Rural Ridge Community Center

Welcome to the Kevin M. Brozek Community Center in Rural Ridge

rrcc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:45:23 +0000

Officially named the Kevin M. Brozek community center, the site hosts events for Rural Ridge and surrounding communities. Maintained and operated by the Township of Indiana, the center is available for rental and for community events. Feel free to use the contact form to request more information. Please come down and visit the center and enjoy some of the wonderful programs already in place.

Summer Camps are Here!

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:54:28 +0000

Please download this brochure for some camps that are starting this
summer at our Community Center. For everyone who argued
that we should not have a tenant there because WE wanted to use the
Community Center, now is your chance! We need to make things like this
successful by enrolling or the Community Center will fail to thrive and
the township will very likely “take it back from us” (just my opinion,
take it for what it’s worth). If you can, please do you best to support
programs like this!

Thanks,
Heather

Yoga Update

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:50:19 +0000

Unfortunately we have lost our Yoga Instructor. She has taken another project that conflicts with available times at the center. We are currently searching for another instructor. If you know of an instructor please contact me and I will be happy to speak with them about setting up a program. This is a very popular program, we have quite a few people already signed up from our earlier post. I will do my best to get this program off the ground ASAP.

–
Mark Bursic
724 265 3009
mark [at] bursic.com

Need Some Help Getting to the Next Level?

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:46:13 +0000

I am in the process of creating a “Career Development and Resume Writing Workshop” for our community. I will offer this program free to all township residents. Once I determine there is enough interest, I will conduct this program once a month, in the evenings at the Kevin M. Brozek Center. Both days and times will be based upon mutual availability. I would like to have a group of 3-5 participants to get started.If you are interested in this program, please contact me immediately at 412 828 6881 or simply email dkrally@darrinjkrally.com. I would like to get this program off the ground in April.

Please spread the word and thank you for making our township a wonderful place to live!

Best regards,

Darrin J. Krally
Indiana Township Supervisor
District #3
412 980 9355
dkrally@darrinjkrally.com
www.darrinjkrally.com

Kindermusik Our Time® Starts Feb 28th

admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:59:10 +0000

Kindermusik by Lynda will be offering the Kindermusik Our Time® curriculum on Thursday evenings at 6PM. Its a “Jammies” class for ages: 15 months - 3 years. The Theme is Away We Go! and is all about things that “Go” planes, trains, cars, boats…we will BE all of these and more as we sing our hearts out, and move our legs off…(dress comfortably) while having a WONDERFUL family/group musical experience. Hope you will be able to join us.

Classes begin Feb 28th and run for 10 weeks with 1 week off for Easter break.

Fee for class:
$100 for tuition
+$60 for materials
+$15 one-time new family membership fee (if applicable)
(siblings 10-16 months old come for 1/2 tuition)
(sibling discount of $30 available)

Please Contact:
Lynda Wingerd
Kindermusik by Lynda
412.931.5421 home office
412.512.0477 cell
lynda@musicforalifetime.com
www.musicforalifetime.com

I am happy to speak with anyone up to 11Pm each night while I am registering.

Upcoming Yoga Class

admin — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:08:27 +0000

Are you ready for Yoga? We are planning on having a Yoga class at the community center starting in January. Plum Blossom Zendo in Pittsburgh suggested a number of instructors and we’ve selected Tracy Linza. Tracy has offered to teach a basic and/or an advanced class on a weekly basis this winter. Read on to find out more about this class and to sign up. (more…)

December Wine Tasting

admin — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:43:42 +0000

Hello everyone, Peter Katz here … I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and are getting ready for the next big holiday! I wanted to let you know that I will be holding a wine tasting. I hope that many of you can make it, as it will not only be educational, but great way to catch up with everyone!

WHAT: A casual and social wine tasting
WHEN: Saturday, December 15 7:30-9:00
COST: Depends on how many people attend, cost only to cover expenses. Should be between $5-$12 per person
RSVP: Email pumpnred@msn.com or call Peter Katz 412-523-0185

Senior Programs Input Needed

admin — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:08:29 +0000

From: Darrin Krally

To: Any and All Seniors in the Rural Ridge Area

Hello. Thank you so much for your support in this year’s election. I tryly apprecite the opportunity to continue public service. Now it is time to continue developing our district and I greatly need you help!

I would like to hear from your ASAP on any programs that you would like to see immediately implemented at the Brozek Center. I am hoping that you can suggest very specific programs and specific days and times that make the most sense for our group of seniors. Please mail me your suggestions to my home at:

Darrin Krally
1997 Mohican Court
Cheswick, PA 15024

Or call my mobile at 412 980 9355. My home phone number is 412 828 6881. Or stop by my house any evening. I look forward to hearing your ideas!!

Please call with any questions, comments and/or suggestions.

Thank You again.

Sincerely,

Darrin J. Krally - District #3 - Township Supervisor

Dedication of the Rural Ridge School/ Kevin M. Brozek Community Center

admin — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:18:19 +0000

It was Kevin M. Brozek’s dream to create a community center in the eastern district of Indiana Township on this very site. His dream has been realized by the dedication of the Rural Ridge School/Kevin M. Brozek Community Center on June 9, 2007. Kevin M. Brozek was elected to the position of Indiana Township Supervisor - Rural Ridge District, and later became Manager of the Township. He died in July of 2002.

When a developer bought the property surrounding the Rural Ridge School and the school building itself in order to develop the Rural Ridge Estates, Kevin Brozek negotiated with developers to donate back the school
building and adjacent property surrounding it. The completely refurbished building and surrounding grounds, parking lot and playground areas was accomplished with the help of many volunteers and several grants. Through the help of a number of grants from the Allegheny County Department of Community and Economic Development, an investment from the Township, as well as private donations, the property was completely refurbished.

Community Development Block Grant funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the Rural Ridge School House/Kevin M. Brozek Community Center provided funds along with donations that helped with:

Replacement of playground equipment, upgrade existing asphalt walking trail.
Install 3 Gas heat units, replace entire electrical system, install drop ceiling and trim, and install 2 public restrooms.
Install Concession Area, patio area, and unisex bathroom.
Install all new windows, entryway doors, new soffit/fascia/gutters/downspouts, carpeting, and baseboards.
Renovate kitchen, vending, and office areas, install a gymnasium/recreation room, 30 ft. flag pole, and install a water fountain.
Replace the existing roof, add parking area with lighting, and construct a walkway to the entrance of the facility.

Kevin would be proud.

(Reprinted from the Town Flyer, July, 2007, Vol.15, No.6)