[E-updates] News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation

[Lisa Patterson]

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From: Roger Steinbrock 
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 7:07 AM
Subject: News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation


Today's News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation For Thursday, December 02,
2004


		1) Winter/Spring Enrollment To Begin
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1)
Prepared by Roger Steinbrock, marketing supervisor, 785-832-3458
WINTER/SPRING ENROLLMENT TO BEGIN 
LAWRENCE - The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces enrollment
for Winter/Spring 2005 classes and activities will begin Monday, Dec. 6, at
its recreation facilities. 

The 2005 Winter/Spring Activities Guide will be distributed through the
Sunday, Dec. 5, edition of the Lawrence Journal-World, as well as at any
Parks and Recreation Department facility including the: Community Building,
115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.;
Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic
Center, 4706 Overland Drive; South Park Recreation Center, 1141
Massachusetts St. or its Administrative Office; 947 New Hampshire St., Suite
200B. Courses available can also be found on-line at www.lprd.org
<http://www.lprd.org> .

Citizens have several options for registering for classes including online,
faxing, mailing or visiting a neighborhood recreation center or the Indoor
Aquatic Center.  Online enrollment can be accessed from a link on the
Lawrence Parks and Recreation website at www.lprd.org <http://www.lprd.org>
.  Online enrollment will begin Sunday, Dec. 5.

The department has developed over 250 programs and activities in which
citizens of all ages may participate.  Programs and activities range from
swim lessons to strength training for seniors, from tiny tots tennis to
adult softball.

Spring break camps are also included, as well as new programs that include
dance and seasonal arts classes for children. Adult kickball is also
returning, as well as new adult leagues in dodgeball.  

All program registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Certain
classes and programs have minimum or maximum enrollment. Registration is
required before the first class.  Waiting lists will be formed when programs
are filled and every attempt will be made to accommodate people on waiting
lists.

Discounts are available for adults over 60 years of age, and the department
also has a scholarship program for those needing assistance with payment.
Scholarship applications are available at all recreation centers. No one
meeting scholarship criteria will be denied participation in any department
program.

For addition information regarding Park and Recreation activities, contact
the department at 785-832-7930.

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Roger Steinbrock
Marketing Supervisor
Lawrence Parks & Recreation Dept.
785.832.3458
www.lprd.org <http://www.lprd.org> 

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