or just jumping and spinning because it’s fun. Instructor: Elizabeth Luff Ages: 2 1/2 - 4 with parent Fee: $45 6wks Time: 10:30 - 11:15 am (Thurs) Dates: 2/7-3/13 Location: First Position Dance Studio 17 Mifflin Ave Havertown

Sports for Me Your child will love this introduction to sport and games. Age appropriate and fun activities will help develop sports skills. Instructor: Wayne Davis Ages: 4-5 Location: Chatham Park Fee: $44 Dates 1/26- 3/1 or 3/29 -5/3 Time: 10:30-11:20 am (Sat)

Dance to your favorite music and choreograph your own moves. Learn dance techniques and fun hip hop and jazz moves. Instructor: Elizabeth Luff Dates: 1/26-3/1 Location: Chatham Park Fee: $44 Ages 5-6 Time: 11:30-12:15 pm (Sat) Ages: 7-9 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am (Sat)

Tiny Tykes Your little tyke will enjoy age appropriate games, movement activities and tumbling exercises that will leave them wanting more. Ages 3-4 Location: Chatham Park Fee: $40 Time 9:30-10:20 am (Sat) Instructor: Michelle Towell Dates: 1/26 – 3/1 or 3/29 -5/3 – 6 wks

Swimming and Gymnastics at the YMCA The Recreation Department has teamed up with the Main Line YMCA to offer swimming lessons and gymnastic classes to Haverford Township residents. Residents get a discount because the program registration fee will be waived. Swimming lessons are scheduled on both weekends and weekdays for ages 3-12. Gymnastics classes are held on weekday afternoons for ages 3-12. There are two sessions the first session begins the week of Feb 25 and the second session begins April 21. Detailed schedules, fees and registration forms are available on-line on the Recreation Department’s website havtwpparksandrec.com. Class sizes are small and classes fill fast so don’t wait to register. For more information contact the Recreation Department at 610-446-9397.

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Ages 8-18 Hoops from the Heart Martin Luther King Day, Monday January 21 The Recreation Department and Cabrini College are teaming up for a Basketball Clinic whose proceeds will benefit needy families in Delaware County. Coordinated by Bobbi Morgan. Location: Dixon Center at Cabrini College Ages: Boys and Girls grades 1-8 Fee: $30 Time: 9-12 pm Drop off begins at 8:30 am

Bombardment Your favorite playground game is now indoors. You and your friends will love this high octane fun as you dodge balls and stalk your opponent. Ages 10-12 Location Chatham Park Fee: $36 Time: 6:15 – 7:30pm (Mon) Dates: 1/28 – 3/10

Friday Night Basketball Beat the winter blues with some Friday night hoops. Join your friends for some pickup basketball, horse or knockout. Location: Coopertown School. Ages 9-11 Time: 6-8pm (Fri) Fee: $3 at door Ages 12-14 Time: 8-10pm (Fri) Dates: 1/4-3/14

Tennis Lessons Beginner stroke clinic will teach forehand, backhand, footwork and game strategy. Instructor: Suzanne Barr Ages: 7-9 Time: 10:30-12:00pm (Sat) Location: Paddock Courts Dates: 4/5-5/10 Ages: 10-12 Time: 12:15-1:45 pm (Sat) Fee: $48 – 6 weeks

Skate Board Clinic Develop the skills that will teach you to confidently ride the ramps and grind the rails. This Skateboard 101 will teach ollies, kick flips and drop ins. Ages: 9-11 Time: 10-11:30 (Sat) Dates: 4/5-5/3 Ages: 12-14 Time: 11:45 - 1:15 pm (Sat) Location: Skate Park (behind Skatium) Fee: $52

Drawing Students will develop skills while learning to draw in a variety of mediums including; charcoal, watercolor, prismacolor markers and chalk pastels. Ages: 7-10 Time: 11-11:50am Fee: $60 Ages 10-12 Time 12-1pm Location: Free Library Instructor: Regina Donnelly Dates: 2/2-3/8 (Sat)

Guitar Lessons Discover the thrill of making music with private guitar lessons. Ages: 8-17 Fee: $20 per lesson Contact Frank Taconelli Jr. (267-738-4072) to arrange your lesson.

Piano Lessons Private lessons will have you tickling the ivory. Contact instructor Louise Lowey (610) 446-2641 to arrange day and time. Location: Instructors home Ages: 8-17 Fee: $20 per 1/2 hour lesson

Babysitting Do you want to learn the skills to make you a confident babysitter. Red Cross Certification course provides hands on training that will develop your skills so you can provide safe, responsible care for young children. Location: Free Library Date: Saturday March 1 Ages 11-14 Time: 10 – 4:30 pm (Sat) Fee: $85

Drivers Education Become a safe, confident driver by learning defensive driving techniques. Classroom instruction will make you more confident behind the wheel and you could save money on your insurance. Ages 15-18 Location: Haverford Sr. High room 126 Instructor: Harmon Driving School Time: 9am – 12 pm (Sat) Dates: 2/2 – 4/12 Fee: $90

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Winter - Spring Sports Small Fry Soccer You and your small fry will learn and play soccer together while making memories to last a lifetime. Location: Chestnutwold School Ages 3-4 with parent (indoors) Dates: 2/9-3/8 Time 9-9:45, 10-10:45 or 11-11:45 (Sat) Fee: $42 Instructor: Drew Zagursky Spring session: Time 9-9:45 (Sat) Fee: $42. Location: Grasslyn (outdoors) Dates: 4/5-5/3

Girls Lacrosse League This program is appropriate for the beginner and experienced player. Players will learn individual skills and game strategy. We will combine both intramural and travel team play against teams in the Tri-county area. High school coach Kathleen Geiger will coordinate the program. Grades 3-4 Times: 6-7:30 pm (Wed & or Fri), 9-10:30 am (Sat) Dates: 4/5 – 6/7 Fee: $85 Grades 5-6 Times: 6-7:30 pm (Wed & or Fri), 10:30-12 pm (Sat) Dates: 4/5 – 6/7 Fee: $90 Grades 7-8 Times: 6-7:30 pm (Wed & or Fri), 12-1:30 pm (Sat) Dates: 4/5 – 6/7 Fee: $90 Location: Haverford Middle School

Indoor Soccer Take your game indoors while developing close ball skills and playing games. Age: 4 Time 11:15-12 or 12:15-1:00 pm (Sat) Age: 5 Time: 1:15 -2:05 pm (Sat) Dates: 2/2-3/8 Fee: $44 Instructor: Jack Vogel Location: Coopertown School

Spring Soccer Great introduction for the beginner to build skills and have fun. Location: Grasslyn Field Age: 4 Time: 10-10:50 am (Sat) Fee: $42 Ages: 5-6 Time: 11-12 noon (Sat) Dates: 4/5-5/3

Spring Break Soccer Camp

This action packed camp will help you improve your ball skills with innovative drills and instruction Players need their own stick, goggles & mouth guard. from Haverford High School coach Jorge Severini. We will schedule some indoor practices on the weekends Ages: 4-5 Time: 9-11 am (M-Th) Fee: $65 in March, time and location to be determined. Ages: 6-14 Time: 9-1 pm (M-Th) Fee: $120 Players will be notified in early March about indoor Location: Haverford Middle School practices. During season most games will be scheduled Dates: 3/17 - 3/20 (M - Th) on Saturday with an occasional Sunday game. Parents Meeting – Wednesday March 12 in the Sr. High Commons from 7-8 pm. Coaches needed – Do you have lacrosse experience or a daughter who is playing? Then we need you. The Girls’ lacrosse league is looking for volunteer coaches to assist in the spring league. The commitment is 2 days, 3-4 hours a week. Beginners are welcome and training will be provided. To get more information contact Brian Barrett at 610-446-9397 or [email protected].

Boys Lacrosse Age appropriate skills development and intramural league for the beginner. Players will learn fundamentals of cradling, passing, shooting and defense and play small sided games. Players provide their own equipment (helmet, arm guards, shoulder pads & gloves). Ages: Grade 1-2 Location: Grasslyn Field Time: 12-1:30 pm (Sat) and 6-7:30 pm (Tues.) Dates 4/5-5/17 Fee: $60 – includes shirt

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ADULTS Basketball Join your neighbors for pick up basketball on two courts. Time: 6-8 pm (Tues.) Location: Manoa School Dates: 1/8 – 3/11 Fee: $4 at door

Volleyball Beat the winter blues with some coed volleyball. Time: 8-10 pm (Wed) Location: Manoa School Dates: 1/2 - 4/16 Fee $3 at door

Golf Lessons This class will help you hit the ball straighter and farther. Time: 6-7 PM (Thurs.) Dates: 4/3-4/24 Fee: $65 – 4 weeks Location: City Line Ave. driving range ($8 weekly for bucket of balls)

Mom and Baby Pilates Class designed for new mothers and their babies. Pilates is ideal for Post natal women because it focuses on core muscles (abs, buttocks and lower back). This format eliminates the need for childcare. Ages: Moms and pre walking babies. Fee $85 Time: 9:15-10:15am (Tues.) Dates: 2/5-3/11 Location: First Position Dance Studio 17 Mifflin Ave - Havertown Over 35 Basketball Football season is over so put down the remote and get out and play some hoops. Time: 12 - 2 pm (Sat) Location: Chestnutwold Date: 2/9-4/5 Fee: $4 at the door

Cooking Classes with Debi Fun with Phyllo Puff and Stuff Be the envy of your family and friends as you prepare tasty appetizers, entrees and desserts with puff pastry. Class includes demonstration and tasting. Time: 6 - 8:30 pm Fee: $65 Dates: Wed Feb 20 Location: Normandy Park

Turn your holiday entertaining into a delicious affair. Learn to make appetizers, main courses and dessert all with Phyllo Dough, a fun and versatile addition to any party. Instructor: Debi Reichert- Personal Chef Time: 12 -2:30 Location: Normandy Park Dates: Sat Mar 1 Fee: $65

Cooking Parties Do you and the girls want to do something different? Our cooking parties are just the ticket. You and your friends will enjoy a cooking demonstration, sample delicious food and take home some fabulous recipes. Best part is you don’t have to do the dishes. Call 610-446-9397 to get more information and schedule your party. Party Host: Debi Reichert- Personal Chef

Maintaining A Sustainable Community Park As part of our township-wide efforts to be more sensitive to our watershed we will be implementing more environmentally friendly park maintenance policies. Sustainable maintenance consists of any practice that protects the park’s and community’s natural resources while providing for visitor and staff safety and recreational opportunities. Maintaining a sustainable community park will be different from at traditional turf dominated park. While less time could indeed be focused on mowing, more time might be spent monitoring for invasive species and maintaining soil nutrient conditions. A shift in the types of maintenance duties may take staff and visitors some time to get used to, and may require additional training and awareness campaigns. For tips on how you can help go to Backyard Conservation www.nrcs.vsda.gov/feature/backyard

DCVA Contributes to the Glendale Trail.

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Summer Preview Summer HavaGood Times -The Summer edition of the HavaGood Times will be available Monday April 28. Registration begins May 5. The Summer edition will be mailed to all homes in Haverford Township so look for your copy of the Times.

Full Day Summer Program - The Recreation Department offers a Full Day Program (8am - 6pm) for ages 6-12 starting in late June and going through the first week of August. Information on dates, times and fees will be available March 10th. Registration for the program begins March 28. World Class Soccer School - World Class instructor right here in Havertown. Camp directed by Jorge Severini. Ages: 5-14 Location: Haverford High Dates: June 16 -20 Registration begins March 17. Call 610-446-9397 for a WCSS Brochure. Testimonial Dear Mr. Denny, I wanted to say “Thank You” for all that you and your staff have done to make our summer so wonderful. We recently moved into the Coopertown Neighborhood and have 3 small children ages 6,4, and 3 years old... Our Coopertown Neighbors were your greatest marketing tool. They spoke highly about your programs... My two youngest had a fantastic time in Tot Lot. Jan Baffa and her assistants had great fun filled activities planned every day and are the kind of nurturing people that anyone would love to have around their children... My oldest son, Sean, had the great fortune of being a part of the playground program. He was a little hesitant about going at first because he was one of the youngest there...but that all changed very quickly...He absolutely loved the leaders of the program. They made him feel welcome and apart of every activity that he wanted to participate in... He was a kid in heaven!!!! The playground program was a flashback for myself to a similar program that I grew up with called “ The Summer Recreation Program”. I would give anything to be a kid again. Please forward on our thanks to everyone that made this possible.

Andy Convery

Sk8 Park News

Skate Park Clean Up Saturday March 29 (12 - 2 PM) Calling all skaters, bikers and parents - we need you. The Skate Alliance will team up with the Recreation Depratment for a Skate Park clean up. We will clean the surface, paint the equipment, trim the shrubbery and pick up the trash to get the park ready for the Spring season.

Skate Alliance

Skate Park Hours Mon - Sun 8 am-9:30 pm 8am - 12 noon on weekends is reserved for skaters 13 and under.

A group of committed parents, skaters and bikers have formed an advocacy group to help improve the skate park. If you want to help design and build new equipment, help with fundraising or just keep the park clean, then we need you. To find out what the Alliance is up to, or when the next meeting is scheduled, check out our website at havtwpparkandrec.com and click on the skate park link. To join the Skate Alliance email [email protected]

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News Resource

Senior Citizen Tax Assistant

Tax Help at Haverford Senior Center Building. Sponsored by the AARP Tax Accountants available to do your taxes starting onWed Feb 6th thru April 9th. Every Wed 9am to 12 noon. Call for an appointment.

National Turn off the TV Week April 21 - 27th Instead of TV Visit a Park, Take a Walk, Have a Catch Take a Bike Ride, Read, Smell the Roses.

50 and Fabulous

Weekly Singles Age 45 - 65 Walk and Talk

The Valley Forge Singles Walkers club meets Sunday mornings at 8:30am in Valley Forge. Join us for a good walk, great conversation and brunch afterwards at 10 am at the Marriot Courtyard. For more information check out our website.www.valleyforgewalkers.com

Community Transportation Service Available to Haverford Township Senior Citizens. Free Transportation to all doctors appointments and free transportation to the Manoa Shopping Center. For more information call 610-490-3960

The Spayed Club

P.O. Box 1145 Health Exercise and Nutrition Resources Frazer, PA 19355 www.health-fitness-tips.com - offers a daily food and Call Us: 610-275-7486 fitness log Email Us: [email protected] www.walking.about.com - provides information about Check out these Website walking and addresses knee, foot and ankle problems www.thelastpaw.com or www.meetup.com associated with walking. www.healthatoz.com - Your Family Health Site GREEN BOARD www.answers4families.org - Answers 4 Families. (Check out our Website www.havtwpparksandrec.com Weight training brings benefits for updated information) to have denser bones and lower cholesterol takes only 50 minutes a week - 2 days of 25 minutes. Tips to Save Energy, Money, Environment Exercise websites -Set your thermostat comfortable low in the winter. www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing -Use compact fluorescent light bulbs. stronger/growing_stronger.pdf -Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher’s www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/SM00103 drying cycle. -Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use FREE FIREWOOD & COMPOST -Plug home electronics such as TVs and DVD players into power strips; Turn off power strip. Stop by Fairmount Park and take advantage of free -Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120 firewood, mulch, and wood chips. degrees Fairmount Park Recycling Center -Take short showers instead of baths. 3500 Recycling Center Driveway -Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. Philadelphia, PA 19131 Household Hazardous Waste Tel: (215) 685-0108 www.phila.gov/fairpark Check out the website for dates and times to drop off your hazardous waste. www.co.delaware.pa.us/recycle

Free Compost and Wood chips Free compost available at the Marple Transfer Station. (Marple Dr and Sussex Blvd.) Call 610-892-9627 to check availablity.

www.freecylce.org Members both give items to and receive items from other members in their local community. FREE

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Happy 50th Birthday Survey AARP turns 50 this year. In addition Caroline Kennedy, Madonna, and Prince turn 50 this year. BIRTHDAY BONUS - If you turned 50 in 2007 or will in 2008 place a check here_____; you will be eligible to win a $50 credit for any recreation progam or service. According to the 2000 census the single biggest block of people living in Haverford Township are those born between 1953 - 1963. If you are in this group please fill out this survey. Your input will help to determine the future direction of our programs, facilities and services. Return to 599 Glendale Rd, Havertown or fax 610-446-9079 or email) [email protected] Male_______Female_______ How many people live in your household?___________________________Ages?_______________________ How important are community recreation facilities and programs to the fitness, health and well being of you and your family? very somewhat not really How important is preserving community green space and waterways to you and your family?_____________ very somewhat not really What is your preferred activity for exercise or to improve your health?________________________________ How often do you exercise?______________________________ Where do you exercise?_____________________________________________________________________ Would you pay to use a community - owned indoor pool in Haverford Township?________________________ How much would you estimate your household spends on fitness, sports, music, and recreation activities each year?_____________________________________________________________________________________ How often do you or your family go to a township park?________________________Where?______________ For what purpose?______________________________________Who goes?____________________________ How often did you or your family go to the Skatium in 2007?_________________For what activity?_________ Do you own a dog?________________________If so where do you walk it?____________________________ Would you like to see designated dog-friendly areas in some of our township parks?______________________ Thank you for your time and thoughts. (Optional) Name__________________________________email_____________________________________ Grants Received in 2007 Grants received in 2007 for recreation facilities included.

Park Improvements in 2007 Playground Equip at Bailey Park Safety Surface at Chatham Glen Tennis courts at Elwell $10,000 - Chatham Glen Safety Surface Fencing at Preston Park $10,000 - expand parking at Polo Field Parking lot at Glendale Field $10,000 - funds for Llanerch Crossing Expanded Parking at Polo field $30,000 - Facility Planners for Rec /Env Bldg New benches at Skate Park $45,000 - Environmental trails Plan for HSH Benches Tables at Preston Park $3,000 - Improvements to Glendale Trail Llanerch Crossing Park

Park Maintenance

Thanks to Eric Gillard and his crew who work hard to keep your township parks clean, safe and comfortable for you and your family.

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Registration 3 ways to register Mail Haverford Township Recreation Department 599 Glendale Road Havertown, PA 19083

Walk In Resource Center 599 Glendale Road Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Website Need a Registration form You can download a form at www.havtwpparksandrec.com

In case of inclement weather, call the Rec. Dept. 610-446-9397 for a voicemail message on the status of programs.

* No Cash Accepted at the Resource Center - Checks only * Program Registration Form Program Name___________________________________________Date______________Time_____________ Name_____________________________________________Date of Birth____________Age___ Grade______ Address__________________________________________City__________________________Zip_________ Phone__________________________________Email______________________________________________ Parents Name_____________________________________________School____________________________ Program Registration Form Program Name___________________________________________Date______________Time_____________ Name____________________________________________Date of Birth____________ Age___Grade_______ Address__________________________________________City__________________________Zip_________ Phone__________________________________Email______________________________________________ Parents Name____________________________________________School_____________________________ Trip Registration Form Trip ___________________________________Date________________________ # in party ______________ Name_______________________________Phone (H)____________________Phone (W)_________________ Name_______________________________Phone (H)____________________Phone (W)_________________ Address_________________________________________________________________Zip_______________ E-mail Address_________________________________Amount Enclosed________________Check #_______ Date Recieved __________

Walk-in or Mail

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