Park District Notes

Get the New Year Off to a Healthy Start

From Roy Logan, program coordinator

[January 05, 2008]  Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed a great start to 2008. Now is the time to keep those New Year's resolutions. If it involves health and fitness, our Indoor Sports Center offers three membership levels for your fitness goals. Entry level allows you to use our track and courts; mid-level is a circuit membership; or the top-of-the-line full access provides free weights, cardio equipment, sauna and court space. Call Christine with your questions and get a price quote. Remember, the more you use your membership, the less expensive it becomes -- sometimes just pennies a day!

Dancing

Ballroom dance lessons are on the docket once again. This popular and fun class is offered again by Mike and Julie Bieser. These two have taught with us for a number of years and it is obvious how much they enjoy sharing their talent. Bring your partner and both left feet and we'll have you dancing like the stars this Valentine's Day. A variety of different dance steps will be taught. Wear slick-soled shoes and comfortable clothing. We will start on a Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20, from 2 to 3. Cost of this four-week course is $50 per couple in district, and registration is open to young adults and up.

Tennis

It is also time to dust off that tennis racquet. Julie Harris Larson, our tennis instructor, will be offering lessons for kids through adults. She began playing as a youngster, and in her high school years she led the Railers to the honor of being Big 12 champions for four years, No. 1 in singles and doubles play four years, and in the state tournament four years while achieving fifth place in the state. She was ranked No. 1 in central Illinois her entire competitive career.

Tennis players will be divided by age divisions. Lessons are tailored for the beginners to intermediate skill levels. Instruction includes drills focusing on forehand and backhand, lobbing, and drop shots, as well as basic instruction on serve and strategy. Classes will be on Sunday afternoons for four weeks, beginning Jan. 20. Kindergarten to second grade will meet from 1 to 1:45 p.m.; third to fifth grade, 2-3 p.m.; sixth to eighth grade, 3-4 p.m.; and adults, 4-5 p.m. There will be a minimum of four students for each session or sessions may be combined. Cost is $40 per participant in district.

Highlights for February

• Stephen Klemm, owner of Picture This Photography, will teach digital photography and using your camera.

• Dr. Phillip Gillen of Lincoln Animal Hospital will present a class on pet first-aid.

If you have program ideas or a hobby that you would like to share, don't hesitate to call Roy Logan, program coordinator, at 217-732-8770 with your suggestions. Oftentimes that is how we find new classes to share with our community.

[Text from file received from Roy Logan, Lincoln Park District]