16150 W. Ajo Highway
Tucson, Arizona 85735
Phone: (520) 822-4408

Staff
Rose Strong, Center Coordinator
Megan Massingale, Adilene Ortiz, Sherla Paulsen, Recreation Aides

Hours
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Closed Saturdays & Sundays
Time changes due to special events may occur and will be posted.

Open Recreation
Ages 5-17 (5-year olds must have completed Kindergarten or be accompanied by an adult)
All are welcome to use the center for recreational activities. We have a structured program where participants can choose from a variety of staff supervised activities, including arts & crafts, group games, sports skills contests, board games, billiards, ping-pong, special events and field trips.
School schedule: Monday - Thursday, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Friday, 12 noon-5:30 p.m.
Summer schedule: Monday-Friday 12 noon-5:30 p.m.
Ages 18 & up Monday – Friday 4:00 p.m.-5:30 pm
Free, with the exception of some special events.

Youth Programs

Cheerleading
Girls, ages 6-12
Program will resume in September 2008

Girl Power
Girls, ages 10-14
Program will resume in September 2008

Karate
Boys & Girls, ages 6-12
Program will resume in September 2008

Teen Night
One night each month set aside for teens to be teens. Come by and see what it is all about.
Meet: 2nd Friday each month
Ages 13-18
Fee: Free, with the exception of some special events

Family Fun/Kids Night
One night each month families are invited to come out and play with their children and spend quality time away from home.
Meet: Last Friday each month
Fee: Free, with the exception of some special events

Social Services

Catholic Community Services Nutrition and Socialization Program
JOY Senior Program, age 55 and/or with a spouse over 55. Planning & scheduling meeting: 1st Wednesday each month, 1 p.m. A variety of activities are offered including table games, arts & crafts, health and nutrition education, movie days, and special events. Lunch served at noon.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Registration required. Contact Dora Dicochea at the center. Picture ID and Social Security card required for application to the program.

Spanish instruction
Conversational Spanish for beginners; Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Free

Public Meetings

Friends of Robles Ranch: 1st Tuesday each month, 6:30 p.m.
Sierrita Mountain Livestock 4-H Club officers: will resume in September.
Sierrita Mountain Livestock Horse Project: will resume in September
Taylor Lane Community Council: meetings scheduled as needed
Altar Valley Little League: meetings scheduled as needed

Other Community Services

Pima-Tucson Library Bookmobile: 3rd Wednesday, 12-12:45 p.m.
Community Clothing Bank: Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations may be made during hours of operation only.
Community Food Bank: Tuesday, 3-6 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Services/WIC: 2nd Wednesday each month, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Lending Library: On site, come take a book, bring a book, new books arrive every week for all ages.

Rental information
The historic Robles Ranch is available for rent during non-programmed hours for parties, receptions and other special events. Room rentals must be made 2 weeks in advance. Call for availability and rates, 822-4408.

Calendar

April
11 — Teens: Activity Night, 6-8 p.m.
22 — Seniors: Trip - Pima County Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
25 — Youth: Activity Night, 6-8 p.m.

May
9 — Teens: Activity Night, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
15 — Seniors: Trip – Picnic, Mt. Lemmon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
23 — Youth: Kid’s Night - End of School celebration, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
26 — Center Closed: Memorial Day Holiday

June
13 — Teens: Activity Night. 6-8 p.m.
27 — Youth: Kid’s Night - Summer Fun Party, 6-8 p.m.
TBA — Seniors: Trip - Fletcher’s music & social, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

July
4 — Center Closed: 4th of July Holiday
11 — Teens: Activity Night, 6-8 p.m.
25 — Youth: Kid’s Night, 6-8 p.m.
TBA — Seniors: Trip - Apple Annie’s Orchard Peach Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

August
7 — Seniors: Trip - Southwest Birding & Nature Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
8 — Teens: Activity Night - Back to School celebration, 6-8 p.m.
22 — Youth: Kid’s Night, 6-8 p.m.

Please contact the center for updated list of activities or watch for your local community newsletter.