Park district notes
Updated March 1st.
From Lauren Ruckman, program coordinator

[March 14, 2016]  Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 26 on the Lincoln Park District driving range. (In case of rain, the event will take place on the indoor tennis courts). The age groups will be 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, & 7-8. The 0-2 age group will start at 10:00am, followed by ages 3-4 at 10:10am, ages 5-6 at 10:20am, and ages 7-8 at 10:30am. The Easter Bunny will be here too!

Recreational Baseball/Softball Registration

Registration for Summer 2016 recreational boys’ baseball and girls’ softball is going on now. The leagues that are being offered are 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U. The 6U league (which is for kids ages 4-6) is co-ed. We will be competing against other local area teams this year. Registration runs through March 25. Call 217-732-8770 with questions or stop by the park district front desk to register your child.

Dog Obedience Class

The park district is teaming up with Timbercrest Veterinary Service and Michael Bieser to offer a basic dog obedience course. The class will run Sundays in April starting April 3 (four weeks) from 1:30-2:45pm in the Lincoln Park District Ballroom. The cost is $50 in district and $60 out of district. Timbercrest is offering a $20 voucher towards the cost of registration, and vouchers must be picked up at one of Timbercrest’s two locations. Class will be limited to 20 dogs and their handlers so sign up now! Call 217-732-8770 with questions or stop by the park district front desk to register.

Painting Classes

Jody Phillips is back offering painting classes at the Lincoln Park District. The dates will be Thursday, 3/3, Saturday, 3/12, Monday, 3/28, Thursday, 3/31, and Saturday, 4/2. The March 3 date will be an iris on glass painting, and the March 12 date will be a shamrock painting. Like us on Facebook to see the paintings and see what will be offered during the other classes. Call 217-732-8770 to reserve your spot.

Couch to 5K Training coming to the Lincoln Park District

Have you always wanted to run a mile, 2 miles or maybe a 5K? We invite you to train with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable runners in our community. Free to Lincoln Park District members, $25.00 for non-members (8 week training schedule). This is a great way to SPRING into FITNESS! Sign up at the park district or like our Facebook Couch to 5K training page for more details. Training will begin mid to late March.

Silver Sneakers Program

The Lincoln Park District is a participating facility of the Healthways Silver Sneakers Program. Those who are age 65 and over with qualifying insurance can utilize our facility free of charge. We offer an indoor walking track, a huge circuit and weight area along with Fit For Senior classes almost daily! Call your insurance company today to see if you qualify. Call Jacki Pavlik, Fitness Director at 217-732-8770 with questions.