Rancho Santa Margarita Community Events

2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February - July 4th

• February 23 Dog Day Afternoon
• March 15 Spring Fling
• May 10 Tea Party
• May 16 Lakeshore Wine and Cheese Tasting
• June 14 Fishing Derby
• June 20 Movie in the Park
• July 4 Star Spangled Spectacular

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VOLUNTEERING IN SAMLARC

Volunteers are the key to any successful community. Residents who have a vested interest in community events and activities are the volunteers who drive SAMLARC's unique sense of community spirit. Volunteer involvement and participation includes the planning and implementation of community events, activities and recreation programs. Volunteers are becoming the key promoters in mobilizing the neighborhoods and villages of SAMLARC.

If you are interested in volunteering at any of SAMLARC's events, or expanding SAMLARC's programs by providing your own unique services, time and/or resources, you assistance is welcome.

You may print out the Volunteer Interest Form.

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HOLIDAY LIGHTS COMPETITION

To view the winners of the Inaugural SAMLARC Holiday Lighting Competition click here.

To view a map of all SAMLARC Holiday Lighting Competition participants click here.

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SAMLARC ARENA OPENS

On September 16, 2007 the SAMLARC Board of Directors officially opened the SAMLARC Arena (formally Skate Central) in Central Park for use by Arena Soccer Leagues. The expanded use of the Arena to include soccer gives more field space to this very popular sport.

The AYSO-630 League will be hosting the youth arena soccer teams. RSM Arena Soccer, a brand new league to the area, is proud to host the first organized outdoor adult sport in SAMLARC. For more information on either league check out their websites at: www.ayso630.com or www.rsmarenasoccer.com.

Both leagues presented short exhibition games to an eager crowd. Arena soccer takes place on a shorter field where the walls are in play, making for a fast paced and exciting game.

To view the gallery of pictures from Opening Day click here.

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RECREATION CLASSES

Junior and Adult Tennis Clinics

Allegre Duncan Tennis - Youth and Adult Clinics
Dates: Tuesdays, May 6 - June 3
Cost: $120 for 5 weeks
Location: Trabuco Mesa Park, RSM

3:00-4:00pm: Junior (3-4 years old)
4:00-5:00pm: Junior (5-7 & 8-11 years old)
5:00-6:00pm: Junior (12-14 & 15-17 years old)
6:00-7:00pm: Adult class (beginner / intermediate)
7:00-8:00pm: Adult class (intermediate / advanced)

Private lessons will be available by appointment only any time during the week.

Register online at www.allegreduncantennis.com or call 949.544.5224 for more information.

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Doggie Real Life Manners

Provided by Wags n' Wiggles.
4 Sessions: April 3, 17, 24 & May 1
Fee: $100
For more information visit: www.wagsandwiggles.com

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Kids Fitness Camps in the Parks

Camps include cardio and core work, strength and body weight exercises, agility drills, stretching, ab exercises and much more! For ages 12 and up. Camps instructed by Linda Shaw-Sprowl, certified personal trainer.

Tuesdays and Fridays through June, 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Central Park, 30842 La Mirada
Fee: $10 per session

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Scuba

Living on the coast offers a great opportunity to learn to scuba dive. With a combination of classroom time, training in SAMLARC pools and the ocean; Sea Stallion Scuba Outfitters will show you and your family how to scuba dive with confidence.

Sea Stallion Scuba Outfitters has over 20 years of industry experience with scuba diving activities, and is a Scuba Schools International (SSI) training facility.

Open Water Certification requirements include: Reading the open water course material and completing the study guide; watching the Open Water video; completing 2 Pool Sessions; completing 1-4 hour classroom session; completing 5 open water dives; and completing the open water written test. Depending on your schedule and diving comfort as well as ocean conditions, it takes an average of 6-8 weeks to complete the course.

Course materials included: Course manual, study guide, log book, dive tables, as well as BC (Buoyancy Compensators), regulator, wetsuit, tank and weight during all pool and open water sessions.

Class 1 is at Sea Stallion Scuba Outfitters, 21098 Bake Parkway, Lake Forest, CA. Remaining classes and all pool sessions are held at Altisima Pool, 30082 Melinda Road. Ocean sessions conducted will be in Laguna Beach at Crescent Bay.

Fee: $225.00 per person plus the purchase of mask, snorkel, fins, gloves and booties from Sea Stallion Scuba Outfitters.

When*:
Saturday, February 2, 2008, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, February 9, 2008, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, February 16, 2008, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, February 28, 2008, 8:00am to 5:00pm

*Note: Training is conducted on these dates, you must make an appointment for your classroom, pool or ocean training for one of these days during December and January.

To register or for more information on classes or other scuba activities contact:

Sea Stallion Scuba Outfitters
949.699.3600
info@seastallion.com
http://www.seastallion.com/filearchive/index.cfm?fa=DownloadFile&AttachmentID=FDEC8F61-D390-4538-704CEB515B79F9E0&ComponentInstanceID=FDE6CA90-0A61-78D0-55F84D3EAEEEC1E7&ApplicationTreeID=DCC20525-E5CA-D7BF-1F63E223E6EF8F93

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Fitness in the Park

"Come out and play with us at the park!"
Is your gym routine getting stale? Mix it up a little and participate in this fun yet challenging group exercise class at Central Park. Riech Personal Training & Coaching will individualize your program to suit your fitness level. Sessions with Riech Personal Training are 4 weeks long; 2 or 3 days per week. Classes will include a warm-up, stretching routine, running, functional and core strengthening, and a cool-down.

Classes are taught by Todd Riech, former Olympian, and Lisa Riech, licensed physical therapy assistant and highschool track coach.

Please bring a workout mat and a pair of dumbbells. Recommend weights: 5 lbs. for the beginner level, 8 lbs. for the intermediate level, 10-12 lbs. for the advanced level.

Date/Time: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Session 1 - February 12 - March 8, 6:00 a.m. or 9:15 a.m.
Session 2 - March 18 - April 12, 6:00 a.m. or 9:15 a.m.
Location: Central Park, 30842 La Miranda
Fee: $120 for 3 days/week (or $80 for 2 days/week)

To register or for more information on classes contact:
Riech Personal Training & Coaching
949.413.5768
http://www.samlarc.org/editmode/www.toddriech.com

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Stroller Strides - Fitness for Mom, Fun for baby!

All you need is your stroller and the SAMLARC parks to get a total body-conditioning workout with Stroller Strides. This invigorating workout includes power walking, jogging and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing the stroller and the park! Taught by nationally certified instructors, it is a great workout for people of any fitness level. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate and have children ages 6 weeks to 5 years! Your first class is FREE!

Dates: Ongoing, Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $55/month for unlimited classes (additional pricing available)
To register, get class locations and other pricing options log onto www.strollerstrides.net/laderaranch or contact Shannon@strollerstrides.net 949-697-5448