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EP&R Dispatch
2015 Spring/Summer Edition
What’s happening at Eudora Parks and Recreation?
BlastBall ! -
Your little ones will LOVE it !!!
BlastBall!...is a fast-paced instructional game relating closely to
baseball or softball providing entry-level skills to young boys and girls.
A great primer for future ballplayers!
Price per player: $27 (includes shirt)
(register online or at EP&R)
All “game-days” on TUESDAY evenings at TBD locations
Four Sessions to choose from:
April 21 — May 5 (Deadline - 4/13) — June 9 — June 30 (Deadline - 6/1)
July 28 — August 18 (Deadline - 7/20) — Sept. 15 — Oct. 6 (Deadline - 9/8)
Adult Volleyball Leagues - Co-Rec and Women’s Leagues
Get your team together
and join our adult (16-up)
Co-Ed and Women’s
volleyball leagues for some
fun and exercise!!
All adult leagues play on
Sunday afternoons at the
Eudora Community Center.
Summer Co-Rec League
Begins June 7
Deadline: May 31
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Late-Summer Women’s League
Begins August 16
Deadline: August 9
Price:
$110 per team
Adult Kickball Leagues - Co-Rec Friday Night Fun!
Eudora Recreational Adult Kickball Leagues
(Ages 16 and older)
Co-Rec games played on Friday evenings in Eudora
at Lucy Kaegi Park’s Softball Field
Fees per team: $260 (8 games with TOURNAMENT)
Spring/Summer League Begins: April 24th
(Deadline for Spring/Summer League: April 17th)
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Summer/Fall League Begins: TBD
(ALL starting dates tentative)
Arete’ Fitness and Nutrition - Multi-dimensional and exciting fitness classes
Current Class Schedule:
Mon. - Voltage - 6:15pm; Knockout - 7:15pm
Tues. - Zumba - 6:15pm; Knockout - 7:15pm
Wed. - VIBE - 6:15pm; Exhale - 7:15pm
Thur. - Zumba - 6:15pm; Voltage- 7:15pm
Fri. - Rise ‘n Grind - 5:15am
Also Offering:
Small Group and Personal Training
Nutritional Education, Supplements, and Meal Plans
Bootcamps and Fitness Challenges
For more info on these exciting exercise options, please contact Amanda at amanda@aretecommunityfitness.com
Step by Step - “Walk the State!”
Tumbling 101 - Beginning gymnastics
Eudora Parks and Recreation is proud to
present a weekly boys and girls entry-level
tumbling program at our Community Center!
Step by Step Across Kansas….
Hey Eudora, let’s walk across Kansas!
Intended for toddler-age on up!
Keep track of your miles at your own
pace and record them at the
Eudora Community Center, 1630 Elm
Grab a partner to help
accumulate the miles!
Classes begin Saturday, June 6!
Times:
9:00am (2-3yrs)
9:45am (4-6yrs)
10:30am (7yrs - up)
You will receive a t-shirt on your completion of the “trip”.
Program provided and made possible by EPRD and the
LMH Endowment Association.
Price: $50 per 6-week session
This is a FREE program!
Register now at the Community Center...
Contact Kristy Spellman
@ (913)375-2664 or
.....and let’s get walking!!!
CPR 4 YOU! - “HeartSaver” classes
Enroll/Pay Online at:
CPR4YOULLC.INFO
For More Information on these
Classes, Please Contact Mandi at:
cpr4youllc@gmail.com
kristyspellman@yahoo.com
Yoga/Pilates -
Sunday classes
“Heartsaver” Class
- First Aid, CPR, AED for Adult,
Children and Infants
End Your Weekend
YOGA and PILATES
and Start
Your Week
End Your Weekend and
Upcoming Classes:
May 2, 2015
All Saturday Classes
10:30a-4:30p
(with 1 hour lunch)
Sundays, 6:30 -7:30 pm
REJUVENATED
Eudora Recreation Center
Price: $55 ($10 book if needed)
Start Your Week
RELAXED and REJUVENATED
RELAXED and
1630 Elm St., Eudora, KS
Join certified instructor,
for this
$6/class or Sacha
$50/10 Dick,
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Join certified instructor Sacha Dick for this class as a great way
end your weekend
and start
your week! Exercise your mind an
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— 6:30-7:30PM
body. The class combines a series of Yoga postures focusing o
flexibility,
balance,
and
relaxation
with Pilates
mat work to target
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core muscles of your stomach and back, lengthening the arms a
legs,
increasing
flexibility,
coordination
and
posture. Benefits
$6 PER DROP-IN CLASS OR $50/10 CLASSES
include strong, flexible and healthy bodies, increased
concentration,
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and stress relief!
Please bring your own mat...all ages and levels!
Please bring your own mat.
This class is for all ages and levels!
sachafire@gmail.com
http://www.sngfit.com/yogapilates.html
“Like” us on facebook! - @ Eudora KS Parks and Recreation Department
For more info and class cancellations:
facebook.com/groups/sundayswithsacha
Safe Sitter - Brand NEW Certified Babysitting Training
Safe Sitter prepares young adolecents for the profound
responsibilites of nurturing and protecting children.
All sites registered to teach Safe Sitter® utilize only Safe Sitter®-trained Instructors,
ensuring compliance with teaching methodologies and a quality educational
experience for students. Prior to course completion, students must demonstrate
acceptable skills in the care of a choking infant and child, and pass
a written exam proving mastery of key concepts.
When: May 16 — Where: Community Center — Price: $40— Register in person at Community Ctr.
Caution, class space is VERY limited, only 8 students allowed per session. 11yrs and older only
Eudora “Egg-stravaganza”
Join us for our annual Eudora Easter Egg Hunt!
This FREE event will be held at Lucy Kaegi Park (17th and Elm)
(Next to the Community Center)
Intended for children in 5th Grade and under
The Easter Bunny will be on hand throughout the hunt...
Parents, bring your cameras!
4pm, Saturday, APRIL 4th — Don’t Be Late!!!
At 3pm, the Eudora Lions Club will be selling hot dogs, cotton candy, and water.
All proceeds funding Eudora Lions Club projects.
club(785)
Saturday
evenings for
ages 8 - 15
Dates:
April 11 & 25; May 9
7pm – 10pm *** only $10 ***
On Saturday nights, club(785) will be THE place to be for all 8 – 15 year-olds as we host free-play basketball,
basketball tournaments, dance contests, pool tournaments, and dodge-ball games,
also offering activities including ping-pong, limbo, and Wii games.
Face-painting, hair-chalk, raffles, and concessions will be available for an additional charge,
ALL while listening to the latest hits!
Come see what the EXCITEMENT is all about at the Eudora Community Center — (1630 Elm Street)
Call 785.764.1989 for additional information,
or friend us on Facebook at Club SevenEightFive, follow us on Instagram @ club785,
email us at kidsclub785@gmail.com or visit our website @ www.club785.com
GeoCaching - GIS-based “treasure“ hunts
“GEOCACHING” is a free real-world outdoor treasure hunt.
Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using
a smartphone or GPS and can then share their experiences
online. Learn more at
WWW.GEOCACHING.COM.
“Explore the world as you search for the cache...”
Did you know that Eudora and the surrounding vicinity
has hundreds, if not thousands, of these
“GEOCACHES?”
For more information on GeoCaching
in Eudora, please contact Jimmy Kegin
at EP&R for locations and counsel
about this wonderful hobby that the
whole family can enjoy!
Let’s Get Growing! -
Gardening education
Eudora Parks and Recreation sponsoring...
“Let’s Get Growing”
Plants, vegetables, trees...
on Thursday, April 24th at 7pm,
The Eudora Community Center will hold a free educational
session on planting with the Eudora-area
Master Gardeners Association and Lions Club.
Sponsored by EPRD
and the Eudora Lions Club.
FREE tree provided to the first 25 attending, courtesy of
the City of Eudora for the National Arbor Day Foundation.
Please look forward to the next Eudora Farmer’s Market!
Pitch, Hit, and Run - Baseball Skills Contest
Please come and join us for our annual Pitch, Hit and Run Skills Competition...
Brought to you by Major League Baseball and Eudora Parks and Recreation.
For boys and girls ages 7-14
Date: Sunday, May 3rd
Time: 3:00pm
Where: Lucy Kaegi Ballfields (17th and Elm)
Price: FREE!!
Registration forms to be available at the Community Center,
please try and pre-register for event.
Eudora Olympics Day
Thursday, June 11th at 1:00pm at
the Eudora High School District Stadium/Track
Boys & Girls ages 9-14 may compete - FREE!
Entry forms available at the Community Center
Events include 50-400 meter dashes; 4x100 Meter Relay;
Standing Long Jump; and a Softball Throw (Dependent on age group)
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Plus comedy and much, much more!!!
This is a dinner and entertainment show brought to you by Eudora Parks and Receation
and the Eudora High School Culinary Program
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Eudora Community Center — Space is LIMITED!
Other recreational opportunities....and upcoming events!
*** The Challenger British Soccer Camp/Clinic will be returning in 2015 to Eudora this Summer!
Registration open for July 27-July 31 clinic. For more information, please visit:
www.challengersports.com or the Eudora camp page at:
https://challenger.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=detailview&iid=52823
*** Eudora Disc Golf - EPRD has constructed a nine-hole disc golf course on the West edge of town
at Bluejacket Park (12th and Cedar). Stop by the Community Center for a map of the course,
or to check out a three-disc set to get started. $1.00 to rent.
*** Let’s Play Cards! - Join us for some cards, fellowship, and refreshments every Monday and Thurs
day at the Community Center. On Mondays from 8:30a-12p approximately for Pinochle. On Thursday afternoons from 1-4pm, we play a variety of free card games...just drop on by!
*** Pickleball! - Drop-in recreational play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30am-11:00am and Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines
elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis and is growing rapidly in popularity across the nation. Stop by and see what all the fuss is about!
*** A Healthy Lifestyle , Community Health Programs and Seminars - Look for this upcoming free series hosted by EPRD, local and area health professionals, and fitness specialists. Possible topics/events include “Mindful Eating”, “proper label reading and interpretation”, health screenings and more.
*** “Picnic in the Park” - FREE fun entertainment on Wednesdays during the Noon hour.
Beginning June 3rd at Lucy Kaegi Park, 17th and Elm St. Come have a hot dog, chips, and a drink for just $2, or bring your own picnic! Also, look for our Thursday evening picnics at
Shadow Ridge Park, 2637 Church St., beginning June 4. 6:30pm-8:00pm.
*** Family Fun Nights! - Bring your lawn/chairs blankets and your whole family for a night of fun!!
Friday, June 5, and Friday, July 10 at Laws Field (15th and Elm St.) from 7:30pm until
approximately 11:00pm. From 7:30-9:00pm, we will have games, activities, food vendors,
info-booths, music, and more! At 9:15pm, we will have a free family movie under the stars.
*** Family Fun Trips! - We are planning on a trip to see Cinderella at Starlight Theatre on July 11th. Price will be $25 for ticket and transportation.
We also have a KC Royals game being planned in the summer months. Stay tuned!!!
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Eudora Wellness Center
“Where your wellness is our business...”
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS
Monthly Six-Month Annual
Adult Membership $20/month $120 $240
Senior Membership (55+) $15/month $75 $150
Family Membership $30/month $180 $360***
Family Senior Membership
$25/month $125 $250***
(*** Includes Season Pool Pass!)
NOW AVAILABLE:
Weekly Punch Pass Memberships
Group Fitness Classes with
our Personal Trainer!
7 punches/$15 — Adult
7 punches/$10 — Senior/Student
Daily Charges — $3.00, adult
$2.00, student
Available free to our members
$1.50, senior
ALL LEVELS WELCOME !
Also, ask us about
our “Corporate Rates”
Eudora Wellness Center offers:
(5) Treadmills, (5) Elliptical Machines, (2) Recumbent Bikes, (1) Upright Bike, (6) Dual Universal Weight Machines that work every
part of your body, a Power-Squat Rack, with plenty of dumbbells and benches for free weights.
Come check us out today! — NO contracts, no hidden fees....no nonsense!
Child Care openings at Eudora Afterschool Program
We do have limited room available for afterschool care.
Have your child ride the bus to the Community Center each day for
supervision, snacks, fun, and who knows what else?
Please contact us at (785) 542-3434 for more information
on how to sign up. Most competitive rates around!
Most sessions are set at $40/weekly
No School PlayDays also available when school is out of session.
$25 daily for a day of fun with friends and classmates...
Eudora Community Center
HOURS OF OPERATION
Spring/Summer (Until May 25)
Mon-Thurs.—7:00am-9:00pm
Fri.—7:00am-7:00pm
Sat.—9:00am-7:00pm
Sun.—1:00pm-5:00pm
Please call ahead for
open-gym times.
Come on out and play !!
Eudora Parks and Recreation
1630 Elm Street - P.O. Box 182
Eudora, Kansas 66025
(785)542-3434 or 542-1725
www.eudoraparksandrec.org