WIN

TER / SPRING

2015 PR O G R A M

Winter/Spring Programs at CHISPAJanuary 12, 2015 - May 30, 2015

Adult ZumbaBy Berenice Regalado

Zumba for adults consists of dance and aerobics routines inspired by the Latin-American music. The classes are high-energy dance fitness and exercise activities that consist of music with fast and slow rhythms, as well as resistance training.El Cerrito Townhomes: : W/Th 7:00pm-8:00pmAdults only

Alisal Percussion By Baktun 12

This class will focus on a variety of percussion styles and instruments and will teach students to read and write music. Students will learn the basics on congas, bongos, timbales, guiro, guitar, maracas, shakers, hand bells, drum-set, samba drums, and marching drumlin instruments. The emphasis will be on helping students learn to play and understand music through team oriented percussion ensembles, all while having fun!Vineyard Green Townhomes: M/W/F 3:30pm-5:30pmCanyon Creek Townhomes: M/W 6:30pm-8:30pmRoosevelt Townhomes: T/Th 5:30pm-8:30pmGabilan Hills Townhomes: M/F 5:30pm-8:30pmMountain View Townhomes: M/F 6:30pm-8:30pmGrades 3-12

Boys and Girls ClubBy Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC)

The BGCMC Afterschool Program at Sea Garden Apartments offers: caring mentors, daily homework assistance, FUN programs such as dance, sports, computer skills, science experiments and more; Free tasty & nutrition snacks daily; contests & tournaments; field trips. Sea Garden Apartments: M/T/Th/F 3:00-5:00pm W 1:15pm-4:15pm Ages 6-18 Maximum 20 children

Flying Monkeys!By Arts Council for Monterey County

Kids Yoganimal classes combine acrobatics, yoga, dance and creative movement. We build strength and sensitivity, courage and coordination. We will transform into many different animals, climb, carry and fly our friends. We challenge, we support, we laugh, and we play together. Roosevelt Townhomes: W 3:00pm-5:00pmAges 5-12

Guitar ClassBy Felix Miranda

The basics of music theory and chord diagrams will be taught in this one of a kind guitar class. You will learn all sorts of genres ranging from Blues, Reagge, Rock, Traditional Mexican etc. Not only that, but you will get a feel for what it is like to perform as a big guitar ensemble. Roosevelt Townhomes: M/W/F 5:00pm-8:00pm Ages 9 & Up

Sol Treasures Art EnrichmentBy Sol Treasures

Sol Treasures’ art programs nurture the students’ creativity and explore them to artists and artistic styles using a variety of mediums. Students also explore the importance of art in society and culture, and experiment with the art forms of different cultures.Tyler Park Townhomes: T/W 3:30pm-5:30pmVilla San Miguel: M/T/Th 3:30am-5:30pmGrades 1-8

It’s Your Story or AmazeBy Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast

We have many different programs or series that we use. Your Story empowers young girls to feel comfortable in their own skin and realizing that they can be whatever they want when they grow. The Ladybug Club deals with nature and sisterhood. It also talks about how everyone can help make the environment a better place no matter their age. Amaze is a program that focuses on the importance of friendship. The Leadership specialists that work with the girls are college students who are through higher education trying to better their lives.Roosevelt Townhomes (3/16-4/20): M 4:00pm-5:00pmMountain View Townhomes (4/21-5/26): T 4:30pm-5:30pmHarden Ranch Townhomes (2/11-3/18): T 4:00pm-5:00pmVilla La Posada (2/16-3/23): M 6:00pm-7:00pmEl Cerrito Townhomes (5/20-6/24): W 5:30pm - 6:30pmAges 5-17

Teen Leadership Council By Teen Leadership Council Castroville

The Teen Leadership Council will provide after school fun filled activities for youth ages 8-13. The goal is to provide kids with activities that will keep them physically active and give them a chance to make new friends. The activities include outside sports, baking, games and arts and crafts. El Cerrito Townhomes: M/W 3:30pm-5:30-pmAges 8-13

Tara Tara La Guitarra By Karina Salcedo

Through guitar and singing lessons, students become familiar with various Mexican traditional folk songs. There are different exercises in guitar like writing, voice, and performance. All of these activities boost students’ confidence at home, school and in their community. Creating music then becomes an empowering medium of expression.Gabilan Hills Townhomes: T/Th 5:00-7:00pmEl Cerrito Townhomes: M 6:00pm-8:00pm All Ages

Sharing TimeBy Alisal Family Resource Center

Come to these classes with your child where you will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the development of your child while you both enjoy a variety of activities together, such as art, singing and reading. Your child will develop key social skills, intellectual skills, language skills and self-esteem necessary for their school year. Gabilan Hills Townhomes: T/Th 9:30am-11:30pm Mountain View Townhomes: T/Th 12:30pm-2:00pm Roosevelt Townhomes: : W 9:30am-11:30am Ages 0-5 and their parents

Head Start By Monterey County Office of Education

The Early Head Start Program serves qualifying pregnant women, infants, and toddlers by providing support services that promote child and family development through home visits. This program also serves infants and toddlers with disabilities conducted in partnership with the Monterey County Office of Education Early Intervention Program and other school districts.Canyon Creek Townhomes: 2nd Monday of every month: 9:30am-12:00pm Vineyard Green Townhomes: 3nd Monday of every month: 9:30am-12:00pmAges 0-5 and their parents

Leadership Academy By City of Salinas

The Leadership Academy is meant to increase our community’s leadership capacity by empowering concerned citizens with the tools to enact positive social changes. There are a total of thirteen sessions in which participants will have the opportunity to talk about topics such as: team building and leadership, community engagement and cultural diversity, advocacy and conflict resolution, tools of leadership, and resource development. Mountain View Townhomes: Jan. 13, 14, 20, 27, 28, 30, 31 5:30pm-7:30pm Mountain View Townhomes: Febrero Feb. 1, 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 5:30pm-7:30pmFor parents

Play GroupsBy Castroville Plaza

Parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers. The early years of a child’s life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and life. Free bi-weekly home visits by a Parent Educator to families with children 0-3 years of age. During home visits the Parent Educator provides an individualized age-appropriate lesson focused on parenting goals, which may include nutrition, health, sleep, safety, hearing, and vision. El Cerrito Townhomes: T 9:00am-1:00pmFor parents

Story Time By Read to Me Project

Story Time is all about..... Wonder! Imagination! and Learning! Young children love listening to stories, looking at books, and spending time with loving family members. From birth to five a child’s brain is wide open to learning about the world! Did you know that 90% of brain development occurs before age five? Researchers have found that the more words a child knows, the greater their success in school. A child’s brain needs person to person stimulation and engagement to develop and learn....listening to stories will help build the vocabulary, language, knowledge and comprehension skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond. Open the door to your child’s future and make the time for Story Time. Mountain View Townhomes: Sat. 9:30pm-10:30pm Gabilan Hills Townhomes: Sat. 11:00am-12:00pmAll ages

Dancers of the SunBy Ana Maria Ruiz

This program offers a variety of dances, ranging from the “roaring 20’s” to the present. I guarantee this is a fun and exciting class where you will expand your learning in different areas. Harden Ranch Apartments: T/Th 5:00pm-7:00pmAges 8-12

Y After School Program By Salinas Community YMCA

The Y’s afterschool program utilizes developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate a child’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth. We provide a warm, caring and fun environment that stimulates their natural curiosity and encourages personal expression. Children develop communication, reasoning and problem solving skills through play, interaction with other children, and exploration of their environment. Activities include: homework club, enrichment and sports activities, cooking, reading and science club.Gabilan Hills Townhomes: T/Th 3:00pm-5:00pm Mountain View Townhomes: M/W/F 3:00pm-5:00pmHarden Ranch Townhomes: M/W/F 3:00pm-5:00pm Grades 1-8 Watsonville YMCABy Central Coast YMCA YMCA afterschool program is about nurturing a child’s development by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Villa la Posada: M/W/F 3:30pm-5:30pm Grades 1-8 Maximum 20 children

YMCA After School ProgramBy South County YMCA

YMCA After School Program is designed to keep children safe, supervised and involved in constructive activities during the fall semester. Our after school program provides a fun atmosphere for physical fitness, arts and crafts, and language arts/history activities for elementary-aged youth to keep them active and learning well past the time they are dismissed from school each day. Canyon Creek Townhomes: M/W/F 3:30pm-5:30pmMarket Street Townhomes: T/Th 3:30pm-5:30pmWalnut Place Townhomes: M-F 3:30pm-5:30pmVineyard Green Townhomes: T/Th 3:30pm-5:30pm Ages 5-12

Play & Learn By Go Kids E. Alisal

Go Kids is a nonprofit agency that envisions communities where every child has the support they need to reach their greatest potential. We enhance the lives of children and families through the delivery of comprehensive child development services and community involvement. To this end we utilize best practice models with the administration and management of the agency and its employees; high accounting standards with our fiscal accountability; and accreditation based “best practices” for all programs within our three service departments. Gabilan Hills Townhomes: Every first and third Wednesday and second and fourth Friday of the month - 9:30am-11:30am Roosevelt Townhomes: Second and fourth Thursdays of the month: 8:00am-12:30pmAges 0-5 and their parents

Guitar for Seniors By Ana María Ruíz

Guitar for Seniors is a great class because it teaches seniors how to play a guitar at a fun, beginning level. They will love the sound of the instrument and they will have fun playing guitar as a group. Sherwood Village: W 4:00pm-6:00pmSeniors only

Zumba for Seniors By Naomí González

The Zumba program provides our community members an opportunity to experience a healthy and positive way to release stress in a fun rhythmic environment through music skills, Zumba members enjoy dance and create a positive impact on their quality of lives especially the mind, health and spirit.Sherwood Village: M/F 10:00am-11:00amSeniors only

Lunch Program By Area Agency on Aging

“These programs are targeted to those with the greatest social and economic need. Culturally appropriate meal programs are the entry point for improved nutrition and community engagement.” The lunch program is free to seniors. Sherwood Village: M-F 12:00pm-1:00pmLos Abuelitos: M-F 11:30am-12:30pm Seniors only

Senior Peer Counseling By Alliance on Aging

The Alliance on Aging peer counseling group provides counseling to individuals and groups of seniors facing the challenges of aging- loss of a loved one, divorce, health issues, loss of financial security, etc. La Gloria Senior Apartments: Th 12:30pm-2:30pm Los Abuelitos Senior Housing: Th 12:00pm-1:30pm Sherwood Village: Every other Wed. 3:00pm-5:00pmSeniors only

Painting for Seniors By Arts Council for Monterey County

In a supportive environment, beginning through advanced artists explores painting techniques using acrylic or watercolors in a variety of styles. We will explore inspiring examples of the great artists throughout history.El Estero Townhomes: W 1:00pm-3:00pmSherwood Village: T 10:00am-12:00pm: W 10:00am-12:00pmLa Gloria: Th 1:00pm-3:00pmLos Abuelitos: T 1:00pm-3:00pmMarina Manor: Th 1:30pm-3:30pmSeniors only

VNA Community Services By Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice

VNA community services provide alternatives to health care given in hospitals or other institutional settings and assists in the prevention of chronic health conditions. Residents are invited to plan meetings and team leaders are also elected. The monthly meetings address one of three areas: diabetes prevention and management, weight management, and stress management.Gabilan Hills Townhomes: Second Wednesday of every month 3:30pm-7:30pmAdults only

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CHISPA PropertiesEl Cerrito Townhomes 8860 Vista de Tierra Circle Castroville, CA 95012 831-633-2500

Moro Lindo Townhomes 8757 Sabino Drive Castroville, CA 95012 831-632-0768

Sea Garden Apartments10603 Axtell StreetCastroville, CA 95012831-632-0790

Gabilan Hills Townhomes 1051 Paseo Grande Salinas, CA 93905 831-753-9032

Harden Ranch Apartments 1907 Dartmouth Way Salinas, CA 93906 831-444-0102

Soledad Townhomes 438 Benito Street Soledad, CA 93960 831-678-0528

Tyler Park Townhomes 1120 Heidi Drive Greenfield, CA 93927 831-674-8857

Vineyard Green Townhomes 130 13th Street Greenfield, CA 93927 831-674-2736

Walnut Place Townhomes 500 12th Street Greenfield, CA 93927 831-674-5322

Villa San Miguel 1201 Amherst Drive King City, CA 93930 831-386-9409

Loma El Paraiso541 Roosevelt StreetSalinas, CA 93905831-796-0140

Mountain View Townhomes 1580 Falcon Drive Salinas, CA 93905 831-753-7001 Roosevelt Street Townhomes 522 Roosevelt Street Salinas, CA 93905 831-796-0140

Canyon Creek Townhomes 1834 Chablis Way Gonzales, CA 93926 831-675-2815

Market Street Townhomes110 Market StreetSoledad, CA 93960831-678-8129

El Estero Senior Housing 151 Park Avenue Monterey, CA 93940 831-655-0924

Marina Manor Senior Housing 3082 Sunset Avenue Marina, CA 93933 831-384-6087

La Gloria Senior Apartments539 East Market StreetSalinas, CA 93905831-424-3630

Los Abuelitos Senior Housing528 East Market StreetSalinas, CA 93905831-757-1283

Sherwood Village Senior Apartments 808 N. Main Street Salinas, CA 93906 831-783-1485

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