Spring/Summer 2019 Parks and Recreation Activities Brochure

CLASSES AND DISCUSSIONS A variety of classes and discussions are held in the Shakopee Community Center.

MAHJONG LESSONS Mahjong is a game for two, three or four players that uses 152 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. The aim is to be the first player to get a complete hand. During this six-week class, learn the rules and strategies to the game. Each participant has the option to purchase the official

MARK IRVING: FORMER JOCKEY, TRACK AMBASSADOR, NFL FAN Former Jockey Mark Irving has more than 4,700 lifetime mounts and 600+ career victories. There’s one thing he has learned during his time riding massive animals while they are running 40 mph: “If you lose, they always blame the jockey first.” His knowledge of horse racing, easy charm and beguiling British accent have translated to a new role for Irving: Live Racing Ambassador for Canterbury Park. He will share of his life in the UK, how he fell in love with the sport of horse-racing and his new role at Canterbury Park. Community Center, Multipurpose Room Day Dates Time Cost Code Tues April 16 1-2:30 p.m. Free CD 416 Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 9 SHAKOPEE HIGH SCHOOL MEET, GREET & TOUR Join us for a short introduction and welcome from our new Supt. Mike Redmond. We will then be given a tour of the new high school. Check-in from 8:30-9 a.m. as you need to get a printed badge for security purposes. Shakopee High School, 100 17th Ave. W. (Front entrance) Day Dates Time Cost Code Wed April 24 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free CD 424 Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 17 AARP TAX PREPARATION If you are in need of help preparing your taxes and are a senior citizen or low-income family, AARP will provide tax preparation assistance to help you at no cost. Tax help will be provided on a first come first serve basis with a limited number seen each day. No advance reservations will be accepted. WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through April 10 (No tax help March 13)

National Mahjong league card for $9. Community Center, Multipurpose Room Day Dates Time Cost

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

Code

$45 Residents $55 Non-Res + $9 League Card (optional)

Mon April 8-May 13 1 - 3 p.m.

MJ 408

Registration deadline: Monday, April 1

LUNCH & LEARNWITH POLICE Come enjoy C.O.P.S. - Conversations on Police Subjects. A different topic will be discussed each month. May 21 will be our kick-off presentation with Shakopee Police Chief Jeff Tate. He will

review the end of the year report including stats, program review and what’s new for 2019. Other topics include K9 demonstration, Shakopee High School school resource officer and Scott County Jail tour (limited space). Lunch sponsored by TimWhitcomb, Farmers Insurance, Shakopee.

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

May 21

CD 521

June 18

CD 618

Tues

July 16

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Free

CD 716

Aug. 20

CD 820

Sept. 17

CD 917

Registration deadline: One week prior to each event

www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration

P: 952-233-9500 | H: 952-233-9502 | TTY: 952-496-4122

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