Park & Recreation Fall 2014

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OWATONNA PARKS AND RECREATION 2014 FALL BROCHURE 540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, MN 55060 Office Phone: 507-444-4321 Website: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation Office Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm James “Corky” Ebeling Director of Parks, Recreation & Government Buildings 507-774-7361 Corky.Ebeling@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Rick Smith Park Director 507-774-7086 Rick.Smith@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Tim Truelson Assistant Recreation Director, Programs 507-774-7362 Tim.Truelson@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Nikki Callahan Administrative Assistant 507-774-7366 Nikki.Callahan@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Eric Anderson Assistant Recreation Director, Facilities 507-774-7102 Eric.Anderson@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Mary Jo Knudson Administrative Assistant/Recreation 507-774-7364 MaryJo.Knudson@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Wendy Reller Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator 507-774-7360 Wendy.Reller@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Courtney Rosenau Office Assistant 507-774-7367 Courtney.Rosenau@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Sara Shea Brooktree Clubhouse Manager 507-444-2467 Sara.Shea@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Jessica Abrahams Office Assistant 507-774-7365 Jessica.Abrahams@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Parks and Recreation Contact Information: Office & Information Line 507-444-4321 Fax 507-444-4299 Facebook: Owatonna Parks and Recreation Email Address: parkrec@ci.owatonna.mn.us Tennis & Fitness Center 507-444-4290 SeniorPlace 507-444-4280 Brooktree Clubhouse 507-444-2467 River Springs Water Park 507-774-7370 Park Maintenance: 507-774-7086

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Recreation Supervisor 507-774-7110 Bradley.Dushaw@ci.owatonna.mn.us

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TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014

Welcome to Owatonna Parks and Recreation Fall 2014

Greetings from the Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department! This brochure features general information, our fall programs, activities and park amenities.

Our department continues to update our website, www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/ parksrecreation, to make it more customer friendly; we strongly encourage our users to like us on Facebook too.

We have worked hard to also provide information through: school flyers, weekly columns in the Saturday edition of the People’s Press, weekly radio shows and community calendar items on KRFO & KOWZ, interviews on the “Owatonna Today Show”, announcements with the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and our own email blasts. If you would like to receive our e-mails, please send your e-mail address to parkrec@ci.owatonna.mn.us.

Be sure to check out all of our NEW offerings in this brochure. SeniorPlace is leading the NEW offerings with Wine Tasting Adventures, Art Classes, Backyard Blast, NFL Weekly Pick’em and Yoga to name a few!

What else is NEW? Lots! An off-leash Dog Park at Lake Chase, a patio/deck at Brooktree Golf Course, a Mountain Biking Trail in Kaplan’s Woods, a Clubhouse Playground at Manthey Park. Check out these new amenities, and while you’re at it, bring your camera! Snap a photo and enter our first annual photo contest!

We have had the Maximum Solutions registration program for a year now, and hope you find it easy to use for activity registration and membership purchases.

Customers can set-up their own individual or family account for registering online; the internet is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you don’t have to take a trip to the Parks & Recreation office!

Parks and Recreation is vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in a community. Recent studies from colleges and the National Recreation and Parks Association have suggested spending time with nature in our parks and gardens can improve individual satisfaction in life and make us less aggressive, anxious and stressed. So isn’t it time we placed access to nature alongside good health, feeling secure, satisfying employment and positive social relationships as key routes to happiness? Here’s my list of “The Top Ten Things to Do in Owatonna Parks & Recreation”. Remember that “Your Best Investment is your Parks and Recreation Department”!

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“The Top Ten Things To Do in your Parks and for Recreation” 10. Park Cruise There are 30 parks with over 700 acres of which over 350 are mowed, trimmed and mulched. If you’re thirsty you can stop at one of our 22 drinking fountains available and if you need a potty stop, there are 24 permanent restrooms and 22 portable restrooms open to the public.

Passport Program”. This popular program is included as an insert in this brochure.

8. Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum During a rainy day, visiting the museum located at 540 West Hills Circle would be an excellent choice. This unique museum is the only museum in Minnesota where the public can learn about the state orphanage era. A visit to this well maintained museum is educational and interesting, and will help you understand and appreciate the orphanage experience. Cottage 11 is also open for touring 1:00-4:00pm Tuesday through Sunday; and six audio stations can be found around the campus as well.

2. Hike, Bike, and Roll Whether you like to walk, jog, hike, run, bike, rollerblade or skateboard, there’s a trail out there for you! We have 8 miles of hard surfaced, handicapped accessible trails along with over 12 miles of wood chipped trails and nature walks. The hard surfaced trails are open year round, 24 hours a day for your enjoyment. Wood chipped trails are located throughout Kaplan’s Woods and Manthey Park. Nature walks are located off the Kaplan’s Woods Parkway Trail and at Leo Rudolph Nature Reserve. There is exercise equipment located along the trail between Morehouse Park and Lake Kohlmier, installed in 2009. All the trails offer viewing of a wide variety of wildlife including deer, turkey, beaver, fox, raccoon, pheasants and the more familiar squirrels, rabbits, ducks and geese. The North Straight River Trail runs from North Street to 26th Street and has a crushed rock surface. Along this trail you will also find a wood chipped trail loop. If you have not checked this trail out it’s a must see! NEW this summer, Mountain Biking Trails in Kaplan’s Woods! As you can see, many different types of trail opportunities are available to you no matter what your age or mode of transportation.

3. Take a Child to a Playground Playgrounds are the #1 spot for many children but don’t forget they are available for everyone to enjoy! From fully handicapped-accessible playgrounds to swings (40 different swings available) large enough for most adults, there are 11 different 9. Pet Work Out playground sites all offering their own variety of equipment. Although there is Whether on the road, on a trail, or just walking through the open spaces within a something for everyone at any age, the most enjoyable experience is to take a young park, there is plenty of space for both you and your pet. There are two rules when child to a playground. Young children must be supervised on the equipment as you taking your pet to the park; keep your pet on a leash and clean up after them. There play along with them; older children can be viewed from a bench that surrounds are 24 “pooper scooper” stations within the park system with the majority of them most playgrounds. Whatever the age, a camera is a must! NEW this summer, a Club located along the trails. We go through over 3000 scoopers a year! Please use them House playground and other amenities have been added to Manthey Park – check but don’t abuse them. And check out the NEW Off-Leash Dog Park now open at it out! This would be a great opportunity to snap a photo to enter into the photo Chase Lake!! contest!

7. Round of Golf The Brooktree Golf Course or the “muni” as remembered by some of the locals is open to the public until usually mid-November depending on the weather. If round ball golf is not your game, try Disc (Frisbee) Golf. The River Rock Disc Golf Course is located in Mineral Springs Park. Like Brooktree on Facebook for more information and specials. Make sure to check out all the NEW improvements at Brooktree, especially the deck and patio area attached to the clubhouse!

6. Pick-Up Game Whatever your game, there are many areas within the park system to enjoy your favorite game. Five basketball courts, 16 tennis courts, 4 Pickleball courts at Morehouse Park, 5 football fields (2 at Jr. High and 3 at Manthey), 8 sand volleyball courts, 13 soccer fields, 22 ball fields with batting cages at many sites, 18 horseshoe courts and an inline rink at Morehouse.

5. Go Fishin’ Fishing opportunities abound, be it in a lake or river, by boat, canoe or from the shore. Your catch can range from sunfish to walleyes or whatever turns your reel.

Please do not dump live bait into the lakes or river.

Lake Kohlmier offers three fishing piers, as well as hundreds of feet of shoreline and an island. The boat landing is located at the southeast corner of the lake, off 18th Street SW. Boaters, remember that outboard motors are prohibited, but electronic trolling motors may be used. Many different species of fish can be found in this lake.

The Straight River also provides some excellent fishing opportunities usually done from shore but a canoe works well too. Lots of shoreline and serenity is available from the popular spots below and above the dam.

Chase Lake is one of the locals’ HOTSPOTS! This lake opened to the public in 2009, and is accessed off County road 45. There is a portable restroom and a few picnic tables for a picnic. Fishing from shore for sunnies is the choice of many.

Many a fish tale come from these three favorite fishing spots that include walleye, musky, northern, crappie, bass and oh yeah, an occasional bullhead!

4. Take a Break If it’s a lunch break or just a break to get away from it all, the parks offer many areas to just sit back and relax, enjoy life, think, or read a book. From one of our 100 park benches or 400 picnic tables you can enjoy many different settings. There is also plenty of space to throw out a blanket or walk into the woods and grab a stump. If your break includes a snack, please be sure to dispose of the litter in one of the more than 400 receptacles available. A good way to check a few out is with the “Park

1. Sunset Picnic at Gainey Park Pavilion There are 13 different pavilions within the park system that you may reserve or just use (if no one has it reserved). There are traditional shelters, the heated Morehouse Park Chalet, and the Gainey Park Pavilion which boasts a beautiful fireplace. With fall’s cooler evenings and earlier sunsets, this site is my favorite. From this shelter you can view the beautiful Straight River and its fall colors at sunset, and start a fire (wood is provided!). The fire provides warmth, atmosphere and could be used to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. If hot dogs are not to your liking, each pavilion has its own grill (there are over 90 grills available within the parks).

I hope you can get out and enjoy this Top 10 or your own Top 10 in YOUR parks this fall.

If you have any suggestions on how to make further improvements to your Parks & Recreation Department services, please let us know.

James “Corky” Ebeling Director of Parks, Recreation and Government Buildings

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TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014

Thank you 2014-2015 Park Board Members!

OUR MISSION: The City of Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department shall provide a viable, broad-based 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.

Laura Dalland (Vice Chair), Judd Dingmann (Chair), Angie Malo (Secretary), Greg Louis, Ben Flemke, Lee Kostelecky, Absent: Chris Goodew

Registration begins July 30th Ways to Register: •

On-Line (begins at 12:01 a.m.) www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation/online-registration

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Walk-In Registration (begins at 7:00 a.m.): Parks & Recreation 540 West Hills Circle th

Registration deadline is August 6 for Football and Volleyball Save $10.00 on each program by registering before the deadline.

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Figure Skating Atlantis Swimming Federation Cub Scouts Owatonna Soccer Association

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Tikes, Squirt and Youth Basketball Swim Lessons

Youth Scholarship Fund This fund helps support programs for all youth in Steele County and Adult Therapeutic Recreation Programs. Forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Office. Participants must pay 40% of program fees, any late fees, and must show verification of one of the qualifications.

Qualifications for Scholarship * Current recipients of Free or Reduced Lunch Program * Current recipients of SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or Social Security Benefits * Current recipients of Medical Assistance Program * Other circumstances (will need to explain)

Uniforms for youth activities Participants may keep T-shirts donated by business sponsors for youth baseball & softball, volleyball, squirt and youth basketball. All other uniforms and equipment must be returned to coaches at the end of the season.

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Directory Data The directory data which may be released by Parks and Recreation includes, but is not limited to, name, participation in activities, awards received and images including candid photos and videos of participants in class, activities or sport settings. You may decline authorization by contacting the Parks & Recreation Office.

Youth with Disabilities Youth with disabilities or health concerns are encouraged to participate in any youth program. Adaptive equipment, program modifications and other accommodations to assist the child will allow them to participate with equal advantage. Coaches and staff receive pertinent information regarding the child’s needs prior to their first meeting.

Special Events Movie in the Park

Our final family-friendly movie at Central Park will be August 22nd. The movie will begin at sunset (approximately 8:10pm). The movie is free and concessions are available!

So grab your own pic-a-nic basket, join us and laugh along with Yogi Bear!

Thank you to R&K Electric and Fernbrook Family Center, our current movie sponsors!

Refund/Cancellation Policy The entire policy can be found on the Parks and Recreation website.

• A request for a refund is accepted when submitted prior to the start of the activity. A $10 cancellation fee will be assessed, remainder of the fee is refunded.

• If a class or activity was cancelled by Parks & Recreation, fee is refunded on a pro-rated basis (except Brooktree).

• Annual memberships – if requested within 90 days of the start in case of illness, death, injury or relocation from Owatonna, 50% of the purchase price is refundable.

• Seasonal memberships (golf), no refund after July 1st.

Waiver of Liability to the City of Owatonna

Photos are from Frozen in July…(top) the park filling up, and (bottom) the park really full!

Program participants, by registering for an activity, agrees 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 choices of the individual.

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1st Annual Owatonna Photo Contest Take your best shot in the 1st annual photo contest sponsored by Owatonna Parks & Recreation and Owatonna Tourism.

Contest Categories: Beauty in the Parks—Capture the everyday beauty and activities of the Owatonna Parks and Trails, including wildlife, breathtaking views and people enjoying the parks.

Highlights of Owatonna—Photograph an historic Owatonna site, attraction or landmark significant to Owatonna.

Photos by Youth—Budding photographers age 17 and younger can submit their favorite Owatonna photo.

How to Enter: Email your photo to: Jessica.Abrahams@ci.owatonna.mn.us, or mail photo to 540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, MN 55060, attn: Jessica between July 21st and October 31st, 2014. All entries must include: Photographer’s name, phone number, and age (only provide age if entering Photos by Youth Category) which category they are entering and the name of location or area where the photo was taken.

Contest Rules: Photographers of all ages are eligible to enter the contest. No entry fee required.

All entries must be submitted between Monday, July 21st and Friday, October 31st.

Photos must be taken within the City of Owatonna. Photos can be from any season of the year. All entries require the location name or area in which the photo was

taken. Entries not listing the photo location will be disqualified.

Judging:

Four winning photos will be chosen: one in each category and a people’s choice winner. The Beauty in the Parks winner is chosen by the Owatonna Park Board, the Highlights of Owatonna winner is chosen by the Owatonna Tourism Committee, the Youth winner is chosen by fans of the Owatonna Parks & Recreation and Visit Owatonna Facebook pages by liking the photo and the people’s choice winner (from any category) is also chosen by fans of the Owatonna Parks & Recreation and the Visit Owatonna Facebook pages by liking the photo.

Awards: Beauty in the Parks, Highlights of Owatonna and People’s Choice winners each receive: $25 Parks & Recreation gift certificate, $50 gift certificate to 43rd Street Pub & Grill, 6 passes to the Rad Zoo, $25 Owatonna Chamber Bucks Youth Winner: $25 Parks & Recreation gift certificate, 6 passes to the Rad Zoo, 6 passes to the Holiday Inn Serengeti Water Park, $25 Owatonna Chamber Bucks

Terms and Conditions:

Submitted photos may be used at the discretion of Owatonna Parks & Recreation and the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce, including but not limited to websites, social media, print and online publications, marketing, media requests, public displays, etc.

There is no compensation given (aside from awards). Submitters of any winning photo give Owatonna Parks & Recreation and the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce consent to use their name in any announcement or promotion of the contest and its winners.

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Youth Recreation

Cost: $40; late registration fee $50 (after August 6) Location: OHS Football Field for Clinic Program dates: first practice and meeting – August 21, 5:45-7:15pm

Volunteer Coaches Needed The Parks and Recreation Department uses volunteer coaches for many youth programs. Volunteer coaches play an important role in the youth sports experience.

They are trained in our philosophy of youth sports, first aid, concussions and how to teach skills for their sport. All volunteers must complete a background check each year.

Youth Volleyball A fun introduction to volleyball.

Learn skills and play games! All players will attend the Youth Volleyball Clinic and should be dressed ready to play.

Cost: $35; late registration fee $45 (after August 6) Location: practices at various elementary schools, games at OJHS Program Dates: August 27 – October 25 Times: practices one day per week, games mornings Days: practices vary, games Saturdays Volleyball Clinic – August 27, 7-8 p.m., OHS GYM Coaches meeting is August 27 at 6pm in the Small Group Forum at OHS.

Youth Football 1st & 2nd Grade Football - Mini Husky Pups

5th & 6th Grade Football - Junior Huskies

A tackle football program. Games and scrimmages are played weekday evenings (typically Mondays) and/or Saturday mornings. Practices are held when coaches schedule them.

Cost: $40; late registration fee $50 (after August 6) Location: OHS Football Field for Clinic Program dates: First practice and meeting – August 21, 5:45-7:15pm **We will be taking registrations for Parks and Recreation football at the Owatonna Huskies Football Camp on Wednesday, August 6 at the OHS Football Field.

Equipment needed for 3rd-6th grade football: A helmet with face bar and chin strap, shoulder pads, mouth guard, football pants and multi-purpose shoes. A facemask which meets the NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture.

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. A helmet which meets 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. The Parks and Recreation Department will supply the football jerseys, but these must be returned at the completion of the season.

Coaches Meeting is August 18 at 5:30PM in the lower level of the City Administration Building.

This program focuses each week on a different football skill followed by games such as flickerball, interception, and many others. No football equipment required. T-shirt included with fee.

Learn to Skate Hockey

Join us for a fun-filled winter while learning to skate and developing hockey skating skills. The Learn to Skate Level One-Earn Your Stick take to the ice in 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 progress throughout levels two through four, before becoming active in Owatonna Youth Hockey Association traveling hockey.

A helmet is required for everyone on the ice. An entire bag of protective equipment is available for rent through the Owatonna Youth Hockey Association rental program for $50 per year. Skates can be leased at Straight River Sports for an entire

Cost: $26; late registration fee $36 (after August 6) Location: OHS Practice Football Field Program Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27 (rain date October 4) Times: 9:00-10:15am Days: Saturday

3rd & 4th Grade Football - Mighty Huskies A tackle football program. Games and scrimmages are played weekday evenings (typically Thursdays) and/or Saturday mornings. Practices are held when coaches schedule them. Players will meet their coaches at the first practice.

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Registration is also available at the Owatonna Park and Recreation Office.

Program supervisor: Deb Mandt debmandt@charter.net. We hope to see you at the rink!

Cost: $75 Level 1-2, $100 Level 3-4 Location: Four Season’s Centre Program dates: late October - December Days: Level 1 – Mondays & Saturdays Levels 2-4 – varies Registration: August 26 & 27 at Four Season’s Center, 5:30-7:00pm

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ADMISSION RATES through August 10 Daily Rate (48” or taller) $6.50 Daily Rate (under 48” tall) $4.50 Twilight Rate (5:00pm-close) $4.00 Children under age two are free with paid adult

August 11-24 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00

Weather Policies 1. River Springs Water Park will NOT OPEN for open swim or other programs (except morning lap swim) until the “feels like” temperature is 70 degrees for at least one hour.

2. River Springs Water Park will close for at least ½ hour if lightning is visible or thunder is heard in the area.

3. Closing decisions are made, when possible, at least 45 minutes prior to the scheduled facility opening or program start time.

4. Weather related closings may be reevaluated for reopening later in the day if conditions improve.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL 5. Weather related closings are announced using: Men’s, Women’s and Co-Rec leagues available for those 16 or older (as of October 1).

Parks & Recreation Hotline: 507-444-4321, option 2 Players are not eligible if they are participating in high school or college level during Parks & Recreation webpage www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation - click the season of play. cancellations River Springs Water Park Facebook page Women’s: Wednesday nights. Games scheduled at the High School, Willow Creek, Signs posted on admissions and main entrance windows McKinley School, Wilson, and Jr. High. No high school or college players, no Announcements made on KRFO and KOWZ spiking allowed in Gold or Green Leagues.

Men’s: Wednesday nights. Games scheduled at Willow Creek.

WATER PARK ADMISSION SPECIALS Co-Rec: Monday nights. Games scheduled at the Junior High and Wilson.

Water park admission specials are not valid with other water park offers or discounts.

ADULT FALL SPORTS

Registration deadline: September 4th Roster and player fee deadline, schedules available: September 17th Men’s/Women’s September 22nd Co-Rec Practice nights: Men’s/Women’s September 24th, Co-Rec September 29th Leagues begin: Men’s/Women’s October 1st, Co-Rec October 6th

Mondays - Grandparents Day Grandparent gets in free with a paid grandchild at regular rate (one grandparent for each grandchild).

Twilight Tuesdays - Everyone gets in for the $4 Twilight rate all day.

Fees: (includes tax) Team Fee Men’s & Women’s: $235 Team Fee Co-Rec: $203 Player Fee City of Owatonna and Steele County residents: $30 Player Fee Outside: $55 Entry Fees are non-refundable.

AQUATICS PROGRAMS Assistant Recreation Director, Facilities: Eric Anderson – 507-774-7102

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rules and at their own risk. Ropes are placed to indicate swim areas.

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at Lake Kohlmier Municipal Beach or adjacent picnic area. Information regarding beach closing and swimming conditions are announced on KRFO and KOWZ radio, the Park and Recreation information line 507-444-4321 option 2, and online at www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation under cancellations.

Family Nights – July 30, August 3, 6 – 5:00pm to close. August 13, 17, 20 – 4:00pm to close. Cost is $4 for individuals or $12 for a family up to six people, $2 for each additional family member.

American Red Cross Learn to Swim The Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department offers American Red Cross Learn to Swim Programs. The programs are held at the Junior High Pool, West Hills Pool and River Springs Water Park.

Pre-Steele County Free Fair Special August 10 - $3 admission all day!

Park & Recreation Youth Programs Special - August 11-24 Any youth wearing their 2014 Owatonna Parks and Recreation program (soccer, t-ball, etc.) team sponsor t-shirt gets in for half the regular rate!

Last Day of the Season Special - August 24 - $2 admission all day!

PROGRAMS 2014

Parent & Child Aquatics – child must be at least 18 months old, parent is in the water Pre-School Aquatics – child must be at least 3 years old, parent is in the water Level 1 – Intro to Water Skills helps students feel comfortable in and enjoy the water safely Level 2 – Works on giving students success with fundamental aquatic skills Level 3 – Stroke Development builds on Level 2 skills with guided practice in deeper waters Level 4 – Stroke Improvement develops confidence in strokes and improves other aquatic skills Level 5 – Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes Level 6 – Refines strokes so students swim with ease, efficiency & power over greater distances

Morning activities at River Springs do not include the daily admission fee (unless otherwise noted). If you would like to stay for open swim after your program finishes, you must exit the park, return and pay the regular rate, use a coupon or be a season pass holder.

Water Aerobics Available to anyone 16 years and older (under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Evening Classes Dates: Through August 21 Days & Times: Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm Cost: $4 per class (price includes admission for Twilight Swim 5:00pmclose)

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Junior High Pool - Early Morning Lap Swim Cost: $2 per person per session or 20 punch pass available for $30 Dates: September 3, 2014 – June 3, 2015 Dates: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 6:00-7:15am.

Not available: October 17, November 28, December 24, 26, 29, 31, January 19, March 30, April 1, 3, and May 25. There will be no morning lap swim if inclement weather causes Owatonna schools to have a 2 hour late start or close.

West Hills Pool Open Swim Cost: $4 weekdays, $5 weekends Days & Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Saturday Sunday

through September 30 6:00am-7:15am 7:00pm-8:30pm Closed 1:00pm-3:00pm

**Facility Closed August 11-August 17 for annual facility maintenance, Sunday before Labor Day and Labor Day.

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Group Swim Lessons

Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Classes: (Registration for Lifeguard and WSI classes available now.)

Cost: $39 for group lessons Tuesday Night Classes: Meets September 30-December 2 (no class October 14) Junior High Pool Level 3 6:30-7:20pm Level 3 7:25-8:15pm Level 4 6:30-7:20pm Level 4 7:25-8:15pm Level 5 6:30-7:20pm Level 6 7:25-8:15pm Thursday Night Classes: Meets September 25– December 4 (no class October 16 or November 27) West Hills Pool Pre-School Parent & Child Level 1 Level 2 Level 1

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5:00-5:30pm 5:30-6:00pm 6:05-6:35pm 6:40-7:30pm 7:35-8:05pm

Pre-requisites: • • • • •

Swim 300 yards continuously performing 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards breaststroke, 100 yards either front crawl or breaststroke.

Swim 20 yards, pick up 10 pound brick from 10 feet of water and return it back 20 yards using only a kick, holding the brick with 2 hands on the chest.

Lifeguard Training, must be 15 years of age, WSI must be 16 at time class begins.

You must attend all classes to pass—no makeup dates will be scheduled.

No refund will be issued if you do not pass.

Lifeguard Training: October 15-19 Fee: $175 Pre-Test: October 2 – 3:30-4:30pm Class meeting times: October 15 - 4:00-9:00pm, October 16 - 3:15-6:15pm, October 17 3:15-8:30pm, October 18 - 7:30am-4:00pm, October 19 – 7:30am-4:00pm

Water Safety Instructor Training: September 9, 11, 16, 18 and 19 Fee $225 Class meeting times: September 9, 11, 16, 18 and 19 – 3:15-8:30pm

Saturday Morning Classes: Meets September 27– December 6 (no class October 18 or November 29) West Hills Pool Parent & Child 9:00-9:30am Pre-School 9:30-10:00am Level 1 10:00-10:30am Level 2 10:35-11:25am Level 1 11:30am-12:00pm Level 2 12:05-12:55pm

Brooktree Golf Course Phone: 507-444-2467 One of the finest municipal golf courses in Southern Minnesota, Brooktree is a regulation 18-hole, par 71 covering 6400 yards. The course is open from MarchNovember weather permitting. All age restrictions are as of March 15, 2014.

Green Fees 9 Holes: $16 – Monday through Thursday $20 – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 18 Holes: $26 – Monday through Thursday $31 – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays

Private Swim Lessons Cost: $100 for one student, $150 for two students (same family, scholarships not available) Location: West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center Pool Private swim lessons with a certified Water Safety Instructor. Each class meets five times for 30 minutes each. If there are two students in a class, the students must be within one level of each other. You may not sign up for two classes for the same person until a week after registration opens.

Punch Cards $75 – Five 9-hole rounds $125 Five 18-hole rounds $140 – Ten 9-hole rounds $220 Ten 18-hole rounds $260 – Twenty 9-hole rounds

Session 1 Mondays 6:00pm Mondays 6:30pm Fridays 4:00pm Fridays 4:30pm Fridays 5:00pm Sundays 3:00/4:00pm Sundays 3:30/4:30pm

September 22-October 20 September 22-October 20 September 19-October 17 September 19-October 17 September 19-October 17 September 21-September 28/October 5-19 September 14-September 28/October 5-12

Session 2 Mondays 6:00pm Mondays 6:30pm Fridays 4:00pm Fridays 4:30pm Fridays 5:00pm Sundays 4:00pm Sundays 4:30pm Sundays 5:00pm

October 27-November 24 October 27-November 24 October 24-November 21 October 24-November 21 October 24-November 21 October 26-November 23 October 26-November 23 October 26-November 23

Specials Seniors – Monday-Thursday - 9 Holes with cart $20 or 18 holes with cart $30

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Military–must present active Military ID – 9 holes with cart $20 or 18 holes with cart $30

Power Carts – (tax included in prices) $9 for 9 holes, per person, per round $60 – 10 Passes for 9 holes, per person $110 – 20 Passes for 9 holes, per person

Course Rules

$14 for 18 holes, per person, per round $100 – 10 passes for 18 holes, per person $140 – 20 passes for 18 holes, per person

1. All patrons must check in at the clubhouse and be issued a receipt. Failure to have a current receipt is subject to arrest for illegal trespass.

2. Children under ten years of age are not permitted on the golf course, unless they have completed required safety and etiquette training.

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3. Proper attire must be worn at all times. Shirts and proper footwear are required.

Metal spikes are prohibited.

4. Each golfer must have their own set of clubs and golf bag.

5. Cart drivers must observe the 90◦ rule and keep carts 30 feet from greens and tees.

Only two riders per cart.

6. Practice good golf etiquette. Replace and step down divots, repair ball marks on greens, and rake sand traps after use.

7. READY GOLF is encouraged. Slow play will not be tolerated. Allow faster groups to play through. Our goal is a 4½ hour round.

8. Golf ball hunting is prohibited.

9. Private coolers are strictly prohibited. All beverages must be purchased from Brooktree.

TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014

Owatonna Parks & Trail City Parks Brown, Buecksler, Cashman, Central, Crocus, Dartts, Falkland Meadows, Fremont, Gainey, Hammann, Hazel, Jaycee, Kaplan’s Woods Parkway, Kriesel’s Woods Park, Lake Chase, Manthey, Maple Creek Greenbelt, Mineral Springs, Morehouse, North Bluff Park, Leo Rudolph Nature Reserve, River Springs Water Park, Sommer’s Park, West Hills, Willow, and Steele Country Fairgrounds Park.

The Clubhouse Grill Open to all golfers and the public. The grill is open 7am-9pm during league play, with reduced hours during non-league nights. Our menu includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers and snacks including the almost famous Brooktree Burger. We offer dinein and take-out orders cooked fresh just the way you want it. Stop in and relax with a cold beverage and a juicy burger in our sunny dining area.

Hours: 6:00am until 11:00pm.

Here’s a sneak peek at the Clubhouse Playground being constructed at Manthey Park!

Look at the progress on the patio!

Hard Surface Trails Buxton Trail, Kaplan’s Woods Parkway Trail, Cashman Crossing, and the Muckle Trail. Maps are available at the Parks & Recreation office.

Crushed Rock Trail: North Straight River Trail Hours: Open 24 hours Trail Rules: The trail system has been created to provide a variety of recreational uses and opportunities for residents and visitors. To ensure the trail system is a safe and fun place for all users, please follow the rules of the road.

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Owatonna Park Passport The Park Passport program is an initiative of the City of Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department to promote healthy lifestyle choices. The program encourages families to explore our parks and exercise by walking the mapped trails. The four-week program is FREE and all access to the parks is FREE!

Let’s get started!

Get your passport. Available in the fall brochure, on the Park & Rec website (www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation), or at the Park & Rec office.

Visit the parks listed listed and and find find the the hidden hiddenpassword. password. Parks Parks will will have have aa small smallsign sign mounted to a post post along along the the trail. trail. The signs are approximately approximately 2’-4’ 2’-4’ from from the the ground. ground.

Each sign has has aa word word on on the the back. back. Yellow signs will be be placed placed the September 5-18 and and first 2 weeks then will be be placed placed the September then removed. removed. White White signs, signs, in in different different locations locations will second 219-29. weeks.

Reveal the phrase! Write the hidden password for each park in the appropriate box on your passport to see the message.

Enjoy your time in the parks! The six Passport Parks are Dartts Park, Mineral Springs Park, Manthey Park, Kaplan’s Wood Trail, Leo Rudolph Nature Reserve and Buxton Trail. A completed passport equals 12 miles of trail walking!

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September 5-18

TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014

September 19-29

Dartts Park Mineral Springs

Manthey Park Kaplan’s Woods Leo Rudolph Nature Reserve

Buxton Trail Visit all six Passport Parks in the City of Owatonna and complete all of the password boxes, and you can earn a chance to win:

Brooktree Golf Course Gift Certificate toward 2015 Family Golf Membership Cabela’s Camping Pack: 4-person tent, 2 zero gravity loungers, tabletop grill, cooler Bike Package Gift Certificate to Straight River Sports 30 passes to River Springs Water Park (2015 season) Outdoor Sports Pack

$500 value $500+ value $300 value $150 value $100 value

All completed passports can be mailed, emailed, or dropped off at the Park & Rec. office. All entries must be received on or before noon on October 1, 2014. No fee to enter, only one entry per household. Entries will be randomly drawn in order, first entry drawn will be given their choice of prizes, second drawn will be given their choice of remaining prizes, etc. If for any reason selected entry doesn’t want any of the available prizes, the next entry will be given their choice.

Winners will be drawn at the Oct. 7 City Council meeting and announced on the Park & Rec. website and in the Owatonna People’s Press.

Name:__________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________# of participants_____________ Email:________________________________Phone:____________________

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Stay as near to the 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. Look ahead and back to be sure the lane is clear before pulling out to pass, then give a warning signal by voice, bell, or horn before passing.

Yield when entering or crossing trails and roadways.

When traveling in a group, use only half the trail, so as not to block the flow of traffic.

Pets must be on a leash. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pets.

Dispensers with “pooper-scoopers” are available on each trail.

Trails are recreational. Cyclists and in-line skaters may not race or use excessive speed. Please report any misuse, vandalism, or maintenance problem to 507-444-4321 or 507-444-3800.

Dog Park

Pickleball Courts Four dedicated Pickleball courts were constructed in the fall of 2013 at Morehouse Park. They are located near the dam.

In-Line Rink Available for use at Morehouse Park. Lighting can be activated by following instructions next to the walk-in door. Reservations can also be made for exclusive use through the Park and Recreation office at no charge.

Skate Park The Bike and Skate Park is a Tier I park—it is free to use by all patrons. Helmets are required and other safety equipment such as elbow and knee pads are strongly recommended. Please report any damage or needed repairs to the Parks and Recreation Department.

Owatonna Soccer Complex

Lincoln School is home to the complex, and has nine fields exclusively for soccer use.

Softball, baseball practice and golfing are NOT allowed on the fields.

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Tennis Courts Sixteen city-owned tennis courts are available. Manthey Park Courts (also striped for Pickleball), Sid Kenyon Courts (near Lincoln School), Brown Park Courts (artificial turf) and Dartts Park Courts. Six indoor courts are available at the Tennis Center at West Hills.

Pavilions Pavilions are available at Brown Park, Dartts Park (small and large), Fairgrounds Park, Gainey Park, Jaycee Park, Kaplan’s Woods Parkway, Manthey Park (small and large), Mineral Springs Park (small and large), Morehouse Park (large and Warsinski Chalet), and Owatonna Soccer Complex.

Reservations

Reservations may be made at the Parks & Recreation office, and may be made up to a year in advance. Rates vary depending on pavilion size and length of rental.

Both the reservation fee and refundable damage deposit must be paid at the time of reservation.

Pavilion Rental Policies Cancellation by the renting party must give notice one month prior to the reservation and the rental fee will be refunded, less a $10 cancellation fee. Notice less than one month prior will not be refunded. If the Parks and Recreation Department finds it necessary to cancel a pavilion reservation, a full refund will be given.

Alcohol is allowed at all parks, except at Central Park, Cashman Park, Kaplan’s Woods Parkway, and Owatonna Soccer Complex. Glass containers are not allowed in any parks. Permits for large containers are required. Permits are available at the Parks & Recreation office for $10 and an additional damage deposit of $50.

Minnesota Statue 340 regulates against the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Garbage - Renters are responsible for picking up and disposing of all garbage created by users into garbage cans provided or they could forfeit the damage deposit.

OPublic watonna Library The most important school supply of all - a library card.

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Schedule an appointment by calling 507-451-1120. Visit allinahealth.org/owatonnaortho for more information.

Visit your Library Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm (October through April) Online at www.owatonna.info

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Any park use other than a private party rental requires an event or special use permit to be completed. This includes tournaments, fundraising events, Central Park stage, festivals, or any other event requiring additional assistance from park, street or other city crews; or a request to waive fees. Permits must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event. Forms are available on the city website.

Count one throw each time disc is thrown or when a penalty is incurred.

Object is to play the course in the least number of throws.

Start hole by throwing disc from behind the front edge of tee area.

After teeing, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole throws first.

The player with the lowest score on the previous hole tees first on the hole.

A player’s foot must be touching the ground behind the previous throw while making their next throw.

A run-up and normal follow through is allowed when there is more than 10 meters from the hole.

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Chalet - No smoking or balloons are allowed in the Warsinski Chalet. Keys should be picked up one or two business days before the rental. Damage deposits will be forfeit for anyone using balloons or failing to return their key. A $50 fee will be charged if the parks on-call person is called to open the Chalet the day of the event.

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A disc resting in the basket or chains completes the hole. A disc on top of the chain support is not considered in the hole.

A disc landing completely on or across the park road is out-of-bounds (OB).

Count one throw penalty. Play next throw from a point one-meter in-bounds from where the disc first went OB. Disc in a pond, on private property on or across a public street are OB. Never throw a disc until the players ahead are out of range and the fairway is clear of other park patrons or animals.

For more information go to www.pdga.com

Therapeutic Recreation Program Our program offers a variety of leisure options for youth and adults with disabilities.

We provide an adaptive format as well as opportunities for inclusion. 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 and leisure choices available to everyone, and our objective is to accommodate individuals with necessary adaptations so they may participate as fully as their non-disabled peers.

Membership Benefits: • • • • • •

A newsletter six times a year, providing a calendar of trips, special events, weekly scheduled activities and program information.

Transportation to local activities for members within city limits, for Night Club programs.

Experienced Park and Recreation staff facilitating programs and events.

Discount on membership fees to the West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center.

Access to resources and agencies such as ADD, Special Olympics, PACER and other advocates for persons with disabilities.

Scholarships and financial assistance available upon request.

Inclusion in Youth Programs Youth with disabilities or health concerns are encouraged to participate in youth sports, aquatics, trips and programs. The inclusion policy of the program provides all children registered to participate with an equal advantage. Adaptive equipment, program modifications and other accommodations are used to assist the individual as needed. Individualized consultation with parents and coordination with the coach or instructor helps make the transition possible. In addition, all coaches, aquatic staff and summer staff receive resource information for working with the child in their training sessions. Requests for one-to-one assistance is provided when possible.

When enrolling your child in sports and other programs, please let staff know of medical conditions or other special needs. Information shared with a coach or instructor is confidential.

Adapted Groups Teen Club

This activity group is designed for ages 14-22 who have developmental disabilities and would benefit from social interaction and a place to go meet friends. Activities include structured crafts, games, local trips, tours, and attending OHS events as a group.

• Meets weekly, Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm, locations include SeniorPlace and other sites.

Night Club

This social group is designed for adults 22 years and older, who have developmental disabilities and mental health issues. This group is an extension of Teen Club and functions similarly. Activities are more age appropriate for adults, as we encourage the independent pursuit of leisure interest whenever possible. Night Club is a place to establish and cultivate friendships through recreation.

• Meets weekly, Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm, locations include SeniorPlace and other sites.

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Transportation provided to members in city limits for a minimal fee, riders must call Owatonna Bus Company for pick up.

LIFE

LIFE (Leisure Is For Everyone) is a leisure education program designed for individuals with disabilities, 20-35 years old. Members of the LIFE group learn skills necessary to make the most of their leisure time. While keeping involved in recreation activities and pursuing new friendships, they 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, and learn the rewards that come from volunteering. We encourage members to attend without staff, if possible. This group serves as a transition program between Teen Club and Night Club, and members will learn the importance of choosing and planning leisure options.

• Meets weekly, Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm, locations include SeniorPlace and other sites • Personal planner is required, planning sessions held every 6 weeks Details for Night Club, Teen Club, and LIFE • Membership and registration packets are available at the TR office and must be submitted prior to starting.

• Membership fee is $48 (includes tax) for six months, with fees due January 1 and July 1.

• Weekly activity schedules appear in the TR newsletter and online at the Parks and Recreation website.

• Programs operate year round, 43 weeks per year.

• Questions, call Wendy Reller, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator at 507774-7360

Fall Bowling League

Fall league is available for teens and adults age 14 years and older who have developmental disabilities or mental health issues. We play 2 games per week maximum, shoes are free. Transportation is not provided. Please notify us of any special accommodations needed for play. Minimum of 20 participants to run the program.

Program Cost: $21.50, payable to Owatonna Parks & Recreation Weekly Fee: $5.50 payable to Spare Time Entertainment Location: Spare Time Entertainment Dates: September 8 – November 24 Time: 4:30-6:00pm Days: Mondays Registration Deadline: September 5

Fall Trips - Therapeutic Recreation

Watch for our September - December newsletters for complete details regarding our Fall Trip Program. Trips will be available to persons age 14 and older who are members of Therapeutic Recreation. This fall, we’ll take some outdoor day trips to view the changing of the leaves, and the beautiful landscape as we explore southern Minnesota at its best. Watch for details about a river boat cruise on the beautiful St Croix River departing from Taylors Falls MN, a Lanesboro trip to check out the biking and hiking trails, and a trip to see what our Minnesota apple orchards and pumpkin patches have to offer this year.

Staff accompanying groups are experienced individuals who follow routine safety procedures and are trained for emergency situations. They represent the City of Owatonna on these trips. If participants need individualized supervision, a parent or home staff is required to attend.

Kid’s Leisure Swim

This class is designed for ages 6-16 who have disabilities. The instructor is a qualified water safety instructor and experienced in making adaptations for the swimmer with special needs. If a WSI is unavailable, lifeguard staff will conduct a leisure swim session using games and water activities to promote physical exercise, socialization, and independence in the water. Those using a wheelchair may use our pool lift for transfer in and out of the water. Anyone whose ability restricts them

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from using the locker rooms independently may use the bathroom and changing area located directly off the pool. An accessible entrance is available. If your child needs further 1:1 assistance, we ask you to provide a volunteer. When registering, please complete a swimmer profile, so that our staff knows your child’s specific needs.

Class limit is 8.

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Fitness Center Day Pass Monday through Friday $4.00 Saturday and Sunday $5.00 Ages 2 & under (1 child/1 adult) FREE (with paid adult)

Upcoming Specials:

Fall Session

September - JUST DO IT: Purchase a one month membership at regular price and get a 2nd month of equal or lesser value for ½ price! *Not eligible with any other specials or discounts.

October: CHALLENGE YOURSELF: Purchase a monthly membership and receive 2 free fitness day passes.

November: NO PAIN, NO GAIN: Purchase a yearly membership and get entered into a drawing for a free Phone number – 444-4290 one hour basketball West Hills Tennis & Fitness, located at 502 Dunnell Drive, has amenities that include court or pool rental.

6 indoor tennis courts, pool, sauna, walking track, basketball court, locker rooms with showers, a weight and cardio room that includes a full line of Cybex machines, Facility Hours: dumbbells, free weights, elliptical machines, StairMasters, stationary bikes, arc Tennis Center, Weight & Cardio Rooms, Track, Sauna trainers, and treadmills.

Through September 30 Monday-Thursday 6:00am-8:30pm No Annual Contracts Required! Pick your length of membership or drop in Friday 6:00am-7:00pm as your schedule permits for a daily fee. Ask to see if your company provides a Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm discount, if not, check with us about getting one set up.

Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm We participate with several health insurance providers to help you stay fit. We’ve partnered with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota, UCare, Health Partners, and Open Swim Hours through September 30 South Country Health Alliance to offer those with coverage special fitness programs.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00am-7:15am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm Membership Rates Saturday Closed (tax not included) Sunday 1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $39.00 Location: West Hills Pool Dates: September 30 – December 2 (excluding November 11) Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Days: Tuesdays

West Hills Tennis and Fitness Center

Tennis

Monthly Yearly Individual $36.00 $300.00 Junior $20.00 $168.00 Couple $45.00 $378.00 Family $50.00 $420.00 **A Tennis membership includes open court time in the Tennis Center.

Yearly ACH $30/Month $17/Month $39/Month $42/Month

Fitness Monthly Yearly Yearly ACH Individual $36.00 $255.00 $30/Month Junior $20.00 $168.00 $17/Month Couple $41.00 $275.00 $33/Month Family $46.00 $295.00 $35/Month Summer Pass: Memorial Day to Labor Day (Individual) $60.00 (Couple or Family) $75.00 **A Fitness membership provides unlimited access to the basketball court, weight room, cardio room, sauna, pool (during open swim times), running track and locker rooms.

Combination

**Facility Closed August 11-August 17 for annual facility maintenance, Sunday before Labor Day and Labor Day Looking for a place to host a birthday party, church group event or just to have a drop-in group get together? Private rentals are available for the swimming pool, basketball court or room space. Contact us for more information.

WATER AEROBICS (fee includes tax) September - May Classes Monday, Wednesday, Friday $27 per month Choose one: 7:30-8:25am or 8:30-9:25am or 9:30-10:25am Tuesday, Thursday $18 per month Choose one: 6:15-7:10am or 8:00-8:55am or 4:00-4:55pm Monday, Wednesday 4:00-4:55pm $18 per month Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00-5:55pm $27 per month Thursday 10:15-11:15am $9 per month Saturday 8:00-8:55am $9 per month

July – August Classes

Monday, Wednesday, Friday $27 per month Monthly Yearly Yearly ACH Choose one: 7:25-8:20am or 8:25-9:30am Individual $46.00 $320.00 $39/Month Tuesday, Thursday $18 per month Junior $30.00 $252.00 $26/Month Choose one: 6:15-7:10am or 8:00-8:55am or 4:00-4:55pm Couple $50.00 $420.00 $42/Month Monday, Wednesday 4:00-4:55pm $18 per month Family $56.00 $470.00 $47/Month **A Tennis/Fitness Combo membership includes everything in the Fitness and Tennis memberships.

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valuable resource that can help families accomplish worthy goals while building and strengthening relationships within the family. In Cub Scouts boys learn ideals like honesty, bravery and respect. These values help boys make constructive decisions throughout their lifetime and give them the confidence they need to grow and develop. Steele County has six different packs to choose from. While OWATONNA FIGURE SKATING CLUB you are welcome to join any pack in the county, most packs recruit from a specific Have you always wanted to learn to ice skate? Does your child want to learn to skate school. We have Scout units in Blooming Prairie, Owatonna and Medford. For but is not sure what kind they want to do? Here is an option for you: Come and learn more information on joining the Scouting Adventure in Steele County visit www. to skate with us. We have coaches who are certified with USFSA to teach hockey, beascout.org or contact Tom Barry, District Executive at 507-456-2121 or e-mail at figure, freestyle, dance, recreational. You will learn the basics first, and then as tobarry@bsamail.org. you progress you can go where you want with your skills. We also teach skaters to respect other skaters, share the ice and avoid collisions with others on the ice. You may go to our web site www.owatonnafsc.org for more information.

OWATONNA SOCCER ASSOCIATION (OSA) The Owatonna Soccer Association (OSA) is sponsoring traveling teams to play in ATLANTIS SWIMMING FEDERATION the 2014 Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Fall Leagues for U10 to U14 Teams.

“Always Swimming Fast”. Atlantis Swimming Federation offers competitive Girls Teams and Boys Teams are for youth born between 8/1/2000 and 7/31/2005. swimming, private lessons and triathlon training for ages 4-adult. Contact Mark (For Kids currently ages 9-13) For information call Dave Furness at 507-451Vininski (Red Cross Swim Lessons Authorized Provider) at 612-860-2599 or 2810. Practice starts in late August and games are played on Saturday or Sunday atlantisswimmingfederation@gmail.com. afternoons from September 6th to October 5th. Coaches, assistant coaches and team managers will be needed. Registration forms and other registration information are CUB SCOUTING IN STEELE COUNTY available online at owatonnasoccer.org.

The Cub Scouting program is for boys entering 1st through 5th grades and is a

Associations & Community Groups

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SeniorPlace A division of the Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department, it is our vision that we become an indispensable asset to boomers, seniors and our community by offering programs and services that enable boomers and seniors to live healthy and meaningful lives in their own homes in their community.

Membership Owatonna SeniorPlace is a place for leisure and recreational pursuits for adults over 50 years of age. Membership is $37.41 per person (includes tax) annually, January through December. As a member you receive discounts to 50 local businesses who are part of our partnership program.

Facility SeniorPlace is located in the West Hills Complex, 500 Dunnell Drive Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

Phone: 507-444-4280

Stay up to date with SeniorPlace and Senior Programming: Website: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation/senior-place Facebook: www.facebook.com/SeniorPlace

Special Events Dancing at the Elks

The first Tuesday of the month, we’re dancing at the Elks from 1:00-4:30pm.

Thanks to the Owatonna Elks Club! This is a great time to socialize, dance and exercise! Refreshments and snacks provided.

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Hello, Dolly! - Chanhassen Dinner Theater - Wednesday, October 8

Dolly Levi is a delightfully scheming busybody who makes her living as a matchmaker in glamorous New York City. She’s out to make a match for Horace Vandergelder, the “well-known half-a-millionaire,” with the charming hat maker, Irene Molloy - but in the process, Dolly snares a groom for herself. Dolly masterfully orchestrates romance an adventure in a glittering mixed up night on the town. Lunch is included with ticket purchase.

Registration deadline: September 8 Cost: $78 SP Member or $83 non-member Bus Departs from SP: 9:15am, 1:00pm showtime Arrive back to SP: approximately 5:15pm

Diabetes Prevention Education

Ashleigh J. Noble, R.D., L.D., C.D.E. will educate individuals with diabetes and their families how to live healthier and more independently through selfmanagement training, monitoring, medication tracking, activities, and meal planning.

Anyone is welcome to attend the free seminar.

Date: Tuesday, August 26 Time: 11:00am

Senior Fraud and Scam Prevention Sen. Vicki Jensen & the Better Business Bureau will help educate seniors about scams and frauds that are prevalent today. The seminar focuses particularly on investment fraud, but will touch on a variety of scams aimed at seniors. FREE Seminar!

Date: Tuesday, September 16 Time: 11:00am

Entertainment Schedule: August 5th September 2nd October 7th

Ryan Herman Big Ben & Brian Concertina Han Hohrman

Cost: $5.00 SP member, $6.00 non-member

Trips DOCTOR! DOCTOR! - Friday, September 26th A medical musical comedy revue. Doctors and patients get a dose of rib tickling comic medicine in sketches and songs about all things medical. Characters include the hillbilly organ donor who happened to hiccup and totaled his pickup, a hacking smoker who loves his cigarettes, and a couple who live in an iron lung and every night go “bing, bang, boom!” Lunch buffet included.

Registration deadline: September 12 Cost: $60 SP Member or $65 non-member Bus Departs SP: 10:45am, 1:00pm showtime, bus will leave immediately after the show Location: Daytrippers Theater - Bloomington Eagles Club Ballroom

Save the Dates!

The BGA Big Cup Tournament Sunday, August 24th Open to ALL Brooktree Season Pass Holders

Wine Tasting Adventures - Saturday, September 27

Enjoy a relaxing wine tour as we travel to wineries in Southeastern MN. First stop is Four Daughters in Spring Valley. We will enjoy a wine tasting and lunch (on your own). After lunch, we will go to Salem Glen Winery located just outside of Rochester. We will enjoy live music, wine tasting, and a winery tour. Transportation and wine tastings are included in the ticket price. Make sure to register early as there is very limited seating available.

NEW!

Registration deadline: September 17 Cost: $30 SP Member or $35 non-member Van Departs from SP: 10:00am Arrives back in Owatonna: approximately 4:00pm

The 2nd Annual Brooktree 6-6-6 Tournament!

Saturday, September 6th 8:00 AM Shotgun Start Open to EVERYONE! Call the Clubhouse for details 1369 Cherry Street • Owatonna • 507-444-2467 ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreations

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Steele County Free Fair (August 12-17) SENIOR DAY AT THE FAIR - August 14. Great Discounts on food, rides and parking. Entertainment all day at the Fair Square Park and throughout the fairgrounds!

Dee Teller Beginning Art Class Dee Teller is an internationally known artist with a Master’s Degree in Studio Arts, famous for her horses and Asian calligraphy.

Experience your own “CHI” energy as you hold a sumi brush the Asian way and use Chinese ink. Asian Brush Painting stresses unity with nature as a part of life. Art supplies are included with if there’s standing water or under 55 degrees. Meets Tuesday Mornings 9:00am registration fee. Limited number of students, so register early!

Diamond 2.

Date: Wednesday, August 6 Time: 5:45-8:45pm Location: SeniorPlace Pickleball Cost: $30 for SP Members or $36 for non-members (Ages 15 & up Pickleball combines aspects welcome) of tennis, ping-pong and badminton. Pickleball is a Retirement: Making Your Money Last - Have you retired recently? Are you social game and provides good planning to retire soon? This presentation discusses ideas to help build a reasonable exercise. We have paddles and and sustainable strategy for managing income and expenses during retirement. We’ll balls to use for those that are explore how to address key concerns such as inflation, health care expenses and beginning. Tuesday morning market volatility as well as ways to prepare in advance for things that may not go as is a ladies group. For more expected. information call Rita Frizzell Date: October 22 507-451-5046.

Time: 9:00-9:30am or 6:30-7:05pm

NEW!

AARP Driver Safety Class

This course qualifies drivers 55 and over for a 10% reduction in car insurance. An 8-hour course, divided into two 4-hour days is required if you have not taken this before. The 4-hour refresher class is required every three years. Pre-registration is required. There are no tests given. $19 AARP Member/$24 Non-AARP Member 4-Hour Class at 8:30am - August 19 4-Hour Class at 12:30pm - July 16, 28, August 6, 11, September 10, 22 4-Hour Class at 6:00pm - October 2 8-Hour Class at 6:00pm - July 8 & 10, September 2 & 4

Backyard BlastLooking to get outside and enjoy your favorite

NEW!

backyard game? We will be visiting various parks and playing something different each week. Participants will receive points for activities they play. The more activities you participate in, the more points you receive towards a free year membership.

Meets: Tuesday evenings 5:30-6:30pm August 26 - Bean Bag Toss at Morehouse Park September 2 - Disc Golf at Mineral Springs Park September 9 - Washer Boards at Manthey Park September 16 - Horseshoes at Mineral Springs Park September 23 - Bocce Ball at Brown Park September 30 - Ladder Golf at Morehouse Park

SeniorPlace NFL Weekly Pick’em

NEW!

The object of the game is very simple, pick the winner of each NFL game each week. Weekly points are recorded for prizes and totaled at the end of the regular season to determine the winner.

The weekly pick’em will open August 25th. If you are interested please contact the SeniorPlace and provide your name, phone number, and email (optional). Participation rules and instructions will be provided. Everyone is welcome to play!

Silver Streaks-Softball (through September) If you are a softball player over age 50 and a member of SeniorPlace, think about joining us. The rules are modified to avoid injuries. Call Bill Steinbronn (4514055) or Bill Traetow (413-0888) for more information. Two Rules: No practice

Meets: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-11:30am and Tuesday 6:308:30pm Location: Morehouse Park courts

Pedal Pumpers Bicycle Club Join us as we enjoy the many trails of Owatonna. The group will meet at a designated location and bike 6-8 miles while stopping for short breaks. Everyone is welcome. Helmets required, bicyclists are encouraged to bring a water bottle and snack. Call SeniorPlace to be placed on the call list to receive meeting locations and directions. Dates: July 29, August 7, 19 and 28. Group will meet at 6:00pm each night.

Chair Aerobics Enjoy a real aerobic workout, without getting out of your chair! This fun program consists of warm-ups, exercises, cool-downs & stretches. Offered by Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute (formerly Sister Kenny) 507.977.2150 Cost: $10 per month or $1.25 per class Day: Mondays & Thursdays Time: 10:30-11:15am

Weight Training for Seniors A Therapist leads the group in a program of warm-up exercises, weight lifting exercises with hand-held weights, cool-down exercises and stretching. We ask for a commitment of 3 times per week for 3 months to start the program. Offered by Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute (formerly Sister Kenny) 507.977.2150 Cost: $25 per month Day: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Time: 8:30-9:30am or 3:15-4:15pm

Tai Chi Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art and form of stylized, meditative exercise, characterized by methodically slow circular and stretching movements and positions of bodily balance.

Cost: $1 per class Day: Wednesdays & Fridays Time: 9:30am

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Zumba® Gold

Bucket List Bunch

Designed for the active, older adult, the true beginner, or people who are not used to exercising or may be limited physically. Instructor: Char Roetman.

Cost: $36 SP Members, $40 Non-SP Members Drop-in rate: $4.50 SP Members, $5.50 non-members Dates: September 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 3:45-4:30pm

Do you have a “Bucket List”? We challenge you to quit thinking about it, and start doing something about it. Let’s work together as a group and get it done! If it’s paddle boarding, scuba lessons, sky diving, horseback riding, or a hot air balloon ride...it’s about living each day to the fullest, trying new things, being adventurous, meeting new people, and having a blast! If you are interested in joining the group they will meet on Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30 pm at the SeniorPlace. Feel free to bring your bucket list ideas to discuss with others.

Pilates

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Pilates is a proven gentle total body workout which strengthens deep back muscles, abdominals, upper and lower body as well as improving flexibility. This is a very beginner class. Exercises are balanced with stretches throughout. Class will leave you refreshed and relaxed. Clean mats will be provided for use or bring your own.

Instructor: Susan Bernhart.

Cost: $2 per session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 11 am

You won’t believe how wonderful these cards (which you paid a small fortune for) “clean up”! With some scissors, a little paper and a lot of creativity, this once anticipated trash is made into another’s treasure. There are lots of ways to be involved, contact Eric or Brad to get started.

Yoga Yoga is a series of postures and stretches in combination with breathing to develop flexibility and relaxation. Proper alignment of the body will bring balance, strength, and calmness to the participant.

Cost: Full 6 weeks (12 classes): $60 SP member/$72 non-members 6 Classes: $33 SP member/$39 non-members Individual classes: $6 SP member/$7 non-members Dates: Session 1 - July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, August 5, 7, 12, & 14 Session 2 - August 19, 21, 26, 28, September 2, 4, 23, 25, 30, October 2, 7, 9 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 10:45-11:30am

NEW!

Golden Tones A musical entertainment troupe composed of singers, musicians and entertainers.

You are encouraged to be a part of the Golden Tones that performs at various functions throughout the year. The group will be preparing to sing at the Steele County Fair.

Cost: Free Day: Tuesday Time: 1:30-3:00pm

Sunshine Club Do you know of someone who recently celebrated a ‘milestone’ birthday or anniversary? Were they in the hospital? Lost a loved one? Please let us know so one of our front desk volunteers can send a card. Call SeniorPlace at 507-444-4280.

Billiards Billiards is available Monday through Friday when SeniorPlace is open. A set time for billards players to get together is Tuesdays at 9am.

Cost: $.50 for 2 hours

Bingo Each week there are 19 games and a blackout round. You must be a member of SeniorPlace to play Bingo.

Cost: $.50 per card Days: Fridays Time: 12:30-2:45pm

1460 S Elm Street | Owatonna, MN www.owatonnagymnastics.weebly.com

Fall Classes Start Soon!

Sept 8th- October 25th

Knitting & Crocheting If you want to needle with us, we can help you learn basic knitting and crocheting.

Choose what you do, no project too big or too small! Donations of leftover yarn and crochet thread are welcome!

Cost: Free Days: Second & Fourth Mondays Time: 1-3pm

Quilters This creative group of stitchers meets to create warm, colorful quilts. Members of the group have a good time while they share quilting knowledge and skills with each other.

Cost: Free Days: Mondays Time: 9:00-11:15am

Priority Registration Wednesday Sept 3rd 4-6 PM Open Registration Thursday Sept 4th 4-6 PM 2nd Class Registration Thursday Sept 4th 6-6:30 PM

Are you energetic, motivated, and looking to make a difference? Come help out with our recreation classes!

No experience necessary, training available!

Call the gym and talk to Chris for more details!

For class schedules, registration dates, policies, and any questions, visit:

www.owatonnagymnastics.weebly.com or call: 507-451-4163

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Are you interested??

If you’re interested in playing scrabble with a group, playing/learning the ukulele, or learning how to play bridge, contact SeniorPlace.

Volunteers & Instructors Needed!

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Cemetery (learn the history of 198 children buried there) State School Museum (inside City Administration Building) Call for group tours by Harvey Ronglien (State Schooler) Outdoor Audio Tour Stations-seasonal May 1 - November 1

Do you have a talent that you’d like to share? We are looking for individuals to teach new classes such as dance or gardening. We are also in need of volunteers for a variety of events.

Museum Hours:

Room Rentals Available

Cottage 11 Hours:

Great for weddings, birthdays, retirements, meetings, showers, or family gettogethers! Rooms (capacity): Multi-Purpose Room with kitchen (160), Board Room (50), East Meeting Room (35), West Meeting Room with kitchen (50), South Meeting Room (12), 3rd Floor North Meeting Room, 2nd Floor North Meeting Room Call SeniorPlace for rates and availability.

Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum

TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014

Monday - Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm (Main Entrance) Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm (Enter through the Owatonna Arts Center)

Tuesday – Sunday: 1:00-4:00pm

Tours: Self-guided tours of the main Museum, Cottage 11 & grounds tour are free of charge. (Donations are appreciated.) Guided tours, including a presentation by State School ward Harvey Ronglien, are available. Please contact the Orphanage Museum for details & reservations.

Phone: 507-774-7369 E-mail: museum@ci.owatonna.mn.us Website: www.orphanagemuseum.com The property of the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children, now known as the West Hills Complex, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District.

Learn the history of the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children • Tour Cottage 11, original cottage that housed boys 6-13 (1923-1945)

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TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014

Child & Teen Checkups Program Steele County Public Health Nursing Service For optimal performance on the court and in school, make sure to:

Give them regular Child and Teen Checkups (a well-child checkup) at your clinic and dentist.

Child and Teen Checkups are available to children from birth through age 20 who are covered by Minnesota state health plans such as: • Medical Assistance • Minnesota Care • South Country Health Alliance • Blue Plus

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FALL SWIM SEASON BEGINS MONDAY, September 15th!

Atlantis Swimming welcomes swimmers of all levels ages 6 and above. Participation in meets is not required, but is encouraged, for upper level swimmers.

Swim club is held at the OJHS pool Monday-Friday at the following times: Bronze level swims from 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Silver level swims from 6:45-8:00 p.m.

Gold level swims from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Information regarding swim levels and registration materials can be found on our website:

www.teamunify.com/mnsst Feel free to contact Coach Mark Vininski directly at

atlantisswimmingfederation@gmail.com or 612-860-2599

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