Drill and Play for 2.5-3.0+ players continue through October, weather permitting. Contact the Arvada Tennis Center, 303-420-1210 to place your name on the weekly drill list. Time: 6:30-8 pm Location: Arvada Tennis Center Cost: $10 Player Minimum: 3 players

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“Pickleball Ken” Marquardt is an ambassador for the burgeoning sport of pickleball. “Ambassador” is an official volunteer job for those who love the game and help bring people together to play in a particular region. Pickleball is a racquet sport featuring elements of tennis, badminton, ping pong and racquetball. Its unique appeal draws a wide range of ages and abilities, and for those who encounter “Pickleball Ken” at the Apex Center, it’s almost impossible not to try it out. In fact,

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The shotgun went off a little earlier than usual this year, with golfers starting out at 8 am for the Apex Park and Recreation District Foundation’s 32nd Annual Golf Tournament, held at Indian Tree Golf Club on Friday, September 21, 2012. Players enjoyed delightful fall weather, with lunch and awards following the event. All proceeds went to support community recreation through Apex Park and Recreation District. Many thanks to all the sponsors and donors, including major sponsors FirstBank, The Goddard School,

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Square State Skate offers year-round Saturday lessons at Arvada Skate Park

Kids 5-17: Skate, learn old tricks and new tricks, play some skate related games, learn about skateboarding history, and enjoy the unique skateboarding community. Bring your smile, get rad with us and start your Saturdays with the goofballs from Square State Skate who love skateboarding! Each 4-week session is from 9-10:30 am on Saturdays. The fee is $80 for residents and $96 for non-residents. Several one-day drop-in sessions are also

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The Apex Center office of Precision Physical Therapy is now open four days a week, thanks to the addition of a new PT, Dr. Elizabeth Robertson. New hours are Mon. and Wed. 8 am-7 pm with Dr. Robertson, PT, DPT, and Tue. and Thu., 7 am-6 pm with Dr. Jaime Oppegaard, PT, DPT. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Colorado in 2012 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT). She is excited to be back at Precision Physical Therapy, where her

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Ages 50+ Introducing Senior Indoor Arena Wiffleball...a great way to enjoy an all time favorite game in the fall! Get your buddies together for some friendly games Thursday mornings at the Apex Field House. Practice from 9 am to noon on Tuesdays for 2 weeks starting on October 9. Games are 9 am to noon starting on Thursday, October 25. Location: Apex Field House Res. $40 (non-res. $50) Register for Activity #117370-01, 9 am-12 pm, Tue. and Thu., Oct. 9-Dec. 6 No class:

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September is almost over so be sure to take advantage of once-a-year discounts on Apex Center annual passes. The annual sale is on through September 30, and the offer is too good to pass up, especially if you’ve had your pass for 5 or more consecutive years. For those loyal and long-time customers, the usual 10% September discount for passes purchased and paid in full goes up to 15%. And if you’ve been a pass holder for 10 consecutive years

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 CALL TO ORDER President Jeff Glenn called the September 6, 2012 meeting of the Board of Directors of Apex Park and Recreation District to order at 6:31 p.m. at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. Apex board members in attendance were: Jeff Glenn, Ken Harrell, Jim Whitfield, Lee Humrich and Bob Loveridge. Apex participating staff members were Mike Miles, Executive Director, and Luann Levine, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADDITION OF AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: Director

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS August 2, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Vice-President Ken Harrell called the August 2, 2012 meeting of the Board of Directors of Apex Park and Recreation District to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Apex Field House, 5724 Oak Street, Arvada, Colorado. Apex board members in attendance were: Ken Harrell, Jim Whitfield, and Bob Loveridge. Jeff Glenn and Lee Humrich were absent. Apex participating staff members were Mike Miles, Executive Director, and Luann Levine, Recording Secretary. ABSENCE EXCUSED MOTION: Director Whitfield moved for

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For the Rockyettes dance troupe and their instructor Ann Kennedy, performing on stage is not just fun, but a joy and a unique privilege. As one member puts it, “We get back 10 times what we give.” The Rockyettes’ history began in 1997, when their instructor, choreographer and inspiring leader, Ann Kennedy, started teaching Broadway dance and tap dance at the Apex PRD Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Boulevard. The popular program appeals to a wide range of ages and abilities,

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Amanda Douglass, Arvada resident and skater at the Apex Ice Arena, is headed for the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. The games are held from January 29 to February 5. Before the World Games, Amanda will compete in qualifying events at Lake Placid, New York in early December. As every world-class athlete knows, it’s a long road to the top tier of a global competition. Amanda, now 26, started skating at age eight, at the “old

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Days Available	Time	Classification	Fees (includes refs fees)	Games	Start Date Week of:
Friday	4-5:45pm	Boys U7-U8	$300	8	January 4
Friday	4-5:45pm	Girls U7-U8	$300	8	January 4
Friday	4-5:45pm	Girls U9	$550	8	January 4
Saturday	7am-7pm	Boys U9

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Days	Time	Classification	Fees (includes refs fees)	Games	Start Date Week of
Friday	4-5:45pm	Boys U7-U8	$300	8	October 26
Friday	4-5:45pm	Girls U7-U8	$300	8	October 26
Friday	4-5:45pm	Girls U9

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The stars shone on the tennis-loving night owls at the third annual Round the Clock Racquet Rally, held Friday, August 25 through Saturday, August 26, 2012 at the Arvada Tennis Center, 6430MillerStreet. This event is a fund-raiser for the Arvada Community Food Bank, and it brought in a total of $1,359 and about 150 pounds of food. We all know how much teenagers love to stay up late, so they combined their tennis skills and circadian rhythms to great effect to

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