Fall E-Program Guide.pdf

Fall/Winter

SPECIAL SELECTIONS Trick or Treat Trail Crete Country Christmas Chamber of Commerce Winter Break Camp Crete Park Pals Breakfast with the Grinch - Pg 10 Park Pal is a 501c3 Foundation

Acorn Fest September 16 - 17 708.672.6969

Registration & Policies

First Time Registration When registering for the first time, residents will need to come into our Administrative Office to provide proof of residency by showing proper documentation. This includes the following: Driver's License or State ID Most recent gas, electric and/or water bill

In Person Registration

All in person registration can be taken at our Administrative Office.

Online Registration

Online registration is available for everyone on our website cretepark.com.

Set Up an Online Account Returning registrants and non-resident, just give us a call at 708.672.6969 and we can set an online account over the phone.

To secure the residential discount, first time registration needs to be done in person

Resident Map

Cancellations and Refunds Park District reserves the right to cancel, or reschedule programs or classes. If rescheduling the class is due to CDC guidelines, participants will be rescheduled or receive a credit. If the class is canceled and not rescheduled due to other reasons, a full refund will be given. Other refund requests will be reviewed individually and must be requested at least one week prior to the start of class.

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Commissioners & Staff Mission Statement The mission of the Crete Park District is to enrich the lives of individuals and families in the community through the provision of services, facilities, and programs which improve the quality of life for the residents of Crete and surrounding areas.

Laura Stawicki President

Renee' Chavez Executive Director

Mike Smith Vice President

Carrie Sharma Treasurer

Jen Smith Secretary

Linda Johnson Commissioner

Andy Biesterfeld Superintendent

Janel Geary Superintendent

Steve Smith Supervisor

Jeremy Foster Supervisor

Team Members Kristy Aronowitz Dylan Boley Vinny Cantu Jordan Desiderio Patty Foster Mary Harnett Clark Kelley

Jacob Metzner Shareen Smith Charles Newton Patty Wiater Ryan Peick Janis Wieczorek James Radtke Andrew Risser Meredith Schulmister Lila Smith

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Contents

n o i t i d E t s Fir E-PROGRAM GUIDE September 2022

Welcome to our first edition of the E-Program Guide. Crete Park District is transitioning from three seasonal brochures to one annual print Our Facilities copy that will give an overview of the services and facilities that Crete Administration Office Park District offers to the community. It will have electronic links where 737 W Exchange Street our guest can get current up to date information. Our seasonal GUEST SERVICE brochures will be electronic brochures. Here are our top five reasons HOURS for taking our three seasonal brochures to E- Program guides.

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Conservation

Seasonal brochures were 36 printed pages and 8,000 copies per season.

Efficiency

Users will be able to direct link from our E-Program Guide to the registration page on our web site.

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Economics

Increased efficiency in production and distribution.

Cohesive

Monday

9 am - 7:30 pm

Tuesday

9 am - 5 pm

Wednesday

9 am - 7:30 pm

Thursday

9 am - 5 pm

Friday

9 am - 5 pm

Ability to make our web page, Willard Wood Park Center (WWPC) newsletter and E-program guide all cohesive looks for 515 First Street the Crete Park District.

Entertaining

Ability to add videos, graphics and as we learn more, interactive games.

How to use the E-program Guide: Hover over underlines or images and if the hand appears, it is a direct link. Use the arrow keys to turn pages and open new adventures.

OPEN FOR PROGRAMS

Crete Park On Main (CPOM) 1374 Main Street

OPEN FOR PROGRAMS Heritage Park Sports Complex 1550 S Sangamon Street

Stay up to date!

Click the links below to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and subscribe to our Email Newsletters!

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Community Info Crete Bulldogs Youth Football www.cretebulldogs.com Crete Area Youth Baseball Softball Ply2win25@aol.com 708.672.6101

Lions Recycling Center 708.672.4575 Crete Area Chamber of Commerce Crete Country Christmas

Village of Crete 708.672.5431 villageofcrete.org Crete Public Library 708.672.8017 info@cretelibrary.org cretelibrary.org Crete-Monee School District 708.367.8300 cm201u.org

Crete Township Office 708.672.8279 cretetownship.com Will County Senior Services 815.723.9713 willcountyseniors.org

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n F r e o s c t A September 16 & 17 Crete Park 515 First Street, Crete Cornhole Tournament Sponsored By: Evil Horse Brewing

Beer Garden Provided By: Crete Lions Club Music Food Vendors Kids Area

Sponsored by: Crete Township

SPONSORED BY EVIL HORSE BREWING COMPANY SEPTEMBER 17 2pm $20 TEAM BUY IN CASH PRIZE Register at cretepark.com or call 708.672.6969

Park-a-Palooza 2022

Thank you to our Vendors and Touch-a-Trucks for making our Park-a-Palooza a success this year!

Vendors

Bee Friends Apiary Class C Concessions Crete Masons Crete Lions Club Crete Creative Gallery Crete Church Char's Jewelry Crete Public Library Crete Park Pals Hoggish Kreations Kristy Wheeler Custom Designs Labor of Love Crochet Local Plumbing

LipCo Beauty Organics Matteson Orthodontics Old Plank Trail Community Bank Pink Zebra Positively Speaking Polaris Martial Arts Paintings by Ro Trinity Lutheran Church

Touch-a-Trucks Crete Fire Department Crete Police Department Gallagher Asphalt Windy City Ghost Busters Crete Park District Maintenance

Heritage Park Sports Complex

Fitness Court

Today, we find ourselves in the midst of an important and unprecedented challenge brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Despite the unknown road ahead, the crisis has made it clear that parks, public spaces, and wellness practices are as important now as they have ever been in our history.

With that being said, we are pleased to share that Crete Park District has just been selected as one of a few statewide partners to participate in the 2023 National Fitness Campaign grant program and bring free, world class-fitness to Crete with an outdoor Fitness Court.

The Fitness Court® is a state-of-the-art, digitally connected platform for adults of all ages and abilities to develop healthy habits and maintain long-term wellness. Red Bull ranked The Fitness Court® one of the best gyms in the world, and now one is coming to Crete!

It takes a community, which is why we've created different level sponsorship opportunities to make this Fitness Court possible. With your help, we can provide free outdoor fitness within a 10 minute bike ride radius to our residents.

For more information on our Fitness Court Sponsorship Opportunities, or for details on all of our sponsorship opportunities, email Jordan at jdesiderio@cretepark.com.

Jordan

Marketing Supervisor

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Ballet

Crete Park On Main

Youth 3 Year Old

3-4

Saturday

10 am

9/10- 1/7/23

$118 NR $103 Res

4-5 Year Old

4-5

Saturday

10:45 am

9/10- 1/7/23

$118 NR $103 Res

5-9

Saturday

11:30 am

9/10 - 1/7/23

$213 NR $185 Res

Lower 5 - 11 Intermediate

Saturday

12:45 pm

9/10 - 1/7/23

$213 NR $185 Res

Upper Intermediate 5 - 11

Thursday

5:30 pm

9/15 - 1/5/23

$213 NR $185 Res

Youth Beginner

r e t n Wi ce n a D

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Ballet

Crete Park On Main

Adult

Ballet

7 pm Ballet 18 +

Monday

Point

9/12 - 1/2/23

$203 NR $185 Res $118 NR $103 Res

8:05 Beginners

Studio 4 pm

9/12 - 1/5/23

$568 NR $494 Res

Monday Wednesday

5:30 pm

9/12 - 1/4/23

$568 NR $494 Res

Tuesday Wednesday Friday

4 pm

9/13 - 1/6/23

$852 NR $741 Res

9/13 - 1/6/23

$852 NR $741 Res

Studio 1A

5 - 14

Monday Thursday

Studio 1B

5 - 14

Studio 2

5 - 14

Studio 3

5 - 18

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Tuesday Thursday Friday

5:30 pm 6:45 pm 4:00 pm

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Trick or Treat Trail

October 29

Heritage Park - 1550 S Sangamon

Fees before October 25 Complimentary to Crete Residents Non Residents: $3 Click on your interested time frame to register!

12:00-12:30

12:30-1:00

1:00-1:30

1:30-2:00

2:00-2:30

2:30-3:00

snoopy

THANKSGIVING party

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WILLARD WOOD PARK CENTER WATCH C THANKSGIVING ENJOY A RE-CR MOST UNUSUAL

NOV 2022

10 AM - 11:30 AM

HARLIE BROWN ON THE BIG SCREEN, EATION OF SNOOPY'S THANKSGIVING MEAL.

Breakfast with the Grinch December 3 Scrambled Eggs Fruit Biscuits and Gravy Coffee Donuts/Muffins Juice

Bring your camera! The Grinch will be available for pictures!

11 & under 9:30 am

10:00 am

10:30 am

12 & up 9:30 am

10:00 am

Crete Park Pals

10:30 am

Memorial Lights Ceremony Join us for our Annual Memorial Lights Ceremony to honor the memory of passed loved ones during the holiday season.

Lights can be purchased in memory of a loved one for $4 at our Administrative Office. Each name will be read at the ceremony, just before the tree lighting.

Ceremony will be held at our Willard Wood Park Center on December 1 at 6 pm

Letters From Santa

For over 25 years, Santa Clause and Crete Park District have come together to make your child's Christmas a special one.

Naughty or Nice, put your child or loved one on our very special mailing list and watch their face glisten while they read their personalized letter from Santa on Christmas morning!

For just $5 per child, this magical tradition is sure to bring joy and happy memories!

Day & Time

Lil Learners Program

Little Elves in Training Growing Together

Location

Age

Day

Time

WWPC

3-5

Thursday

4:15 pm

12/15

$29 NR $20 Res

5:30 pm

10/4 - 10/25 11/1 - 11/22 11/29 - 12/20

$46 NR $35 Res

9:30 am

10/27 - 12/8

5 pm

10/27- 12/8

WWPC

1-3

Tuesday

Dates

Fee

Lil Learners Spanish

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Preschool PE

WWPC

3-5

Wednesday

Noon

11/2 - 12/21

$39 NR $30 Res

Preschool Prep

WWPC

2-3

Tuesday and Thursday

9 - 11 am

11/1 - 12/22

$219 NR $168 Res

Crete Park District

3-6

Thursday

$128 NR $99 Res

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Preschool

There are spots still available for the 22-23 school year! Give us a call at 708.672.6969 for details

Information for the 23-24 preschool year will be available in February 2023!

FALL SCAVENGER QUEST! OCTOBER 1

Youth Programs Program

Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar I Speak Italian I Speak French

Location

Age

Day

Dates

Time

Fee

4:30 pm Beginner

WWPC

5+

Tuesday

5:30 pm Intermediate 9/13 - 11/22 $188 NR $145 Res 6:30 pm Advanced 4:30 pm Beginner

WWPC

5+

Monday

5:30 pm Intermediate 6:30 pm Advanced

9/12 11/21

$188 NR $145 Res

Zoom

7-11

Wednesday

5 pm

10/26 -12/7

$128 NR $99 Res

Zoom

7-11

Monday

5 pm

11/7 -12/12

$128 NR $99 Res

I Speak Spanish

Zoom

7-11

Thursday

10:30 am

10/27 -12/8

6:15 pm

10/27 -12/8

Guys Night Out

WWPC

6 - 10

5:00 pm

10/7

Horseback Riding

Mokena

7+

Wado Ki Karate

WWPC

6+

Tuesday

7:15 - 8:00 pm

Lil Elves Bakery

WWPC

6-12

Tuesday

4:15 pm

7 - 18

Monday Thursday

10:00 am 3:00 pm

Winter Mokena Horse Camp

Crete Park District

Friday

Call 708.479.3696

Lesson Package

$128 NR $99 Res

$21 NR $16 Res $279 NR $215 Res

10/25 12/13

$65 NR $50 Res

12/13

$29 NR $22 Res

1/2/23 - 1/5/23

$500 NR $385 Res

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High School

Study Time

& Mentoring

Mondays and Tuesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Crete Park District Administrative Center 737 W Exchange St.

Days off School Oct 10, Nov 11, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23

Arts, Crafts & Play Fall is nothing but fun at the Crete Park District! Join us for our out of school fun days. We have activities planned that will keep you moving all day long. Participants should bring a sack lunch and dress for the weather. For students in kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Registration deadline one week in advance.

School Holidays When school is out we are all about adventurist play. Drop off as early as 8 am and pick up by 6 pm.

WINTER BREAK CAMP Let's have fun in snowy winter

Drop In $52/$ 40

Snow Games, Indoor Snowball Fights, Arts & Crafts, Movie, and Tons Of Fun DEC -JAN

23 - 6

Crete Park

515 First Street Crete IL

FOR MORE INFORMATION

$351 $270 NON

RESIDENT

708.672.6969 www.cretepark.com

Day & Time

Teen Programs Program High School Spanish

Location

Age

Day

Time

Zoom

15 - 18

Tuesday

6:30 pm

Middle School Spanish

Zoom

12 - 14

Tuesday

7:15 pm

I Speak French

Zoom

7 - 11

Monday

5 pm

Turkey Bowl

Heritage

14 - 20

Saturday

10 am

High School Mentor/ Studying

737 W Exchange

Crete Park District

14 - 18

Monday & Tuesday

2:30 - 5:30 pm

Dates

Fee

9/13 - 10/18 10/25 - 12/06

$128 NR $99 Res

9/13 - 10/18 10/25 - 12/06

$128 NR $99 Res

9/12 - 10/24 11/7 -12/12

$128 NR $99 Res

11/26

$16 NR $12 Res

8/29 5/30/23

No Fee

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RENTAL PROCESS

BOOK HERE

737 W EXCHANGE Monday

9 am - 7:30 pm

Tuesday

9 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

9 am - 7:30 pm

Thursday

9 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

9 am - 5:00 pm

Crete Park District

Must be 21+ Valid Driver's License/I.D required Rental Reservations must be done in person at our Administrative Office Fee payment and contract signage is required at the time of reservation to save a date Security Hold replaces a deposit. The week of your event a hold is placed on a credit card as a deposit. It is released if all contract agreements are met.

Fundraisers and events that charge admission fees require additional approval and require a 60 day advance notice.

Residents of the Village of Crete receive a discount on rentals.

Party enhancers and serving alcohol are an extra fee and require an insurance certificate through eventhelper.com No Alcohol allowed at outdoor events

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Easterday Hall Rentals 515 First St. Crete, Il 60417

Easterday Hall Hours Fridays 5 pm - 10 pm Saturdays 11 am - 4 pm 5 pm - 10 pm Sundays 11 am - 4 pm 5 pm - 10 pm

Easterday Hall Amenities Capacity is 100 people Air conditioned + ceiling fan Full Kitchen Microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, coffee maker 10 round tables - 66" diameter 4 rectangle tables - 6' long 2 rectangle tables - 4' long 100 chairs High chairs available

Fee 5 hour block fee Nonresident: $562 Resident: $375 Security Hold: $250 Additional Hour Add-ons 10 - 11 am or 10 - 11 pm Nonresidents: $150 / hour Residents: $100 / hour Fireplace add-on $30 Alcohol Fee: $95

Alcohol Policy

All renters are responsible for obtaining their own alcohol insurance through our affiliate company eventhelper.com Clicking the link below will take you straight to the affiliate website and start the easy process.

Once you are finished and checked out, the liquor license will automatically be emailed to us.

Security Hold replaces a deposit. The week of your event a hold is placed on a credit card as a deposit. It is released if all contract agreements are met.

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Crete Park Shelter Rentals 515 First St. Crete, Il 60417

Shelter Hours Seasonal April - October

All Day Renal Friday - Sunday

April 1st - Labor Day 9 am - 8 pm

Labor Day - October 30 9 am - 7 pm

Shelter Amenities 2 shelters available North Shelter South Shelter

Both seat between 80-90 people Outlets available for use

Grills are allowed Indoor restrooms near shelters

Shelter Fees All day fees Nonresident: $150 Resident: $100

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Security Hold Nonresident: $200 Resident: $100

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Heritage Park Rentals and Rotunda Bundle 1550 S Sangamon St. Crete, IL 60417

Heritage Park Rental Hours Seasonal April - October

All Day Renal Friday - Sunday

Shelter & Rotunda Bundle Includes indoor building & large shelter Playground located right next to shelter Indoor capacity: 40 people Outdoor capacity: 80-90 people Alcohol not permitted

Large Shelter Only Option

April 1st - Labor Day 9 am - 8 pm

Labor Day - October 30 9 am - 7 pm

All day fees Grills are allowed Nonresident: $600 Indoor building includes Resident: $400 4 round tables (66" Security Hold: $250 diameter) 40 chairs Refrigerator, deep freezer, coffee maker, microwave

Security Hold All Day Fees Nonresident: $200 Nonresident: $300 Resident: $200 Resident: $100

Field Rentals with Shelter & Bundle Nonresident: $35 Resident: $25 For team sports field rentals and tournaments, give us a call at 708.672.6969

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Historic Bandstand & Conference Room

Historic Bandstand - 515 1st St. Crete, IL 60417 A walkway among great oak trees leads to this historic place where memories have been made for over a century Perfect spot for wedding ceremonies

Fees Friday-Sunday only All day fees Resident: $50 Non-Resident $75

Conference Room - 737 W Exchange St. Crete, IL 60417 Professional conference room that seats six, available for business meetings.

Crete Park District

Non Resident $35 per hour Resident $25 per hour

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Fitness Classes Tai Chi Tues 9-10 am or Wed 4-5 pm Tai Chi is an ancient form of gentle exercise which increases coordination, strength and endurance at your own pace.

Yoga Wednesdays 7-8 pm Join us as we practice Yoga poses to bring yourself to a sense of relaxation and release tension from the mind and body.

Group Tues/Thurs 5:30 - 6:30 pm Personal Join this group personal training class to help training guide you on your fitness journey. Get your customized fitness routine built uniquely for your body and lifestyle.

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Adult Programs CPR with AED

Saturday, October 8 9:00 - 11:00 am Willard Wood Park Center

Saturday, October 8 or Bank Saturday, December 17 Fraud 10:00 - 11:00 am Prevention

Stay informed with Crete Park District!

$91 NR $70 Res

$6.50 NR $ 5 Res

Administrative Center

Learn more Tuesday, October 18 or Tuesday, November 15 about 10:00 am Medicare Willard Wood Park Center

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No Charge

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SELF DEFENSE CLINIC November 7 7:30 - 9 pm Learn techniques of self defense & leave the class with better awareness, strength and confidence.

15+ Nonresident: $13 Register Resident: $10 Willard Wood Park Center

Now!

Adult Language Classes 9/13 - 10/18

Adult Spanish

Zoom

Tuesday

Adult Spanish

Zoom

Wednesday

Adult French

Zoom

Adult Italian

Zoom

10 am

10/25 -12/6 9/14 - 10/19

6 pm

10/26 -12/7 9/12 - 10/24

Monday

Wednesday

7:15 pm 11/7 -12/12 9/14 - 10/19 7:15 pm

10/26 -12/7

$128 NR $99 Res

$128 NR $99 Res

$128 NR $99 Res

$128 NR $99 Res

Mission Statement The Crete Park Pals Foundation is a non-for-profit foundation organized to foster, encourage, and promote the mission statement of the Crete Park District by providing both financial and volunteer assistance for the support of its functions and programs, as well as dedication to the overall well-being of the residents they serve.

Meeting Schedule The Crete Park Pals Foundation meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:15pm. There are no meetings held in February, April, October, or December. Meetings are held at the Park Administration Building at 737 W. Exchange Street.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our organization, please attend one of our meetings or contact us at creteparkpals@gmail.com. There is no membership fee to join this organization.

Crete Park Pals Board

Kerry Morgan

Carrie Sharma

Mike Stawicki

PARK DISTRICT EMPOWERMENT MOVEMENT IS THE ESSENCE OF LIFE

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PROGRAMS TO KEEP YOU MOVING Indoor Walking Club Line Dancing Beginners Line Dancing Intermediate Ladies Night Out Yoga Tai Chi Chuan Restorative Yoga

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CHICAGO HELICOPTER TOUR This holiday season, enjoy breath taking views above Chicago!

Email jfoster@cretepark.com for Dates and Trip Request Resident $286 per Passenger Non Resident $371 per Passenger

Thank You To Our

Sponsors!

Arnold's Tree Service, INC AT Business Aurelio's Pizza Component Tool Crete Park of Commerce Crete Park Pals Foundation Crete Public Library District Crete Township Heritage Landscaping Matteson Orthodontics McNally Landscaping Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Taco Bell Village of Crete Walt's Food Center

Your generous contributions Looking To Sponsor?

Help make our events and programs a win, win, win!

To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, contact Jordan Desiderio, Marketing Supervisor, at jdesiderio@cretepark.com