Owatonna Parks and Recreation Spring/Summer

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Owatonna Parks and Recreation Spring/Summer
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A special project of the Owatonna People’s Press
135 West Pearl St., Owatonna, MN 55060
in cooperation with the
Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department
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Account Representatives: Betty Frost, Luke Brown,
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Table of Contents
Welcome to Parks and Recreation.................................... Page 4
General Information....................................................... Page 6
Spring Registration......................................................... Page 10
Soccer Programs............................................................ Page 10
Bullpen Club and Baseball Programs................................ Page 14
Sports Camps................................................................ Page 18
Aquatics........................................................................ Page 23
Therapeutic Recreation Program..................................... Page 37
Spring Adapted Schedule................................................ Page 38
Teen Activities................................................................ Page 41
Adult Programs.............................................................. Page 42
Owatonna Tennis and Fitness Center............................... Page 44
Family Activities............................................................. Page 48
Disc Golf....................................................................... Page 50
Owatonna Bike and Skate Park....................................... Page 50
Owatonna Parks............................................................. Page 51
SeniorPlace................................................................... Page 56
BrookTree Golf Course................................................... Page 75
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Recreation Spring/Summer 2011
This spring/summer brochure will be of help to you as our department advertises its seasonal
programs, activities, and amenities with this feature. Included in this brochure is information
about the River Springs Water Park, information covering parks and their amenities, youth and
adult recreation programs, therapeutic recreation, information about Brooktree Golf Course,
SeniorPlace activities, and services and information about Tennis and Fitness Center. Also you
will find administrative information including policies and procedures.
Because of the continuing budget crisis that the state and the City Owatonna are in, the
department is in a very fluid situation at this time. Please be aware that this information
may change on short notice. The department will do it’s best to communicate changes to the
community as they occur. For information please go on line to our newly remodeled and
improved website www.ci.owatonnna.mn.us as we have expanded the information that is listed. Also the Owatonna Peoples Press, KRFO and KOWZ radio provide a source of information for
our department.
Remember that the City of Owatonna has eliminated the non-resident fees, this comes about
because of an agreement with Steele County. All citizens within the county will pay the same
fee for recreation programs. Participants from outside the county will still pay the outside
player fee.
Make time to take advantage of your Parks and Recreation trails, facilities, and programs
during this wonderful time of year! We welcome your comments and suggestions about our
facilities and programs. Let us know how we are doing.
Sincerely,
Jeff McKay
Director of Parks and Recreation
Park and Recreation 507-444-4321
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540 West Hills Circle
Owatonna, MN 55060
Spring and Summer Program
Brochure 2011
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Effective 3/14/2011 - 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Office: 507-444-4321
Jeff McKay
Director of Parks and Recreation
507-774-7361
Eric Anderson
Recreation Supervisor
507-774-7102
Gloria Kolander
Administrative Assistant
507-774-7365
Jim Ebeling
Park Director
507-774-7086
Anne Pleskonko
SeniorPlace Director
507-774-7110
Diane Nelson
Office Assistant
507-774-7367
Timothy Truelson
Assistant Recreation Director
507-774-7362
Wendy Reller
Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
507-774-7360
Nikki Callahan
Office Assistant
507-774-7366
Rick Smith
Golf Course Superintendent
507-774-7134
Sharon Klein
Administrative Assistant
507-774-7364
Parks and Recreation Phone Numbers
Office/info Line: 444-4321 • Fax: 444-4299
West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center: 444-4290
SeniorPlace: 444-4280
Brooktree Clubhouse: 444-2467
River Springs Water Park: 774-7370
Web Site: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us
Email: parkrec@ci.owatonna.mn.us
Become a fan of the Water Park facilities facebook
page by searching for River Springs Water Park
Website: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/water-park
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Owatonna City Council
Les Abraham - Council Member At Large
Raymond Truelson - Council Member At Large
Nathan Dotson - First Ward • John Moen - Second Ward
Dave Burbank - Third Ward • Rick Wittrock - FourthWard
Brent Svenby - Fifth Ward • Tom Kuntz - Mayor
Kris Busse - City Administrator
Parks and Recreation Board
Kevin Raney • Bob Hansen • Jane Nyquist • Roger Warehime
Anthony Martinez • Judd Dingmann • Matt Kottke
Become a fan of the Parks and Recreation Department
by searching for Owatonna Parks and Recreation.
Website: www.ci.owatona.mn.us/parksrecreation
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Page Mission statement
Registration procedures:
The City of Owatonna Park and Recreation
Department shall provide a viable, broadbased source of recreational services and
facilities serving all residents of the community.
The department shall develop and maintain
programs to meet the needs of all persons. The
department further shall keep itself aware of the
needs of the users through ongoing evaluation
and assessment.
The Owatonna Park and Recreation Department
offers various forms of registration:
• Walk-In Registration: - Spring Registration
day is February 26, 7-10 am at Willow Creek
School. After this date, come to the Park and
Recreation office at 540 West Hills Circle.
• Summer Registration (Summer Swim
Lessons) will held at Park and Recreation office
starting Tuesday, May 10th at 6 am.
• Mail-In Registration: Mail to Park and
Recreation office at 540 West Hills Circle,
Owatonna, MN 55060
• Fax Registration: Park and Recreation fax
number is 507-444-4299
PARKS AND RECREATION
WEBSITE The website was newly designed
in 2011!
The Parks and Recreation department’s website
has a new look! Our website address has not
changed; however, the website has been given
a much needed make-over to offer a more user
friendly site for all our visitors. You can find
information about the numerous facilities,
parks, programs and much more that the Parks
and Recreation department has to offer on
this site. The website can be found at www.
ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation (don’t forget
to save this address to your favorites list for
quick access to all your recreation needs).
On-Line Registration: Registration on-line is
provided and administered by Active.com.
Please take note of the following: Registration
for minors (under age 18) requires adult input
and information. Not all Owatonna Park and
Recreation programs are available for on-line
registration. An Active.com account is optional.
Registrations are subject to a 6.5% Convenience
Fee assessed by Active.com. Payment accepted
by MasterCard and Visa only. To reach the online registration site, www.ci.owatonna.mn.us
Registration Dates:
Volunteer coaching opportunities
Spring: Spring Registration day is February
26, 7 am-10 am @ Willow Creek School.
Summer: May 10, 6 am-5 pm
Fall: July 27-August 10
Winter: September 29-October 11
Registrations @ the Parks & Recreation Office
The Park and Recreation Department utilizes
volunteer coaches for many of the youth
programs the department offers. Volunteer
coaches are a key ingredient in the offering of
these youth programs. This includes training in
psychology and philosophy of youth sports, first
aid, and teaching skill techniques for the various
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Youth with disabilities
The Park and Recreation Department welcomes
children of all abilities into their programs. If
your child has a disability, please indicate that
on the appropriate section of the registration
form. After the registration form has been filled
out and sent back to the Park and Recreation
Department, a Park and Recreation staff person
will contact you.
Youth Scholarship Fund: This fund helps
support programs for all of the kids in our
school district and Adult Special Recreation
Programs. The Scholarship Fund has now
received its 501(c)3 status so all donations
are tax deductable if you so choose to donate
to the Youth Scholarship Fund. Without the
continued support of many, this program could
not exist. Thanks to the following for donating
to the kids in our community!
Thanks to the following people/organizations/
businesses for their support to the Owatonna
Park and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund.
Ron & Patty Blakstad-memorials M. Schwaab
and J. Evans, Truth Hardware, Network For
Good- Ann Vargason, Al & Gloria Kolandermemorials: Marie G., Sletten, L. Seykora, Ray
Truelson- memorials: Buss, Anderson, Weiss,
Schmidt, and White, Roland and Ann Truelsonmemorials: Buss, Grunwald, Lindquist, Weiss,
Johnson, M. Johnson, Buan, and White, Diane
and Ron Nelson-memorials: Rysavy, Schiller,
Stockwell, Linder, and Seykora, % of Author
Book Sales from the State Orphanage Museum:
Wayne Quist, Helen Bowers, Eva Jensen,
Arlene Nelson, Peter Razor, Harvey Ronglien,
and Iris Wright, Loren Dietz, Torey’s-Corky’s
Earlybird, Weber’s, Tim Truelson, Uniroyal
From Wholesale Tire, ELKS Club, Owatonna
Hoops Club, Lindgren Photo and Frame, SE
MN Association Realtors, Semar, Just One
More, Gary Straka, Mark Walbran- memorials:
Allen, and Clark, Sharon Klein-memorials: Hill,
Lindner, and Strand, St. River Women of Today,
Wells Fargo, Federated, Cumberlands, Kiwanis
Club, Walmart, all the parents that donated extra
dollars on the registration forms and the many
individual donations from the community.
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general infomration
activities. Please call the Park and Recreation
office if interested at 444-4321. All volunteer
coaches must fill out a background check on a
yearly basis.
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Fee Structure: Participants must pay 40 % of program fee.
Qualification for Scholarship (check one or any that apply)
a.____ Recipients of Current Free and Reduced Lunch Program
b.____ Recipients of SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or Social Security Benefits
c.____ Recipients of Medical Assistance Program
d.____ Other, please explain ________________________________________________
Must show proof of verification of one of the above qualifications
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Manke’s Outdoor Equipment
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McCabe Motors
McDonald’s
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Owatonna Clinic
Owatonna Elks
Owatonna Ford-Chrysler
Owatonna People’s Press
Owatonna Physical Therapy
Owatonna Veterinary Hospital
Pizza Ranch
Plaza Morena
Prairie Ridge Orthodontics
Prudential Advantage Realty
Randall Electric
R&K Electric
Smith Dental
SNAP Fitness
SPX Service Solutions
Steve Carroll - State Farm Insurance
Straight River Media
Subway
Super Cuts
SouthPark Lanes
Taco Johns
The Dentists of Owatonna
Tim’s Auto Service
Tim Thomas Hockey
TPS Insurance
Tri M Graphics
TSK Construction
US Bank
VFW
Viracon
Wenger
White Stone Cleaners
Wireless World/Verizon
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T-Shirt sponsors
Thank you to the following organizations/businesses for
their support of our T-Shirt programs:
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If you would like to sponsor a youth team - call 444-4321
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Page 10 Spring Registration
Date: February 26, 2011
Location: Willow Creek School
Time: 7 am- 10 am
o Spring Soccer
o Spring Swim Lessons
o All Baseball Programs including Bull Pen
Club Traveling Teams
o Owatonna Youth Fastpitch Softball
Association- Youth Traveling
o Owatonna Exchange Club will be present for
Child Identification Program
o Owatonna Soccer Association
o You may also register for the following
summer programs at this time:
o T-Ball
o Squirts Baseball
o Mite Softball
o Youth Fastpitch
o Junior Golf
o Outdoor Summer Nature Day Camps
o Little Tykes Sports
o Therapeutic Recreation Summer Programs
o Kids Friday Camp
o Adaptive Swim lessons
o Pre Season Soccer
o Pre Season Baseball
Registration is encouraged on this day
for staff to organize teams and complete
schedules in a timely manner. Early Bird
Registration continues through Thursday,
March 10th for Soccer and Little League
Baseball Programs. Summer program
registration will continue through May
12 – this includes Park and Recreation
ball programs. See each program listed for
dates. Save $10.00 on each registration if
you register on time.
SOCCER
A fun, all-inclusive exposure to the wonderful
game of soccer for boys and girls age 5 through
6th grade. Children must be 5 years old as of
April 1, 2011. The youth learn basic skills in
a fun and social setting.
The youth are able to demonstrate what they
learn by playing a league schedule besides
practice sessions.
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April 4th: Schedules and equipment handout
following the coaches meeting.
Practices start the week of April 11th. Coaches
will call for first practice. The program runs
through the second week of June if we have
make-up games due to the weather.
Cost: Early Bird Fee is $46.00. Fees after
March 10th are $56.00.
Registration: Saturday, February 26 through
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Thursday, March 10th.
Games are all held at the Soccer Complex so
teams are not split by schools, but may have
a few from same school on each team.
April 4th: Coaches meeting and Instructional
Clinic April 4th at 5:45 PM at the OHS Gym.
The youth are divided into four separate boys
and girls divisions:
- 5 year olds and kindergarten
-1st and 2nd grades
-3rd and 4th grades
-5th and 6th grades
The youth are coached by volunteer coaches.
Practices are held when coaches are able to
hold them, with games being held weekday
evenings and Saturday mornings. The only
equipment required is shin guards, and athletic
shoes, which each child must obtain.
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Program Supervisors: Craig and Lori
Thompson / Telephone 455-1196
Thank you to the 2010 Soccer Sponsors:
Prairie Ridge Orthodontics
Plan Ahead Events
Kirchner Siding & Window
Arby’s
McDonald’s
West Hills Tennis and Fitness Center
River Springs Water Park
BRITISH SOCCER
The #1 Soccer camp in the US and Canada is coming to your town this summer! Sign up on-line
at www.challengersports.com at least 45 days in advance and receive a very cool game jersey for
FREE.
July 11-July 15 – Owatonna Soccer Complex Deadline date is July 1st. $10 late fee if payment
is received after July 1st, 2011. Checks to: Challenger Sports Includes Free Ball & Shirt.
Mail to Tim Truelson 540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna MN 55060 Phone 507- 774-7362
timt@ci.owatonna.mn.us or questions to Collin Bulwich cbulwich@challengersports.com
Ages:
3-4
4-6
5-8
9-16
Camp:
First Kicks
Mini Soccer
Half Day
Half Day
Time:
8:00-9:00 AM
5:00-7:00 PM
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Cost:
$68.00
$90.00
$108.00
$108.00
We are in need of host homes for the instructors- this is a great experience for the families and
you will receive $80 back for your entry fee.
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SUMMER TRAVELING
SOCCER LEAGUE
U11 to U18- Girls and Boys Teams
For Youth born between 8/1/92 and 7/31/00
If you missed the sign-up in January – you may
still sign up your child ages 10 to 18 for the
Owatonna Soccer Association (OSA) summer
traveling soccer league if openings remain for
particular teams.
The Owatonna Soccer Association (OSA) is
sponsoring traveling teams to play in the 2011
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Summer
League for U11 to U18 teams.
Practice starts in late March and league games
are played on weeknights from May 2 – July 11.
Coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers
will be needed. Please let us know if you are
willing to help coach or volunteer to assist with
soccer-related activities. Due to a shortage of
coaches we may have to limit registration in
some age groups. Any child registering after
January 25 will be given a lower priority for
placement on teams. New OSA players should
also bring a copy of their birth certificate to
registration. All players should bring a recent
small photo to registration.
Fee per player: $175.00. There are a limited
number of scholarships available for parents
who are unable to pay the registration fees and
meet financial eligibility criteria.
If you wish to sign your child up for the
Summer League but are unable to be present at
the high school registration on Jan. 24th and
25th , you may pick up a registration form at
the Walbran, Furness Law Office at 140 East
Main (next to Federated). These registration
forms need to be completed and signed by a
parent and delivered with checks (one for $175
and one for $100, plus $40 for new player
only), to the office or mailed to OSA, P.O. Box
169, Owatonna 55060. (A $10 late fee will be
assessed for any player registering after Jan
25). Any questions, call anyone of the board
members listed here: Dave Furnes, 451-2810
Julie Rohrig, 451-3858 Gerri Meyer, 330-0307
Jan Nelson, 451-1389 Scott Ulrich, 455-1105
Bob Waypa, 444-0122 Bob Paulson, 465-0129
John Thompson, 214-2344 Todd Trout, 4559500 Mike Keller, 451-3792 Phil Kaupa, 4511672 Geoffrey Omangi, 451-8176 Matt Roddy,
475-1656
PARKS AND RECREATION
SUMMER BALL PROGRAMS
T League Baseball
First exposure to the game of baseball, geared
for boys and girls age 5 by June 1 through youth
that have completed Kindergarten. Volunteer
coaches coach the youth. The program will be
instructional in nature, although games will
be played. The primary emphasis is on skill
development. Games will be played primarily
on Monday evenings at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30
PM. The program sites will be primarily
Jaycee, Manthey, and Brown Park but due to
field availability fields might change. Please
indicate on your registration the site you prefer.
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Squirt Baseball
The next level up from T-League baseball,
geared for boys and girls who have completed
1st year of T-ball through 2nd grade. 2nd grade
participants may choose Little League 1 – Mite
Softball or this program. Volunteer coaches who
pitch underhand to them coach the youth. The
program will primarily be played on Tuesday
nights at 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30 PM. The primary
sites will be Jaycee, Brown and Manthey Park,
but due to field availability, fields may change.
Each participant receives a sponsor T-Shirt. The
program will begin the 2nd week of June (14th)
and end the 2nd week of August. There will be
no clinic for participants and the coaches will
call their teams for practice times. Schedules
will be handed out at your first practice by
the coaches. Early Bird fee on February 26th
through May 12th is $35.00. After May 12th
the fee is $45.00. Volunteer coaches needed!
Coaches Information for T-Ball and Squirts
Coaches Meeting: Monday, June 6th 5:30 PM
Location: West Hills Administration Building
– use south stairwell
Coaches meeting, equipment pick up.
Mandatory meeting!
All Park and Recreation Coaches are required
to complete a background check form each
calendar year.
Mite Softball
A transition program from squirt baseball to
Girls Fastpitch, for students in 2nd - 4th grade.
The Mite Softball program will be geared to
girls as the Little League Baseball program is
geared to boys. Pitching machines will be used.
Volunteer coaches will coach and umpire on the
field. The program will begin the 2nd week of
June and end the 2nd week of August. Games
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Each participant receives a sponsor T-shirt. The
program will begin the week of June 13th and
end the 2nd week of August. There will be no
clinic for participants and the coaches will call
their teams for practice times. Schedules will be
handed out at your first practice by the coaches.
Early Bird fee on February 26th - May 12th are
$35.00. After May 12th $45.00 Volunteer
coaches needed!
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Each participant will receive a sponsor T-Shirt.
See practice clinic information.
Cost: Early Bird Fee is $37.00. After May 12th
the fee is $47.00. Volunteer Coaches needed!
Youth Girls Fastpitch Softball
A fun introductory exposure to the game
of Fastpitch softball for girls who have just
completed 4th – 6th grades. The rules of
the game have been modified to fit the age
and ability levels. The program will start the
2nd week of June and end the 2nd week of
August. Games will be held on Monday and/
or Wednesday. The first 2 weeks we will be
working on softball drills and skill development.
The remainder of the season will be games
at 5:30 and 7:00 PM at Manthey, Morehouse
Park and Brown. Each participant will
receive a sponsor T-Shirt. Cost: Early Bird
Fee is $37.00. After May 12th fee is $47.00.
Volunteer coaches needed!
Coaches Information for Mite Softball and
Fastpitch Softball
Coaches Meeting: Monday, June 6 7:15 PM
Location: West Hills Administration Building
– use south stairwell
Coaches meeting, equipment pick up.
Mandatory meeting!
All Park and Recreation Coaches are required
to complete a background check form each
calendar year. On the Field Practice Clinic at
Morehouse Park – Mite Softball and Fastpitch
Softball to be determined.
BULLPEN CLUB & PARK AND
RECREATION BASEBALL
PROGRAMS
If you are registering for Little League or
Minor League Baseball for the summer,
please register at Willow Creek School on
February 26. This is important as baseball
coaches will be present on that day to help
size your child for the correct baseball
uniform.
In efforts to provide the most efficient and
cost-effective baseball program for Owatonna’s
Youth, Bullpen Club and Park and Recreation
merged their summer youth baseball programs
in 2005. T-Ball and Squirt baseball programs
continue to be “Park and Recreation” programs.
Beginning with 2nd grade, however, the
merger provides distinct levels for our Youth
Baseball Community. Little League (Grade
2-5), U-11 Tournament team(s), Minor League
(Ages 12-15), and Major League (Ages 1618) Park and Recreation continues to handle
the administration portion of the program:
purchasing equipment, registration, scheduling,
field maintenance and communication. Bullpen
Club provides the programming: pre-season,
evaluations, team selection, league supervision,
coaching recruitment, and instruction, skills
clinics and overall baseball quality assurance.
This merger reduces individual participation
fees while maximizing human and financial
resources. Checks for all Bullpen Club
Programs, Level 1 through Minor League
should be made payable to Owatonna Bullpen
Club. We will do our best so that make-up
soccer games at the end of the soccer season
does not conflict with our baseball.
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Registration: Saturday, February 26th
through Thursday, March 10th.
Purpose: Developmental in-house leagues
Emphasis: Skill Development and Game
Introduction
Leagues: Little League Level 1—2nd/3rd—
Machine Pitch
Little League Level 2—4th/5th—Player Pitch
Time Line:
April 16th – Pre-Season Evaluations at OJHS
Old and New Gym (wear tennis shoes and
bring a glove)
12:30 2nd Grade
1:45 3rd Grade
3:30 4th Grade
4:45 5th Grade
Times subject to change (will be notified at
time of registration)
Park and Recreation Registration for little
league level 1 and 2, minor league and major
league will continue at the Park and Recreation
office for all participants that did not sign up
on the early registration date. Baseball pant
size, shirt size and sock sizes are needed from
participants for their uniforms.
Little League Level 1 (Grades 2 and 3)
2011 FEE: $55 payable to Owatonna Bullpen
Club
After March 10th - Fee: $65.00
This is an in-house program where teams,
consisting of players from the same grade,
play teams in that grade.
• Emphasis on participation and development of
fundamental baseball skills.
• Each participant receives a full uniform
(jersey, pants, belt, socks and a Major League
team cap.)
• A pitching machine is used.
• A pre-season evaluation is conducted on April
16th and teams are split evenly as possible.
• Free coaching/skills clinics will be offered
Saturdays in May at Manthey Park.
• Practices begin on the week of June 6th games
begin on the week of June 13th.
• 2nd Grade League Monday Games at Manthey
Park/Wednesday—Practice.
• 3rd Grade League Wednesday Games at
Manthey Park/Monday—Practice.
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Little League Level 1 and Level 2
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Little League Level 2 (Grades 4 and 5)
2011 Fee: $75 – 4th grade and
5th grades payable to Owatonna Bullpen Club
After March 10th - Fee: $85
This is an in-house program where teams,
consisting of players from the same grade,
play teams in the same grade.
• Emphasis on participation
• Each participant receives a full uniform
(jersey, pants, belt, socks and a Major League
team cap)
• Development of fundamental baseball skills
• Player Pitch
• A pre-season evaluation is conducted on April
16th and teams are split evenly as possible
• Free coaching/skills clinics will be offered
Saturdays in May at Manthey Park
• Team Practice begins in May with games
beginning lst week of June
• 4th Grade League Thursday Games at
Manthey Park/Tuesday—Practice
• 5th Grade League Tuesday Games at Manthey
Park/Thursday—Practice
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2011 Traveling Baseball Information
Registration for the 2011 season opens on
February 26th at Willow Creek school and runs
through March 21st. Late registrations are not
guaranteed placement and will be charged a late
fee if accepted.
U11 Tournament Team(s)
In addition to playing in the Little League, 5th
grade players that are age qualified (must not
reach age 12 before May 1st, 2011) may try out
for the U11 travel team(s). Selected players will
be divided up into teams that will compete
in 1 local and 2 away U11 tournaments. The
number of U11 teams will be determined
based on the number of selected players. The
goal of the U11 Tournament Team(s) is to
introduce a travel and tournament baseball
experience for 5th grade players in addition to
the “in-house” Little League.
U11 registration fee* = $125.00 per player,
payable to Owatonna Bullpen Club
*THIS FEE IS IN ADDITION to the Little
League fee for 5th grade baseball and includes
Summer baseball Academy.
Minor League – (Ages U12, U13, U14 and
U15)
The Minor League baseball program is
defined by age requirements, not grade level.
The placement of the player is determined
by their age. Players in their respective age
groups must not reach the next age before
May 1, 2011. For example, a player that is
13 years old as of or prior to May 1st, 2011
would play in the U13 division. A player that
turns 13 on or after May 2nd, 2011 would play
in the U12 division. A player may play up from
their age designated division, but may not play
down from it.
The focus of the Minor League is PLAYER
and TEAM DEVELOPMENT. During the
month of April, practice sessions will be held
by age group. The goal of this time is to have
all players and coaches in each age group
practice together using a predetermined practice
approach. The practice schedule will also allow
Minor League players and coaches to attend the
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U12 and U13 registration fee = $250.00 per
player, payable to Owatonna Bullpen Club
U14 and U15 registration fee = $300.00 per
player, payable to Owatonna Bullpen Club
After March 21st, a late fee of $10.00 will be
added.
A refundable $100 worker deposit is required at
registration for all players.
New Uniforms for Minor League this year! It is
IMPORTANT to bring your player to registration
for uniform sizing!
Remember to check the website for additional
information! www.owatonnabaseball.com
Major League (Ages U16, and U18)
The Major League Baseball Program consists of
a separate program for High School age playerscreating opportunities to play baseball at the
highest competitive levels. Cost: TBD
• American Legion Post 77 sponsored U18 Team
• VFW Post 3723 sponsored U16 Team
• The seasons start at the conclusion of their
respective high school seasons (the end of May,
beginning of June) and run through the end of
July or the first part of August
• Each team has tournament competition as well
as the end of the season league playoffs
• Home Games are played at Dartt’s Park and
Willow Creek
• Most Leagues will play two or three times per
week with practice times to be determined by the
coaches
Owatonna Youth Fastpitch
Softball Association
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home OHS games during April and May. Toward
the end of April there will be a player evaluation
practice where additional non-parent evaluators
will provide input on player rankings. Team
selection meetings will be held on May 2nd, led
by the Minor League Committee and will include
evaluators and age group coaches. Parent
meetings for all ages and teams will be held the
week of May 3rd to officially kick off the Minor
League season. The Minor League participates
in the Metro Baseball and South Central league,
as well as home and away tournaments.
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Girls Fastpitch Clinic – Morehouse Park
Date: Saturday May 14, 2011 (rain date Sunday
May 15)
Time:
Grades 6-8: 8:00 AM- 12:45 PM
Grades 3-5: 1:00 PM- 5:45 PM
Note: All participants will receive a free t-shirt
and awards will be presented to the top place
winners.
Sign up: Forms will be available at the Spring/
Summer Registration at Willow Creek on Feb
26th, at the Park and Recreation Office or online
at OYFSA.com
Fee: $15.00
If you have any questions or need any additional
information, please feel free to contact Steve
Kath at 451-0752 or 455-2181.
Girls Fastpitch Summer League
Early Registration will be accepted for the 2011
Summer Traveling League until March 18, 2011.
U10: $200 (after March 18- $230)
U12, U14 & U16: $220 (after March 18- $250)
No registrations will be accepted after April
1, 2011. A player’s age on January 1, 2011
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Registration forms will be available at the Park
and Recreation Spring/Summer Registration at
Willow Creek on February 26th. Forms will also
be available at any school office, the Park and
Recreation office or on the OYFSA website at
www.OYFSA.com
SUMMER CAMPS
Outdoor Summer Adventure Day Camps
(Limited enrollment) Cost: $36.00
FUN! - Camps should above all be fun. We
are committed to providing an atmosphere
that encourages learning and at the same time
offers kids a chance to be kids! We want each
camper to leave camp having made new friends,
experienced new things and enjoyed the best
week of his or her summer!
While each experience provides unique
programs on age and interests, all are rich
in adventure, community, and education and
will prove to be a fun-filled week of new and
exciting events for youth ages 3-4. The camp
location will be Mineral Springs Park. Meet at
the Large Pavilion at the entrance of the park.
A letter will be sent out two weeks prior to your
camp with more information on events and
locations.
Little Adventurers-TADPOLES
Ages 3-4-must be potty trained
Limit of 12 (minimum of 8)
Cost: $36.00
Session I: June 6-9 (rain date June 10)
8:30 AM -12:00 PM
Session II: June 20-23 (rain date June 24)
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Session III: July 11-14 (rain date July 15)
8:30 AM -12:00 PM
Session IV: July 18-21 (rain date July 22)
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Session V: Aug. 1-4 (rain date August 5)
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Mineral Springs Park
Camp Tadpoles is for 3-4 year olds who are
ready for a half – day camp for little ones, but
not quite ready for a full fledge exploring camp.
(Mom can’t come to camp with us. We’re big
kids now!). Every day will be an adventure as
we will set sail on a mission, play games, sing
songs, eat snacks, make crafts and enjoy more
outdoor fun. Each day we’ll dig into a different
nature theme. We’ll prowl the wooded trails
looking for squirrels and rabbits, dip our nets
into the ponds for tadpoles and turtles, munch
a tasty snack and create woodsy crafts to take
home.
SPORTS CAMPS
FUN! - Camps should above all be fun. We
are committed to providing an atmosphere
that encourages learning and at the same time
offers kids a chance to be kids! We want each
camper to leave camp having made new friends,
experienced new things and enjoyed the best
week of his or her summer!
LEARNING THROUGH SPORTS - Not only
do we hope to lay the foundation for a lifelong
relationship with sports, we also aspire to use
sports participation and learning as a means to
improve self confidence, enhance the love and
enjoyment of sports through skills development
and to reinforce the importance of fairness,
cooperation and team play.
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the seeds for a lifetime of sports passion,
appreciation and above all, participation.
In these programs, campers have the opportunity
to learn from experienced staff that provides the
right mix of instruction and encouragement.
A great success last year
Little Tykes Sports:
For: Children ages 3, 4, 5 years old who have not attended Kindergarten (Must be toilet trained to
attend)
Location: Dartts Park Small Softball Field with the exception of June 20 which will be at Lincoln
Soccer Complex.
What: T-ball, soccer, kickball, track events and other sports
Cost: $20.00 per session
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This year the Sports Camps are geared strictly
to ages 3-5 who have not attended Kindergarten.
The overall goal of the camps however remains
constant. By providing a health and safe camp
environment and a curriculum based on true
sports instruction and fun, we hope to plant
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5:30-6:20 PM Session 1
Mondays
3& 4 year olds
June 6, 13, 20, 27
(June 20th at Lin. Soc. Complex)
Tuesdays
4 & 5 year olds
May 31, June 7, 14, 21
5:30-6:20 PM Session 2
5:30-6:20 PM Session 3 Wednesdays 3 & 4 year olds
June 1, 8, 15, 22
5:30-6:20 PM Session 4 Thursdays
4 & 5 year olds June 2, 9, 16, 23
6:30-7:20 PM Session 5
Mondays
3 & 4 year olds
June 6, 13, 20, 27
(June 20th at Lin. Soc. Complex)
6:30-7:20 PM Session 6
Tuesdays
3 & 4 year olds
May 31, June 7, 14, 21
6:30-7:20 PM Session 7
Wednesdays 4 & 5 year olds
June 1, 8, 15, 22
6:30-7:20 PM Session 8
Thursdays
3 & 4 year olds
June 2, 9, 16, 23
5:30-6:20 PM Session 9
Mon-Thurs. 3 & 4 year olds
July 25, 26, 27, 28
6:30-7:20 PM Session 10
Mon.-Thurs. 4 & 5 year olds
July 25, 26, 27, 28
This program serves as an introduction to the world of sports for children just starting out and as an
alternative to specialty camps for young athletes who are not quite ready to focus on just one sport.
Participants will have the opportunity to dabble in the world of sports or sport related activities.
All sport and activities will be modified to ensure success for the preschoolers. Sessions take
place in a safe environment and sports are played through a series of games and activities designed
to ensure learning and most importantly fun, fun, fun. No previous experience is required in any
of the sports to participate. All the sports promote hand-eye co-ordination, motor skills, group
participation and communication skills. Tennis shoes and socks must be worn to class and snacks
will be served. Adult participation with their child is welcomed. Children must be toilet trained
to attend. Sessions are limited to 15 with staff ratio of 1-5 participants. The program will be 50
minutes in length.
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Little Tykes Multi-Sport Camp
Minimum 8 Maximum 12
Cost: $36.00
Location: Brown Park
(ages 3-5 and not in Kindergarten)
8:30-12:00 Noon (Make Up June 17)
Session I: June 13-16 Session II: June 20-23 8:30-12:00 Noon (Make Up June 24)
Session III: July 11-14 1:00-4:30 PM (Make Up July 15)
Session IV: July 18-21 8:30-12:00 Noon (Make Up July 22)
Session V: July 25-28 1:00-4:30 PM (Make Up July 29)
This camp will be a more in depth spin on a variety of sports offered through our Little Tyke Sports.
A typical day will consist of: developing body participation, fun, team work, crafts, snacks, games,
introduction and instruction to a variety of sports, and exercise will be encouraged as some skills and
drills will be taught. All sport and activities will be modified to ensure success of each participant.
Sessions take place in a safe environment and sports are played through a series of games and
activities designed to ensure learning and most importantly fun, fun, fun. All the sports promote
hand-eye co-ordination, motor skills, group participation and communication skills. Tennis shoes and
socks must be worn. Children must be toilet trained to attend.
Safety Camp
Junior Golf
Steele County will be having a two day “Kids
Safety Camp” on June 16 and 17, 2011 for youth
currently in the 3rd grade, who will be entering
the 4th grade in the fall. The camp is held at the
Lake Kohlmier boat landing and the Fairgrounds
and runs from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day.
Along with fun and games, the kids will learn
about fishing safety, boat/canoe safety, camping/
hiking, bike safety, firearms safety, lst aid,
electrical safety, fire safety, outdoor equipment
safety, and much more. The cost for the program
is $20.00/person that will help cover the cost
of lunches, snacks, beverages, and safety items
each child will receive during the 2 days. In
addition each child will receive a camp T-shirt,
a certificate of completion and a team picture.
Registration information TBD.
A program designed for golfers ages 10-18. The
Junior Golf program at Brooktree will begin on
Monday, July 11th and Tuesday July 12th. Golfers
are to choose the day (Monday or Tuesday)
which is most convenient for them. Golfers can
attend only one day for the week. Note: This is a
change from previous years because of the large
number of participants and growing program.
Each day of golf begins at 8 AM and ends at 10
AM. This will be a four week program ending
on August 2nd. Register for this program during
the Spring Park and Recreation Registration Day
on February 26 from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM at
Willow Creek School or before May 12th at the
Park and Recreation Office. A typical day on
the golf course will consist of 1 hour of guided
instruction followed by 1 hour of golf. Players
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stations. There will be two instructors offering
instruction on swing development, chipping
techniques, and putting strategies. There will also
be golf games with prizes given away at the end
of each day.
Resident/Non Resident Fee: 30.00 Limit of 30
participants per day.
This fee includes all green fees however you must
have your own clubs or clubs can be rented from
the Brooktree Golf Shop.
Program Supervisor: Pam and Rick Smith
Community Sport Camps
8:30-11:30 AM - $50.00
Boys grades 7 – 8 - OJHS Gym - June 14-17 and
June 20-24 - 12:30-2:15 PM - $70.00
Boys grades 5 – 6 - OJHS Gym - June 14-17 and
June 20-24 - 2:15-4:00 PM - $70.00
Boys grades 2 – 4 - Willow Creek June 20-24 10:15-11:45 AM - $45.00
Summer League Fee: Varsity $75.009th -10th
$50.00
Forms are available at the elementary schools
and also at the Park and Recreation office. Make
checks payable to Owatonna Boys Hoops Club.
Any questions, contact Josh Williams at 444-8437
or cell phone 456-8023.
Owatonna Huskies Football Camp
Owatonna Girls Basketball Camp 2011- John
Kuehn, Head Coach
For girls finishing up grades 2-9th-Sign up for
the grade just finished!
June 13th – June 25th
10:00-12:00 - Jr. High - 6th-9th grade - $55.00
12:30-2:00 - Willow Creek - 4th-5th grade - $45.00
2:00-3:15 - Willow Creek - 2nd-3rd grade - $35.00
Jeff Williams, Head Coach
Monday, August 8 through Thursday,
August 11 - 5:30-8:00 PM
Registration forms available at the Park and
Recreation Office.
Questions: Jeff Williams 455-3130 or
jwilliams@owatonna.k12.mn.us
Forms/flyers will be at all the schools in
Owatonna and also at the Park and Recreation
office. Make checks payable to John Kuehn
OGBB. Contact John Kuehn at 455-3702 if you
have any questions.
The Park and Recreation Department staff will
be at the football camp on Wednesday, August
10th for the last day of youth football signup (for
the parents convenience) if you have not already
signed your child up for the football program.
The program will start in late August.
Owatonna Boys Basketball Camp
Josh Williams, Head Coach
June 14th-June 24th, 2011
Grades 2011-2012 school year- For Boys entering
grades 2 through 12
Boys grades 9 - 12 - OHS Gym - June 13-17 Owatonna Figure Skating Club
Summer “Learn to Skate” lessons with the
Owatonna Figure Skating Club
June 20-July 20 on Mondays no class July 4th,
make up day is July 5th. 6:00-7:00 PM
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will be posted and announced in the following
areas:
• Parks and Recreation Cancellation Hotline:
507-444-4321, ext. 2
• Parks and Recreation Cancellation Webpage:
www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/owatonna-cancellations
• The River Springs Water Park Facebook page
• Signs will be posted on the admissions and
main entrance windows
WATER PARK ADMISSIONS
SPECIALS
Note: Water Park Admissions Specials are void
with any other Water Park offers
Monday—Grandparents Day (All Season)
Grandparent gets into the Water Park for free
with a paid grandchild at normal facility rates
(one grandparent for each paid grandchild). This
special is good all day every Monday throughout
the season.
PASS BOOKS
Pass books can be purchased at the Park and
Recreation office until the Water Park opens.
After the Water Park opens, pass books will
be available for purchase at the Water Park and
Park and Recreation office. Pass books are
great gifts for birthdays, Easter baskets, or any
other special occasion. Book prices are:
10 Passes
$60.00
20 Passes
$110.00
30 Passes
$150.00
INDIVIDUAL SEASON
PASSES
new!
Individual season passes can be purchased
at the Parks and Recreation office (540 West
Hills Circle). An ID Card will be issued to you
for admission into the Water Park. You will be
required to present the ID card to enter (note:
if you lose your ID card, it will cost $5.00 to
have a new one made).
If purchased before June 1, 2011
48 inches tall and taller = $129.00
Under 48 inches tall = $99.00
If purchased June 1, 2011 and after
48 inches tall and taller = $139.00
Under 48 inches tall = $109.00
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Wednesday—Family Night (All Season)
Wednesday night from 5:00pm – close (June
10-August 14) and 4:00 pm-close (August
15-Labor Day) is a great time for families to
spend some time together and enjoy the Water
Park. The cost is $4 for individuals or $12 for
a family of up to 6 people (there is a $2 charge
for each additional person over 6)
Thursday—Daycare/Child Care Groups Day
(All Season)
Daycare/Child Care providers contact Eric
at 507-774-7102 for more information on
available discounts.
Father’s Day Special--(Sunday, June 19,
2011)
Special Thanks to Dads—Dad gets into the
Water Park for free with a paid child at normal
facility rates. This special is good all day.
Mother’s Day Special—(Sunday, July 24,
2011)
Special Thanks to Moms (we did not forget
about you)—Mom gets into the Water Park for
free with a paid child at normal facility rates.
This special is good all day.
Park & Recreation Youth Programs
Special—(August 15 through end of the
season)
Any youth who wears their 2011 program team
sponsor Park and Recreation t-shirt to the River
Springs Water Park (examples: t-ball team shirt,
soccer team shirt, etc.) will get into the Water
Park for half the normal posted price. (Not good
with any other offers)
Sunday – Family Night - (July 31, August 14
and August 28)
This special is offered on Sundays, July 31,
August 14, and August 28. Families will
get into the Water Park from 5:00 pm-close
(July 31 and August 14) and 4:00 pm – close
(August 28) for an admission rate of $4.00 for
individuals or $12 for a family of up to 6 people
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Tuesday—Twilight Day (All Season)
Everyone gets into the water park for the $4.00
Twilight Admission Rate all day, every Tuesday
throughout the Water Park Season. This special
is good all day every Tuesday throughout the
season.
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All morning activities at the River Springs do
not include the daily admission fee (unless
otherwise noted). If you would like to stay
for open swim time after your program is
complete, you must leave the facility and
return at 12:00pm and pay the specified general
admission price or use a coupon from the
coupon book
Lap Swim/Water Walking
Come enjoy your pool workout at the River
Springs Water Park. Lap Swim will take place
in the Activity pool and Water Walking will take
place in the Lazy River. Youth under the age of
15 are not permitted to use the lap lanes at this
time.
Lap Swim/Water Walking Hours: June 10, 2011
– August 13, 2011
Monday – Friday:
6:00am – 8:00am
Saturday:
11:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Program Fee: $2.00 per visit (if you choose to
use the facility during regular open hours you
will need to pay the normal admission rates)
Note: Lap Swim and Water Walking will be
cancelled if lightening/thunder are present or
when rain causes poor visibility for lifeguards.
Tiny Tot Time
Looking to have some low key play time at
the pool with your toddlers or young children?
Then come out to the River Springs for Tiny
Tot Time. This program is just for parents and
young children up to 6 years old (any older
children will not be allowed to use the facility
until the Open Swim hours).
Only the zero depth play area and play features
in the zero depth area will be available during
this program time.
Tiny Tot: June 10-August 13, 2011
Monday – Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Program Fee: Regular Daily Admission, use of
season pass or the use of a coupon (the price of
the Tiny Tot Time includes general admission for
the rest of the day)
Water Aerobics
Take your Water Aerobics routine to the next
level by joining us for Water Aerobics at River
Springs! Water Aerobics is offered to anyone
16 years and older—anyone under the age of 16
must be accompanied by an adult.
Morning Water Aerobics Class:
June 13, 2011 – August 11, 2011
Monday – Thursday; 11:00am – 11:50am
Program Fee: $3 per class (the price of the
morning Water Aerobics DOES NOT include
general admission for the Water Park)
Evening Water Aerobics Hours:
June 13, 2011-September 2, 2011
Monday – Thursday: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Program Fee: $4 per day (the price of the
Evening Water Aerobics includes general
admission for Twilight Swim Time of 5:00pm
–close)
Note: We are looking into additional times for
classes. They will be advertised if they become
available.
River Springs Summer Party— Sunday July
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Group classes and Private Lessons will take
place at the River Springs Water Park between
the hours of 10:00am and 12:00pm. See the
section on Swimming Lessons for classes
offered at the Water Park.
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make a reservation.
Birthday Party Package Prices:
Price for 5-9 guests
$70
Price for 10-15 guests
$110
Price for 16-25 guests
$145
Price for 26-35 guests
$200
Note: at least one adult supervisor must be
present with the group
Birthday Party packages include:
• Admission, a beverage, and a hotdog or slice of
pizza for each guest
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River Springs Water Park is the place to be on
Sunday, July 10, 2011 as we hold our Summer
Water Park Party. Total Entertainment will be
the DJ on site offering games, family activities
and fun for all. The party will be held from
1:00pm – 5:00pm.
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• River Springs Birthday T-shirt for the birthday
GROUP OPPORTUNITIES
1. Group reservations are available during
normal open swim hours.
2. A $50 deposit is required for all birthday
party and group reservations. No refunds except
for the following:
a. If the reservation is made 2 weeks or more in
advance, a full deposit refund will be issued or
a date change will be made if inclement weather
causes the facility to close.
b. If the reservation was made less than 2 weeks
in advance, a refund of only $25 will be issued
or a date change will be made if inclement
weather causes the facility to close.
3. The deposit will be applied to the total cost
when the group arrives.
4. Groups must check in at the admissions desk
before entering – heights will be checked before
entrance.
Birthday Parties
A great way to spend a special summer birthday
is at River Springs. Call the River Springs Water
Park at 507-774-7370 for more information or to
We Can Get You
Back in the Game!
“I have been to In Touch
Physical Therapy for a knee
injury and a shoulder injury.
The therapists have taken the
time to get to know me and
know how important it is
for me to get back to sports.
After each injury they have
gotten me back in the game
before the start of the season.”
–Brett Meger
507-451-7888
123 West Broadway, Owatonna • www.intouchpt.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
4045861 In- Touch
Park
and Rec 2011
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West Hills Pool
Summer Hours May 31, 2011 – September 30,
2011
Morning: Mon., Wed., Fri. 6:00am-7:15am
Evenings: Mon., Tues., Wed. 7:00pm-8:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday 1:00pm-3:00pm
**Closed August 15 – August 21, 2011 for
facility Annual Maintenance
{HOLIDAY HOURS—Closed: New Year’s Day,
Easter, Sunday before Memorial Day, Memorial
Day, July 3, Independence Day, Sunday before
Labor Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Beaver Lake, a Steele County Park
Beaver Lake is located in the Southwest part of
Steele County near the community of Ellendale.
The park is one half mile from State Highway
30 on County Road 28. It is a small lake with
an updated swimming beach and an added
handicapped accessibility path that was renovated
in 1999 with help form an Outdoor Recreation
Grant. A new play area and equipment were
installed along with hiking trails that wander
throughout the backwoods area of the park.
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the beach
at Beaver Lake. Beach information regarding
closing and swimming conditions may be heard
daily over KRFO and KOWZ radio, or by calling
the Parks and Recreation info line at 444-4321 or
by checking on line @ www.ci.owatonna.mn.us
under cancellations.
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Open Swim Hours October 1, 2010 – May 30,
2011
Morning: Mon., Wed., Fri. 6:00am-7:15am
Evenings: Mon., Tues., Wed. 7:00pm-9:00pm
Weekends: Sat., and Sun. 1:00pm-4:00pm
{Additional Hours may be available during
school breaks}
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Open with lifeguard available June 10th, 2011
through August 7, 2011
Hours will be 1 pm until 6 pm; 7 days per week.
Park hours are 6 am – 11 pm
Jill Hoggard
Academy of Dance
Saturday, May 21st - 1:00pm & 6:30pm
Sunday, May 22nd - 1:00pm & 6:30pm
Owatonna High School Auditorium
Tickets available at the studio or at the door
SHOW
TIME
1 week in August
“Dance Intensive”
with Performances at the Fair
Fall Class
Information
available in May
255 22nd St. SE • Owatonna • 451-0074
www.danceowatonna.com
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Lake Kohlmier
• Beach Opens- Saturday, June 11, 2011
• Beach Party- Sunday June 12 with rain date
June 19
• Beach Closes – July 31, 2011
The beach will open Saturday, June 11 and
remain open through July 31 with lifeguards on
duty ONLY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM
1:00-6:00 pm. From early April through the end
of September when lifeguards are not on duty
individuals may swim according to beach rules.
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the Lake
Kohlmier Municipal Beach or adjacent picnic
area. Beach information regarding closing and
swimming conditions may be heard daily
over KRFO and KOWZ radio, or by calling
the Park and Recreation information number
507-444-4321 or by checking on-line at www.
ci.owatonna.mn.us under cancellations.
This family beach party will be from
1:00-5:00 pm. The beach party will include
activities and games throughout the afternoon and
evening with lots of prizes.
American Red Cross Learn to
Swim program:
The Owatonna Park and Recreation Department
offers American Red Cross Learn to Swim
Programs. The programs are held at the West
Hills Pool that is very conducive to entry
level swimmers. The pool is small and water
temperature is kept around 90°.
Food Concessions, Canoe, Kayak,
Paddleboat and Row Boat Rentals
Canoes and paddleboats and rowboats are
available for rent June and July
during the hours lifeguards are on duty
(Saturday and Sunday 1:00-6:00 PM). The
kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, and rowboats can
be checked out at the beach concession stand.
Lifejackets and paddles are provided. Rental
rates are as follows: Kayaks and Canoes,
paddleboat $7/hour, row boats $8.00/hour or
$28.00 for four or more hours. A full range of
food concessions is also available at the beach
during hours lifeguards are on duty.
Beach Party
Early Summer Beach Party – Sunday, June 12,
2011(rain date is June 19)
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Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
Classes:
(You may register for these classes as soon as
you receive this information)
Lifeguard Training Pre-requisites:
Swim 300 yards continuously (non-stop)
performing 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards
breaststroke, 100 yards either front crawl or
breaststroke.
Swim 20 yards, pick up 10 lb. brick from 10 ft.
of water and return it back 20 yards using only a
kick, holding brick with 2 hands on the chest.
Lifeguard Training: April 6-10
April 6, 7, and 8 3:30-8:30 pm
April 9 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
April 10 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Participant must be 15 when the class begins.
Participant must be able to swim 300 yards
continuous swim, also swim 20 yards retrieve
10 pound bring and return it.
Cost: $175.00 due upon registration. Must
attend all classes- no refund will be issued if
you do not attend all the classes or do not pass.
Lifeguard Training: May 11-15
May 11, 12, and 13: 3:30-8:30 pm
May 14: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
May 15: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Participant must be 15 when the class begins.
Participant must be able to swim 300 yards
continuous swim, also swim 20 yards retrieve
10 pound bring and return it.
Cost: $175.00 due upon registration. Must
attend all classes- no refund will be issued if you
do not attend all classes or do not pass.
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Lessons are also held at the Junior High Pool
and River Springs Water Park.
Level I – Introduction to Water Skills:
• Helps students feel comfortable in the water
and to enjoy the water safely.
Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills:
• Gives students success with fundamental skills.
Level 3 – Stroke Development:
• Builds on the skills in Level 2 through
additional guided practice in deeper waters
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement:
• Develops confidence in the strokes learned and
to improve other aquatic skills .
Level 5 – Stroke Refinement:
• Provides further coordination and refinement
of strokes.
Level 6 – Swimming and Skill Proficiency:
• Refines the strokes so students swim them with
ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness over
greater distances.
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Water Safety Instructor: March 9-13
March 9, 10, and 11: 3:30-8:30 pm
March 12 and 13: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Participant must be 16 when the class begins.
Cost is $225.00 due upon registration. Must
attend all classes – no refund will be issued if
you do attend all classes or do not pass.
2011 Spring Swimming Session
Registration: Saturday, February 26 from 7 AM
– 10 AM in person at Willow Creek School or
on line at www.ci.owatonna.mn.us No phone
registrations will be accepted until Monday,
March 7th. Phone registrations must be paid for
with credit card. Resident/Non Resident: $39.00
Tuesday April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24,
and 31
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• 6:30-7:20 pm Level 3
• 6:30-7:20 pm Level 3
• 6:30-7:20 pm Level 4
• 7:25-8:15 pm Level 4
• 7:25-8:15 pm Level 5
• 7:25-8:15 pm Level 6
• 6:40-7:30 pm Level 2
• 7:35-8:25 pm Level 2
Thursday Night Classes
April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2
West Hills Pool
• 5:00-5:30 pm Pre School Aquatics (at least 3
years old) Parent in water
• 5:30-6:00 pm Parent and Child Aquatics (at
least 18 months old) Parent in water
• 6:05-6:35 pm Level 1
Saturday Morning Classes
March 19, April 2, 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, and
June 4 (no class March 26 April 23 or May 28)
West Hills Pool
• 9:00-9:30 AM Parent and Child Aquatics (at
least 18 months old) Parent in water
• 9:30-10:00 AM Pre School Aquatics (at least 3
years old). Parent in water
• 10:00-10:30 am Level I
• 10:35-11:25 am Level 2
• 11:30-12:00 am Level I
• 12:05-12:55 pm Level 2
Private Swim Lessons - Spring:
Not available for on line registration.
Private swimming lessons will be offered again for the spring. It will be $100.00 for the first child
per session and $150.00 for 2 students. No more than 2 students per class time. Each class meets 5
times for a half hour each time. All classes are held at the West Hills Pool. You may only register
for one class per person. March 7 you may register for additional available classes.
Scholarships are not available for private swim lessons.
Times available will be as follows:
Session 1 Class 1: Mondays: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2. Session 1 Class 2: Mondays: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2
Session 2 Class 1: Fridays: April 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6 Session 2 Class 2: Fridays: April 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6
Session 2 Class 3: Fridays: April 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6
Session 3 Class 1: Sundays: April 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15
Session 3 Class 2: Sundays: April 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15
Session 3 Class 3: Sundays: April 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15
Session 4 Class 1: Mondays: May 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13
Session 4 Class 2: Mondays: May 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13
Session 5 Class 1: Fridays: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10
Session 5 Class 2 Fridays: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10
Session 5 Class 3 Fridays: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
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SUMMER SWIM REGISTRATION
TUESDAY, MAY 10 6:00 AM-5 PM
PARK AND RECREATION OFFICE
Summer Session 2011
The City of Owatonna Park and Recreation
Department offers American Red Cross Learn to
Swim Programs. For the summer sessions, entry
level classes will be held at the West Hills Pool
because the pool is small, warm, and conducive to
entry level swimmers. Higher levels will be held at
the River Springs Water Park.
Our sessions are 9 days long, Monday through
Friday, with the 2nd Friday used as a make-up day.
Registration will begin on Tuesday, May 10th
6:00-8:00 AM at the City Administration Building.
You must register in person or on line for Park and
Recreation Swim Lessons. No phone registrations
will be accepted until Tuesday, May 17th. Phone
registrations must be paid for with a credit card.
Fees: Resident/Non Resident: $39.00
Lessons
Please note: All swimming lessons at River Springs
Water Park are a part of pre-paid program. If you
would like to stay for open swim time, you must
leave the water park and pay the general admission
price of $6.50, use a coupon from the coupon book,
or have a season pass.
Level 1 – Introduction of Water Skill
Helps students feel comfortable in the water and
to enjoy the water safely
Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Gives students success with fundamental skills
Level 3 – Stroke Development
Builds on the skills in level 2 by providing
additional guided practice
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
Develops confidence in the strokes learned and to
improve other aquatic skills
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Provides further coordination and refinement of
strokes
Level 6 – Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Refines the strokes so students swim them with
ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over
greater distances.
Summer Session I – June 13th thru
June 23rd
West Hills Pool, Junior High, and River Springs
West Hills Pool
10:35 am - 11:05 am Level 1
11:45 am -12:35 pm Level 2
1:30 pm-2:20 pm Level 2
2:25 pm-2:55 pm Level 1
Junior High Pool
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 3
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 4
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 5
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 6
River Springs
In case of bad weather, all classes at River
Springs will be moved to the Jr. High Pool except
Level 1 classes. Level 1 classes will be moved
to the West Hills Pool. Check the Park and
Recreation cancellation hot line (444-4321) or
cancellation web page for changes being made.
Decisions made an hour in advance.
10:00-10:50 am Level 2
10:00-10:50 am Level 3
10:00-10:50 am Level 4
10:00-10:50 am Level 5
11:00-11:50 am Level 3
11:00-11:50 am Level 4
11:00-11:50 am Level 6
11:00-11:30 am Level 1
Summer Session II – July 11th thru
July 21st
West Hills Pool, Junior High, and River Springs
West Hills Pool
11:30 am -12:00 pm Level 1
12:30-1:20 pm Level 2
1:25 -1:55 pm Level 1
2:00-2:50 pm Level 2
5:40 – 6:10 pm Pre School Aquatics (must be
at least 3 years old and parent in water)
Junior High Pool
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 3
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 4
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 5
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 6
River Springs
In case of bad weather, all classes at River
Springs will be moved to the Jr. High Pool except
Level 1 classes. Level 1 classes will be moved
to the West Hills Pool. Check the Park and
Recreation cancellation hot line (444-4321) or
cancellation web page for changes being made.
10:00-10:50 am Level 2
10:00-10:50 am Level 3
10:00-10:50 am Level 4
10:00-10:50 am Level 6
11:00-11:50 am Level 3
11:00-11:50 am Level 4
11:00-11:50 am Level 5
11:00-11:30 am Level 1
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August 4th
West Hills Pool, Junior High, and River Springs
West Hills Pool
9:30 – 10:00 am Level 1
10:05 – 10:55 am Level 2
11:30 am-12:00 pm Level 1
12:05- 12:55 pm Level 2
5:40 – 6:10 p.m. Parent and Child Aquatics(must be
at least 18 months old and parent in water)
Junior High Pool
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 3
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 4
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 5
12:00 – 12:50 pm Level 6
River Springs
In case of bad weather, all classes at River Springs
will be moved to the Jr. High Pool except Level
1 classes. Level 1 classes will be moved to the
West Hills Pool. Check the Park and Recreation
cancellation hot line (444-4321) or cancellation web
page for changes being made.
10:00 -10:50 am Level 3
10:00-10:50 am Level 4
10:00-10:50 am Level 5
10:00-10:50 am Level 6
11:00-11:50 am Level 2
11:00-11:50 am Level 3
11:00-11:50 am Level 4
11:00-11:30 am Level 1
Private Lessons
Private Lessons will again be offered this summer.
The cost will be $100 for the first child per session
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Page 36 and $150 for two students. Each session meets
5 times, with each class lasting a half-hour. All
classes will be held at the West Hills or River
Springs Water Park. No more than two students
per class are allowed. Online registrations and
scholarships are not available for private lessons.
You may only register for one class. On May 17,
2011 you may register for additional lessons that
are available.
Private Swim June 13th - 17th
West Hills Pool
9:30-10:00 am
11:10-11:40 am
3:00-3:30 pm
Private Swim June 20th-24th
West Hills Pool
9:30-10:00 am
11:10-11:40 am
Private Swim June 27th thru July 1st
West Hills Pool
10:00-10:30 am
10:30-11:00 am
11:00 -11:30 am
11:30 am-12:00 pm
12:30-1:00 pm
1:00-1:30 pm
1:30-2:00 pm
2:00-2:30 pm
River Springs Water Park
In case of bad weather, all classes at River
Springs will be moved to the Jr. High Pool
10:00 – 10:30 am (2)
10:30 – 11:00 am (2)
11:00 – 11:30 am (2)
11:30 – 12:00 pm (2)
Private Swim July 11th-15th
West Hills Pool
9:30 – 10:00 am
11:00 – 11:30 am
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Private Swim July 18th – 22nd
West Hills Pool
9:30 – 10:00 am
11:00 – 11:30 am
Private Swim July 25th – 29th
West Hills Pool
11:00 – 11:30 am
1:30 – 2:00 pm
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Private Swim August 1st-5th
West Hills Pool
11:00 – 11:30 am
1:30-2:00 pm
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Private Swim August 8th -12th
West Hills Pool
10:00-10:30 am
10:30 – 11:00 am
11:00 – 11:30 am
11:30 am-12:00 pm
12:30 -1:00 pm
1:00 – 1:30 pm
1:30 -2:00 pm
2:00 – 2:30 pm
2:30-3:00 pm
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We are a Competitive Swimming Program for
girls and boys ages 6 - 18. Any swimmer able
to swim a length of the pool front crawl or
backstroke may join. Swimmers are provided
professional coaching on the four competitive
strokes along with turns, starts and race strategy.
Swimmers will be divided into groups based on
age, ability and commitment. Competition is
encouraged but not required.
For more information go to www.
Owatonnaswimming.org or send an email to
piranhascoach@gmail.com.
Therapeutic Recreation
Program
Our recreation program offers a variety of leisure
options for youth and adults with disabilities.
We provide an adaptive format as well as
opportunities for inclusion; programs are offered
year round. Our policy within the Therapeutic
Recreation program is to plan for the person
first, the disability second, and to encourage
the independent pursuit of personal leisure
interests. Our goal is to make recreation/leisure
choices available to everyone. Our objective
is to accommodate individuals with necessary
adaptations so that they may participate as fully
as their non-disabled peers.
Memberships Include:
• A newsletter 6 times a year, providing a
calendar of trips, special events, weekly
scheduled activities and program information.
• Free transportation to “in town” activities
for residents within city limits, for Night Club
programs.
• Experienced Park and Recreation staff
facilitating programs and events.
• Access to other resources and agencies such as
A.D.D., Special Olympics, Project
able, and more who advocate for persons with
disabilities.
• $45.00 fee for adults and teens provides a 6
month membership in
weekly programs.
• Scholarships and financial assistance available
upon request.
•Discounts for membership @ the Tennis/Fitness
Center.
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A Must See! The Place To Be!
Owatonna’s Rock ‘n Roll McDonalds
(507) 451-3075
1-35 &*Hwy. 14W, next to
the Wal-Mart Supercenter
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Youth with disabilities or special needs are
welcome and encouraged to participate in
existing youth sports, aquatics, trips and
summer programs. The “inclusion” policy of
this program provides all children registered to
participate with an equal advantage. Therefore
adaptive equipment, program modifications,
and other accommodations are used to assist the
individual as needed. Individualized consultation
with parents and coordination with the coach/
instructor help make the transition possible.
In addition, all coaches, WSI’s and summer
staff receive a brief orientation to working
with the child with disabilities in their initial
training sessions. 1 to 1 assistance for your
child is provided upon request. Registration:
When enrolling your child in sports and other
youth programs, we request that you check the
“Special Needs” column on the registration
form. We must be aware of any medical
condition that warrants medication or special
attention from Park and Recreation staff while
your child is in our care. Information shared
with a coach or instructor is confidential.
2011 Spring/Summer – Adapted
Schedule
Teen Club
This weekly activity group is designed for teens
ages 14-22 years, who have developmental
disabilities, and would benefit from social
interaction and a place to meet friends. Our
90 minute weekly schedule includes drop in
activities, structured crafts, games, local trips
and tours as well as attending OHS events
as a group. A schedule of our weekly plans
and locations is available in the Therapeutic
Recreation office and again in our newsletter
every 2 months. Teen Club runs year round. The
group meets Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00
PM with locations to be announced. Weekly sites
vary between Warsinski Chalet at Morehouse
Park and Brooktree Clubhouse. Membership fee
is $45.00 for six months with fees due January 1
and July 1.
Night Club
This weekly social group meets Wednesday
evenings and is designed for adults over 22
years who have developmental disabilities.
This group is an extension of our Teen Club
and functions much the same way. Activities
are more age appropriate for adults, and we
encourage the independent pursuit of leisure
interest, whenever possible. Night Club is a
place to establish and cultivate friendships
through recreation. Our usual meeting place is
SeniorPlace, but our location varies with activity
as well. Transportation to and from Night Club
is provided to residents within city limits free of
charge upon request. Call Wendy at 774-7360
for more details about Teen Club and Night
Club.
• Membership fee is $45.00 for 6 months with
fees due January 1 and July 1.
• Activity rosters for weekly events available in
newsletters
Life
LIFE (Leisure Is for Everyone) is the name of
our new Leisure Education Program designed
for individuals with disabilities, 20-35 years
old. Members of the LIFE group will meet on
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10th Annual Spring Bowling
Tournament 2011
This tournament will be open to all bowlers
from our fall and winter Adult league teams.
In addition to our team games, we will host
a catered dinner and awards program. This
tournament is for the adult league only.
The location for this event is Southpark Lanes,
333 18th St SE. The date is Monday, April 25
from 4:30-6:30 PM. On that day, the kid’s league
will finish up with a special treat and receive
awards. Further detailed information is available
after April 4, 2011 from the Therapeutic
Recreation office. Sign-up sheets will be posted
during league play by April 4th at SouthPark
Lanes.
Summer Bowling League
Summer league is available for teens and adults
age 14 years and older who have developmental
disabilities. We play 2 games per week
maximum, shoes are free. Transportation is
not provided. Please notify us of any special
accommodations needed for play.
Dates: 9 Mondays (excluding July 4)
June 13-August 15
Time: 4:30-6:00 PM
Location: Southpark Lanes
Registration Fee: $15.00 payable to Owatonna
Park and Recreation on or before June 6th.
Weekly Fee: $5.00 payable to Southpark Lanes.
*Minimum of 20 persons required to offer this
program
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a weekly basis, and learn the skills necessary
to make the most of their leisure time. While
keeping involved in recreation activities and
pursuing new friendships, they will also learn to
plan and organize their daily schedules outside
of work using a personal planner. Our goals
are to explore personal leisure interests and
community resources; develop an understanding
of self advocacy and personal independence
through practice; learn the rewards that come
from volunteering. Our usual meeting time
will be Wednesday, 4:30-6:00 at SeniorPlace.
At this time we do not provide transportation.
We also encourage members to attend without
staff, if possible. We hope this group will serve
as a transition program between Teen Club and
Night Club, and that members will learn the
importance of choosing and planning leisure
options. Call 774-7360 if you have questions.
Membership Fee is $45.00 for six months with
fees due January 1 and July 1
Calendar for weekly plans will appear in
Therapeutic Recreation newsletter.
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Summer Trips - Therapeutic Recreation
Watch for our Summer Newsletters for complete
details regarding our Bus Trip Program. Trips
will be available to persons age 14 and older
who are members in the Therapeutic Recreation
Program. The “Baseball Bus Trip” series will
include trips to see the Minnesota Twins at
Target Field. In planning, we look for games
with great competitive action, and games with
discounted ticket prices. The other trips include
a series of our favorite out-of-town trips such
as Valleyfair, Andiamo Riverboat cruise, the
Vikings training camp or Aquatennial Parade.
Staff accompanying our groups are experienced
individuals who follow routine safety
procedures and are trained for emergency
situations. They represent the City of Owatonna
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individualized supervision, a parent or home
staff is required to attend. Watch for details
about specific trips in our summer Therapeutic
Recreation newsletters.
Dates: June 9-August 11
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Location: West Hills Pool
Register at the Park and Recreation office
Cost: $39.00
Adaptive Swim Class
Preseason Warm Up for Soccer
This class is designed for youth and teens (age
6-14) that have disabilities and benefit from a
specialized program. The instructor is a qualified
water safety instructor and experienced in
making adaptations for the swimmer with special
needs. If a WSI is unavailable our lifeguard
staff will conduct a leisure swim session for
participants using games and water activities
to promote physical exercise, socialization,
and independence in the water. Those using a
wheelchair are encouraged to use our pool lift
for transfer into/and out of the water. Anyone
whose ability restricts them from using the
men’s and women’s locker rooms independently
is welcome to use the bathroom and changing
area located directly off the pool. A south side
accessible entrance is available for pool use.
As we provide an experienced water safety
instructor and a special needs aide to assist in the
pool, we ask that you provide a volunteer if your
child needs further 1:1 assistance. Class limit is
8.
This program is geared to children, ages 5-12
years who have special needs and plan to register
for youth soccer or little Tikes sports. The
program’s purpose is to prepare kids with special
needs for existing youth sports for one month
prior to the start of soccer season on April 11th
or for Little Tikes to start in June. We will focus
on improving motor skills and concentration as
well as self confidence and socialization. We
will work 1:1 on soccer skills once weekly for
the month of March. Wear tennis shoes and
shin guards all other equipment is provided.
Parents interested in volunteer coaching with
this program, contact the Therapeutic Recreation
office at 774-7360.
Tuesdays: March 8, 15, 22 (March 29 TBD)
5:30-6:30 PM
McKinley School gym
Fee: $15.00
A minimum of 8 required to offer this program
Registration Deadline: February 22nd
Preseason Warm Up for Baseball
Spring Session-Tuesdays
Dates: April 5-May 31st
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: West Hills Pool
Register at the Park and Recreation office.
Cost: $39.00
Summer Session – Thursdays
This program is geared to children age 5-12 that
have special needs and will participate in T-ball,
Squirts or Little Tikes Sports this summer. The
program is intended to prepare kids with special
needs for regular sports prior to the season’s
start. We will focus on improving motor skills
and concentration as well as self confidence and
socialization. We will play games and work 1:1
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Kid’s Friday Camp
This day camp program is designed for kids
with developmental disabilities, ages 6-16 years.
Campers will be placed in small groups based
on age. Camp will be held Fridays at Lake
Kohlmier. With this location, we will incorporate
boating, fishing, and nature activities. Most of
the day’s schedule will be spent in small group
activity, with the exception of lunch and large
group games. Afternoon swimming will be
available this year in conjunction with other
water activities. We will provide snacks and ask
that campers bring their own sack lunch each
week. On the last day we will prepare lunch over
a campfire. Sack lunches will not be necessary on
that day. Specific details about the camp schedule
and weekly list of rain plans will go out in Friday
Camp letters. Our agenda will feature traditional
camp activities including: crafts, games, nature
exploration, and water fun. Transportation is not
provided. Experienced Park and Recreation staff
will supervise this group. Our goal is to make
friends and have fun.
A minimum of 20 registrations is required to
offer this program.
Dates: Seven Fridays June 17 – Aug 5 (excluding
July 1)
Times: 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Location: Lake Kohlmier
Fee: $90.00
Register: Deadline to register is June 3rd to avoid
a $10.00 late fee.
TEEN ACTIVITIES
Teen Traveling League Slowpitch Softball
Teen league will be playing games with Faribault
Park and Recreation.
The age divisions are as follows:
• 18 years old and under as of January 1, of the
year participating
• 16 years old and under as of January 1, of the
year participating
• 14 years old and under as of January 1, of the
year participating
The teams in all age divisions will form on their
own initiative.
Cost: $300.00 entry fee for teams in each
division. Player fees are included in this fee.
Equipment is available - first aid kits, bats and
practice softballs.
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on skills once weekly during the month of May.
Bring a glove, wear lace up tennis shoes.
Tuesdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Dartts Park Softball Field
Fee: $15.00
A minimum of 8 required to offer this program.
Registration Deadline: April 26
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Structure of the Program depending on numbers:
• Different divisions to choose from.
• 8 week season to follow- single elimination
playoffs – 12 games
• Information will be available the week of March
11, 2011 at the Park and Recreation Office.
• Entry fee and team registration deadline is
Thursday, May 19th.
• Schedule pickup & the joint meeting with
Faribault and Owatonna teams TBO.
Tentative dates for the League are: June 6,
13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25th and August 1,
August 8th.
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Adult Slowpitch Softball
The Owatonna Slow Pitch Softball Association
in cooperation with the Owatonna Park and
Recreation Department offers organized leagues
in Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed softball programs.
Games are played from early May through end
of August at the Fairgrounds softball complex.
• Organizational meeting Tuesday, March 1st,
2011- 7:00 PM at the Eagles Club.
• Any interested individuals wishing to get on
teams should attend this meeting.
• Team registration deadline is Wednesday,
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March 16th at 3:00 PM • Schedule pick up and roster hand in will be
held at the Park and Recreation office at
on Tuesday, April 19th from 3:00-6:00 PM.
Men’s Slow Pitch Softball
The Park and Recreation organizes leagues for
40-50 Men’s Slow Pitch Softball teams. These
teams play usually on Monday through Thursday
evenings at the Fairgrounds diamonds. Teams
are organized into leagues and play in one of
six. Men’s American League gets 24 games
which include double headers on most nights
and other men’s leagues get 21 games with most
of those leagues also playing double headers.
Women’s Slow Pitch Softball
The Park and Recreation organizes 1 leagues
for Women’s Slow Pitch Softball teams. These
teams play usually on Thursday nights and only
play one night a week. Women’s teams get 16
games (new this year) during the season. They
also play at Fairgrounds diamonds. Recreational
women’s teams may choose to play with the
co-rec league’s bottom league as that league
may have as many women on that league as they
want.
Co-Rec Softball Leagues
The unique rules governing Co-Rec Softball
help the sport remain recreational as opposed to
being highly competitive. Recently there have
been four divisions of play. Last year we had
a total of 30 teams. Co-Rec plays a total of 14
games. This year the bottom league team as a
recreational league can play games with as many
women as you want.
Entry Fees
Entry Fees are due on or before Wednesday,
March 16, 2011 by 3:00 PM. Pay at Park and
Recreation Office. Checks made payable to
Owatonna Softball Association $50.00 Post
Season Tourney Fee is included in your entry fee
for Men’s and Women’s Leagues. If you do not
wish to participate, you must request a refund
by July 15, 2011 and a check will be refunded to
you.
Men’s $415.00 Men’s American
$315.00 Other Men’s Leagues
Women’s
$285.00
Open Co Rec
$215.00 (no end of season tourney)
In addition to Team Entry Fees the following
player fees must be paid prior to playing a
game. Player fees paid to Owatonna Parks
and Recreation.
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Player fees of $40.00 for Women’s Leagues for
Owatonna and Steele County residents.
Player fees of $55.00 for Women’s Leagues
outside of Steele County.
Co Rec
Player fees of $40.00 for Co-Rec Leagues for
Owatonna and Steele County residents.
Player fees of $55.00 for Co-Rec Leagues
outside of Steele County.
Player fees are paid on Tuesday, April 19th from
3:00-6:00 pm at the Park and Recreation Office
(new location this year) -make checks payable
to the Parks and Recreation- please do not
bring roster sheets to the office prior to this date.
Player fees include a $10.00 Softball Association
fee. If you play on a second team (Co Rec), you
must pay the $10.00 fee as well- no second team
discount this year.
In addition to Entry Fees and Player Fees:
The Softball Association Board will assign
several teams to work the city tournaments. You
will be given that assignment when you turn in
your rosters.
Each team that is required to work a
tournament will pay a $200.00 Tournament Work
Commitment Check. If your team is
scheduled to work a tournament, your team
will not be given league schedules until the
tournament check is paid.
Be prepared to make checks payable to
Owatonna Softball Association. This check is
refunded to you after your team works the
tournament.
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Players fees of $45.00 for Men’s Leagues for
Owatonna and Steele County residents.
Player fees of $55.00 for Men’s Leagues outside
of Steele County.
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Checks will be refunded by Becky Vick,
Treasurer
TENTATIVE LEAGUE NIGHTS:
Men’s Softball League
Men’s American League
Wed (DH Wed. nights) (24 games)
Men’s Stripes League
Wed (Mostly DH) (21 games)
Men’s Steele County
Mon (mostly) & Thurs (occasional) (21 games) (Mostly DH)
Men’s Stars
Mon (mostly) & Thurs (occasional) (21 games) (Mostly DH)
Men’s Four Diamond
Tues (occasional) & Mostly Thurs (21 games) (Mostly DH)
Women’s Softball Leagues (some DH)
Open Co- Recreation Softball Leagues
Play 16 games one night a week-Thursdays
Play 14 games one night a week- Tuesdays
Umpires
There will be a clinic to discuss local rules,
expectations, and to hand out your assignments
and schedules.
If you are interested in umpiring call the Park
and Recreation Office at 444-4321 for more
details.
Owatonna Aces Baseball
Member of the Four County League. Games are
played weekday evenings and Saturday evenings
at Dartt’s.
Park Baseball Field. Contact: Tate Cummins
– Telephone 507-313-3149.
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The Owatonna Slow Pitch Softball Association
in cooperation with the Owatonna Park and
Recreation Department will offer Men’s & Co-ed
softball programs. Games are played from late
August through early October at the Fairgrounds
softball complex. All leagues will play 5 weeks
of double headers (10 games), followed by a
single elimination playoff.
Registration deadline is Thursday, July 28
(tentative roster and entry fee)
Schedule pick-up and roster handout at Park
and Recreation Office the week of August 16th.
Roster and player fee due before first game
which is August 22nd.
2011 FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE FEES:
$160.00
Wednesday
Men’s I Men’s II $160.00
Thursday
Men’s III $160.00
Monday
Co-Rec $160.00
Tuesday
Player fees: $22.00 Resident/Non Resident
2011 FALL CO-REC KICKBALL LEAGUE:
Registration: Thursday , July 28
Schedule pick-up and roster handout at the Park
and Recreation Office- week of August 16th.
Season begins week of August 22nd
Six week season with single elimination
playoffs
Most games played at Morehouse Park/
Fairgrounds
2011 Fees:
Entry Fee: $115.00 (includes 1 kickball per
team)
Player Fee: Resident/Non Resident $12.00
Monday – Owatonna – Recreation league II/
Competitive League I
Tuesday – Recreation League III
Wednesday-Recreation League I
Thursday – Owatonna –Competitive league II
WEST HILLS TENNIS AND FITNESS CENTER
502 Dunnell Drive – Telephone - 444-4290
• Weight Room • 6 Indoor Tennis Courts
• Pool • Sauna • Walking Track
• Basketball Court • Cardio Room
Locker Rooms with showers
WEST HILLS TENNIS & FITNESS CENTER RATES AND FEES
MEMBERSHIP RATES
TENNIS
MONTHLY
YEARLY
Individual
$36.00
$300.00
Junior
$20.00
$168.00
Couple
$45.00
$378.00
Family
$50.00
$420.00
** A Tennis membership includes open court time in the Tennis Center.
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MONTHLY
YEARLY
Individual
$36.00
$255.00
Junior
$20.00
$168.00
Couple
$41.00
$375.00
Family
$46.00
$295.00
Summer Pass: Labor Day to Memorial Day (Individual) $60.00
Summer Pass: Labor Day to Memorial Day (Couple or Family) $75.00
** A Fitness membership provides unlimited access to the gym, weight room, cardio room, sauna,
pool (during open swim times), running track and locker rooms.
TENNIS & FITNESS COMBINATION
MONTHLY
YEARLY
Individual
$46.00
$320.00
Junior
$30.00
$252.00
Couple
$50.00
$420.00
Family
$56.00
$470.00
** A Tennis/Fitness Combo membership includes everything in the Fitness and Tennis memberships.
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FITNESS CENTER “DAILY” PASS
Monday through Friday
$4.00
Saturday and Sunday
$5.00
Ages 2 & Under (1 child/1 adult) FREE
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Effective: October 1, 2010 – May 30, 2011
Indoor Tennis Center/Weight & Aerobic Room/Track/Sauna
Monday-Thursday
6:00am – 9:30pm
Friday
6:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday
Noon – 6:00pm
Open Swim Hours
Morning: Mon., Wed., Fri. 6:00am-7:15am
Evenings: Mon., Tues., Wed. 7:00pm-9:00pm
Weekends: Sat., and Sun. 1:00pm-4:00pm
{Additional Hours may be available during school breaks}
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Indoor Tennis Center/Weight & Aerobic
Room/Track/Sauna
Monday-Thursday
6:00am – 8:30pm
Friday
6:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday
8:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday
Noon – 4:00pm
June – August
MWF @ 7:30 – 8:25am
MWF @ 8:30 – 9:25am
T/TH @ 6:15 – 7:10am
T/TH @ 7:30 – 8:25am
T/TH @ 4:00 – 4:55am
M/W @ 4:00 – 4:55am
Open Swim Hours
Fitness
Morning: Mon., Wed., Fri. 6:00am-7:15am
Evenings: Mon., Tues., Wed. 7:00pm-8:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday 1:00pm-3:00pm
The weight room includes various machines
including a full line of Cybex equipment,
dumbbells and free weights to keep you in
shape all year long. Additionally, our cardio
room has Elliptical Machines, Stairmasters,
Stationary Bikes, Arc Trainers, and Treadmills.
No minimum number of months REQUIRED!
That means there are no more minimum months
that you have to sign up for. Unlike other fitness
centers that make you sign up for a year or
more, at the West Hills Tennis and Fitness center
you pay for when you play or work out. Daily
passes and monthly or yearly memberships
available. Corporate Discount: We’ve expanded
our corporate discount rates. Check to see if
your company has one, if not check with us
about getting one set up.
**Closed August 15 – August 21, 2011 for
facility Annual Maintenance
HOLIDAY HOURS—Closed: New Year’s Day,
Easter, Sunday before Memorial Day, Memorial
Day, July 3, Independence Day, Sunday before
Labor Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve.
WATER AEROBICS
September – May Classes
MWF @ 7:30 – 8:25am
MWF @ 8:30 – 9:25am
MWF @ 9:30 – 10:25am
T/TH @ 6:15 – 7:10am
T/TH @ 8:00 – 8:55am
T/TH @ 4:00 – 4:55am
M/W @ 4:00 – 4:55am
MTW @ 5:00 – 8:55am
SAT. @ 8:00 – 8:55am
$27.00/month
$27.00/month
$27.00/month
$18.00/month
$18.00/month
$18.00/month
$18.00/month
$27.00/month
$9.00/month
Park and Recreation 507-444-4321
$27.00/month
$27.00/month
$18.00/month
$18.00/month
$18.00/month
$18.00/month
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Owatonna’s Week-end Out – 2nd annual
– July 16 and July 17th.
Free activities and new adventures!
Activities offered: • fishing • disc golf •
geo-caching and River Springs Water Park
discounts.
The theme again this year is “Celebrate,
Advocate, Recreate!” NRPA is encouraging
members, agencies, and citizens to plan
events and initiatives that remind local
decision makers and the community of
the exciting and vital role that parks and
recreation play in the lives of Americans.
More details will come out later.
Minnesota State Public School
Orphanage Museum
540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna,
MN 55060 Phone: 507-774-7369
www.orphangemuseum.com
Email: museum@ci.owatonna.mn.us
The property of the Minnesota State Pubic
School for Dependent and Neglected
Children has been listed on the National
Register of Historic Places as of December
28, 2010.
Learn the history of the Minnesota State Public
School for Dependent and Neglected Children
Where: West Hills Complex, Owatonna, MN
• Tour Cottage 11 (original cottage that housed
boys 6-13 (1923-1945)
• Cemetery (learn the historyof 198 children
buried there)
• State School Museum (inside City
Administration Buidling)
• Call for group tours by Harvy Ronglien (State
Schooler)
• Audio Tour Stations-seaonal-open up in the
spring
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COMMUNITY BAND CONCERTS
Monday-Friday: 8 am-5 pm (Main Entrance)
Saturday & Sunday: 1-5 pm
(Enter through the Owatonna Arts Center-South
door of the West Wing)
Each Thursday evening a band concert or
musical event is held at Central Park utilizing
the Central Park stage. The community band
plays approximately half of the Thursday
evenings, and the other nights are local groups,
visiting musical groups from the area, or
other entertainment. A complete schedule will
be available the first week of March and the
“Eleven at Seven” series will begin Thursday,
June 2 and will continue each Thursday through
August 11th.
Cottage 11 Hours:
Hours vary: please check our website for current
hours of operation.
Tourism:
Self guided tours of the main Museum, Cottage
11 & grounds tour are free of charge. (Donations
are appreciated)
Guided tours, including a presentation by State
School ward Harvey Ronglien, are available.
Please contact the Orphanage Museum for
details & reservations.
Owatonna Community Band
The band is chartered under the Park and
Recreation Department for purpose of allowing
members of the Owatonna community and
surrounding area the opportunity to enjoy the
expression of their musical talents while
rehearsing and performing a variety of band
music.
Membership is open to anyone in Owatonna or
the surrounding area. Openings exist for all
types of traditional band instrumentalists.
Anyone interested in joining the band or
desiring more information is asked to contact
Becky Berkley at 451-0345. Rehearsals are held
Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM starting in
the spring.
Astronomy Days/Nights
View Saturn, Mars, and the Spring
Constellations.
Join the Steele County Astronomical Society
and Owatonna Park and Recreation for an
evening under the stars. We will be hosting
the event on Saturday evening, May 14th at the
Owatonna Soccer Complex. The program will
begin at 8:30 PM when SCAS members will be
setting up their telescopes and will be happy to
answer questions about their equipment and the
program.
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Museum Hours:
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View the Sun at Central Park
Have you ever seen sunspots, solar flares, or
prominences? The Steele County Astronomical
Society and the Park and Recreation
Department will host a series of solar viewing
programs on Saturday July 23rd. From 10:00
AM till 12:00 Noon the SCAS will have a
variety of telescopes to view the Sun. They will
use telescopes solar filters, side projection onto
a screen and an H-apha telescope for you to
view the sun.
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you have any questions, please call Gene Kispert
at 451-2365 or Park and Recreation at 444-4321.
Horseshoe Pitching
All league matches are on the lighted courts in
Mineral Springs Park.
• Tuesday evenings – Men’s League Contact: Ray
Coldwell 363-6447
• Thursday evenings – Women’s League. Contact:
Julie Smith 451-1590
DISC GOLF
next tee area.
4. A player’s foot must be touching the ground
behind the previous throw while making their
next throw.
5. A run-up and normal follow through is
allowed when there is more than 10 meters from
the hole.
6. A disc resting in the basket or chains
completes the hole. A disc on top of the chain
support is not in-the-hole.
7. A Disc landing completely on or across the
park road is out-of-bounds (OB). Count one
throw penalty. Play next throw from point onemeter in-bounds from where the disc first went
OB. Disc in a pond, on private property or on/
across a public street is OB.
8. A disc suspended more than 2 meters above
the ground is a one-throw penalty. Play next
throw directly below disc’s position.
9. Never throw a disc until the players ahead are
out of range and the fairway is clear of other
park patrons or animals.
For more information go to WWW.PDGA.COM
Owatonna Skate Park
RECREATIONAL RULES
OF DISC GOLF
1. Disc Golf is like ball golf, but using a disc.
Count one throw each time disc is thrown or
when a penalty is incurred. Try to play the course
in the least number of throws.
2. Start a hole by throwing a disc from behind
the front edge of the tee area.
3. After teeing, the player whose disc is farthest
from the hole throws first. The player with the
lowest score on the prior hole tees first on the
Skate Park Information
The Owatonna Skate Park, built in 2002
at Morehouse Park, with the bike portion
completed in 2004, provides hours of family fun
biking, skate boarding, and inline skating.
The Owatonna Bike/Skate Park is located at
Morehouse Park, School Street. Directions from
Interstate 35, turn on Bridge Street, going east,
go to Walnut Street, turn right and go to School
Street, turn right, go into Morehouse Park. The
Bike Skate Park is located within Morehouse
Park on the left.
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Closing Hours
All city parks in the City of Owatonna shall be
closed from 11:00PM until 6:00am.
Liquor in Parks and Beaches
No person or persons shall display, consume, or
possess any intoxicating liquor, non intoxicating
malt beverage or intoxicating malt beverage
within parking areas, roadways, sidewalks
abutting or the grounds in general of Central
Park, Cashman Park, Owatonna Soccer
Complex, or Kaplan’s Woods Parkway in the
City of Owatonna. Permit required for large
container of Alcoholic Beverages: Except in
parks listed in previous statement, alcoholic
beverages may be carried into any park for
consumption, providing that for such purpose no
container of greater than two (2) quart capacity
shall be allowed without permit from the office
of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Prohibited Acts
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The Bike Skate Park has changed to a Tier I
Status. What the change to Tier 1 means for
Bike/Skate Park users:
1. You will no longer need to pay to use the
Park.
2. The Park will no longer be staffed by city
employees.
3. There will no longer be a set season, set days
of the week or set hours during day that you can
use the park. You will now be allowed to use
the Park anytime between 6:00am and 11:00pm
(these are normal hours all parks in the city are
open).
4. Waiver/Release forms will not need to be
signed by any participant to be able to use the
Park.
5. Helmets are still required to be used at the
Park and other safety equipment such as elbow
and knee pads are strongly recommended.
6. You will need to respect the facility, do your
part in keeping it clean, picked up and in its best
usable condition, and you will need to report
any damage or needed repairs to the Parks &
Recreation office.
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It shall be unlawful for a person to possess,
bring, carry, scatter, dump, deposit, leave or
have under their actual physical control a glass
beverage container in or within a City park,
except for receptacles containing milk or baby
formula used and possessed for the nursing of
infants and receptacles containing prescription
medications used and possessed by a person
for whom such prescription is prescribed or
possessed by a person caring for such person for
whom the prescription medicine is prescribed.
Fires
No fire shall be set in any park except a fire for
picnic purposes at grill sites designated by the
Park and Recreation Department.
Tobacco Policy: Tobacco use prohibited at
outdoor youth recreation facilities owned by the
City of Owatonna to include Warsinski Outdoor
skating facility, soccer fields, football fields,
baseball/ softball fields, Lake Kohlmier beach,
and playgrounds. Tobacco products shall also be
prohibited at the spectator areas, restrooms, and
concession areas of these facilities. Appropriate
signage will be posted in all these areas by the
Owatonna Park and Recreation Department.
Removal of Natural or Vegetative Material:
No person shall remove from any park any plant
or other natural object which exists in nature.
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Not allowed in any parks.
Pets
All pets must be on a leash, in control by a
person. Any feces left by a pet must be removed
by the person in control of the pet.
Hard Surface Trails
The Buxton Trail, Kaplan’s Woods Parkway
Trail, Cashman Crossing, and the Muckle Trail
are all open year around 24 hours per day for
your enjoyment. Trail maps are available at the
Park and Recreation office.
Trail Rules: Owatonna’s multiple-use trail
system has been created to provide a variety of
recreational opportunities for city residents and
visitors. To make sure the trail system is a safe
and fun place for all users, please follow the
rules of the road.
• Stay as near to right side of the trail as you can
while still traveling safely.
• Travel in a consistent and predictable manner.
• Cyclists and in-line skaters should pass on the
left when going by others moving in the same
direction. Please look ahead and back to make
sure the lane is clear before you pull out to pass.
• Cyclists and in-line skaters should give a
warning signal by voice, bell, or horn before
passing
• Yield when entering or crossing trails or
roadways.
• When traveling in a group, please use only
half the trail, so you won’t block the traffic flow.
• Pets must be on leash. You are responsible
for cleaning up after your pets. Dispensers with
“pooper-scoopers” are available on each trail.
• This is a recreational trail only. Cyclists and
in-line skaters must not race or use excessive
speed. Please report any misuse, vandalism, or
maintenance problem to 444-4321 or 444-3800.
In Line Rink
Available for use for in-line skating at
Morehouse Park. Lighting for the rink can
be activated by following instructions next to
walk-in door. Reservations can also be made for
exclusive use through the Park and Recreation
office at no charge.
Soccer Fields
The soccer complex at Lincoln School available
for use as weather permits. Fields are available
on a reservation basis by contacting the Park
and Recreation office at 444-4321. No softball
practice or golfing allowed on the fields. We do
ask that teams attempt to practice elsewhere in
the community. We will be making available
several neighborhood practice facilities.
Tennis Courts
Sixteen city-owned tennis courts are available.
Manthey Park Courts, Sid Kenyon Courts (near
Lincoln School), Brown Park Courts which
has artificial turf, and Dartts Park Courts. Six
Courts at the Indoor Tennis Center at West Hills
are also available.
City Parks
Brown, Buecksler, Cashman, Central, Crocus,
Dartts, Falkland Meadows, Fremont, Gainey,
Hammann, Hazel, Jaycee, Kaplan’s Woods
Parkway, Kriesel, Kriesel’s Woods Park, Lake
Chase, Manthey, Maple Creek Greenbelt,
Mineral Springs, Morehouse, North Bluff Park,
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Leo Rudolph Nature Reserve, River Springs
Water Park, Sommer’s Park, West Hills, Willow,
and Steele Country Fairgrounds Park. (see grid)
Shelters available include those at Mineral
Springs Park, Dartts Park, Morehouse Park,
Jaycee Park, Fairgrounds Park, Manthey Park,
Brown Park, Gainey Park, Kaplan’s Woods
Parkway, and
Owatonna
Soccer
Complex.
Reservations
can be made
on a first
come, first
serve basis for
either _ day or a whole day. Rates for _ day
range from $50.00 to a whole day rate of $90.00.
Reservations may be made at the Park and
Recreation office. Reservations may be made
up to a year in advance. Reservation fee and
$50 refundable security deposit to be paid at
the time of reservation. You may also call for
reservations by using a charge card for fee.
The Warsinski Chalet may also be reserved with
and $100 reservation fee and $200 refundable
security deposit.
Looking for an outdoor wedding site?
Owatonna has many very beautiful parks to
choose from and you may decorate the pavilions
to make your day very special.
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PARK AND RECREATION
PAVILION POLICY
**Upon requesting a certain pavilion for a
certain date, the renting party has a TWO
WEEK period of time to pay for the rental. If
the fees are not paid within this period of time
any other party has the right to rent the pavilion.
**In the event of cancellations of a pavilion,
a refund will be issued ONLY if the renting
party gives notice ONE MONTH prior to the
reservation. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Parks
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Shouldn’t my
2 year old be
talking more?
What if my teen
is pregnant?
My 6 year old
still wets the bed...
Should I worry?
Child and Teen Checkups (well-child visits)
at your clinic and dentist are important! Why?
• To find and treat any medical or dental concerns early,
before they become real problems
• To give you the chance to ask questions about your child
• Growth & Development • Vision & Hearing
• Parenting Tips • Behavior Issues
• Teething • Dental Care
• Nutrition/Physical Activity • Immunizations
Questions? Call
Steele County
PubliC HealtH
507-444-7650
4046910 Steele
Health
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parks EXCEPT Central Park, Cashman Park
and Kaplan’s Wood Parkway or any school
properties. Glass containers are not allowed in
any parks.
These keys are used when water is needed for
filling coffee pots or large containers with water.
No key is required for Dartt’s Large or Mineral
Springs Large. (Push button for water.)
SPECIAL USE PERMIT POLICY
**Permits for large containers of alcoholic
beverages are required. They are available at the
Parks & Recreation office for a fee of $10.00
and a damage deposit of $50.00. Minnesota
Statue 340 regulates against the sale of alcoholic
beverages.
**Pavilion renters are reminded that they are
responsible for picking up and disposing of all
garbage that is created by users into garbage
cans provided or they could forfeit the damage
deposit.
**Balloons are not allowed in the Warsinski
Chalet. Anyone using balloons in the Warsinski
Chalet, and allowing balloons to float into the
fans will lose their $200.00 damage deposit
**Pavilion renters are informed to pick up the
key for the Chalet one or two days work days
before the rental. A $50.00 fee will be charged
if the parks on-call person is called to open the
Chalet on the day of the event. If the renter
loses the Chalet Key and does not return the key
to the Parks and Recreation office the $200.00
deposit is forfeited to the Parks and Recreation
Department.
**No smoking is allowed in the Warsinski Chalet
facility.
Due to budget cuts in the Park and Recreation,
the Park and Recreation Board list the following
recommendations to be used for Special Use
Permit Requests in order to continue to provide
services for those requests.
Special Use Policy issued in 2009
Special Use Requests will still be considered
by the Park and Recreation Board with the
following policy changes:
• All Special Use Permit Requests must be made
in person at the Park and Recreation Board
Meeting. The board meets the second Tuesday
of the month. The actual permit must be filled
out and returned to the Park and Recreation
office one week prior to the board meeting that
they are planning on attending. This will allow
staff to calculate the administrative costs for their
request and put it on the park board agenda for
that month.
• No over-time hours can be used by the Park and
Recreation Staff to handle requests. For instance
– opening and closing of the Central Park Stage.
• For Central Park Stage Use: Someone within
the rental party must be trained to open and close
the stage –contact the Parks Department for a
staff member to train a volunteer between the
hours of 7 AM-3 PM. A charge of $100 will be
charged to open and to close the stage if no one
in the party is able to do this.
**Water keys are available for most pavilions.
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Mineral Springs Road or Cherry Street
18th Street SE or Austin Road
Dane Road
Front Street
Rice Lake Street
Kelly Street
Dartts Park
Fairgrounds Park
Falkland Meadows
Fremont Park
Hammann Park
Hazel Park
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B=STAGE
C=DISC GOLF COURSE
DRINKING WATER
SEASONAL RESTROOMS
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Smith Avenue and Havana Road
River Springs Water Park
Highland/Flora/Hillsdale
St. Paul Road
Owatonna Soccer Complex
Willow Park
Smith Avenue
North Bluff Park
State Avenue or Florence Avenue
Northridge Lane
Morehouse Park
West Hills
School Street/Mill Street/Bridge Street
Mineral Springs Park
North Cedar Street
Cherry Street/Mineral Springs Parkway
Maple Creek Park
Selby Avenue or Lemond Road
Elm Street or Mineral Spring Road
Manthey Park
Walter H. Gainey Park
3rd Avenue NE or Cedar Avenue North
Leo Rudolph Nature Reserve
Summer’s Park
County Road 45 N
Young Drive or Jeffrey Drive
Lake Chase
Kriesel Park
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Crocus Park
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Central Park
Rice Lake Street
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Cashman Park
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Cherry Street
Brooktree Golf Course
SHELTER
Jaycee Park
Entrance(s)
16th Street SW
Brown Park
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL FIELD
HORSESHOE
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FOOTBALL/SOCCER FIELD
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BOAT ACCESS & FISHING
SWIMMING BEACH/BOAT RENTAL
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Sub-Division of the Park and Recreation
Department of the City of Owatonna
500 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
507-444-4280
http://seniorplace.ci.owatonna.mn.us
SeniorPlace is a vital and active senior center that provides recreational and leisure pursuits for
members 50 and older.
SeniorPlace has so much to offer to the membership, the following pages lists the many programs
and services that just may ‘spark an interest’ to join.
Call or stop in to get a tour today!
Anne Pleskonko, Director of SeniorPlace
507-774-7110
OUR MISSION
SeniorPlace is a vital, intergenerational, timely,
caring provider of meaningful, social, education,
and volunteer opportunities that enhance the
growth of our community.
MEMBERSHIP
Owatonna SeniorPlace is a place for leisure and
recreational pursuits for adults over 50 years of
age. We are located on the West Hills Campus
off of State Ave. Our hours are: Monday
– Friday 8 am to 4 pm. Membership is $35 per
person January—December of each year.
If you belong to another Senior Center, cost is
$30 per person.
PAYMENT
Full payment due at that time of registration for
all classes & trips.
For your convenience, SeniorPlace takes VISA/
MASTERCARD.
If you are calling by phone for a trip, class,
special event you will need to use your credit
card/debit card to register.
If you want to mail in your payment/registration,
mail in registrations will opened on the first day
of sign up. So, you can mail it ahead of time.
The Owatonna Tourism Department along with
the City Parks & Recreation & SeniorPlace, Inc
will be co-chairing the MN Senior Games in
2013 & 2014. The Committee will be charged
with everything from fundraising to registration
to social activities for the athletes as they come
to Owatonna for four days: July 22-25 2013 and
July 21-24 2014.
The Minnesota Senior is similar to that of the
Senior Olympics with adults between the ages
of 50-99 participating in sports competitions
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in 2014 to compete to qualify for the National
Senior Games – being held for the first time in
Minnesota in Bloomington!
Go to www.mnseniorgames.com to learn more
about the Minnesota Senior Games. The MN
Senior Games for 2011 will be held: June 2-5,
2011 in Mankato, MN! Registration will be
starting in April, 2011
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including: Archery, Badminton, Basketball,
Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Horseshoes, Pickleball,
Race Walk, Shuffleboard, Softball, Swimming,
Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon
and Volleyball!
We anticipate between 400-600 athletes from
around the Midwest to compete in Owatonna in
2013 with champions and hopefuls coming back
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RENTAL INFORMATION FOR SENIORPLACE
SeniorPlace has many rooms available for rental. Great for Weddings, Birthdays, Retirements,
Meetings, Anniversaries, Showers, Family Get-Togethers, etc.
Rooms
Capacity
One Time Rental
Monthly Rental or
Non-Profit Rate
Multi-Purpose Room with kitchen: 160 people
65.00/hr.
50.00/hr.
Multi-Purpose Room Only
160 people
50.00/hr.
35.00/hr.
Board Room: 50 people 35.00/hr.
25.00/hr.
East Meeting Room:
35 people
35.00/hr.
25.00/hr.
West Meeting Room with kitchen: 50 people
35.00/hr.
25.00/hr.
South Meeting Room
12 people
35.00/hr
25.00/hr.
For more information and availability give Anne Pleskonko at call at 507-444-4280.
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ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
AARP Driver Safety Course
This course qualifies drivers 55+ for a 10% reduction in their insurance. An eight-hour course is
required if you have not taken this before. The four-hour refresher class is required every three
years for your continuation of your 10% car insurance discount. A certificate is provided for your
insurance company. Call for cost. – Payment due at time of registration
4 Hour
March 9
12:30 4 Hour
March 21
6 pm April 18
12:30
April 25
6 pm May 10
12:30 May 18
12:30
May 24
6 pm June 2
12:30 June 13
12:30
8 Hour
July 11
6 pm eReader —find out this year’s ‘hottest’ Gadget
with Renee Lowery, from the Owatonna
Library. Come and join us on Thursday,
February 24 at 1:00 pm and find out about
eReader! The Library has three devices that will
be shown to give you an idea of what they can
do.
“Where did/should I put my important
papers” Thursday, March 3rd from 6:30 pm8:00 pm SeniorPlace. Attorney Daryl Bail will
discuss what are my important papers, where
did/should I put the information, what types
of information should I have notarized, who
should know where my papers are etc… City of
Owatonna Police will discuss safeguarding your
papers, Not being taken advantage of, Tricks
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12:30
July 25
12:30
August 8
12:30
September 15 12:30
September 19 12:30
October 6
6 pm
October 10 12:30
October 25 12:30
April 5 & 7 6 pm
June 21 & 23 6 pm
September 6 & 7 12:30
used by ‘schemers’ trying to get vital information
from you.
March 9, 2011 is “National Registered
Dietitian Day”: Nutrition in the News....
Come celebrate National Nutrition Month 2011
- “Eat Right With Color!” by asking a Nutrition
Expert your food and nutrition questions. The
class will focus on why and how eating with
plenty of color is beneficial to your health.
Registration by March 4th call 444-4280.
$5 for members; $10 for non-members
March 15 at 9:30 am Introduction of UMD
Senior Summer Programs @ SeniorPlace in
Owatonna. Scott Sherin, Office of Residence
Life, University of Minnesota Duluth. Program
is a wonderful opportunity for retired people.
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Scott will talk about Duluth and the senior
program at the University of Duluth. Duluth is
a great place to spend the summer and UMD has
reasonable priced accommodations.
March 24 at 10:30 am Corey Michaelson from
Michaelson’s Funeral Home will be speaking
about funeral services and the importance of prearranging / pre-funding your funeral and sheltering
money prior to the need for medical assistance.
Registration is required by calling SeniorPlace at
507-444-4280.
Wednesday, March 30th at 1:00 pm we will be
having a 50-minute performance by Thomas
Lyles, portrayed by Dwight Scott from the
Minnesota History Center. Thomas Lyles
(1843-1910) African American activist and
entrepreneur, Thomas Lyles broke a number of
barriers. Your group will learn about: 1) His work
running businesses - a barbershop, funeral home
and newspaper; 2) St. Paul’s African American
community at the turn of the last century; 3)
His fight against racial discrimination; 4) The
migration of African Americans to Minnesota in
the years following the Civil War. Thomas Lyles
came to St Paul in 1874 and was among that first
generation of civic leaders who helped shape
the city’s African American community. Lyles
was a barber, real estate agent, publisher of the
Western Appeal newspaper and one of St Paul’s
first undertakers.Registration is required by calling
SeniorPlace.
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Throw a birthday party your child will always remember.
The Great Serengeti Water Park is the perfect place for
kids to have fun and celebrate their special day.
Have Your
Birthday Party
With Us!
Your party includes:
Wristbands
4 Hours of Swim Time
• Assorted Party-cut Pizzas
(Sausage, Pepperoni or Cheese)
• Pitchers of Beverages
• Birthday Balloons
Personalized Service
Call today to book your party
2365 43rd St NW, OWATONNA
507-446-3101
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May 1st – Benefit Breakfast for SeniorPlace
at the Owatonna Eagles from 7:30 am – 12:30
pm. Tickets will be available in March to
purchase!
May 4 – 8th Annual Steele County Senior &
Caregiver Expo 11:00 am-5:00 pm at the Four
Seasons Centre, Steele County Fairgrounds
The 8th Annual Steele County Senior &
Caregiver Expo will be held on Wed. May 4th
from 11:00am-5:00 pm at the Four Seasons
Centre, Steele County Fairgrounds. The cost is
free! Discover the services, health & wellness
benefits and information available to seniors
and caregivers in Steele County. American
Red Cross Blood Drive, Pharmacy Brown
Bag Review, Parking Lot Shuffle, Screenings
and 60 plus informational booths! Interested
in having a booth, go to www.ci.owatonna.
mn.us/parksrecreation/senior-place website
and send it to SeniorPlace at 500 Dunnell
Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060.
Thursday, May 5 at 10:30am An avid bird
watcher and ‘counter’ of the Annual Bird
Count, Speaker Daryl Hill will be talking
about bird watching and some tips. Come
and learn from one of our local expert on bird
watching.
June 2-4 MN Senior Games in Mankato.
Contact Mankato or log onto www.
mnseniorgames.com for more information—
Registration starts in April! Let’s get on
‘board’ and join in the great MN Senior
Games!!
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21st from 5:00-6:30 pm, SeniorPlace will again
be participating in the annual program “Big
for the Day” with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Program. Snacks will be provided, and there will
be socializing and bingo with prizes for the kids!
We need 15 volunteers, so if you’re interested in
participating in this program, we’d love to have
you! A sign up will be available at the Volunteer
Table –sign up today!
“Power to the People”
• COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
• INDUSTRIAL • AGRICULTURAL
FREE ESTIMATES
• Complete Electrical Services
• Lighting Design & Installation
• Fire Alarm & Security Systems
• Video Security
• Home Theatre Design & Installation
507-451-6409
1-877-3RK-ELEC
3445 Hwy. 14 West, Owatonna, MN 55060
www.rkelec.com
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www.owatonnagymnastics.com
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August 16-21, 2011 -- A gift from Heaven in
2011” is the theme for Minnesota’s largest
county fair to be held August 16-21, 2011. Steele
County Free Fair. Senior Day on the 18th-watch
the newspaper and radio for more information on
Senior Day!
STAYING HEALTHY
Chair Aerobics
Monday & Friday 10:30 am—11:15 am
3rd Floor Lobby
$10 per month or $1.25 per class. 1st visit is
Free.
Chair aerobics serves as a perfect workout for
people with diabetes or those wanting to practice
an alternative to regular aerobics. Chair aerobics
provides the same intensity as regular aerobics and
you don’t need any special equipment or clothing.
All you need is a chair!
Offered by the Sister Kenny, Rehabilitation
Institute, Allina Hospitals and Clinics. 997-2150.
Weight Training for Seniors
Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am- 9:30 am or 3:15
pm- 4:15 pm Multi-Purpose Room
$25 per month, based on ability to pay. A
Therapist will guide you through a weight training
program using free weights and your own body
weight to improve strength, balance, coordination
and flexibility.
Research shows it takes eight to 12 weeks to
achieve the benefits of weight training. They ask
participants to commit to attending three sessions
per week, for three months.
Offered by the Sister Kenny, Rehabilitation
Institute, Allina Hospitals and Clinics. 997-2150.
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Come and join us in the fun and exciting sport of
gymnastics! The Owatonna Gymnastics Club offers
classes for ALL ages and levels, in a high-quality
gymnastics facility. Gymnastics provides the opportunity
to improve coordination, strength, flexibility, balance and
confidence–and to have fun while doing it! You will find
there is NOTHING like the sport of gymnastics!
You may register in person at the Gymnastics
Club (located on the fairgrounds on South Elm Avenue,
just north of the Four Seasons Centre) on the following
days and times:
Spring I Session:
Spring II Sesssion:
Summer Session:
February 14 & 15
April 11 & 12
May 31 & June 1
4-7 PM
4-7 PM
4-7 PM
or visit our website:
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Any questions? Call us at 507-451-4163
Class Schedule–7 week session
Preschool
Monday 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Monday 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Wednesday 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Saturday 10:15-11:00 a.m.
Mini Monsters
Monday 11:00 a.m.-noon
Tuesday 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Wednesday 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Saturday 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Beginners
Monday 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Monday 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Tuesday 10:45-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Thursday 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Saturday 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Advanced Beginners
Monday 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Intermediates
Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Boys’ Class
Tuesday 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Tumbling Tots
Friday 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Adaptive Gymnastics
Saturday 10:00-11:00 a.m.
One Free OPen GyM SeSSIOnS
This pass entitles you to One of the following:
Fridays Preschool Open Gym (6 yrs and under) 11:00-12:00
One pass per family
Saturdays Rec Open Gym (6 yrs and older) 11:00-12:30
One pass per person
Saturdays Team Open Gym (Team Members Only) 12:00-1:30
One pass per person
Check us out on the Web for more information at
OwatonnaGymnastics.com or call us at 507-451-4163
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Located at SouthPark Lanes
League is on Mondays at 9 am and cost is $8.50
Individuals is on Fridays at 9 am and cost is
$9.50 includes three games of bowling, coffee
and rolls. This program sponsored by Hy-Vee.
Balloon Volleyball
Thursday 9-10:30 am West Mtg Rm 2nd
floor
Come get your exercise sitting on a chair
stretching, using your reflexes and of course
your laughter!
Table Tennis
Wed 12:30-2 pm Multi-Purpose Room
(November to March)
Most seniors of any age can play the game so
don’t be afraid to try it. Players of all abilities
are welcome. Darryl Hill will give useful tips
and instructions. Wear comfortable clothing.
played on Thursday mornings from 9:00 am10:30am in the gymnasium at the West Hills
Tennis & Fitness Center. There is a cost of $4
for a day pass or you can get a Tennis & Fitness
Center membership (there is a SeniorPlace
member discount rate on Memberships–
contact the Tennis & Fitness Center for more
information). Also, please remember to bring a
different pair of shoes to play.
Bocce Ball or Washer board
Wednesdays 9:00 am to play Bocce Ball in
sunny weather and Washer Board in rainy
weather. So come and join us on Wednesdays at
9:00 am and either learn how to play or have fun
with a great pastime of fun and games!
For the following Computer classes, please call
for dates, times and cost
Beginning Computer 1
Pickle Ball
What is Pickleball? Pickleball is a racquet sport
which combines the elements of badminton,
tennis and table tennis. The sport is played on
a court with the same dimensions as a doubles
badminton court. The net is lower than most
other racquet sports allowing for faster play.
The game is played with a hard paddle and a
wiffle ball, making the technique required for
Pickleball different than other sports.
During the Summer Months: Pickleball will be
played on Mondays & Thursdays at 8:30 am at
the Sid Kinyon Court by Lincoln School. This
is a safe combination of badminton, tennis and
fun! Come and see what you’ve been missing.
(weather permitting)
During the Winter months: Pickleball will be
A basic introduction to the Windows computer
including terminology, using the mouse and
keyboard, setting up an email address, searching
on the internet, and using a word processor
program. Three 2-hour sessions
Beginning Computer 2
Based on the Windows XP operating system.
Includes a short review of Beginning Computers,
delves into why you need a virus checker and
a firewall, exposure to Windows and the many
aspects available in this operating system. PreRequisites: Beginning Computer 1 or equivalent.
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Internet Browsing
Learn how to use the Internet to locate
information, using search engine strategies
for assisting you to find what you are looking
for. Includes a variety of Internet browsers and
websites. Pre-Requisites: Beginning Computer 1
or equivalent. One 2-hour session
Email using Web Mail
Learn to use Web mail such as yahoo or hotmail
to Email your friends and relatives. Compose,
send, and receive email, set up your address
book and send an attachment. Pre-Requisites:
Beginning Computer 1 or equivalent. One 2hour session
Where’s My Pictures, Where’s My
Files?
“I know I saved my picture or my document but
I can’t find it”. Learn how to find what you have
saved and how to save it where you want it. PreReq: Beginning Computer 1 or an equivalent.
Two 2-hour sessions Pictures from Digital Camera
This class will show you how to connect your
camera to your PC and how to transfer your
Pictures from Computer to Local Photo
Printing Places
Many people now have digital cameras and want
to move their pictures to their PC for storage
and editing. On the PC the pictures can be
prepped for printing by using a picture editor.
The editor can: resize, crop, lighten, darken, and
other functions that prep a picture for printing,
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An introduction to Microsoft Word for writing
letters or any type of written communication.
You will learn how to correct and make
adjustments to your documents. Common
features including function menus, fonts, files,
saving documents, and printing. Pre-Requisites:
Beginning Computer 2 or equivalent. Three 2hour sessions pictures from your camera to the computer. This
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then the pictures can be reloaded to the camera
memory card to be taken to be printed, or, open
an online account and then transfer your pictures
over the Internet to a photo print location such
as Walgreen’s or Wal-Mart. This is not a picture
editing class. Two 2-hour sessions
Beyond Point and Shoot (Intro to
Digital Photography)
If you are the camera enthusiast who wants to
make your digital photos pop, this is the class
for you. You’ll learn how to organize your photos
on the computer; make adjustments to brighten
up dull digital pictures; and crop and re-size
for printing and emailing. The photo editing
functions and techniques used in Adobe
Photoshop Elements are similar to other
popular image editors.
Pre-Req: Digital Photos on your computer.
Eight 2-hour sessions
Computer Sound Files, Voice and
Music
Learn how to play CD music on your computer,
how to record your music on your computer
and how to create your CD’s with your selected
music on it. Also learn how to record your voice
greeting and send it as an Email attachment to
a friend or a relative. Pre-Requisites: Beginning
Computer 2 or equivalent. Have a general
understanding of computers and computer terms.
Bring one or two of your own music CDs to
class. Two 2-hour sessions
Burn a CD
This class will show you how to burn your
information to a CD or DVD. Learn what
you need to burn information to a CD or burn
a CD. This class will show you how to burn
your information to a CD or DVD. Learn what
you need to burn information to a CD or DVD.
Copy your pictures, music or correspondence
files to a CD/DVD for back-up or distribution.
One 2-hour session
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Computer Sound Files, Voice and Music limits there will be an additional mileage charge.
Learn how to play CD music on your computer,
how to record your music on your computer
and how to create your CD’s with your selected
music on it. Also learn how to record your voice
greeting and send it as an Email attachment to a
friend or a relative. Pre-Requisites: Beginning
Computer 2 or equivalent. Have a general
understanding of computers and computer terms.
Bring one or two of your own music CDs to
class. Two 2-hour sessions
Please call SeniorPlace 444-4280 and provide
your name, address, and phone number to the
Receptionist. A member of the Tech Staff will
return the call and set up an appointment.
Open Computer Lab
The Computer Lab is open to all members
Monday—Friday at no charge. The Lab is closed
when classes are scheduled. All computers have
high speed access to the internet.
Name and Address Cards
Name Cards, like Business cards, are a
convenient way to give your address, phone
number and other pertinent information to new
social contacts. In this two-session class, you will
create a wallet size card using Avery products
free software downloaded off the Internet. In
the first session, you will create a card with your
name and address. In the second session, you
will add a background picture to your name card.
Prerequisite: Beg Computer 1 2 Sessions
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Home Assistance with your Windows
Computer
Need assistance with your home computer?
On a trial basis, the SeniorPlace Tech Staff
is available to make house calls to assist
SeniorPlace members with their home computer.
They are available to set up a computer, printer,
scanner, or an email account. They can help with
virus and spy ware problems, install software,
and help you one-on-one with a program.
However, they will not repair equipment
problems. The fee for this is $20.00 per hour
within the city of Owatonna with a one-hour
minimum. For those beyond the Owatonna city
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We will meet with individuals with computer
questions. Conversations/appointments will be
limited to 30 minutes. First-come first served
basis. Class instructors will be available starting
15 minutes after computer classes. No charge
(please call the day of a class to verify that a class
is being held).
Computer class prices vary depending on
the number of sessions, but typically range
from $15 to $30. Additional Classes will be
added as demand warrants. Check the current
newsletter and the reception desk for the latest
class availability. Sign up deadline is Friday
preceding the first class. If the current dates
and times don’t work for you, contact us to
see if we can schedule a class that will fit
your schedule. Minimum of 2 people for all
computer classes. To register or for more
information SeniorPlace 507-444-4280
Facebook One of several social networking
sites. Learn to find friends and relatives, post
pictures and what to avoid.
Communicating with Friends using Skype
Web Cam Experience placing and receiving
a video phone call, setting up a Skype web
video camera and account. Prerequisite:
Beginning Computer 1 or equivalent
and MN Property Tax Refund. This service
is free. Donations are accepted and used for
scholarships for seniors to join SeniorPlace. Tax
Assistance starts in February through April 15th.
Appointments are made by calling 507-4444280. If this is a military return, please indicate
this when making the appointment. After April
15th, AARP certified trained counselors will
help Steele County residents with property tax
refunds.
If you have full tax preparation to be done, make
an appointment prior to the April 15 deadline.
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Woodcarving
Monday 1:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room 1st
Floor
Are you interested in woodcarving? You don’t
need experience to try it out. Experienced
woodcarvers are on hand to get you started.
Billiards
Tuesdays 9:00 am Billiards Room 3rd Floor
Cost $.50 cents for 2 hours of recreational
leisure.
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Renter’s Credit only, a separate date.
Please have the following documents and
information with you:
(1) Last year’s income tax return
(2) Interest, dividend, and pension statements
(3) Health Insurance premiums
(4) Contributions to church and charities
(5) Medical expenses
(6) Real estate tax (for MN Property Tax
Refund)
(7) Social Security statements
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ACTIVITIES
Quilters
Monday 9-11 am Quilt Room 3rd Floor
This creative group of stitchers meets for
the purpose of creating warm colorful quilts.
Members of the group have a good time while
they share quilting knowledge and skills with
each other.
Knitting & Crocheting
1st & 3rd Mondays 1-3 pm Quilt Room 3rd Floor
Participants make various items. If you want to
needle with us, give us a call… we want you!
We’ll even help you learn basic knitting and
crocheting.
Lapidary
Mondays 1:00 pm Back Room 1st Floor
We will help you take stones and make them into
beautiful necklaces, bow ties, belt buckles and
earrings. Come join us and learn this craft!
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Mah Jongg
Ceramics
Tuesday 9:00—11:00 am West Mtg Room 2nd Floor
Mah jongg is a game played with 152 tiles
similar in size to dominos, but there the
similarity ends. Mah jongg was first played by
the ruling class of China and dates back to the
time of Confucius.
Wednesday 1—3 pm Ceramic Room 2nd
Floor
Various items available for painting and firing.
Golden Tones
Tuesday 1:30—3 pm Multi-Purpose Room 1st Floor
This is a musical entertainment troupe composed
of singers, musicians, dancers and entertainers.
You are encouraged to be a part of this
entertainment troupe that performs at various
functions throughout the year.
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Come and help make wonderful cards from
recycled greeting cards. With some scissors,
a little paper and a lot of creativity, this once
anticipated trash is made into another’s treasure.
Join us for the fun! Drop off cards. Help us
recycle them or drop by and purchase a few.
There are lots of ways to be involved.
Bingo
Friday12:30-2:45 pm Multi-Purpose Room
1st Floor
A wide variety of Bingo games played that cost
per game.
Card Games
A variety of card games are held at SeniorPlace. Call us for more information.
Cribbage
Mon 12:45 pm West Mtg Rm 2nd Fl
Pfeffer
Tues/Thur 12:45 pm West Mtg Rm 2nd Fl
Bridge
Wed
1:00 pm West Mtg Rm 2nd Fl
Hand & Foot
Tue/Thur 12:45 pm South Mtg Rm 1st Fl
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Fri
8:45 am West Mtg Rm 2nd Fl
Duplicate Bridge
Fri
12:00 noon West Mtg Rm 2nd Fl
Pinochle
Wed/Fri
12:45 pm
South Mtg Rm 1st Fl
Whist
Thur
1:00 pm
West Mtg Rm 2nd Fl
SENIORPLACE DAY TRIPS
Call on additional trips added and for prices and
sign-up dates
Refund Policy for Trips
¨ A $5.00 per Trip service fee will be deducted
from each refund request.
¨ No refunds will be made for Trips after the
registration deadline or five business days
before the day of Trip if no deadline is specified
on the flyer. A refund may be given if we have
a waiting list or you find someone to go in your
place. There are no exceptions.
¨ Please remember, if you are unable to attend
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Treasure Island Casino Arrive at 9:00 am to SeniorPlace
March
$10.00
Wed. March 2 April
$10.00
Wed. April 6
May
$10.00 Wed. May 4
June
$10.00
Wed. June 1
July
$10.00
Wed. July 6
August
$10.00 Wed. August 3
September $10.00
Wed. September 7
You won’t want to miss an exciting day at
Treasure Island! Island Passport Club Members
have a chance to earn double, triple and
quadruple points. Please have your passport
number ready when registering for the trip.
MARCH
Children’s Stepping Stone Theater:
Wed. March 16 - $49 - Sign up by March 4
“Get Up Your Irish” Attend the 10 am showing
and then eat at the Shamrock Pub in St. Paul.
Get Up Your Irish is the story of a young boy’s
journey from Ireland to a new home in St. Paul.
MN Twins VS Tampa Bay Rays
Thursday, April 28 12:10 pm $TBA
Sign up by March 28 Come and join us at
Target Field with our very own MN Twins! This
is one of three trips we are taking this TWINS
TERRITORY SEASON. Ticket prices will be
announced soon in the flyer
MAY
Chanhassen Dinner Presents: Wed. May 11
$TBA Sign Up fromMarch 10-April 14 Jesus
Christ Superstar is one of the best musicals
ever!! More information in the weekly article
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a Trip or Activity you may send someone in your
place, please notify the office of the change.
--If you’re not a member, the fee will be $5.00
more per trip.
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ORTHOPEDICS
Full service orthopedic
care for you and
your family.
To schedule an
appointment call
451-1120.
APRIL
Plymouth Playhouse: The Marvelous
Wonderettes Wed. April 13 $62 Sign up
March 24. A cotton-candy colored, non-stop
pop musical blast from the past, featuring
your favorite songs from the 50s and ‘60s, The
Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958
Springfield High School prom where we meet the
Wonderettes!
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MN Twins VS Texas RangersSunday, June 12
12:10 pm $TBA April 1-May 18
Come and join us at Target Field with our
very own MN Twins! This is two of three
trips we will be doing during the season
— GO TWINS!!! And one night scheduled in
September!!!
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Grotto of Redemption Wed. June 22
$TBA May1-June10
The Grotto of Redemption is in West Bend Iowa
is a titanic landmark to religious devotion and
dogged labor. Father Dobberstein promised to
build a shrine of precious stones to the Virgin
Mary and in 1898 he did just that.
and overnight on the grounds of a castle while
experiencing old Irish at it’s finest. Join Cedar
Travel as we present “Shades of Ireland”
departing April 5 for 10 days at $2999.00 per
person based on double occupancy. Your tour
includes: roundtrip air from Minneapolis, air
fees and taxes, Ireland tour with professional
tour manager, 13 meals, 8 breakfasts and 5
dinners. Optional Travel insurance is not
included in price. For more information, call
Ronda or Colleen at Cedar Travel 507-455-1170
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SENIORPLACE EXTENDED
TRIPS
Your local Travel Agencies of Owatonna
have planned many group destinations for the
Owatonna/Steele County area these past 4
years.
The Travel Agencies of Owatonna include:
Bev’s Friends & Family Tours @ 451-8695,
Cedar Travel @ 455-1170, Parkview Travel
@ 444-9038 &Travel Headquarters @ 4515005.
April 5-15 2011 Shades of Ireland Enjoy
an evening of fun with traditional Irish
entertainment, travel the Ring of Kerry-one
of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes,
meet an Irish family during a visit to a working
Irish farm and have coffee and scones while
they explain their everyday life. Behold the
spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher
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Judy Plemel, Agent
920 Hoffman Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
Bus: 507-451-4619
www.PlemelAgency.com
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July 9-20 — Alaska Cruise Tour More info
will be coming and we do have a presentation
at Hy-Vee meeting room at 7pm on Jan 4th. The
cruise only is available also. Call Bev’s Friends
& Family Tours at 451-8695 0r 1-888-451-8695
Toll Free.
September 19-29, 2011 — DISCOVER
CROATIA Visit two of Europe’s most beautiful
countries: Croatia and Slovenia. Relax for
two nights by the seaside in Opatija, Croatia’s
Riviera. Discover the magnificence of the
ancient Roman Palace of Diocletian. Walk
in the footsteps of Marco Polo as you explore
the medieval city of Korcula. Experience the
wonder of 16 cascading lakes at Croatia’s Plitvice
National Park, spend two nights in Dubrovnik,
the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. Join Kari at Travel
Headquarters as we present, “Discover Croatia”
departing Sep. 19 for 11 days at $3999.00 per
person based on double occupancy. Your tour
includes: Roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis, all
transfers, Tour with professional tour manager,
15 meals including a home hosted farewell
dinner. For more information contact Kari at
Travel Headquarters, 507-451-5005.
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Parkview Travel 444-9038
SERVICES
Foot Clinic
East Meeting Room 2nd Floor
Just the Nurse is doing the foot care here at
SeniorPlace. They are scheduled for the 2nd &
4th Wednesday of the month from 2-4 pm. Need
to call for an appointment with SeniorPlace at
507-444-4280. There is a cost of $21.00 for the
twenty minute appointment. Please remember
to bring your own towel. If possible, you
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April 9-17 2011 — “Tulip Time Cruise from
Amsterdam to Amsterdam” Stop in at Cedar
Travel, 111 Cedar Avenue North, Owatonna or
call 507-455-1170 for more information and
other dates or other European River Cruises also
available.”
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Keeping your family
SAFE & COMFORTABLE
with our reliable products
Upcoming Trips:
November 2011—German Christmas Market on
Danube river cruise —Parkview Travel 444-9038
March 1—20 2012 Plan ahead for this trip of a
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need to be ten minutes earlier for your scheduled
appointment to have your feet soaked.
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Is available this month on the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Mondays located in the South Meeting Room, 1st
Floor from 10:30 —11:30 am No appointment
necessary.
These are sponsored by the following: Owatonna
Commons, Just the Nurse, and Healthy Seniors of
Steele County. Also, Healthy Seniors is available
every Wednesday from 9:00-11:00 am for Blood
Pressure Screening.
Semcac Senior Advocate & Reassurance
Call Service
Located at SeniorPlace on 2nd floor. We are now
doing the reassurance call service. Providing the
same daily social calls, medication reminders and
safety checks. If you are interested in receiving
a daily call or volunteering to make calls we
would love to hear from you! We will continue
to provide assistance and support for adults age
60 and over and individuals of any age helping
seniors: questions/concerns about caring for
seniors, Medicare D, Medicaid, energy assistance,
food support, MN Health Insurance options,
phone discounts and more! To contact Melissa
Almer please call 507-451-9101 (w); or 507-2716287 (c). Please note the office phone number
has changed as well.
Healthy Seniors of Steele County
Healthy Seniors of Steele County’s Service
Office is located on the 3rd Floor of SeniorPlace.
Contact Cheryl Deason, Jeanne Rhoades or Mary
Trenda at 507-774-7648.
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reached at 507-977-2566.
Healthy Seniors is always looking for more
volunteers! Do you have some extra time that
you could spend helping another senior citizen?
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Cheryl
Deason, at 475-1494 or stop up to our office
on the 3rd floor of Senior Place. A rewarding
experience is guaranteed!
Semcac Senior Dining
The Senior Dining Program serves a hot,
nutritious noon meal with some diet alternatives,
such as diabetic options, low salt, and low
cholesterol. For age 60 and over, and their spouse
regardless of age, is eligible for the program.
Suggested donation of $3.50 per person for 60
and over. Full cost of the meal is $5.50 for 59 and
under. No one will be denied a meal because of
inability to donate. Call by 8:30 am at 507-4553195 the day of the meal. Serving is promptly
at 11:30 am at SeniorPlace
Will Advice Clinic April 20; July 13;
October 5
Have Legal Questions? Southern Minnesota
Regional Legal Services Volunteer Attorney may
be able to help. Southern Minnesota Regional
Legal Services has expanded its Estate Planning
and Will Advice Clinics to also include consumer
issues. As always you can make a 20 minute
appointment with the private attorney to discuss
your estate planning issues, review your current
will, and be advised on estate issues. You can
speak to the volunteer attorney on consumer
issues. If creditors or collection agencies are
contacting you to try to collect a debt, you may
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This is in collaboration with Healthy Seniors of
Steele County and SeniorPlace
Thursday, March 10
“Loss & Grief ” Presenter: Kerry Kennedy, NP,
Steele County Human Relations Ctr (SCHRC)
Thursday, April 14“Good Foot Care …
Important to Seniors”
Presenter: Margie Gardner, RN “Just the
Nurse”
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want to make a 20 minute appointment to
speak to the attorney free of charge. There are
laws that you may not be aware of that protect
consumers. Have you ever been approached
or received through the mail notice that you
have won a large sum of money? Speak to an
attorney before doing anything. Have you ever
had work done around your house or to your car
that you have not been satisfied with? Speak to
an attorney.
Learn what your rights are. These are individual
appointments set up through SeniorPlace. You
must call:
To reserve a time. This legal
clinic will run from 8:00 – 12:00 noon.
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Speaker to be announced at a later date
Care Consultation / Alzheimer’s
Association March 2; June 1; September 7;
Dec. 7
The Alzheimer’s Association will be holding
Care Consultation appointments. A Care
Consultation is designed for the person with
Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and/
or their family care partners. It provides for
a private meeting with Gerise Thompson,
Alzheimer’s Association Southern Minnesota
Center Director, to talk about questions and
concerns, learn about services and treatments,
and make more informed decisions about care.
This service is available to all area residents,
need not reside in Steele County and need
not be a Senior Center member. There is no
fee charged, donations to the Alzheimer’s
Association are welcomed. Appointments are
necessary and contact SeniorPlace at 4444280.
Medical Information for Seniors
1:00 pm SeniorPlace, Multi-Purpose Room
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Phone: 444-2467
One of the finest municipal golf courses in
Southern Minnesota. Brooktree is a regulation 18
hole-par 71-6400 yards. The course is open from
April through October as the weather
dictates. The Clubhouse is open March 15th for
the purchase of season passes.
2011 Season Pass Rate
• Senior Husband & Wife (age 55 as of 1-1-11)
$567
• Single Sr. Citizen $427
• Single Adult $470
• Young Adult (age 16-22 as of 1-1-11) $315
• Junior (ages 10-15 as of 1-1-11) $265
• Family Combo (2 people) $630
Family combinations must all live in same
household and be immediate family members,
can be Husband & Wife, or Adult & Young Adult
or Adult & Junior. Cost of additional young
adults and juniors to family combinations are as
follows:
• 1st Young Adult $117
• 2nd Young Adult $101
• 3rd Youth Adult $84
• 1st Junior $91
• 2nd Junior $75
• 3rd Junior $57
Passes may be purchased paying 60% initially,
with the balance due June 30, 2011.
Prices include sales tax, but not surcharge.
Season passes may be purchased at the Brooktree
Clubhouse starting March 15.
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Golf Surcharge
A golf surcharge was instituted for the 2004
season to pay for golf course improvements and
will continue for 2011.
9 holes - $.50
18 holes -$1.00
Season pass - $10.00/person
Reservations
May be made 5 days in advance for non-pass
holders and 7 days in advance for pass holders.
Hours of Operation
April 8:00 AM - Sunset
May 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
June and July 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
August 7:00 AM – Sunset
September 8:00 AM – Sunset
October 9:00 AM - Sunset
Clubhouse hours subject to change due to
inclement weather or darkness.
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Course Rules
Monday through Thursday
9 holes-$16
18 holes-$26
Fridays. Weekends and Holidays
9 holes-$20
18 holes-$31
*Prices include surcharge and sales tax.
1. All patrons must check in at the clubhouse and
be issued a current cash register receipt.
Failure to have a receipt is subject to arrest for
illegal trespass.
2. Children under ten years of age are not
permitted on the golf course.
3. Proper attire must be worn at all times. Shirts
and proper footwear are required. Metal
spikes are prohibited.
4. Each golfer must have their own set of clubs
and golf bag.
Cart and Club Rental Rates
Club Rental $8.00
Pull Cart $3.00
Club Storage $40.00
Power Cart Rental 9 holes $7.00 per rider
Power Cart Rental 18 holes $12.00 per rider
League play (9 holes) $5.00 per rider
Tournament Play
18 holes $34.00
Power cart rental requires driver to possess a
valid driver’s license.
Personally Owned Carts:
Personally owned power carts may be used on
the course for the fee of $380.00 per season
or $280.00 per season for a senior citizen (age
55 and older as of 1-1-2011). The fee must
be paid in full prior to initial use of the cart
on the course. Such carts may be operated by
immediate family members only (i.e. husband,
wife, son, and/or daughter). Non-family
members that use the cart on the course will
be required to pay the daily trailer fee of $10
for 9 holes or $15 for 18 holes. Personal cart
drivers must possess a valid drivers license
and are responsible for following all cart rules
at Brooktree.
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5. Cart drivers must observe the 90 rule and keep
carts 30’ from greens and tees. Only two
riders per cart.
6. Practice good golf etiquette. Replace and step
down divots, repair ball marks on greens,
and rake sand traps after use.
7. READY GOLF is encouraged. Slow play will not
be tolerated. Allow faster groups to play
through. Our goal is a 4-1/2 hour round.
8. Golf ball hunting is prohibited.
9. Private coolers are strictly prohibited. All
beverages must be purchased from Brooktree
League Play
Men’s League: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with
a 5:30 PM shot gun start.
Men’s Senior League: Age 55 and over play on
Thursday mornings at 8:30 AM.
Women’s Leagues:
Morning League: Wednesdays at 8:30 AM, open
league – no team concept.
Evening League: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Teams/league play concept. Teams are needed please call 444-2467 for more information.
League Meetings
Men’s League Meeting April 18th 7:00 at
Brooktree Clubhouse
Women’s Morning League Meeting April 20th 9:00
am at Brooktree Clubhouse
Women’s Evening League Meeting April 20th 7:00
pm at Brooktree Clubhouse
Senior Men’s League Meeting April 21st
9:00 am at Brooktree Clubhouse
All adult leagues begin the week of April 25th and
conclude the end of August. Call 444-2467 for more
information on leagues and league meetings.
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Hours of Dispatch
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24 Hour Advance notice encouraged
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Junior League
This league will consist of two person teams
(boys or girls, ages 10-18) playing match play
on Wednesday afternoons starting in June. The
matches are based upon handicap, which will be
determined on the first day of play. Please call
the Clubhouse (444-2467) for more information
and/or to sign up.
Food Service
Available to golfers and the community. Food
service is available from 7:00 AM until 9:00
PM during league play, with reduced hours
during the non-league season. Our expanded
menu includes breakfasts, hot dogs, polish,
hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken
sticks, French fries, onion rings, cheese curds,
beverages and all kinds of snacks are available.
Brooktree Golf Shop
Offers a complete line of quality merchandise at
affordable prices. Golf club regrips and repair is
available year around. In addition, the golf shop
is open between Thanksgiving and
Christmas for your convenient holiday
shopping. Call 444-2467 or 451-3285 for your
golfing needs.
Golfers Paradise
The Owatonna Country Club has been an Owatonna landmark for
several decades. Established in 1919 providing many
generations of Owatonna residents as well as surrounding
areas with countless hours of enjoyment with its outstanding golf,
clubhouse and pool facilities.
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2011 Tournaments
The following tournaments have been set for the 2011 golf season at Brooktree:
June 18 Young Life Tournament
June 22
2- Best Shot Women
Aug. 4 & 5
Junior City Open at Brooktree
Aug. 6 & 7 City Open
Aug. 13 & 14
Brooktree Club Tournament
Aug 29
Elks Tournament Big Cup
Sept. 1
Brooktree Senior Tournament
Junior Golf
A program designed for golfers ages 10-18.
The Junior Golf program at Brooktree will
begin on Monday, July 11th and Tuesday July
12th. Golfers are to choose the day (Monday or
Tuesday) which is most convenient for them.
Golfers can attend only one day for the week.
Note: This is a change from previous years
because of the large number of participants and
growing program. Each day of golf begins at
8 AM and ends at 10 AM. This will be a four
week program ending on August 2nd. Register
for this program during the Spring Park and
Recreation Registration Day on February 26
from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Willow Creek
School or before May 11th at the Park and
Recreation Office. A typical day on the
golf course will consist of 1 hour of guided
instruction followed by 1 hour of golf. Players
will be guided through two different 30 minute
stations. There will be two instructors offering
instruction on swing development, chipping
techniques, and putting strategies. There will
also be golf games with prizes given away at
the end of each day.
Resident/Non Resident Fee: 30.00 Limit of
30 participants per day.
This fee includes all green fees however you
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