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

[Lisa Patterson]

From: Roger Steinbrock 
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 8:04 AM
Subject: News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department

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Lawrence Parks and Recreation celebrating 60 years of service to the Lawrence Community in 2006

Today's News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation For Tuesday, November 30, 2005


			1) Winter/Spring Activity Registration To Begin
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PREPARED BY:  Roger Steinbrock, 785-832-3458
WINTER/SPRING ACTIVITY REGISTRATION TO BEGIN 
LAWRENCE - The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces enrollment for Winter/Spring 2006 classes and activities will begin Monday, Dec. 5, at its recreation facilities. 

The 2006 Winter/Spring Activities Guide will be distributed through the Sunday, Dec. 4, 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.; the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.  Courses available can also be found on-line at www.lprd.org <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. 4.

The department has developed over 350 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. 

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 the Wee Folks Scholarship Fund in support of 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 Parks and Recreation activities, contact the department at 785-832-3450.

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

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