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ItascaPParark Distristrict Fall 2O1O Programs & Events Waterpark Closes Monday, September 6 Hours of Operation ItascaParPark Distristrict Weekends July 31-Sept 5 Sat & Sun . Waterparkaterpark 11:30am –6:30pm Weekdays Aug 2-Aug 13 630-773- 1213 M-F . 9:30am –12pm (zero-depth only) M-F . 12:30 –1pm (Pool Pass Holders only) Weather Permitting-Call for End of Season M/W . 1–5pm, 6:30 –8:30pm T/TH . 1–5pm, 7 –8:30pm Extended Hours! Aug 16-Sept 3 F . 1–5pm, 6:30 –8pm 630-773- 1213 Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events Scre ech I Bike with the Cops . Aug 2 • 1-3pm m I National Night Out-Free . Aug 3 • 5pm Cin e a Saturday, Oct 30 I Concert: Bopology-Free . Aug 11 • 7pm 6:30-8pm It’s a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown I Teen Dive-In Movie-Free . Aug 14 • 7pm 8-10pm Teens will vote I Oktoberfest . Sept 10 & 11 for a PG-13 rated movie I Circus . Sept 23 Join us for an evening outdoors watching a screechtacular I Benches on Parade . Sept 24-26 movie at the Nature Center. Bring a blanket I Halloween Celebration . Oct 23 • 1-3p and dress warm as we will show two movies! I I Hallo’Tween Dance . Oct 29 • 6:30pm Fire Ring I Marshmallows LOCATION: I . Oct 30 I Screech Cinema Concessions Itasca Nature Center Fall 2010 Programs & Events 3 General Information Board of Commissioners Staff Linda Aiani (1994-2013) . President Maryfran Leno . .G. e. nExeecruativle DIirnecftoor orfmParakstainod nRecreation Lynda Wade (1999-2013) . Vice President Brenda Burlini . Finance Supervisor Dan Kompanowski (1995-2015) . Secretary Beth Rodriguez . Public Relations Supervisor Jennifer Benitez . Registrar Jeff Craven (1997-2011) . Commissioner Recreation Dave Hansen (2001-2011) . Commissioner Ryan Jastrzab . Superintendent of Recreation Lori Neubauer . Fitness Manager Itasca Park District Chris Carling . Nature/Recreation Supervisor Board Meetings Anne Bennett . Aquatics & Facility Supervisor The Park Board meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm. All meetings Susan Rioux . Recreation Supervisor are held at the Itasca Recreation Center, 350 E. Irving Park Road. The public is Mike Wold . Athletics Supervisor welcome to attend. If you have a park problem, suggestion Kris Eisenmann . Gymnastics Supervisor or if you would like to observe how the Park District Parks operates, we encourage your attendance. Dale Martinello . Superintendent of Parks Phil Johnson . Superintendent of Buildings Javier Gutierrez . Maintenance Website: www.itascaparkdistrict.com Park District Facilities Recreation Center Fitness Center Itasca Waterpark Springbrook Nature Center Historical Depot 350 E. Irving Park Road 350 E. Irving Park Road 100 N. Catalpa 130 Forest Ave. 101 N. Catalpa Ph.# 630-773-2257 Ph.# 630-773-2257, ext. 115 Ph.# 630-773-1213 Ph.# 630-773-5572 Closed for renovations FAX # 630-773-4524 FAX# 630-773-4524 Sports Hotline Ph.# 630-616-7558 Registration Registration Monday-Friday 8am-10pm* Begins Monday, Office Hours Saturday 9am-5pm Aug 9! (*Effective Sept 7) Sunday 9am-4pm Closed: Sept 6 Need Help After Hours? Visit our website at www.itasaparkdistrict.com. Itasca Park District 4 www.itascaparkdistrict.com Table of Contents Nature Programming Tot Rock! ....................... 18 Adult Programming Adventure Hike ................... 13 Turkey Talk ...................... 19 Aiki-Jitsu ....................... 30 Animal Disco Party ................. 14 Under the Sea .................... 18 Basketball League .................. 30 Animals Galore .................... 14 Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do/Adult Self Defense .. 30 Art in Nature ..................... 14 Kids Korner Fencing ........................ 30 Birthday Party Packages .............. 13 Authors in the Kitchen ................ 20 Gardening Classes .................. 31 Bubble Science ................... 14 Dance ......................... 24 Volleyball League .................. 30 Burping, Bubbling, Spooky Science ........ 14 Gingerbread House Decorating ........... 20 Women’s Self Defense Training .......... 30 Colors of Autumn .................. 12 Halloween Hoorah .................. 28 Craft Projects for Nature Lovers .......... 13 Lego Leaguers .................... 20 Open Gym ................ 11 Creatures of the Night Campfire .......... 12 Magic Class ..................... 20 Fun with Electricity ................. 14 Open Gym Madness ................. 20 Lasers, Light & Optics ................ 15 Senior Happenings Team Building Challenge Course .......... 20 Learn to Letterbox .................. 12 Cruisin’ Connoisseurs Club ............. 32 Youth Anti-Bullying and Safety Course ...... 20 Little Explorers Club ................. 14 Itasca Senior Citizens Club ............. 32 Nature Madness Pajama Party ........... 15 Lake Geneva Boat Tour and Ice Cream Social .. 32 Sports Galore Oceans of Fun .................... 14 The Child: The Story of the First Christmas ... 32 Pond Wonders .................... 15 Arena Flag Football ................. 21 Reindeer Games ................... 15 Dodgeball ...................... 21 Rocket Away ..................... 13 Fencing ........................ 21 Fitness Center Santa’s Workshop .................. 15 Gymnastics ...................... 26 Aerobic Classes ................... 38 Scavenger Hunt ................... 12 Karate ........................ 23 Babysitting Service ................. 33 Scout Programs ................... 12 Little Hoops Basketball ............... 23 Cardio Kickboxing .................. 37 S’mores ....................... 12 Little Sluggers T-Ball ................. 23 Fit Friends in Training ................ 36 Snakes Alive ..................... 14 Open Gym ...................... 11 Fitness Assessment ................. 34 Spooky Critters ................... 14 WIBA Basketball ................... 22 Fitness Equipment .................. 35 Treemendous Trees ................. 13 Fitness Center Hours ................ 35 ‘Tween/Teen Scene Special Events ........... 7-9 Indoor Cycling .................... 37 Club Friday Night ................... 2 Itasca Running Club ................. 36 Trips ...................... 9-10 Hallo ‘Tween’ Dance ................ 28 Membership Rates .................. 34 Holiday ‘Tween Movie Nights ........... 28 Personal Training .................. 36 Preschool Teen Fall Bonfire ................... 28 Private Cardio Kickboxing/Conditioning Lessons . 37 Junior Kindergarten ................. 17 Teen Weight Training ................ 38 Super W.O.W. Training ............... 37 Preschool ....................... 17 The Slight Edge: Gaining An Advantage for Life . 29 Teen Weight Training ................ 38 Tiny Tikes ...................... 17 ‘Tween Cage Dance ................. 28 ‘Tween/Teen Food Sampling ........... 29 Special Services ....... 6,43 Kiddie Korner Birthday Party Packages ............ 13, 16 Christmas Kids .................... 19 Printed on Recycled Paper Dance ......................... 24 Holiday Drop & Shop ................ 19 Jr. Pajama Party ................... 19 For more information about... Kid Rock ....................... 18 our recreational programs and facilities Kindermusik Family Time .............. 18 Kindermusik Sign & Sing .............. 18 Please contact: Magical Fairy Tales ................. 19 Maryfran Leno, CPRP Messy Fingers .................... 19 Executive Director of Parks and Recreation Munchkin Artists ................... 19 E-mail: [email protected] Parent-Tot Super Sports ............... 18 Phone: 630.773-2257 , ext. 111 Reindeer Rock .................... 19 Fall 2010 Programs & Events 5 General Information Dear Resident: In each brochure letter I am trying to bring to attention some of the special features, other user amenities. And this fall watch for the gymnasium updates, including activities, procedures and staff that the Itasca Park District offers its residents and replacement of the two gym curtains, addition of electronic height-adjusted basketball patrons. My last letter expanded on the Itasca Water Park and this time I will highlight hoop extenders and comprehensive LCD gymnasium controllers! the Itasca Park District Fitness Center. We are open 362 days a year. During the week doors open at 5:30 am and on the In 2001 the IPD Board of Commissioners approved the Recreation and Fitness weekends everyone can sleep in to 7:00 AM. Center Addition and Renovation project. By 2002 the building was completed and doors opened. Lori Neubauer (LN), CPRP is the Fitness Manager. She can answer any questions about the fitness center and the aerobic programs. The previous fitness center was very small due to the lack of floor space. By extending the front of the recreation center building the IPD was able to expand not only the There is a staff of 8 that man the fitness center and there are 6 personal trainers. area but the pieces of equipment our patrons requested. For new members the assessment fee is free. Member rates vary from age, length of membership to residency and include use of fitness equipment and There are 30 pieces of fitness equipment plus a weight room basketball courts. There is also a jogging track only option. All the that holds 14 weight stations, dumbbells that range from information is listed in the brochure. 1-100 pounds and plate weights up to 3,000 pounds. Yikes! Every year pieces are changed out and new equipment is Everyone is aware of the importance of staying in shape. The Itasca assessed. This year we increased the budget for the fitness Park District Fitness Center is close to home, has convenient hours and center thus enabling more replacements and enhance -