From the Director

Hello Shaker,

Did you see the forecast for this weekend? Yee haw! Spring is making a brief appearance. I look forward to enjoying some fresh air and being outside this weekend. Spring is the season of renewal and anticipation of warmer months. The end of cabin fever and winter doldrums. We recently released our spring/summer recreation catalog and hope you will take a look. There are lots of opportunities for you and your family to find something to help propel you into the next season. Our new Preschool Open Gym program is picking up steam and this is a great opportunity for people with young children to meet others and hopefully make connections to kickoff the new season and some lifelong friendships.

Be active. Stay healthy. Have fun.

Alex Nichols
Director

Recreation Programming

St. Patrick's Day Luncheon

Senior adults are invited to join us for a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon on Wednesday, March 16th from 1 - 3 pm at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450 Lee Road). Join friends and community members for a fun afternoon of bingo, featuring musical guest Theodore Darden III. The cost is $16 per person and registration is required by Friday, March 11th. Please contact Andrea M. Jewett by email or by phone at 216-491-1351 with any questions.

Thornton Park Pool Passes

Did you know that Thornton Park Pool passes are on sale now? Early Bird Pool Pass pricing is available through April 4th so don't delay. More information about the Thornton Park Pool can be found at our website. Pool passes can be purchased online. Passes can also be purchased by phone at 216-491-1295 or in person during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm) at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building and Thornton Park Ice Arena.

Summer Camp Registration

Summer will be here before we know it, and registration is ongoing for all Shaker Heights Recreation Department summer camps! Browse the summer camps section of our S pring/Summer 2022 Recreation Catalog and learn more about all of our offerings including day camps, enrichment camps, and sports camps. This summer we will be offering Camp Discovery (for grades K-2) and Camp EXPlore (for grades 3-5). We will also be offering band camp, theatre camp, Safety Town, and a variety of sports camps including tennis, basketball, flag football, baseball, track, wrestling, and volleyball. Register now to take advantage of our early bird discount. Shaker Heights residents will receive a $20 discount per week of camp (for full day camps only) for all camp registrations that occur on or before April 26. You can register online here or by calling our Front Office at 216-491-1295. In person registration is also available during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm) at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building and Thornton Park Ice Arena.

Adult and Senior Health and Fitness Classes

Did you know that Shaker Recreation offers a variety of adult and senior health and fitness classes at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450 Lee Road)?

If you are looking for an opportunity to ditch the workout and join the party, join us for our new Zumba with Daph class. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance that creates a dynamic, exciting, effective cardio workout. This class will be offered on Thursday evenings from 6 - 6:45 pm starting Thursday, March 10th. This class is led by Daphani Williams and is open to ages 18+. Please contact Rhonda Miller by email or by phone at 216-491-2583 with questions.

Shaker Recreation also offers two options for senior health and fitness: Fun with Fitness and Beautiful Boomer Fitness. Fun with Fitness is a low impact exercise class, requiring no floor work, that is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:20 - 10:20 am. The spring session starts Friday, April 8th and there are options for twice or thrice weekly attendance.

Beautiful Boomer Fitness offers ongoing, drop-in classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 - 11:45 am. Participants in this class will receive practical tips for a healthier lifestyle while focusing on range of motion, strength development and endurance. Please contact Andrea M. Jewett by email or by phone at 216-491-1351 with any questions.

Memorial Day Parade -
Registration Now Open!

The City of Shaker Heights will hold its Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 30th, 2022. The Ceremony will begin at 9 am at City Hall. Immediately following the Ceremony, the Parade will begin at the intersection of Van Aken Boulevard and Lee Road and will proceed east to the Van Aken District in the westbound lane of Van Aken Boulevard. Any person or group within the City of Shaker Heights, its residents, institutions and businesses located within the Shaker School tax district may participate in the Parade.
Are you interested in participating in the Parade? Join in this great Shaker tradition and ‘show out’ for your friends & neighbors! Registration is now open at bit.ly/ShakerParade. Questions? Contact Eric Sarley, Community Events Coordinator, by email.

Get to Know Shaker Recreation

Bill Murray

Facilities Manager

Bill is the Recreation Department's Facilities Manager. He oversees operations and facility maintenance at the Thornton Park Ice Arena and Swimming Pool. He also oversees maintenance at community ball fields and administers residential house demolitions. Bill has worked for the Recreation Department for 35 years!

What is the best concert you've been too? Eagles, Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh, 1972.
Do you have any pets? A Fox Red Labrador named Bronson.
What movie could you watch over and over? Caddyshack - of course. Close second is the Last Waltz.
What is your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for? Football, the Steelers. Hockey, the Penguins.
What is the farthest you've been from home? Moscow, Russia in 2014.
What was your first job? I worked at a rat farm in Pittsburgh with 5,000 while laboratory rats.

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