Recreation & Parks Department

BLUES KIDS HARMONICA CLASS
Learn basic harmonica techniques such as playing within the 12 bar blues progression and more.
No musical experience is  required. Bring a C diatonic harmonica and a desire to learn to play the blues!
Clement Bashir instructs the class. Come to a free introductory class on Wednesday, January 23rd, 6-7 pm,
for Blues Kids, the harmonica class for youth, ages 7-14, where our instructor will give a demonstration
of Harmonica and allow the youth to try it out for themselves.
Ages 7-14  $65 8 weeks
Village Hall, Recreation & Parks Conference Room - 1/14/12 - *Class date changed to Mondays
135670-2 *Mondays   6-7 pm Mar 25-May 13
135670-3 *Mondays   6-7 pm May 20-July 8

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BEGINNING BLUES HARMONICA
Ages 15 & older $75 8 weeks
Village Hall, Recreation & Parks Conference Room
137310-2  W   7-8 pm        Apr 3-May 22
137310-3  W   7-8 pm        May 29-July 17

SUMMER CELEBRATION
Did you know June 20th is the first day of summer? Come out to the Central Park Wetlands and
celebrate all the sun has to offer. Make a solar cooker to take home, learn how electricity is made from
sunlight and visit the roof of the Aqua Center to check out how they heat the building's water by the sun.
If we are lucky we might even see sun spots! Children under 7 years old must take the class with an adult.
All Ages         $2 per person          1 meeting
Wetlands Discovery Center 
237500-1   Th   9-10 am   June 20

CRITTERS OF THE NIGHT
Whether you enjoy being outside in the dark or are a little nervous about things that go bump in the
night, you will enjoy this evening program. We will discuss ANYTHING that happens at night:
astronomy, nocturnal animals, light pollution and more. Games, crafts and even a hike are all possible,
so don't miss out.
Ages 7 & older    $2 per person          1 meeting
Wetlands Discovery Center 
237510-1 Th 8:30-9:30 pm July 11

NATURE BINGO
Come to the Wetlands Discovery Center and play Nature Bingo. Create your own bingo card that you
get to keep! For 45 minutes we will play a themed bingo game and the last 15 minutes (weather dependent)
we will go on an interpretive hike. No more B-6! Try ephyna or polliwog! After each item called, you will
learn a few interesting facts too. Wonderful prizes for winners, so make sure you register by the Monday
before each program. Children under 7 years old must take the class with an adult.
All Ages     $2 per person          1 meeting
Wetlands Discovery Center 
237360-1 W 9:30-10:30 am Aug 7

YOUNG PICASSOS
This program will encourage youth to use their imagination and foster their creative capabilities. Various
projects will be involved such as drawing with pastels and pencils, painting with watercolors, creating
unique crafts, and sculptures and more.  All supplies included except an all-purpose art pad purchased
by participants.  Pat Moore instructs the class.
Ages 5-13       $15/2 weeks*        $30/4 weeks**
Village Hall, Employee Lounge
220010-1 W      6-7:30 pm        June 19-26*
220010-2 W  6-7:30 pm            July 10-July 31**

MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP
Create a mixed media project with artist Pat Moore. This project involves using creative thinking
and various art supplies to create and decorate a box your child can take home. A light snack will
be served and all supplies are included.
Ages 5-8       $10  1 session
Village Hall, Employee Lounge
220110-1 W      5:30-7:30 pm   Aug 21

BLUES KIDS HARMONICA CLASS
Learn basic harmonica techniques such as playing within the 12 bar blues progression and more. No
musical experience is  required. Bring a C diatonic harmonica and a desire to learn to play the blues!
Clement Bashir instructs the class.
Ages 7-14  $65 8 weeks
Village Hall, Recreation & Parks Conference Rm
135670-3 M 6-7 pm May 20-July 8
235670-1 M 6-7 pm July 15-Sept 2

BEGINNING BLUES HARMONICA
Learn basic harmonica techniques. Learn to play clear single notes, tongue blocking, and play within the
12 bar blues progression. We will also cover bending notes, octaves and more. No musical experience
is required. Bring a C diatonic harmonica, a desire to play the blues and your ears. Clement Bashir instructs
the class. Private lessons available upon request.
Ages 15 & older $75 8 weeks
Village Hall, Recreation & Parks Conference Rm
137310-3          W   7-8 pm        May 29-July 17
237310-1          W   7-8 pm        July 24-Sept 11

KNIGHTS OF PARK FOREST CHESS CLUB
Come join the Knights of Park Forest Chess Club. We want to open up the membership of this group
to as many of the experiences of chess as possible. From the casual games that you can find at a coffeehouse
to more formalized games with stricter rules that you’d see at competitive tournaments as well as instruction
for players just starting out or wanting to improve. We have a variety of skill levels in the group from beginner
to expert-strength and all chess players are welcome.

Ages 7-17              $15   one year membership
Ages 18 & older     $25   one year membership
Village Hall, Employee Lounge
Mondays 5-8 pm & Saturdays 1-3 pm

PARK FOREST CHESS CHALLENGE
Check our website for upcoming chess tournaments at:
www.villageofparkforest.com or email pfchess@vopf.com.


WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP
Ladies, have you ever felt unsafe and not sure of what to do? Have you or someone you know ever been
in a violent encounter or assaulted? Urban Jiujitsuka and the Village of Park Forest present a interactive
workshop designed to inform women on how to react if one of these situations arise. The workshop will
consist of both a discussion session and interactive basic self defense training. Don’t become a victim,
Your Life Matters!
Ages 12 & Older   $5        1 session
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1 & 2
237390-1 M 7-9 pm May 20

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE
Join our Women’s Self Defense Program conducted by self defense expert Sempai Yasir. Learn how
defend yourself against grabs, chokes, muggings, gun and knife attacks! Also be prepared for a phenomenal
workout! Participants will receive a signed certificate of completion at the end of 4 week session. You don’t
have to be a victim, Your Life Matters!
Ages 12 & Older   $40 4 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1 & 2
237400-1 Th 7:45-9 pm         May 30-June 20
237400-2 Th 7:45-9 pm         June 27-July 18
237400-3 Th 7:45-9 pm         July 25-Aug 15

1.       During construction, Recreation program participants will enter off of Wilson Street.

2.       The new address for the Recreation Center is 215 Wilson Street.

3.       Please enter the building through Door #3 (blue flag).

4.       Parking is available on the west side of Wilson Street and in the North parking lot.

Beginning the week of July 23, 2012 there will be changes to the entry/exit point of the Park Forest Recreation Center located at Forest Trail Middle School.  Please make a note of the following changes as we apologize for the sudden change.

THORN CREEK NATURE CENTER
Enjoy the outdoors at Thorn Creek Nature Center.  Click here for a listing of programs. 

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