Bolingbrook Park District News - October / November 2022 Edition

3 Generations of Parkie’s 5K Runners

Chandler and Niara Chandler, finished again in our annual Parkie’s 5K Race on Saturday, August 27, 2022. These three generations of Langston ladies have run the race at every opportunity over the last 6 years.

Ms. Gloria tells us the tradition started as an item on her bucket list. She sought, with assistance from Bolingbrook Park District personal trainers, to build up her strength and stamina until she reached her goal. It is now a family tradition.

These long time Bolingbrook residents shared that they have enjoyed growing up and raising their families with the support of the District’s services and programs. Bolingbrook Park District thanks you, Gloria and family, for being awesome! See you next year!

Visit bolingbrookparks.org for more information on the Bolingbrook Park District.

Gloria Langston (third from left) and her daughters Makia Chandler, Cheyna Langston and Felicia Langston relaxing after finishing Parkie’s 5K which took place on August 27.

of Commissioners

A Letter from the Executive Director

Hello and Happy Fall!!

On behalf of the board and staff of Bolingbrook Park District, we all hope you and your families are doing well and enjoying a lovely autumn outdoors in our parks, on our playgrounds and in our natural areas.

Bolingbrook Park District continues to bring you a wide variety of fun programs for all ages. As the holiday season quickly approaches, we are excited to bring you some family events such as Paint and Play at BRAC, our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Burner at Lifestyles Fitness Center, the fun Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at Winston Woods and Parkie’s Reindeer Games at Pelican Harbor Indoor Park. Ashbury’s is also serving hot and delicious meals for lunch, dinner and for events as well!

We invite you to visit our website to experience our digital fall program guide. We will continue to evolve and meet your programming needs in this everchanging environment. Whatever your interests are, our team is prepared to provide you with world-class service and a wonderful experience you have come to know and enjoy.

We hope your upcoming holidays are filled with joy and celebration. We are all looking forward to an even more exciting 2023 as we implement year one of our 3-year Bolingbrook Park District Strategic Plan, which will be formally adopted at our November 17 Board of Commissioners meeting.

Happy late fall everyone and thank you for your continued support of our staff, programs, services, parks and natural areas.

Sincerely,

Ron Oestreich, Executive Director

Board of Commissioners Meeting Information

The Bolingbrook Park District Board of Commissioners have scheduled board meetings the third Thursday of each month. All meetings are held in the Board Room at Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, Illinois. To find the Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes, visit www.bolingbrookparks.org. Each date has a hyperlink that takes you to that month’s minutes or agenda.

Mark

Calendars

Friday, October 7

Preschool Pajama Party

5:30-7:30 pm

$37 for 1st child/$18 for 2nd child ($25 for 1st child/$12 for 2nd child with Resident ID) Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Ln.)

October 8-14

FREE Les Mills Workouts

Times Vary – Refer to group fitness schedule

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Ln.)

Monday, October 10

Campfire Safety and Cooking 11:30 am—1:00 pm

$10 ($7 with Resident ID) James Boan Woods (410 Schmidt Road)

Thursday, October 20

Bolingbrook Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting

7:00 pm Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Dr.)

Thursday, October 20

Gnomes & Fairy Houses

6:30-8:00 pm

$10 ($7 with Resident ID) Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Dr.)

Friday, October 21

Freaky Fun Friday

5:30-8:30 pm . Free - Sponsored by Meijer

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Ln.)

Monday, October 24

Full Body Pumpkin Workout

6:00-6:45 pm . $5 (bring your own pumpkin)

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex parking lot (200 Lindsey Ln.)

Friday, October 28 Parkie’s Pumpkin Patch

6:00-8:00 pm

$12 ($9 with Resident ID; $7 with Aquatic Membership)

Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park (200 Lindsey Ln.)

Saturday, November 5

Celebrating With My Grown Up - Fall Ball

4:30-5:45 pm $30 ($20 with Resident ID)

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Ln.)

Friday, November 11 Crafty Critters 10:00-11:30 am

$10 ($7 with Resident ID) Central Park Pavilion (201 Recreation Dr.)

Thursday, November 17

Bolingbrook Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting

7:00 pm Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Dr.)

Wednesday, November 23

Friendsgiving Party

10:00-11:30 am

$36 ($24 with Resident ID)

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Ln.)

Thursday, November 24

Thanksgiving Turkey Burner

7:00-11:00 am Free

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Ln.)

Saturday, December 3 Drop and Shop 9:30 am-Noon

$38 ($25 with Resident ID)

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Ln.)

PAINT AND PLAY

Tuesday, November 8 . 10:00 am–12:00 pm . 230-T02

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex

All ages welcome Find new ways for your child(ren) to express themselves. The program will take place outside in pavilion, weather pending. The event will be centered around the children getting purposely dirty. The event will have at least five stations that the kids can enjoy.

FREAKY FUN FRIDAY

Friday, October 21 . 5:30–8:30 pm . 230-T01

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex

All ages welcome This year participants will take a walk through the haunted harbor of outdoor pelican after each participant gets a chance to trick or trunk in the parking lot of the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex. Registration for children only, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger participants can go through the haunted harbor with the lights on from 5:30-6:00 pm.

FLASHLIGHT CANDY

CANE HUNT

Friday, December 9 6:00–7:00 pm . 230-T03

Winston Woods Park

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All Ages Welcome

Bring your flashlight and bag to search for candy canes that have been scattered throughout the forest. The hunt will take place outside regardless of weather, so please dress appropriately.

For questions about these events, please contact Mike Baiardo at mbaiardo@bolingbrookparks.org.

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Fall, for many of us, is our preferred season due to a myriad of reasons. We may view fall as a time for a fresh start because it coincides with the start of a new school year. The entrance of cooler weather opens up the doors for fall fashion which is much more diverse than summer wear. Fall brings about breathtaking colors of the changing leaves, the pleasing smell of a warm firepit and the aroma of fresh baked cornbread. Which brings us to another favorite aspect of autumn… the ushering in of holiday food! Are you dreaming of pumpkin lattes, fresh baked cornbread, caramel apples, turkey, pot roast, mashed potatoes, Halloween treats and apple cider donuts? If so, Lifestyles has you covered with free workouts, monthly challenges and more to help burn those extra calories.

FREE Les Mills Workouts

October 8-14

Try out a few of our classes for free! BodyPump is a barbell-based class to get you lean, toned and fit. BodyAttack combines athletic movements with strength exercises. GRIT is a high-intensity interval class to build strength, cardiovascular fitness and lean muscle. Check out these group fitness classes at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex! Register at bolingbrookparks.org

Full Body Pumpkin Workout

Monday, October 24

Get your revenge on pumpkin pie by bringing your own pumpkin to this festive workout from 6:00-6:45 pm at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex. This event is $5, register at bolingbrookparks.org.

Bring a Friend Week

November 7-13

Full Body Pumpkin Workout

Beast Mode Challenge

The month of October

We have a whole calendar’s worth of challenges for the whole month including a new group fitness class. Complete 10 challenges and earn a t-shirt! The Beast Mode Challenge is free and open to the public. Bring out the beast in you and download the challenge at bolingbrookparks.org.

It’s so much easier to work out with a buddy so we’re encouraging fitness members to invite a friend to do so for free this week. Friends don’t let friends work out alone.

FREE Thanksgiving Turkey Burner Workouts

Thursday, November 24

Workout before you pig out! Join us early morning on Thanksgiving day at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex from 7:00-11:00 am for a variety of free group fitness classes.

Black Friday

November 25-27

Take advantage of this holiday deal! If you join Lifestyles the weekend of Black Friday, your enrollment fee will be waived.

Visit bolingbrookparks.org/facilities/ lifestyles-fitness-center/ for more information on Lifestyles Fitness Center.

FREE Les Mills Workouts

October 8–14 • times vary

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex

Try new classes in these in-person events!

BODYPUMP is a fast-paced, barbell-based workout that’s specifically designed to help you get lean, toned and fit. It uses a combination of motivating music, fantastic instructors and scientifically proven moves to help you achieve these targets more quickly than you would working out on your own.

BODYATTACK ™ is a high-energy fitness class with moves that cater for total beginners to total addicts. We combine athletic movements like running, lunging and jumping with strength exercises such as push-ups and squats.

LES MILLS GRIT ™ Strength is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, designed to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness and build lean muscle. This workout uses barbell, weight plate and bodyweight exercises to blast all major muscle groups.

Key Contact: Chris Piasecki

Register at bolingbrookparks.org

Supporting a Friend with

and that she can trust you when she’d like to keep information and her thoughts and feelings private.

a dry mouth or lessen the metallic taste from medication,” suggests Dr. Yemul.

• Amazon gift cards so she can shop from home.

RReceiving a shocking breast cancer diagnosis disrupts a woman’s life in countless ways, but it shouldn’t change her friendships. “If anything, going through this life-changing journey should make the bonds between friends even stronger,” says Madhuri Yemul, MD, a primary care physician with AdventHealth Medical Group in Bolingbrook. If you have a friend with breast cancer, here are five ways you can help strengthen your friendship bond.

1. Listen – let her freely express her fears and concerns. Resist the urge to fill any silences and to offer unsolicited advice. Your friend needs a shoulder to lean on, which isn’t the same as wanting you to solve her problems. Let her know you’ll be by her side for the long haul, not just in the early stages,

2. Offer Specific Help – Dr. Yemul says, “The classic response to people in crisis is, ‘Let me know if you need anything,’ but that open-ended statement isn’t very helpful.” Instead, try offering to help with specific tasks, such as:

• Buying groceries

• Organizing meals

• Cleaning the house or doing yard work

• Picking up prescriptions

• Driving kids to activities

• Pet care

Talk to her caregiver or spouse for input on more ways to help. Cancer treatment is a journey the whole family takes.

3. Give Her Thoughtful Gifts/Cards –little gifts or notes go a long way toward brightening someone’s day.

• Care packages - “When undergoing treatment, include items like lip balm, tissues, lotion and hard candy to relieve

A mammogram

A mammogram is the most effective method for early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. It’s a simple screening that allows your doctor to detect breast cancers, benign tumors and cysts before you can even feel them.

All

should begin screening for breast

the age of 40. Depending on your family history or other factors, you may need to start earlier. Talk to your physician

determine what’s best for

• Magazines, books, a journal, notebooks with pockets to keep track of information.

• Colorful, fun socks, scarves, hat, pajamas, robe.

• Pictures of friends, cute water bottles.

4. Be a “Chemo” Buddy – driving her to and from, as well as video chatting with her during chemotherapy or radiation therapy treatments. Your friend will appreciate the company and encouragement, and it can give her caregiver a break.

5. Video Call, Visit and Include Her in Activities – make plans to connect with your friend on a video call or visit in person to cheer her up at home and give her something to look forward to. Talk about something other than cancer - ask for her advice on something you’re managing; share news about work, school or the

Breast Cancer

friendship is enough. More than any task you can carry out on your friend’s behalf, it’s your love she needs the most. Dr. Yemul adds, “Helping her feel supported and strong through her breast cancer journey is everything she needs to succeed.”

We’re Here to Help

Madhuri Yemul sees infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients with compassionate care. She is accepting new patients at her office located 329 Remington Blvd., Suite 200 in Bolingbrook. Call (630) 759-4800 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Yemul’s

Madhuri Yemul, MD

neighborhood. If she’s up to it, offer to take her for a drive, to a movie, a restaurant, or an errand. Make sure to be respectful of any safety practices she and her family have in place.

Facility Directory

Annerino Community Center

Administrative Office

201 Recreation Drive

(630) 739-0272 | F (630) 739-1039

Relay (800) 526-0844

Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge

335 E. Boughton Road P (630) 739-2377 | F (630) 759-1648

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex

200 Lindsey Lane P (630) 739-1700 | F (630) 759-5651

Boughton Ridge Golf Course

335 E. Boughton Road P (630) 739-4100  | F (630) 739-1648

Lifestyles Fitness

Harbor

Parkie’s Pumpkin Patch

Friday, October 28 . 6:00–8:00 pm . Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park

All ages welcome Make this Halloween one to remember by joining Parkie in the Floating Pumpkin Patch! Hunt for your perfect pumpkin from a number of sizes, stay after to decorate and enjoy other holiday themed activities. Please note: Everyone in attendance must pay entry fee. Fee: $12 250-T35 w/Resident ID: $9 Aquatic Member: $7 Key Contact: Sarah Sielisch

We ALL Make the Fun

Congratulations to all our runners for completing the Parkie’s

Parkie’s 5K was held on Saturday, August 27. The overall winner was Volker Rose (53) from of 17:43. The top female was Gloria Romero (26) from Chicago with a time of 19:36. All the

Let’s have a round of applause for our Rising/Shining Star Showcase students who starred in our Annual Summer Showcase which took place on August 10.

Congratulations to Dilly Dilly, tournament which took place

Happen! runners

Parkie’s 5k!

Downers Grove with a time runners did wonderful.

Thank you to all who participated in Take Home Terrariums on September 10.

Big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring Birdwatching at Gateway Wetlands on September 17.

Dilly, winners of our overnight Co-Rec softball place on September 11.

Kudos to Ryan’s Fan Club, winners of our overnight Men’s softball tournament which took place on September 18.

Wrapping Up a Busy Summer for Projects

New Play Elements at DuPage River Greenway at Royce Road

The installation of brand new play elements located at Dupage River Greenway at Royce Road have been completed and are open to the public. A special thanks and kudos to our talented Buildings, Grounds & Natural Resources team for completing the entire project.

Annerino Community Center Gym Roof Replacement

In April severe winds destroyed the gymnasium roof at Annerino Community Center. A new top layer of waterproof roof material was installed in

Shoutout to our Custodian

Keeping 280,382 square feet of floor space clean is no small dedicated group of individuals who are constantly cleaning, all park district buildings. They also stock paper products in They take a lot of pride in what they provide to our residents heroes whose work is often unnoticed until there is an issue. without this small, but mighty team. Thank you to all our custodians

Our oustanding cleaning crew. Pictured here (left to right) Stephany Molinar, Cliff Beyer, Justine Olinger, James Linsey, Kevin Rudzinski and Paulette Pepin.)

Community in September.

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Gymnasium Floor Refinishing

This project was completed on September 5. It consisted of a complete sanding of the existing 25 year old original gym floor and a fresh lining of all sport courts with new seal.

Custodian Team!

small task! The cleaning crew is made up of a cleaning, wiping, sweeping, mopping, buffing, and waxing in every building and park bathroom each day. residents and employees. They are often the unsung issue. Bolingbrook Park District could not operate custodians for the work they do each and every day!

Site of parking expansion

Additional Parking Lot at Indian Boundary Park

This project will add an additional 20-30 parking stalls at Indian Boundary Park to provide relief to parking for park patrons. Work consists of excavation, stone and asphalt for an added 23 car parking lot to the west of the existing lot to the south of the park. In addition, the existing lot will be ground down and all new asphalt will be placed on the existing lot. Expansion of the Indian Boundary south parking lot expansion began on Thursday, September 22. Construction is scheduled to be complete by October 14.

Current lot

Additional parking spaces

Angie Newberry, Keith Martin, Fran Blackburn, Linsey, Jason Norman and Sam Warren. (Not pictured:

Meet Our Staff!

Christopher Piasecki

Fitness & Facility Manager at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex

Chris Piasecki started his career with the Bolingbrook Park District in 2014 as part-time support staff for the athletics department. Chris worked full-time for the Oak Brook Park District, but quickly became an important part of the athletics team on the evenings and weekends. It did not take long for him to move into the full-time roll of Program Services Manager in March of 2016 where he oversaw the Bolingbrook Athletic Council partnership, youth athletics, and wall/train special events. Soon after assuming his full-time roll he transitioned again to become the Fitness and Facility Manager at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex.

“Bolingbrook was always on my radar as a place I’d love to work. I played in softball leagues at the park district and built some relationships with staff. Bolingbrook is an amazing place to work for, the patrons are great and the team that we have here works so strongly together,” said Piasecki. “When

people come to where I work, they are having fun! Over the seven years I have been here, I have built strong relationships that I am thankful for.”

Chris’ passion for recreation began at an early age while participating in sports. “I knew from an early age that parks and recreation would be where I wound up. Playing sports in my early years through high school was always my passion. When I went to college I knew I wanted to be in a field that involved recreation management,” said Piasecki. He received his bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management from Illinois State University.

Chris loves to share his passion for sports with his three daughters whether it is coaching their soccer team or just supporting them while they enjoy their favorite sport. He is a die hard Chicago Cubs fan who loved every minute of their World Series Championship. Chris has also enjoyed personal success bowling a 300 game in 2021.

Chris can reached at cpiasecki@ bolingbrookparks.org or (630) 783-6642.

ABOUT US

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accommodations to individuals with a disability who wish to participate in a program through the park district. Individuals should be provided the opportunity to participate in recreation programs of their choice in the least restrictive environment.

additional questions regarding inclusion

Gascoigne at 815-407-1819 ext. 9776.

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Biking, Hiking Fishing Skate Park Acres

Arrowhead Pond 349 W. Robinhood Way 3.4

Balstrode Park 181 Thackeray Drive 6.2

Blackhawk Pond 600 Blackhawk Lane 3.3

Bloomfield Oasis 1614 Prairieview Blvd 1

Bradford Park 490 Bradford Place z 6.8

Bulldog Park 351 Blair Lane 19.2

Central Park 201 Recreation Drive 71.7

Century Park 1675 Apple Valley Drive 16

Champions Park 1600 Firethorn 8.8

Cider Creek Park 1755 Apple Valley Drive 4

ComEd Greenway 811 Remington Boulevard 54

Community Park 600 Kingsbrooke Crossing 15

Drafke Park 1125 Quail Run 6.7

DuPage River Greenway 990 W. Boughton Road to Concord Lane 92.2

Erickson Park 398 W. Briarcliff Road 0.5

Freedom Park 1600 Park P ace 4.3

Gateway Wetlands 680 Feathersound Drive 49.9

Heritage Park 702 Paxson Drive 5.6

Indian Boundary Park 990 W. Boughton Road 62.4

Indian Chase Meadows 525 Pheasant Chase Drive z 34.2

Ivanhoe Park 190 Falconridge Way 1

James S. Boan Woods 410 Schmidt Road 47.1 / 27

Jaycee Park 550 Lily Cache Lane 7.2

Johansen Farm Park 770 Hartford Lane 1.6

Knights of Columbus Park 190 Northridge Avenue 18.4

Liberty Park 298 N. Orchard Drive 8

Lilac Park 1561 Clear Drive 3.5

Lily Cache Greenway Park 1422 Parkside Drive z

Lily Cache Greenway Trail 1357 Hassert Blvd 191.2

Lily Cache Sports Fields 1387 Hassert Boulevard 15

Lily Cache Sports Fields-West Campus 1505 Trails End Lane 32.1

Lions Park 220 W. Briarcliff 5.4

Pathways Pond 220 N. Schmidt Road 3.6

Plimmer Park 401 Lily Cache Lane 10.5

Poplar Park 870 Poplar Lane 3.6

Prairie Trails 1370 Danhof Drive 48.4

Remington Lakes Sport Complex 811 W. Remington Blvd. 12

Riverbend Park 1940 Danube Way 1.2

River Hills Park 2290 Misty Creek Trail 3.6

Rotary Park 470 E. Briarcliff Road 6.8

Schraeder Park 469 E. Briarcliff Road 1.3

St. Francis Park 299 White Water Drive 2.3

Sunset Park 1500 Waterside Drive 7.4

The Forest 1399 Carriage Lane 0.8

Veterans Park 1877 Leeds Road 12

Volunteer Park 200 S. Lindsey Lane 66.2

Winston Woods 200 Winston Drive 42.1

Wipfler Park 549 Rockhurst

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