Evanston Rec Center News

Evanston Parks and Recreation District                                                                          Sept 23, 2009

 

PARKS AND RECREATION CENTER NOTES -

 

 

GIRLS JR JAZZ BASKETBALL registrations underway for 3rd – 8th grade.  Fee $45.  League play begins Oct 5.

 

MARTIAL ARTS  Aikido Session 1 runs Sept 28 – Oct 15 for ages 12 yrs and up.  Class times and fees vary, call 789-1770 for more information.

 

START SMART SPORTS & PLAY for ages 3-5 and parents work together learning basic skills in a fun play setting.  September 25 – Oct 23 on Fridays from 10:30 – 11:30 am.  Fee $15, $5 discount if paid by Sept 20. 

 

BALLROOM DANCE CLASS will be offered Sept 25 from 7-9 pm.  The East Coast Swing will be taught by Caddie and Paul Welling. Fee $8 per person, $2 discount if paid by Sept 20.

 

RED DEVIL AQUATIC TEAM a coached workout for ages 8 yrs-12th grade.  Session 2/Oct 5 - 28 on Mon/Wed from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Fee $25 per session, $5 discount if paid by the Sunday before classes begin. 

 

AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS Session 2; Oct 6 – 29.  Class times and fees vary, call 789-1770 for detailed information.  Registration deadline Thur. Oct 1.

 

WILD WATER OLYMPICS games and contests in the rec center pool on Oct 7 starting at 1:30 pm for ages 5 years and up.  Youth under 9 years must be accompanied by someone 16 or older. 

 

SCHOOL’S OUT REC SWIM offered Oct 7 & 15 from 1:30- 4:30 pm general admission/pass required.  Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 16 years and older.

 

 

 

Text Box: Note:  General Parks & Recreation Information

 

REC CENTER HOURS, Monday through Friday 5:30 am – 9:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday12:00 noon – 5:00 pm.  

PUBLIC REC SWIMS are scheduled Mon-Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm wading pool only and 7:00–8:30 pm; Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 pmLap swim hours are scheduled Monday – Friday 5:30–7:30 am11:00 am–1:30 p.m.; 5:00–5:55 p.m.;  Sat/Sun 12:00 noon-1:30 pm.  Hot Tub closes ½ hour before closing.  The “Jungle Run” pool inflatable is in the pool every Wed. from 7:00-8:30 pm.

 

FITNESS CLASSES include; Morning Cardio Mix T/Th 5:30 am; Kick, Punch & Crunch M/F 6:30 amMaria’s Toolbox T/Th 9:30 amGentle Yoga W/F 11:00 am-12:00 Evening Aerobics M/W/F 5:30 pmYoga T/Th 6:30 pm.  Group Cycling classes are held 5:30 am and 12:10 pm on M/W/F; and 8:45 am on T/Th (Advanced reservations required for group cycling).  Adult Water Exercise is held M/W/F from 10:00 – 10:55 am and 6:00 to 6:55 pm.  Aqua Jogging and Water Walking are also available during daily lap swim times.  Call 789-1770 for more information and regarding holiday fitness class schedule.

 

SENIOR FITNESS ACTIVITIES include Senior Water Exercise Classes held Mon, Wed and Fri 9-9:55 am.  Senior Walk, Swim and Soak will be held Tues and Thurs 11am to 1:30 pm at No Charge plus Happy Hikers Club and Sr. Circle Splash N Dash for walkers is available all days and hours of operation.  Happy Hikers cards can be obtained at the Evanston Senior Citizens Center.  Sr. Circle Splash N Dash cards available at Evanston Regional Hospital.

 

CHILD CARE is available while you work out Mon - Fri 8:45 am – 1 pm.  Hourly and monthly rates available.