September

September 2013
In This Issue
MRD News: MRD
Woodgate Master Plan
Continues!
MRD News: Summer of
Health Goes Out with a
Bang!
Photo Gallery
Featured Person: PT
Employees of the
Quarter
Youth Programs
Adult Programs
50+ Programs
Aquatic Programs
General Interest
Programs
MRD Job Postings
Discount on Fall Swim
Lessons
Quick Links
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Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Quick Updates
Woodgate Master Plan: The first set of
Woodgate Property (Site of Future MRD facilities
including CRC) Master Plan meetings happened
recently. For the latest on the feedback and the
status of the project to turn the Woodgate
property into the site for Montrose's first multipurpose recreation center, click here.
Dog Days of Summer: On Monday, Sept 2,
from 3pm to 5pm, the pool is going to the dogs.
The Aquatic Center will be open for the first time
in our 27 years of operation to our four legged
friends! All proceeds benefit the Montrose Animal
Protection Agency. For more info, click here.
Fall Maintenance Closure: The swimming
pools at the Aquatic Center will be closed
Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Sept. Sunday, Sept. 15,
for annual fall maintenance and deep cleaning.
The front desk will be open from 8:00 to 4:00 pm
for registration. Thanks for your patience as we
get the pool ready for another year of service.
Also, please come join us for a behind the
scenes look at the Aquatic Center on
Wednesday September 4th at 11:30am. The
pool will be drained and this is a chance to see
up close the condition of the pool and learn major
renovations needed. Questions, please call Liz
or Ken at 249.7705. The Aquatic Center will
reopen on Monday Sept. 16th.
The new MRD Activity Guide was mailed a
couple weeks back and registration is in full
swing! See it now and register online on our
website, www.montroserec.com, or pick up a
copy at the Aquatic Center!
Registration has begun for youth & adult
basketball and other indoor recreation
MRD In the News
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programs! With the changing seasons and
shorter days, it is time to think about staying
active with MRD indoors. Girls 7th and 8th grade
Basketball and coed 3rd and 4th grade
Basketball have a deadline of Oct. 14th: click
here for more information. Adult 3 on 3
Basketball has a deadline of Oct. 21st and Adult
5 on 5 has a deadline of Nov. 25th. It is never
too early to starting getting your team
together. For more info, click here.
Thank you very much for a great summer!
The MRD Aquatic Center, outdoor pool, patio,
slide and splashpad had another summer of high
use! It was a great summer and we're very
thankful the community again utilized its pool and
had a fun-filled summer! The final event, before
the pool is drained and closed for its
annual cleaning, will be the Dog Days of
Summer: Monday September 2nd from 3pm to
5pm! Thanks again Montrose!
Miss an article on MRD? Click on the MRD In the
News on the Quick Links menu on the left or click
here.
Thanks for being a patron and
enjoy the latest from MRD!
MRD News: Master Plan of
Woodgate Property Continues!
The week of August 21st, several community
meetings were held to present the status of the
Woodgate Master Plan and to collect feedback. The
power point presentation from these meetings, may
be viewed by clicking here. This link also includes
a survey we'd like you to take if you have not already
done so as well as a summary of the survey
results we received at the community meetings.
This feedback, along with guidance given by the
MRD Board of Directors, will be incorporated to
further progress the plan. At MRD Board of
Directors meetings over the next two months, the
plan will be further refined. These include Thursday
September 19th at 11:30am and Thursday October
24th at 11:30am, both at the Aquatic Center.
The final plan will then be presented at the
Wednesday November 20th Community Meetings:
1pm at the Aquatic Center, 25 Colorado, and at 6pm
at the Montrose High School Cafeteria, 600 S. Selig.
Please come join us!
For the latest on the progress of this project, please
visit www.montroserec.com and click on the
"Community Rec. Center Process" tab: CRC
process.
For a summary of the effort, click here: Woodgate
Master Plan Process.
Any questions should be directed to Ken Sherbenou at
ksherbenou@montroserec.com or 249.7705 or Kevin
Davis, MRD Board President at
kdavis@montroserec.com.
MRD News...Expansion of the Delta
Rec. Center.
Recently, the Delta community voted to approve an extension
of 0.75% of the original 1% sales tax to expand and
renovate their recreation center. The 1% sales tax that was
approved in 1991 built the recreation center, public funds that
were used to mostly pay the bond that was expired in 2011.
The initial vote in 1991 passed with 72% support and the
extension in 2010 passed with 78% support.
The expansion project
includes a state-of-the
art indoor warm
wellness pool with a
variable speed lazy
river and water features,
a therapy pool, family
locker area, expanded
weights and cardio
Drawing of the expansion of the space.
Delta Rec. Center: In 1991, a 1%
sales tax was approved to build MRD is currently
the Delta CRC, and 0.75% of it was working to strengthen
recently extended to expand the the plan to bring
facility
Montrose its first
multipurpose recreation
center similar to the facility in Delta. The amount of additional
resources needed will be much less than was approved in Delta
to build their center including the expansion. This is due in part
to MRD's aggressive savings of existing budget, about 1/3 of
total revenues (approximately $800,000 per year).
MRD News: Summer of Health
Goes Out with a Bang!
Congratulations and thanks to all the participants in the
Summer of Health weight loss challenge and the youth
passport to health program! This 10 week initiative
recently culiminated in a final weight out and celebration.
A special congrats to the Crazy Dames Love Tacos team in
the Summer of Health weight loss competition. This team
consisted of MRD's very own Tracie Rief, Lou Fay, Donna
Stephens and Cindy Marino. The team lost a collective
58.7 pounds (see article from Sunday's Daily Press by
clicking here), which earned them the silver medal!
The Summer of Health Initiative was a partnership
between the MRD, the Montrose Daily
Press, Montrose County, Montrose Memorial Hospital, the
Center for Mental Health, the City of Montrose and Livewell
Montrose-Olathe. The full initiative was a 10 week
community driven program dedicated to healthier living.
The community embraced the Summer of Health, with over
2000 youth passports distributed and hundreds of adult
participants in the weight loss challenge.
We'd like to thank everyone who participated, our
partners that made it such a success and the Montrose
community for practicing healthy eating and active living!
Photo Gallery
Please email us your photos of MRD events. We may use them
in our monthly newsletter or activity guide.
MRD's outdoor pool area offers many amenities that the
community has enjoyed throughout the summer! This pic was
taken from atop the outdoor slide on Youth Appreciation Day
Another signature summer activity: Main in Motion! This was
taken at one of the final Main in Motions at the MRD booth,
where we practiced for the upcoming Dodgeball tournament. See
the MRD activity guide for more info. on the tourney.
MRD Exec. Director Ken Sherbenou and MRD Board President
Kevin Davis present the Part time employees of the Quarter
Awards to Hue Le and Jack Dooley at the 8.22 BOD meeting.
Recent play at the MRD Aquatic Center.
Youth Appreciation Day Dancing.
MRD would like extend a
special acknowledgement of
Jack Dooley and Hue Le,
MRD part-time staff of the
quarter. The two are long time
TaeKwon Do instructors
through MRD. Mr. Dooley has
taught for 38 years and Mr. Le
20+ years.
Mr. Dooley began studying
TaeKwon Do at the age of 12
Congrats to Jack
Dooley (left) and
Hue Le (right)!
to 13. Hue Le moved to
MRD Part Time
Montrose over 20 years ago.
All 3 of his children joined Mr. Employees of the
Dooley's class and later Hue
Quarter, Q3
Le joined. All 3 of the Le
2013.
children earned black belts.
Hue was no stranger to martial arts having grown up training in
martial arts in his homeland of Vietnam.
In addition to being voted MRD part time employees of the
quarter by MRD staff, these two gentlemen are retiring from
teaching after many years of service to the citizens of
Montrose.
Mr. Dooley and Mr. Le have made traditional Martial art
character building values the cornerstone of their instruction
program. The two share these values and are close friends as
well as fellow instructors.
We thank Mr. Dooley and Mr. Le for working through the
Montrose Recreation District all these years. Mr. Dooley has
always maintained that recreation, including martial arts, is
essential to a healthy and viable community. This is why he has
opted to teach through MRD throughout the years. We thank
you both for your commitment. We wish all the best of luck in
future endeavors and extend a sincere thank you for
tremendous contributions to the Montrose Community.
Quick Duckdate:
2807 sold
towards the
Community Rec.
Center Capital
Campaign, One
Duck at a Time
Recreation for
Everyone. Have
you adopted any
yet?
Youth Programs
Fall Youth Soccer
We still need coaches! If you are interested please contact Justin
or Wade at 249-7705.
Fall Lacrosse Clinics
First time offering. 3rd through 5th graders can come out and get
a taste of the fastest game on 2 feet. These clinics will be
designed for first timers. Participants are encouraged to bring
their own lacrosse stick if they have one other equipment will be
provided.
Ages: 3rd thru 5th Grade
Dates:September 10 - 26
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Practices: Tuesday & Thursdays
Location: Cerise Park
Fee: $30 ($35 after deadline) (#6606)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 3
Skateboard Clinics
Two different clinics designed specifically for your personal skill
level. The beginner clinic will focus on the basics while the
intermediate will get more into more advanced tricks and
techniques. Sign up for one or both!
Beginner Session: Thursdays Sept. 5, 12 & 19
Intermediate Session: Thursdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & 10
Times: 6:00
Location: Baldridge Skatepark
Cost: $24 per session
Introduction to Soccer
Intro to soccer is a great way to introduce your 3 & 4 year olds to
the sport of soccer. We will have three 1-hour long practices
where we will introduce the most basic skills in a fun, laid-back
environment.
Session I: Tuesday- Sept. 10, 17 & 24
Session II: Wednesdays- Sept. 11, 18 & 25
Session III: Thursdays- Sept. 12, 19 & 26
Fee: $24
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: McNeil Fields
7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball
This program doesn't conflict with area middle school basketball
programs. It's a great way to prepare for the interscholastic
season.
3rd & 4th Grade Boys & Girls
Fundamentals will be the focus of this program. Practices will be
held at Friendship Hall twice a week. Games will be Saturday
mornings at area schools.
Cost:
7th & 8th Girls: $35 (#6602)
3rd & 4th Boys: $35 (#6604)
3rd & 4th Girls: $35 (#6603)
Registration Ends: Monday, October 14
Coaches Meeting: Wednesday, October 23
Practice Begins: Monday, October 28
Games Begin: Saturday, November 16
Season Ends: Saturday, December 14
Game Days: Friday evenings & Saturday mornings
No games the week of Thanksgiving
For more information call 249-7705 or visit our website at
montroserec.com
Click Here to view our Activity Guide
Go here to register online
Adult Programs
Five On Five Indoor Soccer League
Jerseys will be provided on game days. These leagues are
open for Women & Men, above age 15, with a 6 person
minimum. Each team will play a minimum of eight games. No
games will be scheduled during Thanksgiving Vacation.
Registration Ends: Monday, Oct. 28 (team fee and roster
due)
League Play: Monday-Thursday, Nov. 4 - Dec. 19
Team Sponsor Fee: $175/team
Player Fee: $20/person
Adult Drop-in Soccer
Individuals may register for a full season of fall soccer fun.
Games will be played in the evenings on Monday and
Wednesday nights. Participants must be at least 15 years old.
Player Fee: $25 for entire season or $3/night
Drop-in Days: Sept. 4 - Oct. 16
Games: Monday & Wednesday evenings; 6:45 - 8:00 pm
Location: Holly Park on Rio Grande Ave.
50+ Basketball League
Teams referee their own games with MRD supervision &
scorekeeper provided.
Registration Ends: Monday, October 21 (all fees and
roster due)
Managers Meeting: Wednesday, October 23, MRD
McNeil Office, 6:30 pm
League Play: Monday & Wednesdays; October 28 -
December 18
Time: 7:15 at Centennial Middle School
Total Fee: $100/team (5 players maximum per team)
(#6532)
3 on 3 Basketball League
Teams referee & keep score of their own games with MRD
supervision.
Registration Ends: Monday, October 21 (all fees and
roster due)
Managers Meeting: Wednesday, October 23, MRD
McNeil Office, 6:30 pm
League Play: Monday & Wednesdays; October 28 December 18
Time: 7:15 at Centennial Middle School
Total Fee: $50/team (5 players maximum per team)
(#6532)
For more information call 249-7705
Click here to view our Activity Guide
Go here to register online
50+ Programs
Hiking
Improve your level of fitness while enjoying the beautiful Colorado
scenery. Wear good walking shoes or hiking boots, bring
sunscreen and ample water. Don't forget your camera! Bring a
sack lunch for all trips. Location: Meet at the Senior Center for
all trips.
Fee: $18 for each hike
Time: 8:45 am - approximately 2:30pm
Thursday, September 26: Box Factory Park (Near
Ridgway) (#6571)
Thursday, October 3: Paonia Reservoir area
(#6572)
Friday, November 8: Colorao National Monument
area (#6573)
Casino Trip to Towaoc
Ute Mountain Gambling Casino in Towaoc, Colorado. Enjoy a
scenic drive through the Colorado mountains on the way to
Towaoc. Register early; space is limited to 32 participants.
Date: Tuesday, September 10 (#6569)
Time: 6:45 am - approximately 7:30 pm
Fee: $45
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 6:45 am
Ridgway Railroad Days
We begin at the Ridway Railroad Museum's open house, where
there will be continuous historic railroad videos and staff on hand
to answer questions. Following the museum experience, we will
visit Don Paulson's Denver & Southwestern Railroad.
Date: Saturday, September 21 (#6570)
Time: 9:00 am - Approximately 1:30 pm
Fee: $22 Bring money for lunch.
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 am
Fall Color Drive
Dallas Divide, Telluride area. Join us & take in some of the most
beautiful scenery that Colorado has to offer. We will travel over
Dallas Divide & into Telluride by way of Illium Road. Bring money
for lunch in Telluride.
Date: Monday, September 30 (#6574)
Time: 9:00 am - approximately 3:00 pm
Fee: $30 (bring a sack lunch or money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 am
Parade of Homes- Grand Junction
The Parade of Homes is back for its 32nd year. The homes are
located throughout Grand Junction, the Redlands and Fruita and
showcase unique features in every price range.
Date: Saturday, October 5 (#6575)
Time:9:00 am - approximately 5:30 pm
Fee: $30 (Bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 am
Monday night is the only night that the Montrose Senior Center
is open at the Pavilion, so don't miss out. Activities include
billiards, pinochle, Mexican Train, Hand and Foot and line
dancing.
Dates: Monday evenings
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm (open until 8:00pm beginning Mar
11th)
Fee: FREE
Location: Senior Center, 1800 Pavilion Drive
Ceramics
Paints, glaze, decals, and firing provided. Purchase the piece
you want to work on from the instructor. Must call Cindy at 2524884 to get started - space is limited!
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Fee: $2.50/month for paint; plus cost of materials (paid to
instructor)
Location: Senior Center Craft Room
Black Canyon Woodcarvers Group
Join our informal group and hand carve a variety of items
(animals, caricatures, toys, etc...). Learn techniques from each
other. Bring your own supplies. Call Janet at 323-5860 for more
information.
Days: Thursdays
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Fee: $1.00/week
Location: Senior Center
Artful Friends
Paint together, socialize and learn new skills from other talented
artists in our area. Bring your own materials.
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 8:30 - 12:00 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Meadowlark Court, 2378 Robins Way (behind
the Homestead)
Stretch Exercise
This is a self-led, taped program with a volunteer instructor,
Esther Montonati. Go at your own pace and get support from
your peers. This class will increase flexibility and add to your
energy.
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (ongoing)
Time: 9:00 - 9:30 am
Fee: FREE
Location: Senior Center
Chair Massage
Discover the many health-enhancing benefits of massage
therapy. Far beyond simply making you feel good, massage has
an impressive range of therapeutic effects that work to improve
health and well-being.
Dates: Second and Fourth Tuesday each month
Time: Call 252-4884 to schedule your appointment
Fee: $8 ages 50+; $15 under 50 (15 min.)
Therapist: Michele Grimmett, Certified Massage Therapist
Location: Senior Center
50+ Games
Billiards room is open for play Monday - Friday, 8:30 am 4:00 pm; Free
Bingo: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays; 1:00 - 2:00 pm with Valley
Manor calling; $1.00
Bingo: 3rd Wednesday; 1:00 - 3:00 pm with Don Govan
calling; $2.00
Bridge: Mondays; 1:00 - 4:00 pm, contact Helen at
258-2333 to play
Bridge: 2nd & 4th Fridays; 1:00 - 4:00 pm, contact Dixie
at 249-8803 to play
Bunco: 1st Tuesday; 1:00 - 3:00 pm; $1.00
Pinochle: Every Monday; 5:00 - 8:00 pm, contact George
to play at 252-9099
For more information call 249-7705
Click here to view our Activity Guide
Go here to register online
Aquatic Programs
Dog Days of Summer
An afternoon of swimming and fun for our four-legged friends and
their owners! Aquatics staff will open up the inside pool, outside
pool and splash pad for responsible pet owners and their dogs.
All dogs must be on a leash. Proceeds will go to MAPA
(Montrose Animal Protection Agency).
Date: Monday, Sept. 2
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Fee: $5/human, dogs FREE!
Adult Stroke Clinic
This stroke clinic is offered just in time for those triathletes who
want to shave a little extra time off their swimming for the Black
Canyon Sprint Triathlon.
Dates: September 16-19 (#6558)
Fee: $40 or $10 drop-in fee
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Days: Monday - Thursday
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
The purpose of this class is to help participants recognize
and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first
aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach skills
that participants need to know to give immediate care to a
suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical
care arrives. This revised course offers a new 2 year
certification for both CPR and First Aid.
Session I: Saturday, September 28 (#6559)
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Access to a PC is highly recommended.
Session II: Saturday, November 16 (#6560)
Time: 9:00 - 3:00 pm
This is a traditional classroom course
Instructor: American Red Cross Instructor
Location: MRD Omni Room
Fee: $80
Expanded Adult Lap Swim Hours
In response to demand for more lap swimming at the busy
Aquatic Center, we are open earlier for adult lap swim on
Saturdays at 8 AM.
Home School Swim Lessons
Dates: Wednesdays, October 2 - November 6
Level 1 (#6555) & Level 3 (#6556)
12:30 - 1:10 pm
Level 2 (#6590) & Level 4 (#6557)
1:15 - 1:55 pm
Fee: $38
Max Students: 6
Private Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons: Private lessons offer a one to one
instructor/student ratio. Private lessons are offered during public
swim hours and must be arranged through the Aquatic
Coordinator.
$20 per 1/2 hour lesson
3 lesson minimum - $60
Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Semi private lessons offer a one to two or three instructor/student
ratio. Students must sign up together.
$16 per 1/2 hour lesson
3 lesson minimum - $48
For more information call 249-7705
Click here to view our Activity Guide
Go here to register online
General Interest Programs
Pickleball
Try out one of the fastest growing sports in the country!
Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of
badminton, tennis and table tennis.This game is easy for
beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced,
competitive game for experienced players.
Fee: $2.50 drop-in OR $10 for the month(best deal)
Monday, Wednesdays, Friday & Saturday: 8:00-10:00 am
Baldridge Park Hockey Rink
Click here to view our Activity Guide
Go here to register online
MRD Job Openings
Daytime Lifeguard. This part-time position has steady
and guaranteed hours, 30+ per week. Hours will primarily be
M-F, 8-4pm, and will also include some evening and
weekend hours. American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
preferred. Certification classes will be held September 18th21st. Please contact Liz or Melissa for a pre-test or
interview; the pre-tests will be held on September 16th and
17th. Questions, contact Liz at 249.7705 or
lgracesun@montroserec.com.
Part-Time Customer Service Representative - This
position provides critical customer service to MRD patrons.
Duties include, but are not limited to: completing program
registration, computer and phone skills, and general
multitasking. This is a part-time position and hours will vary
with some weekends and holidays. With the right person,
this position includes the possibility of a steady 25-30 hours
per week. Questions, contact Tracie at 249.7705
or trief@montroserec.com.
MRD needs bilingual (Spanish speaking) part-time staff
in program/area of interest to applicant. From swim
lessons to soccer, if you speak Spanish, we need your
help. Please contact the program coordinator overseeing
your area of interest. Contact information is found at
www.montroserec.com.
Adult Programs. Ask the front desk to give your
application to Tom Thomas. Questions, email Tom at
tthomas@montroserec.com.
* Part-Time Adult Volleyball Referee: Must be 18+ and able
to work evenings, (2 or 4 games each night).
Please drop by your resume and complete an application at
the MRD Aquatic Center, 25 Colorado Ave.
Save $5 on Fall Swim Lessons!
Please bring this coupon with you to
the Aquatic Center when you register
for MRD Fall Swim lessons and save
$5!
Offer Expires:
Oct. 1st, 2013
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