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Mokena Community Park District 708-390-2401 www.mokenapark.com 2021 FALL Program Guide Mission Statement: The Mokena Community Park District is committed to Table of Contents enhancing lives through the power of recreation by providing exceptional Director Digest 3 parks, facilities, programs, events, and services for all to explore Special Events 4-8 and enjoy. Vision: Working together to build an active, vibrant, welcoming, connected Trips 9 safe and healthy community. Early Childhood 10-11 Values: Our mission is guided by these values: Collaboration, Community Youth Programs/Athletics 12-19 Engagement, Safety, Sustainability, Cleanliness, Comfort and Inclusion. Tween/Teen 20-21 Adult Programs/Athletics 22-24 Administration Center Golden Agers 25 10925 La Porte Road, Mokena The Oaks Recreation & Phone: (708) 390-2401 26-27 Hours: Monday–Friday Fitness Center 9:00am–5:00pm Open Gym 28 Website: www.mokenapark.com Fitness Programs 29-31 Email: [email protected] *Office will be closed on September 6 Health & Wellness Events 32 Parties 34 Facility Rentals 35 The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center Yunker Park 36 10847 La Porte Road, Mokena Park Offerings 37 Phone: (708) 390-2343 Registration Information 38 Hours Monday–Friday General Information 39 5:00am–8:00pm Park District Connections 40 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am–3:00pm Park Locations 41 Administration Staff Program Locations Greg Vitale, MPA, CPRP-Executive Director Bow Doc Archery Dawn Morsovillo-Administrative Assistant/Safety Coordinator 18801 Wolf Rd., Mokena Patti Parli, CPRP-Superintendent of Finance and HR Gym-kinetics Karen LaPointe, Accounting/Payroll Coordinator 19220 Ridge Rd., Mokena Kara Jelderks, CPRP-Superintendent of Recreation Frankfort Founders Community Center 140 Oak Street, Frankfort 60423 Rebecca Hornig, CPRP-Recreation Supervisor/Special Events & Trips Main Park Laurel Welch-Marketing Coordinator 10925 La Porte Road, Mokena Shakena Sampson-Customer Service/Recreation Support Mokena Elementary School (MES): Sam Sigrist-Customer Service/Recreation Support 11244 Willowcrest Lane, Mokena Mokena Intermediate School (MIS): Maintenance Staff 11331 West 195th Street, Mokena Jim VanGennep, CPRP, CPSI, CPO-Superintendent of Parks & Mokena Junior High School: Facilities 19815 Kirkstone Way, Mokena Luke Davis, Bill Kausal, Kim Limanowski, Kristin Potocki, Nova Quarter Horse Ranch: Rodger Rottmann, Wayne Wollenzien, 10129 West 187th Street, Mokena Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center: The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center Staff 10847 La Porte Road, Mokena (Walnut, Rachel Bauer, CPRP-Manager of Recreation Facility Operations Cypress, Chestnut, Multi-purpose Room, Kristin Ehler, CPRP, ACE Health Coach, AFAA and NCCPT-Fitness & Field House) Wellness Supervisor Recreation Program Center: Wendy Jacob-Operations Supervisor 10925 La Porte Road, Mokena Shaun Ziems– Oaks Maintenance Supervisor (South end of Main Park) Yoga Life Center: CPRP—Certified Park & Recreation Professional; 19820 Wolf Road, Mokena CPSI—Certified Playground Safety Inspector; Yunker Park: CPO—Certified Pool Operator. 10824 La Porte Road, Mokena (Professional staff certifications through the National Recreation & Park (Band Shell, Splash Park, Community Association (NRPA) Gardens, Dog Park, Red Barn) District Digest Dear Mokena Community Park District Residents and Visitors: Board of Commissioners Thank you for taking the time to read to the 2021 Fall President Program Guide! Bob Lindbloom Now that Covid-19 restrictions have loosened, we are able to Vice President bring back some of your favorite special events such as Steve Jacobson Woofstock (September 12), Halloween Hollow (October 8 and 9), Breakfast with Santa (December 4) and Winter Jump Fest Secretary (January 7). We are also able to once again offer some of our Mary Louise Knoerzer regular programs such as Youth Basketball, Indoor Open Gym and Adult Trips. The guide also features several new programs Treasurer such as Youth Field Trips during days off of school (Adventure Mike Gandy Days), several Language classes, Rock Painting, Youth Magic classes, Babysitting courses, Lunchtime Bingo for Seniors and Commissioner unique Cooking programs (Hot Chocolate Bombs, Tik Tok Jeff Apel Cooking, etc.). Commissioner There is no better time to join the new and improved Oaks Dan Gilbert Recreation and Fitness Center for your fitness goals. The fitness center, lobby, locker rooms and meeting rooms are Commissioner receiving a modern facelift that includes a new, contemporary Kathryn O’Connor color scheme and brand new flooring. We are also in the process of replacing all of our sectorized equipment with a Legal Counsel brand new, state-of-the-art line. This is just the beginning of a John O’Driscoll multi-year modernization plan that is sure to improve your fitness experience. Park Board Meetings Construction on the new Whisper Creek Park, located at Regan Park District Board Road and Whisper Creek Way, is also taking shape. The park Meetings are held on the will feature a brand new playground, outdoor fitness fourth Tuesday of each equipment, a walking trail, basketball Drop-shot, a gazebo and month, at The Oaks more. The park is tentatively scheduled to open this fall. Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 La Porte Please take advantage of our programs, parks and facilities. We Road, Mokena, have a lot to offer and we would love to see you this fall! at 6:00 pm. Sincerely, Greg Vitale, MPA, CPRP Executive Director 10925 La Porte Rd., Mokena, IL 60448 | p: 708.390.2401 3 Special Events 4 Register online at www.mokenapark.com | e: [email protected] 10925 La Porte Rd., Mokena, IL 60448 | p: 708.390.2401 5 Special Events 6 Register online at www.mokenapark.com | e: [email protected] 10925 La Porte Rd., Mokena, IL 60448 | p: 708.390.2401 7 Special Events 8 Register online at www.mokenapark.com | e: [email protected] Trips Family Fun Day at Nova Sunday, November 7th 12:00—2:00pm Giddy up cowboys and cowgirls! Come spend a fantastic family afternoon "horsin’ around" at Nova Quarter Horses, Inc in Mokena. Your family will bond with the horses by learning to groom, saddle, and have a riding lesson. Lunch will be served. All skill levels welcome. Jeans and hard soled shoes required. Transportation is on your own, please meet at Nova Horse Quarter Ranch. Ages: 7+ Fee: $120 pair/$50 additional rider Cinderella at Paramount Theatre Chicago Christmas Lights Tour Enjoy this show from the genius Travel with us through Downtown Chicago to see minds of Rodgers & Hammerstein, the beautiful Christmas light displays! Our first masters behind the Sound of Music & stop will be at the Planetarium Overlook for a Oklahoma! Experience one of the most panoramic view of the city. We will then travel beloved and cherished fairy along Lake Shore Drive to Lincoln Park, North tales live on Paramount’s stage and Michigan Avenue, and a stop at Millennium Park with all the spectacle and splendor to view the city Christmas tree, the skating and you’ve come to expect. This the Bean. After viewing all off these beautiful mesmerizing production gives us a lights we will take a 1.5 hour stop at the German familiar yet reimagined take on the Christkindl market at Daley Plaza. We will also be story families have returned to over and over across in close proximity to Macy’s Flagship State Street generations. Experience jaw-dropping magic as you’ve Store. Fee includes: Bus tour, tour guide and tips never seen before. From pumpkins into carriages to for guide. tattered rags into a beautiful gown, this show will Instructor: Rebecca H. delight and enchant young and old alike. After all, Location: Yunker Park Bandshell you’re never too young for a little magic and never too Age: All Ages old to believe. You may know the story, but you’ve Day: Wednesday never seen it like this. Before the show enjoy a buffet Dates Time Fee R/NR lunch that includes salad, rolls, hot entrees & sides, Dec 1 3:30pm departure $40/$48 dessert and all non-alcoholic beverages. Fee includes: After Nov 1 $45/$53 Floor seat tickets, lunch & mini coach bus transportation. Instructor: Rebecca H. Location: Yunker Park Bandshell Age: All Ages Day: Wednesday Dates Time Fee R/NR Nov 17 11am departure $85/$100 After Oct 17 $90/$105 Adventure Days-Kid’s Days Off School Day off of school with nothing to do? Come hang out at Mokena Park District and go on an adventure with us! Doors open at 8am and the adventure doesn’t end until 6pm. We will be making crafts, testing out some science experiments and of course a field trip! The day will be filled with endless fun! Register early to make sure you get a spot. Grades: K-6 Haunted Trails-Joliet Enchanted Castle-Lombard Day: Wednesday Day: Friday Date: December 8 Date: November 12 Time: 8am-6pm; Field trip time is Time: 8am-6pm; Field trip time is from 9:30am-4pm from 9:30am-4pm Fee R/NR: $45/$50 Fee R/NR: $45/$50 Meeting Location: Program Center Meeting Location: Program Center 10925 La Porte Rd., Mokena, IL 60448 | p: 708.390.2401 9 Early Childhood Programs Art Development PeeWee Picassos Wiggles & Giggles Does your child love to color, draw, and paint? You This class is for your little one who is not quite ready and your budding artist will enjoy the slow pace in to separate. Parent and child will wiggle and giggle this relaxed class of creative fun together. Simple their way through this fun-filled class while paper projects, cutting, gluing and stretching their muscles and marching to music. paints will get your young artist off Activities will vary each week using balls, balloons, to a