March 2012 SPRING - SUMMER 2012 Big Rig Event Fire Engines…Dump Trucks...Front Loaders...Skid Steers...Tractors! Do your kids get excited when they see a big dump truck rumbling by or the flashing lights of a police car? Put your imagination in gear, grab your Bob the Builder hard hat – and head on down to Waunakee’s newest event, the Big Rig Gig, on June 10, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ripp Park. Kids of all ages can climb on, explore, and get up close with their favorite big rigs including a skid steer, snow plow, tractor, front loader, fire engine, dump truck, police car, construction trucks, and much more! Parents bring your cameras. Admission is FREE! Don’t miss this event! Date: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Time: No Horn Zone - 11:00 a.m. to Noon Where: Ripp Park - 213 Dorn Drive Noise Zone - Noon to 2:00 p.m.

6th Annual Tri 4 Schools Community Health, Youth Triathlon Energy and Activity The Village Center is excited to be partnering with the Waunakee Aquatic Center and Tri 4 Schools to offer a youth Fair triathlon this spring. This is a new event for 2012 and will be The Waunakee-WWestport Lions Club and Waunakee held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Waunakee Aquatic Utilities along with the Village Center will be holding the 6th Center and High School. Every dollar raised for this event will annual Community Health, Energy and Activity Fair on March be distributed to the schools of our participants to fund ath- 10, 2012 at the Village Center. letics and nutrition programs, equipment, and other resources This is a free event, open to all ages and will include to teach kids about making healthy choices. community groups, health screenings, information booths Registration is currently open at: www.tri4schools.com. and energy demonstrations. Informational booths that range- We will need over 100 volunteers to make this event a suc- from preschooler to senior programs and materials. cess so if you are interested in helping, please call the Village Mark your calendars to bring your family to this fun and Center at 850-55992. We are also in need of sponsors for the educational event. Everyone that attends will be eligible to event, with many different levels available. If you are interested win great door prizes. in this sponsorship please contact us.

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Youth Forest Friends: Theatre Animal Workshop Activities It's time to come out of hibernation Preschool PLAYtime Early Release and rub the sleepies out of your eyes! Explore the arts through music, Bring your little one in for an afternoon movement, visual arts and dramatic play, These programs offers a fun and of fun spring stories and activities. Hand fostering creativity and imagination. entertaining opportunity for children in stuff your very own raccoon or brown Students will be introduced to: creative grades K-4 on afternoons when they are bear, name it and make a wish on a rain- dramatization, rhythmic movement to released from school early. bow star. Enjoy spring activities and a music, creative storytelling, pretend play The school district provides trans- snack before you head home with your and use of props. Caretakers are able portation to the Village Center. Parents and encouraged to participate in classes. must pick up their children by 4:00 p.m. new friend! Children ages 3 and 4 should Fee: R $45.00/NR $55.00 Fee: $15.00 per day be accompanied by an adult. Fee: R $20.00/NR $30.00 Date: Friday, March 16 to May 11, 2012 Alien Invasion Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Time: 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ages: 3 to 4 Join us for early release "Alien Ages: 3 to 10 Course: 12347.212 Invasion" program. Activities include: Course: 12720.212 Instructor: Alanna Reeves intergalactic music, games, arts and crafts. Snack will be provided. Date: Friday, March 23, 2012 Creative Drama Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Young Rembrandts Explore the arts through music, Drawing is the fundamental skill of movement, visual arts and dramatic play, Grades K - 2 Grades 3 - 4 the visual arts that can and should be fostering creative play and imagination. 12730.112 12731.112 learned by all children. Young Students will be introduced to: creative Welcome to “Thneedville” Rembrandts® teaches drawing skills dramatization, mime basics, rhythmic while developing learning skills that give movement to music, creative storytelling, Join the adventure!! Activities include children an academic advantage in the pretend play, and use of props. The final Dr. Suess themed games lead by Village classroom. Young Rembrandts' unique class will include a "greatest hits" day Center staff, arts and craft activities and and proven method was developed by where the participants will share their snacks will be provided. favorite activities with parents. Date: Friday, May 25, 2012 an artist and educator. For over 20 years Fee: R $50.00/NR $60.00 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. we have delivered a top quality class- room experience that is fun, engaging, Date: Friday, March 16 to May 11, 2012 Time: 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grades K - 2 Grades 3 - 4 educational and affordable. Date: Thursdays Ages: 5 to 7 12730.212 12731.212 April 12 to May 31, 2012 Course: 12345.212 Instructor: Alanna Reeves Children’s Preschool Fee: R $84.00/NR $94.00 Birthday Time: 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Actor's Workshop Party Ages: 3 ½ to 5 Join us for a class that will let your Course: 12717.212 child express themselves through vocal With a variety of activities for all and physical exploration. Students will be ages and interests, you will enjoy a party Elementary introduced to the basics of acting includ- that is as special as your child is! You may Fee: R $88.00/NR $98.00 ing: stage directions and movements, decorate the private party room and Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. facial expressions, vocal clarity and inter- bring in food and drinks to complement Ages: 6 to 12 pretation, gestures, improvisational acting, the party. Parties are for up to 15 chil- Course: 12716.212 concentration, and memorization. The dren ($5.00 for each additional child, final class will include a short presentation maximum of 20). All parties must have at Cartooning for parents. least 2-4 adults to assist with supervision. Fee: R $92.00/NR $102.00 Fee: R $55.00/NR $65.00 For more info or to book your Time: 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Date: Friday, March 16 to May 11, 2012 event, call Heidi at 850-5992. Booking Ages: 6 to 12 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. one month in advance is recommended. Course: 12715.212 Ages: 8 to 12 Basic Party: R $120.00/NR $150.00 Course: 12346.212 Theme Party: R $150.00/NR $180.00 Instructor: Alanna Reeves

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Spring Tumbling TUMBLE BUGS WITH PARENT - AGES 18 MONTHS TO 3 Come explore landscapes, sing songs, play silly games with the parachute and much more. Participants work on their fine and gross motor skills with an emphasis on coordination, strength, balance and socialization, through the use of fun and kid friendly gymnastics equipment. This parent participation class is a wonderful first step class for any youngster. *Monday Course: 11392.212 9:20 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. March 5 to May 14, 2012 Fee: R $55.00/NR $65.00 Thursday Course: 11394.212 10:35 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. March 8 to May 10, 2012 Fee: R $55.00/NR $65.00

**Saturday Course: 11395.212 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. March 3 to May 19, 2012 Fee: R $55.00/NR $65.00

LEAPIN LIZARDS - AGES 3 TO 5 Come learn more about tumbling and gymnastics as a Leapin Lizard. This class is for children who are comfortable without their par- ents participating. Circuits and games will be set up each day to emphasize independence, confidence, fine and gross motor skills, strength, flexibility and socialization. This is the perfect class for the increasingly active child. *Monday Course: 12376.212 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. March 5 to May 14, 2012 Fee: R $70.00/NR $80.00 *Monday Course: 12392.212 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. March 5 to May 14, 2012 Fee: R $70.00/NR $80.00 *Monday Course: 12383.212 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. March 5 to May 14, 2012 Fee: R $70.00/NR $80.00 Thursday Course: 12380.212 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. March 8 to May 10, 2012 Fee: R $70.00/NR $80.00 **Saturday Course: 12378.212 9:05 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. March 3 to May 19, 2012 Fee: R $70.00/NR $80.00

ROCK N ROLLERS - AGES 6 TO 9 Come discover the foundations of gymnastics as a Rock N Roller. Handstands, cartwheels, bridges, bars, beam, vault and floor exercises are just a few of the fun skills that are included in these lessons. This is a great class for the advancing Leapin Lizard. *Monday Course: 11388.212 4:55 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. March 5 to May 14, 2012 Fee: R $77.00/NR $87.00 **Saturday Course: 11378.212 9:55 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. March 3 to May 19, 2012 Fee: R $77.00/NR $87.00

TUMBLE STARS - MUST COMPLETE ROCK N ROLLERS This class is for participants who are ready to work on more advanced skills in a fast paced atmosphere. Participants will be fine tuning their already learned skills and will be progressing towards combination skills on the beam, bars, vault and the floor. We encourage all participants to register for Rock N Rollers before taking Tumble Stars.

*Monday Course: 11387.212 5:55 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. March 5 to May 14, 2012 Fee: R $77.00/NR $87.00 **Saturday Course: 11397.212 11:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. March 3 to May 19, 2012 Fee: R $77.00/NR $87.00 *No classes - Monday, April 2, 2012 **No classes - Saturday, March 10 and April 7, 2012

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Ice Skating at the Ice Pond Fee: R $120.00/NR: $130.00 Tuesdays - April 3 to May 22, 2012 School Director: Jean Calzavara-UUhlmann Program Coordinator: Heidi Kluesner Course 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:50 p.m. Lessons Include: Little Skaters 41743.212 41746.212 41751.212 •Instruction by high quality U.S. Figure Skating Instructors Snowplow Sam 1 41741.212 41744.212 41747.212 •U.S. Figure Skating membership and Snowplow Sam 2 41742.212 41745.212 41749.212 a membership card, record book and stickers, year patch and level patch Snowplow Sam 3 41750.212 for completion of each level. •Free rental skates during lessons Basic 1 42742.212 42744.212 (limited amount) •30 minutes of practice ice for each 30 Basic 2 42741.212 42745.212 minute class time Basic 3 42746.212 What to wear: Basic 4 - 8 42747.212 •Helmets are required for all Little Skaters/Snowplow Sam’s and Adult 1 - 4 43741.212 recommended for all students •Skates with toe picks are required for Free Skate 1 - 6 42748.212 all Snowplow Sam students, Hockey skates are allowed for Basic 1-4 Little Skaters Snowplow Sam 3 •Wear gloves or mittens and warm layered clothing (no jeans) This class is designed for ages 3 to 4 This class is designed for ages 4 to years old and will help the youngest 6 years old and will help develop prelimi- skater develop coordination on the ice nary coordination and strength necessary with the use of games and toys. This is to maneuver on the ice. The focus is an entry level class for children who have on fun and games while learning begin- not skated before, an adult must accom- ning skating skills. You must complete pany each skater on the ice. Snowplow Sam 2 to move on to this class level. Snowplow Sam 1 This class is designed for ages 4 to 6 Basic 1 - 8 years old and will help develop prelimi- This class is designed for ages 7 and nary coordination and strength necessary older to learn the fundamentals for the to maneuver on the ice. The focus is on sport. The eight levels of the program fun and games while learning beginning will introduce the fundamental moves: Free Skate skating skills. forward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, Each Free Skate level is divided into turns and mohawks. four sections: moves in the field, spins, Snowplow Sam 2 dance/footwork sequence and jumps. This class is designed for ages 4 to 6 Adult 1 - 4 The Free Skate levels are designed to and will help develop preliminary coordi- This class is designed for the begin- give skaters a strong foundation on which nation and strength necessary to maneu- ning adult skater. It will promote physical to build their skills. This is the point ver on the ice. The focus is on fun and fitness as well as improve balance and where the skater can choose whether to games while learning beginning skating coordination while learning proper skat- pursue a recreational or competitive skills. You must complete Snowplow Sam ing techniques. Divided into four levels, approach to the sport of figure skating. 1 to move on to this class. adult skaters will progress at an individual This class is for participants who have rate while being challenged and motivat- completed Basic 1 - 8. ed. This is the program for people who look at skating as an enjoyable way for a fit and healthy lifestyle.

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Summit Cheerleading Camp with Youth Cheer Wisconsin Family Night: Attend this camp to learn some Outdoor Summer basic cheerleading routines with the Programs Cheer Wisconsin. Athletes are taught Exploratory basic dance and motion skills along with Boating Safety Class basic stunting. No tumbling skill or previ- The Madison Sail and Power Ever wonder what type of programs ous experience necessary! Squadron is offering this "America's we offer here at the Village Center? If Fee: R $35.00/NR $45.00 Boating Course" course. The class is suit- you are interested in our upcoming pro- Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 able for most ages and skill levels begin- grams or have never been to the Village Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ning as early as age 12. Center, come check out the mini stations Ages: 6 to 14 All classes are led by DNR certified where you can meet the instructors and Course: 11382.212 instructors with advanced boating educa- try out different activities and programs. Instructor: Jerry Wheeler tion credentials. Students that successfully Activities will include: tumbling, Tri 4 complete the written exam will earn a Schools, Young Rembrandts, disc golf, Cheerstar Class with DNR safe boating certificate. We require Play in Your Park, Taekwondo, After students under the age of 16 to be School Programs and much more. Travel Cheer Wisconsin accompanied by a parent/guardian. to each station and win a prize! Cheer Star classes are designed to Fee: $40.00 Fee: $4.00/family - Resident teach entry level cheer skills to preschool Date: Tuesday, April 24 to May 22, 2012 $8.00/family - Non Resident and school-aged children, including basic Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free! for Family FIT Pass tumbling, cheers, chants, dances, jumps, Ages: 12 and up Members/Summit Members arm motions, and performance. Emphasis Course: 15331.212 Date: Friday, April 20, 2012 is placed on having fun through perform- Instructor: Jim Pahl-WWasha Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ance, correct technique and form, and building the proper foundation for safety Cartwheel Clinic and advancement. Additional emphasis is Get Hooked on Fly-Fishing Our fly-fishing program will give par- Have you ever wanted to perfect directed toward developing the necessary ticipants an opportunity to perfect the art that cartwheel? If so, this is the clinic for strength and flexibility to enable the stu- of fly-casting and learn about the different you! During this clinic, your child will dent to master the skills and to provide types of flies. With fly-fishing increasing learn the progressions of how to success- the physical basis needed for more popularity don't miss a great opportunity fully complete a cartwheel. Our qualified advanced skills. Led by the staff from to learn and try something new! instructors and high school athletes will Cheer Wisconsin. Fee: FREE! help participants work on their skills and Fee: R $55.00/NR $65.00 Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012 technique. Be prepared to sweat! Ages 6 to 9 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fee: R $10.00/NR $15.00 Date: Thursday Ages: 8 and up Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 April 12 to May 17, 2012 Course: 15330.112 Ages: 6 to 14 Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Level 1 Course: 11385.212 Stream Monitors Needed Join a group of student water action Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Ages 10 to 14 volunteers (WAV) to study the health of Course: 45170.212 Date: Thursday Six Mile Creek in the Castle Creek April 12 to May 17, 2012 Level 2* Conservancy. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Participants will become familiar with Course: 11384.212 Course: 45168.212 the water quality and aquatic life, collect *This class is for children who have partici- valuable data, and connect with the natu- pated in the Cartwheel Clinic previously ral world. Stream monitoring provides important data available for a particular Friday Funzone water body - you can make a difference! Fee: FREE! Escape to the gym and let your little ones (5 years and under) burn off some energy Date: Saturday on the tumbling equipment and toys! Parent supervision is required. We considering April 14 to October 13, 2012 expanding our play equipment. Please let us know if you have any suggestions! Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Days: Friday - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ages: 10 and up Fees: Free! for Family Fit Pass Holders - $4.00/Resident Family $8.00/Non-RResident Family Course: 12710.212

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Super Spikers Volleyball Taekwondo - For Adults/Kids! This class introduces youth to the Taekwondo is an exciting and pow- game of volleyball. Participants will learn erful martial art known for its dynamic the fundamentals and basic skills of the kicking and hand techniques. Classes are game, as well as learn about rules and not just about teaching self-defense but terminology. We will use modified equip- focus on the complete personal develop- ment to allow for maximum success. ment of each student. Individual attention Fee: R $30.00/NR $40.00 is a feature of each and every class. All Instructor: Anne Denkert instructors are Nationally Certified and will teach American Taekwondo Grades 1 - 2 Association (ATA) Songham Taekwondo. Date: Tuesday Fees are for unlimited classes per month. April 10 to May 15, 2012 NEW STUDENT? Please direct any Time: 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. additional questions to the instructor at Course: 42123.212 (608) 217-3585. Grades 3 - 4 Fee: R $50.00/NR $60.00 Date: Tuesday Age: 4 and up April 10 to May 15, 2012 Time: See Chart March - 45393.112 Time: 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Instructor: Michael Plessel April - 45393.212 Course: 42124.212 www.waunakeeata.com May - 45394.112

MONDAY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY Golf Fore Kids Tiny Tigers Tiny Tigers Tiny Tigers This indoor Golf Program is created Ages 4 and up Ages 4 and up Ages 4 to 6 just for kids. The four week program White - Yellow White - Yellow White - Yellow includes weekly emphasis on the funda- 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. mentals of the swing, putting, chipping, Beginner Class Beginner Class golf etiquette and rules. There will be Ages 7 and Up Ages 7 and Up - Break - weekly appearances by PGA instructors. White - Yellow White - Yellow 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Fee: R $50.00/ NR $60.00 5:45 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. 5:45 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. Date: Wednesday, April 4 to 25, 2012 Beginner Class Instructor: Betsy Zadra - Break - - Break - Ages 7 and Up Beginning 6:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 6:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. White - Yellow Time: 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. Ages: 5 to 12 Intermediate Class Intermediate Class Intermediate Class Course: 42041.212 Ages 7 and Up Ages 7 and Up Ages 7 and Up Camo - Purple Camo - Purple Camo - Purple Intermediate 6:30 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. 9:35 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Time: 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advanced Class Advanced Class Leadership Ages: 7 to 13 Ages 7 and Up Ages 7 and Up Ages 7 and Up Course: 42042.212 Blue and Red Blue and Red All Ranks 7:05 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. 7:05 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. 10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Spring League Black Belt Class Black Belt Class Advanced Class This 4 week kids program includes Ages 7 and Up Ages 7 and Up Ages 7 and Up 15 minutes of instruction and 75 minutes Rec. Black and Black Rec. Black and Black Blue and Red of supervised play. Basic golf experience 7:40 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. 7:40 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. 10:40 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. is necessary. Participants should bring Black Belt Class their own clubs. The league is held at Ages 7 and Up Harvest Hill Golf Course (Syl's) at the Rec. Black and Black corner of HWY 19 and Poelma Drive. 11:15 a.m. to Noon Fee: R $40.00/NR $50.00 Date: Wednesday, May 2 to 23, 2012 Time: 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Ages: 6 to 15 Course: 42052.212 To register for programs call 850-5992 or CENTER 7

Tennis Instruction

Ripp Park Tennis Courts Session 1 Session 11 Age Time Days Fee June 11 to July 3 July 9 to August 2 4 - 6 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. M/W 42019.212 42024.212 $33.00

6 - 10 12:45 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. M/W 42013.212 42025.212 $37.00

4 - 6 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. T/TH 42010.212 42030.212 $33.00

6 - 10 12:45 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. T/TH 42016.212 42031.212 $37.00

11+ 1:45 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. T/TH 42061.212 42022.212 $37.00 Hanover Park Tennis Courts Session 1 Session 11 Age Time Days Fee June 11 to July 3 July 9 to August 2 6 - 9 10:15 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. M/W 42017.212 42026.212 $37.00

10 - 14 9:15 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. M/W 42034.212 42038.212 $37.00

6 - 9 10:15 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. T/TH 42020.212 42032.212 $37.00

10 - 14 9:15 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. T/TH 42035.212 42039.212 $37.00 Tierney Park Tennis Courts Session 1 Session 11 Age Time Days Fee June 11 to July 3 July 9 to August 2 6 - 9 10:15 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. M/W 42021.212 42027.212 $37.00

10 - 14 9:15 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. M/W 42051.212 42057.212 $37.00

6 - 9 10:15 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. T/TH 42018.212 42033.212 $37.00

10 - 14 9:15 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. T/TH 42058.212 42053.212 $37.00 MeadowBrook Park Tennis Courts Session 1 Session 11 Age Time Days Fee June 11 to July 3 July 9 to August 2 6 - 9 2:15 p.m. to 3:05 p.m. M/W 42036.212 42037.212 $37.00

10 - 14 2:15 p.m. to 3:05 p.m. T/TH 42014.212 42040.212 $37.00

Friday Team Tennis - Grades 6 - 9 GMTA Youth Tennis League A great program designed for tennis players entering 6th to 9th grade. Registered Middle school and high school stu- team members will practice at Ripp Park on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and dents will participate in league play with then compete against other Madison area teams on Friday mornings. Six weeks of match- other Madison area teams. This is a seven es and one season-ending tournament are included. This is a perfect program for players week program designed for boys and girls ready to compete on a recreational basis. Village staff will serve as coaches, but parents age 18 and under. This is not a beginning must be available to assist with transportation to the away matches. lesson program. To register for this pro- Fee: $53.00 gram visit www.gmtatennis.org or pick up Date: June 15 to August 3, 2012 a form at the Village Center. Time: Monday and Wednesday - 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m./Friday - 9:00 a.m. to Noon Course: 42028.212

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2012 Program Game Days Course Number Early Bird Regular Fee Waunakee Little League Play is based on your child’s grade in the Fall of 2012. Area Youth Mon 5:30 p.m. 42135.212 Little Hitters Parent/Child T- Ball Mon 6:30 p.m. 42136.212 $25.00 $35.00 Baseball and (Co-eed) 4 years Wed 5:30 p.m. 42133.212 Softball Wed 6:30 p.m. 42137.212 T- Ball Tues 42132.212 Waunakee Area Little League $35.00 $45.00 (WALL) is a volunteer organization pro- (Co-eed) Entering Kindergarten Thurs 42134.212 viding Little League Baseball and Softball Coach Pitch Baseball Mon and Wed 42151.212 $44.00 $54.00 to children living in the Waunakee Area (Boys) 1st and 2nd Grade

School District. WALL is coordinated Coach Pitch Softball Tues and Thurs 42141.212 $44.00 $54.00 through the Village Recreation (Girls) 1st and 2nd Grade Department. Once again this year we are Rookie League Baseball excited to be chartered with Little Mon and Wed 42152.212 $48.00 $58.00 League International. The goal of WALL (Boys - pitching machine) 3rd Grade is to provide an activity that develops the Rookie League Softball Tues and Thurs 42146.212 $48.00 $58.00 qualities of sportsmanship, teamwork, (Girls - pitching machine) 3rd Grade responsibility, and discipline under the Minor League Softball leadership of adult volunteer role models. Tues and Thurs 42142.212 $50.00 $60.00 Level of play is based on your child’s grade (Girls - live pitching) 4th and 5th Grade in the fall 2012. Minor League A Baseball Mon and Wed 42157.212 $65.00 $75.00 (Boys - live pitching) 4th Grade Register in person at the Village Minor League AA Baseball Center, via phone at 850-5992 or online Mon and Wed 42154.212 $70.00 $80.00 at www.waunakee/recreation. (Boys - live pitching) 5th Grade •EEarly Bird Registration Period for Junior, Major League Softball Major and Minor Baseball Leagues is: Tues and Thurs 42143.212 $60.00 $70.00 (Girls - live pitching) 6th and 7th Grade January 31 to March 15, 2012.

Major League Baseball Tues and Thurs 42158.212 $82.00 $92.00 •EEarly Bird Registration Period (Boys - live pitching) 6th and 7th Grade for T-BBall, Coach Pitch Baseball, Rookie Leagues Baseball Junior League Softball TBD 42144.212 $65.00 $75.00 and all Softball is: (Girls - live pitching) 8th and 9th Grade January 31 to Junior League Baseball April 15, 2012. TBD 42155.212 $90.00 $100.00 (Boys - live pitching) 8th and 9th Grade Players MUST be registered by these Senior League Baseball dates to be guaranteed a spot on a team. TBD 42156.212 $80.00 $90.00 (Boys - live pitching) 10th and 11th Grade Anyone not registered by the end of the early bird period will be accepted based Umpire Training Clinic on availability. Have you ever wanted to give baseball or softball umpiring a try? If so this is the clinic Some leagues will be provided base- for you!! During this 4 hour clinic, WIAA umpires from the Wisconsin Umpire's ball vests and pants that will need to be Association will cover rules, field positioning, mechanics, and appearance. This clinic is returned at the end of the season. designed for adults and high school students that are interested in umpiring youth baseball and softball games. Participants that attend this clinic and are interested in umpiring Anyone that does not return their Waunakee Area Little League this summer will have priority choice of games. vest or pants at the end of the season Fee: R $15.00/NR $25.00 will be charged a $20.00 replacement Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012 fee per item. Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Ages: 14 and up Course: 45169.212

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Team Sponsorship The Waunakee Area Little League Golf Fore Indoor Adult had almost 1200 children between the Adults Tennis ages of 5 and 16 participate in our This indoor golf program is created The goal of this program is to work baseball and softball leagues last year. just for adults. Beginner to experienced on skills through various drills and modi- Organizations have helped us by golfers will all benefit from this unique fied game play. It will be a fast paced sponsoring a team with their company golf program. The four week program class and will work on forehand, back- name and logo. Team sponsorships are includes weekly emphasis on the funda- hand, overhead shots, volleys and lobs. $300.00. Funds received for sponsorships mentals of the swing, putting, chipping, We will be using foam balls to account offset the purchase of safety equipment golf etiquette and rules. There will be for the indoor courts which are slightly and uniforms. weekly appearances by PGA instructors. smaller than regulation courts. Throughout the season hundreds of Fee: R $50.00/NR $60.00 Participants should bring their own rac- people will see your organization’s logo Date: Wednesday, April 4 - 25, 2012 quets. This class will be for all skill levels. on uniforms. If you or your business Instructor: Betsy Zadra Fee: R $35.00/NR $45.00 would be interested in sponsoring a team Date: Wednesday please contact Jeff Skoug at 850-5992. Seniors - Coed February 29 to March 21, 2012 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Betsy Zadra Ages: 50 and up Traveling Baseball & Course: 43062.112 Adult Time: 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Softball Teams Women Course: 42014.112 In addition to the Little League Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Baseball and Softball programs there are Ages: 16 and up Seniors also two traveling leagues in Waunakee. Course: 43061.112 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Traveling Baseball Programs are part Course: 42015.112 of the Babe Ruth programs. For more Adult Cornhole League information on either of these programs Join us on Tuesday and Thursday please contact Shawn Finnell at 850-9669 mornings in the gym for one of the Summer The Traveling Softball Program is fastest growing games around - Cornhole Adult Tennis part of the South Central Girls Softball (Bean Bag Toss). This will be a drop-in League. For information on this program league so new teams will be formed each League please contact Gary Epping at 849-4589. week. No registration required. This will Play organized team matches in a be a very informal league so all skill levels friendly atmosphere. The emphasis is on are welcome. Even if you have never fun, fitness and the social benefits of ten- played before, stop by and check it out. nis. Registrations will be accepted based Fee: Free for FITPass Members Adult Softball upon your level of play. Contact us if you Daily Drop In fee for all others are interested in being on the SUB list... Captains meetings for the 2012 Days: Tuesday and Thursdays there is no fee! adult softball season will be held in mid- Beginning February 28, 2012 Location: Ripp Park Tennis Courts March with the softball season scheduled Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Fee: $24.00 to begin the first week of May. If you Dates: May 30 to August 15, 2012 would like to register a team in one of Walking Club our leagues, or if you are a single player A brisk walk in the great outdoors Skill level below 3.5 looking for a team to join, contact Jeff at promotes strong bones, cardiovascular Day: Monday the Village Center at 850-5992. If you are fitness and muscle strength. Walk and Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. interested in joining the co-ed league call experience destinations like Castle Creek Course: 43021.212 Josh Plendl 219-9811. All games are played Conservancy, Schumacher Farms Prairie, at Centennial Park. Olbrich Gardens and the Arboretum. Skill level of 3.5 or higher Men's Over 35 Monday We will meet once every two weeks in a Day: Wednesday Women Wednesday predetermined destination. Schedules will Times: 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Men Thursday be determined by club members during a Course: 43022.212 Co-eed Friday meeting April 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Fee: FREE

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What on Earth is Genealogy? Couponing 101 Adult This talk is an introduction to Join coupon guru Dannelle Gay in Enrichment genealogy by genealogist George Findlen. our first look at extreme couponing It will present participants with a chance Birding at Baxter's Hollow craze. She will help educate you on sav- to learn about genealogy and information ing more money at the grocery store Join Jim Stephenson on a birding trip on how to start your own search of and keeping more money in your pocket! to Baxter's Hollow, located between Genealogy. Handouts will be provided Fee: R $6.00/NR $11.00 Sauk City and Baraboo. Baxter's Hollow throughout the talk. Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 is a remarkable large area of deep forest Fee: R $6.00/NR $11.00 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a mountain-like creek. Spring is an Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Course: 15235.212 especially good time to visit because the Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. wildflowers are in bloom and the migra- Course: 15233.212 Beginning/Intermediate Guitar tory songbirds have returned. More than Students will select easy songs to 40 species of birds breed here, including learn at the approximate rate of two the rare Worm-eating Warbler and the songs per week. Student should have Hooded Warbler. Please bring a lunch, completed the ability to handle most your binoculars, bird field guide, and "Not in My Family Genealogy!" basic major and minor chords in the first plenty of water. All too often, genealogists come position of the guitar. Ability to read Fee: R $35.00/NR $45.00 across information which is, well, you standard music notation is NOT Ages: 18 and up know, embarrassing. This is a follow up required. An introduction to note reading class of "What on Earth is Genealogy?" and melody playing in the first position Session 1 also presented by genealogist George will be covered. Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012 Findlen. The objective of the course is to Time: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fee: R $6.00/NR $11.00 build a student's play list. If you have Course: 53000.212 Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 questions on your guitar and playability, Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. please contact Keith Krinke BEFORE sign- Session 2 Course: 15234.212 ing up for the class at 849-5097. Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012 Fee: R $58.00/NR $68.00 Time: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Date: Thursday Course: 53001.212 April 12 to May 24, 2012 Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ages: 14 and up Course: 15342.212 MATC Classes Beginning Guitar 2 Class Name Fee Day Time Start End This guitar class is for students who Date Date know Chords D, G, A7, A, D, E with Cake Decorating basic strums for 4/4 and 3/4 time. After a $23.75 SU 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 3/11 3/11 #63869 short review we will explore chords C, G7, D7, Em, Am, B7. Alternating base Pancakes & Crepes strums, Blues in E, and fingerpick will be $34.63 SA 9:00 a.m. to Noon 3/17 3/24 #64792 covered along with a few bass lick runs to embellish our ability to put chords to Grant Writing 1 $50.00 SA 9:00 a.m. to Noon 3/24 3/31 use in songs. #63530 If you have questions on your guitar A Taste of please contact Keith Krinke BEFORE sign- Chocolate $23.75 SA !;00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 4/28 4/28 ing up for the class at 849-5097. #64796 Fee: R $58.00/NR $68.00 Watercolor Date: Thursday Painting - all levels $59.00 T 9:00 a.m. to Noon 3/13 4/10 April12 to May 24, 2012 #64833 Time: 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Ages: 14 and up All project supplies are at an additional cost. Course: 15341.212 To register call (608) 246-6240 between 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, or visit www.matcmadison.edu.

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FIT Pass Muscular Strength and Range of Movement Class Information Have fun and move to the music Anyone is eligible to purchase a FIT through a variety of exercises designed to Pass at the Waunakee Village Center. To increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living use these recreation areas, affordable If you have AARP, Humana or WPS skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing passes can be purchased at the Center. Supplemental Health Insurance, you may with handles and a ball are offered for be eligible for the SilverSneakers Program! resistance; and a chair is used for seated Daily Pass SilverSneakers offers an innovative and/or standing support. A daily pass allows unlimited use of the blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle recreation areas for the day the pass is sold. and socially oriented programming that Cardio Circuit Group rates for 20 or more are available if allows older adults to take greater Combine fun with fitness to arrangements are made in advance. control of their health. SilverSneakers increase your cardiovascular and muscu- members receive: lar endurance power with a standing cir- Short Term Passes •A free Village Center membership with cuit workout. Upper body strength work The single month, three month or access to conditioning classes, exercise with hand held weights; elastic tubing six month pass offers pass holders access equipment, and walking track. with handles and a ball is alternated with to the recreation areas during open use- •Access to any participating fitness center non-impact aerobic choreography. A times and is valid from the date of pur- throughout the U.S. while traveling. chair is offered for support, stretching chase. This pass is ideal for a patron who •Customized SilverSneakers classes and relaxation exercises. only wants a pass for a few months designed exclusively for older adults during the year. All short term passes who want to improve their strength, YogaStretch must be paid in full. flexibility, balance and endurance. YogaStretch is a class designed for ALL participants and focuses on poses Annual FIT Pass Fee: R $38.00/NR $48.00 and postures to improve breathing, flexi- The Annual FIT Pass offers pass hold- Punch card for 10 classes bility, balance, muscular strength and ers access to the recreation areas during Card good for 3 months endurance and joint range of motion. open use times. This pass may be pur- If you are a SilverSneakers Fit YogaStretch is a blend of three Yoga chased by one of the following methods: Pass Holder the classes are free. 1. An electronic funds transfer (EFT) styles creating harmony of movement service allows the fee to be deducted Current class schedules for the whole body. Static and dynamic from either a checking or savings account are available at the movements are presented to enhance on a monthly basis. the flow and physical energy of the 2. One annual payment can be made for Welcome Desk movements with the SilverSneakers chair a one-year membership. This fee is non- for seated and standing support. refundable. Patrons must renew every year. Daily Track Pass Adult Fitness Punch Card The Daily Pass Punch Card allows Personal Training Group Exercise Schedule Classes are offered throughout the the card holder 10 separate visits to uti- Are you looking to get a great start week and are designed to accommodate lize the indoor walking/running track only. on a new fitness program, lose weight, or train for a particular event? Connect all levels of participants. current class Do You Carry Dean, Unity, with a Personal Trainer by calling the offerings include: Yoga, Pilates, Group Group Health, or Physicians Welcome Desk at 850-5992. Cycling, Zumba and various Cardio and Sculpt classes. Plus for Your Health Spring Session Insurance? April 1 to June 2, 2012 Membership reimbursements may 8 weeks be available if you carry Group Health, Dean, Unity or Physicians Plus Health Spring Session Schedule Insurance! Available and Registration Starts For more information contact your Sunday - March 11, 2012 health care provider’s website or stop at the Welcome Desk.

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Waunakee Community Band Thank you Summer Concert Schedule Volunteers The Waunakee Community Band is proud to present its 27th year! and Donors! June 7 Gazebo Concert #1 The Annual Holiday Blood Drive June 21 Gazebo Concert #2 was again a success this year. We would June 28 Gazebo Concert #3 like to take the time to thank the July 12 Gazebo Concert #4 members of the community and local July 26 High School PAC #5 businesses that helped assist us in hosting Most concerts are held on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Park Gazebo. the drive. Refreshments are served at every concert by local organizations. Please bring a blanket or We would like to thank Grace chair to sit on! Community Church, Sara Clark, Tara Meffert, Diane and Wilfred Kuehn, Navy Band to Perform! Maribeth DeRocher, Sydney Homan, and Lindsay Denu. This event would not have The United States Navy Band from The concert is free, but tickets are been possible without the volunteers Washington, D.C. will present a free required. Free general admission tickets are who donated food or their time. concert at the Waunakee High School available by sending a self-addressed, Thank you to Zoe’s Pizza, Piggly Field House on Friday, March 16, 2012 at stamped envelope to: Wiggly, and Subway for donating food 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. The U.S Navy Band Concert for this event. We couldn’t have done it band will present a variety of music includ- P. O. Box 85 without your help. ing marches, symphonic selections, patriotic Waunakee, WI 53597 If you are looking for ways to get works, and popular favorites. Tickets may also be picked up at Ace involved with the community, call Heidi The band performs frequently at the Hardware, Waunakee Senior Center and at the Village Center at 850-5992. White House, the U.S. Capital Building, and the Waunakee Village Center. has participated in 21 Presidential For more information, call 849-4868. Inaugurals. This free concert is sponsored by "Waunakee Friends of Performing Arts". Kidcare Daytime Hours: Monday to Friday 2012 WPRA Ticket Program 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Village Center during regular business hours beginning Friday, May 25, 2012. Ticket sales will conclude on Sunday, September 2, 2012. Evening Hours: Monday to Thursday All tickets must be paid for (cash or check) at the time of purchase. Once purchased, tick- 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ets will not be refunded or exchanged. Contact the Welcome Desk for more information at 850-5992. Fees: 1 child - $12.00 per month PARK-AACTIVITY YOUR PRICE GATE PRICE 2 children - $18.00 per month Six Flags Great America Anyday (Adult) $38.00 $61.79 3 children - $24.00 per month

Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor Water Park $30.00 $61.79 Drop In $3.00 per child per visit Noah's Ark (Ages 3 to Adult) $30.00 $39.39 Our friendly staff will provide fun Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park (Ages 3 to Adult) $29.00 $39.99 and safe activities for your child while you All day come and go wrist band. Go straight to the gate! are participating in a Village Center activi- Milwaukee County Zoo (Adult 13 and older) $10.25 $14.25 ty. The service is available for walking through 5 years of age. There is a 2 hour Milwaukee County Zoo (Child ages 3 to 12) $8.25 $11.25 maximum per visit. Space is limited to 10 children on a first come, first serve basis. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame (Adult 12 and older) $7.00 $10.00 Staff will not change diapers. Parents will be called to Kidcare when needed. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame (Child ages 6 to 11) $4.00 $5.00

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