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July / August / September 2010

SPECIALSECTION:

HURRICANESEASON 2010

Prepare and Be Aware

ON THEBALLOT:

What to expect onNovember’s ballot.

CENSUS 2010It’s not over yet.

Beware of Scams!

HONORING OURVETERANS

Memorial Day 2010

JULY 4th!Celebrate our nation’s birthday at Tamarac’sannual All-American Celebration!

NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS: Does your association qualify for a beautification grant?

T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E C I T Y O F T A M A R A C , F L O R I D A

The Tam-A-Gram is the official publication of the City of Tamarac, Florida. The magazine is published quarterly and mailed to residents and businesses within the City, under the direction of the Public Information Committee and the Pub-lic Information Office.

Reader questions and comments are welcome. Please send your comments to:

Public Information OfficeAttn.: Tam-A-Gram

7525 N.W. 88th AvenueTamarac, Florida 33321

You may also email your comments, or ques-tions, to Chad Quinn, Public Information Spe-cialist, at: [email protected]. Please include “Tam-A-Gram” in the subject line of your email.

CITY COMMISSION: Beth Talabisco, Mayor Harry Dressler, Vice Mayor, District 4 Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner, District 1 Patricia Atkins-Grad, Vice-Mayor, District 2 Diane Glasser, Commissioner, District 3

CITY MANAGER: Jeffrey L. Miller

PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Paul Dick, Chair Carole Anne Paladno Jon Breslav, Alternate Claudia Krysiak, Alternate Miriam Marin, Alternate Maurice Weinreb, Alternate

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE: Managing Editor: Andy Berns, Public and Economic Affairs Officer

Editor/Creative Director/Photographer: Chad J. Quinn, Public Information Specialist

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Police/BSO Tamarac District (Non-Emergency) (954) 720-2225Public Works (954) 597-3700 Engineering (954) 597-3712 Recycling & Trash Hotline (954) 597-3740Utilities (954) 597-3750 Customer Service (954) 597-3590 Utilities (leaks, breaks, etc.) (954) 597-3750 Water Treatment Plant (954) 597-3775 (Also used for 24-hour Utilities emergencies.)Service Providers:All Service Refuse (954) 583-1830Comcast Cable (954) 252-1937Library (Tamarac Branch) (954) 720-2282Post Office (Tamarac Branch) (954) 722-3152Tamarac Theater (954) 726-7898Waste Management (954) 974-7500

MAIN NUMBER (954) 597-3500Citizen Hotline (954) 718-1800 (Activated During Emergencies)Building Services (954) 597-3420 Building Inspections (954) 597-3430 Building Permitting and Inspection Results (954) 597-3435City Clerk’s Office (954) 597-3505City Commission (954) 597-3460City Manager’s Office (954) 597-3510 PIO (Media) (954) 597-3523Community Development (954) 597-3530 Code Compliance (954) 597-3425 Business Revenue (954) 597-3536

I M P O R T A N T N U M B E R S

Census 2010Beware of scams. What to know.

Hurricane PreparednessPrepare and Be Aware!

Tamarac University 2010The latest class graduates!

Permits“I didn’t know I needed a permit for that...”

1 .....First Things Firefighter of the Year; the temple gives a donation; Tamarac celebrates

Earth Day 2010; we’re award winning... again; volunteer of the quarter; and Fire Station 41 is upgraded.

5 .....July 4th All American Celebration Join your friends and family as we celebrate our nation’s birthday.

5 .....Honoring our Veterans Memorial Day 2010.

6 .....Neighborhood Partnership Program Beautification grants available... does your association qualify?

6 .....Going Green Tamarac is Certified Gold!

7 .....On the Ballot Charter Amendments.

10 .....And Last Online. Anytime. Tamarac.org has you covered; Stormwater Pollution, we

need your help to keep our drains clean; Housing Discrimination? Hope, Inc. can help.

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CONGRATULATIONS: Lieutenant/Para-medic Duane Pierce was recently named the “2009 City of Tamarac Firefighter of the Year.” Duane, has worked for the City of Tamarac Fire Rescue Department since 1988. In his more than 22 years with the Department, he’s shown incredible devotion to the organization and residents of the City. Duane received a proclamation from the Mayor and Commission at the March 24, 2010 Commission Meeting.

GREEN INITIATIVES: The City of Tamarac took an important step in its on-going green initiatives. The City was presented with a Milestone Achievement Award for Climate Protection by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. The award was presented to the Mayor and Commission at the March 24, 2010 Commission Meeting in recognition of the City undertaking the first steps in curb-ing carbon emissions. This will be an ongoing project, be on the look-out for more informa-tion in the months ahead.

THANK YOU: At the April 14, 2010 Com-mission Meeting, the Mayor and Commis-sion presented the Charter Review Board with Certificates of Appreciation and thanked them for their service to the City. A Charter Review Board is appointed every 6 years, for a one year term, by the Mayor and Commis-sion and is charged with reviewing the City Charter and making recommendations for changes to the Commission. Several of the changes the latest Board recommended will be on the November Ballot (see page 7). The 2009 – 2010 Charter Review members were: Former City Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof (Chair), Mindy Salway, Ben Karnefsky, Char-lotte Williams, and Elsa Huddleston.

MORE THANKS: At the May 12, 2010 Com-mission Meeting, the Fo Guang San Buddhist Temple presented the Mayor and Commis-sion a donation of $2,000.00 for the City. The money will be used to offset the cost of the July 4th Celebration (see page 5). This is the second year in a row that the Temple has donated money to the City “in appreci-ation of partnership the Temple shares with the community.”

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FIRST THINGS: #1 & #2: “2009 City of Tamarac Firefighter of the Year” Lieutenant/Paramedic Duane Pierce is honored by the Mayor and Commission at the March 24, 2010 Commission Meet-ing; #3: The Fo Guang San Buddhist Temple presented the City Commission with a $2,000.00 donation on May 12, 2010; #4 & #6: Recently elected Congressman Ted Deutch opened a sat-telite office at Tamarac’s City Hall on May 17, 2010; #5: Continuing the City’s Green Initiatives, the Mayor and Commission were presented with a Milestone Achievement Award for Climate Protection from ICLEI -- Local Governments for Sustainability; #6: The Mayor and Commission honored the Charter Review Board for their work on behalf of the City on April 14, 2010.

Many photos are taken at various events throughout the City, however most are not able to be published due to space limitations... you can find more photos from many events* on our website in the form of Slide Shows. Be sure to check the “What’s New” section of our website, www.tamarac.org often for new updates! Or visit: www.tamarac.org/What’sNew*Please note, not all photos make it to the website.

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Miriel Stein, a member of the Tamarac Historical Society, caught reading the Tam-A-Gram while visiting City Hall!

MIRIEL STEIN

Perhaps, like Miriel above, you enjoy reading it at City Hall. Or maybe be-tween rounds of golf or, on vacation to exotic locations? We want to know... send us a pic-ture of you reading the Tam-A-Gram! If you do, we may publish your pho-to in an upcoming issue of the maga-zine — and if your photo is chosen, we will send you a free t-shirt with the City's logo on the front! Send your photos to: Tam-A-Gram Photos, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321; or via email: [email protected]. (Please note: Pho-tos must be high-resolution to be eligi-ble for printing.) Include your full name, address, telephone number and a brief description of the photo as well as your shirt size preference (L or XL).

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MORE GREEN: The City of Tamarac was named a Tree City USA for the seventeenth time by the Arbor Day Foundation. Tamarac met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community including: having a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, a com-prehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

WELCOME: Newly elected Congressman Ted Deutch (19th District of Florida) recent-ly opened a satellite office at Tamarac City Hall. To celebrate, the Congressman invit-ed the public, friends, family, and elected of-ficials from throughout Broward County to a ceremonial swearing-in at Tamarac City Hall on May 17, 2010. The Oath of Office was ad-ministered by Judge Peter Weinstein. The Congressman’s staff will be in Tamarac fre-quently and the office can be reached by call-ing (954) 597-3990.

INSPIRING [AGAIN]: Once again the Young Aspiring Artists from Challenger Elementa-

ry, under the direction of their teacher Ellen Spahn-Bader, displayed their incredible tal-ent to the community. This time their artwork was on display at the Tamarac Communi-ty Center for an End of the Year Art Exhibit.

WANTED: The City of Tamarac is looking for volunteers to help man the Information Booths at City Hall and the Tamarac Commu-nity Center. Hours are Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. Make your own schedule. Customer Service experience would be a plus. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Rose Cure Persad, So-cial Services Supervisor, at (954) 597-3642.

VOLUNTEERS: Congratulations to Barbara Tarnove who has been selected as Volun-teer of the Quarter for the second Quarter of 2010. Barbara, has been an active volunteer in the City since becoming a member of the Tamarac University Alumni Ambassador Pro-gram after graduating with the 2008 Class of Tamarac University. In 2009 Barbara became involved with the newly formed Tamarac His-

torical Society and quickly became an inte-gral part of the budding Society’s success. Barbara was elected to serve as the first-ev-er president of the Historical Society by her peers. Special thanks to Barbara for all her hard work and enthusiasm on behalf of the City. If you would like to become a volunteer with the City, contact Rose Cure Persad, So-cial Services Supervisor, at (954) 597-3642, or via email at [email protected].

also planted a tree at Sunset Point Park and were treated to lectures on the environ-ment by Artist Susan Buzzi and the City’s own Conservation Specialist, Bill Franqui. On April 22, 2010, artist George Gadson unveiled “Saving our Global Earth with Less Trash,” an environmental themed piece of art, which he created with the help of the FastTrack kids and Teen Club.

THE City celebrated Earth Day 2010 with students from Tamarac El-

ementary, the Parks and Recreation Fas-Tracks Kids, and the City’s Teen Club. On April 21, 2010 fourth and fifth grad-ers from Tamarac Elementary’s Garden Club took a field trip to Tropic Plants where they took a tour of the facility and got to take home a seedling to plant. In addition, the children

Celebrating Earth Day

IF you’ve driven along Pine Island Road, near City Hall, in the past couple of

months you probably noticed quite a bit of activity at Tamarac’s Fire Station 41. The station, originally built in the late 1970’s, has been undergoing a complete renova-tion inside and out. The improvements include improvements to the living quarters, day room, exercise room, public restroom, and offices, as well as the updating of the HVAC system, relo-cating the medical supply room, installation of fire sprinklers and alarm system, kitchen renovations, relocation of the generator, in-stallation of fencing, and of course an up-grade to the facade. All of the renovations were undertak-en to make the facility not just more up-to-date and efficient for the men and women who work there, but to make it safer as well — new hurricane windows and doors were also part of the renovation.

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[beware of scams]

EVEN though the mail-in por-tion of the 2010 Cen-

sus is complete, the process of taking an accurate count of the nation is on-going. Census workers, or enumerators, are in the process of going door-to-door in communities around the nation to talk to those people who have not yet re-turned a Census form. Enumerators are employed by the Census Bureau to help those house-holds who did not return their mail-in forms to complete the Census prop-erly. It’s important that you be count-ed to help ensure Tamarac gets its fair share of over $400 billion in federal funds annually.

The Broward Sheriffs Office has recently become aware of scams involving individuals claiming to be affiliated with the Census. In an effort to safeguard residents and business own-ers, keep the following impor-tant safety tips in mind:

• The Census does not ask for Social Security Number.

• The Census does not ask for any bank account information.

• The Census does not ask for credit card information.

• The Census does not ask for a Drivers License num-

ber, passport or alien numbers.• The Census does not solicit infor-

mation via e-mail.• The Census does not ask for

names and birthdates of all per-sons living in your house.

• The Census does not ask if you rent or own.

If Census employee comes to your house ask to see proper identification, if you feel the person is suspicious, do not open your door and call 911. If you see or hear anything, or anyone, suspicious, call BSO’s non-emergency number at (954) 765-4321. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL 911.


BSOTamarac Explorer Post 7 recently attended the 2010

Learning for Life South Florida Law En-forcement Explorer Challenge at the Hi-aleah Educational Academy. A total of 16 teams from various agencies entered in the competition and despite Tamarac’s Ex-plorers being relatively new and this being their first competition; they did an amazing job! The Explorer Post 7 Competition Team won a first place trophy in the traffic crash investigation scenario and a 5th Place tro-phy for Drill. Additionally, Explorer Jere-my Bacchus received second place in the obstacle course. Overall, our Explorers ranked fifth in the competition.

The Explorer Post 7 Competition Team consist-ed of: Jeremy Bacchus, Kevin Brun, Ashley Jean, Christine Mulligan, Alberto Rincon, Alex Rosenthal, and Jeff Thomas. The Explorer Post 7 Competi-tion Advisors are Deputies Steve DelSol, Monica Jean, Robert Martinez, and Mario Ginory.


H A P P E N I N G S

LEARNING: The participants of this year’s class of Tamarac University (TU) visited many of the City’s facilities and heard presentations from each of the City’s departments and divisions. TU provides participants the opportunity to learn first-hand about the functions of the City. In addition, the City learns from them — their feedback has become invaluable and useful in making improvements. Upon graduation, the students become ambassadors in the community and epitomize the programs slogan: Share your knowledge. Interact with your neighbors. Represent your City.

he fourth year of Tamarac’s interactive citizen academy, Tamarac University (TU), has concluded — 23 students graduated in the Class of 2010 at the Commission Meet-ing on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Upon receiving their

Certificates of Completion, the students were praised by the May-or and Commission for their dedication to the course and their de-sire to learn more about the City. The students were competitively chosen from among all of the applications received by the Febru-ary 12, 2010 deadline. Throughout the eight-week course, which began on April 13, the participants heard from each of the City’s various departments and divisions as well as the City Attorney and Broward Sheriff’s Office Tamarac District. In addition, classes were held at facilities throughout the City providing the opportunity for the students to tour each facility. Students were provided a behind-the-scenes look at the inner-workings of their local government and have an opportunity to develop relationships with fellow-classmates and City staff. One of the aspects of the course students enjoy the most is the opportunity to ask questions on a variety of subjects di-rectly to City staff, from canal maintenance to who initiates land use amendments. Be sure to be on the lookout for the Class of 2010, as well as all previous graduates, at various City events and functions wearing their distinctive powder blue TU shirts!

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CLASS OF 2010:Phyllis Bonfoey, Susan Buzzi,

Maria Canosa, Gordon Cramer,

Micki Endliss, Rachel Friedman,

Morton Genser, Maida Genser,

Lynn Gocke, Barry Harris,

Patricia Hoffman, Irma Matos,

Nicholas Merlin, Lisa Murphy,

Robert Murphy, Janet Negron,

Dave Pelott, Paula Roberts,

James Shea, Manuela Terroja-Keller,

Lee Viverette, Zenaida Wagner,

Lewis Waxman

Tamarac University, the City’s citizen academy is held annually begin-ning in April. Applications are available beginning January 1 at various City facilities and online at www.tamarac.org/TU. W

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ummer has rolled around once more. The weather is warmer. The rainy season, along with Hurri-

cane Season (Prepare and Be Aware!, see page 8), has begun. Children are enjoy-ing their break from school, and our Caporella Aquatic Center is standing by to help everyone escape the heat... In Tamarac, the start of the season has traditionally been the City’s July 4th All-American Celebration. This year the fun be-gins at 6:00 pm, and includes live music, games and activities for the entire fami-ly, bounce houses for the kids, face paint-ing, traditional hotdogs and hamburgers (as well as other refreshments available for purchase from the Tamarac Sports Leagues who use the event as a fund-raiser), a special visit by Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross, and much, much more. The evening will climax at 9:00 pm with an amazing fireworks display. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets, along with your friends and family to enjoy this most American of traditions! Tamarac’s July 4th All American Cele-

bration is Sunday, July 4th, 2010 at the Tamarac Sports Complex (9901 N.W. 77 Avenue; corner of Nob Hill Road and N.W. 77 Avenue), from 6:00 - 9:30 pm. Parking is limited at the Sports Com-plex, however a FREE continuous shut-tle service will be running from Tamarac City Hall (7525 N.W. 88 Avenue) and the Tamarac Community Center (8601 W. Commercial Blvd.) between at 5:30 and 8:30 pm, and again following the fire-works display. This year’s live music will be provided by the popular local band Now & Then — the group plays a variety of musical styles from the great standards of the 40’s to today’s hottest hits! For more information about Tama-rac’s July 4th All-American Celebration, call Tamarac’s Parks and Recreation Depart-ment at (954) 597-3620. So, join us this July 4th as we join our neighbors around the country in saying “Happy Birthday America!”

Please note, the rain date for this event is Monday, July 5, 2010.


Veterans of the U.S.A. Post #519, the AM-VETS Post #2, Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #674, Marine Corps League-Tamarac Detachment 755, DAV Chapter #73, and the American Ex-POW’s Broward/S. Palm Beach Chapter. Commanders of each post, or their representatives, serve on the Tamarac Veterans Affairs Committee by appointment of the City Commission. The Committee promotes awareness among veterans of their rights and benefits, lends

assistance with special needs and works to encourage public awareness of the veterans’ role in the history of the United States. The Veteran’s Affairs Committee members include: Harvey Jefferbaum (Chair), Paul Dick (Vice Chair), Sam Adelson, Norman Blau, Joseph Brown, Harry Cohen, Robert Horwith, Bernard Jacobs, Philip Jotkosky, Mark Khaleel, I. Shane Olshansky, Stanley Rosenzweig, Louis Rudowsky, Meyer Wein-man, and Marc Sultanof (Veterans Liaison).

he City of Tamarac honored veter-ans with its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 31, 2010. The

Tamarac Veterans Affairs Committee host-ed the event with the assistance of the City and the Parks and Recreation Department. The Tamarac Veterans Affairs Commit-tee is a group of local veterans that provide volunteer community service to veterans in need. Member organizations include the American Legion Post #265, the Jewish War

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he City of Tamarac is commit-ted to being your “Community of Choice” and in order to main-tain desirability and attractive

common areas throughout the City. One of the ways in which the City is able to work with neighborhood and homeowner asso-ciations in order to promote beautification efforts is through the Neighborhood Part-nership Program. The program provides grant funds to neighborhood and home-owner associations to help improve com-mon areas of the community.Who is eligible?Active Neighborhood Associations/Orga-nizations and Homeowner Associations within the City of Tamarac registered with the Community Development Department. Project must be located within a commu-nity that is at least 5 years old. (The aver-age ages of the homes are greater than 5 years old.) All projects must be visible and accessi-ble from a public roadway. If the Organization/Association is not registered as a Florida not-for-profit cor-poration pursuant to Chapter 617.301-312, Florida Statutes, the improvement must be located on public property and donated to the City of Tamarac.What type of project is eligible for funding?The neighborhood improvements must benefit the entire neighborhood or com-munity and demonstrate the direct in-volvement of the neighborhood residents (all project proposals must include mem-

bers of the neighborhood in the identifica-tion, planning and execution of the project). Program funds cannot be used to replace the organization’s current operating budget. Additionally, no project should benefit an individual more than it would the entire neighborhood. Examples of projects that are eligible for funding: low water use land-scape projects, removal of nuisance species, subdivision signs, enhanced lighting, traffic calming devices (subject to the City’s Traf-fic Calming Policy), and safety projects.What kind of project is not eligible?Funds cannot be used for maintenance-type projects. Maintenance includes (but is not limited to): resealing or repaving streets, routine painting of walls or fenc-es, trimming trees and/or shrubs and in-stalling improvements required as part of the city code.Terms of a Neighborhood Partnership Pro-gram Agreement Grant MatchEach neighborhood association will be ex-pected to match at least 50% of the value of the City’s contribution. The City’s contri-bution may include in-kind services, such as labor and materials used by City work crews as well as cash contributions. The neighborhood contribution may in-clude cash contributions as well as sweat eq-uity contributed by neighborhood residents. Amount of GrantGrants will be capped at $5,000 for stan-dard single family neighborhoods with public rights-of-way, $2,500 for townhouse/condominium projects. Exceptions will be made only when the public benefit to the

H A P P E N I N G S

he City of Tamarac has com-mitted to being a leader in en-vironmental initiatives, with everything from new solar power

panels at the Tamarac Community Center, to energy efficient LED lighting being ret-ro-fitted on many of the City’s streetlights; from being a leader in water conservation ef-forts in South Florida, to developing a com-prehensive plan to reduce carbon emissions (see page 1) and everything in between.

GOING GREEN

community outside of the neighborhood warrants additional investment and will be made only for improvements to City-owned property such as parks or medians. For more information about the Neigh-borhood Partnership Program, and to see if your association has an eligible project, contact Tamarac’s Community Develop-ment Housing Division at (954) 597-3549.

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Recently the City was awarded the Green Local Government Gold Level Certifica-tion by the Florida Green Building Co-alition (FGCB) — one of only two cities in South Florida to hold this designation! You may recall that Tamarac was the first city in South Florida to receive Silver Level Cer-tification in May 2008. In awarding the Gold certification, the FGBC acknowledged the City’s continued green initiatives and commitment to the en-

vironment which include a variety of energy reducing measures, free and discounted wa-ter saving devices, the abundance of “Flori-da Friendly” certified medians, streetscapes and facility landscaping, the City’s Commu-nity Garden planted on Earth Day 2009. As part of its green initiatives, the City extends its efforts throughout the commu-nity with such programs as low-flow toi-let rebates, a dedicated Water Conservation Specialist who is available to speak with res-

idents about conservation efforts, and most recently the “Get Healthy, Go Green Expo” held at the Tamarac Community Center on May 15, 2010. This Expo highlighted green and healthy products and services from the community. Participants received free health screenings, product demonstrations, plant give-aways and much more! For more information about the City’s green initiatives and programs, be sure to visit www.tamarac.org/green!

his November, there will be no Mayor or City Commis-sion elections*, but there will be three City of Tamarac items on the ballot. The items are proposed amendments

to the City Charter which will be placed before the voters. The City Charter is reviewed every six years, and the 2009-2010 Charter Review Board, comprised of residents appointed by the City Commission, was tasked with performing a thorough review of the City Charter and making recommendations for updates and changes to the City Commission. The proposed changes have been subject to public hearings, and have been heard and passed by the City Commission. The next step is to place these recommendations before Tamarac’s voters.These recommendations are as follows:

1. The City’s unappropriated budget reserve surplus is cur-rently capped at 10% of the annual budget. The Charter Board recommendation is to remove the cap, allowing the City to be better prepared for financial emergencies and unexpected municipal expenses.

2. The City Charter currently calls for several boards and committees, including: the Social Services Board, Public Information Committee, Consumer Affairs Committee, In-vestment Advisory Board and Code Enforcement Board. All of these groups are included and more fully regulat-ed in greater detail in the City’s Code of Ordinances. This recommendation will remove the redundancy and unnec-essary charter language.

3. The final recommendation involves solicitation of bids for the purchase of capital equipment and contracts over $25,000. The Charter requires these to be advertised in a daily newspaper of general circulation. The proposed amendment allows the Commission to set the financial threshold for re-quiring the procurement of contracts through a competitive process and es-tablish the advertising requirements, which may include online advertising in accordance with the requirements of Florida Law.

These recommendations will be dis-cussed further in the October Tam-A-Gram. For more information on these items, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (954) 597-3505.

*The current terms for Commissioners Pam Bushnell and Diane Glasser expire in November 2012. The terms of Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Harry Dressler, and Commissioner Patricia Atkins-Grad expire in November 2014.

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This November, although there are no municipal

elections in Tamarac, you will have an opportunity to vote on three proposed Charter Amendments. Don’t forget to vote Tuesday, November 2, 2010! For voting and precinct information, visit the Broward County Supervisor of Elections’ website at: www.browardsoe.org/PrecinctFinder.aspx

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he 2010 Hurricane season officially be-gan on June 1 and will last through the end of November. Experts are predict-ing an active season — if you haven’t

already begun preparing for this year’s season, now is the time. We all know that the key to surviving a hurri-cane, or other natural disasters, is to Prepare and Be Aware. Unfortunately, most people do not prepare for a hurricane until the threat is immi-nent. However, the key to hurricane prepared-ness is to accomplish in advance those tasks that you will not have time to complete once a storm is forecasted to impact our area. By preparing early, you will avoid the last minute rush and long lines many people experience as they real-ize they do not have the supplies they need in order to survive should a storm knock out pow-er, interfere with phone service, or block roads. Before knowing how to prepare for a hurricane, you need to know what to prepare for. A hur-ricane brings a number of threats: high winds, storm surge, tornadoes and flooding. Although we have been fortunate to enjoy a couple of mild hurricane seasons in a row, we must never forget the lessons learned from those devastating seasons of just a few years ago, or the images of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005. Hurricanes are powerful and, even though they are often forecast in advance, they can be unpredictable and deadly...

A few days before a hurricane strikes is not the time to devise an escape route or try to build your Hurricane Supply Kit... to the right is the basic contents that the National Hurricane Center recommends. At the very least you should collect these items and store them in one convenient and water resistant location (such as a closable plastic bin): Another basic item to keep on hand, one that the City recom-mends and most people do not usually think about, is a tarp in case you need to cover your roof, or other structure, in the event that it is damaged during a storm. Being properly prepared, and prepared early, is the key to you, your family, and loved ones survival. Remember, the rule is that you need to be prepared for at least 72-hours without any exter-nal assistance. Although the City, along with other rescue resourc-es, are here to assist you, we can only do so once it is safe for our rescue personnel to mobilize (often after the brunt of the storm has passed). Safety is imperative, and it is all of our responsibili-ties to take the precautions to Prepare and Be Aware. For more information about Hurricane Safety, be sure to read the information on these two pages and, be sure to take advantage of all of the resources available to you from the County, FEMA, the Red Cross as well as other sources. Keep this information as a reference source. As always, Tamarac Fire Rescue encourages all of Tamarac’s residents to enroll in the FREE CodeRED* program. CodeRED is an automated service that will call you with valuable informa-tion in the event of an emergency (see below for more informa-tion and for instructions on how to sign-up).

To sign up for Tamarac’s CodeRED® program, visit the City’s website: www.tamarac.org, or call (954) 597-3800. CodeRED is the City of Tamarac’s emergency automated notification system that de-

livers recorded phone messages directly to individual house-holds and businesses. Through CodeRED, you will receive a phone call from an automated system providing important information that af-fects you and your surrounding area. The type of information may include: hurricane warnings, boil water advisories, pos-sible flood zone notification, and more. The service is com-pletely FREE — all Tamarac residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up. To sign up for CodeRED you will need to provide your telephone phone number and street address as well as an al-ternate telephone number (if desired). Call (954) 597-3800 or visit www.tamarac.org to sign up today!

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fuel/charcoal)qLinens: Blankets/Pillows, etc.qClothing: Seasonal/Rain Gear/Sturdy ShoesqMedical: First Aid Kit/Medicines/Prescription DrugsqToiletries/Hygiene items/Moisture wipesqFlashlight/Batteries/Car Charger(s) for Cell PhonesqRadio: Battery operated and NOAA weather radioqTelephones: Fully charged cell phone with extra

battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone setqCash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards: Banks

and ATMs may not be available for extended periodsqToys, Books and GamesqImportant documents: In a waterproof container or

watertight resealable plastic bagqTools: Keep a set with you during the stormqVehicle fuel tanks filledqPet care items (proper identification, ample supply of

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Broward County Hurricane Preparedness:www.broward.org/hurricane

American Red Cross — Broward County:www.arcbcc.org

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):www.fema.org

National Hurricane Center: www.hurricanes.gov

State of Florida Emergency Management:www.floridadisaster.org

Through a partnership between Broward County Waste and Recycling Services, the City of Tamarac, and other partner cities, Tamarac residents are eligible for disposal of yard waste, bulky waste, and scrap met-als (white goods) at the North Transfer sta-tion at no charge. This is an effort to keep the county “clean and green” while prepar-ing for the hurricane season. The following items can be deposited at no charge at the North Transfer Station (2780 N Powerline Road)

• Yard Waste & Woody Waste: Includes tree trimmings, branches, palm fronds, tree trunks, fencing and lumber;

• Bulky Waste: Includes sofas, chairs,

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mattresses, and carpeting;• Scrap Metals (white goods): Includes ap-

pliances with refrigerant removed, BBQ grills, bicycles, and lawn equipment with fuels and oils removed. NOTE: Scrap metals must be separated.

This service is in addition to the regular bulk collection for both curbside customers (single family homes) and those serviced with dumpsters (multi-family). NOTE: Debris or waste generated from commercial lawn/yard service or other com-mercial operations (e.g. professional land-scaper or contractor) are not eligible for curbside collection or free disposal.Curbside / Single Family:

• Trimmings, tree branches, lumber, car-pet, and metal poles must be cut into sections that do not exceed 4 feet in length in any direction and tied into bundles of 40 lbs. or less;

• Rugs, carpet, padding, fencing, and material of this nature, must be rolled and securely tied;

• Unacceptable items will not be moved in order to collect acceptable items.

Multi-Family/Dumpster: For multi-family, and/or those serviced by dumpsters, contact your property manager or waste hauler for more information and to schedule bulk waste collection. Call (954) 597-3700 for more information.

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The following City of Tamarac numbers are activated during and after an emergency only:Hurricane Hotline: ................................ (954) 597-3800Recorded Updates: ............................. (954) 718-1800 Volunteer Desk: .................................... (954) 597-3620

TAMARAC:Building Services: ........................................(954) 597-3420Code Compliance: .......................................(954) 597-3425CodeRED® Sign-up: ....................................(954) 597-3800Public Works: ................................................(954) 597-3700OTHER RESOURCES:American Red Cross: ...................................(954) 797-3800Broward County Hurricane Hotline: .......(954) 831-4000Broward Sheriffs Office: Non-Emergency: ...................................... (954) 765-4321 Tamarac District: ......................................(954) 720-2225FEMA: ......................................................1 (800) 621-FEMA TRASH AND RECYCLING: All Service: .................................................(954) 583-1830 (Recycling/Single-family pick-up) Waste Management: ................................(954) 974-7500 (Multi-family home pick-up)

NEW CONVENIENCE: The City of Tamarac is pleased to announce a great new “AUTO PAY” feature for our Utility customers! “AUTO PAY” al-lows users to have their monthly utility bill automatically deducted from their checking or credit card account, making payments easy and has-sle free! Never again worry about mailing in a payment on time. No more rushing to the Post Office for stamps. “AUTO PAY” is fast, simple, and se-cure. Log on to www.tamarac.org and click on the BIG GREEN BUTTON (“Pay Your Water Bill”) to set up “AUTO PAY” today! Simply, sign in to your account, click “AUTO PAY” and follow the step-by-step instructions. For more information, contact Tamarac Customer Service at (954) 597-3590.

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?: Have a question? Want to request a ser-vice? If so, then the BIG RED BUTTON is for you! Simply log on to www.tamarac.org and click on the BIG RED BUTTON above the photo of the City Commission — from here you can report a pot hole or ask a ques-tion about your utility bill and everything in between! It’s convenient, easy, secure, and available 24-hours a day!

State and local statutes require you to have a Building Permit for many of the most com-mon home improvement projects — anything from adding a new sink to replacing your kitchen cabinets; adding a fence to building a utility shed. To ensure the safety of you and your loved ones, as well as to avoid any potential problems when you go to sell your home in the future, be sure to call Tamarac’s Building De-partment with any questions you may have. Also, before you apply for a Building Permit, you should check with your Ho-meowner’s Association for any restrictions they might have on the type of work being proposed. If you are going to hire someone to do the work, it is VERY IMPORTANT that they are properly licensed by either Broward County or the State of Florida. Many people don’t realize that some of the most common additions and remodeling jobs require building permits. For instance, replacing kitchen and bathroom cabinets, install-ing and/or replacing any type of sink, water heater, or any electrical upgrades such as: the installation of new outlets, upgrading of existing ones, or adding new light fixtures all require a building permit, as does the installation of cano-pies, awnings, and tents permanently attached to a build-ing or pool deck; the new installation or replacement of any windows, swing doors, hurricane shutters, fences, decking, gazebos, trellises, driveways and walkways. You may be asking yourself, why would I need a permit to install a sink, or any of the other items listed above — the simple answer: safety. Work done in your home or business must be done to the standards established by the building code. The permitting process is the best way to assure that those standards, and the quality of work done, meets all re-quirements and will be safe for use. Need more assistance? Please call us and let up help! Building Department (954) 597-3420 or view a detailed bro-chure about permits at www.tamarac.org/permits.

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TAMARAC THEATEROF PERFORMING ARTS

New show...“Butter my Popcorn with Broadway”

August 7 - August 8, 2010SHOW TIMES:

Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 pmand Sundays at 2:00 pmTICKETS: $20 per show

New show...“Ladies Who Lunch”

August 14 - August 15, 2010SHOW TIMES:

Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 pmand Sundays at 2:00 pmTICKETS: $20 per show

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ter soaks into the ground, and some of it flows over the ground into the stormwater drains which discharge into lakes and canals. Anything oth-er than rainwater in the storm drains will cause pollution. Pollution is anything that harms natu-ral resources; it can be trash floating on top of the water, debris under the water or chemicals suspended within the water table. There are many things that residents can do to prevent stormwater pollution just by practic-ing healthy household habits…

• Sweep up driveways, sidewalks and gut-ters and dispose of debris in the trash;

• Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway;

• Check your car for leaks and recycle your motor oil;

• Clean paintbrushes in a sink, not outdoors;• Pick up after your pet;• Don’t over-water your lawn; and• Never pour anything into a storm drain;

intentionally pouring pollutants into storm drains is dangerous to the environment and illegal.

For more information, contact Tamarac’s Pub-lic Works Department at (954) 597-3700. Re-member, we can all do our part to help reduce stormwater pollution.

Prevent Stormwater Pollution.

Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination in the rental or sale of housing because of: race; color; national origin; religion; marital status; pregnancy; sex; familial status; disability; age; sexual orien-tation; or gender identity. Do you suspect you have been a victim of Housing discrimination? Help is available. Don’t delay. For more information, or to file a complaint visit: www.hopefhc.com, or call the HOPE, Inc. Discrimination Helpline! Miami-Dade: ................................................................................... (305) 651-HOPE (4673) Broward: ...................................................................................................... (954) 567-0545

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T STARTS IN PARKS! By simply taking your run-ning routine out of the gym (and into any one of the City of Tamarac’s great parks) ups calorie burn

by about 5 percent, thanks to wind and varied terrain. And fluctuating outdoor temps further increase the number of calories you torch by about 7 percent because your body has to work to keep your thermostat dialed in to 98.6 degrees. Here are some easy work outs to do just about anywhere….preferably in one of our beautiful parks! Also make sure to get in your 10,000 steps a day by wearing a pedometer to

monitor yourself! Remember that stretching is an important part of any workout routine. It helps increase your flexibility and re-duce your chances of injury. It’s best to stretch the muscles you’ve used after your cool down although, if you have any chronically tight muscles, you may want to stretch those af-ter your warm up as well. You can get a great work out at any of the City’s four parks that have fitness trails. Visit Tephford Park, Sunset Point

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S P E C I A L E V E N T SSenior Lunch with Uncle Sam and Betsy RossEnjoy an All-American Lunch with special hosts Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings will be served while enjoying music and dancing. Get your tickets in advance at the Tamarac Community Center (space limited to the first 200 seniors).Where: Tamarac Community Center When: Thursday, July 1st, 12:00 pmFee: $5.00 per person

Happy Birthday America: July 4th Celebration!Celebrate the biggest and best birthday party in the City at the All-American Celebration Event! This year’s celebration will take place Sunday, July 4, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Tamarac Sports Complex. Everyone’s invited for this FREE event which will in-clude an outdoor concert with the band, NOW & THEN. This dynamic popular South Florida group will perform an energetic array of musical medleys to provide the perfect listening experience for our Country’s birthday! Be sure to grab your lawn chairs and cameras to get a snapshot with Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross as they make an appearance during the event! There will also be an en-tertainment area with fun rides, arts and crafts, and games to keep the children busy. The night’s not over until after the impressive and cho-reographed pyrotechnic fireworks display which kicks off promptly at 9:00 pm. The best part? It’s all FREE! For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 597-3620.Where: Tamarac Sports Complex When: Sunday, July 4th, 6:00 - 9:30 pmFee: FREE!

Princess PartyJoin us for a royal celebration and get treated like a princess. En-joy cupcakes, cookies, punch, games, crafts, and give-a-ways. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by royalty and have your picture taken with the Queen. Sign up at the Tamarac Commu-nity Center. Pre-registration is required (space limited to the first 100 children). Ages: 5 -11 years oldWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday August 28th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmFee: Residents: $10, Non-residents: $20

Artist of the Month ExhibitVisit the Tamarac Community Center to view:July: Ramona Tarrant Bryant, “Passion Reflected”, MultimediaAugust: Jillian Irizarry, “Esperantisme”, Mixed MediaSeptember: Petergaye Kisielwicz, Graphic Arts, and Dennis Hughs, Watercolors

Show Your Talent!Calling all local artists! Show off your creativity and share your love of art with the residents of Tamarac. If you are interested in displaying your artwork, applications are available at the Tamarac Community Center or call (954) 597-3635.

Become a Sponsor!Sponsoring a special event is a great marketing approach to reach your desired audience. By partnering with the City of Tamarac, we will provide you with an avenue to promote your business in the community. Contact Charlene Nevadomski, Special Events Manager at (954) 597-3635 for more information.

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TA M A R A C AT H L E T I C SThe following sports leagues are offered in the City of Tamarac. Please contact the sports league at the phone number provided for more information.

Youth Sports Leagues ......................... Phone Number Tackle, Flag Football/Cheerleading.... (954) 721-5131 Girl’s Softball/T-Softball ...................... (954) 933-3049 (www.tamaracgirlssoftball.com) Little League ...................................... (954) 720-0301 (www.tamaraclittleleague.com) T-Ball/Coach Pitch ............................. (954) 720-0301 Youth Basketball ................................ (954) 722-1166 Youth Football/Cheerleading .............. (954) 721-5131 Youth Soccer ...................................... (954) 804-5022 (www.tamaracsoccer.com)

Adult Leagues ...................................... Phone Number Coed Softball ..................................... (954) 720-7103 Men’s Basketball ................................ (954) 533-5538 Men's Basketball League (Over 30) ... (954) 720-7103 Men’s Soccer ..................................... (954) 553-0272 Men’s Softball .................................... (954) 726-2013

FA C I L I T Y L O C AT I O N SCaporella Aquatic Center (Wellness Center)

9300 N.W. 58 Street

Caporella Park5200 Prospect Road

Gary B Jones Park for People and Pups8101 Southgate Boulevard

Sunset Point Park11000 W. McNab Road

Tamarac Community Center (TCC)8601 W. Commercial Boulevard

Tamarac Multi-Purpose Center7531 N. University Drive

Tamarac Park / Recreation Center7501 N. University Drive

Tamarac Sports Complex9901 N.W. 77 Street

Tephford Park10003 Southgate Boulevard

Veterans Memorial Park7825 Southgate Boulevard

For more information about Tamarac’s Parks and Recreation and the programs and services we offer call (954) 597-3620. For a detailed map of our parks and facility locations, visit us online at www.tamarac.org/locations.

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A D U LT T R I P SRegister for all trips at the Tamarac Community Center located at 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. All bus trips will leave from this location. For information about any of our trips, call (954) 597-3620. Trips are subject to cancellation. No refunds one month prior to trip date (no exceptions).

Musical Series at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca RatonSolid Gold Music BandWhen: Friday, July 16th

(Bus leaves at 4:30 pm and returns at 10:00 pm) Fee: Residents: $10.00, Non-residents: $20.00

“Are We There Yet?”, Actor’s Playhouse When: Thursday, July 29th

(Bus leaves at 4:30 pm and returns at 10:00 pm)Fee: Residents: $35.00, Non-Residents: $45.00

Musical Series at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca RatonThat’s EntertainmentWhen: Friday, August 13th


“Mack and Mabel” – Broward Stage DoorWhen: Thursday, August 26th

(Bus leaves at 7:15 pm and returns at 11:00 pm)Fee: Residents: $40.00, Non-Residents: $50.00

Broadwalk Friday Fest – Hollywood Beach TheaterWhen: Friday, September 10th

(Bus leaves at 4:30 pm and returns at 11:00 pm)Fee: Residents: $10.00, Non-Residents:$20.00

LIPS: Dinner with the DivasWhen: Thursday, September 23rd


S E N I O R P R O G R A M SCalling all Seniors! Want to live a more vibrant life, form new friendships, feel a sense of achievement, and get in heart healthy shape? Be part of the fun and become a member of the award winning Tamarac Community Center Senior Program! With over 50 different activities, programs and services per week, there is truly something for everyone. The Senior Pro-gram has over 1200 members who participate in activities such as Jazzercise, clay workshops, painting, line dancing, scrabble, volleyball, chair yoga, and much, much more. Where else can you enjoy all these activities all for $25 a year! The Senior Program is available to seniors ages 55 and up from Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. For more infor-mation and to check out our program listing, please visit the Com-munity Center (8601 W Commercial Blvd.), or call (954) 597-3620, or visit us on the web at www.tamarac.org/parks. You can also get updates on the Senior Program through Twitter and Facebook (join our fan page “Parks and Recreation”).

Below is a list of the classes Tamarac’s Senior Program has to offer. Call (954) 597-3620 for more information...

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Arts & CraftsBadminton

Battle of Sexes TriviaBingo

Body BasicsCard MakingCard PlayingChair Yoga

Chicken Soup for the SoulCoed BasketballComputer ClassCreative WritingDuplicate Bridge

Happy Hookers ClubJazzercise

Jewelry MakingLine Dancing

Mah JongMediation

MoviesPaintingScrabble

Stretch & ToneTai Chi

Think Loft (Brain Games)Volleyball

Walking ClubWater Exercise ClassWeekly Dance Party

YogaYogalitesZumba

TEPHFORD PARK

Gary B Jones Park for People and PupsTamarac Dog park, the Gary B Jones Park for People and Pups will be closed on the following dates for quarterly main-tenance. Be sure to mark your calendars:When: Wednesday - Thursday, July 14 - 15, 2010 Wednesday - Thursday, October 13 - 14, 2010 Wednesday - Thursday, January 12 - 13, 2011

For more information about park maintenance, or any of Tamarac’s parks, call (954) 597-3620.

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A sense of COMMUNITY... It Starts in Parks! What trans-forms a crowd into a community? A chance for people to connect. Parks provide just that. Florida’s parks are where lifetime friendships are formed, where generational gaps are bridged, where people discover what they have in common. How do you grow a hometown with a sense of community?


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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program(Tomando Control de su Salud Aprenda a contolar su enfermedad cronica-Clase en Espanol disponsible. Llame a (954) 597-3642 para registrarse.)Do you suffer from a chronic disease? Classes are 2.5 hours, once a week over a 6 week period. Participants who suffer or who are caregivers to those with chronic disease are invited. Light refreshments will be served at each class. In partnership with the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Broward County. Days and times to be announced. Space is limited. Please call (954) 597-3642 to register.

Depression & Bipolar Peer Support GroupMeet with other women who share their personal experiences dealing with their mood disorders. For more information, call Depression and Bipolar Alliance at (954) 588-3272, or online at www.sfdbsa.com.When: Women’s Group: Every Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Co-ed Group: Every Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Lower Your Prescription CostsStart saving today with the City of Tamarac Prescription Discount Card program. Benefits include an average saving of 20%, free enrollment, coverage for all family members, and no income or age requirements. Please call Social Services at (954) 597-3642 for locations.

Women’s Individual Empowerment SessionsWomen of all ages will receive eight free individual counseling sessions. Topics include empowerment, self-improvement, relationships, legal issues, domestic violence and parent-ing. Sessions are facilitated by Lakshmi Subrahmanian, a licensed mental health counselor. Call (954)655-7040 to schedule an appointment. Tamarac residents only.

S O C I A L S E RV I C E SAll services are provided at the Tamarac Community Center (TCC) unless otherwise noted. Call the Information and Referral line at (954) 597-3642 for more information on social service programs that may be available in Broward County. For transportation issues, to register for our Transportation Program or to inquire about transit, please call (954) 597-3649. Schedules for the Red and Yellow Transit Routes are available at www.tamarac.org and at City facilities.

SERVICES/ GROUPS

Alzheimer’s Support Group1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 - 11:30 am.

Bereavement Support GroupWhen: Every Monday, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Eye ScreeningsPlease call (954) 597-3642 to schedule an appointment.

Free 911 Cell Phones for Seniors2nd Monday of each month at 9:30 am. Call (954) 597-3642 to set up an appointment. Donations of cell phones are accepted.

Free Eyeglass Repair ProgramWhen: Every Tuesday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Free Individual Senior Counseling: Contact Sharon Roseman, LCSW at (954) 895-6031 for an appointment. Residents only.

Hearing ScreeningsWhen: Cancelled for the months July, August and September.

Resumes in October: 1st Wednesday of each month, 9:00 - 10:45 am

MammovanMobile Mammography Screening provided by North Broward Hospital District. Most insurance is accepted. If insurance is un-available, there will be a $75 fee to cover the cost. A referral is recommended. No HMO taken. Call (954) 597-3642 to sched-ule your appointment.

Meals on Wheels: LunchServed at 11:30 am for seniors 60 and older. Suggested dona-tion is $2. Provided by Broward Meals on Wheels. Must reserve a meal no later than noon the day prior by calling Patrick Massa-quoi at (954) 724-2544 between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.

Osteoporosis ScreeningsCall 1-800-257-0944 to schedule an appointment.

Project SAFEWhen: 2nd Monday of each month, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Senior Coping Skills GroupWhen: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Senior Social Join us for bagels and coffee and an educational lecture. When: Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:00 am

SHINE CounselorServing Health Insurance Needs for the Elderly. Call to speak to a SHINE counselor: (954) 745-9779.

Veterans AdvisorWhen: Cancelled for the months July, August and September.

Resumes in October: Every Friday, 8:00 - 11:00 am

The City relies on the involvement of volunteers to build a strong sense of community. Our volunteers participate in a wide vari-ety of activities including helping seniors, participating in special events, assisting the Parks and Recreation Department and other ac-tivities. We are currently in need of volunteers for our senior pro-gram to help with activities such as the dance, senior social, etc. If you have some time and would like to get involved, please contact us by email at [email protected] or call (954) 597-3642. Thank you for your interest and support, we look forward to welcoming you to our volunteer program.


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C A P O R E L L AA Q U AT I C C E N T E R

Visit the Caporella Aquatic Center located at 9300 NW 58 Street. Enjoy its many amenities including a 25 meter swimming pool with zero depth entry and slide, children’s water playground, 3,000 sq.ft. fitness room, locker rooms, picnic tables, and more.

Early Lap Swimming:Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 - 10:00 am

Pool Hours:Weekdays: Pool: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Slide and Sprayground: 2:30 - 6:00 pmWeekends: Pool, Slide, and Sprayground: 10:00 am - 6:00 pmSummer: Pool, Slide, and Sprayground: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (June, July, August)

For Aquatic Center rental information and fees,please call (954) 597-3660.

Pro-active Arthritis Water Exercise ClassWork on balance and coordination while increasing range of mo-tion, joint flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness without causing strain.When: Monday, 10:30 - 11:30 am, and Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30 pmFee: Senior Program Members: Free Non-Senior Program Members: $2.00 per class

Swim LessonsSwim Lessons are offered for beginner level swimmers. Swim-mers will learn front float, back float, and general arm and leg motions for swimming freestyle and backstroke.

Parents/Tots (Ages 3 -5): Monday/Wednesday, 6:00 - 6:45 pm; Tuesday/Thursday, 5:00 - 5:45 pm; Saturday, 9:00 - 9:45 am & 10:00 - 10:45 amLevel 1 (Ages 6 & over): Monday/Wednesday, 5:00 - 5:45 pm; Tuesday/Thursday, 5:00 - 5:45 pm & 6:00 - 6:45 pm; Saturday, 9:00 - 9:45 amLevel 1 (Advanced): Saturday, 10:00 - 10:45 amLevel 2 (Intermediate, Ages 6-16)Adult Level 1 (Ages 17 & over): Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00 - 6:45 pmFee: Residents: $40.00, Non-residents: $50.00

Competitive Swim TeamBeginners to serious competitors of all ages can join the com-petitive swim team. Private lessons are also available. Call (954) 597-3660 for more information.

Water AerobicsGet a total body workout to improve motor skills, balance, strength, and posture. Moderate to high level of cardio will be achieved.When: Monday/Wednesday, 6:00 - 6:45 pmFee: Residents: $45, Non-residents: $55

Now that you’ve read about [just a few] of the great programs and activities Tamarac’s Parks and Recreation Department offers... Flip For It! and read the City’s informative magazine, the Tam-A-Gram!

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W E L L N E S S C E N T E RWe invite you to visit the Tamarac Wellness Center (9300 N.W. 58th Street). We have a variety of free weights, life fitness machines, treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, recumbent life-cycles, stationary bikes and more. The Wellness Center offers a friendly non-competitive workout environment with an awe-some view of our competitive pool or community garden. If this is your first visit, our qualified friendly staff will show you around and get you familiar with the equipment. We also have per-sonal training sessions available. Visit the Tamarac Wellness Center today at 9300 NW 58th Street or contact us at (954) 597-3661 or visit our website at www.tamarac.org/parks.

Park, Tamarac Sports Complex or Caporella Park and start your work out today! As an example, a work out for Tephford Park is highlighted below.

Tephford Park, located at 10003 Southgate Boulevard, is host to a 1.5 mile fitness trail, rock climbing structure and more. Try this 70 minute work-out: 5 minutes ..... Warm-up – brisk jog. 10 minutes ..... Walk or jog – this is your baseline, you

should be able to speak but not be huff-ing and puffing.

5 minutes ..... Speed walk or run – pick up the pace so that you’re above baseline.

15 minutes ..... Walk or jog – Slow down enough to low-er your heart rate back to baseline.

5 minutes ..... Speed walk or run – increase your pace here so you’re working hard.


5 minutes ..... Speed walk or run – increase your pace here so you’re working hard.


5 minutes ..... Cool down with an easy walk and stretch.

Other parks to discover within the City include, Sun-set Point Park (11000 W. McNab Rd.), Caporella Park (5200 Prospect Rd.), and the Tamarac Sports Complex (9901 N.W. 77 St.) — each of which have various exer-cise trails and activities designed to help you stay fit! (Ex-cerpts taken from: http://www.womenshealthmag.com; http://exercise.about.com; http://www.timesonline.co.uk)

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