2023 Fall Active Adults Program Guide

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FALL FALL 2023 2023

ACTIVE ADULTS PROGRAM GUIDE

FUN, FRIENDSHIP & FITNESS FUN, FRIENDSHIP & FITNESS

3 Easy Ways to Register

ONLINE

Prior to registering online, you must set up a household account. Visit kvpd.com, click "Register Online" and click "Log In/Create Account". Once your account is created, you may search the online catalogue for programming and events. Click the program you want to register for and follow the directions. All online registrations require payment at the time of registering.

PHONE

Call us at (815) 939-1311 to register over the phone. All phone registrations require payment at the time of registering.

INPERSON

You may register in person at the Bird Park Administrative Office, KVPD Rec Center or Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena during business hours.

Payment Options

We accept cash, check and credit cards. All phone and online registrations require a credit card. All credit cards are subject to a convenience fee with a minimum charge amount of $1.00.

Deadlines

Please note all registration deadlines in this guide. Registrations will not be accepted past the class deadline.

Locations

Your Health & Safety Is Our Top Priority!

The health, wellness and safety of our participants is our top priority! For current health and safety information and participant and parent code of conducts, please visit icevalleycentre.com.

Have more questions on programming, events and classes listed in this program guide?

Please contact our staff below!

(815) 929-1885 ex. 3002

Figure Skating Director

(815) 939-1946 ex. 2002

(815) 929-1885 ex. 3003

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Bird Park Administrative Office (815)939-1311
info@kvpdcom Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena 893 W. Station St. Kankakee, IL 60901 (815)939-1946 (815)939-1946 info@kvpd.com 1601 River Road Kankakee, IL 60901 KVPD Rec Center (815)929-1885 (815)929-1801 info@kvpdcom 150 N. Indiana Ave. Kankakee, IL 60901 Bird Park Quarry Building (815)939-1311 (815)933-7338 info@kvpd.com 801 W. Station St. Kankakee, IL 60901
(815)933-7338
Contact Us!
Denton
Manager ardenton@kvpd.com
Ashlee
Recreation
Pace-Tousignant
atousignant@kvpd.com
Angie
Denton
adenton@kvpd.com
Aaron
Athletics Manager/Hockey Director
Bird Park Quarry Building Location
Bird Park Quarry Building

Let's Start Painting!

We will be working on technique, brush strokes & blending while using acrylic paints with instructor Sally McCotter After we are comfortable, we will create a masterpiece!

For ages 40+ Class meets at the Bird Park Quarry Building, located at Bird Park (893 W Station St in Kankakee)

Pre-registration is required

Instructor Sally McCotter has been an artist for over 40 years. She specializies in several mediums and techniques and loves helping others realize their love of art

Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts

"Faux" Stained Glass

While true stained -glass is very beautiful & challenging; the faux technique to be a more economical choice for all budding Artist’s You will be taught how this technique is used, but the design will be yours to create

For ages 40+ All classes meet at the Bird Park Quarry Building, located at Bird Park (893 W. Station St. in Kankakee). Pre-registration is required. No walk ins please!

Make A Mug

Take some time for yourself, make something new, and spend time with creative people during our Mug Making Class! Take a two-night mug making workshop with a local potter Courtney Zimmerman Night one, you’ll get to hand build a mug of your very own Night two, you’ll get to glaze the mug you made the week before All materials will be provided, you just need to bring your creativity and an apron

For ages 40+ Class meets at the Bird Park Quarry Building, located at Bird Park (893 W Station St in Kankakee) Pre-registration is required

Vintage Crafts

Join for a few hours of fun as we do some DIY projects and hands on crafts. Each month, we will create a new project with Recreation Supervisor Ashlee Denton Release your innner creativity and makes new friends at our Vintage Crafts sessions!

For ages 40+ All classes meet at the Bird Park Quarry Building, located at Bird Park (893 W Station St in Kankakee)

Pre-registration is required No walk ins please!

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Classes Classes

Learn A Language

Have you ever wanted to learn a foreign language, but never had the opportunity? Now is the time! Stay connected and learn a new language from the safety and comfort of your own home via the interactive Zoom platform! Classes will be tailored to the needs of the students enrolled Taught live by a Language in Action, Inc instructor Zoom login information will be emailed to participants before the first class. *No French classes October 9 and November 20.

Bingo

Happiness is yelling BINGO! If your 40+ and enjoy Bingo, then you will want to mark your calendars! Come join us for a morning of fun games and conversation We're playing dime bingo games that include a few special prize games. Coffee will be provided. Participants may bring snacks.

Bingo meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at the Bird Park Quarry Building, located at Bird Park (801 W Station St in Kankakee) Walk ins welcomed!

Learn to Sign

Interested in learning the basics of American Sign Language or communicating with your young child through signing? Join us from the the comfort and convenience of your living room as you learn to sign in a fun, interactive and lively environment

Each session covers new material Taught live on the Zoom platform Zoom login information will be emailed to participants before the first class

Date Day Time Deadline Fee Sept. 27 Oct. 25 Nov. 22 Dec. 27 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wed. Wed. Wed. Wed. Sept. 26 Oct. 24 Nov. 21 Dec. 26 $.10 per card $.10 per card $.10 per card $.10 per card 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm Sept. 8 Oct. 20 Dec. 1 $90 $90 $90 Wed. Wed. Wed. Sept. 13 - Oct. 18 Oct. 25 - Nov. 29 Dec. 6 - Jan. 10
Date Day Time Deadline Fee 10:00-11:00 am 6:00-7:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am 6:00-7:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am 6:00-7:00 pm Sept. 8 Sept. 8 Oct. 20 Oct. 20 Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Sept. 12-Oct. 17 Sept. 13-Oct. 18 Oct. 24-Nov. 28 Oct. 25-Nov. 29 Dec. 5-Jan. 9 Dec. 6-Jan. 10 Tues. Wed. Tues. Wed. Tues. Wed. Spanish 5:00-5:45 pm 5:00-5:45 pm Sept. 8 Oct. 27 Sept. 11-Oct. 23 Oct. 30-Dec. 11 Mon. Mon. French 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm Sept. 8 Oct. 20 Dec. 1 Sept. 13-Oct. 18 Oct. 25-Nov. 29 Dec. 6-Jan. 10 Wed. Wed. Wed. Italian
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Fitness Fitness

Ping Pong Open Play

Table tennis is an Olympic and world championship sport utilizing a ball and paddle, played on a flat table divided into two equal courts by a net fixed across its width at the middle The lightweight hollow ball is volleyed back and forth across the net by small paddles held by the players It can be played as a singles or doubles game. Beginners and advanced players of all ages are welcome! *No Ping-Pong on

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Fall Color Run

FALL run

Get ready Kankakee for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! Throw on all the bright colored clothing you can find and join us for this untimed, vibrant, Color Run/Walk along the Kankakee River during our Fall Color Run! Get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you'll get blasted with color

This lively run is for all ages Early Bird Registrations recieve a Color Run tshirt, Hawaiian lei and sunglasses. Regular Registrations receieve a Hawaiian lei and sunglasses. T-shirts while supplies last

Indoor Coed Volleyball Leagues

Bump, set, spike! Gather your friends and join us for our Fall Coed Volleyball League! Competitive and Recreational Co-Ed Volleyball leagues available starting in November. Five weeks of regular season play followed by a single elimination tournament. Teams will play two games per night.

Games will be played at the KVPD Rec Center, located at 150 N Indiana Ave in Kankakee *No games November 22 and 23

Basketball Open Gym

Join us on the courts each week for our open gym hours! A minimum of 10 players and a maximum of 40 players per session Walk ins are welcomed!

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9:00-11:00 am Sept. 9 Sept. 30 Sat. Early Bird Registration Date Day Time Deadline Fee $35 9:00-11:00 am Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Sat. Regular Registration Date Day Time Deadline Fee $35
6:00-10:00 pm Oct. 22 Nov. 1-Dec. 14 Wed. Recreation League Date Day Time Deadline Fee $225/team 6:00-10:00 pm Oct. 22 Nov. 2-Dec. 14 Thurs. Competitive League Date Day Time Deadline Fee $225/team
1:00-4:00 pm Walk
Sept. 2-April 27 Sat. Date Day Time Deadline Fee R: $5 NR: $8 Family Open Gym Ages 13+ 9:00-11:00 am Walk ins Sept. 1-April 26 Fri. Date Day Time Deadline Fee R: Free NR: $3 First Repsonders Open Gym
Oct. 31, Nov.
Dec.
Date Day Time Deadline Fee Walk ins R: $5 NR: $8 4:00-8:00 pm Tues. Beginning Sept. 5
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Fitness Fitness

Adult Halloween Glow Pickleball

Get your glow with the ghosts and goblins on at our first ever Halloween Glow Pickleball Open Gym! Wear white or if you dare, your spookiest Halloween attire for a fun night under the lights! Pizza will be provided

For ages 18+ The KVPD Rec Center is located at 150 N Indiana Ave in Kankakee

Indoor Walking

Come in from the cold and complete your daily steps during our free Indoor Walking times! No walking on major holidays.

Pickleball Open Gym

Fall Open Gym Pickleball hours return this fall to the KVPD Rec Center! This fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, all wrapped up in one fun game!

Adult Learn to Skate

FThis program introduces the beginner adult skater to the basics of skating at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena As skaters advance, new and exciting skills such as jumps, spins, footwork and artistic elements will be introduced This class also promotes physical fitness and improves balance and coordination while learning proper skating techniques Divided into six levels, adult skaters will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated

For ages 13+. All weekly classes are 45 minutes of instructional time and skate rental is included. A Learn to Skate USA Membership is required * Please note: this class is only a 6 week session No classes November 25

Family Pickleball 101

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the nation This cross generational sport is fun for the whole family but can also be very competitive Instructional Pickleball is for those who’ve never played before or those needing a better understanding of the rules, scoring and overall play. Newer to pickleball and looking to improve your game? Know the rules, but just need a little something else? This 4- Week beginners’ program is what you need!

This class meets at the KVPD Rec Center, located at 150 N Indiana Ave in Kankakee For ages 6+

Learn to Curl

Interested in learning to curl but short on time? Give our two week Learn to Curl class a try! During the first week of class, learn the basics of curling with instructors Scott and Debbie Buchanan During the second week of class, prepare for and play a curling match

For ages 15+ All curlers must have clean shoes with a grip Dress warm!

5:00-8:00 pm Beginning Sept. 11 Mon. Family Open Gym Date Day Time Fee R: $5 NR: $8
9:00-11:00 am KVPD Rec Center Beginning Sept. 5 Mon-Fri Date Day Time Location Fee Free
6:00-7:30 pm Sept. 29 Oct. 6-27 Fri. Date Day Time Deadline Fee $60/person 1:00-3:00 pm Beginning Sept. 5 Tues. Senior Open Gym Date Day Time Fee R: $5 NR: $8 All
Ages
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Open Gym Date Day Time Fee R: $5 NR: $8 Ages 18+ 6 I 893 W Station St Kankakee, IL 60901 (815) 939-1311 Date Day Time Deadline Fee Sept. 8 Oct. 31 $105 $90 10:00-10:45 am 10:00-10:45 am Sat. Sat. Sept. 16-Oct. 28 Nov. 4-Dec. 16*
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Adult
Date Day Time Deadline Fee Sept. 7 $60 10:30 am12:30 pm Sun. Sept. 10 and 17
6:00-10:00 pm Walk ins Oct. 31 Tues. Date Day Time Location Fee $10

Come with us as we drive to Shipshewana, Indiana; The Midwest's Largest Outdoor Flea Market Find bargains on home decor, clothing, produce, plants, tools, crafts, books, beauty supplies, accessories, handmade items, vintage items and everything imaginable Bring comfortable walking shoes (the grounds are a fine gravel), plenty of cash, and large bags to carry your purchases There are electric scooters to rent for your convenience Shopping carts and wagons are also available to rent

The trip departs and returns from/to the Bird Park Quarry Building, located at 893 W. Station St. in Kankakee. For ages 40+.

Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum, in Lisle, Illinois, United States, is a public garden, and outdoor museum with a library, herbarium, and program in tree research including the Center for Tree Science The Arboretum offers something for everyone in an unforgettable, tree-filled setting. Plan on buying lunch.

The trip departs and returns from/to the Bird Park Quarry Building, located at 893 W Station St in Kankakee For ages 40+

Trips Trips

The Andrew Sisters at the Jacob Henry Mansion Matinee

Come enjoy an Lunch Matinee with The Andrew Sisters Sweet Reminder is a dynamic duo that entertains audiences with the hits of yesterday in their unique playful style! Beautiful vocals and interesting harmonies meet light-hearted fun, as Nancy Baumet and Dia Madden invite you to join in an engaging musical experience These former Legacy Girls are no strangers to delighting audiences with their upbeat personalities as well as their great vocals Also includes a self-guided tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion, Lunch, and a self-guided tour of The Old Central Church

The trip departs and returns from/to the Bird Park Quarry Building, located at 893 W. Station St. in Kankakee. For ages 40+.

New Buffalo Four Winds Casino

Come with us as we take you to a day full of fun to Four Winds Casino With over 3,000 of your favorite slot machines, FWC is a guaranteed great time Get lucky with poker, slots and table games Transportation is provided!

The trip departs and returns from/to the Bird Park Quarry Building, located at 893 W. Station St. in Kankakee. For ages 40+.

Key West Trip

Enjoy some fun in the sun on our bus tour to Miami and Key West! This Miami vacation package includes a guided tour featuring many sights in Miami, including famous South Beach, known for its art deco architecture and lively activity You'll also get a chance to see the beautiful Atlantic Ocean This Miami bus trip includes a cruise long the Biscayne Bay, where you will see the elaborate mansions of the rich and famous Your group will also enjoy a bus tour to Key West for the day Finally, you still stop at the beautiful oceanfront Hollywood Beach "Broadwalk", named one of America's best beach boardwalks. Our bus tour to Miami brings you all this excitement in the beautiful Florida sunshine!

Your trip includes:

Motorcoach transportation

8 night lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Miami area

13 meals: 8 breakfasts and 5 dinners

Full day guided tour of Miami

Admission to enchanting Coral Castle

A visit to the exciting Island City of Key West

Enjoy a sightseeing cruise down the "Venice of America"

Fee: $1,485 (per person, double occupancy)

March 2-10, 2024

$75 due at signing Add $404 for single occupancy Presented by Diamond Tours. For questions, please email Ashlee Denton at ardenton@kvpd.com.

Date Day Time Deadline Fee Sept. 1 $73 8:00 am-6:00 pm Sept. 13 Wed.
Date Day Time Deadline Fee Sept. 29 8:45 am-5:00 pm Oct. 11 Wed.
Date Day Time Deadline Fee Oct. 24 $75 9:15 am-4:15 pm Nov. 8 Wed.
Date Day Time Deadline Fee Nov. 29 8:00 am-6:00 pm Dec. 13 Wed. $50 $53
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