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aGes 16 and uP n strong. This class combines bodyweight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric moves synced to original music specifically designed to match every single move Ages 16 and up on Saturdays at 9:30 am Fee is $40R/$55NR Classes held at Cimbalo Fitness Center 1203 N. 24th Avenue, Melrose Park. n middle eastern Belly dance. This form of dance has been used for centuries for exercise, fun, and fitness. The class will strengthen your inner core muscles and flexibility. Please bring a hip scarf if you have one. For ages 16 and up on Tuesdays at 6:45 pm Fee is $40R/ $55NR. Classes held at Cimbalo Fitness Center 1203 N. 24th Avenue, Melrose Park.

55 and older

GouinPool&WaterSlidePasses!

Get your Resident Early Bird Passes for GOUIN POOL & WATER Slides. Available March -April 29, $50

Regular Season Pass fee after May 1: $70 Resident/$90 Non Resident/$40 Senior Pass (55+). To purchase a pass please stop in at:

George A Leoni Complex, 800 N 17th Avenue in Melrose Park (708-716-4822)

Grant Park Recreation Center, 44 W Golfview Drive in Northlake (708-343-5270)

Gouin Pool & Water Slides, 2400 Scott Street in Franklin Park (847-451-9396 during open season)

For more info, please contact Arianna at 708-343-5270.

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Don’t let bad weather, rainy and cold days get in your way when you can enjoy temperature-controlled indoor tracks for your daily exercise

Grant Park Recreation Center, 44 W. Golfview Drive in Northlake, Indoor Walking Track: 14 laps around the track equals one mile.

George A. Leoni Complex, 800 N. 17th Avenue in Melrose Park Indoor Walking Track: 9 laps around the track equals one mile.

VISIT THE WEBSITE AT WWW.VPDPARK.ORG

or call the office at 708-343-5270 for more information on Batting Cages and the Golf Simulator, Early Childhood, Athletic Programs, Fitness Classes at Cimbalo Fitness Center, Active Adults and Special Recreation Programs Follow VPD on Facebook n Yoga for the Actively Aging. A gentle yoga class that is designed to maintain healthy joints, muscular flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination Poses can be done using a chair or free-standing according to your abilities. For 55 and older, pay $1 drop-in fee. No registration needed Under 55, register and pay $40R/$55NR

Ongoing every Tuesday, 11 am at Grant Park Recreation Center and every Thursday at 1 pm at George Leoni Complex (new location) kids and teens n multi sports. Kids are introduced to a new sport each week Sports include soccer, field hockey, ultimate sports, handball and flag football Ages 7-12 from 4 to 4:45 pm on Wednesdays, April 5 to April 26. Fee is $55R/$70NR. George Leoni Complex, 800 N. 17th Avenue in Melrose Park n mini multi sports. Just like Multi Sports, kids are introduced to a new sport each week. Sports include tee ball, soccer, field hockey and beachball volleyball Ages 4-6 from 4 to 4:45 pm on Thursdays, April 6 to April 17. Fee is $55R/$70NR. George Leoni Complex, 800 N. 17th Avenue in Melrose Park n dodgeball. VPD staff will run various dodgeball games throughout the session, including games like Dodgeball, Scatterball and Pirates Prison Ages 10-12 from 4 to 4:45 pm; ages 13-15 from 5 to 5:45 pm on Tuesdays, April 4 to April 25. Fee is $55R/$70NR. George Leoni Complex, 800 N 17th Avenue in Melrose Park n youth speed training. A new and exciting class for youth athletes preparing for their upcoming athletic season Focus is on speed, agility, y coordination and conditioning Ages 8-15 Fee is $40R/$55NR Classes will be held at both Cimbalo Fitness Center and the George A. Leoni Complex.

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homeless ve v terans and needy helped

The Franklin Park American Legion family recently hosted the 6th Annual Stand Down for homeless veterans and those in need Over 50 veterans passed through the Post on January 22 and, thanks to community support and donations, everyone received a hot meal and tables filled with coats, clothing, blankets, shoes, hats, scarves were available for them to take what they needed. Haircuts were also available. Present at the event were representatives of organizations dedicated to helping veterans such as VFW Service Officers, Illinois Department of VA Services, Hines VA V Hospital, Honor Flight Chicago and Cook County Veterans Services Following the Stand Down, clothing that was left did not go to waste it was delivered to the Midwest Veterans Closet in North Chicago Pictured, left to right, Bill McMurray, y Rosie McMurray, y Tom Zito, Mike and Karen Special, Cathy Zito and Closet Manager Carrie Price spaghetti dinner Fundraiser sunday, march 26 legion Post Blood drive march 18

The Franklin Park American Legion Junior Auxiliary will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, March 26. The public is invited Doors open at 4 pm; dinner served from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at the Post, 9757 Pacific Avenue in Franklin Park. Cash bar available. Ticket includes salad, spaghetti, meatballs and dessert To purchase tickets ($13 per person and $5 for children under 10) call Pat Kowalski at 847-366-2857 by March 21.

Give blood on Saturday, March 18 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Legion, 9757 S Pacific in Franklin Park To schedule an appointment, call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code 10053696 Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome To prepare, eat well, hydrate and bring an ID.