City of Palos Hills Community Resource & Recreation Fall 2018 Recreation Brochure A Polynesian Paradise Ball Father/Daughter Dance Little princesses and the special man in their life - dad, grandfather, or uncle, are invited to meet one of our princesses at our “Polynesian Paradise Ball”. Entry includes an invitation sent to the princess, picture, light dinner (pizza), dancing, and souvenir. Dance takes place at the Palos Hills Community Center. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 6:30-8:30 pm $30.00 per couple - #230420-1 $15.00 each addt’l child - #230420-C $10.00 each addt’l adult - #230420-A Tickets will only be sold until Wednesday, November 21 at 3:00 pm. No tickets will be sold at the door. Register early to ensure your spot! Mother/Daughter Tea Get dressed up and come to this festive tea! We will enjoy a light lunch and provide entertainment. Menu will include chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, finger sandwiches and fresh fruit. Each daughter will receive a small souvenir. Takes place at the Palos Hills Community Center. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 1:00-2:30 pm 2 years & older $30.00 per couple - #150042-1 $20.00 each addt’l child - #150042-2 $10.00 each addt’l adult - #150042-3 Fall Pumpkin Fest Friday Night, October 19 Wear Palos Hills Community Center your 6:30-9:00 pm costumes $8.00/Adult - #240521-1 $5.00/Child - #240521-2 Pumpkin carving, entertainment, games, food This event will take the place of the Haunted Hills of Palos event which will be suspended since Pleasure Lake is under construction. Palos Hills Resource & Recreation Department Brochure Community Resource & Recreation Department City of Palos Hills Recreation Board 8455 W. 103rd Street Mayor Gerald R. Bennett Palos Hills, IL 60465 Alderman Pauline Stratton, Chairman (708) 430-4500 Fax (708) 430-8376 Alderman Marty Kleefisch Website: www.paloshillsweb.org Alderman Mary Ann Schultz Email: [email protected] City of Palos Hills Community Resource Board Staff Mayor Gerald R. Bennett Kristin Violante, Commissioner Alderman Dawn Nowak, Chairman Edward Jung, Superintendent of Recreation Alderman Pauline Stratton Jen Grabowski, Recreation Supervisor Alderman Joan Knox Sandy DeMoor, Community Resource Supervisor Lisa Kline, Office Clerk TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Statement Veterans Activities 2 The Palos Hills Community Resource & Recreation Important City Information 3 Department (CRD) strives to maximize its resources to provide the community with high Special Events 4 quality, diverse and economic leisure Tot Stuff Playschool 5 opportunities through open space preservation, park development, effective administration and Extended Playschool Classes 6 active and passive recreational program offerings. Tot Classes 7-8 Americans with Disabilities Act Dance 9 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Palos Hills Community Resource & Youth Classes 10-12 Recreation Department will make reasonable Youth Sport Classes 13-15 accommodations for individuals with a disability when using facilities or programs to enable Karate 16 participation. If you have any questions about the Open Gym 16 Park Department’s compliance, please contact the Palos Hills Community Resource & Recreation Taekwondo 17 Department at 708-430-4500. Jazzercise 18 Special Recreation Ice Skating 19 The Palos Hills Community Resource & Recreation Department is a cooperative member of the Oak Horseback Riding 20 Lawn Park District Special Recreation Agency. Dog Obedience 20-21 Residents of Palos Hills can participate in programs at Oak Lawn at the resident rate. Brochures for Yoga 22-23 Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Adult Classes 24 (708-857-2200) programs are available at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd Street, Palos Adult Trips 24-26 Hills. Seniors 27 Adult General Interest 28 Registration Because we cannot control when the post office Registration Information 29-31 delivers this publication to all of our residents, Park Information 32 please call the Community Center to ask when resident and non-resident registration begins. Cup o’ Joe Conversation & Veteran Talk Palos Hills Community Center Friday, September 7 9:00-10:00 am Veterans are invited to come and enjoy the camaraderie of other veterans by telling stories and sharing wartime experiences and photos over a cup of coffee. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event. For questions, call Sandy at 708-430-4500. Veterans Day Celebration “Honoring all who Served” Town Square Park Veterans Memorial Sunday, November 11 11:00 am This event will be held outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. Ceremony will take place in the Community Center in case of inclement weather. Program will take approximately 30 minutes. Mitten tree Come decorate our mitten tree with items we can donate to homeless individuals and pets visiting local shelters. We are collecting such things as mittens, hats and scarves for both kids and adults. Our four legged friends can use toys, leashes, treats and small blankets. We ask that you buy new. We will be collecting through January 4. 2 Thank you to our 2018 Friendship Festival sponsors: Comcast The Adrenaline Dance Center, Chicago Ridge Allied Waste Services/Republic Services Bria Health Services of Palos Hills/Strive Center Christopher B. Burke Engineering CIBC Chiro One Wellness MillerCoors Brewing Company Jerry Bennett AT & T Mickey’s Gyros Galway Tuckpointing Duke’s Ace Hardware Hills Chamber of Commerce Kuecher Rentals Alderman Dawn Nowak Kiwanis Club of Hickory Hills Alderman Mark & Andreatte Brachman George Pappas, Attorney at Law The Brinkman Family Costa Construction State Senator Bill Cunningham Palos Diner Green Hills Public Library District Jane Nolan, Palos Township Clerk Alderman Pauline and George Stratton Park Printing Robert Maloney, Palos Township Assessor Class Act Travel City of Palos Hills Important Numbers Palos Hills City Hall will be closed September 3, November 22 & 23 Administration 598-3400 December 24, 25 , January 1 Animal & Ordinance Office 598-3400 Building Department 598-3400 The Community Center will be closed Community Resource & September 3, November 22, 23 Recreation 430-4500 December 24, 25, 31 Municipal Golf Course 599-0202 January 1 Police (Non-emergency) 598-2992 Public Works/Sewer & The PATSE bus service will not run Water 598-3400 September 3, November 22 & 23 December 24, 25, 31 January 1 3 Halloween Happenings Trick or Treating Hours Wednesday, October 31 3:00-7:30 pm GHOST WELCOME SIGNS Stop by City Hall or the Community Center to pick up your free ghost welcome sign. Let those trick or treaters know that they are welcome at your house! FALL PUMPKIN FEST Check out our new fall special event! More information on the inside cover of this brochure. TURKEY SHOOT Saturday, November 17 1:00 - 2:00 pm FREE! This is a fun filled basketball event for the whole family. High scores will compete for prizes. Each participant will attempt 10 (ten) shots worth various points throughout our designated areas. All ages welcome! Pre-registration required. Thank you to all of those who helped support our 3rd Annual National Night Out: Mayor Jerry Bennett City of Palos Hills Aldermen, Clerk & Treasurer Boutique Home Realty Baha Auto Group Oberweis Dairy 4 TOT-STUFF PLAYSCHOOL Tot Stuff Playschool is a balanced program designed to meet the educational, social, creative and emotional needs of children. Each class will include pre-academic reading skills; learning games for colors, shapes, and letters; circle time; songs; and play time. Kids must be potty-trained in order to attend. Parents of first time registrants should bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate along with their registration form. Due to purchasing supplies in advance, no refunds or credits will be given after the first day of class. In order to provide consistency to our students, no new students will be accepted after the first session. Your child will have to wait until the winter 2019 session to register. Students enrolled in playschool may come in and drop off supplies on Wednesday, August 22 from 10:00 am - noon. Note: No class September 3, October 8, November 12, 21, 22, 23. 4 & 5 YEAR OLD CLASS Location: Community Center Ages: 4 & 5 years old (Must be 4 by September 1, 2018) MORNING CLASS CLOSED Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Afternoon Class Time: Noon - 2:30 pm (*This class time must have at least 5 students to run.) Dates: Session 1 August 27 - October 12 (19 classes) #220706-A Session 2 October 15 - December 14 (24 classes) #220706-B Both Sessions August 27 - December 14 #220706-C Cost: Session 1 R:$233.00/NR:$253.00 Session 2 R:$293.00/NR:$313.00 Both Sessions R:$526.00/NR:$566.00 Teacher: Mrs. Gorden Assistant: Ms. Kelly 3 YEAR OLD CLASS Ages: 3 years old (Must be 3 by September 1, 2018) MORNING CLASS CLOSED Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Afternoon Class Time: Noon - 2:00 pm (*This class time must have at least 5 students to run.) Dates: Session 1 August 28 - October 11 (14 classes) #220707-A Session 2 October 16 - December 13 (17 classes) #220707-B Both Sessions August 28 - December 13 #220707-C Cost: Session 1 R:$166.00/NR:$186.00 Session 2 R:$201.00/NR:$221.00 Both Sessions R:$367.00/NR:$407.00 Teacher: Mrs. Gorden Assistant: Mrs. Hearne Looking for more enrichment or a longer day? Stay for lunch and then come to one of our extended playschool programs listed on the next page! 5 EXTENDED PLAYSCHOOL PROGRAMS BIG BOOKWORMS (Ages 4-5 years old) You can never get enough of practicing letters, sounds, and putting them all together. In this class we will work on different phonics techniques to help your child begin the process of reading and reinforce concepts taught in class. No class October 8.