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

[Lisa Patterson]

From: Roger Steinbrock 
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 8:17 AM
Subject: Today's News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department

 

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                LPRD celebrating over 60 years of service to the
Lawrence Community

In Today's News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation For Tuesday,
September 4, 2007

 

1)       Still Time To Enroll In Fall Classes For Adults

2)       Grandparents Day Celebrated At Indoor Aquatic Center

 

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1)

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

PREPARED BY:  Laurel Kupka, 785-832-3458

STILL TIME TO ENROLL IN FALL CLASSES FOR ADULTS

 

LAWRENCE - Several Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department adult
fitness and special interest classes begin next week with limited space
available.

 

Beginning French, a class for ages 16 and up, is offered from 7:15 to
8:45 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29 The cost is $42.
Participants learn basic French, which is ideal for both business and
travel. This course will focus on practical vocabulary and elementary
grammar.

 

Core and More is for ages 16 and up and provides an exciting and
challenging workout. The class incorporates intervals of jump rope,
polymetrics, resistance bands and cone-drills to achieve the ultimate
fat-burning workout. Core and More can be modified for all fitness
levels and is offered from 6:45 to 7:40 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 11
through Nov. 1. The cost is $34.

 

Digital Scrapbooking teaches participants how to use Microsoft Word to
import and edit digital images and arrange them into a photo album.
Designed for ages 16 and up, the class is offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 17. The cost is $45.

 

Spanish Made E-Z teaches the basics of the Spanish language: ABC's,
numbers, colors, days of the week and much more in a fun and educational
setting. Spanish Made E-Z is open to ages 16 and up and is offered from
7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 13 through Nov. 1. The cost is $42.

 

Zumba Interval, a fitness class for ages 16 and up, is offered from 9 to
9:50 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3. The cost is $30.  Zumba
Interval combines high energy and motivating music with unique dance
moves and combinations designed to improve coordination, and increase
cardio strength and flexibility. This class utilizes the principles of
fitness intervals and resistance and strength training to ensure an
all-over body workout.

 

Enrollment can be completed online at www.lprd.org or at a Lawrence
Parks and Recreation 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 Dr/; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730
Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South
Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St. 

For more information, contact Jo Ellis, recreation instruction
supervisor, 832-7930.

 

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PREPARED BY:  Roger Steinbrock, 785-832-3458

GRANDPARENTS DAY CELEBRATED AT INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER

LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate
Grandparents Day at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.,
(adjacent to Free State High School) Sunday, Sept. 9.

 

>From 1 to 5:45 p.m., admission to the pool is free for grandparents when
accompanied by a grandchild. Kids and adults can enjoy the water slides,
diving boards, interactive spray features, water volleyball areas and
water basketball areas. There is also zero-depth entry for easy water
access.

 

For more information contact, Jai Hoyer, aquatics programmer, at
832-SWIM.

 

There will be an additional Grandparents Day this fall on Sunday, Nov.
11.

 

 

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Roger Steinbrock

Marketing Supervisor

Lawrence Parks & Recreation Department

947 New Hampshire Street, Suite 200B

Lawrence KS  66044

785.832.3458

www.lprd.org

 

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