FALL/WINTER 2021 ABERDEEN PARKS REC GUIDE THE HUB CITY’S GUIDE TO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES CONTENTS General Information ...... page 1 ARCC ...... page 2 Arts ...... page 3-10 Wellness ...... page 6 PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DEPT. ARCC Visual Arts Program ...... page 9

225 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, S.D. 57401 Music ...... page 9 Dance ...... page 10-11 Telephone: 605-626-7015 Fax: 605-626-7989 Social Dance ...... page 11 Website: www.aberdeen.sd.us E-mail: [email protected] Open Gym ...... page 12 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Washington Street Gym Activities ...... page 13 Athletics ...... page 14 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Outdoor Activities ...... page 15 David Sandvig, President Ice Skating ...... page 16-17 Tom Kuck, Vice-President YAPAtorium ...... page 18 Doug Farrand, Secretary/Treasurer Jake Cramond, Nick Gehrts, Tarah Heupel, Elizabeth Schwab Special Events ...... page 19 Josh Rife, City Council Liaison Senior Center Activities ...... page 20-21 Joe Gaa, City Manager, Travis Schaunaman, Mayor For Your Information ...... page 24-25 Rental Facilities and Equipment ...... page 26 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Recreational Trails Around Aberdeen ...... page 27 Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry ...... Mark Hoven Recreation Superintendent ...... Gene Morsching Park Superintendent ...... Tyler Bierman Wylie Park Supervisor ...... Mark Grote City Forester ...... Aaron Kiesz Golf Superintendent ...... Charles Kornmann Aquatics/Recreation Supervisor ...... Travis Lemer Senior Center Director ...... Jackie Witlock Cemetery Manager ...... Ryan Smith A.R.C.C. Supervisor ...... David Eckert Cultural Arts Program Coordinator ...... Crystal Harper Office Manager ...... Wende Holzkamm YAPA Supervisor ...... Nick Eilts

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Administrative Offices, 225 3rd Avenue SE ...... 626-7015 Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 225 3rd Avenue SE .626-7081 Washington Street Gym, 401 N. Washington St...... 626-7982 Golf Course-Lee Park, 1028 8th Ave NW ...... 626-7092 Campground Reservations . . . 626-3512 or (toll-free) 1-888-326-9693 Senior Citizens Services, 1303 7th Avenue SE ...... 626-3330 YAPAtorium Teen Center, 314 SE 2nd Avenue ...... 626-3595

PLEASE KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department activity brochure is published three times a year, April, September and January. So please keep this schedule of events until you receive your next one in January 2022. CLASS REGISTRATION general information Programs are filled on a first-pay, first-served basis, preregistration by the published deadline is required. Payment can be made by sending checks payable to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, 225 3rd Avenue SE or by credit card by phone. Please include name, LOG ON address, home phone and work phone, and Check out the City of Aberdeen’s web site at www.aberdeen.sd.us. The web site provides what programs you wish to register for. The information on the various departments of the city including the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office is open Department. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department web site includes information on from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday park facilities, recreation programs, volunteering, employment and much, much more. Below through Friday, 225 3rd Avenue SE. Sales tax is are some of the features you will find on the website. assessed to all class activities. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry 1. Notify Me - Visitors can subscribe to be notified via email regarding community activities, Department reserves the right to cancel, activity cancellations, meetings, services and snow plow alerts. Messages can be sent in both HTML and plain text to accommodate all email readers, cell phones and other devices. combine or divide classes; to change the time, date or location of classes; or make other 2. Events Calendar - Allows the city to set up calendar items, recurring events, short revisions which may be necessary. If a class descriptions and hyperlinks to display the details of the event. is cancelled due to insufficient registrants, 3. News Flash - An area where hot information is posted. The information posted in this module participants are given the opportunity to might include a change in meeting location, road closure and more. transfer to another class of equal value or receive a refund. 4. Job Posting - In addition to displaying current job openings, site visitors can download a If a registrant requests a refund for an activity, job application and email their resume. a $5 per person per activity fee will be deducted If you are interested in sponsoring a project at Storybook Land, The Land of Oz, The Wylie Circle from the full refund. of Flags or the Kuhnert Arboretum, information is available. Check us out! ACTIVITY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Reduced activity, class or youth season pass VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES fees for recreation programs are available for ABERDEEN PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY youth 17 years of age and under for qualified low income families. Anyone interested in The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department offers volunteer opportunities in a variety participating in this program must submit of areas. The department offers numerous recreation programs and special events and manages the required qualification information many park and recreation areas and facilities. We need your help. As a volunteer, you gain valuable to the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation skills, meet new people and achieve a proud sense of contributing to your community. Volunteer and Forestry Department Office at your time and talent and everyone becomes a winner. For more information call 626-7015. 225 3rd Avenue SE. Applicants for the Activity Volunteer opportunities exist in the following areas: Assistance Program will be required to provide RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS proof for participation in one of the following Low Income Family Assistance Programs • Winterfest • Holiday Celebration • Haunted Forest including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ABERDEEN AREA SENIOR CENTER Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Anyone can become a Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer. Persons of all ages and abilities have Security Income (SSI), Refugee Assistance, something valuable to contribute. Applicants under 18 must have parental or legal guardian consent. Low Income Family Medicaid (LIF) or Children’s Volunteers are limited only by their willingness to serve. You may work full time or just a few hours Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Individuals each week. You will receive a general orientation as well as training specific to your needs. If you are interested in reduced fees must be qualified interested in volunteering, contact the department at 626-3330 for information on the volunteer prior to registration. Youth who are eligible opportunities which are available. All volunteers must complete an interest form. to participate in the program may sign up for any department activity, class, or youth season pass at a 70% discount. For more information, FALL JOBS contact the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office at 626-7015. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department offers a variety of opportunities for employment. Fall/Winter jobs include Open Gym Supervisors, Basketball and Volleyball Officials, Basketball VISA, MASTERCARD Scorekeepers, Outdoor Ice Rink Supervisors, Indoor Ice Facility Supervisors, Indoor Arena Skate Shop AND DISCOVER ACCEPTED Attendant and Ice Skating Instructors. Fall applications are being accepted now. Applications and job descriptions are available at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Fees and charges for activities, programs, and office, the SD Department of Labor - Aberdeen Office, 420 South Roosevelt Street or online at facility rentals may be charged to your VISA, www.aberdeen.sd.us/jobs. MasterCard or Discover accounts at the time of registration by calling or stopping by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Program Offices, 225 3rd Avenue SE, 626-7015. For Wylie PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY Park Campground reservations, call 626-3512, The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department encourages people with disabilities or toll free 1-888-326-9693. to participate in any of the Departments programming. The Department also offers programs specifically for special populations in an attempt to encourage their participation in new recreational opportunities. The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and accessibility for all programs offered. If you require a sign language ONLINE REGISTRATION interpreter, lift-equipped transportation, adaptive equipment, large print material, etc…, please http://webtracaberdeensd.us contact the Aberdeen Park, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015. To ensure that we meet accessibility needs, written requests must be made one week prior to the scheduled start date of the activity in which the person requiring accessibility adaptations will be participating in. www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec | 1 aberdeen recreation and cultural center 225 3RD AVE SE | WWW.ABERDEEN.SD.US/ARCC | 626-7081

THE ARCC GALLERY SCHEDULED GALLERY HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The ARCC Gallery is located within the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 225 3rd Ave., SE. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The ARCC Gallery’s mission is to foster an appreciation for the visual arts through a multitude of art Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. forms, media and subject matter, as well as offering affordable original artwork for sale from local Extended Saturday hours are available on a and regional artists. The Gallery also offers an outlet for amateur artists to exhibit their work during periodic basis. Please call 626-7081 for more specialty themed shows. information.

INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING SCHEDULED SHOWS IN OUR GALLERY? Mid-November - December �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Inmate Art Show We encourage new artists to submit work for review for group or solo exhibition opportunities. Please send examples of your work in CD-ROM format, artist’s statement, artistic resume and a SASE for return of your work. Please send to: Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center Attn: ARCC Gallery 225 Third Avenue SE Aberdeen, SD 57401

ABERDEEN AREA ARTS COUNCIL The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra will take the stage at the All Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Aberdeen Civic Theatre on Friday, September 24 at 7:30 pm. Center activities are cosponsored by the No – not that kind of orchestra! The recipe for 100% audience South Dakota Arts Council through a approval includes the favorite melodies from recent history–a grant from the National Endowment for dash of Motown, a shot of Country, some folk and rock sprinkled the Arts and by funds from the State of on top–and the stories behind them, serving up a musical South Dakota. banquet that feeds every soul. A Las Vegas kind of concert. That night you will meet your next two best friends – Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, along with their fabulous big band! All across America and around the world, audiences have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentlemen and the high-energy show featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Along with the greatest songs, the best original arrangements and phenomenal musicianship, these two bring their rich camaraderie and charm to the stage. Inspired by the style and swagger of legendary entertainers like Frank and Dean and Sammy, Davis & Johnson are making their own revisions to the Great American songbook. It has been a long time since we have been able to attend live concerts by touring artists. The Arts Council is presenting this concert with no admission as a thank you to everyone who has continued to support the arts. Seating is general admission. For more information, check out our website at AberdeenAreaArtscouncil.com. Come ready to shop at the 43rd annual Winterfest on November 20-21, 2021. This event, co-sponsored with the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center in the Aberdeen Civic Arena YAPA TEEN CENTER features handcrafted items for sale. Hours are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. The YAPA-torium Teen Center is located at 314 2nd Avenue S.E. The Youth Adult Partnership For more information on upcoming events or the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, visit our web of Aberdeen (YAPA) in cooperation with the site at aberdeenareaartscouncil.com or Facebook or call 605-226-1557. Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department The purpose of the Council is to enhance the quality of life through the Arts by initiating, sponsoring, oversees the operation of the Teen Center. The and encouraging art opportunities and promoting the Arts through education in the Aberdeen Area. 2,500 square foot youth center is located in the Annex area of the ARCC and has an outside entrance on the northeast side of the building. The goal of the Teen Center is to provide a CIVIC ARENA AND CIVIC THEATRE AVAILABLE FOR RENT safe place for young people ages 11-17 to The Aberdeen Civic Arena and Theatre are available for rent. The Arena seats 3,200 when configured congregate for relaxation, entertainment, the for basketball and up to 2,500 for concerts and other events. Smaller groups may be accommodated arts and learning. One of the goals of the YAPA- by using only the main Arena floor. The Civic Theatre seats approximately 1,500 people. The theatre torium is to provide programming that reaches has a full fly loft and an orchestra pit. For more information about renting the facilities, contact David a broad range of ages and interests. For more Eckert at 626-7015. information, call 626-3595. 2 | www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec teen and adult classes

OPEN POTTERY STUDIO The pottery studio will be open for use during off-class times for practice with hand building, wheel throwing and other projects involving stoneware, chads bod, or earthenware clay. Clay fees include clay, glaze, and one each of bisque and glaze firings (excluding alternative firings). Open pottery projects are fired with scheduled classroom kiln firings. Specialized firing will incur an additional fee. General Studio hours are: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. The Pottery studio will be closed to open pottery participants when ARCC classes are scheduled, and on the following dates: October 11, November 25. Ages 16 and up. Open pottery studio participants ARCC hours, Sept. 13, 2021–May 6, 2022: Mon.–Thurs.: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fri.: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. must schedule an appointment for initial Saturday and Sunday: when programs are scheduled; Holiday season hours will vary. orientation prior to working in the studio. Dates: September 13 - December 20 Fees: $50.00 for 25 lbs Stoneware; $50.00 for 25 lbs Chads Bod; pottery $40.00 for 25 lbs Earthenware

All classes are on a first pay basis. Participants are expected to provide their own supplies unless otherwise noted. Supply lists will be provided upon registration. RAKU POTTERY Get ready for some smoke and fire! Raku is an exciting, yet unpredictable way to fire pottery. This form of pottery is a process where ceramic ware is removed from a kiln while it is red hot, and placed into easily combustible materials greatly reducing the amount of oxygen around the pot. This gives glazed pots a fantastic variety of colors Spend 3 weeks making creations, one week to glaze, then poof! – fire in an outdoor kiln on Saturday, October 16, to get extraordinary pieces unobtainable from a regular kiln firing. Please note: Due to surface characteristic from the firing processes, Raku ware is for decorative purposes only, causing it to be unsafe for use with food items. Ages 18 and up. Activity #311572 Dates: Thursdays, Sept 23 - Oct 14 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Jerome Wild Firing on Sat, Oct 16 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (or until done) Fee: $85.00 plus $30.00 clay/alternative firing fee Preregister by: September 20 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10

PLATES, PLATTERS & SURFACE DECORATIONS For the first week, make several plates or platters. With the remaining three weeks, participants will utilize different decorating techniques. Ages 16 and up. Activity #311502 Dates: Tuesdays, October 5 - 26 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Breanne Anderson-Mueller Fee: $ 26.00 plus $20.00 Supply fee Preregister by: September 30 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/6

AFTERNOON STUDIO DISCOVERY Beginning to advance participants will discover and explore pottery techniques involving hand building and wheel throwing. The class will be facilitated by an instructor but cross sharing will be encouraged. This is a great opportunity to build upon, and create projects based on your idea files. Ages 16 and up. Activity #311120 Dates: Tues. & Thurs., Oct 19 - Nov 4 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Instructor: Michelle Bacon Fee: $117.00 plus $30.00 clay fee Preregister by: October 13 Min/Max Enrollment: 2/4

WHEEL THROWN POTTERY Learn basic tips, tricks and techniques to throw on a potter’s wheel, while those with experience NOTIFY ME can learn ways to improve skills. Ages 16 and up. Activity #311105 Dates: Tuesdays, November 2 - 23 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Caleb Crosby Patrons can subscribe to be notified via Fee: $40.00 plus $20.00 clay fee Preregister by: October 28 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/8 email regarding community activities, activity cancellations, meetings, services and snow plow alerts. Messages can REGISTER Don’t wait until the last minute to register for a class! There is a point where, be sent in both HTML and plain text to if there are not enough registrants, a course is cancelled. Coming on the day accommodate all email readers, cell phones EARLY! of the class to sign up won’t resurrect it, so please register early! and other devices. www.aberdeen.sd.us

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LOOM WEAVING Learn several aspects of weaving and setting up a multiple harness loom from warp calculations to fully dressing it. Each student will have a loom to set up and work on. Classes range from Beginning Weaving; Advanced Beginning Weaving; to Individual Study; Beginning students will weave a small hand towel. Advanced Beginning Students will weave a small table runner. Individual Study projects depend on what the student wishes to learn and weave. There is a material fee of $20 or more depending on project chosen payable to the instructor. The ARCC has 15 looms available for students but each session is limited to 4 students. Ages 18 and up. Activity #312210 Dates: Tuesdays, September 28 - November 16 Thursdays, September 30 - November 18 Time: Session A: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Session B: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Session C: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Session D: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Lyla Agius Fee: $130.00 plus supplies Preregister by: September 23 Min/Max Enrollment: 3/15 (4 students per session)

NEW! WARPING A UNION LOOM WORKSHOP Hands on class warping a “Union Rug Loom” with a section back beam warping system. If you have a loom at home with pegs on the back beam and have no idea how to warp it, or just want to learn a new warping method, this class is for you. Students will take turns in a round robin style warping the loom. Activity #312240 Date: Saturday, September 25 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Lyla Agius Fee: $30.00 Preregister by: September 21 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/6

OPEN WEAVING STUDIO The weaving studio will be open during off class times for your own personal project on one of the ARCC’s looms. Fees include use of a loom not being used for classes and any of the ARCC’s weaving equipment in the studio. The weaving studio will be closed to open studio participants when ARCC classes are scheduled and on the following dates: October 11, November 25. Open weaving studio participants MUST schedule an appointment for an initial orientation prior to working in the studio. Participants will also have to provide their own supplies which may include yarn, scissors, and any other supplies necessary to complete their project. No instruction will be available during open studio time. Dates: October 4 - December 20 Fee: $50.00

NEW! SILK SCARF INKING By the end of class, you will have a beautiful scarf to take home that you have inked and created by yourself. Ages 18 and up. Activity #312305 Session A: Saturday, October 9 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Session B: Saturday, October 9 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Barb Ripperger Fee: $15.00 plus $25.00 Supply Fee (Payable to the instructor) Preregister by: September 30 Min/Max Enrollment: 10/20

NEW! FELT PAINTING WITH EMBROIDERY Learn how to ‘paint’ with felt, using different felting techniques. You will finish off your design by incorporating different embroidery techniques. Ages 16 and up. Activity #312510 Date: Saturdays, October 30 - November 6 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Mraz Fee: $52.00 plus $30.00 Supply Fee Preregister by: October 21 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 NOTIFY ME Patrons can subscribe to be notified via email regarding community activities, QUILT GUILDS activity cancellations, meetings, services The Aberdeen Quilt Guild meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the ARCC. and snow plow alerts. Messages can The Candlelight Quilt Guild meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The be sent in both HTML and plain text to meetings are open to anyone interested in quilting. Local quilters meet to share old and accommodate all email readers, cell phones new techniques in cutting, piecing, color selections, and quilting by hand or machine. and other devices. www.aberdeen.sd.us Demonstrations held monthly.

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CREATIVE WRITING FOR TEENS Whether you want to write short stories, poetry, or a novel, you're in the right place. Our class will focus on the basics of creative writing and all of the tricks of the trade. The first three weeks of class will consist of learning about the various types of creative writing and discovering where your talents lie. During the two week break you will develop a work in progress in your chosen medium and the last three weeks of the session will be spent editing and polishing your pieces. The instructor will be available over email/chat during the two week break to help with any questions you might have. The Monday after our session we will have an optional showcase/ reading where you can present your work to family and friends like the professional writers do. Ages 12-18 Activity #318630 paint, paper and pen Dates: Mondays, Sept 20 - Nov 8 (No class Oct 11 & 18) BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Learn the basics of watercolor, from the different forms to techniques used. Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Liza Kollman Activity #313000 Fee: $30.00 plus supplies Dates: Wednesdays, Sept 22 - Oct 6 Times: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Mraz Preregister by: September 16 Fee: $30.00 plus supplies Preregister by: September 16 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/15 Min/Max Enrollment: 2/10

MIXED MEDIA WATERCOLOR BEGINNING FICTION WRITING Learn what different types of medias that can be used with watercolor painting, to move away from If you have a work in progress or an idea for a more traditional techniques. Ages 14 and up. Activity #313003 novel, or if novel writing is something you've Dates: Wednesdays, Oct 13 - Nov 3 Times: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Mraz always wanted to do but you don't know how Fee: $40.00 plus supplies Preregister by: October 7 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/15 to start, come join us for a class in Beginning Novel Writing. We will spend the first three WATERCOLOR FOR FUN weeks learning the basics behind getting your Come and play with watercolors, relax and bring fun ideas to try out! Ages 14 and up. Activity #313004 story out of your head and onto your paper and Dates: Wed, Nov 10 - Dec 8 (No Class Nov 24) Times: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Mraz you will spend your two-week break developing Fee: $40.00 plus supplies Preregister by: Nov 4 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/15 a work in progress. The last three weeks of class will be spent editing and polishing your work WHINE, COFFEE & CANVAS and learning how to move forward with your Learn to paint & blend with acrylic paint! Create a fun, simple painting while also relaxing & “whining” writing process. At the end of our class we will about the stress of life. Ages 18 and up. Activity #313010 have an optional reading /showcase where you Date: Saturday, October 16 Times: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Mraz can show off your work to family and friends. Fee: $26.00 plus $20.00 Supply Fee Preregister by: October 7 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/15 Ages 18 and up. Activity #318635 Dates: Thursdays, Sept 23 - Nov 11 BASICS OF ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING (No Class Oct 14 & 21) Learn the basics of acrylic pour painting to create your own unique art pieces. This fun and Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. experimental class will learn a recipe for mixing paint to desired thickness as well as explore the flip Instructor: Liza Kollman cup, a ring pour, and traveling pour techniques. Ages 14 and up. Activity #313051 Fee: $40.00 plus supplies Date: Saturday, October 16 Times: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Dawn Menning Preregister by: September 20 Fee: $26.00 plus supplies Preregister by: October 12 Min/Max Enrollment: 3/10 Min/Max Enrollment: 2/10

ACRYLIC POUR CHRISTMAS BALL ORNAMENTS Create a set of unique and personalized Christmas Ball Ornaments, for yourself or as a gift, using acrylic pour techniques. Participants will go over the basics of mixing paint and pour painting ONLINE REGISTRATION techniques before moving onto the creation of your own beautiful and unique set of “poured” ornaments. Ages 14 and up. Activity #313055 http://webtracaberdeensd.us Date: Saturday, October 30 Times: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Dawn Menning Fee: $26.00 plus supplies Preregister by: October 26 Min/Max Enrollment: 2/10

ACRYLIC POUR PLAYDATE If you’ve taken any of Dawn’s other acrylic pouring classes, and now would like to experiment with more techniques, this is a great time to get together and create! Ages 14 and up. Activity #313052 REGISTER EARLY! Date: Saturday, December 4 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Dawn Menning Fee: $20.00 plus supplies Don’t wait until the last minute to Preregister by: December 1 Min/Max Enrollment: 3/10 register for a class! There is a point where, if there are not enough ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING: TRAVELING, THROUGH AND OVER registrants, a course is cancelled. Learn the basics of acrylic pour painting to create your own unique art pieces. This fun and Coming on the day of the class experimental class will learn a recipe for mixing paint to desired thickness as well as explore the flip toONLINE sign up won’tREGISTRATION resurrect it, so cup, a ring pour, and traveling pour techniques. Ages 14 and up. Activity #313053 www.aberdeen.sd.us/please register early! Date: November 6 Times: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Dawn Menning parksandrec Fee: $26.00 plus supplies Preregister by: November 2 Min/Max Enrollment: 3/10 www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec | 5 COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY WELLNESS UNDERSTANDING BASIC TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER TERMINOLOGY Have you ever asked a question about your ART BREAK - GUIDED OPEN STUDIO computer or phone and the answer was full Take an Art Break! Come to the ARCC for weekly gatherings to wind down through art. Try out art of terms, jargon, and gibberish that leaves journaling, coloring, creative drawing from pattern recognition, zentangle art, and creative writing. you shaking your head and mumbling? These Bring your own projects from home to work in a relaxing, stress free atmosphere. Some supplies will classes are designed for anyone who faces be provided, or you can bring your own! Ages 18+ difficulties when it comes understanding the Dates: Thursdays, Sept 23 - Dec 16 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. vocabulary, and terminology used to describe Fee: $10.00 (One installment + tax for the Fall/Winter season) computer and cell phone capabilities. WOMEN, FOOD, AND HORMONES BASIC TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER This 5-week class is based upon the book Women, Food and Hormones written by Dr. Sara Gottfried. TERMINOLOGY & HARDWARE The book lays out a health plan that integrates an evidenced based approach to the ketogenic diet Terms covered will consist of RAM, Peripherals, for women that has been proven to help women lose weight, sleep better and have more energy. Mega, Giga, Tera, Bytes, Memory, Drive, Ages 40-90. Activity #317300 Input, Output, Processor, SSD, HDMI, DVI, and Dates: Tuesdays, November 2 - 30 Time: 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Instructor: Janene Papendick others that cover this topic. Ages 55 and up. Fee: $35.00 plus supplies Preregister by: October 27 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/16 Activity #319500A Dates: Wed & Thurs November 3 & 4 UNLOCK THE POWER OF THE EARTH TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH: UTILIZING ESSENTIAL OILS Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Learn scientific and practical approaches to mental health and emotional processing with the use of Instructor: Jerry Taylor aromatherapy, sensory integration techniques and multi-use of essential oils. With Registered Clinical Fee: $20.00 Master Aroma Therapist, Yoga Therapist and PhD Functional Nutritionist, Ruth Gough. Discover: 1.) Preregister by: October 28 Where the body’s main neural processing centers are located, and how essential oils can support Min/Max Enrollment: 2/8 and magnify their function and capacity. 2.) Simple, effective sensory methods for immediate and lasting shifts in mood. 3.) Essential oils’ capability to lift, cleanse, ground and calm the body’s OPERATING SYSTEMS, NETWORKING, nervous system and sensory pathways. 4.) How different plant families – and their volatile chemical AND INTERNET TERMINOLOGY compounds – impact emotional states at the cellular level. Supply fee will include all materials to Terms will consist of IP, Cloud, Server, Router, create three custom essential oil synergies to promote: “Liquid Calm,” “Liquid Joy,” and “Gut Love” Modem, URL, WiFi, Hacked, Virus, Spoof, Leach and will include access to a recording of the class, all class slides, digital recipe sheet, and technique and others that cover this topic. Ages 55 and up. e-book. Ages 16 and up. Activity #310010 Activity #319500B Dates: Tuesday, October 5 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Ruth Gough Dates: Wed & Thurs November 10 & 11 Fee: $10.00 plus $25.00 supply fee (Payable to Instructor) Preregister by: September 30 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Min/Max Enrollment: 10/20 Instructor: Jerry Taylor Fee: $20.00 UNLOCKING THE POWER OF YOUR MIND FOR OPTIMAL BRAIN HEALTH Preregister by: November 4 This class will focus on mindfulness techniques to take back control and claim your joy, with Min/Max Enrollment: 2/8 Registered Clinical Master Aroma Therapist, Yoga Therapist and PhD Functional Nutritionist, Ruth Gough. Whether you want to be able to have more connection, focus or relief from stress, mindfulness NEW! PHOTOSHOP FOR BEGINNERS techniques can help unlock the pathways to lasting optimal brain health. Supply fee will include This course is an introduction to Photoshop. mindfulness resourcing, a custom synergy perfect for your unique body chemistry, access to a Including a tour to understand the layout of recording of the class, digital recipe sheet, and technique e-book. Ages 16 and up. Activity #310015 the program. In this course you will also see Dates: Tuesday, October 12 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Ruth Gough some of the basic functions and tasks that Fee: $10.00 plus $25.00 supply fee (Payable to Instructor) Preregister by: October 7 Photoshop can be used for. Ages 14 and up. Min/Max Enrollment: 10/20 Activity #319014 Dates: Tuesdays, September 21 - October 12 FEELING YOUNGER, LONGER MIND BODY AND SPIRIT Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Chair Yoga class, with Registered Clinical Master Aroma Therapist, Yoga Therapist and PhD Functional Instructor: Aaron Malsbury Nutritionist, Ruth Gough. This is a perfect practice for anyone, anywhere. In this session, we build Fee: $52.00 upon the breath, build some hear, and build flexibility in body and mind! Class participants will also Preregister by: September 16 be able to discover and make their own custom synergy perfect to use during this chair yoga practice Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 and beyond. Supply fee will include all materials, a custom synergy perfect for your unique body chemistry and includes access to a recording of the class to use and share, digital chair yoga guide and technique e-book. Ages 16 and up. Activity #332400 Dates: Tuesday, October 19 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Ruth Gough Fee: $10.00 plus $25.00 supply fee (Payable to Instructor) Preregister by: October 14 Min/Max Enrollment: 10/20

NEW! FIGHT BACK SELF-DEFENSE This 6-week class will focus on practical hands-on applications for real-life situations. Participants will gain self-confidence as they begin to recognize and put to use basic survival instincts and natural reactions in potentially threatening situations. Participants should wear clothes suitable for low impact exercise. Ages 12 and up. Activity #338500 NOTIFY ME Dates: Saturdays, October 9 – November 13 Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Mark Hamson Patrons can subscribe to be notified via Fee: $60.00 Preregister by: October 5 Min/Max Enrollment: 8/20 email regarding community activities, activity cancellations, meetings, services and snow plow alerts. Messages can be sent in both HTML and plain text to accommodate all email readers, cell phones ONLINE REGISTRATION http://webtracaberdeensd.us and other devices. www.aberdeen.sd.us

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Dog obedience classes fill early and are on a first pay basis. Reserve your place in class by calling 626-7015 and pay with your Visa/MasterCard or Discover.

K-9 KINDERGARTEN & ENRICHMENT CLASSES Designed as puppy’s first obedience, socialization and owner/handler educational course with their pup. Education on canine body language as it relates to other animals/ dogs and people in their world. Observation and interpretation of ‘dog speak’ is taught and applied. Basic Obedience commands taught just for fun each class. NEW! Canine Enrichment and Agility introductions. Proof of up to date, age VISUAL ARTS PRIVATE LESSON appropriate vaccinations must be provided to Private, semi-private, and group lessons from professionally trained advanced level artists and attend. Bordetella vaccination is also required to attend. Ages 14 and up. Activity #308804 educators, will be offered in Acrylics, Drawing, Oil Painting, Pottery, Sculpture, Watercolor, and many Session A: Sat, September 18 - October 30 other artistic media. Lessons will be held in designated ARCC studios, during business hours when (No class Oct 2) space is available. Private lessons are available for participants ages 16 and up pending chosen field Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. of study, and ages 18 and up for Glasswork, Electroforming and Metal Work. Participant may be under Session B: Wed, November 3 - December 15 16, pending instructor approval and availability. If there is an artistic media not listed that you are (No class Nov 24) interested in or have further questions, please call the ARCC at (605) 626-7081 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Fee: $30.00 per one-hour private lesson (for groups of 2+ please add $7.50 per each additional Fee: $100.00 person) Fees may vary pending chosen field of study, does not include supplies. Instructor: Patsy Brosz Registration: Call the ARCC at (605) 626-7081. Preregister by: 3 days before session start Min/Max Enrollment: 8/12 OPEN STUDIO The ARCC offers room to spread out to work on your own projects in an open studio setting with CANINE MANNERS CLASS other artists. On each Thursday of the month, space will be set aside for those who would like to come Are you the top dog in your home, or is your in on work on projects. All supplies are to be provided by participants; however, some equipment dog the one who runs the show? Be the master such as paper cutters, glue guns and other items may be used upon permission. Open studio meets of your domain once again by enrolling Fido in from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. each Thursday. Participants must check in with the front desk on studio this beginning course to help you gain control! location each week. Open studio participants must schedule an appointment for orientation prior This course will cover basic training in come, sit, down, greeting strangers, stay, and heel along to working in the studio. with basic behavioral conditioning to establish Dates: Thursdays, September 23 - December 16 Fee: No Charge pack order in the household. Participants must be strong enough to handle their dog. NEW! PREPARING FOR PORTRAITS Participants will need to bring shot records Do you have some family photos coming up, or how about some senior pictures, and you’re not for canine to class as proof of appropriate quite sure what to bring, wear and how to prepare for those upcoming portrait shots? Well this vaccinations and Bordetella is required. Ages 1-day workshop is just for you! Alethiea & Jerome with Wildfire Studios will cover some of the basic 10 and up. Activity #308814 ins and outs of preparing for a photoshoot, whether it be Family, Senior, Pregnancy, Newborn, Dates: Thursdays, Oct 7 - Nov 11 Engagement, Wedding, or just because Photos. This workshop is co-sponsored by Wildfire Studios Time: 6:00 - 6:55 p.m. and the Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center. Participants that enroll in this workshop, will receive Instructor: Sheryl Erickson a 5% discount on a photoshoot with Wildfire Studios (Some rules and conditions apply). Ages 16 Fee: $80.00 and up. Activity #319050 Preregister by: October 4 Session A: Tuesday, September 28 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Min/Max Enrollment: 6/18 Session B: Thursday, October 21 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Session C: Saturday, November 6 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ADVANCED DOG OBEDIENCE Session D: Thursday, December 9 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. This class will include walking off-leash, recall Instructors: Alethiea & Jerome Wild Fee: $20.00 off leash, ground-work for agility, and lots of other fun things that you can teach your dog! Preregister by: 3 days before session begins Min/Max Enrollment: 4/12 Ages 12 and up. Dogs must have completed (and passed) basic obedience class. Ages 13 and NEW! COOK WITHOUT A BOOK up. Activity #308824 Come join us to gain confidence cooking outside the confines of a recipe as we learn to reconstruct Dates: Thursdays, Oct 7 - Nov 11 our own. Each week will include experimenting or taste testing. Group discussions, participation Time: 7:00 - 7:55 p.m. & assignments to use what we learn will be included each week. This 5-week class is for recipe Instructor: Sheryl Erickson perfectionists and free birds alike. (Please Note: Dairy, Wheat, and Meat products will be used.) Ages Fee: $80.00 14 and up. Activity #310650 Preregister by: October 4 Session A: Thursdays, Sept 23 - Oct 21 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Min/Max Enrollment: 6/18 Session B: Tuesdays, November 2 - 30 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Instructor: Ci Droege Fee: $49.00 plus $5.00 Supply Fee (Payable to the instructor) Preregister by: 3 days before session begins Min/Max Enrollment: 5/15 REGISTER EARLY! Don’t wait until the last minute to register for a class! There is a point where, if there Patrons can subscribe to be notified via email regarding community activities, are not enough registrants, a course is NOTIFY activity cancellations, meetings, services and snow plow alerts. Messages cancelled. 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PARENT/CHILD WHEEL THROWN POTTERY PALS POTTERY CLASS Kids ages 5 to 14 and their adult partner work together on projects using earthenware clay, and Learn how to throw pots on a potter’s wheel low fire glazes. The first three weeks will be dedicated to hand building, the last week dedicated together with one of your favorite people! Class to painting your creations with ceramic glaze. This is a great opportunity to spend time together size will be limited to 4 pairs for individualized while sharing a new hobby and plenty of fun memories. Ages 5 and up with adult. Activity #311131 attention. Three weeks are devoted to working Session A: Mondays, November 1 - 22 Times: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. on the wheel; the last week will be spent glazing Session B: Mondays, November 1 - 22 Times: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. your creations. Come to class prepared to get Instructor: Crystal Harper Fee: $20.00 plus $20.00 supply fee/pair dirty. For children in grades 2 and up with Preregister by: October 27 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/8 pairs parent/guardian. Activity #311130 Dates: Thursdays, October 21 - November 11 NEW! INSTRUMENT EXPLORERS Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Each week students will sing songs together, learn very basic musical terms and ideas, in addition Instructor: Caleb Crosby to learning about a new instrument each week, where that instrument sits in an orchestra, what Fee: $30.00 plus $15.00 clay fee/pair instrument family it belongs to, and the sounds it makes! Ages 4 - 7. Activity #368150 Preregister by: October 18 Dates: Wednesdays, Sept 29 - Nov 17 Times: 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Instructor: Brooke Thielbar Min/Max Enrollment: 2/4 pair Fee: $30.00 Preregister by: September 23 Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FOR YOUTH This event is held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Monday evening, December 13. Featuring crafts, games and other surprises. Sponsored by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department with Become a Member ABERDEEN COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION special assistance from Dacotah Prairie Museum and Girl Scouts. Parents are encouraged to accompany young children. When: Monday, December 13 Where: Aberdeen Civic Arena 203 S. Washington Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. JOHN DENVER MUSICAL BLACK MARKET TRUST SD JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERT Fee: $1.00 per person TRIBUTE STARRING TED VIGIL Fri., Nov.12, 2021 | 7:00 pm Thurs., Jan. 20, 2022 | 7:30 pm Sun., Sept. 26, 2021 | 7:00 pm

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA THE DIAMONDS: MARK KINGSWOOD Sat., March 5, 2022 | 7:30pm LET’S ROCK BROADWAY Thurs., May 19, 2022 | 7:00 pm NOTIFY ME Sat., April 9, 2022 | 7:00 pm Patrons can subscribe to be notified via $70 Adults; $25 Students; $145 Family/Grandparents email regarding community activities, activity cancellations, meetings, services Concerts will be held in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Theater and snow plow alerts. Messages can at Northern State University 1200 S. Jay Street. ACCA Memberships can be purchased be sent in both HTML and plain text to at Interior Design Concepts located at 21 N. Main Street or online at the ACCA website. accommodate all email readers, cell phones and other devices. www.aberdeen.sd.us WWW.ABERDEENCOMMUNITYCONCERTS.ORG

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ARCC MUSIC VISUAL ARTS SCHOOL

PRIVATE LESSON PROGRAM The ARCC’s Visual Arts Program is unique to The private lesson program runs September-May. Traditional band and orchestra instruments, harp, Northeastern South Dakota. It’s designed guitar, and voice lessons are available for all ages. Lessons are taught by advanced level music majors to provide students with an opportunity to attending NSU or qualified teachers from the community at large. The lessons will be held in the explore and develop confidence in their own creativity. It is an ongoing, academic year long ARCC music facilities. Lesson times available are either half hour lessons once per week or one hour sequential program where skills are developed lessons once every other week. A recital opportunity is available at the end of both semesters. and built upon, much like dance or piano STRINGS lessons. Classes meet once a week and follow Both Suzuki and traditional methods are available. It is requested that beginning string students meet a curriculum designed for the development of artistic appreciation, technical skill, knowledge, with the instructor, Ms. Nancy Ohnstad, prior to purchasing an instrument. For more information, positive criticism, and professionalism. Each please refer to the ARCC Music Program Student Information and Registration Handbook. class level includes: Basic design; Art History; Ages: All ages. (Some age restrictions may apply for younger students depending on the instrument Drawing; Painting; Printmaking; Sculpture; Clay; of choice.) Media Arts; Presentation and Professionalism in the Arts. All classes are taught by professionally Lesson Dates: Lessons will begin the week of September 13-17, and run through the week of trained artists and educators. Classes begin the May 2-6. For full calendar, please refer to the ARCC Music Program Student Information and week of September 13 and will wrap up with Registration Handbook. a student-led Gallery Show and Reception highlighting the year’s artworks on April 25 Fee: $62.00 per month plus tax. Fee does not include instruments, books, or supplies. and 26. Registrations are now being taken. Financial Aid: Need-based financial assistance is available. Call 626-7015 for more information and Class size is limited. guidelines. Dates: September 13 – May 3 Times: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Lesson Scheduling: Individual lessons are scheduled by staff in coordination with faculty and student schedules. The prime time for most lessons will be Monday through Thursday. Other times CLASSES OFFERED: may be possible depending on availability. Virtual lessons are also offered. Pre Level: Grades 1-2: (Mondays) Level 1: Grades 3-4: (Tuesdays) Registration: Registration is ongoing and will continue while lessons are available subject to teacher Level 2: Grades 5-6: (Mondays) availability. Registration forms are available at the ARCC. Registrations can also be made over the Level 3: Grades 7-8: (Tuesdays) phone by calling the ARCC at (605) 626-7081 or online until September 9. Level 4: Grades 9-12: (Mondays) Fee: $30.00 plus a $10.00 supply fee (8 monthly payments of $40.00 plus tax) For more information, please call the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center at 626-7081, or visit us on the web at www.aberdeen.sd.us/ARCC.

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REGISTER EARLY! BRIGETTE WEISENBURGER Don’t wait until the last minute to register INSTRUCTOR for a class! There is a point where, if there are not enough registrants, a course is t: 605.228.4130 e: brige [email protected] cancelled. Coming on the day of the class to sign up won’t resurrect it, so please www.suzukipianoaberdeen.com register early!

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ARCC DANCE PROGRAM CLASSES OFFERED Have some fun and enjoy the many benefits of dance! The ARCC dance program, cosponsored Mommy & Me See description on page 11. by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Creative Movement Explores the world of dance through music and movement. Ages 3 & 4 Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, provides quality and affordable PreSchool Dance Basic dance vocabulary is taught through a variety of styles with an emphasis on dance classes for students of all ages and rhythm, coordination, and cooperation. Ages 4 & 5 abilities in a positive and fun environment. Flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, Kindergarten Dance Quicker paced than PreSchool Dance, this class works on primary ballet skills rhythm, coordination, cooperation, musicality, and more dance concepts. Kindergarten memorization, creativity, knowledge, and self- Ballet Proper posture, turnout, technique, strength and balance are emphasized. Grades 1-adult confidence are all life long skills and attributes fostered in each class. Ballet Technique These classes are for the ballet student to promote the development of strong Registrations are now being taken. Classes technique, artistry, and quality of movement as well as further their knowledge of ballet. The begin September 13-16 and will conclude with Cecchetti syllabus is used, with an option to take the examination in Sioux Falls. Grades 5 and up. recitals May 13-19, 2022. PrePointe For those who are interested in participating in Pointe classes. This class will prepare the For more information on any of these classes, or to see a complete schedule, student for the extra strength needed with Pointe work. Grades 5-6 please call the Aberdeen Recreation and Beginning Pointe & Pointe Students must have passed PrePointe to enroll in these classes. Cultural Center at 626-7081 or email us at Grades 7-12 [email protected]. You can also visit us on the web at www.aberdeen.sd.us/dance Company Ballet and Company Contemporary These are serious classes for those students who wish to take their studies to a higher level of technique and performance. Admission to this class is Registrations are now being by audition only. Grades 9 and up. taken. Please call 626-7081 for Tap Traditional technique as well as “street” tap are taught in these classes. Grades 1-12 more information. Jazz Traditional technique in addition to other styles of jazz in upbeat classes. Grades 1-12 Modern Modern dance incorporates lyrical and contemporary styles of dance. Emphasis is often placed on contraction and release and use of momentum, weight, rhythm and dynamics. Grades 1-12 Acro Dance Acro combines the gracefulness of dance with the tricks used in acrobatics. The dance movements in Acro are founded in ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles with some influence from gymnastics. Grades 1-12 www.facebook.com/ARCCDance Hip Hop Hip-hop developed from several cultures, including jazz, rock, and tap. It is unique in that it allows its dancers to perform with freedom of movement, within their own personalities. Grades 5-12 Broadway From the sweetness of “Singin’ in the Rain” to the funk of “Fame,” some of our favorite dances come from Broadway. Each class will learn isolations and moves commonly used in jazz dance, and then put them into routines inspired by our favorite musicals of the stage and silver screen. Grades 5- 12 Dance Exploration This class is for students with developmental disabilities. Basic ballet and jazz will be taught. Ages 10-16. All Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center Adaptive Dance This class is for adults with developmental disabilities. Basic ballet and jazz will be activities are co-sponsored by the South Dakota taught. Ages 16 and up. Arts Council through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the Clogging Clogging is an American folk dance that combines precise footwork with loose upper State of South Dakota. body motion. Grades 9 and up 10 | www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec NEW! BEGINNING CLOGGING MOMMY AND ME See the cloggers and want to join in? Here is the place for you! Join us in this six week course to get Share with your child age 2 and 3 years the you ready to transition to Intermediate Clogging, or just enjoy dancing for a few weeks in this class. benefits of music, exercise, flexibility and quality Grades 9 and up. Activity #355060 time together without worrying about a year- Dates: Thursdays, September 16 - October 21 Time: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. end recital. Activities for the parent and child to Fee: $30.00 Instructors: Victoria Georgoff participate in together will be shared. Daddies are welcome too! Activity #350000 INTERMEDIATE CLOGGING Dates: September 28 - November 18 Times: Tuesdays, 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. Clogging is an easy to learn American folk dance with roots from many cultures. This class is Tuesdays, 6:45-7:15 p.m. intended for those with previous clogging or tap experience. September through May, with optional Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. performances in the ARCC Dance Recitals. Registrations will be taken until October 31. Grades 9 and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Noon) up. Activity #455070 Fee: $36.00 per session Dates: Thursdays, September - May Time: 7:25 - 8:25 p.m. Instructors: Kennedy Dinger, Samantha Fee: $34.00 per month Instructors: Ashton Dennert and Victoria Georgoff Fletcher, and Kris Orr ADULT HIP HOP Get groovy and learn how to let loose in this growing, fast-paced genre. Become more comfortable and confident by moving your body with some sweet moves and good tunes in a relaxed and stress free environment! Grades 9 and up. Activity #356060 Dates: Tuesdays, November 2 - December 7 Time: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Terrina Barnes BEGINNING BALLET Ballet is a beautiful, graceful dance that leaves your body feeling stretched and strong. Students with little or no experience are welcome in this class, tights and leotards are optional! Grades 9 and up. Activity #351060 Dates: Tuesdays, September 21 - October 26 Time: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. Fee: $30.00 Instructors: Kris Orr SOCIAL DANCE COUNTRY TWO STEP The two-step is a basic dance move done by singles, partners and groups. This class will cover the basic two step as adapted to Country Music. Instruction will focus on the basic moves, footwork and turns. Get off your chair and onto the dance floor! Ages 15 and up. Activity #359507 Dates: Mondays, November 1 - 22 Time: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Ray Payer and Karen Lane Fee: $30.00 per person Preregister by: October 27 Min/Max Enrollment: 6/12 PIYO© LIVE BASICS OF PARTNER DANCING PiYo is athletic training that is influenced by Pilates and Yoga. Use your own body weight as A simple introduction to the world of social dancing, while learning the basics to the two step, waltz, resistance and combine the stretch of yoga with fox-trot and swing. Emphasis will be on basic moves, footwork, lead follow techniques, connection, the core strengthening of Pilates to streamline and several popular moves. An easy and fun experience! Couples or singles welcome. Ages 15 and and define your muscles, while building up. Activity #359004 strength and flexibility in your athletic ability. Dates: Tuesdays, November 2 - 23 Time: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Instructor: John Kersten & Robyn Ewalt High intensity, yet low impact, this workout Fee: $25.00 per person Preregister by: October 28 Min/Max Enrollment: 14/40 is ideal for anyone looking to add variety to their routine, gain strength and mobility at SWING/JITTERBUG WORKSHOP the same time, or begin implementing a core strengthening program. This is a class that A one-day workshop to make everyone feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor - that combines energy, movement and flow into is perfect for upcoming weddings and holiday parties. Emphasis will be on basic footwork, lead yoga and Pilates! Activity #358060 follow techniques and several popular moves. An EASY and FUN one-day experience! Ages 15 and Dates: Session A: October 7 - November 4 up. Activity #359114 Session B: November 11 - December 16 Date: Sat, Nov 20 Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Instructor: John Kersten & Robyn Ewalt (No Class Nov 25) Fee: $20.00 per person Preregister by: November 17 Min/Max Enrollment: 14/40 Times: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Instructor: Robyn Ewalt ABERDEEN SENIOR LINE DANCERS Fee: $35.00 per session PreRegister by: 3 days before class starts. Line dancing is an excellent way to keep physically fit, build agility and exercise the memory. The Aberdeen Senior Line Dancers meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at the ARCC at 1:00 p.m. for line dance fun and socialization. An Aberdeen Senior Center Membership is required to participate. For more information, please call the Aberdeen Senior Center at 626-3330. REGISTER EARLY! Don’t wait until the last minute to register for a class! There is a point where, if there ARCC DANCE NOTIFY ME are not enough registrants, a course is Individuals can subscribe to be notified via email or text messages regarding dance activities cancelled. Coming on the day of the class and activity cancellations due to weather. Messages can be sent in both HTML and plain text to to sign up won’t resurrect it, so please accommodate all email readers, cell phones and other devices. www.aberdeen.sd.us/notifyme register early!

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Open: October 5 – December 2 Hours: Weeknights: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Weekends: 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Youth Gym participants grades K-6 only. Parents are invited to accompany their children. All gyms are supervised and there will be no charge for their use. Open and Youth Gym programs are run in cooperation with the Aberdeen Public Schools.

2021/2022 HOLIDAY OPEN GYM SCHEDULE Washington Street Gym, 401 N. Washington St.

Monday, December 13 . . . .1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 14 . . . .1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 15 . . 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 16 . . . 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 17 . . . . .1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 18 . . . .1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19 . . . . 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 20 . . . .1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 21 . . . .1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 22 . . 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 23 . . . 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Monday, December 27 . . . .1:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 28 . . . .1:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 29 . . 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, December 30 . . . 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 3 ...... 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 4 ...... 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL Wednesday, January 5 . . . . 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. A net will be setup for anyone wanting to practice their volleyball skills or play a game. No court 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. reservations needed. Thursday, January 6 . . . . . 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Where: Aberdeen Civic Arena When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 2 – December 5 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hours: 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Weekends)

THANK The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department would like to thank the Aberdeen Public School District for sharing their school facilities. Such continued cooperation between taxing bodies provides more quality recreational services to the YOU community, as well as saves tax dollars.

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TOT GYM WOMEN’S Let it rain, let it snow, let the days grow cold! There is still a place to play basketball, jump-rope, MORNING EXERCISE and run off energy! Tot Gym is a special open gym for children ages 0 - 6 that will provide a limited Join us in this class of general exercise that assortment of balls and other gross motor playing equipment. Parental supervision is required of emphasizes flexibility and general fitness. all participants. Tot Gym will be closed on days when Senior Nutrition does not serve meals. There is Registration will be taken at the first class. no fee to attend. Meets Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. (Closed on holidays.) Classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and When: September 8 – December 20 Time: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Fridays. Activity #332105 Session A: September 8 - October 29 SENIOR NUTRITION MEALS Session B: November 1 - December 20 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Meals are available to anyone age 60 or older and their spouse. The Senior Nutrition Project offers Location: Washington Street Gym well-balanced, nutritious meals, nutrition education and socialization. Take-out meals are also 401 N. Washington St. available. For more information call 225-0182. Fees: $10.00. WALK FOR HEALTH We offer dance/fitness classes for adults. See pages 10 through Any day, Monday through Friday, come to the Washington Street Gym at 401 North 11 for a complete schedule. For more information on adult fitness Washington Street and walk for your health. activities call the ARCC at 626-7081. The gym will be open between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. There is no charge. The Gym will be closed on days when Senior Nutrition does not serve meals.

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BASICS OF DRAW YOUR PARTNER DOUBLES OFFICIATING CLINIC Come and enjoy a social afternoon of tennis where doubles teams will be randomly drawn throughout the afternoon. Food and drawings for door prizes will also be a part of the fun filled tennis day. The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dates: Sunday, September 12 Time: 4:00 p.m. Where: NSU Courts Fee: Free Department and the Men’s Basketball League Sponsored by Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, Adult Tennis League and the are sponsoring a Basics of Officiating Clinic Aberdeen Community Tennis Association. on Monday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington Street Gym. This clinic is for people interested in getting into officiating at the City League, Church League or Youth Tournament MEN’S BASKETBALL levels. The clinic will be lead by Steve Markley, Where: Washington Street Gym and Aberdeen Civic Arena Certified Official, and is free of charge. When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Beginning: Organizational meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 7:30 p.m., at the ARCC, 225 3rd Ave. SE. ADULT VOLLEYBALL Tentatively, games will begin late October. Registration: Rosters and at least half ($337.50) team fees must be turned in by Tuesday, September 28. Men’s League: Mondays League: Full-court competitive basketball. Teams are placed in a league according to their ability. Mixed League: Sundays Teams play 14 games. Leagues end in March. Game equipment and officials are provided. Women’s League: Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fee: $675.00 per team and Thursdays Time: May vary according to gym availability. Registration: Team rosters and fees are due by the organizational meeting on December 6, DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL 7:00 p.m., at the ARCC. Roster forms must be A net will be setup for anyone wanting to practice their volleyball skills or play a game. No court used. NO late rosters will be accepted. reservations needed. Beginning: All leagues begin mid-January. Where: Aberdeen Civic Arena When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 2 – December 5 Organizational Meeting: Monday, December 6 Hours: 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Weekends) 7:00 p.m., at the ARCC. NOTE: Fall volleyball is underway. Fees: $130.00 per team JUNIOR LEAGUE BOWLING “JOIN THE FUN” SATURDAYS AT 10 AM SIGN UP LEARN TO BOWL ENROLL IN OUR 4 WEEK LEARN TO BOWL PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 25 AND RECEIVE A BALL AND BAG FREE COURTESY OF 9 AM - NOON THE VILLAGE BOWL AND ABERDEEN BOWLING ASSOC. 605-229-4800

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WALKING TOUR OF HIGHLANDS HISTORIC DISTRICT Celebrate historic preservation with a guided tour through Aberdeen’s Highlands Historic District. Gain insight into the past and learn some of the unique history behind homes, builders and past owners. The leisurely 45-minute walk will be led by a member of the Landmark Commission and held on Thursday, September 23, at 6:30 p.m. People should meet at the corner of 12th Avenue North and Main Street. Persons wishing to participate should put their names on the interest list at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office by September 20. There is no fee for this activity, but participation is limited to 12 people.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING LESSONS MANOR PARK Where: Manor Park Warming House When: When there is sufficient snow Instructor: John Kersten Fee: $16.00 per class (equipment provided) Beginners: Intensive introduction to the fundamentals for rhythmic motion, pole plant, riding the glide, balance and more. Participants must be 14 years of age or older. Advanced Beginners: For those who have taken a beginners class and wish to develop their fundamental techniques and improve their skills. CROSS COUNTRY SKI RENTALS Cross Country Skis are available for rent at the Manor Park Warming House. Rental rates are $3 for adults/teens and $1.50 for children 12 years of age and younger. The skis must be used at Manor Park where groomed trails will be available. 1028 8th Ave NW – Phone 626-7092 www.aberdeen.sd.us/leepark state park opportunities Greens Fees Weekdays 9 holes . . .$21.00 The Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Division of Parks, provides facilities for several winter Weekdays 18 holes ���������$31.00 recreational activities in the Aberdeen area. For further information on these activities, please contact Weekend/Holidays 9 holes . . .$23.00 Robert Teachout, Park Manager, at 626-3488. Weekend/Holidays 18 holes ���������$33.00 CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Juniors 9 holes . . .$11.00 Five miles of cross-country ski trails are located in the Forest Drive area of Richmond Lake Recreation Area. The trails radiate out from the warming shelter and are groomed on a regular basis, weather Juniors 18 holes ���������$16.00 permitting. The trail system is designed with several junctions so the skier can take as long or short Golf Cart Rental. . 9 holes .$10/person a journey as desired. A park entrance fee is required. 18 holes ��������$17.00/person SNOWMOBILING Pull Cart �������������������������$5.00 The Forest Drive warming shelter also serves as the trailhead for the 72 mile Dakota Midland Driving Range snowmobile trail. The snowmobile trail connects with the city of Aberdeen, Westport, Mina Lake, Richmond Lake, and Frederick. The trail is groomed on a regular basis weather permitting. Trail Regular Bucket (50 balls) ����������������$8.00 conditions available at www.twitter.com/sdsnoweast or calling 1-800-445-3474. Maps are available Warm up Bucket (25 balls) ������������$5.00 at the warming shelter, local businesses and GFP office in Aberdeen. SNOW SHOE RENTALS WATCH FOR FALL SPECIALS!!! Snow shoes are available for rent at Richmond Recreation Area. Please call in advance to reserve at PUNCH CARD 626-3488. The punch card allows twelve, 9-hole rounds of play for a total cost of $225.00. The punch card may be used on either REGISTER Don’t wait until the last minute to register for a class! There is a point where, weekends, weekdays and holidays. The if there are not enough registrants, a course is cancelled. Coming on the day punch card may be used to play 18 holes EARLY! of the class to sign up won’t resurrect it, so please register early! with payment of an additional $9.00.

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YOUTH SKATING LESSONS RECREATIONAL SKATING Where: Aberdeen Odde Ice Arena OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS Session A: Lincoln...... 1124 5th Ave SW, 626-7009 November 8 – December 8 Manor Park ...... 12th Ave NE and Jay St, 626-3589 Monday & Wednesday (No class on Nov. 24) When: Weekdays – 4:00-9:00 p.m., Weekends – 1:00-9:00 p.m. 4:30-5:00 p.m. Snow Plow Sam, Basic 1 & 2 5:00-5:30 p.m. Snow Plow Sam, Basic 3 & 4 INDOOR SKATING RINK 5:30-6:00 p.m. Basic 1 & 2, Basic 5 & 6 Aberdeen Odde Ice Arena...... Brown County Fairgrounds, 626-3519 Session B: When: Monday, October 25 – Sunday, March 6 November 9 – December 9 Monday 3:45 – 6:15 p.m. Friday 3:45 – 6:15 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday (No class on Nov. 25) Tuesday 3:45 – 6:15 p.m. Saturday 1:15 – 3:45 p.m. 4:30-5:00 p.m. Snow Plow Sam, Basic 1 & 2 Wednesday 3:45 – 6:15 p.m. Sunday 6:15 – 8:45 p.m. 5:00-5:30 p.m. Snow Plow Sam, Basic 1 & 2 5:30-6:00 p.m. Basic 3 & 4, Pre Freeskate, Thursday 3:45 – 6:15 p.m. Freeskate Fee: Adults Youth (17 and under) Family Session C: $2.00 Daily $1.00 Daily $4.00 Daily January 10 – February 9 $25.00 Season $15.00 Season $45.00 Season Monday & Wednesday NOTE: Saturdays cancelled for recreational skating at the Odde Ice Arena due to scheduled 4:30-5:00 p.m. Snow Plow Sam, Basic 1 & 2 hockey tournaments that will be announced. 5:00-5:30 p.m. Snow Plow Sam, Basic 3 & 4 Hot drinks are available at all outdoor rink locations. Skate rentals will be available at all outdoor 5:30-6:00 p.m. Basic 1 & 2, Basic 5 & 6 skating rinks and at Aberdeen Ice Arena at the fairgrounds at a cost of $1. Family skate rental Session D: rate shall be $3. A limited number of skates are available. There is no charge for use of the January 11 – February 10 outdoor rinks. Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:00 p.m. Snow Plow Sam, Basic 1 & 2 5:00-5:30 p.m. Snow Plow Sam, Basic 1 & 2 5:30-6:00 p.m. Basic 3 & 4, Pre Freeskate, Freeskate The Learn to Skate USA program is used HALLOWEEN FREE SKATE DAY for the skating lessons. The Snow Plow Sam Come out for Recreational Skating at the Odde program is for 5 year olds. The “Learn to Ice Arena before you go Trick or Treating! Dress in Skate” programs have specific skills to be Costume and your ADMISSION IS FREE!! Start your accomplished at each level. For details, contact Halloween weekend at the Odde Ice Arena. the department office. When: Saturday, October 30 Fee: $18.00 per session Time: 1:15 – 3:45 p.m. Preregister by: Tuesday, November 2 Where: Odde Ice Arena (Session A and B) Thursday, January 6 (Session C and D) 16 | www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrecwww.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec RINK CLOSING GUIDELINES ABERDEEN CURLING CLUB The following guidelines will be used for closing warming houses on extremely cold and/or The Aberdeen Curling Club curls Wednesday unfavorable weather days: nights at 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. beginning 1. 15 degrees below zero October 2021 through February 2022. 2. 5 degrees below zero with 10 or more miles an hour wind FREE CURLING DEMONSTRATION We can come to your place to give you hands 3. Less than 5 skaters when temperatures are between 0 and 15 degrees below zero on experience that will show you the basics of Anyone using skating rinks (Lincoln and Manor) for hockey or pleasure skating should be aware of curling. All we need is a flat area to throw stones the system used for signaling of opened and closed warming houses and rinks. made to simulate curling, like a gym, a large To designate an open rink and warming house, a green flag will be displayed on the hockey rink. tiled area or a smooth concrete spot. To designate a closed rink and warming house, a red flag will be shown. Should rinks close during WANTED normal hours of operation due to inclement weather, all rinks will display a red flag and all radio stations will announce the closing. People of all ages wanting to try the fastest growing sport in the USA. For zero equipment Parents of small children should be especially aware of what the flags symbolize and watch for them cost you can participate in the fun sport of before leaving their children at an outdoor rink when weather is cold. curling. To learn how to try curling and/or join a league team, league starts in October and ends CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE in February on Wednesday evenings, for more information call or text Mark Tolvstad, President ABERDEEN ODDE ICE ARENA OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS of Aberdeen Curling Club, (605-228-1717) or Bryan Rau, Membership Committee Chairman December 24...... Closed December 24...... Closed (605-380-0279). December 25...... Closed December 25...... Closed December 26-30...... 1:00-9:00 p.m. December 26...... 6:15-8:45 p.m. December 31...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. BOYS & GIRLS HOCKEY December 27-31...... 3:45-6:15 p.m. January 1 ...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. January 1...... Closed January 2-3...... 1:00-9:00 p.m. The Aberdeen Hockey Association (AHA) is dedicated to providing the opportunity for boys January 2. .Resume regular scheduled hours January 4. .Resume regular scheduled hours and girls, ages 5-19, to participate in ice hockey. The hockey program is designed to provide a graduated learning experience. Maximum participation for each child is designed into Join us for our 25th year of skating fun...at SkateAway! the program with special rules for games. AHA and Aberdeen are fortunate to have two sheets of indoor ice during the hockey season, Friday 7-10 PM which allows for additional convenience and flexibility in scheduling compared to many Saturday 1-3:30 PM other associations. 7-10 PM Age Divisions 5-6, Termites 7-8 years, Mites Sunday 2-4:30 PM 9-10 years, Squirts 11-12 years, Peewees* 13-14 years, Bantams* 15-19 years, JV/Varsity* 11-19 years, Girls* The hockey season begins in November and Friday, Oct. 29. Halloween Costume Skate & Dance! 7-11 PM ends in February. Schedules will be available skateawayaberdeen.com after registration. Start and end times of the Friday, Dec. 31 �������������������New Year’s Eve Party 7-12:30 AM! season will vary by level. AHA has equipment packages (including helmets, gloves, shin guards, elbow pads, and breezers) for the younger ages for a nominal rental fee. Other items can be rented from Dakota Outdoors South Dakota’s Premier Indoor Entertainment Destination! or purchased from Dakota Outdoors or Dunham’s. Skating lessons through the Laser Tag Parks and Recreation Lesson Program will be provided for free for first time registrants Arcade and are available to all others that are interested. For more information regarding Mini Bowling registration fees and other hockey details go to the Aberdeen Hockey Association Bumper Cars website at www.aberdeenhockey.com. Climbing Wall *All ages determined as of July 1. Ballocity Axe Throwing ADULT HOCKEY The adult hockey league is open to participants Food & Drink with varying skill levels and experience. The teams have scrimmages weekly. The men’s Parties & Groups hockey team also participates in a couple of tournaments a year. 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Youth Adult Partnership of Aberdeen (Y.A.P.A.) The YAPAtorium is a free, drop-in youth center located at the ARCC Building in downtown Aberdeen. Our facility is open and available to youth, ages 11 to 17, Monday through Saturday. Want to be a member? Stop by our front desk with a parent and fill out a membership form. It’s that simple! Once a member has been enrolled, he or she will be permitted one free entry per day and will have access to a large variety of activities, programs, and services that the center provides free of charge. The YAPAtorium has been a strong proponent of creating youth lead activities and supporter of a substance-free lifestyle in the Aberdeen area since 2005. We encourage youth to take ownership of their public spaces and become a positive influence within their community. Join us and help us bring the events you’d like to have to Aberdeen. If you are interested in participating in our programming, visit The YAPAtorium to learn how you can get involved. For questions about yapa events weekly events our organization, call 626-3595 or email [email protected] All events are held at the YAPAtorium. MONDAYS Pool League...... 4:30 p.m. SEPT-MEMBER DRIVE & FORTNITE: TUESDAYS TENEMOS FORMULARIOS SQUAD DAMAGE TOURNAMENT DE MEMBRESÍA EN ESPAÑOL You might be entering in squads, but the E-Sports...... 4:30 p.m. El YAPAtorium es un centro juvenil gratuito victory is for you alone! Join YAPA’s Fortnite tournament. We’ll drop into battle as a squad, WEDNESDAYS para jóvenes a partir de 11 hasta 17 años. Pokemon TCG...... 4:30 p.m. Simplemente complete un formulario de but only the highest kill count will proceed to membresía en compañía de uno de sus padres/ the next round. We’ll award a grand prize as well THURSDAYS guardianes para convertirse en miembro. as runner up prizes. There’s no entry fee; just Art Crew...... 5:00 p.m. Una vez que los miembros estén inscritos, sign up for a free membership (parent required). se les permitirá una entrada gratuita al día, Already a member? Great, you’re ready to go! FRIDAYS además, tendrán acceso a una gran variedad Additionally, we’ll be signing up new members Youth Choose/Karaoke ���������������������������7:00 p.m. de actividades, fiestas y beneficios que ofrece for our Sept-Member Drive! If you sign up for el centro. a free YAPA Membership during the Month SATURDAYS of September, you’ll be entered into a prize Youth E-sports League �����������������3:00-5:00 p.m. NEED A RIDE AFTER SCHOOL? drawing for a $100. Stop in or call (605-626-3595) (ages 9 to 14) Schedule a ride to or from the YAPAtorium for information about how to enroll! for only $2.00 with Rideline! Rides must be When: Saturday, September 25 scheduled 24 hours in advance or you can set Time: 3:00 p.m. up a reoccurring ride schedule for frequent use. Call 605-626-3333 to set up your schedule FRIDAY THE 15TH!!! YAPATORIUM HOURS today! We also have additional opportunities Something foul is afoot! Welcome to Friday the OF OPERATION: for families that apply for activity assistance 15th, the YAPA’s annual spooky holiday pre- through the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & party. We’ll have some decorating activities, Monday-Thursday 3:00-8:00 p.m. Forestry. Speak to the YAPAtorium supervisor a costume contest (if you dare show off your Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m. to hear more 605-626-3594 costume before Halloween), a murder mystery, snacks, and scary movies. It’s basically like Friday Saturday 1:00-9:00 p.m. ¿NECESITAS TRANSPORTE the 13th, but FUN! Sunday-Closed DESPUÉS DE LA ESCUELA? When: Friday, October 15 All events will held at The YAPAtorium and Programa transporte hacia o desde el Time: 5:00 p.m. are free of charge. YAPAtorium por solo $2 con Rideline! Los viajes deben programarse con 24 horas de NINTENDO JAM anticipación o puede establecerse un horario Come join YAPA staff and patrons for our de transporte recurrente para uso frecuente. Nintendo Jam starting at 5:00 p.m. We’ll ¡Llame al 605-626-3333 para programar su be playing some of your favorite Nintendo horario hoy! games spread out across Nintendo’s most FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Además, contamos con oportunidades popular home consoles. We’ll score each game Facebook.com/theyapatorium adicionales para aquellas familias que soliciten individually in addition to having an overall asistencia para actividades a través de Parques, cumulative high score. Winners will be awarded Twitter @TheYAPAtorium Recreación y Silvicultura de Aberdeen. Hable prizes and sticker trophies!!! 11-17 years of age Instagram @theyapatorium con el supervisor del YAPAtorium para hacer only…sorry parents. Youtube The YAPAtorium mas preguntas al respecto al número de When: Friday, November 19 Snapchat: @TheYAPAtorium teléfono 605-626-3594. Time: 5:00 p.m. 18 | www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrecwww.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec special events

PUMPKIN PATCH FOR KIDS Enjoy the fall tradition of picking your own pumpkin and ride the barrel train. An adult is requested to accompany children. Sponsored by the Aberdeen Optimist Club. Date: Sunday, October 3 Where: Centennial Village Time: Noon – 3:00 p.m. (or until pumpkins are gone) Age: 10 years of age and under Cost: Free will donation CENTRAL PARK TREE LIGHTING Central Park Tree lighting event in conjunction with Winterfest weekend. Thursday, November 18, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. We’ll have free hot chocolate, and a photo booth for some lovely family holiday photos. Tree lighting will take place at 6:00 p.m. North of the Aberdeen HAUNTED FOREST, WYLIE PARK, OCTOBER 22 – 23 Recreation & Cultural Center in Central Park. Presented by: Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Haunted Forest, a traditional Halloween event, will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 22 – 23, Forestry Department. in Storybook Land and Wylie Park. This is a thrilling, chilling and exciting Halloween event for youth When: Thursday, November 18 and adults of all ages. A special matinee performance for younger children will be held Saturday Where: Central Park - 315 2nd Avenue SE afternoon with ticket sales from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., which includes trick or treating with the Haunted Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Forest characters. The evening performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. with ticket sales ending at 10:00 p.m. Tickets are sold at the Wylie Park Pavilion. Advanced tickets will be sold for the evening performances, during regular business hours, at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office and other locations to be announced. Matinee performance $5.00 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday Only Evening performances $15.00 6:30-10:00 p.m. Both Nights Co-sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and Aberdeen Optimist Club. For more information, check the website at www.aberdeenhauntedforest.org or like the Aberdeen Haunted Forest on Facebook.

Plan to attend the 43rd annual Winterfest at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21. Co-sponsored with the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, Winterfest is an ideal HOLIDAY CELEBRATION opportunity to purchase unusual gifts for the hard-to-buy-for person. There will be a wide variety of handcrafted items for sale. Entertainment and food will once again play a role at Winterfest. For FOR YOUTH more information, call the ARCC at 626-7081. Free Admission. Winterfest will be open on Saturday This event is held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday evening, December 13. Featuring crafts, games and other surprises. Sponsored by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department with special assistance from Dacotah Prairie Museum and Girl Scouts. Parents are encouraged to accompany young children. When: Monday, December 13 Where: Aberdeen Civic Arena 203 S. Washington Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fee: $1.00 per person

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PICKLE BALL weekly activities Come join us and play some pickle ball. Fun for all ages. When: Mondays Time: 10:30 a.m. - Noon Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Recreation Center MONDAYS BINGO Pickle Ball ...... 10:30 a.m. ����������������������������������������BLC* Join the fun and play Bingo at the Center. Play for 5 cents a card and winner takes the prize. Open to all members. Bingo (1st, 3rd, 5th) . . . . . 1:00 p.m. �������������������������Dining Room When: 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Dining Room Pool Tournament (8 ball) . . .1:15 p.m. ����������������������������� Pool Room (Starting in October) SCRABBLE Come on, all you Scrabble enthusiasts! There is always room for more. TUESDAYS When: 2nd, 4th & 5th Monday Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Dining Room Yoga/Exercise ...... 9:00 a.m. �����������������������Activity Room YOGA Whist ...... 1:00 p.m. �����������������������Activity Room Come and learn how to relax your mind, body and soul. Line Dancing ...... 1:00 p.m. ������������������������������������ARCC** When: Tuesdays Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Dining Room WEDNESDAYS TRIVIA Wii Bowling ...... 8:30 a.m. �������������������������Dining Room How much do you know? Join this fun group as we learn new facts and Open Cards ...... 1:00 p.m. �����������������������Activity Room test the extent of our trivia knowledge. Non-competetive. Everyone plays together as a team! Trivia ...... 1:00 p.m. �����������������������������Tech Room When: Wednesdays Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Technology Center Mahjong ...... 1:00 p.m. �����������������������Activity Room Friendship Singers ...... 1:30 p.m. �������������������������Dining Room MAHJONG Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, THURSDAYS strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. It is commonly Dance Exercise ...... 9:30 a.m. �������������������������Dining Room played by 4 players. Instructors are available to help learn this game during September, October and November. Penning the Past ...... 10:00 a.m. ���������������������Activity Room When: Wednesdays Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Activity Room Line Dancing ...... 1:00 p.m. ������������������������������������ARCC** Pinochle ...... 1:00 p.m. �����������������������Activity Room DANCE EXERCISE Step up your exercise routine with dance exercise presented by the FRIDAYS Aberdeen Family Y. Instructors will have you rocking to the beat with Tai Chi ...... 9:00 a.m. �������������������������Dining Room routines specially designed for the senior age group. When: Thursdays Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Dining Room Progressive Bridge ...... 1:00 p.m. �����������������������Activity Room Mexican Train (Dominos) . . .1:00 p.m. �������������������������Dining Room PENNING THE PAST This activity is open to all members interested in writing their life stories. Whether you have written in the past or are being prompted by family *Bethlehem Lutheran Church and friends to do so, join this unique and inspiring group of seniors. **Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center Newcomers welcome. When: Thursdays Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Activity Room monthly activities CREATIVE FUN VET’S COFFEE HOUR POPCORN AND A MOVIE Crafters unite! You are invited to join us in This group is open to veterans from all Come watch a movie with friends and enjoy making all sorts of craft projects! It might be branches of the military. Guest speakers often some popcorn. painting ceramics or wood, making jewelry, share information regarding veteran’s issues; When: 2nd Monday of each month beading, beauty products, or home décor. You other months participants come together Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. name it, we’ve probably done it! Either way, for coffee. Senior Center membership is not Location: Activity Room we have LOTS OF FUN! Everyone is welcome – required to participate. Refreshments provided Fee: No charge Registration is required. by Prairie Heights. When: 3rd Thursday of each month When: 1st Wednesday of each month Time: 1:00 p.m. Time: 9:00 a.m. RIDE LINE Location: Dining room. Fee: No charge Transportation is available to all programs through Ride Line. Call at least one day in CARD MAKING MADE EASY TECHNOLOGY CLUB advance to reserve your ride. To arrange Have you ever wanted to make a nice handmade This club is designed to sharpen your skills your ride, call 626-3333 between 8:00 a.m. card for someone but never knew how, or even in the use of today’s high tech devices. Bring and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. where to start? Now is your chance to give it a your phone, iPad, or laptop and let our tech try! You are invited to join us for good company volunteers help answer your questions. Already and lots of fun while we learn the art of card tech savvy? Contact the Senior Center to making. Call 626-3330 or stop in to register. become a volunteer! View our monthly newsletter online at When: 3rd Friday of each month (Starting in When: 1st Friday of each month www.aberdeen.sd.us/senior. October) Time: 9:00 a.m. Choose newsletter on the left column. Time: 9:30 a.m. Fee: No Charge Location: Dining room. 20 | www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec september activities TAI CHI november activities Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise. It involves a series of graceful movements OPEN BINGO (PUBLIC WELCOME) HEALTHY AGING MONTH performed in a slow, focused manner This special bingo is open to the public, so bring September is Healthy Aging Month- an annual accompanied by deep breathing. This exercise your friends and family! We’ll play 18 regular health observance designed to focus national is great for stretching and improving balance. games and 2 black out games. Ten dollar gift attention on maintaining a healthy mind and Instructed by Shelley Sinar. Class is limited to 10 card prizes for regular Bingo and $50 gift cards body. To encourage our members to use the participants. Please call to register. for black out. Cost is .25 per card for regular facility, there will be a drawing each Friday of When: Fridays Bingo and .50 per card for black out games. the month for those who come to any activity Time: 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by Sanford. held at the Senior Center. Get your name in Location: Dining Room Date: Monday, November 1 the basket for a chance to win a prize while Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. enhancing your overall health. Location: Dining Room When: Month of September october activities Time: Drawing each Friday PANCAKE BREAKFAST Location: Senior Center FUNDRAISER Fee: No charge WILL TAXES AFFECT Join us for sausage, juice, coffee and all YOUR RETIREMENT the pancakes you can eat for $5.00. 2022 DEMENTIA CONVERSATIONS It’s critical to have a solid understanding of the memberships will be available. All proceeds go The onset of dementia brings on tough topics tax status of investments to make informed to programs and activities. Open to the public! and difficult conversations. What is the best way decisions, and review tax strategies that may When: Saturday, November 20 to approach sensitive subjects such as driving, have and impact of your tax bill. Learn how Time: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. doctor visits, legal and financial planning? future tax changes may affect your retirement, Location: Dining Room Kathy Herreid, Gerontologist and State Program and ways to create tax-free retirement income. Fee: $5.00 Director for the Alzheimer’s Association, South Presented by Matt Scott, Financial Associate Dakota Chapter will help answers these with Thrivent Financial. Please call the Senior THANKSGIVING DINNER questions. Call to register. Center to register. 626-3330. Senior Meals is cooking up a traditional When: Wednesday, September 8 When: Tuesday, October 5 Thanksgiving Dinner! RSVP by November 15. Time: 10:00 a.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Wednesday, November 17 Location: Activity Room Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Activity Room Location: Dining Room ADAPTING TO VISUAL ONE STOP, MANY SERVICES, Fee: Meal Price IMPAIRMENT NO CHARGE The South Dakota Service to the Blind • Balance Testing december activities and Visually Impaired provides services to • Strength Testing individuals who are visually impaired or blind. • Blood Pressure Check CHRISTMAS DINNER These services teach alternative methods • Blood Sugar Checks Senior Meals is cooking up the perfect of doing everyday activities. Learning • Bring your questions regarding therapy Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. RSVP these skills increases the individual’s ability services, Medicare coverage during rehab by December 6th. to live independently and contributes to stays, signs and symptoms of dementia, etc. When: Wednesday, December 8 their confidence in successful participation Sponsored by Prairie Heights Healthcare Time: 10:30 a.m. in activities in the community. Adaptive Location: Dining Room technology includes both devices and Fee: Meal Price training that allow individuals to increase their independent living capabilities. Join OPEN BINGO (PUBLIC WELCOME) Tricia Eggers, Rehabilitation Teacher, as she Date: Thursday, October 7 This special bingo is open to the public, so bring demonstrates adaptive equipment and Time: 10:00 a.m. your friends and family! We’ll play 18 regular explains available services that may help you, Fee: No Charge games and 2 black out games. Ten dollar gift or someone you know. Location: Activity Room card prizes for regular Bingo and $50 gift cards for black out. Cost is .25 per card for regular When: Monday, September 13 ABERDAK QUARTERLY Bingo and .50 per card for black out games. Time: 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by Sanford. Location: Activity Room MEETING & POT LUCK Date: Monday, December 13 All members of the Senior Center are invited Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. FALL PREVENTION MONTH to come to the 4th quarter meeting to find out Location: Dining Room Falls are a serious public health problem, what the membership has in store for the rest one that is largely preventable. Falls increase of 2021. All members are encouraged to come. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE with age. One out of every three people ages Nominations will be taken from the floor for You are invited to come and see the beautifully 65 years and older fall each year. In fact, it is the 2022 officers. Elections will be held at the decorated Senior Center and enjoy a snack. estimated that 50 percent of older adults 80 January 2022 meeting. Call 626-3330 to register Happy Holidays from the staff at the Senior years and older will fall each year. by Friday, October 8. Center and Senior Meals! • Falls are the leading cause of injury death for Date: Wednesday, October 13 Date: Wednesday, December 15 older Americans Time: 11:00 a.m. Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. • 20-30% of older adults who fall suffer serious Fee: Meal Price unless you bring a dish to pass Location: Dining Room injury • Nearly one-half of all seniors sustaining a fall 5TH ANNUAL MEALS ON WHEELS DO NOT resume independent living OKTOBERFEST POT LUCK The Meals on Wheels program provides • Fear of falls limits physical activity Make your favorite German dish to pass at the home-delivered meals to those who Please join Shelly Sinar for information on 5th Annual German Pot Luck Supper. Enjoy would benefit from receiving a complete what YOU can do to prevent falls, and receive a some good food. meal each day. These meals are prepared complimentary balance screening. Call Senior Date: Thursday, October 21 by Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and are tailored Center for a screening appointment. Time: 4:00 p.m. – Meal to the dietary needs of each person Date: Wednesday, September 22 Fee: $6.00 if you don’t bring a dish to pass receiving a meal. More than 50 volunteers Time: 1:00 p.m. Preregister: Call 626-3330 before 9:00 a.m. deliver nearly 1,000 meals each month. Location: Dining Room on Tuesday, October 19 if you are interested in Volunteers needed. Call 626-3330. attending. Limited seating available. www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec | 21 22 | www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec | 23 for your information

STORYBOOK LAND AND LAND STORYBOOK LAND VISITOR CENTER FALL HOURS OF OZ GIFT LIST AVAILABLE The visitor center features a gift shop offering Storybook Land and Land of Oz souvenirs and other A gift list has been published outlining items gifts of interest to park visitors; a food court area which will include an indoor seating area for park which are needed for the development visitors to relax on days when the weather is uncomfortable; an outdoor picnic patio with large of Storybook Land and the Land of Oz. A umbrellas to provide shade for the park visitor and fully accessible modern restroom facilities. wide variety of items are needed such as Beginning September 7, the Visitor Center will be closed Monday through Friday and will be open picnic tables, concession stand equipment, from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through September 19. landscape materials, playground equipment The Aberdeen Sertoma Club continues to raise funds to offset project costs. Major sponsorships and sponsors for Oz-related projects. If can be paid over an extended period of time. For more information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, you are interested in receiving a copy of Recreation and Forestry Department at 605-626-7015 or visit www.aberdeen.sd.us/sponsorships or the gift list, contact the Parks, Recreation mail your donation to Aberdeen Sertoma Club, P.O. Box 784, Aberdeen, SD 57402-0784. and Forestry Department at 626-7015 or visit www.aberdeen.sd.us/sponsorships COMMUNITY GARDENING SUMMER JOBS 2022 The concept of community gardening involves gardening in close proximity and sharing ideas and The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department experiences with other gardeners. The personal satisfaction and friendships nurtured from the offers a variety of opportunities for summer community gardening projects are bountiful. If you want to participate in a community gardening employment in the following areas: youth experience, contact the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department by phone 626-7015. Garden recreation programs, parks, golf course, plots are available: 1200 sq. ft. plots - $20.00 and 600 sq. ft. plots - $10.00. Garden Renewal Contracts cemetery and forestry maintenance and will be sent to current gardeners with a due date of March 18, 2022. New gardeners can rent plots aquatics. Applicants must be 16 years of after March 25, 2022. age for most positions. Applicants must be 18 years of age for maintenance positions. The exception is lifeguards who must have a current Lifeguard Training Certificate and INSURANCE! ARE YOU COVERED? Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate. If you The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department does not carry medical or accident are interested in employment for this coming insurance for the participants of the programs. The cost of doing so would be so high that fees summer, SD Department of Labor - Aberdeen charged for programs would become prohibitive. We suggest that you review your family’s Office, 420 S. Roosevelt St., will have a listing personal health insurance plan to be sure that it provides you with sufficient coverage. and description of all positions available in We also suggest that you check with your family physician before participating in any Parks December. Application forms can be picked up and Recreation Department programs that require physical exertion. If your physician should at SD Career Center and returned to the Parks discover some factors that could limit you physically, please consider them when registering and Recreation office no later than Friday, for programs. March 18, 2022. Program participants and those legally responsible for them shall indemnify and save harmless the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, Park and Recreation Board of the City THE PARK AND of Aberdeen, its agents, officers, officials and employees from and against any liability, claims, demands, expenses, fees, fines, penalties, suits, proceedings of action and causes of action of RECREATION BOARD any and every kind of nature arising out of or growing out of or in any way connected with Your Park and Recreation Board is composed of the participation in any program offered by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department seven members appointed by the Mayor and of the City of Aberdeen. The program participants and those legally responsible for them City Council to serve five-year terms. The Board acknowledge that participation in said programs exposes the participants to certain risks that is primarily a policy-making body that reflects could cause serious injury to the participant. In spite of the risk potential to the participant the needs and interest of all taxpayers. Your and the programs that could cause serious injury, said risks are assumed by the participant personal participation is an integral part of this and the person legally responsible for them. decision-making process. The Park Board meets the first Wednesday after the first Tuesday of each month at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department offices, 225 3rd Avenue DRONE USE IN CITY PARKS SE, at Noon. Please feel welcome to attend. There are four locations that have been approved as sites where drones may be operated within the city. The locations are Baird Park, 1715 24th Avenue NE; Nature Park Area, 925 24th Ave NW (southwest PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY of the Fairgrounds); Kuhnert Arboretum, 2110 South Dakota Street and Riverside Holding Pond area The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry on South 12th Street. The use of drones in other city parks is prohibited. For further information, Department encourages people with contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015. disabilities to participate in programs. The Department also offers programs specifically for special populations in an attempt to encourage their participation in new recreational INTERESTED IN TEACHING? opportunities. The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation We’re always looking for top quality instructors to offer unique courses. We choose class and Forestry Department is committed to offerings based on participant’s interests and space availability. If you have a special talent, providing reasonable accommodations skill or knowledge you would like to share with others in a class or workshop format, please and accessibility for all programs offered. contact the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 626-7081. If you require a sign language interpreter, lift-equipped transportation, large print material, etc., please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY 626-7015. To ensure that we meet your If anyone believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national accessibility needs, written requests must be origin, age or handicap, he or she may file a complaint alleging discrimination with either the City made one week prior to the scheduled start of Aberdeen Finance Office or the Office for Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, date of the activity you are participating in. Washington, D.C. 20240. 24 | www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec RESERVATIONS FOR 2022 CAMPING AT WYLIE PARK Wylie park Campground is changing the reservation system for the 2022 camping season. The 2022 reservations will be open four (4) months prior to the month of your arrival date on the first Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 a.m. January 3 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������May Reservations February 7 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������June Reservations March 7 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������July Reservations April 4 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������August Reservations May 2 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� September Reservations Wrap around dates at the end of the month will be allowed. There will be a $100 penalty for changing dates (shortening them up) during a wrap around booking. PICNIC SHELTER AND PARTY ROOM RESERVATIONS The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has a variety of picnic shelter facilities and several party rooms available for rent for your group activities. The Wylie Park Pavilion will accommodate groups up to 500 people in size and features an enclosed picnic area with kitchen and restroom facilities. The Wylie Park Birdhouse, an enclosed picnic facility, will accommodate groups of 70 PLANT TREES people or less and is located adjacent to a sand volleyball court, playground equipment and park Fall and winter is a good time to start thinking restrooms. Wylie Park also offers six covered picnic shelters available for rent for group gatherings. about the 2022 spring tree planting season. The Visitor Center at Storybook Land features two party rooms that are available for rent. Each room Planning ahead will give you time to choose will accommodate up to 32 people. The rental rooms are adjacent to the picnic plaza which is also the type of tree you want and will allow you to available to rental parties using the party room. During the fall season the Storybook Land party check with a local nursery for spring availability. rooms are only available for rent weekdays from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. and weekends 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in planting trees within Two covered shelters are available at Melgaard Park. The covered shelters have concrete floors, the boulevards, please stop down to the Parks, electricity and are located in close proximity to recreational facilities such as sand volleyball courts, Recreation and Forestry office or visit our horseshoe courts, and playground equipment. website www.aberdeen.sd.us/forestry for a free For more information on rental fees, refer to page 26 of this brochure or call the Aberdeen Parks, planting permit and a packet of information Recreation and Forestry Department Office at 626-7015. that includes a list of approved tree species. The City Forestry department can plant the trees for you at no cost. For questions, call City Forester, INFORMATION ON WINTER/SPRING PROGRAMS Aaron Kiesz at 626-7015 Information on Winter/Spring programs will be available in the Winter/Spring Brochure to be distributed Saturday, January 1, 2022, through the Aberdeen American News. New ARCC RECREATIONAL TRAILS programs for youth and adults as well as open gym and special events will be highlighted. Since 1989, over 33 miles of recreation trails Contact the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Office at 626-7015 if you would like have been developed for use by the citizens of to receive a brochure. Aberdeen. The recreational trails are meant to be for a multiplicity of users to include bicyclists, walkers and joggers. If you have questions or MELGAARD PARK SKATE PARK comments on recreational trails or would like a trail brochure, contact the Aberdeen Parks, The Melgaard Skate Park opened in July of 2000 and has been a home to Aberdeen’s action and wheel Recreation and Forestry Department Office at sports communities for nearly 20 years. However, after 20 years of continuous operation, it’s time to 626-7015. revitalize the space by replacing the older wood structures with some updated features. These new The Park and Recreation Board has features will improve the parks overall “skateability,” giving novice, intermediate and advanced users adopted rules governing the proper use of new riding surfaces that suit their specific skillsets, as well as improving the “flow” or connectivity the recreational trails in order that everyone between features, which will help maximize the use of space. using the trails may have an enjoyable and safe The American Ramp Company of Joplin, Missouri assisted us in updating the skate park master experience. plan. The new ramps will be from their pro-series, which feature a 20-year warranty, galvanized steel framework, MaxGrip Steel surfaces, and fastener free riding surfaces. This means that not PEDESTRIAN RESPONSIBILITIES only will these ramps be longer lasting and virtually maintenance free, but they will be safer for • Walk to the right. skaters as well. • Be alert and aware of bicyclists/skaters. For more information about ramp sponsorship, memorial opportunities, or to make a • Wear bright clothing when walking at night. donation, call the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at 626-7015. • Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. BICYCLISTS/SKATERS RESPONSIBILITIES • Control your speed. The maximum trail speed is 15 mph. • Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. • Obey all traffic signs and signals. • Use proper hand signals when turning. • Ride to the right. • Give an audible (voice or bell) warning and pass on the left. • Ride single file when passing or being passed. • Be alert at intersections. • Yield when entering or crossing a trail. RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES • Horses are prohibited on the trails. • No motorized bicycles or vehicles are allowed. For more information regarding trail rules, call the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

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Aberdeen Aquatic Center Picnic Shelter 1029 South Dakota St...... Call for fee structure ...... 626-7015 Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 225 3rd Avenue SE ...... Call for fee structure ...... 626-7081 Aberdeen Civic Arena, 203 S. Washington St...... Call for fee structure ...... 626-7015 Aberdeen Civic Theatre, 212 2nd Avenue SE ...... Call for fee structure ...... 626-7015 Washington Street Gym, 401 N. Washington St...... Call for fee structure ...... 626-7081 Birdhouse – Wylie Park, North Hwy. 281 ...... $40/timeblock ...... 626-7015 ( For small group picnics under 70 people) ...... $120/week ...... 626-7015 Pavilion – Wylie Park, North Hwy. 281 ...... $32/hour, $120/day ...... 626-7015 (For large group picnics 70 people or over) ...... 450/week ...... 626-7015 Covered Picnic Shelters Wylie Park, North Hwy. 281 ...... $26/timeblock; $44/day ...... 626-7015 Melgaard Park ...... $26/timeblock; $44/day ...... 626-7015 Senior Center – Anderson Park, 1303 SE 7th Ave ...... Call for fee structure ...... 626-3330 Storybook Land Visitor Center Meeting Rooms ...... $64/timeblock Sat/Sun; $52 M-F . . 626-7015 Storybook Land Castle ...... Call for fee structure ...... 626-7015 Wylie Park and Melgaard Park facilities may be reserved at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office, 225 3rd Avenue SE, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, call 626-7015. Recreation Kits: Includes various recreation equipment such as volleyball and net, horseshoe equipment, badminton set, bat and ball, etc. Contact the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office for rental rates. Kits may be checked out at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office during regular hours. Arrange at least three days in advance. ZOO FISHING ACRES THEATRE DISC GOLF DISC For more information, call the CEMETERY SKATE PARK SKATE WATERSLIDE GYMNASIUM TEEN CENTER TEEN GOLF COURSE GOLF SOCCER FIELD SOCCER NATURE AREA NATURE CAMPGROUND

Aberdeen Parks, Recreation COURTS TENNIS SOFTBALL FIELD SOFTBALL BASEBALL FIELD BASEBALL MINIATURE GOLF MINIATURE OPEN PLAY FIELD PLAY OPEN PLAY EQUIPMENT PLAY PICNIC FACILITIES PICNIC WARMING HOUSE WARMING ARTS & REC CENTER REC & ARTS BASKETBALL COURT BASKETBALL

and Forestry Department COURTS HORSESHOE GAZEBO/ BAND SHELL BAND GAZEBO/ RESTROOM FACILITIES RESTROOM INFORMATION CENTER INFORMATION PUBLIC GARDEN SPACE GARDEN PUBLIC CROSS COUNTRY SKIING COUNTRY CROSS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER CITIZENS SENIOR FOOD CONCESSION STAND CONCESSION FOOD SAND VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL SAND COURT (605) 626-7015 OUTDOOR POOL SWIMMING BICYCLE / ROLLER BLADE RENTA BLADE ROLLER / BICYCLE OUTDOOR HOCKEY & SKATING RINK SKATING & HOCKEY OUTDOOR

Aberdeen Aquatic Center, 1029 South Dakota St. 10  6     Aberdeen Rec & Cultural Ctr, 225 3rd Ave. SE 1       Aberdeen Area Senior Center, 1307 7th Ave SE    Administrative Offices, 225 3rd Ave. SE   12th Street Park, 1600 S. 12th Street 4      16th Street Park, 707 S. 16th Street 1.5   Aldrich Park, 3rd Ave. NE & Main 2    Anderson Park, 6th Ave. SE & Harrison 25      Baird Park, 1715 24 Ave. NE 32  Browne Park, 3rd Ave. NE & Jackson 2 1    1 Central Park, 315 2nd Ave. SE 2   Civic Arena, 203 S Washington St.   Civic Theatre, 212 2nd Ave SE   Easton Park, 2nd Ave. NW & 3rd St. N 2 1    Fossum Field, 3834 8th Ave. NE 15 2   Frontier Park, 4th Ave. SW & 10th St. S 2   Garfield Park, 8th Ave. SE & Arch St. S 1   Holgate Complex, 2200 N Dakota St. 11  2 8 Kuhnert Arboretum, 2110 South Dakota Street 19.2    Lee Park Golf Course, 1028 8th Ave. NW 160    Lincoln Rec. Area, 1124 5th Ave. SW 4    Maintenance Hdqtrs, 516 8th Ave. NW Manor Park, 12th Ave. NE & Jay St. 16.1 1       1 2 1  Melgaard Park, 501 E Melgaard Rd. 25 1       1  6 Moccasin Creek Complex, 1202 10th Ave. SE 46   15 4 Nature Area, 925 24th Ave NW 110   Nicollet Park, 6th Ave. SE & Jackson St. 1  Players Field, North Brown County 19 47   4 Riverside Cemetery, 1726 W Melgaard Rd. 102  Roosevelt Park, 15 S. Roosevelt 1   Storybook Land, Wylie Park       Sunshine Park, 1709 S Lawson 3.5 1    1 Wylie Park, 2300 24th Ave NW 212 1     2       6 1   Washington Street Gym, 401 N. Washington   YAPAtorium Youth Center, 314 2nd Ave. SE  

26 | www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec I I D Players Softball Complex Map current as of 2/4/2021 Elementary Mike Miller Off-Street Recreation Trail Sidewalk Recreation Trail Parks and Recreation Area School/Park Area J B B H H G A 2 Central High School 6 3 Melgaard Road East

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Aberdeen Curling Club ...... 17 Aberdeen Quilt Guild ...... 4 Arts and Craft Classes Aberdeen Quilt Guild ...... 4 Adult/Teen Classes ...... 3-11 Arts for Wellness ...... 6 Fiber Arts ...... 4 Music ...... 9 Pottery ...... 3, 8 Paint, Pen and Paper ...... 5, 8 School of Visual Arts ...... 9 Winterfest ...... 19 Youth classes ...... 8-12 Athletics Basketball ...... 14 Bowling ...... 14 Draw Your Doubles Partner ...... 14 Volleyball ...... 14 ARCC Music ...... 9 Ballet Classes ...... 10-11 Basketball Men's ...... 14 Open gym ...... 12 Bowling ...... 14 Computers and Technology ...... 6  Photo By: 2020 Fall Photo Contest Winner - Lisa Christenson of Silver Bay, MN Credit Cards ...... 1 Cross Country Skiing Walk for health ...... 13 Recreational Trails ...... 25-27 Lessons ...... 15 Gardening ...... 24 Registration Ski rentals ...... 15 Handicap Accessibility ...... 1, 24 General ...... 1 Dance Classes Haunted Forest ...... 19 Senior Center Acro ...... 10 Hockey Membership ...... 20 ARCC Dance ...... 10 Adult hockey ...... 17 Senior Citizens Ballet ...... 10-11 Boys and girls ...... 17 Senior Center ...... 20-21 Broadway ...... 10 Ice Skating Seasonal activities ...... 20-21 Clogging ...... 10-11 Adult hockey ...... 17 Senior nutrition ...... 13 Country ...... 11 Hockey ...... 17 Senior Nutrition Meals ...... 13 Creative Movement ...... 10 Holiday schedule ...... 17 Skate Park ...... 25 Hip Hop ...... 10 Recreational ...... 16 Snowmobiling ...... 15 Jazz ...... 10 Rink closing guidlines ...... 17 Special Populations Kindergarten ...... 10 Youth lessons ...... 16 Adaptive Dance ...... 10 Line Dance ...... 11, 20 Insurance ...... 24 Dance Exploration ...... 10 Modern ...... 10 Job Opportunities ...... 1, 24 Sponsoring Gift List ...... 24 Mommy and me ...... 10-11 Just For Fun Classes ...... 7-8 State Park Opportunities ...... 15 Piyo ...... 11 Lee Park Golf Course ...... 15 Storybook Land Visitor Center ...... 24 Preschool ...... 10 Low Income Family Assistance ...... 1 Teen Classes ...... 3-9 Recital ...... 10 Melgaard Park Volleyball Senior Line Dance ...... 11, 20 Skate park ...... 25 Adult ...... 14 Tap ...... 10 Nondiscrimination Policy ...... 24 Equipment rental ...... 26 Dog Obedience Classes ...... 7 Online Registration ...... 1 Volunteers ...... 1 Equipment Rentals Open Gym Walking Tours Recreation kits (badminton, etc.) . . . .26 Schedule ...... 12 Highlands Historic District ...... 15 Facility Rental ...... 25-26 Tot gym ...... 13 Winterfest ...... 19 Fiber Arts ...... 5 Paint, Pen and Paper ...... 5 YAPAtorium ...... 18 Fitness Programs Park Board ...... 24 Youth Classes ...... 8-10 Women’s Morning Exercise ...... 13 Picnic facilities ...... 25-26 Holiday Celebration ...... 8, 19 Piyo ...... 11 Pottery ...... 3, 8 Pottery ...... 8 Tot gym ...... 13 Pumpkin Patch ...... 19 School of Visual Arts ...... 9 28 | www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec HELP KEEP the STORYBOOK LAND MAGIC ALIVE Storybook Land/Wylie Park Gift Fund

A HISTORY OF GENEROSITY Storybook Land and Wylie Park have become major attractions for our region as a result of the generous support of many individuals, SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES businesses and organizations. The development of Storybook Land There are a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities available. and the Land of Oz in particular would not have been possible If you are interested in making a contribution, please contact without the generosity of the public. the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at Over the years, the Aberdeen Sertoma Club, in partnership with 605.626.7015 for a sponsorship list. Sponsorship opportunities are the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has served also on the Wylie Park website at www.aberdeen.sd.us/sponsorships. as the fundraising arm for the continued development and operation of Storybook Land and Wylie Park. Storybook Land was established in RECOGNITION OF YOUR GIFT 1977 and since that time many major projects have been completed Your gift will benefit not only the Aberdeen area and its citizens, including the Castle, Storybook Land Train, Oz Carousel, Wizard’s but visitors from throughout the United States and the many foreign Balloon Ride and the Visitor Center. countries who visit Wylie Park. The Sertoma Club and Park and Aberdeen Parks, Recreation Because your gift is important, the Sertoma Club and City of and Forestry Department plan to continue fundraising efforts to Aberdeen are committed to recognizing your generosity. All improve and expand the attractions and recreational opportunities sponsorships over $1,500 in value will be appropriately recognized at Storybook Land and Wylie Park. on an acknowledgement sign at the park. GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE The Sertoma Club is a tax exempt (501) (c) (3) organization and all contributions to the Sertoma Club or City of Aberdeen are deductible for federal income, gift and estate purposes under the applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code.

OUR MISSION The Sertoma Club and Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department engage in fundraising activities designed to improve and expand the many attractions and programs which are available at Storybook Land and Wylie Park which enhances the quality of life for our residents and visitors to Aberdeen. For more information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and By working together we can accomplish the many improvement Forestry Department at 605.626.7015, or mail your donation to: projects under consideration at Storybook Land and Wylie Park and can improve and expand the recreational resources available in ABERDEEN SERTOMA CLUB our community and bridge the gap between the growing needs and P.O. Box 784 limited financial resources. Aberdeen, SD 57402-0784 www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec | 29 225 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, S.D. 57401 | Telephone: 605-626-7015 | Fax: 605-626-7989 Website: www.aberdeen.sd.us | E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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