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Picture Rocks Community Center

location map to Picture Rocks Community Center and Park5615 North Sanders Road
Tucson, AZ 85743
520-682-7166

Staff
Wanda Crawford, Neighborhood Center Coordinator
Christina Longo, Recreation Leader

Hours
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

T.O.T.S. Program
This program is under review and subject to change. Check back for the latest information. The T.O.T.S. (Teach Our Toddlers Skills) program includes educational, social, and recreational activities including playtime, arts and crafts, song, dance, and other age-appropriate activities. Sign up your child(ren) and give them an opportunity to learn to socialize and interact with others. This program is designed for toilet-trained preschoolers, ages 3-5.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Session Dates: March 16 – May 5, 2010
Registration (Lottery Sign-up): March 1 – 5, 2010

photo of Tots going on a picnicAfter School Program
This program is under review and subject to change. Check back for the latest information. The after school program is for children ages 5-13. 5-year-olds must be enrolled in elementary school. Activities include homework help, reading program, group games, sports, arts and crafts, board and table games, special events, and more. The program is free except for some special events.
Winter/Spring Session: January 4 – May 27, 2010

Summer Recreation
Program Time:
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
Session Dates:
June 1 – July 23, 2010
Registration (Lottery Sign-up): April 12 – 16, 2010

Seniors Group
Meet first Wednesday each month, 1:00 p.m.
Field trips and special events are discussed and planned at meetings. Guest speakers cover topics of health, finance, and current events.

Enhance Fitness
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Exercise class for strength, balance and coordination. Designed for the mature exerciser. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes (preferably sneakers). This is an evidenced based-grant provided class. Participants must commit to attending a minimum of 2 days per week. Pre-registration required. Free.

photo of Tots going on picnicTherapeutic Recreation
Wednesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Social program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Activities include cards, arts and crafts, games, and field trips.
Fee: Free, except for special events

Hummin’ and Strummin’
Thursday, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Musical entertainment with vocal accompaniment. Enjoy listening, participating, and socializing.

Card Club
Monday and Thursday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Canasta, gin rummy, spades, pinochle, and other card games.

Dominoes and Games
Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Canasta, gin rummy, spades, pinochle, other card games, and Mexican train dominoes.

Craft Group
Tuesday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Members enjoy socializing and doing needlepoint, crocheting, knitting, and other crafts.

Quilters Club
Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Come and join the quilters as they work on community projects or bring along your own work and enjoy the social setting.
Fee: Quilters provide their own fabric and thread.

photo of hummin and strummin eventAlcoholics Anonymous
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Al-Anon: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous: Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Boy Scout Troop #218: Wednesday, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
4H Club: First Monday, first Tuesday, and first Wednesday each month 6:00 p.m.
Citizens For Picture Rocks: Third Tuesday each month, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Citizens meet to discuss concerns for the Picture Rocks area.

Social Services
Free/Low Cost Lunch Program
Monday – Friday, (except holidays), 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Income qualification required.

The center is a site for utility assistance through Community Action Agency. Call center at 682-7166 for more information. There are income guidelines for this program.

Food Boxes
Community Food Bank distributes food boxes on the third Friday of each month. There are income guidelines for this program. Picture ID and proof of residency required. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Mobile Health Clinic- Pima County Health Department Mobile Clinic
Fourth Tuesday each month, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Immunizations, family planning, sports/school physicals, and STD testing.
Call 293-4620 for an appointment.


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