IN Ross Township Spring 2016 | Page 60

COMMUNITY Family, Fitness and Fun ROSS TOWNSHIP ID CARD SYSTEM NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY KIOSK Please stop at the Community Center main desk to register for and receive your new Ross Community Center ID Card. Our new card system will allow us to track facility use, as well as maintain Emergency Contact information for individuals using our facility. For Ross residents, the card is free of charge. All others will pay a one-time $5.00 fee for the card. Did you know you can borrow items from Northland Public Library right at Ross Township’s Community Center?  The Kiosks, named NOMAD (which stands for Northland Offsite Modern Alternative Dispenser) contain children and adult books, CDs, and DVDs that can be checked out using any library card issued by Allegheny County. Patrons are also able to return Library items to the book drop conveniently located just outside the main entrance to the Ross Community Center. For information on how to use the NOMAD, please visit: www.northlandlibrary.org/nomad-vending-kiosks/ OPEN GYM TIMES Please check our website at ross.pa.us for the most up-to-date schedule for open gym. Open Gym on weekdays is typically scheduled Monday through Friday, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. We make every effort to maintain some Open Gym time on the weekends, which is dependent upon events, fundraisers, and special programs that we hold in the gymnasium. R O SS TOWN SH IP NE WS oss Township Please check the website frequently and/or call beforehand at 412.931.7041 on weekends as Open Gym hours may change due to programming and facility rental needs. FREE MORNING GYM TIME FOR WALKERS! All ages welcome! Come to the Community Center every weekday morning, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. and use the gym to get in a good walk to start your day. Bring a friend! PITTSBURGH ZOO AND AMUSEMENT TICKETS AT DISCOUNTED RATES Ross Township will be selling Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium Tickets and various amusement venue tickets through the PRPS (Pennsylvania Parks and Recreation Society). Tickets can be purchased at the Ross Township reception desk Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact Jackie Snyder at 412.931.7055. MARTIAL WAY DEFENSE ACADEMY Facebook.com/MartialWayDefenseAcademy FIRST WEEK IS ALWAYS FREE!!! No hidden fees. Martial Arts changed our lives for the better; let us show you how it can work for you What sets us apart from other martial arts schools? • Our Chief Instructor - Mr. Travis Morton has 20 years of training experience. • All of our instructors are certified World Tang Soo Do Association (www.wtsda.com) • We offer open enrollment for your convenience. All you need to do to get started is contact us! • No contracts, No test fees, No hidden costs! VOLUNTEER AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER The Ross Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help with special events. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Susie at 412.931.7041. Thank you! 58 Ross Township • New students are welcome anytime. Come experience the benefits of martial arts training in our age appropriate, friendly classes. All classes are on a rolling enrollment basis. Please contact Mr. Morton, Chief Instructor, at 412.969.2306 ([email protected]) for instructions on how to begin your first class.