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Notable Recreation Classes in July include:
Microsoft Lessons for Kids: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint lessons for kids starting as young as
eight years old are being offered. This class teaches children how to type documents, create a
mathematical spreadsheet, and create presentation graphics.
Sports Programs
The Summer Youth Basketball League is a fun filled, eight-week long season which hosts more than 250
participants ranging in age from eight to 17 years old. The intent of the program is to provide a
structured and organized program that allows an individual the opportunity to achieve a sense of
personal accomplishment, enjoyment and to promote physical health. The season will end on July 27
with its championship games being played at the Conference and Recreation Center Gymnasium.
The PeeWee and Junior T-Ball Program, which teaches more than 180 children the basics of the sport,
will wrap up its season on July 20.
Sign-ups are underway for the PeeWee and Junior Basketball Clinic and League. Participant ages range
from three to seven years old.
The spring summer season of the Adult Softball League began on July 13. There were more than 150
participants in the Coed and Men’s divisions.
Registration for the Arena Soccer Tournament is now open. The tournament is scheduled to take place in
August. Staff is working to spread the word and gain interest. Registration is open to men’s, women’s,
and coed teams.
Open play sports are offered nightly at various locations for community members and athletes of any
age and skill level. The open play sports allow community members to stay active by participating in
recreational activities at their leisure. Last month, more than 1,800 athletes participated in, basketball,
volleyball, arena soccer, golf, and skate.
Senior Community Center
The Senior Center held a two-day Mature Driving Class on June 1 and June 2 hosted by the Moreno Valley
College. The class reviewed the rules of the road for seniors, and seniors received a certificate of
completion required by insurance companies to keep their insurance rates low. Twenty seniors
participated.
The Health and Resource Fair was held on June 1. There were 17 vendors on site to pass out information
and schedule personal one-on-one consultations with seniors. Vendors Hicap, Community Health, and
Humana. There were approximately 75 people that participated.
The Senior Center Flea Market was held on June 2 with 30 vendors on site to sell their belongings
including clothes, jewelry, movies, plants and much more. More than 100 people attended the Flea
Market.
Fifty-two seniors attended the Pala Casino trip on June 9.
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