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Welcome to Parks and Recreation............4

Therapeutic ...........................................28

General Information ...............................6

Parks.....................................................32

Fall Registration .....................................9

Family Activities .....................................34

Youth Football ........................................10

West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center ..........36

Winter Youth Programs...........................11

Brooktree Golf Course ............................37

Aquatics ................................................14

SeniorPlace ...........................................38

Fall Adult Programs ................................23 Parks and Recreation Fall & Winter 2011

A special project of the Owatonna People’s Press in Cooperation with the Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department 135 W. Pearl St., Owatonna, MN 55060 PUBLISHER: Ron Ensley

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Debbie Ensley

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fall & Winter 2011

Owatonna Parks & Recreation

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES: Betty Frost, Diane Gengler, Laurie Jensen, Deb Theisen, Luke Brown AD DESIGN: Jenine Kubista, Kelly Kubista, Stephanie Kraft, Kerri Pohlner, Sue Schuster COVER DESIGN: Kate Townsend-Noet

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WELCOME

Owatonna Parks & Recreation

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Fall & Winter 2011

Welcome to Owatonna Parks and Recreation Fall-Winter 2011 Greetings from the Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department Next spring’s brochure will have a new look. This publication will be published three times per year by the Owatonna Peoples Press. We continue to update our website to make it much more customer friendly, www.ci.owatonna.mn.us, created a Facebook page, and have made major attempts to “get the word out” about the Parks and Recreation Department and their programs. The Park and Recreation office will continue to create flyers for the schools about our youth programs, and continue our weekly column with the People’s Press, along with our bi-weekly radio shows on KRFO. If you have any suggestions on how to make further improvements on advertising our department services, please let us know. As all of us try to cope with the tough economic times, I find myself reflecting upon the core values of what our mission is at the Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department. After 35 years in the Profession, I still get the feeling of satisfaction to see so many citizens using the parks, trails, recreational activities, Brooktree Golf Course, SeniorPlace, Skate park, River Springs Water Park, and the list goes on and on. The department does significantly add to the quality of life we enjoy here in what we call home….Owatonna Sincerely,

Jeff McKay Director of Parks and Recreation

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation

LOCATION/HOURS/STAFF

Fall & Winter 2011 540 West Hills Circle Owatonna, MN 55060 507-444-4321 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Effective 9/6/11 7:00 AM-

Jeff McKay Director of Parks and Recreation 507-774-7361

Rick Smith Golf Course Superintendent 507-774-7134

Wendy Reller Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator 507-774-7360

Jim Ebeling Park Director 507-774-7086

Eric Anderson Recreation Supervisor 507-774-7102

Sharon Klein Administrative Assistant 507-774-7364

Timothy Truelson Assistant Recreation Director 507-774-7362

Anne Pleskonko SeniorPlace Director 507-774-7110

Gloria Kolander Administrative Assistant 507-774-7365

Parks and Recreation Phone Numbers Office/info Line: 444-4321 • Fax: 444-4299 West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center: 444-4290 SeniorPlace: 444-4280 Brooktree Clubhouse: 444-2467 River Springs Water Park: 774-7370

Diane Nelson Ofﬁce Assistant 507-774-7367 Nikki Callahan Ofﬁce Assistant 507-774-7366

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GENERAL INFORMATION Page 6

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation MISSION STATEMENT The City of Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department shall provide a viable, broadbased source of recreational services and facilities serving all residents of the community. The department shall develop and maintain programs to meet the needs of all persons. The department further shall keep itself aware of the needs of the users through ongoing evaluation and assessment.

WEB SITE INFORMATION The Parks and Recreation Department has a web site that the department is using on a daily basis. This site has incorporated all the information

REGISTRATION INFORMATION YOUTH FALL REGISTRATION JULY 27-AUGUST 10, 2011 More information on following pages YOUTH WINTER REGISTRATION Begins September 29, 2011 More information on following pages REGISTRATION PROCEDURES: Registration forms may be obtained at the Parks and Recreation Department ofﬁce. Walk in registration during these periods will also be accepted. The Park and Recreation Department does accept both VISA and MasterCard.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Owatonna Parks and Recreation announces that we have teamed with Active.com to provide online registration for our patrons. Registration on-line is provided and administered by Active. com. Please take note of the following: Registration for minors (under age 13) requires adult input and information. Not all Owatonna Parks and Recreation programs are available for online registration. An Active.com account

that is in this brochure. We also have schedules, scholarship information, cancellations, make ups, and registration forms that can be down loaded at your home and mailed or faxed to our ofﬁce. Information on all the parks in Owatonna is also available on this site. The site address is: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us after you reach this site click on Parks and Recreation which will then give you a menu to choose from. The Parks and Recreation will, throughout the fall and winter, be revamping our entire website, and will be starting Facebook capabilities for the entire department. Watch for more information.

in optional. Registrations are subject to a 6.5% convenience fee assessed by Active. com. Payment is accepted by MasterCard and Visa only. To reach the online registration site, (www.ci.owatonna.mn.us,) select Parks and Recreation where you will see the online registration site in large letters found in the middle of the page.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROCEDURES To participate in programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department a registration form must be completed and accompanied with the appropriate fee. No phone registrations will be accepted. With the magnitude of the youth recreation programs, the Parks and Recreation Department can no longer accommodate special requests for placement of children on speciﬁc teams.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES/ LATE FEE INFORMATION Registration deadlines are the last day listed on each registration period. Any registration after the deadline date will be considered late. A $10.00 late registration fee will be assessed to any registration that comes in after the deadline date.

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund: This fund

helps support programs for all of the kids in our school district and Adult Special Recreation Programs. The Scholarship Fund has now

GENERAL INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIPS

Fall & Winter 2011 received its 501(c)3 status so all donations are tax deductible if you so choose to donate to the Youth Scholarship Fund. Without the continued support of many, this program could not exist.

New Fee Structure: Participants must pay 40 % of program fee as of February 1, 2009. Qualification for Scholarship (check one or any that apply) a.____ Recipients of Current Free and Reduced Lunch Program (income level under $ ) b.____ Recipients of SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or Social Security Benefits c.____ Recipients of Medical Assistance Program d.____ Other, please explain ________________________________________________ New last year: Show proof of verification of one of the above qualifications The Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department has available funds from the Owatonna Youth Scholarship Assistance Fund for any youth in Owatonna for Parks and Recreation Programs. No youth will be denied the opportunity to participate in Parks and Recreation activities due to lack of funds. However, participants may not misuse the scholarship funds, such as, signing up for trips and not coming. Those misusing the funds may be denied future scholarship funds. All information supplied to the Parks and Recreation Department is kept confidential.

REFUND POLICY 1. Once purchased, registrations for various activities, class fees, league fees, and other privileges become the property of the purchaser and are not transferable under threat of revocation. 2. The Parks and Recreation Department must process any authorized refund through the City Council which involves a minimum of three weeks. 3. Authorized refunds are as follows: A request for refund is submitted prior to use of the privilege and no longer than 30 days after purchase. • If a class or activity for which the purchase was made is cancelled. • In case of annual memberships, if refund is requested within 90 days after ﬁrst effective date, and only when illness, death, injury or

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moving out of Owatonna is concerned. (In this case 50% of purchase price is reimbursable.) In case of seasonal memberships, such as golf, no refund will be allowed after July 1st. In the case of a class registration fee, no refund will be forthcoming to any class member following the ﬁrst two weeks of class period except for reasons of illness, injury, or death, in which case maximum refund will not exceed 50% of the registration fee. In the case of a cancellation of an activity prior to its scheduled conclusion due to natural causes or facility conﬂicts, refunds shall be issued on a pro-rated basis excluding the Brooktree Golf Course for whom no refund will be issued. No other refunds for activities will be allowed.

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CANCELLATION FEE A $10.00 fee will be assessed for all cancellations of registrations for programs.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY TO THE CITY OF OWATONNA The City of Owatonna requires all program participants involved in Owatonna Parks and Recreation Youth Programs to sign a Waiver of Liability form. The purpose of this form is to inform the participant/parents that the City of Owatonna will not be liable for any claim, demand, injury, damage, action or course for action while participating in a recreation program. Participation in Recreation programs are voluntary in nature and activities that are offered are optional choices of the individual.

VOLUNTEER COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

Individualized consultation with parents and coordination with the coach/instructor helps make the transition possible. In addition, all coaches, W.S.I’s, and staff receive a brief orientation when working with a child with disabilities in their initial training sessions. One-on-one assistance for your child is provided upon request. Registration: When enrolling your child in sports and other youth programs we request that you check the “Special Needs” column on the registration form. We must be aware of any medical condition that warrants medication or special attention from Parks and Recreation staff while your child is in our care. Information shared with a coach or instructor is conﬁdential.

UNIFORMS FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES

YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES

The only uniform that your child may keep at the end of the season are the T-shirts given by business sponsors for youth T ball. Squirts, youth softball and Fast pitch softball, youth volleyball, and squirt basketball, regular basketball and the full uniforms for youth baseball. All other uniforms and equipment must be returned to coaches as soon as the season is over. If possible, please make the necessary repairs after you have washed the uniform. If you are interested in sponsoring a youth activity please contact the Parks and Recreation ofﬁce at 444-4321. Thank you!

Inclusion in Youth Programs

TEAM SIZE PHILOSOPHY

The Parks and Recreation Department utilizes volunteer coaches for many of the youth programs the department offers. Volunteer coaches are a key ingredient in the offering of these youth programs. The volunteer coaches will be trained through a new training program called American Sport Education Program. This includes training in psychology and philosophy of youth sports, ﬁrst aid, and teaching skill techniques for the various activities. Please call the Park and Recreation ofﬁce if interested.

Youth with disabilities or special needs are welcome and encouraged to participate in existing youth sports, aquatics, trips and summer programs. The “inclusion” policy of this program provides all children registered to participate with an equal advantage. Therefore, adaptive equipment, program modiﬁcations, and other accommodations are used to assist the individual as needed.

The Owatonna Park and Recreation Board has established maximum participation numbers for each activity. Teams will no longer by combined by school or neighborhood. “Friend or Driver” requests can no longer be honored.

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-FALL REGISTRATIONFALL YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION Wednesday, July 27, 2011 – Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Registrations received after August 10 will have a $10.00 late fee. 7 AM – 5 PM at the Park and Recreation Ofﬁce • Mini Husky Pup Football for 1-2 graders • Mighty Husky Football (tackle) for 3-4 graders • Junior Husky Football (tackle for 5-6 graders) • Youth Volleyball (3rd-6th Graders) • Fall Swim Lessons- no late fee for swim lessons

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL YOUTH VOLLEYBALL: is for youth in grades 3-6. Youth are split into two programs,

Fall & Winter 2011 3rd & 4th grade and 5th & 6th grade. Games are played on Saturday mornings at Willow Creek School Gymnasium and practices are held weekday evenings at neighborhood elementary schools. Program begins with a Youth Volleyball Clinic in late August and program continues through the end of October. Cost is $35.00 if registered July 27-August 10 for City Residents/Non-Resident. Cost after August 10th: $45.00

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VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED: for youth volleyball programs. We depend on volunteer coaches for these programs. If interested, please call the Parks and Recreation Department ofﬁce at 444-4321 for more information. The Mandatory Coaches meeting will take place August 24th at 5:30 PM in the OHS Small Forum, located across from the gym. All Coaches should attend!

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YOUTH FOOTBALL

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YOUTH FOOTBALL Mini Husky Pup Football: This program is for 1st and 2nd graders. This program will tentatively start on September 10th and continue through Mid-October. (Four sessions at 1 1/4 hours per time). The time of the sessions are 9 AM-10:15 AM on Saturday mornings. (Dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1 with the rain date being October 8). There is no football equipment required: only shorts, shoes and shirt. This program will focus each week on a football skill followed by games such as flickerball, interception, and much more. There is no clinic for this program. Location: OHS Practice Field. This is a great program to introduce children to some football skills, along with having some fun! Cost is $26 if registered July 27th – August 10th. Price includes a t-shirt! Mighty Husky Football: This tackle football program is for 3rd and 4th graders. Games/ scrimmages are played on Thursday evenings and/or Saturday mornings. Practices are held when coaches schedule them. The coaches will call the players after the coaches meeting in late August. The program continues through midOctober. Cost is $40.00 if registered July 27th - August 10th for City Residents/Non-Resident. Cost after August 11th: $50.00. The youth are weighed at the time of registration at the Parks and Recreation office. There will be no light weight/heavy weight division this year. We will use their weights to split the teams evenly. If you register on line you need to come into the Parks and Recreation office to be weighed. Junior Husky Football: This is a tackle football program for 5th and 6th graders. Games/ Scrimmages are played Monday/and or Tuesday evenings and/or Saturday mornings. Practices

are held when coaches schedule them. The youth are weighed at the time of registration at the Parks and Recreation office. There will be no light weight/heavy weight division this year. We will use their weights to split the teams evenly. Program begins at the end of August. Coaches will call their players after the coaches meeting in late August. The program continues through mid-October. Cost is $40.00 if registered July 27th-August 10th for City Residents/Non-Resident. Cost after August 11th: $50.00. All registrants must be weighed. If you register on line you need to come into the Parks and Recreation office to be weighed. Students in grades 3-6 must weigh in at Parks and Recreation office when they register. We will be taking registrations for Parks and Recreation football at the Owatonna Huskies Football Camp on Wednesday, August 10th at the OHS Football Field. (Jeff William’s Camp 455-3130-flyers available at the P & R Office) Equipment needed for 3rd-6th grade football: A well-fitting helmet with face bar and chin strap, shoulder pads, mouth guard, football pants and multi-purpose shoes. A facemask which met the NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture. The multiple bar type is recommended. The face mask shall be made of material designed to be non-breakable with rounded edges, and those constructed of metal shall have the surface covered with resilient material designed to prevent chipping, burrs, or abrasiveness, which would endanger players.

A helmet, which met the NOCSAE, test standard at the time of manufacture and has a visible exterior warning label regarding the risk of injury. A properly fastened chinstrap shall secure the helmet. Optional: football shoes. The Park and Recreation Department will supply the football jerseys.

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VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED: for football programs. We depend on volunteer coaches for these programs. If interested, please call the Park and Recreation Department ofďŹ ce at 444-4321 for more information. The Mandatory Coaches meeting time and date are to be determined.

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January and run through the ďŹ rst week of March. Sign up for session two will take place in December. The Learn to Skate/Level One-Earn Your Stick group of skaters take to the ice on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings for 45-minute sessions. Skaters work on their skill progression at their own speed with many volunteers on the ice to help them along. Once a skater has passed our level one testing, they can progress throughout levels two, three and four before they become active in the Owatonna Youth Hockey Association traveling hockey program. The cost is $75 per session for levels one through three. A helmet is required for everyone on the ice. Protective equipment is available through the Owatonna Youth Hockey Association rental program for $50-$75 per year. Skates can be leased at Straight River Sports for the entire season at a reasonable cost.

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation Registration will occur August 30 and August 31 along with the Owatonna Youth Hockey Association registration at the Four Seasons Centre. Equipment rental will only be available on August 30. Watch the Owatonna People’s Press and the OYHA web site www. owatonnahockey.com for times. Registration will also be available at the Owatonna Park and Recreation Ofﬁce. If you have any questions about the Park and Rec hockey program, please contact Deb Mandt at debmandt@charter.net We hope to see you at the rink!!!

-WINTER YOUTH PROGRAMSWINTER YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION • Youth Basketball- grades 3rd -6th • Thursday, September 29, 2011 – Tuesday, October 11, 2011 • Registrations received after October 11th will have an additional $10 late fee

Youth Basketball: This program is for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade youth. Separate girls and boys leagues are formed. Programs begins in early November and continues through late February. The ﬁrst couple of Saturdays will be scrimmages which was new last year. Practices are held one night per week at an elementary school and games are held Saturdays at Jr. High Gymnasiums. Volunteer coaches contact teams as to ﬁrst practices. Costs are $38.00 city residents

Volunteer Coaches Needed: The success of Youth Basketball depends on volunteer coaches. If interested, please call the Parks and Recreation Department ofﬁce at 444-4321 for more information. Coaches Meeting Date and Equipment Handout: To be determined.

LITTLE TIKES, SQUIRTS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION • • •

Tikes Basketball (Kindergarten), Squirt Basketball (grades 1-2) Through Thursday, December 1st Registrations received after December 1st will have an additional $10 late fee

Little Tikes Program-: This program is being offered to children who are in Kindergarten. It will be a non-competitive basketball league for boys and girls with the focus on incorporating social and motor skills for youngsters in a safe and supervised environment. The goal is to provide pleasure in playing, cooperating, and socializing while learning the game of basketball and stimulating their curious nature. Parents are encouraged to attend the sessions increasing parental understanding of the developmental process of age appropriate activities. All players will receive a t-shirt from a local sponsor. Costs are $33.00 for city residents.

Squirt Program:

A skills program designed for youth in grades 1 and 2. The program puts an emphasis on skill development. The program does not have a league schedule where games are played. Programs begin January 8th and continues through the end of February on Saturday mornings and early afternoons at Willow Creek. Parents will be notiﬁed as to which group their child is in. Costs are $33.00 for city residents. All players will receive a t-shirt from a local sponsor.

Volunteer Coaches Needed: Squirt Basketball: We depend on volunteer coaches for the success of this program. If interested, please call the Parks and Recreation Department ofﬁce at 444-4321 for more information. Coaches Meeting and Equipment Hand-out: to be determined Location: City Administration Building lower level (use the south stair well.)

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The wrestling program for youth is operated by the Owatonna Wrestling Association for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Tentative Sign Up Night: Tuesday, October 25 6:00-8:00 PM Location: Owatonna Junior High School Cafeteria We will go over rules, code of conduct, schedule and have apparel for sale to take with you that night. Please plan to attend. More information will be in the Park and Recreation Fall School Flyer that will be handed out the second week of school.

OWATONNA YOUTH CHEERLEADING

The wrestling cheerleading program for youth is operated by the Owatonna Wrestling Association for PreKindergarten through 5th grade. Tentative Sign Up Night: Tuesday, October 25 6:00-8:00 PM Location: Owatonna Junior High School Cafeteria We will go over rules, code of conduct, schedule and have apparel for sale to take with you that night. PLEASE plan to attend. More information will be in the Park and Recreation Fall School Flyer that will be handed out the second week of school.

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AQUATICS

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-AQUATICS PROGRAMRecreation Supervisor – Eric Anderson

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RIVER SPRINGS WATER PARK:

3065 St. Paul Rd, Owatonna, MN 55060 River Springs Water Park Phone Number: 507-774-7370 Facebook Page: Become a fan of the Water Park facilities page by searching for River Springs Water Park Website: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/ parksrecreation

WATER PARK OPEN SWIM HOURS

June 10-August 14, 2011 Monday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm August 15 – September 5, 2011 Monday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm *closing times may vary beginning August 15, 2011

OPEN SWIM ADMISSION RATES

June 10-August 21, 2011 Daily Rate (48” or taller): $6.50 Daily Rate (under 48” tall): $4.50 Twilight Rate (June 10-Aug 14) (5PM-close): $4.00 Twilight Rate (Aug. 15-Labor Day) (4 PM-close) $4.00 August 22 – September 5, 2011 Daily Rate (all day for everyone): $4.00 Under two is free with paid adult

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1. The River Springs Water Park will NOT OPEN for open swim or any offered program (except morning lap swim) if the “feels like” temperature is colder than 70 degrees. 2. The River Springs Water Park will close for at least ½ hour if lightening is visible and/or thunder is heard in the area. 3. Closing decisions will be made at least 45 minutes prior to the scheduled facility opening or program time (when possible). 4. Weather related closings may be re-evaluated for re-opening later in the day pending weather conditions. 5. Decisions made on weather related closings will be posted and announced in the following areas: • Parks and Recreation Cancellation Hotline: 507-444-4321, ext. 2 • Parks and Recreation Cancellation Webpage: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/owatonnacancellations • The River Springs Water Park Face Book page • Signs will be posted on the admissions and main entrance windows

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WATER PARK ADMISSIONS SPECIALS Note: Water Park Admissions Specials are void with any other Water Park offers Monday—Grandparents Day (All Season) Grandparent gets into the Water Park for free with a paid grandchild at normal facility rates (one grandparent for each paid grandchild). This special is good all day every Monday throughout the season.

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Tuesday—Twilight Day (All Season) Everyone gets into the water park for the $4.00 Twilight Admission Rate all day, every Tuesday throughout the Water Park Season. This special is good all day every Tuesday throughout the season.

PASS BOOKS

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Wednesday—Family Night (All Season) Wednesday night from 5:00pm – close (June 10-August 14) and 4:00 pm-close (August 15-Labor Day) is a great time for families to spend some time together and enjoy the Water Park. The cost is $4 for individuals or $12 for a family of up to 6 people (there is a $2 charge for each additional person over 6)

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Thursday—Daycare/Child Care Groups Day (All Season) Daycare/Child Care providers contact Eric at 507-774-7102 for more information on available discounts. Mother’s Day Special—(Sunday, July 24, 2011) Special Thanks to Moms (we did not forget about you)—Mom gets into the Water Park for free with a paid child at normal facility rates. This special is good all day.

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Park & Recreation Youth Programs Special—(August 15 through end of the season) Big Brothers Big Sisters Any youth who wears their 2011 program team sponsor Park and Recreation t-shirt to of Southern Minnesota believes every child the River Springs Water Park (examples: tcan beneﬁt from having an additional role ball team shirt, soccer team shirt, etc.) will get model in their life. To give your child the into the Water Park for half the posted price. Sunday – Family Night - (July 31, August 14 and August 28) This special is offered on Sundays, July 31, August 14, and August 28. Families will get into the Water Park from 5:00 pm-close (July 31 and August 14) and 4:00 pm – close (August 28) for an admission rate of $4.00 for individuals or $12 for a family of up to 6 people (there is a $2 charge for each additional person over 6).

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Lap Swim/Water Walking Come enjoy your pool workout at the River Springs Water Park. Lap Swim will take place in the Activity pool and Water Walking will take place in the Lazy River. Youth under the age of 15 are not permitted to use the lap lanes at this time. Lap Swim/Water Walking Hours: June 10, 2011 – August 13, 2011 Monday – Friday: 6:00am – 8:00am Saturday: 11:00 am – 12:00 Noon

Program Fee:

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(unless otherwise noted). If you would like to stay for open swim time after your program is complete, you must leave the facility and return at 12:00pm and pay the speciﬁed general admission price or use a coupon from the coupon book

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Note: Lap Swim and Water Walking will be cancelled if lightening/thunder is present or when rain causes poor visibility for lifeguards.

Tiny Tot Time Looking to have some low key play time at the pool with your toddlers or young children? Then come out to the River Springs for Tiny Tot Time. This program is just for parents and young children up to 6 years old. (Any older children will not be allowed to use the facility until the Open Swim hours).

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Only the zero depth play area and play features in the zero depth area will be available during this program time. Tiny Tot: June 10-August 13, 2011 Monday – Saturday: 11:00am 12:00pmProgram Fee: Regular Daily Admissionor the use of a coupon (the price of the Tiny Tot Time includes general admission for the rest of the day)

Water Aerobics Take your Water Aerobics routine to the next level by joining us for Water Aerobics at River Springs! Water Aerobics is offered to anyone 16 years and older—anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Morning Water Aerobics Class: June 13, 2011 – August 11, 2011 Monday – Thursday; 11:00am – 11:50am Program Fee: $3 per class (the price of the morning Water Aerobics DOES NOT include general admission for the Water Park) Evening Water Aerobics Hours: June 13, 2011-September 2, 2011 Monday – Thursday: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Program Fee: $4 per day (the price of the Evening Water Aerobics includes general admission for Twilight Swim Time of 5:00pm –close)

2011 GROUP OPPORTUNITIES Birthday Parties A great way to spend a special summer birthday is at River Springs. Call the River Springs Water Park at 507-774-7370 for more information or to make a reservation. Birthday Party Package Prices: Price for 5-9 guests $70 Price for 10-15 guests $110 Price for 16-25 guests $145 Price for 26-35 guests $200 Note: at least one adult supervisor must be present with the group Birthday Party packages include: • Admission, a beverage, and a hotdog for each guest • River Springs Birthday T-shirt for the birthday ‘boy/girl’ •An additional free concession item for the birthday ‘boy/girl’ to enjoy •An Intercom Birthday welcome to the birthday ‘boy/girl’ and birthday party group •Reserved Space with tables and chairs for the birthday party group •A day ﬁlled with lasting memories and fun with your friends and family •Option of bringing cake/cupcakes into the Water Park (the only time outside food is allowed into park)

Group Reservations River Springs Water Park is a great place for any family activity or group outing! We ask that groups of 20 or more make reservations at least two weeks prior to arrival. You are guaranteed admission into the Water Park and you can get a great discount. Call the River Springs Water Park at 507-774-7370 for more information or to make a reservation.

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Group Reservation Prices (you must call ahead and pay the deposit to receive these rates): Price per guest 20 to 40 guests $4.50 /guest 48” tall or taller $3.50/guest under 48” tall ** August 15 – Labor Day $3.75/guest 48” tall or taller $2.75/guest under 48” tall 41 or more guests $4.00/guest 48 tall or taller $3.00/guest under 48” tall ** August 15-Labor Day $3.25/guest 48” tall or taller $2.25/guest under 48” tall Group Reservation Package Includes: Ø Discounted Admission Rates Ø A 2 hour reservation of a shade “Fun-brella” exclusively for your group to utilize A $20 fee for each additional 2 hour block is charged for the reservation of the Funbrella. Ø Guaranteed admission to the Water Park Ø An Intercom welcome of the group Ø A day ﬁlled with fun and excitement for everyone in your group. Interested in having a park picnic before attending the Water Park? Manthey Park is about 1 mile away from River Springs Water Park, located off of North Cedar Ave at 2102 1st Ave NE.

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Discounted Day Care Group prices are available for Monday-Friday. Call the River Springs Water Park at 507-774-7370 for more information.

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Exercise lap swimming is available at the Jr. High Pool Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 6:00-7:15 AM beginning in mid September. The cost for a lap swim session is $2.00 per person for the 1 hr. 15 min. period. Punch card $30 for 20 punches may be purchased at the Parks and Recreation ofﬁce. The program will go through June 6, 2012. The following dates there will be no morning lap swim at the Jr. High: October 21, November 25, December 23, 26, 28, 30; January 16, February 20, April 6, and May 28. There will be no morning lap swim if Owatonna schools are closed or have a 2 hour

Jill Hoggard Academy of Dance Classes are Mon., August 8-Thurs., August 11 • Dress Rehearsal on Mon., August 15 • Steele County Fair Performances on Wed., August 17: United Prairie: 2 PM KRFO: 3:15 PM Village of Yesteryear: 4:15 PM

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Open Swim Hours October 1, 2011-May 26, 2012 Mornings: Mon., Wed., Fri. 6:00 am – 7:15 am Evenings: Mon., Tues., Wed. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Weekends: Sat., and Sun. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Additional hours may be available during school breaks)

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Summer Open Swim Hours May 31, 2011September 30, 2011 Mornings: Mon., Wed., Fri. 6:00 am – 7:15 am Evenings: Mon., Tues., Wed. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Saturday: closed Sunday: 1:00-3:00 pm *** Closed August 15-21, 2011 for facility annual maintenance

FALL CLASSES • Classes Offered: U & Me (2-3 yrs.) Creative Dance (Preschool) Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, Pre-Pointe, Street Jazz • Fall Start Dates: Monday-August 29 Tuesday-September 6 Wednesday-September 31 Thursday-September 1

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Registration begins Wednesday, July 27 Ofﬁce Hours: 7 AM – 5 PM There are no phone registrations for the ﬁrst week. Fees: Resident/Non-Resident - $39.00 Saturday Morning Swim Lessons West Hills Pool October 1 – December 10, 2011 (No lessons November 26th – Thanksgiving Weekend) (No lessons October 22nd – MEA) 9:00-9:30 AM Preschool Aquatics (formerly Tiny Tots) (must be at least 3 years old) 9:30-10:00 AM Parent and Child Aquatics (formerly Toddlers) (must be at least 18 months old 10:00-10:30 AM Level 1 10:35-11:25 AM Level 2 11:30-12:00 PM Level 1 Thursday Evening Swim Lessons West Hills Pool September 29 – December 8, 2011 (No lessons November 24th – Thanksgiving) (No lessons October 20th – MEA) 5:00-5:30 PM Level 1 5:35-6:05 PM Pre School Aquatics (formerly Tiny Tots) (must be at least 3 yrs. old) 6:05-6:35 PM Parent and Child Aquatics (formerly Toddlers) (must be at least 18 months old) 6:40-7:10 PM Level 1 7:10-8:00 PM Level 2 8:05-8:55 PM Adult Beginner Swim Lessons Tuesday Evening Swim Lessons Junior High Pool October 11-December 20, 2011 (No class Oct. 18 or Dec. 13 – OHS Swim Meet) 6:30-7:20 PM Level 3 6:30-7:20 PM Level 4 6:30-7:20 PM Level 5 7:20-8:10 PM Level 3 7:20-8:10 PM Level 4 7:20-8:10 PM Level 6

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OFFERED AGAIN THIS FALL!!! PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS One half hour private swim lessons with a certiﬁed Water Safety Instructor for 5 weeks. Cost is $100 and $150 for 2 children at the same time. Class limit of no more than 2 per ½ hour session. There are no scholarships available for private lessons. All classes will meet at the West Hills Pool. You may only register for 1 time slot. Beginning August 3rd you may register for additional open slots.

Times/dates available are: Session I Class 1: Sunday 3:00 PM: Sept. 11,18, 25 4:00 PM Oct. 2 and 9 Class 2: Sunday 3:30 PM: Sept. 11, 18, 25 4:30 PM Oct. 2 and 9 Session II Class 1: Monday 6:00 PM: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10

Class 2: Monday: 6:30 PM: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 Session III Class 1: Friday 4:00 PM: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7 Class 2: Friday 4:30 PM: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7 Class 3: Friday 5:00 PM: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30. Oct. 7 Session IV Class 1: Sunday 4:00 PM: October 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13 Class 2: Sunday 4:30 PM: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13 Class 3: Sunday 5:00 PM: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13 Session V Class 1: Monday 6:00 PM: October 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14 Class 2: Monday 6:30 PM: October 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14

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Session VI Class 1: Friday 4:00 PM: October 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 Class 2: Friday 4:30 PM: October 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 Class 3: Friday 5:00 PM: October 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18

Bad Weather Policy In the Case of inclement weather, please check the following locations regarding cancellations of a class: Call the Owatonna Parks & Recreation Cancellation hotline at 444-4321, ext. 2 Check the Owatonna Parks & Recreation Website at http://ci.owatonna.mn.us/ parks-recreation and click on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cancellationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; button in the middle of the page. If a cancellation/postponement takes place, instructors will have information on when the

Fall & Winter 2011 make-up date will be at the next day the class is scheduled to meet.

Changing Classes Policy To make sure that class sizes stay consistent and fair for all participants, any changing of classes must be done through the Owatonna Parks & Recreation Department. Instructors can make recommendations; however, we will not be able to change the participant to another class unless there is still space available in the class you are trying to change to. If there is no space available the participant will need to stay in the class originally signed up for.

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LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASSES: Cost is $175.00 which

includes all books. Lifeguard Class registration is available immediately. Classes must be paid for at time of registration.

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation Class #1 – July 20-24 July 20: 3:30-9:00 PM July 21: 3:30-9:00 PM July 22: 3:30-9:00 PM July 23: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM July 24: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Class #2 – October 19-23 October 19: 3:00-9:00 PM October 20: 3:00-9:00 PM October 21: 3:00-9:00 PM October 22: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM October 23: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Pre – requisites to be able to pass the class: Lifeguard Training Pre-requisites: Swim 300 yards continuously (non-stop) performing 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards breaststroke, 100 yards either front crawl or breaststroke. Swim 20 yards, pick up 10 lb. brick from 10 ft. of water and return it back 20 yards using only a kick, holding brick with 2 hands on the chest. **** You will not receive a refund if you do not complete or pass the class.

WSI Class – Water Safety Instructor: Cost is $225.00 Classes must be paid for at time of registration. August 10-14 August 10: 3:30 – 9:00 PM August 11: 3:30- 9:00 PM August 12: 3:30-9:00 PM August 13: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM August 14: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM

2012 WINTER SESSION SWIM LESSONS

Registration will be held Tuesday, December 6th 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Parks and Recreation ofﬁce. Fees will be City residents $39.00

Junior High Pool (Tuesday Nights Only) January 3 – March 6, 2012 (No Class January 24 due to swim meet) 6:30-7:20 PM Level 3 6:30-7:20 PM Level 4 6:30-7:20 PM Level 5 7:20-8:10 PM Level 3 7:20-8:10 PM Level 4 7:20-8:10 PM Level 6 West Hills Pool (Thursday Nights Only) January 5 – March 1, 2012 5:00-5:30 PM Pre-School Aquatics (formerly Tiny Tots) (parent in water, child must be at least 3 years old) 5:30-6:00 PM Parent and Child Aquatics (formerly Toddler) (parent in water, child must be at least 18 months old) 6:00-6:30 PM Level 1 6:35-7:05 PM Level 1 7:10-8:00 PM Level 2 8:05-8:55 PM Adult Beginner Swim Lessons West Hills Pool (Saturday morning only) January 7 – March 3, 2012 9:00-9:30 AM Pre-School Aquatics (at least 3 years old, parent in water_ 9:30-10:00 AM Parent and Child Aquatics (at least 18 months old, parent in water) 10:00-10:50 AM Level 2 10:55-11:25 AM Level 1 11:30-12:00 AM Level 1 12:05-12:55 PM Level 2

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS One half hour private swim lessons with a certiﬁed Water Safety Instructor for 5 weeks. Cost is $100 and $150 for 2 children at the same time. Class limit of no more than 2 per ½ hour session. There are no scholarships available for private lessons. All classes will meet at the West Hills Pool. You may not sign up for two classes for the same person until after the ﬁrst week of registration. Times/dates available are: Session I

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Class 1: Sunday 4:00 PM: January 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 Class 2: Sunday 4:30 PM: January 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 Class 3: Sunday 5:00 PM: January 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 Session II Class 1: Monday 6:00 PM: January 2,9, 23, 30, and Feb. 6 Class 2: Monday 6:30 PM: January 2, 9, 23, 30, and Feb. 6 Session III Class 1: Friday 4:00 PM: January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3 Class 2: Friday 4:30 PM: January 6, 13,20, 27, Feb. 3 Class 3: Friday 5:00 PM: January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3 Session IV Class 1: Sunday 4:00 PM Feb. 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Class 2: Sunday 4:30 PM Feb. 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Class 3: Sunday 5:00 PM Feb. 26,

Fall & Winter 2011 March 4, 11, 18, 25 Session V Class 1: Monday 6:00 PM: Feb. 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19 Class 2: Monday 6:30 PM: Feb. 20, 27, March 5, 12,19 Session VI Class 1: Friday 4:00 PM: Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16 Class 2: Friday 4:30 PM: Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16 Class 3: Friday 5:00 PM: Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16

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Team registration/ entry fee deadline will be Thursday, September 8 at 5:00 PM. The entry fee is $220.00 for Men’s and Women’s teams, $190.00 for Co-Rec teams & Women’s Thursday League. There will be one practice on Wednesday, Sept. 28th for Men’s and Women’s Leagues and Monday, October 3rd for Co-Rec Leagues. Leagues will begin on

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Wednesday, October 5 and Monday, October 10th. Schedules will be distributed on Tuesday, September 20th 4:00-6:00 PM at the Park and Recreation Office. Rosters should also be turned in at this time along with player fees. If you do not turn in your rosters on September 20th, stop up to the office and pay before Wednesday, September 28th to be eligible to play volleyball. Costs for player fees: $30.00 City Residents/Non-city residents, and $55.00 out-side player. August 10: Registration Forms available at the Park and Recreation office September 8: 7 AM-5 PM Park and Rec. Office Entry fees due September 20: 5:15 -6:30 PM Park and Rec. Office Schedule Pick-up/Roster Hand-In Sept 28 or Oct 3 Different Locations Practice Matches Week of Oct 5 or 10 Different Locations League Play Begins Resident: One who lives within Steele County. Outside Player: One who lives outside of Steele County. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Wednesday night leagues with games at the High School, Willow Creek, McKinley School, Wilson, and Jr. High. Our adult leagues are open to girls/women age 16 or older. (16 as of October 1- no exceptions- MSF league rule) You are not eligible to play if you are participating in high school or college level during the season of play. No high school or college players may play in the Gold or Green League. No spiking or overhand serve in the green league. No spiking in the Gold League. League play starts in early October and continues through March. MEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Wednesday night leagues with games at Willow Creek. Activity is open to boys/men out age 16 or older. (16 as of October 1 – no exceptions- MSF league rule) You are not eligible to play if you are participating in high school or college level during the season of play. Various levels of league play starts in early October and continues through March. COUPLES VOLLEYBALL: Monday night leagues with games at the Junior High School. Activity is open to men and women age 16 and older. (16 as

of October 1 – no exceptions- MSF league rule) You are not eligible to play if you are participating in high school or college level during the season of play. No overhand serve or spiking in Co-Rec 4. Various levels of league play begin in October and continues through March.

NEW THIS YEAR THURSDAY EVENING VOLLEYBALL: CO-REC 4, CO-REC 3, AND WOMEN’S MIDDLE LEAGUE. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION. Entry Fees are non-refundable.

FALL SOFTBALL

The Owatonna Slow Pitch Softball Association in cooperation with the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department will offer Men’s, Women’s and Coed softball programs. Games are played from late August through early October at the Fairgrounds softball complex. All leagues will play 5 weeks of double headers (10 games), no playoffs will be held. • Registration deadline is Thursday, July 28th (tentative roster and entry fee) • Schedule pick up and roster hand-in at the Parks and Recreation Ofﬁce the week of August 23rd. • Roster and player fee due before the ﬁrst game which is the week of August 29th. 2010 FALL SOFTBALL FEES: Men’s I $160.00 Wednesday Men’s II $160.00 Thursday Men’s III $160.00 Thursday Co-Rec $160.00 Upper and Lower – Tuesday Player fee: $20.00 Resident/Non Resident

FALL KICKBALL • • • •

Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 28 Schedule pick-up and roster hand-in at the Park and Recreation Ofﬁce – week of August 16 Season begins week of August 22 Six week season with single elimination

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ADULT BASKETBALL MEN’S CLASSIC 5 on 5 LEAGUE BASKETBALL: No Program This Year

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation -OWATONNA PARKS AND RECREATIONTHERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM Wendy Reller, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator Our recreation program offers a variety of leisure options for youth and adults with disabilities. We provide an adaptive format as well as opportunities for inclusion. Programs are offered year round. Our policy within the Therapeutic Recreation Program is to plan for the person ﬁrst, the disability second, and to encourage the independent pursuit of personal leisure interests. Our goal is to make recreation/leisure choices available to everyone. Our objective is to accommodate individuals with necessary adaptations so that they may participate as fully as their non-disabled peers. THERAPEUTIC RECREATION MEMBERSHIPS

Inclusion in Youth Programs Youth with disabilities or special needs are welcome and encouraged to participate in existing youth sports, aquatics, trips and seasonal programs. The “inclusion” policy of this program provides all children registered to participate with an equal advantage. Therefore, adaptive equipment, program modiﬁcations, and other accommodations are used to assist the individual as needed. Individualized consultation with parents and coordination with the coach/ instructor helps make the transition possible. In addition, all coaches, W.S.I’s, and summer staff receive a brief orientation to working with the child with disabilities in their initial training sessions. One-on-one assistance for your child is provided upon request.

Registration: When enrolling your child in sports and other youth programs we request that you check the “Special Needs” column on the registration form. We must be aware of any medical condition that warrants medication or special attention from Parks and Recreation staff while your child is in our care. Information shared with a coach or instructor is conﬁdential.

Include:

TEEN CLUB

o A newsletter six times a year providing a calendar of trips, special events, weekly scheduled activities, and program information. o Free transportation to “in town” activities for residents within city limits for Night Club. o Experienced Park and Recreation staff facilitating programs and events. o Access to other resources and agencies such as A.D.D., Special Olympics, and more who advocate for persons with disabilities. o $42.00 fee (adults) and a $38.00 fee (teens) provides a 6 month membership in weekly programs. (additional 6.5% sales tax has been included on all fall/winter program fees and member dues) o Scholarships and ﬁnancial assistance available upon request.

This weekly activity group is designed for teens age 14-22 years, who have developmental disabilities and would beneﬁt from social interaction and a place to meet friends. Our 90 minute weekly schedule includes drop in activities, structured crafts, games, local trips and tours, as well as attending OHS events as a group. A schedule of our weekly plans and locations is available in the Therapeutic Recreation ofﬁce and again in our newsletter every 2 months. Teen Club runs year round. The group meets Thursday evenings from 6:30PM-8:00 PM with locations to be announced. Weekly sites vary between Warsinski Chalet at Morehouse Park and Brooktree Clubhouse. o Membership fee is $38.00 for six months with fees due January 1 and July 1.

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NIGHT CLUB

This weekly social group meets Wednesday evenings and is designed for adults over 22 years who have developmental disabilities. This group is an extension of our Teen Club and functions much the same way. Activities are more age appropriate for adults and we encourage the independent pursuit of leisure interest, whenever possible. Night Club is a place to establish and cultivate friendships through recreation. Our usual meeting place is the Senior Place, but our location varies with activity as well. Transportation to and from Night Club is provided to residents within city limits free of charge upon request. Call Wendy at 774-7360 for more details about Teen Club and Night Club. o Membership fee is $42.00 for 6 months with fees due January 1 and July 1. o Activity rosters for weekly events available in newsletters

Fall & Winter 2011 Life

LIFE (Leisure Is for Everyone) is the name of our new Leisure Education Program designed for individuals with disabilities, 20-35 years old. Members of the LIFE group will meet on a weekly basis, and learn the skills necessary to make the most of their leisure time. While keeping involved in recreation activities and pursuing new friendships, they will also learn to plan and organize their daily schedules outside of work using a personal planner. Our goals are to explore personal leisure interests and community resources; develop an understanding of self-advocacy and personal independence through practice; realize the rewards that come from volunteering. Our usual meeting time will be Wednesday, 4:00-5:30 at SeniorPlace. At this time we do not provide transportation. We also encourage members to attend without staff, if possible. On meeting nights we’ll ask that they bring a brown bag lunch or a small fee to bring supper in. We request that they bring their own drink or snack during planning sessions. We hope this group will serve as

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation a transition program between Teen Club and Night Club, and that members will learn the importance of choosing and planning leisure options. Call 7747360 if you have questions. Membership Fee is $42.00 for six months with fees due January 1 and July 1 Calendar for weekly themes will appear in Therapeutic Recreation newsletter

BUS TRIP INFORMATION Bus trips are open to Therapeutic Recreation members and their families. Although non-members may register for any trips listed, Night Club and Teen Club and LIFE members will have priority seating on bus trips. Non-members will pay an additional $5 fee. Transportation for all trips is provided by Owatonna Bus Company, with home pickups and drop offs available to members residing within city limits (as needed.) Requests for at

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home pickups should be made at the time of registration. Wheelchair accommodations by lift are available also. Experienced Park and Recreation staff supervise the bus trips, and carry emergency information of individuals traveling with the group. They also determine emergency procedures, if necessary. Program I.D. neckwear is provided for all trips to insure a means of personal identiďŹ cation if members become lost or separated from the group. PCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, home staff, or parents are welcome to accompany members if their abilities or behaviors warrant assistance. Deadlines are listed for all trips and fees are expected prior to trip day. Paid fees will be returned only if trips are cancelled due to lack of registrants or inclement weather. All return times listed are approximations. Please allow time for early returns and plan for a prompt pick up.

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During the fall and winter months we will offer occasional of bus trips for Therapeutic Recreation members. Details for these will appear in our newsletters with deadlines and fees listed. Our newsletters are printed quarterly, and are available at the Therapeutic Recreation ofﬁce and on line at www.ci.owatonna.mn.us Call the Therapeutic

of recreational opportunities for city residents and visitors. To make sure the trail system is a safe and fun place for all users, please follow the rules of the road. • • •

Recreation ofﬁce if you would like to receive our newsletter (774-7360.)

PARK INFORMATION HARD SURFACE TRAILS

The Buxton Trail, Kaplan’s Woods Parkway Trail, Cashman Crossing, and the Muckle Trail are all open year around 24 hours per day for your enjoyment. Trail maps are available at the Park and Recreation ofﬁce. Trail Rules: Owatonna’s multiple-use trail system has been created to provide a variety

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Stay as near to right side of the trail as you can while still traveling safely. Travel in a consistent and predictable manner. Cyclists and in-line skaters should pass on the left when going by others moving in the same direction. Please look ahead and back to make sure the lane is clear before you pull out to pass. Cyclists and in-line skaters should give a warning signal by voice, bell, or horn before passing Yield when entering or crossing trails or roadways. When traveling in a group, please use only half the trail, so you won’t block the trafﬁc ﬂow Pets must be on leash. You are responsible

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for cleaning up after your pets. Dispensers with “pooper-scoopers” are available on each trail. This is a recreational trail only. Cyclists and in-line skaters must not race or use excessive speed. Please report any misuse, vandalism, or maintenance problem to 444-4321 or 4443800. 2008 saw the addition of 4 ﬁtness stations along the Kaplans Woods Parkway Trail.

PARK REGULATIONS Listed below are some of the city ordinances that pertain to the parks in Owatonna. Although these are not all the regulations, they are the ones that include: Brown, Buecksler, Cashman, Central, Crocus, Dartts, Fremont, Gainey, Hammann, Hazel, Jaycee, Kaplan’s Woods Parkway, Manthey, Maple Creek Greenbelt, Mineral Springs, Morehouse, Leo Rudolph Nature Reserve, West Hills, Willow, Owatonna Soccer Complex and Steele Country Fairgrounds Park.

of Owatonna to include Warsinski Outdoor skating facility, soccer fields, football fields, baseball/softball fields, Lake Kohlmier beach, and playgrounds. Tobacco products shall also be prohibited at the spectator areas, restrooms, and concession areas of these facilities. Appropriate signage will be posted in all these areas by the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department. Section 2: Effective Date This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption. Effective Date December 11, 2001 Liquor in Parks and Beaches: No person or persons shall display, consume, or possess any intoxicating liquor, non-intoxicating malt beverage or intoxicating malt beverage within parking areas, roadways, sidewalks abutting or the grounds in general of Central Park, Cashman Park, Owatonna Soccer Complex or Kaplan’s Woods Parkway in the City of Owatonna.

TOBACCO POLICY SUBJECT: Use of tobacco Products at Owatonna Park and Recreation Department and Owatonna Youth Athletic Association Youth events using Owatonna Park and Recreation Department outdoor facilities. Background: The Owatonna Park and Recreation Department believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging or watching youth sports at City of Owatonna owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities. Furthermore the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department believes parents, leaders, coaches, and ofﬁcials are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make. Also cigarettes once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground thus posing a risk to toddlers due to ingestion. Section 1: Tobacco use prohibited at outdoor youth recreation facilities owned by the City Page 32

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Fires: No fire shall be set in any park except a fire for picnic purposes at grill sites designated by the Park and Recreation Department. Removal of Natural or Vegetative Material: No person shall remove from any park any plant or other natural object that exists in nature. Snowmobiles or horses: are not allowed in any city park. Pets: All pets must be on a leash, in control by a person. The person in control of the pet must remove any feces left by a pet. Picnic Shelters Shelters available include those at Mineral Springs Park, Dartts Park, Morehouse Park, Jaycee Park, Fairgrounds Park, Manthey Park, Brown Park, Gainey Park, Kaplan’s Woods Parkway, and Owatonna Soccer Complex. Reservations can be made on a first come, first serve basis for either ½ day or a whole day. Rates for ½ day range from $50.00 to $60.00, a whole day range of $60.00 to $90.00. Reservations should be made at the Park and Recreation office. Reservations may be made up to one year in advance. Reservation fee and $50 refundable security deposit to be paid at the time of reservation. You may also call 444-4321 for reservations by using a charge card for fee. The Warsinski Chalet may also be reserved with a $100/$150 reservation fee and $200 refundable security deposit.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES Disc Golf

RIVER ROCK DISC GOLF COURSE MINERAL SPRINGS PARK OWATONNA, MINNESOTA The River Rock DGC is a 9 hole/basket, par 27, 2586’ Disc Golf Course. It was ﬁrst established in April of 2004 through contributions from individuals and local businesses. Modiﬁcations were made in 2006 to the layout of the course. Most of the 9 holes have a long and short tee. Local leagues and tournaments are available at River Rock;

the course is open year round during regular Owatonna park hours 6:00am to 11:00 pm.

BIKE/SKATE PARK- 2011 The Owatonna Skate Park was newly built in 2002 at Morehouse Park, with the bike portion be completed in 2004, provides hours of family fun, biking, and skateboarding. The Owatonna Bike/Skate Park is located at Morehouse Park, School Street. Directions, from interstate 35: turn on Bridge Street, going east, go to Walnut Street, turn right and go to School Street, turn right, go into Morehouse Park. The Bike/Skate Park is located within Morehouse Park on the left. The Bike Skate Park has changed to a Tier I Status. What the change to Tier 1 means for Bike/Skate Park users: 1. You will no longer need to pay to use the Park 2. The Park will no longer be staffed by city employees 3. There will no longer be a set season, set days of the week or set hours during day that you can use the park. You will now be allowed to use the Park anytime between 6:00am and 11:00pm (these are normal hours all parks in the city are open). 4. Waiver/Release forms will not need to be signed by any participant to be able to use the Park

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation 5. Helmets are still required to be used at the Park and other safety equipment such as elbow and knee pads are strongly recommended 6. You will need to respect the facility, do your part in keeping it clean, picked up and in its best usable condition, and you will need to report any damage or needed repairs to the Parks & Recreation ofﬁce

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Celebrating 53 Years For the past 53 50 years the Owatonna Foundation $11 million for has awarded grants totaling over $10 projects that touch every aspect of our lives in the following categories:

• Community - people, parks, places

OUTDOOR PUBLIC SKATING

• Education - literary, scientific, historic

Warsinski rinks, located in Morehouse Park, are the only supervised skating rinks in Owatonna. The Warsinski Chalet, a large warming house complete with cross country ski and skate rentals and food concessions is located at the west end of School Street. The schedule is as follows: Sunday 12:00 Noon - 9:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Monday-Friday 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM Holidays and School Vacations 11:00 – 9:30 PM Schedule subject to change because of weather or lack of attendance. Family bon ﬁre events are held Saturday evenings at 5:30 PM. The rinks will be open when weather permits and closed during warm weather. Up to date information may be obtained by calling the Parks and Recreation information number at 444-4321 at any time.

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CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS The Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department maintains and grooms cross country ski trails in the following areas from mid-December to mid-February (depending on weather and snow conditions) Kaplan’s Woods Parkway – from Morehouse Park through Kaplan’s Woods and into the County Club Golf Course (in excess of 8 miles) Brooktree Golf Course - 2 miles Page 34

Mail donations to: Owatonna Foundation P.O. Box 642 • Owatonna, MN 55060 For more information or a complete brochure: call: Jim Brunner at 507-451-6641 email: info@owatonnafoundation.org website: www.owatonnafoundation.org

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26th Street NW

Main Street/E & W Park Square/Broadway

Glendale Street

Mineral Springs Road or Cherry Street

18th Street SE or Austin Road

Dane Road

Front Street

Rice Lake Street

Kelly Street

Rice Lake Street

Mosher Avenue/18th Street SW/W. School Street 225 H 26th Street NE 8

Dane Road

Cashman Park

Central Park

Crocus Park

Dartts Park

Fairgrounds Park

Falkland Meadows

Fremont Park

Hammann Park

Hazel Park

Jaycee Park

Kaplan’s Woods Parkway

Kriesel’s Woods park

School Street/Mill Street/Bridge Street

Northridge Lane

Smith Avenue

St. Paul Road

Smith Avenue and Havana Road

North Cedar Street

Selby Avenue or Lemond Road

State Avenue or Florence Avenue

Highland/Flora/Hillsdale

Mineral Springs Park

Morehouse Park

North Bluff Park

Owatonna Soccer Complex

River Springs Water Park

Sid Kinyon Tennis Courts

Summer’s Park

Walter H. Gainey Park

West Hills

Willow Park

DRINKING WATER

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Maple Creek Park

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Elm Street or Mineral Spring Road

Manthey Park

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3rd Avenue NE or Cedar Avenue North

Leo Rudolph Nature Reserve

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Young Drive or Jeffrey Drive

Lake Chase

Kriesel Park

Smith Avenue

Buecksler Park

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Brooktree Golf Course

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INLINE/ICE/HOCKEY RINK

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TENNIS COURT 2

BASKETBALL COURT

BOAT ACCESS & FISHING

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation WEST HILLS TENNIS AND FITNESS CENTER 502 Dunnell Drive 507-444-4290

HOURS OF OPERATION: Indoor Tennis Center/Weight & Aerobic Room/ Track/Sauna Starting October 1, 2011 – May 26, 2012 Monday-Thursday 6:00 am-9:30 pm Friday 6:00 am-7:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday Noon- 6:00 pm May 27, 2012-September 30, 2012 Monday-Thursday 6:00 am-8:30 pm Friday 6:00 am-7:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm Sunday Noon-4:00 pm WEST HILLS POOL Effective October 1, 2011-May 26, 2012 (Additional hours may be available during school breaks) • Mornings: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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6:00 am-7:15 am Evenings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Weekends: Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Summer Open Swim Hours Effective: May 29, 2011-September 30, 2010 • Mornings: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00 am – 7:15 am • Evenings: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm • Weekend: Saturday Closed • Weekend: Sunday: May-September 1:00-3:00 pm • Holiday Hours: Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter, Sunday before Memorial Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Sunday before Labor Day and Labor Day. Open New Year’s Eve until 3:00 PM

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BROOKTREE GOLF COURSE 1369 Cherry Street 507-444-2467 HOURS OF OPERATION Aug. 7:00 AM - Dark Sept. 8:00 AM – Dark Oct. 8:00 AM – Dark Clubhouse hours may change due to inclement weather or darkness

GREEN FEES: Monday through Thursday: 9 holes - $16.00 • 18 holes - $26.00 Friday, Weekends and Holidays 9 holes - $20.00 • 18 holes - $31.00

GOLF SPECIALS: Call the Clubhouse for green fee specials during the months of September and October.

GRILL SPECIALS The Brooktree grill is open daily to the public -

Breakfasts, hotdogs, polish, hamburgers, chicken ﬁlets, chicken stix, cheese curds, French fries, onion petals, beverages, and all kinds of snacks are available. Daily specials. Phone in orders welcome (444-2467.)

GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE RENTALS: The Brooktree Clubhouse is available for parties, workshops, and banquets from November 4 through March 10. Brooktree offers a great facility with kitchen, bar set-up, and a lounge that seats 94.

To reserve the facility, please call the Clubhouse at 444-2467.

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SeniorPlace

Sub-Division of the Park and Recreation Department of the City of Owatonna 500 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060 507-444-4280

SeniorPlace is a vital and active senior center that provides recreational and leisure pursuits for members 50 and older. SeniorPlace has so much to offer to the membership, the following pages lists the many programs and services that just may ‘spark an interest’ to join. Call or stop in to get a tour today! Anne Pleskonko, Director of SeniorPlace 507-774-7110

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OUR MISSION

SeniorPlace is a vital, intergenerational, timely, caring provider of meaningful, social, education, and volunteer opportunities that enhance the growth of our community.

MEMBERSHIP

Owatonna SeniorPlace is a place for leisure and recreational pursuits for adults over 50 years of age. We are located on the West Hills Campus off of State Ave. Our hours are: Monday – Friday 8 am to 4 pm. For the rest of the year – Membership is $21.00. Membership is $35 per person January— December of each year.

PAYMENT

Full payment due at that time of registration for all classes & trips.

Fall & Winter 2011 § For your convenience, SeniorPlace takes VISA/MASTERCARD. § If you are calling by phone for a trip, class, special event you will need to use your credit card/debit card to register. § If you want to mail in your payment/ registration, mail in registrations will opened on the ﬁrst day of sign up. So, you can mail it ahead of time.

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SeniorPlace has many rooms available for rental. Great for Weddings, Birthdays, Retirements, Meetings, Anniversaries, Showers, Family GetTogethers, etc.

Rooms : Multi-Purpose Room with kitchen: 160 people; Board Room: 50 people; East Meeting Room: 35 people; West Meeting Room with kitchen: 50 people; South Meeting Room: 12 people

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For more information and availability give Anne Pleskonko at call at 507-444-4280.

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AARP Driver Safety Course This course qualifies drivers 55+ for a 10% reduction in their insurance. An eight-hour course is required if you have not taken this before. The four-hour refresher class is required every three years for your continuation of your 10% car insurance discount. A certificate is provided for your insurance company. Call for cost. – Payment due at time of registration. Computer Classes SeniorPlace provides its members a wide variety of computer courses. There’s a flyer with details of each class

available: Beginning Computer 1; Beginning Computer 2; Word Processing 1 Internet Browsing; Email using Web Mail; Where’s My Pictures, Where’s My Files?; Pictures from Digital Camera; Pictures from Computer to Local Photo Printing Places; Beyond Point and Shoot (Intro to Digital Photography); Burn a CD; Computer Sound Files, Voice and Music; Computer Sound Files, Voice and Music; Name and Address Cards; Home Assistance with your Windows Computer; Facebook; Communicating with Friends using Skype Web Cam and Open Computer Lab.

STAYING HEALTHY

Chair Aerobics and Weight Training for Seniors. Offered by the Sister Kenny, Rehabilitation Institute, Allina Hospitals and Clinics. 997-2150.

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Bowling – Located at SouthPark Lanes League is on Mondays at 9 am and Individuals on Fridays at 9:00 am Balloon Volleyball – Thursday 9-10:30 am Table Tennis – (November to March) 12:30-2:30 pm Pickle Ball—During the Summer Months: Pickleball will be played on Mondays & Thursdays at 8:30 am at the Sid Kinyon Court by Lincoln School. This is a safe combination of badminton, tennis and fun! Come and see what you’ve been missing. (weather permitting) During the Winter Months: Pickleball will be played on Thursday mornings from 9:00 am10:30am in the gymnasium at the West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center. There is a cost of $4 for a day pass or you can get a Tennis & Fitness Center membership

ACTIVITIES Billiards – Tuesdays 9:00 am Billiards Room 3rd Floor; Bingo –Friday 12:30-2:45 pm MultiPurpose Room 1st Floor; A wide variety of Bingo games played that cost per card; Card Games : Cribbage; Pfeffer; Bridge; Hand & Foot; 500; Duplicate Bridge; Pinochle; Ceramics –Wednesday 1—3 pm; Ceramic Room 2nd Floor; Golden Tones – Tuesday 1:30—3 pm Multi-Purpose Room 1st Floor; Knitting & Crocheting –1st & 3rd Mondays 1-3 pm Quilt Room 3rd Floor; Lapidary – Mondays 1:00

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SENIORPLACE DAY TRIPS

Call on additional trips added and for prices and sign-up dates There are trips offered each month at SeniorPlace. Stop by and see look at the ﬂyers and sign up today! 507-444-4280.

SENIORPLACE EXTENDED TRIPS Your local Travel Agencies of Owatonna have planned many group destinations for the The Travel Agencies of Owatonna include: Bev’s Friends & Family Tours @ 451-8695, Cedar Travel @ 455-1170, Parkview Travel @ 444-9038 &Travel Headquarters @ 451-5005.

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Fall I Session begins September 12 Come and join us in the fun and exciting sport of gymnastics! The Owatonna Gymnastics Club offers classes for ALL ages and levels, in a high-quality gymnastics facility. Gymnastics provides the opportunity to improve coordination, strength, flexibility, balance and confidence–and to have fun while doing it! You will find there is NOTHING like the sport of gymnastics! You may register in person at the Gymnastics Club (located on the fairgrounds on South Elm Avenue, just north of the Four Seasons Centre) on the following days and times: Tuesday, September 6: 4-7 PM Wednesday, September 7: 4-7 PM Thursday, September 8: 4-7 PM or visit our website: We www.owatonnagymnastics.com Teach Kids Print off a registration form and mail Roll wto it in with payment. ith Life Any questions? Call us at 507-451-4163 Class Schedule–7 week session

SERVICES Foot Clinic Just the Nurse is doing the foot care here at SeniorPlace. They are scheduled for the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 2-4 pm. Need to call SeniorPlace for an appointment. There is a cost. Free Blood Pressure Screening Available the 1st & 2nd Mondays from 10:30 —11:30 am No appointment necessary. These are sponsored by the following: Owatonna Commons and Just the Nurse. Semcac Senior Advocate & Reassurance Call Service Located at SeniorPlace on 2nd ﬂoor. Reassurance call service, providing the same daily social calls, medication reminders and safety checks. If you are interested in receiving a daily

Preschool Monday 10:00-10:45 a.m. Monday 6:15-7:00 p.m. Wednesday 3:00-3:45 p.m. Saturday 10:15-11:00 a.m. Mini Monsters Monday 11:00 a.m.-Noon Tuesday 6:15-7:15 p.m. Wednesday 6:15-7:15 p.m. Saturday 9:00-10:00 a.m. Beginners Monday 12:00-1:15 p.m. Monday 6:00-7:15 p.m. Tuesday 6:00-7:15 p.m. Thursday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Saturday 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Advanced Beginners Monday 6:00-7:30 p.m. Wednesday 6:00-7:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00-10:30 a.m. Intermediates Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00-11:00 a.m. Boys’ Class Tuesday 6:00-7:30 p.m. Tumbling Tots Friday 10:00-10:45 a.m. Adaptive Gymnastics Saturday 10:00-11:00 a.m.

One Free OPen GyM SeSSIOnS This pass entitles you to One of the following: Fridays Preschool Open Gym (6 yrs and under) 11:00-12:00 One pass per family Saturdays Rec Open Gym (6 yrs and older) 11:00-12:30 One pass per person Saturdays Team Open Gym (Team Members Only) 12:00-1:30 One pass per person Check us out on the Web for more information at OwatonnaGymnastics.com or call us at 507-451-4163

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Owatonna Parks & Recreation call or volunteering to make calls we would love to hear from you! We will continue to provide assistance and support for adults age 60 and over and individuals of any age helping seniors: questions/concerns about caring for seniors, Medicare D, Medicaid, energy assistance, food support, MN Health Insurance options, phone discounts and more! To contact Melissa Almer please call 507-451-9101 (w); or 507-271-6287 (c). Healthy Seniors of Steele County Healthy Seniors of Steele County’s Service Ofﬁce is located on the 3rd Floor of SeniorPlace. Contact Cheryl Deason, Jeanne Rhoades or Mary Trenda at 507-774-7648. The Executive Director, Edna Ringhofer can be reached at 507-977-2566. Healthy Seniors is always looking for more volunteers! Do you have some extra time that

you could spend helping another senior citizen? Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Cheryl Deason, at 475-1494 or stop up to our ofﬁce Semcac Senior Dining The Senior Dining Program serves a hot, nutritious noon meal with some diet alternatives, such as diabetic options, low salt, and low cholesterol. For age 60 and over, and their spouse regardless of age, is eligible for the program. Suggested donation of $3.50 per person for 60 and over. Full cost of the meal is $6.00 for 59 and under. No one will be denied a meal because of inability to donate. Call by 8:30 am at 507-455-3195 the day of the meal. Serving is promptly at 11:30 am at SeniorPlace Will Advice Clinic on October 5 Have Legal Questions? Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Volunteer Attorney may be able to help. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services has

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expanded its Estate Planning and Will Advice Clinics to also include consumer issues. As always you can make a 20 minute appointment with the private attorney to discuss your estate planning issues, review your current will, and be advised on estate issues.

residents, need not reside in Steele County and need not be a Senior Center member. There is no fee charged, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association are welcomed. Appointments are necessary and contact SeniorPlace at 444-4280.

Care Consultation / Alzheimer’s Association September 7; Dec. 7 A Care Consultation is designed for the person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and/or their family care partners. It provides for a private meeting with Gerise Thompson, Alzheimer’s Association Southern Minnesota Center Director, to talk about questions and concerns, learn about services and treatments, and make more informed decisions about care. This service is available to all area

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Fall and Winter Opportunities Grade marked is the grade of child in Fall 2011 Age 18 mo-3

Age 3-5

Grade K

Grade 1

Grade 2

Youth Volleyball

Grade 3 X

Mini Husky Football

Mighty Husky Football

Junior Husky Football Learn to Skate Hockey

Youth Basketball

Little Tykes Basketball

Squirt Basketball Preschool Aquatics Swim Lesson Parent & Child Aquatics Lessons

X X

Level 1 Swim Lessons

Level 2 Swim Lessons

Level 3 Swim Lessons Level 4 Swim Lessons Level 5 Swim Lessons Level 6 Swim Lessons

Adult Volleyball Fall Softball Fall Kickball

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Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7+

Adult

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7/27-8/10

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7/27-8/10

10-Sep

7/27-8/10

23-Aug

7/27-8/10

23-Aug

8/30-8/31

October

9/29-10/11

November

9/29-12/1

January

9/29-12/1

January

7/27 until filled

29-Sep

7/27 until filled

29-Sep

7/27 until filled

29-Sep

7/27 until filled

29-Sep

7/27 until filled

11-Oct

7/27 until filled

11-Oct

7/27 until filled

11-Oct

7/27 until filled

11-Oct

8-Sep

28-Sep

28-Jul

29-Aug

28-Jul

22-Aug

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