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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. • Spring Lake Park City Hall $5.00/person (includes brunch and presentation) Pre-registration is required It's time to get out of the house and enjoy a great brunch along with some valuable information at the Spring Lake Park City Hall. Presenter Rosemary Heins, an educator with the University of Minnesota Extension Center will present "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate". Personal belongings often have special meaning for individuals and family members. Planning to pass on such items — treasured wedding photo, Grandpa's fishing tackle box, or a well-used yellow pie plate — can be challenging, and may lead to family conflict. Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?TM provides people with practical information about the inheritance and transfer of non-titled personal property. WHEN: WHERE:
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 TIME: 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Spring Lake Park City Hall FEE: $5.00/person (brunch and presentation)
Mark your calendar to make sure you don’t miss another outstanding Senior Safety and Wellness Fair with many new presenters and vendors! A delicious chicken lunch will again be served. Watch for flyers and registrations forms in early 2013.
NEW JOURNEYS is a publication of Spring Lake Park Recreation Department 1301 81st Avenue NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 763-792-7201
Spring Lake Park Recreation
Director Marian Rygwall Program Supervisor Sharie Linke slinke@slpmn.org Program Supervisor John Angell Support Specialist Alice Prokott Visit our website: www.slprec.org
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Register for the following classes through Spring Lake Park Recreation Department 763-792-7201. Check out more class offerings at www.slprec.org. GENEALOGY CLASSES Classes are taught by Cathi Weber who has been researching her family for over 30 years and started North Star Genealogy to help others with their research and to teach classes. She is President of the Anoka county Genealogical Society and received the North Star Award in 2010 from the MN Genealogical Society. BEGINNING GENEALOGY This class will get you started in Genealogy research in order to discover your family's personal history. Class will cover basic forms, computer software options, what types of information to look for and where you can find it. Register by 1/22/13. WHEN: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM WHERE: Spring Lake Park City Hall - Conference Room FEE: $20/person Code #SLP13-A26 INTERMEDIATE GENEALOGY Now that you know the basics and are avidly pursuing more information about your family history, you're ready for the next step. Taking this next step — putting the pieces together and looking for clues to other records and where to find these records will help you begin pulling it all together. Register by 1/30/13. WHEN: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM WHERE: Spring Lake Park City Hall - Conference Room FEE: $20/person Code #SLP13-A27
APPRAISE YOUR ANTIQUES Learn the basics of appraising your own antiques, jewelry, coins, and collectibles either for resale or insurance purposes. Get tips on the best places to sell. Bring a small item (no larger than a shoe box) to the first class (no furniture please); research its value; and share what you have learned at the second class. Instructor David Schlueter is a certified appraiser. WHEN: Wednesdays, Feb 20 & 27 (2 sessions) TIME: 6:30-9 PM WHERE: Spring Lake Park City Hall FEE: $26/person Code #SLP13-A25 QUILLING FOR BEGINNERS Discover the fun and easy art of paper curling used to create beautiful creations perfect for card making and scrapbooking. In this beginner class, you will use acid-free quilling paper to make sturdy yet delicate looking flowers and butterflies. Students will learn basic quilling along with the “alternate side loop” technique. Fee includes kit consisting of slotted tool, circle sizer ruler, paper strips and instructions. WHEN: Saturday, March 9 TIME: 9:30 AM – noon WHERE: Spring Lake Park City Hall FEE: $16/person Code #SLP13-A33 INTERESTED IN COMPUTER CLASSES? call the Spring Lake Park Community Education Department at 763-786-1338 or visit them online at ww.springlakeparkschools.org/ce
MN SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES Spring Lake Park Recreation is proud to be offering Defensive Driving Classes through the Minnesota Safety Council and taught by the retired Chief of the State Highway Patrol, Anne Beers. You will be very pleased with the quality and great learning experience of these classes. Classes are held at SLP City Hall, 1301 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park. Please include your driver’s license number when registering. Limit 35. Pre-registration required. Classes fill quickly and pre-registration with payment is required. 8 hour Courses - $21.00/person - This course is required for all adults 55 and over who wish to receive a minimum discount of 10 percent on their automobile insurance. Once you have completed the eight hour course, you must take a 4 hour refresher course every 3 years to maintain your discount. Sessions: Mon. & Wed., Feb. 11 & 13; 6-10 PM Code#SLP13-A55 Mon. & Wed., Apr 29 & May 1; 6-10 PM #Code#SLP13-A56
4 hour Refresher Courses - $19.00/person - Every three years, you are required to take the 4 hour refresher course in order to maintain your discounted automobile insurance. Sessions: Wednesday, Jan. 23; 9 AM-1 PM Code#SLP13-A57 Tuesday, Mar 5; 9 AM-1 PM Code#SLP13-A58 Wednesday, May 8; 9 AM-1 PM Code#SLP13-A59
All the extended tours and outings offered by Spring Lake Park Recreation Department are solely planned and escorted by experienced SLP Recreation Dept. staff. We do not use an outside tour company when planning these activities. Pick up is at Spring Lake Park City Hall, 1301 81st Avenue NE only. One-day Outing Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not guaranteed after the registration deadline and absolutely no refunds for outings 72 hours prior to event unless there is a waiting list. Please contact the Recreation Dept. at 763-792-7201 if you need further information. A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Wednesday, December 19, 2012
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT-The Musical Sunday, January 13, 2013
Enjoy a delicious lunch with your choice of entrée in the Inglenook Dining Room. You’ll have excellent seats in the Fireside Theater to enjoy the play. Christmas at Chanhassen this year includes a sparkling new, holiday musical revue with A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PAGEANT. It’s complete with a homespun story about five townspeople who have written the annual Christmas pageant. This year they’ve lost their usual space at Our Lady of the Hooves Lutheran Church due to a Norwegian lefse contest. But the big dinner theatre in town has opened its doors to host the pageant. It’s complete with humor, charm and a treasure chest of holiday tunes and carols to delight: A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PAGEANT promises to be jolly good fun and will put audiences into the spirit of the season! Make sure to let us know about any accessibility issues upon registration. Register by 11/18/12.
This spectacular show tells the story of three best friends on the wildest road trip ever. With over 500 dazzling costumes and a hit parade of dance-floor favorites including “It’s Raining Men” and “I Will Survive," PRISCILLA promises the two happiest hours on Broadway! Plus, it's got a great story about standing up for your friends and being true to yourself. So get a group together... glam it up... and ENJOY THE RIDE! Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call the Recreation Dept. for more information. Deadline for purchasing tickets is 12/12/12. Call-ins are not accepted. TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS EVENT.
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Wednesday, Dec 19 10:30 AM-4:30 PM $59/person (includes lunch, play, coach transportation & SLP escort) #SLP12-CHRISTMAS
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Sunday, January 13 Curtain is at 1 PM $80/ticket (Main Floor Center); $75/ticket (Main Floor Left or Right close to aisle) – seating chart available #SLP12-PRISCILLA
TORNADO ALLEY AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM & MN-DOT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER Tuesday, February 19, 2013 The Science Museum of Minnesota is our first destination today. As we arrive for this event, enjoy a complimentary pastry and small coffee at the lobby coffee shop. You're free to roam about the exhibits before attending the Omni Theater presentation of "Tornado Alley" at 11 a.m. In Tornado Alley, you'll join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX2, an ambitious project that seeks to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on a heart-pounding science adventure through the "severe weather capital of the world". After the movie, you'll have plenty of time to revisit the regular exhibits and enjoy lunch on your own in the cafeteria. This afternoon we're off to MnDOT's Regional Transportation Management Center which houses the Freeway Operations Unit, Travel Information, Traffic Management, State Patrol and MnDOT Maintenance. You'll have a tour of this amazing facility and learn all about the cooperative operations of all these units under one roof. You're sure to find this very interesting and enlightening. Casual walking. Please register by 2/8/2013. WHEN: TIME: FEE: CODE:
Tuesday, February 19 9:15 AM-3:30 PM $35/person (includes admissions, coach transportation & SLP escort) #SLP13-O1
MAHALIA the Musical at Old Log Theater Thursday, February 28, 2013
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MAHALIA, the musical based on the life and career of legendary gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, returns to the Old Log Theater where it premiered and played to full houses and standing ovations 19 years ago. Since then it has had a very successful national tour to over 50 cities. This moving, humorous musical traces the life and career of the world’s best-loved gospel singer. The granddaughter of plantation slaves, Mahalia Jackson was a humble woman whose expressive full-throated voice took her from her birth in a three-room shanty, to appearances before presidents and royalty. The joy and inspiration of her heartfelt song provided the musical counterpoint to the urgency of Martin Luther King’s message and the entire civil rights movement. Before the play, enjoy a delicious lunch with your choice of entrée: Chicken Divan with spinach, mushroom and ham in a cream sauce, smoked Windsor pork chop, walleye pike almandine, beef stroganoff or vegetarian lasagna. Please indicate your choice when registering. Please register by 2/18/13. WHEN: TIME: FEE: CODE:
Thursday, February 28 11 AM-4:45 PM $48/person (includes lunch, play, coach transportation & SLP escort) #SLP13-O2
OTHER DESERT CITIES at the Guthrie Theater Wednesday, March 6, 2013 We start our day off with an included lunch at a Kieren's Pub in Minneapolis. Then we're off to the beautiful Guthrie Theater where you'll enjoy center section seats in the McGuire Proscenium Stage. The production of "Other Desert Cities" is the Winner of the 2012 Drama League Award and a Tony Award nominee for Best Play. Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs to celebrate Christmas with her parents, brother and aunt. But when she announces she’s going to publish a memoir, a crucial event in the family’s history is brought to light, a chapter they don’t want reopened. Featuring Guthrie favorite Sally Wingert, Other Desert Cities charges the family dynamic with banter that dazzles and decimates, making it one of the most satisfying grown-up plays of the decade. You can expect some frank language. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have when registering. Registration deadline 2/6/2013. WHEN: TIME: FEE: CODE:
Wednesday, March 6 10:45 AM-4:00 PM $69/person (includes lunch, performance, coach transportation & SLP escort) #SLP13-O3
INNS OF THE VALLEY CHOCOLATE MARCH Thursday, March 14, 2013 Beautifully decorated historic inns and deliciously decadent chocolate delights are ahead of us today! Our motorcoach whisks us off to the St. Croix River Valley where we'll tour our first beautiful inn and enjoy a gourmet selection of their signature chocolate desserts. Next our lunch will be at the historic Afton House followed by a tour. Your entrée for lunch is chicken chardonnay served with all the accompaniments. After lunch we visit another beautiful Inn and sample more yummy chocolate before heading home. Register by 3/1/13. WHEN: TIME: WHERE:
Thursday, March 14 9 AM - 3:45 PM Departs SLP City Hall
$58/person (includes tours, chocolate desserts, lunch, coach transportation and SLP escort) #SLP13-O4
CELEBRATE SPRING! Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Our spring morning begins with a tour of Bachman’s Garden Center on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. Go behind the scenes at this flagship store located on the original Bachman’s family farm. This Floral, Home and Garden Center has over 200,000 square feet of retail space featuring fresh flowers, gifts and home décor, green and blooming plants and so much more. On the tour you’ll see the design areas where their talented designers create bouquets, centerpieces and baskets for delivery in their signature purple trucks. Then, after time to shop, we’re off to an included lunch at Lord Fletcher’s on Lake Minnetonka. Enjoy a delicious lunch with a lovely view of the lake. After lunch we head to downtown Minneapolis where you’ll have plenty of time to stroll through the Macy’s and Bachman’s Spring Flower Show located in the 8th floor auditorium of the downtown Minneapolis Macy’s. The annual themed display weaves blooms, landscape, design and architecture together to create a giant, whimsical art extravaganza. Casual walking with some stairs. Please register by 3/19/13 WHEN: TIME: WHERE: FEE: CODE:
Tuesday, Apr 2 9:15 AM- 3:30 PM Departs SLP City Hall $40/person (includes Bachman’s tour, lunch, Flower Show, coach transportation, SLP escort) #SLP1A3-O5
FLASHDANCE at The Orpheum Theatre Sunday, April 7, 2013 It all started with a dream. To be bigger. To burn brighter. To dance harder. Come and live the dream all over again. FLASHDANCE - The Musical features a score that includes smash hits from the film including the Academy Award-winning title track Flashdance - What a Feeling, Maniac, Gloria, and I Love Rock & Roll, along with 10 original songs. Experience the magic all over again. Register by 3/1/13. WHEN: TIME: FEE: CODE:
Sunday, April 7, 2013 5:30 - 9:30 PM $93/person (includes excellent seats, coach transportation and SLP escort) #SLP13-O6
CASH - "RING OF FIRE" at Plymouth Playhouse Wednesday, April 10, 2013 The Plymouth Playhouse presents the Jukebox Musical based on the music of Johnny Cash. Through words and music, "Ring of Fire" honors and brings to life a remarkable musical legend — Johnny Cash. Full of love and emotion, humor and empathy, Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, pays tribute to the legendary Man in Black with dance, comedy, stories, tragedy and love. We have excellent seats reserved for this play! Before the music begins, enjoy a delicious chicken buffet dinner catered by Green Mill. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have when registering. Registration deadline 3/20/13. WHEN: TIME: FEE: CODE:
Wednesday, April 10 10:45 AM-4:00 PM $53/person (includes lunch, performance, coach transportation & SLP escort) #SLP13-O7
Chanhassen Dinner Theater presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR COAT Wednesday, May 29, 2013
THIS SIDE OF PARADISE at the History Theatre Thursday, May 9, 2013 St. Paul's original "IT" couple, F. Scott Fitzgerald and his muse Zelda , were glittering emblems of the Jazz Age, living a life filled with parties, fashion, and tabloid headlines. This new jazz musical, which premiered Off-Broadway, tells the tale of these storied lovers, capturing both the joy of their romance and their struggles for artistic identity and fame. From the world of literature to the glamour of Hollywood, the lives of Zelda and Scott reflected the era during which they lived: highs and lows, boom and bust, a thrilling rise and a devastating crash. After the play enjoy a wonderful lunch at the Cherokee Sirloin Room in West St. Paul. Please choose your entrée when registering: 8 oz. Sirloin, broiled walleye, BBQ pork ribs, or chicken breast. Register by 4/1/13. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have when registering. WHEN: TIME: FEE: CODE:
Thursday, May 9, 2013 9 AM - 2:15 PM $54/person (includes musical, lunch, coach transportation and SLP escort) #SLP13-O8
A TOUCH OF COUNTRY CLASS — GIRLS DAY OUT! Saturday, May 18, 2013
We have excellent seats in Chanhassen's main theater for this wonderful production. Before the performance you'll enjoy a delicious lunch with your choice of entrée. Then sit back and be amazed by JOSEPH, a secular version of the powerful and beloved historical story of Joseph, favorite son of Jacob, who is given a splendid coat of many colors. His jealous brothers throw him in a pit, sell him to slave traders bound for Egypt, and trick Jacob into believing Joseph has been killed by wild animals. Through a series of ordained circumstances including his uncanny gift to interpret dreams, Joseph is eventually brought into the house of the great Pharoah, where he is elevated to ruler status. Through his dreams, Joseph leads the people of Egypt into a food store-housing plan to see them through a long and terrible famine, which eventually brings Joseph and his brothers face-to-face after a 25-year separation. Register by 5/3/13. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have when registering. WHEN: TIME: FEE: CODE:
We're off to Waseca this morning to the Touch of Country Class Farm Boutique! Before we get to the farm, we'll make a stop at Russell Stover's Outlet Store in Owatonna. Always a great place to visit — filled with wonderful deals. Remember to look for the boxes of "Bloopers" — always the best deal in town! At the farm you'll have plenty of time to wander through the three story barn filled from top to bottom with creative, unique crafts. There are four specialized outbuildings brimming with everything from garden accessories to antiques to food specialties and more! Our deluxe motorcoach will hold all of our purchases under the bus in the huge double bays … even furniture! Then it's from the country back to the city where you'll enjoy a wonderful included lunch at Buca di Beppo Restaurant in Burnsville. After lunch we're heading to downtown Minneapolis for a stop at the Midtown Global Market where you'll find a huge variety of unique merchandise, specialty foods and baked goods, and possibly some fun entertainment. We'll have some fun along the way on the bus too! All in all a great day to enjoy your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, moms and grandmothers. Register by 5/12/13. WHEN: TIME: FEE: CODE:
Saturday, May 18, 2013 8 AM - 5 PM $49/person (includes all activities, lunch, coach transportation, SLP escort) #SLP13-O9
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM $69/person (includes play, lunch, coach transportation and SLP escort) #SLP13-O10
WISCONSIN BACKROADS ADVENTURE Wednesday, June 26, 2013 We're off on an early morning adventure heading for Wisconsin! You'll enjoy your ride in our comfy coach — we'll have some delicious morning treats, have time to visit, play a game, and listen to music. Once we've reached our destination in Trempealeau County, we'll be joined by a local guide who will be with us throughout the day. Although we've been to Trempealeau before, there are still new and interesting places to visit and that is our goal today. Throughout the tour, you'll learn about the history, geography, culture and commerce of this area. We'll enjoy wonderful food and several opportunities to shop. This tour will be filled with variety — farming, artisans, critters, culture, shopping and more! Bidding farewell to our local guide, we'll head over to Fall Creek for a stop at Weaver's Bulk Food Store — an absolute must when we're in the area. Please register by 6/15/13. WHEN: TIME: FEE: CODE:
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. $61/person (includes all activities, snacks, lunch, local guide, coach transportation, SLP escort) #SLP13-BACKROADS
Spring Lake Park Recreation Department and Spring Lake Park Lions Club invite you to the Spring Lake Park High School
SPRING MUSICAL – DINNER AND SHOW Thursday, April 18, 2013 Enjoy a delicious chicken dinner in the Multi-purpose Room at SLP High School before attending the Spring Musical presented by the talented SLP High School students. Pre-registration is required with Spring Lake Park Recreation Dept. Registration deadline is 4/5/13. Code #SLP13-014 Held at Spring Lake Park High School 5:30 p.m. – Dinner 7:00 p.m. – Play $15/person (includes play and chicken dinner) Transportation is NOT provided. Call 763-792-7201 for more information
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Celebration Belle Riverboat Dinner Cruise John Deere Combine Factory Tour John Deere Pavilion and John Deere Commons Mississippi River Distillery Tour and sampling Mississippi River Visitor's Center John Deere Des Moines Works Factory Tour John Deere Tractor Factory Tour Luggage handling for 1 bag Travel Insurance Included through Travel Insured International Deluxe motorcoach transportation Professional SLP Tour Manager 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
$479.00/person (double occupancy) $649.00/person (single occupancy) *$449.00/person (triple occupancy) *Please expect 2 double beds with rollaway bed available upon request at additional cost. $100 deposit is due with registration. Final payment due March 10, 2013.
John Deere farm equipment is known and used all over the world. Come watch how these BIG GREEN MACHINES are made right here in the good old USA! These well organized tours of their immaculate factories will certainly impress you and the tours are enjoyable for men and women alike. In addition to touring the factories, you'll enjoy a wonderful cruise on the Mighty Mississippi aboard the Celebration Belle Riverboat with a great meal and entertainment. We'll also visit the Mississippi River Distillery and have a few samples of their products. We'll stay at the Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel located less than a block from the Rhythm City Casino. This tour has something for everyone!
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6 Great Branson Shows — • Daniel O'Donnell • SIX • Twelve Irish Tenors • Acrobats of China • Brett Family • Rankin Brothers Branson Festival of Lights Three nights at the new Holiday Inn Express Green Mountain Drive Drury Inn & Suites - Overland Park, KS Hampton Inn - Liberty MO Six great Branson Shows Stonehill Winery Tasting Grand Village and Downtown Branson Shopping 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners Baggage handling for 1 bag Travel insurance through Travel Insured International Deluxe Coach transportation Professional Spring Lake Park Tour Manager COST: $829/person double $1,093/person single $775/person triple
$100 deposit due with registration. Final payment due 10/11/13
Experience the magnificent Christmas season in Branson! With a wide variety of talented performances, you'll enjoy beautiful holiday shows, amazing comedic talents, fabulous dancing and so much more. During our time in Branson we'll stay at the new Holiday Inn Express. While in Branson, you'll have time to do a little Christmas shopping at the Grand Village and Downtown Branson. Will take a drive through the sparkling Branson Festival of Lights filled with thousands and thousands of twinkling lights and creative displays. This is a great way to celebrate the Christmas season.
For a complete brochure visit www.slprec.org or call 763-792-7232
SPRING LAKE PARK RECREATION DEPT. 1301 81st Avenue NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: The Spring Lake Park Recreation Department accepts registration by mail or in person at the Recreation Office, 1301 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432. Registrations may be dropped off during regular business hours or placed in the night depository located on the left hand side of the inside double doors. All registrations must be accompanied by cash or check. Unfortunately we don't accept credit or debit cards at this time. Please include a completed registration form along with your payment.
SPRING LAKE PARK RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION FORM To register, please complete the form below and send it along with your check. NAME (S)_____________________________________________________ PHONE __________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________ CITY ___________________ ZIP _________ EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________ ACTIVITY _______________________
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