Mason and Deerfield Township - CenterPoint Fall 2015

FALL 2015

News and Activities for Mason and Deerfi eld Township

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News and Activities for Mason and Deerfi eld Township

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50 degree and certificate programs.

Sinclair’s Courseview Campus Center | 5386 Courseview Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040-2362 | (513) 339-1212

BEST ROADTO YOUR

FUTURE

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREES

Complete Sinclair associate degrees designed for transfer into four-year schools. Sinclair partners with area universities

the Mason Campus, making transfer seamless for students. Featured programs:

• Associate of Arts

• Associate of Science

• Business Administration

• Communication Studies

• Engineering University Transfer

• Psychology

• Political Science

• Social Work

• Sociology

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Sinclair is on the cutting edge of IT, meetingthe region’s demand for IT industry experts. Featured programs:

• Network Engineering

• Secure System Administration

• Software Development

HEALTH SCIENCES

Health Sciences programs have earned a strong reputation for preparing professionals to encourage healthy lifestyles, assess levels of wellness, and treat compromised health:

• Biotechnology

• Medical Assisting

•

• Mental Health

• Nurse Aide Training

• Pharmacy Technician

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Reimbursement Specialist

• Specimen Processing

• Sterilization Processing

IN MASON

I moved to Mason in 1996 when the population was 14,366. Today, Mason’s population is approximate-ly 33,000. There are more than 700 businesses within our City boundaries and we are home to some of the

region’s largest national and international companies. Mason’s population is 9% foreign born, and 15% of our residents speak a language other than En-glish, while 5% are under 18 years of age and 9% are over 65 years of age. We are a growing community with a rich diversity.

While City services and schools play a signi� cant role in building the com-munity, it takes individual residents and businesses to create a neighborhood spirit. Being a good neighbor is a signi� cant part of what makes Mason a great community. Whether it’s helping to mow a lawn, shovel a walk, pick up a newspaper, bring in the mail, watch over someone’s home while they are gone, caring for an overgrown � ower bed, cleaning out gutters, mending a fence, or simply checking in on someone who lives alone, is ill, or has recently had sur-gery, it’s looking after one another that makes our community a better place to live and work while helping to keep the community beautiful. Reaching out and helping our neighbors is an important part of community life.

Making Our Community Home

Effi ciency in Government

Eric HansenCity of Mason Manager

There are plenty of examples one could use to say that ef� ciency in government is an oxymoron. If you follow the news, you have undoubtedly heard about many governments having � nancial dif� culties. As I write this, Greece is nearing bankruptcy, Puerto Rico is considering it, and states, cities, and other local governments are either in default or have been placed on � scal emergency. Our own federal government is $18 trillion in debt.

Is it even possible to � nd a government that ef� ciently uses the peoples’ money, provides ex-ceptional, core governmental services, maintains a healthy and growing commercial environment, and offers its residents an outstanding quality of life?

Yes. Deer� eld Township is such a place.Even before the economy took a downturn in 2008, we put plans and budgeting procedures

in place to spend no more money than we took in, and to pay off debt early whenever possible. We are now starting to see the fruits of our budgeting practices and discipline. Over the past 20 years, we have been blessed in Deer� eld Township with enough commercial growth to improve our infrastructure, build adequate public safety buildings, construct a new public works facility, and plan for a new administration building without incurring any additional debt.

At the start of 2008 the township was $50 million in debt. I am proud to say that we have a plan for the township to be completely debt free by the year 2020. That is � ve years ahead of schedule. What does this mean for our residents?

It means we should have adequate funds to provide core government services of � re, police, roads, parks, and general government for the fore-seeable future. It means we will not be asking you to vote on any levies, other than renewing the park levy in 2023. And it means we will be able to keep taxes low and still deliver quality, core governmental services.

Deer� eld Township is the envy of many surrounding governments when it comes to � scal management and accountability. Rest assured, we take our � scal responsibility very seriously.

With a population of a little more than 38,000 residents, Deer� eld Township is the largest community in Warren County. Yet we operate with a lean staff—about half the staff of other communities—and are still able to provide some of the best governmental services in the region. We are able to do this by partnering with the Warren County Sheriff’s Of� ce for our policing, and the Warren County Engineer’s Of� ce on many road projects. Working with other governmental bodies allows us to work more ef� ciently and not duplicate efforts and departments.

Running governments ef� ciently does not happen by accident. It requires strong leadership and strategic planning by those in elected of� ce, while holding to conservative principals of limited government. It is also made possible through the hard work of our staff, who are equally as dedicated to making Deer� eld Township the best place in the region for you to call home.

It’s for these reasons and many more I am proud to live in Deer� eld Township, and honored to represent you on the Board of Trustees.

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When I came here I was looking for a community.Then I realized I was helping to make one.

Pete PattersonDeerfi eld TownshipPresidentENROLL NOW!

www.sinclair.edu/courseview

50 degree and certificate programs.

Sinclair’s Courseview Campus Center | 5386 Courseview Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040-2362 | (513) 339-1212

BEST ROADTO YOUR

FUTURE

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREES

Complete Sinclair associate degrees designed for transfer into four-year schools. Sinclair partners with area universities

the Mason Campus, making transfer seamless for students. Featured programs:

• Associate of Arts

• Associate of Science

• Business Administration

• Communication Studies

• Engineering University Transfer

• Psychology

• Political Science

• Social Work

• Sociology

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Sinclair is on the cutting edge of IT, meetingthe region’s demand for IT industry experts. Featured programs:

• Network Engineering

• Secure System Administration

• Software Development

HEALTH SCIENCES

Health Sciences programs have earned a strong reputation for preparing professionals to encourage healthy lifestyles, assess levels of wellness, and treat compromised health:

• Biotechnology

• Medical Assisting

•

• Mental Health

• Nurse Aide Training

• Pharmacy Technician

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Reimbursement Specialist

• Specimen Processing

• Sterilization Processing

IN MASON

Fall 2015 CenterPoint 1

REGISTRATIONALL PROGRAMS

Registration BeginsPremier members Friday, August 21, 8 a.m.Open Monday, August 24, 8 a.m.

Register online at www.imaginemason.org

The programs and events in CenterPoint are brought to you by the City of Mason,which operates Mason Community Center.Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040, p 513.229.8555 f 513.229.8556

Mason Community Center Walk-in, online at www.imaginemason.org, or by phone at 513.229.8555

On The Cover... Police Take Active Role in the Community

On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Mason Police were dispatched for a vehicle which had struck a deer along State Route 741. Offi cer Tommy Donley was the fi rst to arrive on the scene and found a deceased doe and fawn. Offi cer Stephanie Neal arrived on scene to assist. Upon further investigation they located another newborn fawn nearby. Shortly after being struck, the doe gave birth to the two fawns. After attempting to make contact with a local deer sanctuary they discovered had closed, Offi cers Donley and Neal contacted the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for assistance. Following some advice from ODNR Offi cers, Donley and Neal placed the fawn nearby hoping another doe would adopt the newborn. A Clearcreek Township Offi cer heard of the plight of the fawn and contacted Mason Offi cers Donley and Neal to off er assistance. A local family with a farm responded, adopting the newborn fawn.

Offi cer Tommy Donley carries a newborn fawn to safety.

Recreation programs and facilities presented by the City of Mason are open to all citizens regardless of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or disability, including those who live outside of Mason and those who do not have a community center membership. City of Mason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us if you require special accommodations.

Mason Community Center Activities

PROGRAM FEESProgram fees are set by membership and residency:

PRE: Premier pass holderBAS: Basic pass holderMR: Mason resident (if you reside within the boundaries of the City of Mason)

NR: Non-resident

Mason Community Center ActivitiesSpecial Events23 Aquatics39Enrichment25 Fitness/Health27 Sports35

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AthletaRBC Associates

NatorpsGrace Green Beauty

Henna Art-Aid of CincinnatiRevelation Chiropractic

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LILIAS FOLANwww.liliasyoga.com

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MASON COMMUNITY CENTER

REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST �� FOR ACTIVITY NUMBER ��-��:Visit www.imaginemason.org if you already have an account or call ��.��.�� Premier Members �� Registered Yoga Basic Members �� Teachers �� Mason Residents �� Non-Residents �� At the door � �

SUNDAYSEPTEMBER ��

VENDOR FAIR�� a.m. – p.m.

SPONSOR/PARTNER STUDIO

FEATURED ORGANIZATION

Part of Proceeds of Event will be donated to Project Yoga

www.projectyogacincinnati.org

VENDORSWhole Foods

AthletaRBC Associates

NatorpsGrace Green Beauty

Henna Art-Aid of CincinnatiRevelation Chiropractic

One Dog Organic Bakeryand MORE!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS � a.m. Registration Opens

�:�� - ��:�� a.m. Yoga Class

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�� a.m. - �� p.m. Lilias Folan

��:� a.m. - �� p.m. Wildflower Café

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KATY KNOWLESwww.projectyogacincinnati.org

LILIAS FOLANwww.liliasyoga.com

ROGER NULLwww.beyouproductions.com/

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David F. NicholsMayor

[Vacant]Council Member

Victor KiddVice Mayor

Jim FoxCouncil Member

Barbara Berry-SpaethCouncil Member

Char PelfreyCouncil Member

Don PrinceCouncil Member

John WahleFiscal Offi cer

Chris RomanoVice President

Dan CoreyTrustee

Pete PattersonPresident

6000 Mason-Montgomery Road • Mason, Ohio 45040Offi ce Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

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4900 Parkway Dr., Suite 150 • Deerfi eld Township, Ohio 45040Offi ce Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Friday

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Main Number513.229.8500

City Hotlines513.229.8502

Administration513.229.8510

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Finance513.229.8530

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Police Department Administration

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Public Utilities513.229.8570

Public Works513.229.8580

Tax Offi ce513.229.8535

Utility Customer Service513.229.8533

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Cincinnati Water Works513.591.7700

AdministratorBill Becker

513.701.6973bbeck@deerfi eldtwp.com

Assistant Administrator/Community Development Director

Lois McKnight513.701.6964

lmckn@deerfi eldtwp.com

Public WorksEric Reiners

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Parks and Recreation DirectorJoel Smiddy

513.701.6975jsmiddy@deerfi eldtwp.com

Fiscal Offi cerJohn Wahle

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TrusteeDan Corey

513.774.0781dcorey@deerfi eldtwp.com

TrusteeChris Romano513.678.0112

cromano@deerfi eldtwp.com

TrusteePete Patterson513.739.2436

ppatterson@deerfi eldtwp.com

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During the summer months, owners of above- and in-ground swimming pools spend time and money ensuring that the chlorine level is regulated to prevent bacterial and algae growth which can cause those using the pool to become ill. However, once the season is over and the pool is ready to be closed, residual chlo-rine discharge can become an issue for wildlife living in the area when the pool is drained.

Just as the chlorine was so effective at killing the bacteria and algae during the year, it can also kill the natural plant and animal life in the waterway. To pro-tect animals and plants, pool owners should turn off pool chlorinators sever-al days before they plan to empty their pool.

Protect OurEnvironment

Helpful Hints for WinterizingSwimming Pools

Township Fall Leaf Pick Up and Schedule

Powder Keg Trail Race Set to Blastoff

Also, be aware that a large amount of discharge water can create an erosion problem. Placing a rock run at the end of the discharge hose will help disperse the water’s force. Please be considerate of your neigh-bors and do not discharge your pool onto your neighbor’s yard. Be mindful as to what happens to the water as it is discharged, as standing water can create a mosquito problem.

If you have questions regarding the discharge of swimming pool water, please call the City of Mason Public Utilities De-partment at 513.229.8570.

Deer� eld Township’s fall leaf pick up is scheduled to begin November 2nd and will continue through November 27th. Leaf pick up guidelines are as follows:

Crews will only pick up bagged leaves; paper or plastic bags are preferred. To conserve space, please mulch the leaves prior to bagging them, if possible. The

Deer� eld Township’s Powder Keg Trail Race is known as one of the most chal-lenging trail races in the area. Participants have a “blast” running through the woods of Carter Park, along the Little Miami Riv-er, and winding their way back through obstacles, stumps, trees, and whatever else nature might have in store for them!

This scenic course explores the trails of the historic King Mansion property. Par-ticipants follow along the river on the old abandoned King Road, and can explore an old dam. They then make their ascent to the top of the dam via a series of steps.

As part of the ‘Dirt Days Trail Series,’ the Powder Keg is sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports. Winners in the top male and female divisions will receive a new pair of running shoes. Other division winners will also receive prizes, but everyone re-ceives a medal.

The Powder Keg Race is not stroll-er-friendly.

Race proceeds bene� t The Arts Alliance for its Take pART Scholarship Initiative, which gives children the opportunity to attend summer art camps.

bags should be securely tied and placed in the grass berm in front of your residence. Please DO NOT include grass clippings, twigs, rocks, etc. in the bags.

Bags of leaves should be placed out at the street on the same day you typi-cally place your trash out for curbside pick up. Your trash haulers may pick up

some of the bagged leaves, depending on your service provider. The Township crews will be around the day following your normal trash service to pick up any bagged leaves that were not taken. De-pending on the weather and the volume of bags placed for pick up, leaf pick up days may vary.

Powder Keg Trail Race Set to Blastoff Powder Keg Race

Saturday, August 22 9:00 a.m.Carter Park, 1720 King Ave., Kings Mills, OH

45034

$15 per personT-shirts: $10 each

Register atwww.runningtime.net


The Mason Historical Society’s fourth annual Cemetery Walk is scheduled for Monday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m; (rain date: Tuesday, October 20) This event will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mason. The lantern-lighted Cemetery Walk will be led by guides to different areas of the cemetery where members of the Mason Community Players will por-tray the early residents and speak about signi� cant events that occurred in the City. Veterans from multiple wars will be portrayed, including William Mason and

Robert Mount. This will be a live histo-ry lesson of early Mason focusing on the City’s Bicentennial heritage. Even if you have participated in past Cemetery Walk events, you won’t want to miss this spe-cial Bicentennial edition featuring new portrayals not presented previously.

Tickets will be available in September at the Mason Historical Society locat-ed at 207 W. Church Street. Your ticket price will include refreshments and a � ashlight. There may even be zombie sightings and other surprises!

Mason2015.org

CelebratingMason’s200th birthdayin 2015

Thanks to our Bicentennial Sponsors for giving back to the community

Great Wolf Lodge® is the registered trademark of Great Lakes Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and member of the Great Wolf Resorts family of companies.

With your help and the support of the City of Mason, the Mason Parks & Rec-reation Foundation has been working toward building an inclusive playground called Common Ground. This play-ground will allow people of all abilities to play together. The Foundation’s goal is to raise $3 million. Look for the slide at Bicentennial events and Mason Community Center to do-nate today. Visit: www.MasonParksFoundation.org for more information.

Mason Historical Society Cemetery Walk

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Have Fun, Stay SafeScan the QR Code below to download the free CodeRED Mobile Alert app and stay informed of weather conditions and other safety notifi cations throughout the Bicentennial Birthday Party and after.

Like us on our new Facebook page for the latest Bicentennial news and happenings throughout 2015 at www.Facebook.com/masonbicentennial2015.

@2015Mason

Mark Your Calendar December 14 Bicentennial Closing Ceremony

and Time Capsule Placement

Location: Great Wolf Lodge

Mark Your Calendar


Mason Fire Cots

Each year, Mason ambulances respond to more than 2,700 calls for emergency medical services (EMS). In most cases, the transport process results in the need for paramedics to remove the patient. Over the course of the transport process, paramedics place the patient on one of several devices that require them to lift the patient to facilitate removal to the hospital. Lifting patients on a frequent basis presents a safety risk to paramedics and patients. In May, power cot systems were placed in Mason’s four ambulances. The cots were partially funded through a $40,000 grant from the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, with $100,000 additional funding provided by the City. The cots help lift and move patients, reducing potential injury to both the patients and paramedics.

Kings Schools Welcomes New LeadershipTim Ackermann has been named Superintendent of Kings Local School District starting August 1. For the past four years, Ackermann has served as Milford City Schools’ assistant superintendent, and prior to that he was the district’s director of human resources and special education. Ackermann replaces Dr. Valerie Browning, who left the Kings Local School District to become the superintendent at Pickerington Local Schools. Ackermann and wife, Kate, live in Milford with their three daughters.

Mason Community Center, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren & Clinton Counties, will host the eighth annual Rubber Duckie Regaffl e on Saturday, October 10 from 12 to 4 p.m. The rubber duck race will begin at 2 p.m.

Since 1978, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren & Clinton Counties has been providing children one-to-one support that can change their lives forever. This nonprofi t organization matches boys and girls, ages 6 to 12, wanting guidance, friendship, and support with an adult role model who

Kings Local Schools also welcomes new Athletic Director Tyler Miller to take over the position held by Phil Poggi, who will leave to head up Sycamore Community Schools’ athletic programs. Miller is a 2004 Middletown High School graduate and earned degrees from Ohio State and Xavier universities in education and sports administration. Miller previously served as Kings’ facility coordinator.

Jeff Wright will join the Kings Local School District as its new business director. Wright served the last four years as Milford’s city manager.

shares similar interests and has the desire to improve someone else’s life.

The eighth annual Rubber Duckie Regaffl e is a fund-raising event, including a raffl e and rubber duck race, to support the mission of helping children succeed. Register at www.imaginemason.org for your rubber duck and stay tuned to City of Mason Recreation on Facebook and Twitter @MasonOHRec for dates to come in and purchase a duck or raffl e tickets in the Community Center lobby.

Please contact Tammy Stebelton with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren and Clinton Counties for more information and day-of tickets at 513.932.3966.

Tim Ackermann Tyler Miller

shares similar interests and has the desire to improve

Facebook and Twitter @MasonOHRec for dates to come in and purchase a duck or raffl e tickets in the

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MASON CITYSCHOOLS

MASON CITYSCHOOLS

RONDA JOHNSONThree Questions with

Mason City Schools Treasurer Ronda Johnson has a year under her belt as the Chief Financial Offi cer for the high-performing school district with 10,800 students and a $100 million annual operating budget.

As someone who highly values collaboration, Johnson worked to build strong relationships with school staff this year, and developed partnerships with elected offi cials and local business leaders as she advocated for stable state funding during this spring’s Biennial Budget process.

Johnson came to Mason with more than 15 years of fi nancial and organizational experience, and most recently concurrently served as treasurer of both the Oak Hills Local School District and the Wyoming City School District. She is married to her high school sweetheart, David. They are their 12-year-old daughter Libby’s greatest fans.

MASON CITY SCHOOLS TREASURER

You’ve just closed the books on your fi rst full fi scal year in Mason City Schools. What’s your biggest takeaway as you look back on that fi rst year?

I came to Mason because of the strong reputation for incredible academic suc-cess combined with deep commitment to � nancial stewardship. Those two don’t always go hand-in-hand, but after a year

of living the work I can say that every day I see evidence of both. Widespread across the school community are high expecta-tions for student achievement but always a watchful eye on resources. Our Board

of Education, our administrative team, our staff, and our parents—everyone holds those core beliefs.

How do you allocate funds that meet student needs with fewer resources?

Our school district needs � nancial sta-bility in order to continue to deliver the high quality education and opportunities our students deserve and our community expects. Staff and parents want to focus on the academic achievement of students and not running school levies. School

funding in Ohio challenges that notion and it’s harder every year to craft a bud-get that supports our staff and provides the resources they need for our students. Whether it is state funding reductions or more unfunded mandates, federal and state politics are in� uencing our schools

signi� cantly and jeopardizing our abili-ty to maintain � nancial stability. Strong communities—like Mason—will need to loudly advocate for public policy that provides truly adequate resources and allows local control.

It looks like some of the district’s state funding will be diverted in two years since Governor Kasich vetoed the Tangible Personal Property Tax (TPP) reimbursement payments for FY 17. Is there anything more that can be done?

I very much appreciated the support of our families and staff members who joined us in the � ght for our $7 million in TPP funding at the State level. While we are disappointed with the Governor’s veto of our funding, we remain committed to continue to work with our legislators on

a possible long-term solution. However, as I noted earlier, every year seems to be a bigger challenge so our folks need to stay engaged. We will continue to prioritize our resources based on the needs of students and staff, while at the same time working on strategies to � ll the $7 million hole in

our revenue. If you are interested in get-ting involved in helping to advocate for Mason City Schools about stable funding, and other issues like reduced testing, con-sider joining our Public Policy Advocacy Network. Simply email [email protected] to help!


Through a sponsorship from the City of Mason, the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District recently launched the Thomas C. Spellmire Water Conservation Exhibit. Mr. Spellmire was a District Board Member and a strong advocate for protecting Warren County’s natural resources.

The new Thomas C. Spellmire Water Conservation Education Exhibit is a 24-foot technologically advanced water educa-tion display on wheels. It features the � rst mobile augmented reality sandbox in the State of Ohio. The educational goal is for visitors to leave the exhibit with the knowl-edge that they are connected to streams and watersheds. The themes and displays inside the exhibit include the following:1. Water shapes the land—In this unique

sand table, visitors manipulate sand into landforms. Then motion-sensored technology projects images onto the sand, showing waterways, topographic contour lines, rain, and water move-ment on the land.

We’re gearing up for our annual Touch-A-Truck event at the Deer� eld Towne Center, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Participants will have the opportuni-ty to climb and explore a variety of vehicles, including an am-bulance, � re truck, mass casualty truck, ladder truck, SWAT truck, and sheriff vehicles. They’ll see a canine unit, too. The event offers free car seat safety inspections and Sheriff booth giveaways. Enjoy free face painting provided by Skidaddles Anytime Day Care. Touch-A-Truck is admission free.

We promise a bewitching evening of fun at the Annual Hal-loween Treat Street. Deer� eld Township and the Deer� eld Towne Center have cooked up a spell-binding evening for the whole family! Trick-or-Treat from store to store and en-joy the petting zoo, Deer� eld Fire Rescue, balloon animals, and more! It’s admission free fun for everyone, so get into your favorite costume and head to the Deer� eld Towne Cen-ter Halloween Treat Street!

Water Conservation Education Exhibit

Family Fun for Everyone at the Deerfi eld Towne Center

2. Water is life—At this display visitors use a touch screen to learn about the life that lives in the stream and how people play a role in keeping streams healthy.

3. Water needs to be protected—This display is a large screen that has push button facts about major rivers and watersheds.This high-tech and interactive exhibit

will serve the community through educa-tional outreach for school functions, fes-tivals, and more. Visit the exhibit during the Bicentennial Birthday Party on Sep-tember 18 & 19, located on the Munic-ipal Center campus. For more informa-tion, please contact Amy Pond at Warren County Soil and Water Conservation Dis-trict at 513.695.2530.

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Halloween Treat StreetFriday, October 23, 2015

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Deerfi eld Towne Center

Touch-A-TruckSaturday, September 12, 2015

Noon - 4:00 p.m.Deerfi eld Towne Center

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When Dolores Cunningham’s family told her she wasn’t hearing as well as she used to, her � rst reaction was not to believe them. “I thought they were nuts,” says the 81-year-old Liberty Township resident.

Her husband, age 85, has worn hearing aids for years to compensate for dam-age sustained during military service. He coaxed Dolores to get her ears checked, and her daughter recommended an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor at Group Health, TriHealth Physician Partners, in the Mason Community Center.

“The doctor cleaned some wax out of my ears and said I could have my hearing tested right in the same building,” Do-lores says.

She made an appointment with Group Health Audiology the following week and learned that she did have some hear-ing loss.

“It went very well. I was very im-pressed. Jeannie [Marchionda, audiolo-gist] said I could try hearing aids, but she didn’t push me. She gave me options and told me what she thought I’d be happiest with,” Dolores relates.

With her new hearing aids, Dolores says hearing conversations is easier, and many people don’t even notice she is wearing them.

Hearing Loss: A Common ProblemAbout 20 percent of adult Americans ex-perience some degree of hearing loss, and one in three people over age 65 has hear-ing loss, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America.

Brian Cusick, M.D., an ENT with Ma-son Group Health, says the most com-mon causes of hearing loss in adults are aging and noise.

Dr. Cusick advises, “Seek evaluation

Brian Cusick, M.D., and Group Health Audiology see patients in the Mason Community Center, 6010 Mason-Montgomery Road. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 513.246.7010.

Ready to Get Your Hearing Checked?Ear, nose, and throat physicians work closely with audiologists to fi nd solutions for hearing problems. An audiologist is a certifi ed, degreed professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and manages hearing loss and balance conditions related to the ear.

At Mason Group Health Audiology, audiologists identify the degree of hearing loss and whether it is due to nerve problems and/or conduction problems with the bones of the ear, eardrum, or other ear structures.

Hearing aids are a valuable tool, and an audiolo-gist can evaluate whether they are a good option to improve your hearing.

Tips for Better Hearingwhen you feel you are not picking up sounds and conversations around you—or if family members are recommending you get your hearing checked.”

Removing wax and � uid and correct-ing structural damage with surgery are some of the options available to certain patients with hearing loss.

Identifying Children with Hearing LossLess than .3 percent of children have hearing problems. Infant screenings at birth and school screenings help with early diagnosis. In addition, parents may notice other signs of hearing issues, such as their child turning up the television volume, having problems with school performance, or problems with speech.

Wax or � uid in the middle ear may contribute to hearing dif� culties and can be easily treated.

A condition causing overgrowth of bone in the middle ear—called otoscle-rosis—may interfere with hearing and re-quire surgical correction as people reach their 20s and 30s.

For children as well as adults, repeated exposure to loud noises through personal listening devices, loud machinery, or oth-er noisy activities may permanently dam-age hearing.

Protect Your HearingDr. Cusick recommends simple ways to protect your hearing:

• Wear ear plugs when you are ex-posed to loud noises—machinery, a loud concert, a lawn mower.

• Use a moderate volume for devices you put in your ears.

• Do not use Q-tips (cotton swabs) in your ears, which can cause wax buildup and lessen hearing.

• Get a hearing test sooner rather than later, especially if the hearing loss is just in one ear. Your chances of cor-recting hearing loss increase with early intervention.

In addition, Dr. Cusick notes that sud-den loss of hearing may indicate an inner ear infection, which should be treated as early as possible.

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USPS Approves City’s Request to UseMason, Ohio, for Addresses

in City LimitsThe City of Mason is pleased to announce that due to our community’s growth, we received approval from the U.S. Postal Service to begin using “Mason, Ohio,” as the of� cial last line of all mailing ad-dresses for properties located within Ma-son City limits. Effective immediately, this changes all Mason properties with the postal ZIP Codes of 45036, 45034, and 45039 to “Mason, Ohio” in place of “Lebanon, Ohio,” “Kings Mills, Ohio,” or “Maineville, Ohio.” No changes have been made to your � ve-digit ZIP Code.

“We appreciate the U.S. Postal Service’s approval of our request, as this change is a signi� cant step toward the City’s goal to have all addresses in Mason City lim-its,” said Mayor David F. Nichols. “This change will reduce confusion about prop-

erty lines, community identity, and juris-dictional boundaries, while also improving the City’s ability to provide emergency re-sponse services to residents and businesses located within our community.”

The City is mainly served by the Ma-son, Ohio, post of� ce (45040), while por-tions of the community are served by the Lebanon, Ohio, post of� ce to the north (45036), the Kings Mills, Ohio, post of� ce

to the east (45034), and the Maineville, Ohio, post of� ce (45039) to the east and south. Those properties served by other post of� ce locations previously had to la-bel their mail as “Lebanon, Ohio,” “Kings Mills, Ohio,” or “Maineville, Ohio,” for delivery purposes—even if living in the City of Mason—which caused much con-fusion for both residents and business customers.

IN other ARTS News...August 20 - Whimsical Wire Wall Art$20 per person 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Evendale Cultural Arts Center

September 24 - Stamped and Stenciled Canvas$20 per person 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Evendale Cultural Arts Center

The Arts Alliance will welcome the commu-nity to the 10th annual FallFair Arts Festi-val to be held on Saturday, September 19 at Cottell Park from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This lovely event will showcase more than 80 local and regional artists featuring various mediums including painting, wood-working, ceramics, jewelry, � ber arts, pho-tography, and much more, all held on the ground of Cottell Park. This family friendly event will also include music and food.

The FallFair Arts Festival includes a children’s art making tent. Along with other performers, guests may enjoy chil-dren’s musical groups.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the FallFair Arts Festival, organizers plan on enlisting a group called the “Bombshells” to knit “graf� ti” for 10 trees at the park. These beautiful afghans will be auctioned off to help raise funding for The Arts Al-

FallFair Arts Festival 2015!liance’s Take pART Initiative, which gives children the opportunity to go to summer art camps.

Guests may enjoy the painting exhibit inside the Snyder House entitled Cows, Roosters, Chickens and Hens celebrating rural Warren County. Also featured inside the Snyder House will be a silent auction, including 30 works of art donated by the FallFair artists. All proceeds from the si-lent auction will bene� t Take pART.

The FallFair Arts Festival is free to the community. The parking fee will be $5 per car. Paid parking guests will receive a coupon to enter a drawing for a free gift basket.

The Arts Alliance is looking for vol-unteers for the FallFair Arts Festival. If interested, please call 513.309.8585. For more information about The Arts Alli-ance, visit www.the-arts-alliance.org

The Arts Alliance’s ART BAR - Create, ParTake and Be Merry!

To register and for more information: www.the-arts-alliance.org

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erty lines, community identity, and juris- to the east (45034), and the Maineville,


Swim With MasonMason Swim Academy Learn to Swim program, powered by SwimAmerica, encourages safety, � tness and health, op-portunities for advancement, and fun. Most people will be exposed to a water activity sometime in their lifetime and the American Red Cross and SwimAmerica promote the ability to swim as the most important safety skill you can have. Ma-son’s Learn to Swim program teaches proper stroke mechanics and safety skills that will help your child be a strong, con-� dent swimmer.

Each station MSA offers builds well de� ned skills on to the previous stations’ fundamentals to provide proper skill development and the best learning en-vironment. Your child will learn correct technique including breathing, body posi-tion, movement of the limbs, and timing designed for competitive and recreational swimmers alike.

2015 Irish Open

Two of our Mason Manta Rays went to Ireland for the 2015 Irish Open Swimming Championships. Hannah Whiteley won gold medals in both the 50 and 100 meter backstroke. Ashley Volpenhein ended the meet with a fourth place fi nish in the 50m freestyle, a fi fth place fi nish in the 50m butterfl y, and 13th place in the 100m butterfl y.

A program coordinator is on deck during group lessons to focus on coaches and provide additional coaching for skill enhancement.

Mason’s Learn to Swim program pro-vides skills to participate in other oppor-tunities such as competitive swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, and SCUBA diving. Has your child complet-ed the MSA program? After developing and enhancing strokes in MSA’s SwimFit station, Mason Manta Rays offers an Ex-ploration Group as a transition into swim team.

Mason Manta Rays is Mason’s year-round swim team and is comprised of 300 swimmers ages 5 through 18. The Manta Rays hold a silver medal status in USA Swimming, making them one of the top 100 in the country out of 3,000 teams in USA Swimming. Some of this year’s accomplishments include 20 swimmers participating in NCSA Junior Nationals; four swimmers earning Olympic trial times and going to Omaha, Nebraska, in June 2016; breaking more than 40 team records throughout the year; and the 14 and under group � nished � fth in the state at the Junior Olympics.

SwimAmerica has been teaching people to swim since 1988 and has grown to more than 2,000 programs with more than 3 million people taking SwimAmerica lessons each year.

Are you over the age of 18 and want to stay involved in swimming?The Mason Manta Ray Master program off ers optional competitions, but also improves your overall fi tness and helps develop better technique. Whether you’re training for a triathlon or you just want to swim laps in a group setting, Mason Manta Ray Masters is great way to enjoy the water.

Each child will progress at his or her own rate. Your child’s age,

pool experience, comfort level in the water, listening skills, enthusiasm, and level of fi tness

are contributing factors to learning to swim.

Each child will progress at his or her own rate. Your child’s age,

are contributing factors to learning to swim.

The purpose of each station is to devel-op swimming skills to build up to safety and all four swimming strokes. Students will be taught by certi� ed coaches as they progress through 10 stations of skill sets.

Mason Manta Ray Swimmers Ashley Volpenhein and Hannah Whiteley

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CalendarLabor DayMonday, September 7Mason Community Center open 6 a.m.–12 p.m. (limited facility)Lou Eves Municipal Pool open 12 p.m.–8 p.m.City offi ce closed:

Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not acceptedMason City Schools closed

Mason SchoolsThanksgiving BreakWednesday, November 25–

Friday, November 27Schools closed

ThanksgivingThursday, November 26Mason Community Center open 6 a.m.–12 p.m. (limited facility)City offi ce closed:

Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not acceptedFriday, November 27Mason Community Center open 5 a.m.–10 p.m. (full facility)City offi ce closed:

Greater Cincinnati Water Works payments not accepted

Deerfi eld Township History: Mildred Stagge FinkeIt was in 1928, when 7-year-old Mildred Stagge and her family moved from Indian Hill to Deer� eld Township.

Her father, Fred Stagge, had purchased 82 acres on Socialville-Foster Road to build a home and a barn in hopes of be-coming a successful dairy farmer. He paid $5,000 for the property. The family of � ve had to be patient while Mr. Stagge built the farmhouse that still stands to-day. They lived in the chicken coop until the house was completed. Even at that, the two bedroom farmhouse with a kitch-en, dining room, and sitting room was never completely � nished in Mr. Stagge’s lifetime.

One of Mildred’s fondest memories is when her grandparents came to live with them. She chuckles when she describes the two-seater out back which served as the bathroom. There was no running wa-ter, but the well suited them just � ne, she said.

Now 93, Mildred Stagge Finke had a wonderful childhood on the farm. She helped her father shuck the wheat and the corn. The fresh eggs were a daily treat. She had to be careful reaching her hand under the hens because sometimes they would peck at her. She recalls that her mother, Dorathea, was a wonderful bread baker.

In 1928, Socialville-Foster Road was made of dirt and gravel. Mildred walked two miles to the Union School on the corner of what is now Columbia and Western Row Roads. The original Stagge family property bordered both sides and a portion of Duke Boulevard.

In the mid 1940s, Mildred attended a

friend’s wedding where she met a hand-some young man from Carthage, Ohio, by the name of Henry Finke. With the same twinkle in his eye that he still has at 95 years old, Henry fell head over heels for Mildred.

Henry had been drafted before the war began. As a member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Henry was stationed in Alaska and with his fellow engineers was tasked with building the Alcan High-way, which was constructed to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska. In 1944, Henry was part of the second day of the D-Day Invasion in Normandy, and not long after would be building pon-toon, or � oating bridges, all over Europe.

Henry returned from his service in World War II and began his career as a printer, hot lead and letterpress, at Siegel

Printing. Mildred and Henry courted for a few years and were married in 1948. They will celebrate their 67th wed-ding anniversary this year. When newly married, Mildred left the farm on So-cialville-Foster and lived with Henry in Carthage, Ohio, for 10 years. They had two sons, Jim and Paul. Around 1958, Mildred’s father offered Mildred and Henry four acres of the Socialville-Fos-ter property, so they moved there and built a charming house, where they have lived ever since.

Their days are now spent together, playing cards and doing puzzles. Mil-dred can see her family farmhouse out the back window and tells CenterPointthat she can see herself running across the � elds for fresh eggs and her mother’s bread, just like it was 1928.

Henry Finke and Mildred Stagge Finke


MMS Launches 1:1Personalized Learning

Program for 7th Graders

MASON CITY SCHOOLSMASON CITY SCHOOLS

This year, all of Mason Middle School’s 875 seventh graders walked into class with a personalized learning device in their hands—in most cases a Chrome-book that their family leased or pur-chased from the school district as part of Mason’s 1:1 Personal Learning Device Program.

Why Now?Mason City Schools leaders knew that in a wireless, � at world, students needed personalized devices that enabled them to learn about almost anything from almost anywhere. Three years ago leaders iden-ti� ed “Anytime, Anywhere Learning” as one of the district’s 2020 Bold Steps.

“Ideally, we need a system that enhanc-es our teachers’ ability to personalize in-struction and communicate with students and parents seamlessly,” said Jonathan Cooper, Mason City Schools Innovative Learning Of� cer. “It is essential for our students to naturally integrate technology into their learning experience. A learn-er-centric approach allows us a much greater range of � exibility and room for creative solutions to meet the diverse needs of our students.”

The Middle School explored using classroom sets of Chromebooks over the last few years. Making sure that staff were prepared for the endeavor was as important as selecting the technology.

“Our teachers have been intensely working with digital resources and in-structional technology to enhance student learning over the last year,” explained Cooper. “We’ll continue to support our teachers with additional professional de-velopment throughout the year.”

The devices make differentiating in-struction easier, and facilitate student col-laboration and communication.

“Teachers can more easily customize lessons for struggling learners who need-

ed extra guidance, or extend the learning for students who “get it” and are ready to move on. Students can collaborate in real-time—a huge help for families as students work on night-time projects. No longer do students have to be in the same room to work on a presentation; instead, they can collaborate together from their houses or wherever they are, and can make comments and edit their work—it’s much more student-driven,” Cooper said.

How Is The Program Funded?The district invested in the necessary infra-structure to support this innovation, and realigned the technology budget to fund devices for students and staff that support 21st century learning opportunities.

“In the past, we built our budget based on a traditional � ve year computer lab replacement plan. However, we restruc-tured our budget and are partnering with families in order to make the initiative

sustainable. The price point with this par-ticular device makes it possible for us to sustain and grow the one-to-one initiative in the future,” Cooper explained.

The rental fee for Chromebooks during the 2015–2016 school year is $60/year. Families who choose to lease the device will return the device at the end of the school year. It costs $200 to purchase a Chromebook during the 2015–2016 school year. Families who choose to pur-chase a device can be assured that it will meet their child’s learning needs in Ma-son for at least the next three years.


Mason Income Tax Reminders

I Will Prevail

Please remember that 90% of your 2015 tax liability is due by January 31, 2016. Most taxpayers who expect to owe Ma-son City income tax for 2015 make a dec-laration when � ling their previous year’s tax return, then make quarterly tax pay-ments to the City to ensure 90% of their tax liability is paid by the due date. Third quarter payments are due October 31.

For your convenience, the Tax Of� ce of-fers you the ability to pay your quarterly es-

Mason Community Center Pre-mier member Beth Steele bat-tled breast cancer at a young age. Her husband TJ, and four children between the ages of 3 and 7, were her biggest support during this amazing battle.

Two years ago, Beth was watching Monday Night Foot-ball in early October. The NFL players were covered in pink, from gloves and jerseys to socks and shoes, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. She said, “The pink shoes, towels, � ags, and billboards with messages about breast cancer awareness � ooded the screen. We discussed marketing and wondered how many women would be saved by A Cru-cial Catch pink campaign this month. We also discussed how this campaign, in partner-ship with the American Cancer Society, stressed the importance of annu-al screenings for wom-en over 40—meaning I still had four years until I was due for my � rst mammogram.”

After the game and seeing all the pink, Beth decided to do a breast self-exam and thought she found a small lump on her right side. Even though she’s a healthy person, eating well and exercising often, she had neglected to do periodic exams.

After seeing the doctor, the radiolo-gist wanted to do a second scan. With her husband, TJ, waiting in the car she walked out in the cold rain, “burst into tears and told TJ that I likely had cancer.”

Beth said, “Family and friends pulled together to assist with childcare, play dates, housekeeping, and meals.” Beth’s

If you fi led an extension with the Tax Offi ce for your 2014 City of Mason Income Tax Return, please remember to fi le by October 31, 2015.

timate or get estimated payment vouchersonline at www.imaginemason.org/services/tax-information/tax-payments.cfm.

If you’re not sure if you need to make quarterly tax payments or would like to modify your declaration please contact the Tax Of� ce for assistance at 513.229.8535. The Tax Of� ce, located at 6000 Mason Montgomery Road, is also available Mon-day–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for any of your Mason City tax needs.

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father and younger brother shaved their heads in support. She told her children not to worry if she lost her hair and “if I did, that meant the medicine was work-ing well. Amazingly, the children were happy, not scared, when I lost my hair!”

In addressing the NFL, she exclaimed, “Thank you for assisting me to catch my

own breast cancer early and ‘prevail’ for the sake of my family—a crucial catch!”

Beth is motivated to teach other women and encourages women to be proactive in conducting breast self-exams. Her drive has also motivated her family. Beth’s oldest daughter, Addy, came up with a Why Walk When You Can Tumble T-shirt design used as a fund-raiser in the studio where Addy takes gymnastics. T-shirt proceeds are do-nated to Pink Ribbon Girls, who delivered meals to the Steeles when Beth was unable to cook a nutritious meal for her family, and My Mommy Has Breast Cancer, who provided funds for day care while Beth was at chemo.


Deerfi eld Township Parks and Recreation Events

SEP19

FallFair Arts FestivalSaturday, September 19, 2015, 11:00 am–5:00 pmCottell Park (5847 Irwin-Simpson Road, 45040) Fee: $5/car

A family-friendly event featuring more than 70 local and regional artists, music, food vendors, and free children’s art programming.

AUG22

Powder Keg 5K Trail RaceSaturday, August 22, 2015Carter Park (1720 East King Avenue, Kings Mills, OH 45034)Register online at www.RunningTime.net

This course explores the trails around the historic King Mansion. All proceeds benefi t the Mason-Deerfi eld Arts Alliance and go toward future arts programming.

SEP12

Touch-A-TruckSaturday, September 12, 2015, 12:00 pm–4:00 pmDeerfi eld Towne Center (5503 Deerfi eld Boulevard, 45040)This is a FREE community event; no registration is required.

Get an up-close look at fi re trucks, SWAT vehicles, snow plows, tractors, and more at Deerfi eld Township’s Touch-A-Truck event! While you’re there, enjoy free face painting by Skidaddles, visit the Fire Department’s Squirty House, and meet a canine member of the Dog Unit. Don’t forget to visit the free drive-thru Car Seat Safety Inspection Booth hosted by Cincinnati Children’s!

SEP20

Panerathon 5K to Fight HungerSunday, September 20, 2015Panera Bread at Deerfi eld Towne Center (5095 Deerfi eld Boulevard, 45040) Visit www.panerathon.com for detailed registration information.

Panera Bread is proud to present the Cincinnati Panerathon 5K to Fight Hunger at the Deerfi eld Towne Center. Everyone celebrates at the fi nish line with fresh bagels, pastries, and sandwiches from Panera Bread and fun activities for the whole family!

SEP20

Community Book SwapSaturday, October 17, 2015, 9:30 am–11:00 amCottell Park Snyder House (5847 Irwin Simpson Road, 45040)This event is free and only requires book donations to participate. There will be a 1-to-1 swap on all donated books. Participants will receive 1 ticket for each gently used book that they donate to the swap. All books at the swap will “cost” 1 ticket. (Tickets are distributed at the event.)

Donate your gently used books and pick out “new-to-you” ones for free at Deerfi eld Township’s Community Book Swap! Family-friendly books for all ages are accepted—children, teens, and even adults! No magazines, please. Books should be donated prior to the swap so that they may be sorted. Please visit our website atwww.Deerfi eldRec.com for more information, including convenient donation locations.

Deerfi eld Township Parks and Recreation Events

Movies in the ParkGrab your blanket and settle in for a relaxing night under the stars! Don’t forget to vote for the fi nal movie of the season! Choose from Cinderella, Dolphin Tale 2, or Captain America: Winter Soldier. Visit our Movie in the Parks page at www.Deerfi eldRec.com to vote online. Voting ends August 28th!

Movies in the ParkMovie Title Rating Date Location

It’s a Hard Knock Life: Annie PG August 14, 2015 Cottell Park

The Hero of Color City G August 28, 2015 Landen-Deerfi eld Park

Community Vote Varies Sept. 11, 2015 Carter Park

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Website: www.ChooseDeerfi eld.com Email: sgebe@deerfi eldtwp.com Phone: 513.701.6977Need more information? Please visit our website or feel free to contact us!

NOV3

Holiday Safety ClassTuesday, November 3, 2015, 6:00 pm–9:00 pmCottell Park Snyder House (5847 Irwin Simpson Road, 45040)

The Warren County Sheriff ’s Offi ce and the Deerfi eld Township Fire Department will be hosting a talk on holiday safety. The talk will cover topics on fi re prevention, theft prevention, shopping safety, protecting your identity, and stress management. Register online for this free event at www.Deerfi eldRec.com.

NOV4

Paint-Your-Own PotteryWednesday, November 4, 2015, 6:00 pm–8:00 pmSnyder House at Cottell Park (5847 Irwin Simpson Road, 45040)

Bring your family and friends to the Snyder House for our paint-your-own pottery event! Participants can select from a variety of options—cups, bowls, plates, boxes, banks, and more! We provide all the supplies you need to relax and paint your piece. Visit our website, www.Deerfi eldRec.com, to reserve your spot online.

NOV28

Annual Tree LightingSaturday, November 28, 2015, 5:00 pm–7:00 pmDeerfi eld Towne Center

See Santa arrive by fi re truck, enter your name in a drawing to help fl ip the switch to light the towering Christ-mas tree, and more! Come join the holiday magic at this FREE community event!

OCT23

Halloween Treat StreetFriday, October 23, 2015, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Deerfi eld Towne Center

We promise a bewitching evening of fun at the Annual Halloween Treat Street. Deerfi eld Township and the Deerfi eld Towne Center have cooked up a spell-binding evening for the whole family! Trick-or-treat from store to store and enjoy the petting zoo, Deerfi eld Fire Rescue, and more! FREE fun for everyone, so get into your favorite costume and head to the Deerfi eld Towne Center Halloween Treat Street!** This isn’t a Parks and Recreation event, but you may want to note that the Neighborhood Trick-or-Treat Night will be observed on Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 6 to 8 pm.

DEC15

Santa’s Workshop Deerfi eld Township Residents;Youth, 3–8 years old, accompanied by an adultSaturday, December 5, 2015, 10:00 am OR 11:00 amSnyder House at Cottell Park (5847 Irwin Simpson Road, 45040)

Registration begins online November 1 at www.Deerfi eldRec.com; space is limited. All of Santa’s helpers and children scurry about to create some special gifts for people on their holiday lists. This free event for Deerfi eld Township residents off ers crafts, a visit from Santa, and a chance for children to create something special to give for the holidays.

OCT27

Women’s Self-DefenseTuesday, October 27, 2015, 6:00 pm–9:00 pmDeerfi eld Trustee Meeting RoomResidents $0; Nonresidents $5

Join the Warren County Sheriff ’s Department to learn vital skills to protect yourself. Topics include ways to avoid being a victim, what to do if you are a victim, and hands-on practice of self-defense techniques.Please wear comfortable clothing and rubber-soled shoes; participants will be actively engaged in role-playing. Register online at www.Deerfi eldRec.com.

NOV26

10K on Turkey Day Race and 5K Run/WalkThursday, November 26, 2015Deerfi eld Township LifeTime Fitness

If you are looking for a low-cost, low-key Thanksgiving Day alternative, this is it. We will start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Easy access and plenty of parking available. This event features a 10K race, 5K race, and 5K walk that begin and end at Lifetime Fitness. We welcome runners and walkers of all levels. Visit www.Deerfi eldRec.com for a link to register.

The Linda KayAfter many years of service, the � re truck affectionately known as the “Linda Kay” will be leaving Deer� eld Township to � nd her new purpose in life.

The � re truck was built in 1993 by E-One Fire Apparatus and was acquired by the Township in 2008 to service the northwest quadrant of the township, and once retired, served on a reserve basis sup-plementing the � eet of Deer� eld Township.

In 2012, she began her most important

role in a community service ca-pacity. When a current � re� ght-er/paramedic lost her mother to breast cancer, the team of Deer-� eld Township � re� ghters want-ed to do something special to honor all those affected by breast cancer and to increase awareness.

With a donation from University Hos-pital West Chester, the � re truck was wrapped completely in pink, and named the “Linda Kay” in honor of that � re-� ghter’s mother. “Driving for a Cure” was Linda Kay’s slogan. Not only did she log some miles visiting various events, it

is estimated that she helped to raise more than $16,000 for

cancer research and support.Thousands of community mem-

bers have signed the “Linda Kay” and writ-ten heartfelt messages and words of en-couragement to � ghters past and present.

Now the Linda Kay will see her fourth act at the Butler Tech Vocational School, where she will serve to educate future � re� ghters.


TriHealth PartnershipIn October, Mason and TriHealth will cel-ebrate their � ve-year partnership for the expansion of the Community Center. This unique partnership has become a signi� -cant economic driving force while improv-ing the quality of life for area residents. The facility was built on the foundation of a unique partnership with Mason City Schools. Today, located at the heart of Ma-son, the facility has become the epicenter for � tness, health, recreational program-ming, and promotional opportunities for local organizations and businesses.

In November 2007, City Council des-ignated TriHealth as the preferred pro-vider for health services at the Commu-nity Center, with the vision to improve the health, education opportunities, and well-being of the community. The part-nership with TriHealth brought an in-tegrated medical care facility, including physical therapy and post-rehabilitation care, into the Community Center. The partnership also expanded facilities, in-creased programming opportunities, pro-vided a coordinated approach to com-munity wellness and access to a broader market, helping to improve the � nancial health of the Center.

TriHealth is a leading health care system of physicians, hospitals, and communities working together to help the city of Ma-son live better. Group Health is part of the TriHealth system. In 1995 the partnership at TriHealth was formed, creating an inte-grated health delivery system to improve the health of people through a full range of health-related services focused on preven-tion, wellness, and education. In 1997 Tri-Health pioneered the concept of medically based � tness in Greater Cincinnati with the opening of the Fitness & Health Pavilion.

In 2005 TriHealth acquired Group Health, a multi-spe-cialty medical practice with nine locations in the Greater Cincinnati region, including one in Mason. TriHealth has a signi� cant presence in Mason, with an over 63% market share of outpatient services and 57% market share of inpatient services. The partnership with TriHealth has increased market expo-sure to the Center and thereby helped the Center increase its market share while con-tinuing its focus on serving area families. This in turn has strengthened the � nancial position of the Center.

Just inside the entrance to the Com-munity Center, Group Health occupies approximately 30,000 square feet for its health service operations. Group Health provides convenient access to primary care physicians and specialists, diagnostic testing services, and an in-house pharma-cy that is available to the public. Look-ing for a convenient location for physi-cal therapy? Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy occupies approximately 4,000 square feet for rehabilitation and physi-cal therapy services, as well as post-reha-bilitation programs available for anyone following acute therapy right next to Group Health. The seamless integration of physical therapy and post-rehab pro-grams is made possible through access doors from Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy onto the Center’s � tness � oor, providing easy access for rehabilitation patients as they progress through their treatment program. Finally, as part of the expansion, TriHealth donated the addi-tion of a warm-water pool for specialized

aquatic � tness classes and treatment for those patients in acute physical therapy and post-rehab programs.

The Live Well in Mason program is led by TriHealth’s Community Wellness Coor-dinator and Community Center staff, pro-viding members of the Center and Mason residents health and wellness educational events on a wide variety of topics from sports enhancement to chronic disease management. Programs are customized for a range of audiences from children to seniors, and the screenings and other activ-ities help to build a healthier Mason com-munity. Also on site is TriHealth Naviga-tor for Senior Services to assist older adults and their families in locating or arranging the most appropriate support from a net-work of senior care options both within TriHealth and throughout the communi-ty. Through the synergistic af� liation with TriHealth the Senior Center has expanded offerings, including extensive expertise in senior travel, wellness programming, and health screenings.

The partnership with TriHealth extends the City’s track record of success in devel-oping mutually bene� cial relationships that deliver enormous and cost-effective bene� ts, including positive fund balances, to the residents of Mason. The Center has also received national attention for being home to Assurex Health. Assurex Health is a personalized medicine company that specializes in pharmacogenomics and is dedicated to helping healthcare provid-ers get the genetic information they need to determine the genetically appropriate medication(s) for individual patients suf-fering from neuropsychiatric and other medical conditions.


Eva KorOn May 4 and 5, Mason hosted Auschwitz survivor Mrs. Eva Kor.

USS Mason Crew

On May 13–17 the City hosted crew members from the USS Mason as part of a namesake visit in conjunction with the Bicentennial Salute to Veterans event. Crew members presented the City with a plaque of memorabilia from the naval ship. Pictured above: Justin Rankin, LTJG; Marco Roche, OSC (SW/ EXW); Adam Paul, SH3 (SW); Neil T. Zarbock, BMSN; Jourdyn M. Bell, ENS; David Y. Wong; Mayor David F. Nichols; Vice Mayor Victor Kidd.

Kor and her sister Miriam, 10-year-old twins, became part of a group of children used as human guinea pigs in genetic experiments performed on them by Dr. Josef Mengele, “The Angel of Death.” This educational opportunity included more than 900 school children from Mason City Schools, St. Susanna, Mars Hill Academy, and Royalmont Academy who had the opportunity to hear Kor speak. The public event included dignitaries, special guests, business executives, and area residents.

Eva KorOn May 4 and 5, Mason hosted

As part of this year’s Bicentennial activities, Community Service Day was held on April 11. Led by the Mason Kiwanis Club in partnership with the Bicentennial Committee, 649 volun-teers contributed over 2,350 hours of service performing 16 projects, and demonstrated the meaning of community spirit.

In June the City learned of a situation where a signi� cant amount of leaves were in need of removal from an elderly couple’s property. Volunteers from Hope Church stepped up to provide assistance. Jim Tinsley, Tanner Duncan, Mikaela McWhinnie, Beth-any Braidich, Steven Daum, Alex Stephen-son, and Andrew Bowman all helped remove the leaves.

I know there are many similar stories that remind us of the meaning of community. I appreciate the efforts of everyone who par-ticipated in Community Unity Days and I am grateful to the volunteers of Hope Church. I hope all residents � nd opportunities that con-tinue to make our great community feel like home.

Making Our Community Home (continued from page 1)Making Our Community Home

Volunteers from Hope Church: Jim Tinsley, Tanner Duncan, Mikaela McWhinnie, Bethany Braidrich, Steven Daum, Alex Stephenson,and Andrew Bowman.


New Resident Coff eeMeeting RoomNew to the area? Meet other new residents and learn more about the area at our monthly new resident coff ee. Residents who recently moved to the City of Mason or the Mason City School District are invited to attend. The coff ee is hosted by the Community Basket and is sponsored by the City of Mason and the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments will be provided and tours of the Mason Community Center will be included. Those in attendance will also receive a one-day family pass to the Mason Community Center. Children are welcome.

Day Date Time Age Fee W 9/2 10:30-11:30A All FreeW 10/7 10:30-11:30A All FreeW 11/4 10:30-11:30A All Free

Early Bird SpecialOnline registration for Parents’ Night Out and Parents’ Night Out PLUS starts at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, August 21. Phone registration starts at 8 a.m.

Parents’ Night OutPremier Member Perk!Kids KornerEnjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun at Mason Community Center. The evening will consist of themed programming and a pizza party sponsored by West Shore Pizza of Mason. We ask that you please pack a snack and drink for each event.

On the fi rst Parents’ Night Out of the month, children ages 6 and up will enjoy swim time while children under 6 will participate in preschool-themed activities. Please pack a swimsuit and towel if your child will be swimming.

Parents’ Night Out is available to Premier members only. Please stop at the Member Services Desk to upgrade your membership if you would like to take part in this program and the many other benefi ts of Premier membership. We ask that each family sign up for only one Parents’ Night Out per month.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE) ActivityF 9/11 6:00-9:00P 3-12 9/4 Free 433806-01 Bicentennial Night: Celebrate Mason’s 200th birthday by creating a special craft to commemorate this historic event. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.F 9/25 6:00-9:00P 3-12 9/18 Free 433806-02 Superhero Night: Come dressed as your favorite superhero for a night of fun.F 10/9 6:00-9:00P 3-12 10/2 Free 433806-03 School Spirit Night: Wear you school colors and gear to show off your spirit. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.F 10/23 6:00-9:00P 3-12 10/16 Free 433806-04 Football Jersey night: Wear your favorite football team’s jersey or T-shirt and enjoy making a football-themed craft.F 11/6 6:00-9:00P 3-12 10/30 Free 433806-05 Country Western Night: Dress in a country western outfi t for a country evening of fun. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.F 11/20 6:00-9:00P 3-12 11/13 Free 433806-06 Game Board Night: Join us for game night! Participants will enjoy a variety of board games during this fun-fi lled evening.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mason Community Center ActivitiesParents’ Night Out PLUSKids KornerParents’ Night Out PLUS will transform Mason Community Center into a fantastically fun night with activities for children. Each evening has a specifi c theme with snacks, drinks, and pizza. All they’ll need is their imagination, enthusiasm, and a smile.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivitySa 10/24 5:00-9:00P 3-12 10/17 $15/$18/$23/$27 433800-02Costume Night: Come dressed in your favorite costume for a night of fun. Be prepared for a costume parade through the Community Center. Sa 11/14 5:00-9:00P 3-12 11/7 $15/$18/$23/$27 433800-03Fall Harvest Night: Join us for a fun night fi lled with fall-themed activities. Participants 6 years and older will enjoy swim time.

Symbiosis Fall/Winter Hours begin Saturday, September 12.Sunday 12–5P Monday–Friday 8A–7P Saturday 9A–5P

Fall 2015 CenterPoint 23To register, see page 2. www.imaginemason.org 513.229.8555

24 CenterPoint Fall 2015 PRE: Premier pass holder BAS: Basic pass holder MR: Mason resident NR: Non-resident

Arms Wide OpenMason Community CenterMason Community Center, in partnership with Christ’s Church at Mason, is hosting Arms Wide Open—a Parents’ Night Out for children with special needs. Enjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun including a pizza party. Please pack a snack and drink for your child to enjoy before the start of a movie at 7:30 p.m.

If you are a first-time participant, please register at www.ccmason.org/respite.

Participants who have been to an Arms Wide Open evening previously, please register with Mason Community Center in advance so we can plan for adequate staffing.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee ActivitySa 9/12 6:30-9:00P 6mos-18yrs 9/5 Free 433811-01 Sa 10/10 6:30-9:00P 6mos-18yrs 10/3 Free 433811-02

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Young Rembrandts® Drawing ClassesActivity Room BYoung Rembrandts® focuses on teaching children to draw using demonstration and a structured step-by-step process. Participants are exposed to a wide variety of subject matter, artistic concept, art history, and materials.

PRESCHOOL DRAWING CLASSESYoung Rembrandts’® pre-school program is designed with the youngest learners in mind. Subjects that youngsters are familiar with, such as animals and toys, are used along with their favorite learning tools—pictures, stories, touching, and doing—to enhance social and conflict resolution skills while improving listening, fine motor skills, and staying on task. You’ll be amazed at what they create!

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 9/14-10/19 5:00-5:45P 4-6 9/7 $68/$80/$100/$120 431200-01W 9/9-10/21 5:00-5:45P 4-6 9/2 $68/$80/$100/$120 431200-02M 11/9-12/14 5:00-5:45P 4-6 11/2 $68/$80/$100/$120 431200-03W 11/11-12/16 5:00-5:45P 4-6 11/4 $68/$80/$100/$120 431200-04

CARTOONINGThis entertaining program combines Young Rembrandts’® innovative, hands-on teaching method with subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations. Maintaining a quick pace and drawings that tell a story help kids stay on task, learn from their mistakes, find new solutions to a problem, and communicate ideas and concepts through pictures and skills—with lifetime benefits!

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 9/14-10/19 6:00-7:00P 7-13 9/7 $68/$80/$100/$120 431201-01M 11/9-12/14 6:00-7:00P 7-13 11/2 $68/$80/$100/$120 431201-02

ELEMENTARY DRAWING CLASSESThe secret to our success is that children ALREADY love to draw—we just take their love a little further by giving them a solid foundation that will take their drawings from doodles to confidence-boosting achievements. Watch your child reach a new level of potential with this engaging, award-winning program. Young Rembrandts® is an innovative step-by-step approach to learning and a powerful kind of fun. No lessons repeated! All supplies are provided.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 9/9-10/21 6:00-7:00P 6-12 9/2 $68/$80/$100/$120 431202-01W 11/11-12/16 6:00-7:00P 6-12 11/4 $68/$80/$100/$120 431202-02

ENRICHMENT


TECHNOLOGY

Computer BasicsSenior LoungeLearn how to defi ne key computer-related terms, navigate using the mouse, and turn the computer on and off properly. You will also learn the concept of Windows, having multiple windows open on your desktop at once, and working with fi les, folders, and Windows Explorer.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 9/8-9/29 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 9/1 $68/$80/$100/$120 441400-01 Tu 11/3-11/24 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 10/27 $68/$80/$100/$120 441400-01

Beginning InternetSenior LoungeNavigate browsers, websites, web pages, and search engines while learning how to use the toolbar and functions of the web. E-mail will also be discussed in depth.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 10/6-10/27 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 9/29 $68/$80/$100/$120 441401-01

eBay BuyingSenior LoungeLearn how to use your home computer to buy items on eBay. Electronics, cars, clothing, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, digital cameras, and everything else are available on eBay, the world’s online marketplace. Have you been looking for that one-of-a-kind item? Don’t miss this informative hands-on class.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 10/7 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 9/30 $17/$20/$25/$30 441422-01

eBay SellingSenior LoungeLearn how to use your home computer to sell items on eBay. Have fun selling everything quickly and easily. You must have an eBay account and know how to buy on eBay prior to this class.


SpyWare and Anti-VirusesSenior LoungeLearn simple tips and tricks that will help keep your computer from being exposed to the dangers of the Internet, including how to deal with pop-ups, avoiding viruses, and protecting your personal information.


Digital PhotographySenior Lounge

DIGITAL PHOTO 1Learn the many features of a digital camera while defi ning those strange terms such as megapixels, jpeg, tiff , resolution, optical versus digital zoom, compression, dpi, and compact fl ash versus secure digital memory. At the end of the course, you will be able to choose a digital camera that fi ts your needs.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 9/9 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 9/2 $17/$20/$25/$30 441418-01 W 11/4 10:00A-12:00P 18 & up 10/28 $17/$20/$25/$30 441418-02

functions of the web. E-mail will also be discussed in depth.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT


DIGITAL PHOTO 2This course will cover using the camera features and uploading, printing, and archiving the images. How many images will your memory card store? What does fully automatic mean? How do you control the resolution and depth of field aperture setting? Learn the answers in this class.


DIGITAL PHOTO 3Learn to adjust the color and contrast, crop and resize the photo, save it in a variety of formats, and manage your database of images.


DIGITAL PHOTO 4This course will cover digital image manipulations. You will learn color adjustments, cropping, layering, retouching, distortion, blurs, and brush filters. Get the answers to all the questions you have about digital image processing. You must have taken Digital Photo 3 prior to attending this class.


ASSESSMENTS & SCREENINGS

Fitness AssessmentsFitness CenterAssessments include: heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardio respiratory fitness, and flexibility. A full assessment takes approximately one hour. Please wear gym shoes and comfortable clothing. Please complete the Fitness Center Appointment Request Form at Mason Community Center or online at www.imaginemason.org to get started.

Day Age Fee (PRE/BAS) Varies 15 & up $0*/$30***Up to 4 free assessments per year.**Rate will be discounted from a personal training package if purchased following your assessment.

Senior Fitness AssessmentsMeeting RoomsA team of certified personal trainers will use age-specific assessment tests that monitor the functional fitness performance of older adults. By taking the Senior Fitness Assessment, you will receive personalized feedback to help relate results of your assessment to the types of daily tasks and activities you want to continue to do or want to do better.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 10/13 8:00-8:30A 60 & up 8/4 $0/$10/$13/$15 461606-01 Tu 10/13 8:15-8:45A 60 & up 8/4 $0/$10/$13/$15 461606-02 Tu 10/13 8:30-9:00A 60 & up 8/4 $0/$10/$13/$15 461606-03 Tu 10/13 8:45-9:15A 60 & up 8/4 $0/$10/$13/$15 461606-04 Tu 10/13 9:00-9:30A 60 & up 8/4 $0/$10/$13/$15 461606-05 Tu 10/13 9:15-9:45A 60 & up 8/4 $0/$10/$13/$15 461606-06 Tu 10/13 9:30-10:00A 60 & up 8/4 $0/$10/$13/$15 461606-07 Tu 10/13 9:45-10:15A 60 & up 8/4 $0/$10/$13/$15 461606-08

FITNESS/HEALTH


Bodies in Balance: WaterLeisure PoolJoin us to start your aquatic exercise program. You’ll use the high resistance and low-impact properties of water to increase overall muscle strength, endurance, balance, and fl exibility. This water fi tness program is ideal for those with arthritis, Parkinson’s, fi bromyalgia, discharged or phase 3 pulmonary rehab, or other joint complications. Led by a certifi ed athletic trainer, Bodies in Balance: Water utilizes more rehab-based exercises than a traditional Water Fit class. There will be no make-up classes or rescheduling for any absences.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM,W 9/28-10/21 9:00-10:00A 18 & up 9/21 $64/$76/$95/$114 461604-01 M,W 10/26-11/18 9:00-10:00A 18 & up 10/19 $64/$76/$95/$114 461604-02 M,W 11/23-12/16 9:00-10:00A 18 & up 11/16 $64/$76/$95/$114 461604-03

“Thriller”Dance ClassStudio ASpend the Halloween season learning the dance routine from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video. In just fi ve classes, you’ll amaze your friends with your monster moves every time you hear the song! The moves will be broken up into segments so that learning the routine is easy for dancers and non-dancers alike. Grab your friends, a red jacket, and a glitter glove to join us for this one-of-a-kind class!

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityF 10/2-10/30 7:00-8:00P 10 & up 9/25 $35/$42/$53/$63 421306-01

Better Your BODYPUMP™Studio ABODYPUMP, the original LES MILLS barbell class, will sculpt, tone, and strengthen your entire body—fast. Now is your chance to make every single rep count. Better Your BODYPUMP will help improve your performance. Certifi ed instructors will take you through the newest release one track and one movement at a time and assess how your body moves. By the end of the educational session, you will better understand the focus of the new release and how to move your body to get long, lean muscles and a toned, strong physique with the BODYPUMP program.

You will start with an educational session and form evaluation until 3:45 p.m., break, then show off your new form and techniques in BODYPUMP for the last hour!

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivitySu 10/4 2:00-5:00P 12 & up 9/27 $20/$24/$30/$36 321317-01

Work it OutActivity RoomLearn how to eat right and exercise eff ectively in this six-week program. You will receive individual attention similar to that of personal training, but in a small group setting of participants motivated to lose weight just like you. You will be empowered and encouraged to make exercising fun and obtain your own individual eating plan. This program meets once a week in addition to your 1:1 nutrition counseling session with the trainer.* Materials will be e-mailed out in advance to bring to the fi rst session so you can hit the ground running toward your weight loss goals.

*The 1:1 nutrition counseling session will be scheduled based on participant and trainer availability.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 10/7-11/18 7:00-8:00P 15 & up 9/30 $100/$118/$143/$168 461200-01

moves every time you hear the song! The moves will be broken up into segments so that learning the routine is easy for dancers and non-dancers alike.

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Teen TRXTRXTRX® is a revolutionary method of suspension training using body weight exercise to develop strength, balance, fl exibility, and core stability simultaneously. Are you getting ready for a sport, in the off -season, or just trying to stay in shape? Hang in there and get a focused strength, endurance, and agility workout in a circuit-style format using the TRX Suspension Training System.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 8/31-10/19 3:30-4:15P 10-14 8/24 $45/$53/$67/$80 461801-01* M 10/26-12/14 3:30-4:15P 10-14 10/19 $45/$53/$67/$80 461801-02**No Class 9/7, 11/23

Teen YogaStudio BThis program will empower teens to become more self-aware and confi dent. Students will learn basic breathing techniques that will help them become more centered and calm on and off the mat. They will gain a sense of well-being while developing strength and fl exibility. This program will help them release the stress of the day with the use of restorative poses. At the end of this program your teen will have an understanding of yoga concepts as well as yoga terminology.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 11/3-11/24 3:30-4:15P 12-16 10/27 $40/$48/$60/$72 461352-01

Bollywood Dance WorkoutStudio BJoin Tarangini for Bollywood dancing! Have fun with these unique and growing popular dance moves. Visit www.Tarangini.org for more information.

Day Date Time Age DeadlineW, F 8/31-9/30 varies* 12 & up 8/24W, F 10/5-10/28 varies* 12 & up 9/28W, F 11/2-12/2 varies* 12 & up 10/26*W: 8P to 9P; F: 6:30P to 7:30P

Weight LiftingClinic &CompetitionFitness CenterLooking to enhance your workout? Look no further! Join this strength-focused program for seasoned weight-lifters and novices alike, to improve and learn new weight lifting techniques. This month the focus will be on improving your bench press. The three-day clinic will be led by a certifi ed personal trainer who will teach you proper form and how to maximize your strength gains.

Train and show your skills in the Bench Press Competition. Prizes will be awarded based off of your three-rep max and individual weight class. You don’t have to attend to the clinic to compete.

ClinicDay Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityW 9/9-9/23 7:00-7:45P 15 & up 9/2 $15/$18/$23/ $27 461602-01

Bench Press CompetitionDay Date Time Age Deadline Fee ActivitySa 9/26 9:00-11:00A 15 & up 9/19 Free 461602-02

developing strength and fl exibility. This program will help

Looking to enhance your workout? Look

program for seasoned weight-lifters and novices alike, to improve and learn new weight


Cedar Village o�ers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, as well as home and community based services for aging in place with dignity and safety through VillageCare. The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Aquatic Therapy Center on our campus features three warm water therapy pools.

Cedar Village is a nonprofit retirement community, located in Mason, Ohio.

Life. Love. Family.

5467 Cedar Village Drive Mason, OH 45040Tel: 513.754.3100 www.cedarvillage.org


Mason’s Post Rehab ProgramLet our Certified Athletic Trainer help you transition from managed physical therapy to your own exercise program.

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• Certified Athletic Trainer guidance

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Senior Fitness TrainingFitness CenterStay strong with a senior workout program that is perfect for all fi tness levels. Join us in a circuit program designed and run each week by a certifi ed personal trainer that utilizes TRX straps, BOSU, stability balls, dumbbells, medicine balls, and more. Circuit training is a great way to get maximum results in minimal time and it provides full-body fi tness, toning, and strength.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 9/1-9/24 8:45-9:30A 55 & up 8/25 $55/$65/$82/$98 461603-01 Tu,Th 9/29-10/22 8:45-9:30A 55 & up 9/22 $55/$65/$82/$98 461603-02 Tu,Th 10/27-11/19 8:45-9:30A 55 & up 10/20 $55/$65/$82/$98 461603-03

LIVE WELL IN MASON

CarFitCommunity CenterJoin us for this free educational program that provides information and materials that could enhance your safety as a driver and increase your mobility in the community. A team of trained technicians and health professionals work with you to ensure you “fi t” your vehicle properly for maximum comfort and safety. A CarFit check takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee ActivityTh 9/24 11:00-3:00P 50 & up 9/17 Free 486100-01

Brain PlaydayMeeting RoomsJoin us to Better Your Brain with our 3rd Annual Brain Play Day!

Improve your brain health and performance and live a better life by joining Live Well in Mason for your Brain Play Day. Attend this “weight lifting” session for your brain to help keep it in fi ghting form. You will go through fi ve stations, learning how to keep your brain sharp through non-technical activities, technical activities, physical activities, and memory games. You’ll then receive a goodie bag to take home.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee ActivityTu 10/6 10:00-11:30A 50 & up 9/29 Free 486106-01 Tu 10/6 1:00-2:30P 50 & up 9/29 Free 486106-02

Heart Health – The Importance of CardioDid you know your heart is a muscle? It’s true, and the more you work it the stronger it gets. When you perform cardiovascular activity, such as brisk walking, running, playing sports, and swimming, you are strengthening your heart so that it effi ciently pumps blood throughout your body.

The long-term eff ects of performing cardio activity have a major impact on your overall health. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that an adult perform 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity (feeling as though it would be diffi cult to hold a conversation), fi ve days per week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity (where you feel as though you may be able to say a few words here and there but it’s impossible to hold a conversation) three or more days per week.

Following the 150-minute or 75-minute cardio activity guidelines can produce positive outcomes such as:

• Decrease in resting heart rate • Improved circulation • Decreases in blood pressure by up to 10 mmHg• Increased blood volume • Improved mood • Decrease in stress• Increased energy levels

If you are new to working out or if it’s been a while, start slow. Perform anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity 3–5 days per week. Gradually increase the time and intensity as your body starts to get used to the activity. Since our bodies have the capacity to adapt to the activities we perform, it’s also important to switch up the types of activity.

If you are not sure where to start, contact our certifi ed personal trainers at fi [email protected].

work it the stronger it gets. When you perform cardiovascular activity, such as brisk walking, running, playing sports, and

Warm Water Aquatic TrainingFitness CenterAre you an athlete that is injured or unable to perform due to a past injury? Sign up for Warm Water Aquatic Training with our certifi ed athletic trainer! The Hydroworx Warm Water Pool features a built-in, powered aquatic treadmill that smoothly accelerates from .1 up to 8.5 mph to simulate land-based walking, running, or sports-specifi c activities without the body weight and joint impact experienced on land.

E-mail fi [email protected] to sign up today!

Clinical Exercise ProgramFitness CenterOur clinical exercise program is designed by a certifi ed athletic trainer for those looking for a medically based exercise program. Through the various services the Community Center off ers—the fi tness fl oor, track, and warm water therapy pool—your certifi ed athletic trainer will design a personalized exercise prescription to ensure your safe return to exercise and activity.

Please contact the Wellness Supervisor for more information at 513.229.8555.

Three 30-Minute Introductory Sessions $76Three 1-Hour Introductory Sessions $106

PRE BAS MR NROne 30-Minute Session: $40 $48 $60 $72 Four 30-Minute Sessions: $144 $170 $195 $220 Eight 30-Minute Sessions: $216 $255 $280 $305

One 1-Hour Session: $60 $71 $89 $107 Six 1-Hour Sessions: $216 $255 $280 $305 Twelve 1-Hour Sessions: $422 $497 $522 $547


Successful Parenting in a Busy WorldMeeting RoomsIs your child involved in several school and extracurricular activities? Does he seem overwhelmed with high expectations to be successful? Join Sharon James from Beech Acres Parenting Center for an in-depth round-table discussion on Successful Parenting in a Busy World. Learn how to create a balance in your children’s lives that will help them flourish into happy, prosperous individuals and find ways for you to balance work and family life within a busy environment.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee ActivityW 10/14 6:00-8:00P All 10/14 Free 486003-01

Cholesterol & Glucose ScreeningMeeting RoomsLive Well in Mason offers bi-annual cholesterol and glucose screenings. You will receive your results the day of your screening and have an opportunity to discuss your results with a fitness professional. This is a fasting screening—no food or drink (other than water) should be consumed 8–12 hours prior to your appointment.

The first 50 Premier members to register will receive their screening for FREE! (Limit one free screening per year.)

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 11/10 7:00-7:15A 18 & up 11/3 $0/$20/$25/$30 486200-02Tu 11/10 7:15-7:30A 18 & up 11/3 $0/$20/$25/$30 486200-03Tu 11/10 7:30-7:45A 18 & up 11/3 $0/$20/$25/$30 486200-04 Tu 11/10 7:45-8:00A 18 & up 11/3 $0/$20/$25/$30 486200-05 Tu 11/10 8:00-8:15A 18 & up 11/3 $0/$20/$25/$30 486200-06Tu 11/10 8:15-8:30A 18 & up 11/3 $0/$20/$25/$30 486200-07 Tu 11/10 8:30-8:45A 18 & up 11/3 $0/$20/$25/$30 486200-08Tu 11/10 8:45-9:00A 18 & up 11/3 $0/$20/$25/$30 486200-09

NUTRITION

Nutrition TipsMember LoungeRegistered dietitian Miriam K. Jackobs will be available to answer your nutrition questions and transform your eating habits. Stop by for some quick and easy tips about proper food planning and nutrition.

Day Time Age Fee Tu,Th 10:45-11:45A 15 & up Free to members

Post-Workout FuelMember LoungePost-workout nutrition is an important component to maintaining and improving your physical fitness. Join us to sample snacks that will provide the nourishment your body needs after a hard workout. Nutritional information and recipes for a variety of snack options will be available to take home.

Day Date Time Age Fee Sa 11/7 9:00-11:00A All Free


Taking Control of DiabetesMeeting RoomsAre you or someone you know not reaching their blood sugar goals or having trouble managing their diabetes? Join us for Taking Control.

Taking Control is one of the programs offered through A1C Champions®. This one-hour program focuses on helping people with diabetes understand the importance of controlling their blood sugar and the choices they have in managing their diabetes. The Champions encourage others with diabetes to take the step to better blood sugar control.

A1C Champions® are people who have learned to successfully manage their diabetes. They have walked in your shoes, understand what it’s like living day-to-day with diabetes, and want you to know that you are not alone in your journey with diabetes.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee ActivityW 11/11 1:00-2:30P 18 & up 11/4 Free 486111-01

Enjoying the HolidaysMain StreetBe health conscious this holiday season. Come sample an array of traditional holiday foods in a healthier, revised way. During the times listed, there will be a display along the Main Street corridor with small samples available for you to try. Throughout the day, grab a recipe card to take home so you can make it yourself!

Day Date Time Age Fee M 11/23 11:00A-12:00P All FreeM 11/24 5:00-6:00P All Free


PERSONAL TRAINING

Personal TrainingFitness CenterLooking for the best workouts to achieve your goals, need a coach to keep you motivated, or need to change up your exercise routine? The certifi ed personal trainers at Mason Community Center off er a variety of training packages to cater to individual needs, no matter what the goal. Stop by the Member Services Desk for more information or call 513.229.8555 to get started!

Punch Passes for Multiple Visits

When you purchase a personal training package, your visits will be tracked through a punch pass system. Your visits will be linked to your membership card so you can fi nd out how many sessions remain on your pass by stopping at the Member Services Desk.

Bring your membership card to the fi tness desk when you come for your personal training appointment. Your trainer will scan your card at the beginning of each training session. You can renew your punch pass at Mason Community Center or by calling 513.229.8555.

Introductory Training Specials for MembersThese are available to all members new to personal training for a one-time purchase. You can choose either package but won’t have the option to take advantage of both.

Three 30-Minute Introductory Sessions $66

Three 1-Hour Introductory Sessions $99

30-Minute Personal Training PackagesIndividual Premier Basic Non-MemberOne 30-Minute Session: $35 $42 $63 Six 30-Minute Sessions: $189 $223 $273 Twelve 30-Minute Sessions: $370 $436 $486

Partner (train with a friend) Premier Basic Non-MemberOne 30-Minute Session: $26 each $31 each $47 eachSix 30-Minute Sessions: $140 each $165 each $215 eachTwelve 30-Minute Sessions: $275 each $324 each $374 each

1-Hour Personal Training PackagesIndividual Premier Basic Non-MemberOne 1-Hour Session: $55 $65 $98 Six 1-Hour Sessions: $297 $350 $400 Twelve 1-Hour Sessions: $580 $683 $733

Partner (train with a friend) Premier Basic Non-MemberOne 1-Hour Session: $41 each $49 each $74 eachSix 1-Hour Sessions: $221 each $260 each $310 eachTwelve 1-Hour Sessions: $433 each $510 each $560 each

Small Group TrainingOne 30-Minute Session Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants: $18 each $22 each $33 each4 Participants: $14 each $17 each $26 each

Six 30-Minute Sessions Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants: $97 each $115 each $165 each4 Participants: $76 each $90 each $135 each

Twelve 30-Minute Sessions Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants: $190 each $224 each $274 each4 Participants: $148 each $175 each $225 each

One 1-Hour Session Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants: $35 each $42 each $63 each4 Participants: $25 each $30 each $45 each

Six 1-Hour Sessions Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants: $189 each $223 each $273 each4 Participants: $135 each $159 each $209 each

Twelve 1-Hour Sessions Premier Basic Non-Member3 Participants: $370 each $436 each $486 each4 Participants: $264 each $311 each $361 each

Ask about our large group training or private group exercise classes.

Are you suff ering from an injury or experiencing pain—and aren’t sure how to care for it?Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy is now off ering free injury screens! If you have questions regarding an injury, a licensed physical therapist will perform a 5- to 10-minute screening and provide suggestions for treatment options. Screens are not inclusive of a comprehensive evaluation or treatment. To schedule, call Bethesda Mason Physical Therapy at 513.204.6490 or visit our clinic located inside Mason Community Center. Injury screens are by appointment only.


BADMINTON

Adult Drop-In BadmintonField HouseDrop in for some open play during designated badminton times. A one-time-per-year free registration is all you need to begin. Once registered, members play for free as long as your membership remains active. Registered non-members can play any day for just $5 each day.

Each day you play, please stop at the Member Services desk to pick up a play card to present to the gym attendant. A Mason Community Center staff member will be present on the courts to verify that all participants are registered.

Day Date Time Age Fee ActivityMembersM-Th,Sa 9/1-11/30 varies* 18 & up Free 722201-01Non-MembersM-Th,Sa 9/1-11/30 varies* 18 & up Free** 722201-02*M-Th: 6 to 9P and Sa: 8 to 10:30A**Registration is free; $5/day to play, payable at the door.

BASKETBALL

Men’s Drop-In BasketballGymnasiumThis open play during designated drop-in basketball times is for males 18 years of age and older. Members: register once and you will be eligible for free play during the designated times as long as your membership remains active. Non-members: registration is good for the selected drop-in date only and the fee to participate is $5 per two-hour open play.

Drop-in times will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop-in basketball will run all year.

Please stop at the Member Services Desk to pick up a play card to present to the gym attendant. A Mason Community Center staff member will be present on the courts to verify that all participants are registered and following the posted rules.

Day Date Time Age Fee ActivityMembersM,W,Sa 9/1-11/30 varies* Men, 18 & up Free 722200-01Non-MembersM,W,Sa 9/1-11/30 varies* Men, 18 & up Free** 722200-02*M,W: 5 to 7P and Sa: 10A to 12P**Registration is free; $5/day to play, payable at the door.

MYB Athletic League TryoutsField HouseYouth wishing to participate in the athletic basketball division are required to attend a tryout session for their grade. To participate in tryouts, you must be registered in the appropriate recreational league grade level. Players who do not make an athletic league team will be placed on a recreational league team. If they are placed on an athletic league team, additional fees will be required.

Tryout results will be posted on www.masonyouthbasketball.org.

Day Date Time GradeBOYS*Tu 9/22 6:00-7:00P 4

7:00-8:00P 58:00-9:00P 6

W 9/23 6:00-7:00P 47:00-8:00P 58:00-9:00P 6

GIRLSSu 9/27 4:30-6:00P 4

6:00-7:30P 57:30-9:00P 6

*Boys are required to attend both tryout sessions for their grade.

SPORTS


VolunteerCoaches The success of Mason Youth Basketball is due to the many men and women who volunteer to coach or assistant coach their child’s or another team. Volunteers are needed for the 2015 season.

All coaches are required to:

• Register as a volunteer by September 30, 2015 using activity number 332021-19.

• Complete the volunteer application printed with your receipt.

• Complete the fi ngerprint process at the Mason Police Department anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday by September 30, 2015. Bring a valid photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID card) and specify you are being fi ngerprinted for the City of Mason’s youth basketball program.

• Provide your National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) certifi cation number in the question group associated with registration or e-mail to Dana Maidenberg at [email protected]. To obtain or renew certifi cation, visit www.nays.org to Sign Up For Online Clinic - Part 1 – Coaching Youth Sports.

• Complete the Concussion in Sports training available at http://nfhslearn.com/courses/38000 and send the certifi cate of completion to Dana Maidenberg at [email protected].

Date Age Deadline Fee Activity11/2-3/12 18 & up 9/30 Free 332021-19

Game AdmissionAdmission to each recreational or athletic league MYB game is $2 per adult and $1 per child or senior, and not more than $5 per family. Mason Community Center members do not need to pay the daily admission fee for games held at Mason Community Center.

Save time at the door and purchase a punch pass for games played at Mason Community Center. (Games in the Mason City Schools and away games are not covered by the pass).

Family Pass (5-game pass) $25

Single Adult Pass (5-game pass) $10

DANCE

Baby Ballet Studio BChildren will participate in class on their own. Music, movement, balance, and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. Our teachers will keep the music and curriculum moving along in a way that is fun, positive, and appropriate for children this age. Dance Attire: non-restrictive clothing, leotards, and ballet slippers or ballet shoes.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTh 9/10-10/1 5:30-6:15P 2-3 9/3 $70/$83/$104/$125 461511-01 Sa 9/12-10/3 11:00-11:45A 2-3 9/5 $70/$83/$104/$125 461511-02 Th 10/8-10/29 5:30-6:15P 2-3 10/1 $70/$83/$104/$125 461511-03 Sa 10/10-10/31 11:00-11:45A 2-3 10/3 $70/$83/$104/$125 461511-04 Th 11/5-12/3 5:30-6:15P 2-3 10/29 $70/$83/$104/$125 461511-05 Sa 11/7-12/5 11:00-11:45A 2-3 10/31 $70/$83/$104/$125 461511-06

September 30, 2015 using activity

Complete the volunteer application

Parent & YouthWORKOUTS

o Tuesday through Sunday from � to p.m.

o Open to youth ages � to �� (Hammer Strength equipment open to ages � to � only).

o A parent or legal guardian must accompany youth at all times.

o Parent & Youth Workout is restricted to the Fitness Center only.

o Mason Community Center staff reserves the right to ask for proof of age at any time.

o All Mason Community Center and Fitness Center policies apply.


GOLF

Putt with a HybridMost golfers will grab their putter when the ball lies in the fringe, just off the green. A sprinkler head in your line of play or the ball nestled up against the rough could make it hard to putt. In situations like this, use a hybrid club. Place your hands toward the bottom of the grip and set up as if you are going to putt. The loft of the hybrid club will give the ball just enough lift to carry onto the green and roll out like a putt. With just a little bit of practice anyone will be able to master this shot.

Assistant Pro at The Golf Center at Kings Island

Most golfers will grab their putter when the ball lies in the fringe, just off the green. A sprinkler head in your line of play or the ball nestled up against the

if you are going to putt. The loft of the hybrid club will give the ball just enough lift to

and roll out like a putt.

Assistant Pro at The Golf

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Invitation-Only ClassesPlease note: Invitation to the following classes is at the gymnastic coach’s discretion.

ADVANCED JUMPING JACKSMultipurpose RoomYounger students who are ready for more advanced gymnastics skills may be invited by their instructor to practice in this class. He or she will work on more advanced routines on the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and fl oor.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu 10/20-12/8 4:00-5:00P 4-5 10/13 $74/$88/$110/$132 432374-01

ADVANCED SASSY SIXES AND SEVENSMultipurpose RoomYounger students who are ready for more advanced gymnastics skills may be invited by their instructor to practice in this class. He or she will work on more advanced routines on the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and fl oor. This class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 10/20-12/10 Tu 6:30-7:30P 6-7 10/13 $142/$168/$193/$218 432367-01*

Th 5:30-6:30P*No Class 11/26

ADVANCED BEGINNERSMultipurpose RoomStudents in this class must have some gymnastics experience and should have mastered the basic Beginner skills. This class will provide a greater challenge to students on the fl oor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM,W 10/26-12/9 7:00-8:00P 8 & up 10/19 $142/$168/$193/$218 432381-01

PREP TEAMMultipurpose RoomGymnasts who want to move on to the competitive level will train three to four hours per week and be introduced to competitive routines.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 10/20-12/10 6:30-7:45P 6-7 10/13 $182/$215/$240/$265 432376-01**No Class 11/26

MARTIAL ARTS

Tae Kwon Do BeginnerGymnasiumTae Kwon Do is a well-balanced Korean martial art that specializes in kicking skills. No previous experience is necessary for this class. Adults, teens, and children will train together in a family-oriented program.

Parents of all participants under the age of 13 are asked to remain on site during class. Please note: a Tae Kwon Do uniform is not required for participation in this class; however, a uniform may be required for any participants who would like to enjoy this program long-term.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 10/1-10/29 6:30-7:30P 5 & up 9/24 $39/$46/$50/$50 311106-11 Tu,Th 11/3-11/24 6:30-7:30P 5 & up 10/27 $39/$46/$50/$50 311106-12 Tu,Th 12/1-12/17 6:30-7:30P 5 & up 11/24 $26/$31/$39/$39 311106-13

Tae Kwon Do AdvancedGymnasiumThis advanced class focuses on overall self-control, self-discipline, self-defense techniques, balance, fl exibility, and strength. Tae Kwon Do will build character and develop courtesy, integrity, honor, respect, loyalty, perseverance, concentration, and compassion to their highest potential.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityTu,Th 10/1-10/29 6:30-8:00P 5 & up 9/24 $39/$46/$50/$50 311107-11 Tu,Th 11/3-11/24 6:30-8:00P 5 & up 10/27 $39/$46/$50/$50 311107-12 Tu,Th 12/1-12/17 6:30-8:00P 5 & up 11/24 $26/$31/$39/$39 311107-13

GYMNASTICS

Mom and MeMultipurpose RoomThis parent and child class will help develop your child’s basic motor skills through jumping, skipping, hopping, running, and rolling. You will use beams, wedges, and mats to engage your child through structured play.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 10/26-12/14 10:00-10:30A 18mo-3yrs 10/19 $56/$66/$83/$99 432360-01W 10/21-12/9 10:00-10:30A 18mo-3yrs 10/14 $56/$66/$83/$99 432360-02 Sa 10/31-12/19 9:45-10:15A 18mo-3yrs 10/24 $56/$66/$83/$99 432360-03

Tiny TumblersMultipurpose RoomYour child will learn to follow directions without the assistance of a parent and focus on basic gymnastics skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, headstands, and backbends. He or she will also work on circuit training and be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and fl oor.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 10/26-12/14 11:30A-12:15P 3 10/19 $59/$70/$88/$105 432369-01W 10/21-12/9 10:30-11:15A 3 10/14 $59/$70/$88/$105 432369-03F 10/30-12/18 10:45-11:30A 3 10/23 $59/$70/$88/$105 432369-04F 10/30-12/18 4:00-4:45P 3 10/23 $59/$70/$88/$105 432369-05Sa 10/31-12/19 10:15-11:00A 3 10/24 $59/$70/$88/$105 432369-06

Jumping JacksMultipurpose RoomYour child will improve gross motor skills, fl exibility, and coordination through circuit training and will have the opportunity to put the skills together to form a small routine. He or she will also be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and fl oor.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 10/26-12/14 10:30-11:30A 4-5 10/19 $74/$88/$110/$132 432375-10F 10/30-12/18 9:45-10:45A 4-5 10/23 $74/$88/$110/$132 432375-15F 10/30-12/18 5:45-6:45P 4-5 10/23 $74/$88/$110/$132 432375-16Sa 10/31-12/19 11:15A-12:15P 4-5 10/24 $74/$88/$110/$132 432375-17

Sassy Sixes and SevensMultipurpose RoomStudents will work on gymnastics drills, conditioning, and routines similar to those introduced in the Beginners and Advanced Beginners classes. He or she will continue to improve on basic gymnastic skills, fl exibility, and strength.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 10/26-12/14 5:00-6:00P 6-7 10/19 $74/$88/$110/$132 432371-01Tu 10/20-12/8 4:30-5:30P 6-7 10/13 $74/$88/$110/$132 432371-02F 10/30-12/18 4:45-5:45P 6-7 10/23 $74/$88/$110/$132 432371-03Sa 10/31-12/19 12:15-1:15P 6-7 10/24 $74/$88/$110/$132 432371-04

BeginnersMultipurpose RoomIntroduce your child to the world of gymnastics. Students will learn basic gymnastics skills on the fl oor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault. Your child will then learn to put the skills together to form a routine. Conditioning and fl exibility are also introduced at this level.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 10/26-12/14 6:00-7:00P 8-17 10/19 $74/$88/$110/$132 432380-01Tu 10/20-12/8 5:30-6:30P 8-17 10/13 $74/$88/$110/$132 432380-02Th 10/22-12/10 6:30-7:30P 8-17 10/15 $74/$88/$110/$132 432380-03**No Class 11/26


Station 4Your child will begin side gliding and the front crawl stroke, adding on to skills he or she learned in previous Stations.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90Fall1 Activity Number: 452324 Registration Deadline: 9/4Fall 2 Activity Number: 452424 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28Class Times: M & W 4:45-5:15P, 5:20-5:50P, 5:55-6:25P, or 6:30-7:00P

Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:10-10:40A

Station 5/6Your child will add on to the techniques acquired in Stations 1, 2, and 3 and begin learning proper freestyle stroke with rotary breathing and the backstroke.


Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:10-10:40A

Stroke SchoolContinue to build on skills learned in previous Stations and learn advanced elements and stroke effi ciency in all four stroke types. Stroke School meets twice a week and includes the skills taught in Stations 7 and 8 of the Mason Swim Academy Learn to Swim program.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $92/$109/$134/$159Fall1 Activity Number: 452326 Registration Deadline: 9/4Fall 2 Activity Number: 452426 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28Class Times: M/W 7:00-7:45P

T/Sa 4:45-5:30P Tuesdays & 10:45-11:30A Saturdays

Swim FitSwimFit is Station 9 and 10 of Mason Swim Academy’s Learn to Swim program. It focuses on building the swimmer’s strength and endurance in every stroke through drills, multiple laps, and on-deck coaching. SwimFit allows swimmers to get the feeling of being on a swim team without the competition.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $92/$109/$134/$159Fall1 Activity Number: 452327 Registration Deadline: 9/4Fall 2 Activity Number: 452427 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28Class Times: M/W 7:00-7:45P

T/Sa 4:45-5:30P Tuesdays & 10:45-11:30A Saturdays

Adult Group LessonsBeginner adults with little or no experience in the water will work on various skills and techniques to achieve the goal of water acclimation. Intermediate adults who have mastered submerging and fl oating will work on backstroke and freestyle readiness. Swimmers whose skills exceed the intermediate level should contact our Aquatics team for lesson options.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90Fall1 Activity Number: 452334 Registration Deadline: 9/4Fall 2 Activity Number: 452434 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28Class Times: M 7:00-7:30P Beginners or 7:35-8:05P Intermediate

Swim Academy Level Assessment Leisure PoolIf your swimmer is new to Mason Swim Academy or has not taken lessons for the past two sessions, please register for a free station assessment before registering for group lessons. This free evaluation will produce the best results for your child by determining the station appropriate to your child’s skills. Assessments are not required for Station 1 or below and are not for participants currently enrolled in class. Please call Mason Community Center at 513.229.8555 or visit www.imaginemason.org to set up your assessment today.

Fall 1 Activity Number: 452300 Registration Deadline: 8/31Fall 2 Activity Number: 452400 Registration Deadline: 10/19

Me Too!This parent/child class is designed to teach you to work safely in the water with your child, aged 6–35 months. Skills will be taught at an introductory level, including pool safety, water acclimation, fl oating and gliding with support, submerging, and blowing bubbles through mouth and/or nose.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $46/$55/$69/$83Fall1 Activity Number: 452312 Registration Deadline: 9/4Fall 2 Activity Number: 452412 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28Class Times: W 1:45-2:15P Sa 10:45-11:15A

Station 1Your child will learn to put his or her face in the water and blow bubbles as well as complete ten relaxed bobs.

To participate in this class, your child must be comfortable in the group class setting without a parent. If you register and the fi rst class is diffi cult, we will transfer your enrollment to a Mason Swim Academy Me Too! class.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $51/$60/$75/$90Fall1 Activity Number: 452321 Registration Deadline: 9/4Fall 2 Activity Number: 452421 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28Class Times: M & W 4:45-5:15P, 5:20-5:50P, 5:55-6:25P, or

6:30-7:00PSa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:10-10:40A

Station 2Your child will take what he or she learned in Station 1 and add on learning to glide on his or her front and back in a streamline position.


Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:10-10:40A

Station 3Your child will enhance his or her breathing and gliding skills learned in previous Stations and will also learn proper kicking and to streamline kick on their front and back.


Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A, or 10:10-10:40A

MASON SWIM ACADEMY LEARN TO SWIM

FALL 1 SESSION 9/13/1510/24/15 FALL 2 SESSION 11/1/1512/19/15

AQUATICS


Private Swim LessonsAre you looking for comfort in the water, improved stroke technique and endurance, or a supplement to the Mason Swim Academy Learn to Swim program? We off er classes for all ages and levels. Work one-on-one with a Mason Swim Academy coach who will customize the lesson to suit your goals.

You will have six dates to choose from to take fi ve lessons. You will be allowed to miss one lesson with no penalty, no call ahead needed, and no rescheduling. There will be no make-up lessons or rescheduling for any absences beyond one lesson. While we cannot guarantee the same coach for every lesson, there will always be a certifi ed Mason Swim Academy coach available for your lesson.

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR): $125/$148/$173/$198Fall 1 Activity Number: 452319 Registration Deadline: 9/4Fall 2 Activity Number: 452419 Registration Deadline: 10/25 No Class: 11/22-11/28Class Times: T 5:00-5:30P, 5:35-6:05P, 6:10-6:40P, or 6:45-7:15P

W 12:35-1:05P or 1:10-1:40PSu 10:00-10:30A, 10:35-11:05A, 11:10-11:40A, or 11:45A-12:15P

Premier Member Perk

Parent/Coach ConferenceLeisure PoolMeet with a Mason Swim Academy coach in the water for the opportunity to ask questions about which skills your child needs to work on in the MSA program. The coach will ask your child to demonstrate skills in their current Station and give feedback on how to practice their skills outside of lesson times. Registration is required.

Please note: Parent and child must both be in the water. This does not fulfi ll the requirement of a swim assessment and graduation to the next level will only be determined during group swim lessons.

Fall 1Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM 9/28 7:15-7:30P 5-17 9/21 $0/$2/$4/$5 452310-01 M 9/28 7:30-7:45P 5-17 9/21 $0/$2/$4/$5 452310-02 M 9/28 7:45-8:00P 5-17 9/21 $0/$2/$4/$5 452310-03 W 10/14 7:15-7:30P 5-17 10/7 $0/$2/$4/$5 452310-04 W 10/14 7:30-7:45P 5-17 10/7 $0/$2/$4/$5 452310-05 W 10/14 7:45-8:00P 5-17 10/7 $0/$2/$4/$5 452310-06

Fall 2M 11/16 7:15-7:30P 5-17 11/9 $0/$2/$4/$5 452410-01 M 11/16 7:30-7:45P 5-17 11/9 $0/$2/$4/$5 452410-02 M 11/16 7:45-8:00P 5-17 11/9 $0/$2/$4/$5 452410-03 W 12/2 7:15-7:30P 5-17 11/25 $0/$2/$4/$5 452410-04 W 12/2 7:30-7:45P 5-17 11/25 $0/$2/$4/$5 452410-05 W 12/2 7:45-8:00P 5-17 11/25 $0/$2/$4/$5 452410-06

MASON MANTA RAYS

Manta Ray MastersCompetition PoolImprove your overall fi tness, develop better technique, train for a triathlon, swim competitively, or just enjoy the water. Competitions are optional and swimmers of all abilities are welcome. Coaches are available during scheduled practice times to help you attain your personal goals. Additional practices may be added, though you are not required to attend all practices.

Day Date Time Age Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) ActivityM,W,F 9/2-9/30 5:45-7:15A 19 & up 9/28 $10/$25/$38/$45 452100-01 M,W,F 10/2-10/30 5:45-7:15A 19 & up 10/26 $10/$25/$38/$45 452100-02 M,W,F 11/2-11/30 5:45-7:15A 19 & up 11/25 $10/$25/$38/$45 452100-03 M,W,F 12/2-12/30 5:45-7:15A 19 & up 12/23 $10/$25/$38/$45 452100-04**No Class 12/25

THE AVP TOUR RETURNS TO MAS0N, OHIO FOR 2015!

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GO TO AVP.COM/EVENTSLABOR DAY WEEKEND

SEPT 4-6, 2015

PHIL DALHAUSSER

KERRI WALSH JENNINGS

DIG DEEP

Call for more information(513) 253-0545

#AVPBEACH


THE AVP TOUR RETURNS TO MAS0N, OHIO FOR 2015!

FREEGENERALADMISSION! PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE

GO TO AVP.COM/EVENTSLABOR DAY WEEKEND

SEPT 4-6, 2015

PHIL DALHAUSSER

KERRI WALSH JENNINGS

DIG DEEP

Call for more information(513) 253-0545

#AVPBEACH

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