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FACILITIES Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation (AIR) .......................................16-17 Community Connections ...............................................................18-19 Thorncreek Golf Course ....................................................................... 20 NEW! Trail Winds Recreation Center ..........................................21-26 Carpenter Recreation Center .......................................................27-29 Thornton Community Center ............................................................. 30 Thornton Youth & Teen Center .......................................................... 31 Thornton Arts & Culture Center ...................................................32-33 Thornton Active Adult Center ......................................................34-38

ACTIVE ADULT Special Events ..................................................................................39-40 PROGRAMMING Trips ....................................................................................................41-43 Lectures & Workshops ......................................................................... 44 Hike Schedules ...................................................................................... 45 Lunch Menus ....................................................................................46-49

RECREATION Swimming Lessons .........................................................................51-52 PROGRAMMING Aquatics Programming ......................................................................... 53 Gymnastics .......................................................................................54-55 Dance .................................................................................................56-57 Adult & Youth Sports ......................................................................58-59 Preschool ..........................................................................................60-63

ENRICHMENT Youth Miscellaneous ......................................................................64-65 CLASSES Adult ...................................................................................................66-71 Arts & Crafts ................................................................................... 66 Computer ........................................................................................ 67 Dance ............................................................................................... 67 Culinary ........................................................................................... 68 CPR, First Aid & Safety ................................................................. 68 Financial .......................................................................................... 69 Miscellaneous ................................................................................ 69 Fitness .............................................................................................. 70 Outdoor Recreation Trips ............................................................ 70 Nutrition & Wellness .................................................................... 71

REGISTRATION Registration Information ...............................................................72-73 Registration Form .................................................................................. 73

PARK PAVILION, Rental Information ............................................................................... IBC ROOM & BLOCK PARTY TRAILER RENTALS

For the most up-to-date version of the Thornton Winter-Spring Activities Guide, including corrections made after the book was printed, please visit www.thorntonparks.com.

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SNOWSHOE TRIPS AND WINTER HIKES

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INCLUSION POLICYThornton includes people of all abilities in our recreation programs. We strive to not only meet the requirements of the ADA but to create a welcoming and supportive community. If you see a program offered in the Thornton Activities Guide that you would like to participate in but require accommodation, contact our team. An assessment will be completed to determine what program modifications or inclusion aide services are needed. Please submit requests at least two weeks in advance of your desired start date. For more information or to submit a request, please contact Becky Post, CTRS at 720-977-5702 or becky.post@thorntonCO.gov.

Friday, December 13Santa Claus Arrives! 6:30 p.m. Santa’s VillageSanta and his elves will arrive in the heart of Santa’s Village on the Carpenter Park Fields, where they will assist the Thornton Mayor and City Council Members with flipping the switch to turn on the Village’s holiday lights.

Fun in Santa’s Village 6:30 - 9 p.m. For the remainder of the evening, there will be a variety of fun winter activities:

Visit with Santa (see schedule) Ice-skating on the Village pond 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (for minimal fee) Community choir performances Ice-carving demonstration North Pole Nibbles food vendors Wonderland Woods Community Tree Decorating Contest voting

Saturday, December 14Thornton WinterFest 5K 9 a.m. start (Carpenter Park)Registration going on now at www.winterfest5k.com. Walk-in registration is available at the Carpenter Recreation Center. Please visit www.thorntonparks.com for complete information.

Fun in Santa’s Village 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit with Santa (see schedule) Ice-skating on the Village pond 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (for minimal fee) Entertainment by local choirs Wonderland Woods tree displays Children’s Craft Shoppe 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Children’s Carnival Games 5 - 8 p.m.and much more holiday fun!

Holiday Marketplace 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Santa’s Village Event TentDuring the day on Saturday, the Village’s Event Tent will magically transform into the Village Holiday Bazaar which will feature a variety of vendors selling items perfect for your holiday gift-giving needs.

North Pole Nibbles A variety of food vendors will be selling snacks and lunch or dinner items, including hot chocolate, hot cider, kettle corn, pizza, sandwiches and more!

Holidays in the Old CountryJoin us at the TASHCO Tent as we celebrate the holidays and learn about different traditions throughout Continental Europe.

Breakfast with Santa at the Active Adult CenterSaturday, December 14 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Active Adult Center 9471 Dorothy Blvd. Before heading to WinterFest, bring your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors to enjoy breakfast with Santa. Breakfast will include pancakes, ham, eggs, orange juice and coffee. Sponsored by the 55+ Organization, the breakfast will cost $4 for adults and seniors and $2.50 for children 12 years and younger. Photos taken with Santa will be available for an additional $3 for each print or each emailed image file. Cash or check only.

Questions? Call 303-255-7850.

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Venues that do not have specific times listed

are available the entire course of the festival.

Visit www.thorntonparks.com for more information.

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Address__________________________________________City__________________________ State_______ ZIP ____________________

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Awards categories: Businesses, Schools, Organization and People’s Choice.

SCHOOLS/ORGANIZATIONS: $35 per tree x __________ trees = $ __________________ total enclosed : BUSINESSES: $60 per tree x __________ trees = $ __________________ total enclosed

Community Tree Decorating Contest Entry Form

Make checks payable to: "City of Thornton."Mailed and drop-off entries must be received by Monday, December 9 at the:

Trail Winds Recreation Center, 13495 Holly St., Thornton, CO 80602

For more information and for a complete list of rules visit our website www.thorntonparks.com.

Saturday, December 14 cont.Wonderland Woods Community Tree Decorating ContestBusinesses, schools and organizations will decorate individual trees with their favorite holiday decorations. The fee to enter is $35 per tree for schools and organizations and $60 for business entries. At the end of the festival, you may take your tree home or donate it to an organization or individual! Deadline to enter is Monday, December 9, at 5 p.m. For more information, please visit www.thorntonparks.com.

Ice-Carving Demonstrations Professional ice-carving demonstrations will be provided throughout the weekend by members of “Dazzling Ice.” The sculptors will be completing a frozen surprise that will provide a fun holiday photo opportunity. Don’t forget to bring your cameras!

Village Ice-Skating Pond The ice-skating pond will be open throughout the day and into the evening, so come on down and give this fun activity a try! The rink requires the use of ice skates, which will be available at the skate shack, or you may bring your own. The fee for ice skating will be $2 for children (12 and under) and seniors (60 and over) and $3 for adults.

Thornton Community Band Holiday ConcertSaturday, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Santa’s Village Event Tent

Reserved Seats $2 General Admission Free

Don’t miss the Thornton Community Band, as they ring in the holidays with you at this year’s WinterFest. Compiled by members of the community, there will be tunes and faces that you are sure to recognize!

Reserved seat tickets ($2 each) will be available in advance at the Carpenter Recreation Center front desk beginning December 2. Tickets will also be available at the WinterFest North Pole Visitors Center until 6 p.m. Saturday evening and at the door until 7 p.m. The reserved ticket seating area will be in the front half of the tent and will be roped off until 15 minutes after the concert starts (7:15 p.m.), at which time ALL remaining seats will be available to general admission attendees at no charge.

Holiday Fireworks 8:30 p.m. Santa’s VillageImmediately following the Thornton Community Band performance, the sky above Santa’s Village will come to life with an amazing fireworks show choreographed to holiday music.

Sunday, December 15Fun in Santa’s Village 5 - 9 p.m.

Visit with Santa (see schedule) Ice-skating on the Village pond 5 - 8:30 p.m. (for minimal fee) Thornton Community Chorus, 6:30 p.m. Ice-carving demonstration North Pole Nibbles food vendors Children’s Carnival Games 5 - 8 p.m.

Stop and Visit with Santa ClausBe sure to stop by Santa’s house to see the “jolly man in red!” Santa Claus will be waiting to hear all boys’ and girls’ Christmas wishes and Christmas lists. If you’ve got the time, he’s got the lap! Photos will be available for purchase. Please see Santa’s visitation schedule below. Due to Santa’s overwhelming schedule, the line will be cut-off early in order to adhere to the closing time.

Friday 6:45 - 9 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2 - 5 p.m. 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Sunday 5 - 8:30 p.m.

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Would your child enjoy a personal phone call from Santa before he comes to town on Christmas Eve? Santa will be riding through Thornton December 17-19. At this time, he will talk directly to boys and girls between the ages of 18 months and 12 years old, finding out who has been naughty and who has been nice! To register each child, parents need to complete and return a phone form for Santa (below). Remember to mark your calendar and answer the call! Santa and his elves will be making calls December 17-19 between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. FREE! Registration forms MUST be received by Friday, December 6.

PLEASE SEND IN SEPARATE FORMS FOR EACH CHILD. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PHOTOCOPY THIS FORM IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN.

BEST DAY TO CALL: Tuesday, December 17 Wednesday, December 18 Thursday, December 19 BEST TIME TO CALL: 6 P.M. 6:15 6:30 6:45 7 P.M. 7:15 7:30 7:45

Telephone Number:

Child's Name__________________________________________________ Age______________Gender _____

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

Name(s) of Parent(s) _________________________________________________________________________

Name(s) and ages of Brother(s) and/or Sister(s) ___________________________________________________

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Has the child been behaving?_______ Any tips you would like Santa to pass on? _________________________

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Favorite Color_____________________ Favorite TV Show __________________________________________

Favorite Character_________________________ Favorite Toy _______________________________________

Pet Type(s)/Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________

What is the child receiving for Christmas? ________________________________________________________

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Any travel plans for the holidays? _______________________________________________________________

Any relatives visiting for the holidays? ___________________________________________________________

EMAIL TO: jennie.christoffel@cityofthornton.net or MAIL OR DELIVER FORM(S) TO: Thornton Community Center, Attn: Jennie Christoffel, 2211 Eppinger Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229. For more information call 720-977-5916.

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Capture the spirit of the holidays at the Thornton WinterFest 5K!

Saturday, December 14, 20199 a.m. start

Carpenter Recreation CenterRegister online at www.winterfest5k.com.

Participants receive a long sleeve tech shirt and a great post-race event with awards and raffle prizes! Visit www.thorntonparks.com for complete details!

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“ D i s c o v e r T h o r n t o n & A d a m s C o u n t y ” C o m m u n i t y Wa l k e r s

Winter/Spring Walks:December 7, 9 a.m.

January 4, 9 a.m.February 1, 9 a.m.

March 7, 9 a.m. April 4, 9 a.m.

Each month we explore a new trail in the community. The distance of each walk varies from month to month.

All walks are free and open to anyone who can physically complete them. If you would like to be notified about our upcoming walks, please email your request to discover@cityofthornton.net.

January 17-19 Carpenter Recreation Center Ages 16 and UpDivisions offered include Mens and Womens A, B, C, D and Novice in Singles and Doubles. Food and refreshments included in entry fee and awards go to first and second place in each division. SINGLES $30 / DOUBLES $30Get $10 off of your entry if you register for (2) doubles divisions or a single and doubles division at webtrac.thorntonparks.com

Registration deadline is January 13.

AIR Kick-Off Party

Come celebrate Thornton’s new Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR) Program with your

community at the brand new Trail Winds Recreation Center. We will be dancing the night away with great music,

snacks and more!

PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ARE WELCOME!

Friday, December 6 6:30-8:30 pm Trail Winds Recreation Center 13495 Holly St. Thornton, CO 80602 RSVPs appreciated. Becky Post, AIR Coordinator 720-977-5702 becky.post@ThorntonCO.gov

Calling all aspiring youth ages 5-18! Here’s your chance to show off your amazing talents and compete against other youth from the Metro Area. Both individuals and groups (no more than four participants) are welcome to try out.This popular competition is broken into the following categories: • NEW THIS YEAR! DANCE performance with traditional dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, ethnic etc. • VOICE performance with background tracks or a capella. NO live accompanists. • MUSIC performance with live instrumentation played by the performer. Includes singers who are also playing an instrument or accompanied by another participant who is also part of the act • VARIETY act that does not fall into the above categories. This includes: magic, comedy, interpretive reading, martial arts, circus arts, acrobatics, etc.Prizes are awarded in the following age groups: • Grades K-2 • Grades 3-5 • Grades 6-8 • Grades 9-12Medals are awarded to the top three finalists in each age group. The first place winner in each category will go on to compete in the Regional Grand Finale against finalists from participating communities around the Denver metro area.The selected participants must submit a $6 entry fee. Dress rehearsal is on Friday, February 28.

ALL SELECTED ACTS MUST ATTEND THE DRESS REHEARSAL IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN THE FINALS.

Due to the popularity of this competition, all acts need to go through an audition process. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, please visit: www.thorntonparks.com/nightofthestars.Auditions • Wednesday, February 19 • 4-7 p.m. Trail Winds Recreation Center 13495 Holly St, Thornton • Thursday, February 20 • 4-7 p.m. Trail Winds Recreation CenterDress Rehearsal • Friday, February 28 • 4-8 p.m. Trail Winds Recreation Center Local Competition • Saturday, February 29 • 2 p.m. Trail Winds Recreation CenterVisit www.thorntonparks.com/nightofthestars for complete details of this event, to schedule an audition, purchase tickets or for information on the Regional Grand Finale.

February 29, 20202 p.m.Trail Winds Recreation Center13495 Holly St., Thornton

Tickets $10/person www.thorntonparks.com/nightofthestars

SEATING IS LIMITED!*

*Based on availability, tickets may also be purchased at Trail Winds Recreation Center the day of the competition.

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• Asian Island • at&t• Baris Pizza NOW OPEN! • Bassett Home Furnishings COMING SOON! • Bed Bath & Beyond • Blue Mountain Kitchen• Buffalo Wild Wings • Carwash• Chick-fil-A• Chili’s Bar & Grill • Citywide Banks• Colorado Optimal Health COMING SOON!• Colorado Spine & Joint Center • Comfort Cleaners • COSTCO • CrossFit MAFIA• Dance Space Performing

Arts Academy• DAVECO Liquors• DICK’S Sporting Goods • DULUTH TRADING CO • Edward Jones• Famous Dave’s BBQ • Floor & Decor NOW OPEN!• Fodor Billiards • Foxy Nails NOW OPEN!• GNC• Good Times• Gunther Toody’s Diner • Haute Yoga NOW OPEN!• Hearthside Dentistry• Hobby Nails• La Fogata Mexican Restaurant • lash & co. EXPANDED!

• PETsMART• Pier 1 Imports• RE/MAX NOW OPEN!• Rosewood Hair Studio • SCL Physicians Larkridge • Sears Grand• Starbucks Coffee• Subway• Supercuts • T-Mobile• The Home Depot • Thornton Valley Dental • TOPGOLF NOW OPEN!• US Bank• Verizon• Village Inn

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Visit our website, www.thorntonparks.com or call 720-977-5916 for more details.

April 11 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Community Park @ York Street & Thornton ParkwayEvents and activities for all ages and abilities!

Live Entertainment • Food TrucksVisit with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny

~ SIX DIVISIONS MAKE UP THIS FUN EVENT! ~ ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE EGGCESSIBLE EGG HUNT 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Attendees are welcome to explore this area at their own pace.

START TIMES BY AGE GROUPS FOR SCRAMBLESWALKING-2 @ 10 a.m. • AGES 3-4 @ 10:30 a.m.

AGES 5-6 @ 11 a.m. • AGES 7-9 @ 11:30 a.m.AGES 10-17 from 12-4 p.m.

Flashlight Egg Hunt & Nerf Dart Arena Thornton Community Center • 2211 Eppinger Blvd.

Parking is limited. No rain date.

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Saturday, May 2 • 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd.FREE AND FEE-BASED HEALTH SCREENINGS

Interested in volunteering?Non-Medical volunteers please call 720-977-5853.

Medical volunteers please call 720-977-5859.Call 303-255-7850 or visit www.9healthfair.org

for more information.

Random Acts of Kindness

February 1-15, 2020Make a difference in

your community.Donations of food and pet supplies will be collected at the Carpenter Recreation Center, Thornton Active Adult Center and Community Center during regular business hours.

• Non-perishable food items: WIll be forwarded to local food banks for distribution to our neighbors in need.

• Pet Supplies: Help us to support fixed-income seniors and their beloved four-legged loved ones by providing new dog and cat food, leashes, collars, and toys.

• New and Gently Used Winter Coats: Coats for everyone and of all sizes are being collected. Please bring coats directly to the Church of God at 9375 Gaylord St, Thornton.

For more information call 720-977-5800 or email Connections@ThorntonCO.gov.

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A Signature Event of the city of Thornton

For more information visit www.thorntonparks.com or call 303-538-PARK (7275).

Saturday, June 610 a.m.-5 p.m.

Carpenter Park Fields108th Avenue & Colorado Boulevard

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THORNTON CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY

NEW! HEDGE MAPLE

NEW! SWAMP WHITE OAK

SENSATION BOX ELDER

TARTANIAN MAPLE

LONDON PLANETREE

BUR OAK

ROYAL RAINDROPS CRABAPPLE

WESTERN CATALPA

All the trees are selected by Thornton Forestry staff based on their ability to survive in Colorado soils and climate conditions.

• Limit one tree per resident.

• Trees offered are air-pruned and the highest quality

• Trees are 1” caliper in size and weigh approximately 20 pounds, making them easily moved and transported.

• Thornton resident purchasing the tree is responsible for pick-up and planting of the tree.

• Instruction and care information will be provided on the day of pickup by Forestry and Horticulture staff.

NOTE: Trees are not guaranteed, but if properly planted and maintained, will be successful. Tree choices subject to change.

COST: $75 per tree due at time of sale (CHECK OR CREDIT CARD ONLY.)

Saturday, April 18 • 8:30-11 a.m. Carpenter Park Fields Parking Lots 108th Avenue & Colorado BoulevardQuestions? Please contact the Thornton City Forester at 303-255-7875.

SPRING 2020

The city of Thornton will begin to recruit for seasonal positions in the areas of parks, golf, and recreation starting in early February.

For a current listing of jobs and to apply, visit ThorntonCO.gov/jobs.

To be notified when positions become available go to ThorntonCO.gov/jobs and click on the Job Alert Subscription Tab. After subscribing, if the job is posted, an email notification will be sent stating the position is now posted and that applications will be accepted online until the communicated deadline or for a weekly email of our current open positions, please visit talerts.cityofthornton.net and subscribe to Employment.

Questions? Please contact 303-538-7245.

*Job postings shown are subject to change.

• Assistant Youth Coach for Tennis, Track or Aquatics• Assistant Youth Program Director• Boathouse Attendant• Beverage Cart Attendant/Server• Golf Course Cook• Golf Shop Assistant• Golf Outside Services Assistant• League Scorekeeper• League Supervisor• Lifeguard

• Parks Worker - General • Parks Worker - Golf Maintenance• Parks Worker - Mow Crew• Slide Attendant• Sports Aide for Tennis, Track or Aquatics• Tennis Instructor• Youth Coach for Tennis, Track or Aquatics• Youth Program Leader

City of Thornton Summer Job Openings

SEASONAL POSITIONS INCLUDE:*

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