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FALLow us to a great time this Fall! We have something for everyone from Art to Skateboarding ! Join us for our Annual Mother Son Summer Blast where a friendly mother son duel is always in season (Sept. 28). Don't forget your four legged friends! You will have tails wagging to come out to Barktoberfest (Oct.27). Participate in the Doggie Dash fun run, pooch pageant, disc competition and more. Ready to give your metabolism a jump start before the holi-days? Join Jimmy from Anytime Fitness at Boot Camp and get in shape...it just might pay off on Black Friday. Wrap up Fall with a visit to Home for the Holiday’s. (Dec 1st) Enjoy shopping, entertainment, a light parade, snow and of course a visit from the big man himself, SANTA!

Find something for you this Fall !

Fall Registration Two Great Ways to Recreate

1.Register online at http://bookking.ca/bkalvinrecreationpub/ 2. Stop by the Recreation Office

309 W. Sealy (Alvin Senior Center) Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Table of Contents

Staff 1

Programs 3-8

Special Events 9

Senior Programs 10

Park & Facility Information 11

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to provide quality parks and leisure opportunities to all Alvin citizens with a vision to meet the needs for future citizens.

Parks & Recreation Staff

Dwight Rhodes Terrie Beasley Chairman Chris Hartman Cindy DeJongh David Ives Vice-Chair Shala Rios Jeannette Stuksa Secretary

Parks & Recreation

Advisory Board

Gary Appelt Mayor Brad Richards At Large #1 Terry Droege At Large #2 Scott Reed District A Adam Arendell District B Jim Landriault District C Roger Stuksa District D Greg Bullard District E

City Council Members

Office • 1100 W Hwy 6

Daniel L. Kelinske Director Marla Grigsby Administrative Assistant II Carlos Tavira Operations Manager Dale Jones Facility Maintenance II Darren Heaton Operator II Efrain Ramos Operator II Josh Salazar Operator II Joan O’Niell Operator I

Recreation Department / Senior Center • 309 W. Sealy • (281) 388-4299

Michelle Nesrsta Recreation Coordinator Carla Ayala Sr. Center Coordinator

Scott Bagwell Recreation Attendant Perla Saucedo Sr. Center Attendant

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Message from the

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quired information) Click on “Create Account” Once you have completed the above steps, you will

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HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A COURSE? Click on a Course Subcategory within the Course

Category Tree on the right side of the page to view offered courses.

Click the "Register Now" button to continue to the Participant Selection Screen. Select the partici-pant name(s) from your account that you wish to enroll into the selected course. (If you have not added Group Members to your account then the Participant Selection Screen is not displayed.) If a "Register Now" button is not clickable, this Course is not currently available for internet reg-istration or you have already added this Course to your "Shopping Cart" or you are already reg-istered in this Course.

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An email with your receipt will also be sent to the

email address you provided in your account.

The Friends of Alvin Park Foundation, a non-profit 501C-3 organization, is established to benefit the Alvin Parks and Recreation Department. Want to contribute to the Quality of Life in Alvin? Donations can be made to the Foundation on behalf of yourself or in memory of a loved one. Call 281-388-4299 for more information.

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Create an account and start registering online!


Registration available August 20th


Have a talent you would like to share? We

are always looking for new and fun

instructors to start new programs! To

submit your program idea or to find out

more about teaching, contact Michelle

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ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS!!! Come sign up for your Texas Parks and Wildlife required Hunters Ed. Course. “Hunter education covers the skills, regulations and responsibilities of hunting, wildlife conservation and the outdoors. Every year, over 30,000 youth and adults in Texas become certified in hunter education – a certification that lasts a lifetime and is recognized by all states and provinces requiring hunter education. Join the ranks of today's hunter education graduates who are ensuring the future of our hunting heritage!”

One Session Required to Obtain Certification

Fee $15.00

Session I Date: TBA Session II Date: TBA Session III Date: TBA

All classes will be held at the

Alvin Senior Center, 309 W Sealy from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

CHL Class

Programs– Outdoor

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Hunters Education Upon successful completion of this class, students will be licensed to legally carry a concealed handgun in Texas and 31 reciprocal states. Fee includes classroom training, range, targets, application forms, notary service and photos. Topics covered: Legal Aspects of Concealed Carry, Safe Handling and Storage, Non-Violent Dispute Resolution and Use of Force Laws. In addition, we will discuss Basic Firearms Safety and Operation, Shooting Grip and Stance, Firearm Selection, Concealed Carry Methods, Risk Avoidance and Civil Liability All students must successfully complete a written test and live fire qualification. Students should be somewhat familiar with their pistol and know how to operate it safely. Accommodations can be made for students needing additional instruction, assistance, or encouragement. Every effort will be made to provide a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable shooting experience for all. Students must supply firearm and ammunition. State Fees not included. One Session Required to Obtain Certification

Fee $95.00 New $ 65.00 Renewal

Session I Session IV Date: September 8 Date: December 8 Session II Session III Date: November 10 Date: October 13

All classes will be held at the

Alvin Senior Center, 309 W Sealy from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.


Programs –Exercise

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Karate Alvin Parks and Recreation is a proud supporter

of Champion Youth Outreach. Karate classes

teach self-defense and safety awareness

presented by certified black belt instructors in an

exciting format especially for youth! Open to

boys and girls ages 4-15, this program follows a

unique curriculum, beginning with release

techniques, abduction prevention, respect and

discipline.

Date: September 20-January 17

Time: Thursdays 5:45p.m.

Location: Alvin Senior Center

Cost: $7.00 Registration Fee $6.00 per class

Boot Camp

Drop and give me 20...whether you want to drop 20

lbs or feel 20 years younger this boot camp can get

you there. Join Jimmy from Anytime Fitness and get

moving! This class is for all levels of physical

ability. Jimmy will use various exercise techniques

and equipment such as jump ropes, medicine balls,

squats, and lunges to achieve a whole body workout.

Get out and get moving!

Cost: $60.00 per camp

Camp I

Date: September 5-October 14

Time: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays

Location: National Oak Park

Camp II

Date: October 21-November 27

Time:6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays


Skateboarding Explained


Alvin finally has our very own world-class skateboard

park! Skateboarders of all abilities, ages 6 and up, are

invited to “Skateboarding Explained” camp, where you

can hang out with the pros and learn new tricks, while

having a lot of fun this summer. SE camp is headed

by Mentality Skateboards pro Dan MacFarlane, who’s

successfully instructed thousands including X-games

athletes, and is also the creator of “Skateboarding

Explained”, the number one video of its kind.

Cost: $120.00 per camp

Camp I

Date: September 8,15,22,29

Time: 8:00am-11:00am

Location: Skate Park

Camp II

Date: October 6,13,20,27


Location: Skate park

Camp III

Date: November 3,10,17,24


Location: Skate Park

Kid Fit Fit kids are healthy kids! Keep your kids busy by

keeping them active. Join Barbara from Anytime

Fitness for an energetic class full of fun and

fitness. Students will participate in basic

stretching, aerobics, games and more ways to

wiggle, move and use their energy. Staying fit

has never been this much fun!

Session I Date: September 4-October 11

Time: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays


Cost: $60.00

Session II Date: October 16-November 20

Time:6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays


Cost: $60.00

NEW


Programs-Swim

Learn to Swim Prices

Adult Open Swim

Lap Swim

Swimming offers the best exercise you can get for cardiovascular conditioning and muscle toning! Adult open swim offers a time when adults over 18 can enjoy the benefits of swimming.

Location: Harby Jr. High

Time: 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Dates: Monday-Friday (Year-round)

Fee: $15 per person, per month

This program is open to all ages! Swimmers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Pool is available for both lap swim and water walking during this time. Individual and Family passes are available year round.

Location: Harby Jr. High

Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Dates: Monday-Thursday (Year-round) Fee: $20 individual pass, per month $40 family pass per month

Parent Child & Preschool: $35(resident) $45 (non-resident)

Levels I-VI: $45 (resident) $55 (non-resident)

As a parent enrolling your children in swim lessons is one of the most important decisions you can make for you and your child. Our staff includes American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an extensive aquatic background who are trained to effectively teach you and your child how to swim and be safe in a water environment. Whether you are trying to get your infant acquainted with water for the first time or perfect your child's strokes, there is a class for you. Check out the course descriptions on the following page to evaluate which level best fits your needs. Register online or at the Alvin Senior Center, 309 W. Sealy.

Fall Session: October 22–November 15

All classes will be held at Harby Jr. High

LEARN TO SWIM


Class Days Time

Parent & Child Mon. & Wed 6:00 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

Tues. & Thur. 6:00 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

Preschool Mon. & Wed 6:30 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

Tues. & Thur. 6:30 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

Level I Mon. & Wed 6:00 p.m.- 6:55 p.m.

Level II Tues. & Thur. 6:00 p.m.- 6:55 p.m.

Level III Mon. & Wed 7:00 p.m.– 7:55 p.m.

Level IV Tues. & Thur. 7:00 p.m.. –7:55 p.m.

Private Lesson Mon. & Wed 6:00 p.m. –6:55 p.m.

Private Lessons Tues. & Thur. 6:00 p.m. –6:55 p.m.

Red Cross Certified

First Day Evaluations

Our Learn-to-Swim Instructors are American Red Cross Certified. Water Safety Instructors’ are persons 16 years or older with swimming experience who have gone through 36+ hours of instruction to effectively teach you or your child to swim and be safe in a water environment.

On the first day of each session, students will be informally evaluated to determine whether or not they are in the appropriate class.

This class helps familiarize young children to the water and prepare them swim in the Preschool Class and LTS Levels I-VI. It is not designed to teach them to be good swimmers or to survive in the water on their own.

These lessons are for first time swimmers and focus on the orientation of participants to the aquatic environment. It will help develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around water.

Level I

These lessons are designed to orient preschool aged children to the aquatic environment and help them acquire rudimentary levels of basic aquatic skills.

Parent & Child: 9-36 months

Preschool: 4-5 years

Level II

This class is designed for swimmers who have successfully completed Level I and are ready to build on the basic water skills including learning how to float without support.


Programs-Special Interest

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CPR & First Aid

Training meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid

Programs and combines lecture, interactive video

demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios

that are likely to occur in a variety of

environments and hands-on training to teach

participants lifesaving skills.

CPR Adult: Participants learn how to

perform CPR and care for breathing and

cardiac emergencies in adults

CPR Child and Infant: Participants learn

how to prevent, recognize and respond to

cardiac and breathing emergencies in infants

and children under 12

AED: Participants learn how to use automatic

external defibrillators

First Aid: Participants learn to recognize and

care for a variety of first aid emergencies, such as

burns, cuts and scrapes, sudden illnesses, head,

neck and back injuries, and heat and cold

emergencies.

Date October Tue.16th & Thur. 18th

Time 6:00-9:00pm


Cost: $65.00


Spanish for Kids Great opportunity for your child to learn

Spanish and have fun! We will be reviewing

colors, shapes, weather, days of the week and

counting in Spanish every week. Plus, we will

be learning more vocabulary. We will learn how

to say our manners, greetings, body parts, fami-

ly members, and Christmas vocabulary in Span-

ish. So, how will your kids have fun learning

Spanish? They will sing songs, play games, art

activities and more! This will engage your child

in learning Spanish! So, Let your child join in

the fun of learning a second language!

Date: October 17-December 12

no class week of Thanksgiving

Time: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm


Cost: $80.00

Ages: 4-7

Love off the vine tomatoes? Want fresh squash this Fall? Come learn the tricks of the trade for the freshest produce straight from the ground to the table. Learn garden place-ment, what to plant and when, soil preparation, and tricks to keep your garden healthy. Let the Frobergs help you “Produce”

Date: September 8th

Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.


Cost: $18.00

Raised Bed Gardening

How big should I dig my hole?.. How much do I need to water?.... If these questions sound like you, join Paul Froberg as he teaches the proper way to plant and care for trees . Learn proper placement, when and how much to water, and variety of trees. Don't miss this “Treemendous” learning opportunity!

Date: October 13

Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.


Cost: $18.00

NEW


http://www.redcross.org/


Little Illustrator Is your child interested in writing? Would

you love to be the proud parent of an author

of a book? Then this class is for you! This

class will allow your little illustrator to

create their own book. Students will spend 8

weeks writing and illustrating . Their work

will then be hard bound. The books will be

given to each student after completion of

the class.

Dates October 17- December 12

Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Wednesdays

Location Alvin Senior Center

Cost: $80.00 Book Included

Creative Kids

Young artists will have fun building

imagination, hand-eye coordination, self

expression and fine motor skills while

experimenting with a variety of art

supplies. Under the guidance of a

certified art teacher, your child will have

hands-on experience with paint, clay,

paper, crayons, markers and glue to

create their own works of art! This class

will focus on art as well as craft

projects.

Date: October 15-November 19th

Time: 6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. Mondays


Cost: $60.00

Sew Simple

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? In

this class you will learn basic sewing

techniques such as measuring, pattern layout

and stitching while you create a fashion

apron. Have your own project you would like

to start? Bring it too! For this class you will

need to bring your own sewing machine and

supply list provided at registration. Apron

pattern included in the cost of the class. You

will love this class...its sew much fun!

Dates: October 21–December 9th

Time: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays


Cost: $45.00

Have fun learning about elements and

principles of art and design while

experimenting with a wide variety of art

materials! Under the guidance of a

certified art teacher, artists will explore

the use of rhythm, balance and space as

they learn about color, shape and lines.

Your child will develop self-expression

through the creation of artwork and

through discussing their own artwork and

the artwork of famous artists.

Date: October 15– November 21

Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Mon. & Wed.


Cost: $80.00

Intermediate Art

Programs – Art NEW

NEW


Programs –After School Art


Time:6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays


Cost: $60.00

FINE ARTS A LA CARTE CURRICULUM FOR ALVIN AFTER-SCHOOL

Wednesdays, 3:45– 5:15pm, Pre-K-5th Grades

This is a comprehensive arts course taught by a practicing fine artist. Students will explore a variety of mediums in Drawing,

Painting and Sculpture with a focus on understanding technique, color theory and execution of composition. In each class stu-

dents will be shown a presentation on a major artist or art historical period that emphasizes the lesson being taught. All supplies

are included in lesson fees, except a smock/Apron which is required for all classes. Students will leave their work with Mrs.

Smith until the last class which will culminate in an end of year show of the students work.

DRAWING CLASS (13 Weeks) Cost: $200.00

PAINTING CLASS (13 Weeks) Cost: $200.00 Prerequisite Drawing

SCULPTURE CLASS (11 Weeks) Cost: $175.00 Prerequisite Drawing and Painting

1 8/29/12 Drawing Cy Twombly Scribbles Abstract

2 9/5/12 Drawing Vassily Kandinsky 2d Shapes & Lines

3 9/12/12 Drawing Kara Walker Silhouettes

4 9/19/12 Drawing Paul Cezanne Still life with Fruit

5 9/26/12 Drawing Pablo Picasso Cubist Instruments

6 10/3/12 Drawing Helen Hardin Animal Narrative

7 10/10/12 Drawing Irene Rice Peira Lines and Landscapes

8 10/17/12 Drawing Edgar Degas Figure Drawing

9 10/24/12 Drawing Camille Pissaro Pastel Landscape

10 10/31/12 Drawing Gael Stack Contour Drawings

11 11/7/12 Drawing Ingrid Callame Tracing Lines, Spills, Textures

12 11/14/12 Drawing Alice Neel Drawing the Face

NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVNG BREAK

13 11/28/12 Drawing Art History Review Unit Finishing Class

14 12/5/12 Painting Jasper Johns Complimentary Colors

15 12/12/12 Painting Aaron Parazette Tape Painting Abstract

16 12/19/12 Painting Barbara Brody Watercolor Landscape

NO CLASSES DURING WINTER HOLIDAYS

17 1/9/13 Painting Frank Stella Symmetry/Assymetry

18 1/16/13 Painting Janet Fish Warm Color Still Life

19 1/23/16 Painting Edward Hopper Cool Color Landscape

20 1/30/13 Painting Jackson Pollock Decalcomania Abstraction

21 2/6/13 Painting Fiona Rae Near/Far Abstract

22 2/13/13 Painting Andy Warhol Pop Self Portrait

23 2/20/13 Painting Lascaux Neolithic Animals

24 2/27/13 Painting S. Smith Toy project

25 3/6/13 Painting Art History Review Unit Finishing Class

NO CLASSES DURING SPRING BREAK

26 3/20/13 Sculpture Alexander Calder Mobile

27 3/27/13 Sculpture Joan Miro Structures

28 4/3/13 Sculpture Beate Kuhn Pottery 1

29 4/10/13 Sculpture Michelangelo Pottery 2

30 4/17/13 Sculpture Classical Greek Freize Relief

31 4/24/13 Sculpture Classical Greek 2 Freize Relief 2

32 5/1/13 Sculpture Paul Kittleson Found Object Sculpture

33 5/8/13 Sculpture Albrect Durer Soap Carving

34 5/15/13 Sculpture Umberto Boccioni Dynamic Figures

35 5/22/13 Sculpture Art History Review Unit Finishing Class

36 5/29/13 Sculpture END OF YEAR SHOW 8

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Trick or Treat Trail

Trick or Treat in a safe and friendly

environment with treat stations sponsored

by local businesses scattered along the

trail with fun activities and yummy treats! Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2011

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Location: National Oak Park Fee: FREE

Santa’s Mailboxes

Drop off your letter to the big man himself ...Santa!

Date: Nov. 29 - Dec. 20 , 2011

Location: In front of the Alvin HEB and Kroger stores

Annual Special Events

Alvin CVB and Alvin Parks and Rec. will be spreading some holiday cheer. Join us for ven-dors, entertainment, activities and more! The forecast is predicting snow with a chance of Santa ! Bring out the family. It will be SNOW much fun!

Events will include:

1 mile walk/5K walk run Holiday Hustle

Children's activities

Snow

Sunrise Rotary Chili Cook-off

Entertainment

Light Parade

Pet Pictures with Santa

Christmas Movie in the park

Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012


Do your part to reduce your mark! Joins us for our Great Alvin Clean Up. Gather up all your recyclable material and bring it out.! Glass, Electronics, paper, metals, and more!

Date: November

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: ACC Parking Lot

Great Alvin Clean Up

Canine Condo Contest, Skyhoundz Disc Competition, Pooch Pageant, Pet Adoptions, Doggie Dash Fun Run, Demonstrations, Pet Vendors, Meet the Breeds, Blessing of the Animals and so much more. We are pawsitive this is an event you won’t want to miss! For more info call 281-388-4299.

Date: Saturday, October 27

Time: 10:00 AM


Go Green, Keep it Clean !...All Parks and Recreation Sponsored events have gone green. Look for ways to do your part.

Mother Son Summer Blast

Come have a blast at the Third Annual Mother Son Summer Blast! Mothers and Sons (5-12) team up to play Outdoor Modern Warfare Laser Tag! Enjoy dinner and some competitive fun. Put your game face on and leave the skirts at home! Date: Friday, September 28th Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m


Fee: $20.00 Per Person Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance By Sept.27


Be a Senior On The Go! Pick up a

newsletter to see what trips we have to

offer! Or check out the website and

register from home http://bookking.ca/bkalvinrecreationpub/


Seniors on the Go! Hooray for the holiday’s

The holiday season is here. Do you usually only

celebrate with your family? Well, not anymore!

Celebrate the season with your friends at the Senior

Center. We will be cooking up some holiday favor-

ites for everyone to enjoy. All you need to do is

bring your holiday spirit and one dessert to share

with your friends.

Date: November 15, 2012 Time: 11:00 am Fee: Bring a dessert to share

Holiday Ballroom Dance

Oktoberfest

Veterans Breakfast

SOS is back! We are eager to serve those that

served. Please join us for an honorary breakfast

homemade just for you and your family. We realize

the sacrifice you and your family have made for the

greatest country in the world The USA! Let the

staff thank you. Please sign up by November 2nd.

Date: November 9, 2012

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Cost : Free

Gutes Essen! Gute Lustige! Gute Partei!! Good

food! Good Fun! Good Party!! We are preparing a

German treat for you. Come have a festive German

lunch with us.

Date: October 18, 2012

Time: 11:00 AM

Cost: $5.00 per person

Come swing and sway to the sounds of your generation as we enjoy the sounds of Ballroom music and dance the night away. Enjoy a holiday dinner and get swept off your feet ! Date: December,11 2012

Time: 6:00pm Dinner 7:00 PM Dance

Location: Sr. Center

Cost: $14.00 per person

Programs

Alvin Senior Center · 309 W. Sealy · 281-388-4298

Program Days Time

Quilting Mondays 6-8:30 p.m.

Body Recall Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Mah Jong Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.

T.O.P.S. Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Tai Chi Mon– Fri 8:30-9:30

Learning Lunches 2nd Thursday 11:00 am .

Painting Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

ACES Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 a.m.

Barbershop Chorus Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.

ActionS Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Crocheting Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Square Dancing Thursdays 7:30 p.m.

Domino Tourn. 1st Monday 1:00 p.m.

Lonestar Legal Aid By Appointment By Appointment

Cards and Dogs 2nd Tuesday 10:00-11:00

Breakfast and Bones Wednesdays 8:00-11:00

Cookie Exchange

What better way to enjoy the holiday season than sharing your favorite cookie recipe. Bring one dozen of your favorite cook-ies and leave with a dozen cookies of your choice

Date: December 4th

Time: 2:00 PM

Cost : One dozen cookies



Park & Facility Information

919 Bayou Dr • (281) 388-4352

The pool is closed for the season and will reopen May 25,2013. The pool features: mushroom fountain, outdoor showers, pavilions, picnic tables, shade area, three tube slides and a zero depth splash area.

Bob S. Owen Municipal Pool

Monday - Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Gate Price: $4.00(resident) $5.00 (non-resident)

Summer Pass: $60.00/person

Family Summer Pass: $90.00/family (2-5) Resident $100.00/family (2-5)Non-Resident

Passes can be purchased at the pool or at the Alvin Parks and Recreation Office, 309 W Sealy, 281-388-4299.

The Bob S. Owen pool is available for rentals from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m., or 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. and Saturday Mornings Only from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. during the summer season .Payment must be made in full at time of reservation.

Fees: $125(resident) $145(non-resident)/2 hours $250(resident) $290(non-resident)/4hours

Admission

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.

Pavilion Rentals

Center hours

The Alvin Senior Center is a great facility for birthdays, weddings, graduation parties, baby showers, or any type of event. All of the many different size meeting rooms are available for your next event! Please call (281) 388-4298 for rental rates and to check date availability.

All pavilions are available for rentals on a first come, first serve basis and have a two hour minimum.

Day Usage: $10 per hour (resident) $20 per hour (non-resident)

Lights*: $20 per hour (resident) $30 per hour (non-resident)

*National Oak, Hugh Adams & Ruben Adame Parks only.

309 W. Sealy • (281) 388-4298

The Alvin Senior Center is open to the public year round. This 10,000 square foot facility features: Two large meeting rooms, a media room, a computer room with 4 internet ready computers, a TV lounge, and craft room .

Alvin Senior Center

Pool hours

Pool Rentals

Senior Center Rentals

Cancellation or Rescheduling Most classes have a minimum number of students in order to be held. The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, combine, change

time, date, change instructors or make any revisions, which may be deemed necessary.

Refund/Transfer Policy Recreation Programming

When the Department cancels a class, you may choose to transfer to another class that is not full or receive a full refund.

Participants requesting to withdraw or transfer classes must do so seven business days prior to the start of the original class, providing space is

available in the requested class. There will be no refunds to participants who withdraw within seven business days.

Participants who develop a medical condition that impairs their ability to benefit from a class may request, in writing and provide a doctor’s note

may request a refund or credit.

Pool Rentals and Passes Pool rental fees are required to be paid in full at the time the reservation is made.

Patrons requesting to cancel or transfer their pre-paid pool reservation date must do so fourteen calendar days prior to the date of their reservation, a

$25 processing fee will apply to refunds. There will be no refunds to pool renters who cancel within fourteen calendar days. Full or partial refunds,

will be considered for pool rentals canceled by the Recreation Department due to bad weather, mechanical or chemical problems. Patrons are

encouraged to re-schedule to another open date in lieu of a refund. Pool Passes are non-refundable.

Types of Refund methods

Payments made by cash, check or money order shall be refunded in the form of a check from the City of Alvin payable to the original

name making the registration/reservation.

Credit card transactions shall be refunded back to the card used less any credit/debit card processing fees.

Refund Policy



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