Memorial MemorialParadeDay MemorialParadeDay ParadeDay

Monday, May 29, 2023 11: 00 am

South Park Ave from 170th St to Veterans Memorial Park

Take time to remember and honor military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces at South Holland’s Annual Memorial Day Parade!

A Remembrance Ceremony will follow the parade at Veterans Memorial Park. Learn more at southholland.org.

From The Mayor

Spring has sprung, and love is in the air! Can you feel it? It’s filled with anticipation and the desire to live, work, worship, and play together.

Do you remember the song “How Sweet it is to be Loved by You!” by the great Marvin Gaye? Recently hearing that song, while he was describing the affinity two people have for each other, it led me to think how applicable those words are for ourselves and our community.

We are all very fortunate to live in the Village of South Holland, a thriving locality filled with people who genuinely care about each other, a true practicing definition of “loving thy neighbor.” It’s the sense of family and the reality of fellowship that sets us apart, an inspiring model of consistency sought after by many cities and towns across our great country. Make no mistake, it is you, our residents, who continue to make this place special, who make each other feel loved, who make it so easy for all of us to love South Holland!

Similarly, our Village Board and administrative team, in creating a clean, bright, and beautiful community, work tirelessly to ensure that each of you know the love and respect we have for you and your families. As has been stated earlier this year, the mission of our Coming Together 2030 strategic plan is clear. We seek to imitate the wisdom of inventor and entrepreneur, Henry Ford…“Coming together is a beginning. Staying together is progress. Working together is success.” This mindset promotes the love we share to continue to make South Holland great.

To truly love oneself and those around us, we often seek to develop a strong commitment to a healthy body, an inquisitive mind, and a peaceful soul. The hope is that you continue to take advantage of the vast opportunities provided throughout the village to achieve each of these tenets. Our Community Center is the preferred place to assist in the development of your wholistic self. Our Recreational Services staff continues to weave innovation with tradition, capturing the wants and needs of both our adult and youth populations. Enjoy perusing this edition of the FIT Book. I’m sure you’ll find plenty of ways to develop and maintain a healthy body, your fitness goals, your abilities, and a love for yourself and others.

Enjoy Summer 2023. May it be filled with people, places, and activities you love. Love is definitely in the air!

Don A. De Graff, Mayor Village of South Holland

LOCATION:

South Holland Community Center

501 East 170th Street

South Holland, IL 60473

OFFICE HOURS:

MON-FRI 8AM-4PM

PHONE: 708.331.2940

SOUTHHOLLAND.ORG

BUILDING HOURS:

MON-FRI: 6AM-10PM

SAT: 7AM-3PM

HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CALL FOR SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS.

Summer 2023

Ed Stewart ..........................................................................Director

Wally Widelski................................................ Deputy Director

Dawn Stremplewski ... ......................Pre-School Director

Cindy Copenhaver......Senior Recreation Supervisor

Stefanie Doyle............................... Administrative Assistant

DeAnna Mahaffey...............................Recreation Assistant

Curtis “CJ” Cross...................................Recreation Assistant

REGISTRATION & GENERAL INFORMATION

South Holland Residents

WALK-IN REGISTRATION ONLY

Tuesday, May 23 9:00am - 7:00pm

OPEN REGISTRATION

Online (7:00am) & Non-Resident Walk-In

Registration Begins

Tuesday, May 30 9:00am - 7:00pm

Proof Of Residency Is Required

Registration will continue up until the start of that class. Year-round programs can be registered for at any time. Programs with insufficient attendance may be cancelled one week prior to the start. Early sign-up is suggested to prevent any cancellations.

ALL RECREATION PROGRAM FEES MAY BE PAID WITH CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, OR DISCOVER. CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED!

Refund Policy

1. SHRS reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine classes and/or change instructors. If insufficient enrollment causes a class to be cancelled, participants will receive either a full refund, credit, or the option to transfer into another class.

2. All program change requests, including online registration, must be made in person, at the Community Center.

3. If the class has begun, a prorated amount will be determined based on the date of program change form. Requests will be honored at the discretion of the supervisor.

4. Medical requests will result in a prorated refund based upon the number of classes held prior to the date listed on the physician’s excuse.

5. SHRS reserves the right to remove any program participant who demonstrates improper or potentially harmful behavior. No refund will be given.

6. Due to the demand for participation in programs and the limited number of spaces available, refunds will not be issued for classes that participants are unable to attend.

7. Please allow four to six weeks for the refund check to arrive.