[E-updates] News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department

[Lisa Patterson]

From: Roger Steinbrock 
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 7:49 AM
Subject: News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department

Today's News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation For Thursday, November 18,
2004

1)	Winter On The Prairie To Be Held At Prairie Park Nature Center
2)	Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center To Offer Drop-In Aerobic Classes

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1)
PREPARED BY:  Roger Steinbrock, 832-3458
WINTER ON THE PRAIRIE TO BE HELD AT PRAIRIE PARK NATURE CENTER
LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Prairie Park Nature
Center along with the University of Kansas Natural History Museum will hold
Winter on the Prairie, Sunday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Prairie Park
Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.

This special event will feature programs and activities regarding how
animals survive winter on the prairie.  

Activities include: investigating the insulating quality of fur; owl pellet
dissection; winter bird feeding; winter tracks and how animals acclimate to
cold temperatures.

Winter on the Prairie will also feature two programs with live animals
scheduled for 1:30 and 3 p.m.

For more information on Winter on the Prairie, contact Prairie Park Nature
Center at 832-7980.

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2)
PREPARED BY:  Jai Hoyer, 785-832-7946
LAWRENCE INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO OFFER DROP-IN AEROBIC CLASSES
LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Aquatic Division will
hold drop-in water fitness classes between Monday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Dec.
3. 

Water walking and water aerobics classes will be open to the public at the
Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive and Carl Knox Natatorium, located
on the campus of Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana St.  

Individuals interested in attending are required to pay regular daily
admission at the aquatic centers and be at least sixteen years of age.
Pre-registration is not required.  Space is limited in each class and will
be available on a first come, first serve basis.  

The following is a list of classes available to the public:  

Monday, Nov. 22; Monday, Nov. 29; Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 3
Dawn Patrol          6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at the Indoor Aquatic Center

Monday, Nov. 22; Monday, Nov. 29; Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 3
Aqua Abs             7:30 to 8 a.m. at the Indoor Aquatic Center

Monday, Nov. 22; Monday, Nov. 29; Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 3
Shallow Shakers   8:15 to 9 a.m. at the Indoor Aquatic Center

Tuesday, Nov. 23; Tuesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 2
Water Warriors    6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at the Indoor Aquatic Center

Tuesday, Nov. 23; Tuesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 2
Wet 'n' Wild         6:30-7:30 a.m. at Carl Knox Natatorium


Tuesday, Nov. 23; Tuesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 2
TNT                        6:45-7:45 p.m. at the Indoor Aquatic Center

Water aerobics are generally performed in water that is no deeper than chest
level. As with any exercise program, Lawrence Parks and Recreation
encourages interested individuals to talk to their healthcare professional
or physician prior to taking part in an exercise class. 

Daily admission is $3.75 for adults 18-59 years old and $2.50 for teenagers
and senior citizens.  

For more information, contact Lori Madaus, aquatics manager, at
(785)832-7946.




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

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