ADULT PROGRAMS | Youth Programs | Special Recreation

Ballroom Dance · Yoga · Adult Open Soccer ·
Fit N Fun Exercise · Pickle Ball · Early Morning Walking · Play Days (1-5 yrs)

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SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS

Fit & Fun Exercise · Cards, Bingo & Lunch · Pickle Ball · Early Morning Walking
Yoga · Bike Trail · Northwood's Park · Idlewood Park

BALLROOM DANCE

Join instructors Mike and Toni Auriene for lessons once a week to learn 1 - 2 rhythms each 6 week session which includes the Waltz, Rumba, Cha, Foxtrot, Meringue, Tango, Swing and Mambo. Every participant must have a partner. The class is held on Tuesday evenings at Freedom Hall.

Dates	Skill Level	Times	Grades	Cost
February 21 - April 3	Beginner	7:15 - 8:15 pm	Tuesdays	$60.00/couple $90.00/nonresident couple
February 21 - April 3	Intermediate	8:30 - 9:15 pm	Tuesdays	$60.00/couple $90.00/nonresident couple
April 24 - May 29	Beginner	7:15 - 8:15 pm	Tuesdays	$60.00/couple $90.00/nonresident couple
April 24 - May 29	Intermediate	8:30 - 9:15 pm	Tuesdays	$60.00/couple $90.00/nonresident couple
June 12 - July 17	Beginner	7:15 - 8:15 pm	Tuesdays	$60.00/couple $90.00/nonresident couple
June 12 - July 17	Intermediate	8:30 - 9:15 pm	Tuesdays	$60.00/couple $90.00/nonresident couple

If you should have any questions, please call the park office at 263-7429 or stop by the office at 349 W. Birchwood during office hours Monday-Friday from 8:30am-Noon and 1:00-5pm to register for the class.

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YOGA
If you are looking for a way to maintain balance, flexibility and muscle tone or just want to "get back in shape", come join Katie Shelton for an 8 week class that incorporates gentle stretching with lightweight bearing postures, derived from the century-old practice of yoga. Not only will you utilize deep breathing and relaxation techniques to improve mental focus, you may discover an entirely new outlook on personal self-care! Modifications and progressions to poses will be offered so class intensity may be adjusted to personal needs.

No babysitting will be provided. The park office will begin taking registration on Monday, January 30th. Enrollment is limited and registration will continue as long as openings exist.

If you should have any questions please call the park office at 263-7429 or stop by the office at 349 W. Birchwood during office hours Monday-Friday from 8:30am-Noon and 1:00-5pm.

Instructor - Katie Shelton

Session	Dates	Time	Location	Location	Cost
Winter	Jan 23 - Mar 21 (No class Mar 5 or 7)	Mon & Wed	5:30 - 6:30 pm	Rec Center	$40 Resident $80 Nonres.
Winter	Jan 24 - Mar 22 (No class Mar 6 or 8)	Tues & Thurs	9:30 - 10:30 am	Rec Center	$40 Resident $80 Nonres.
Spring	March 26 - May 23 (No class on 4/9 or 4/11)	Mon & Wed	5:30 - 6:30 pm	Rec Center	$40 Resident $80 Nonres.
Spring	March 27 - May 24 (No class on 4/10 or 4/12)	Tues & Thurs	9:30 - 10:30 am	Rec Center	$40 Resident $80 Nonres.

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FIT N FUN EXERCISE
Looking for something to do? How about a class that burns fat, tones muscles, and strengthens your heart and lungs! Come join our instructor Anne Risinger for an hour class that meets for six weeks and includes walking, stretches, low impact exercises, resistant training with bands, balls and weights. (Participants should bring their own 1-5 lb weights.) Please check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

If you should have any questions please call the park office at 263-7429 or stop by the office at 349 W. Birchwood during office hours Monday-Friday from 8:30am-Noon and 1:00-5pm.

Session	Dates	Days	Time	Location	Cost
Winter	Jan 10 - Mar 6 (No class on Jan 26 & 31 or Feb 1, 2, 21, 22, 23, & 28)	Tues, Wed & Thurs	8:30 - 9:30 am	Rec Center	$30 Residents (6 wks) $60 Nonres. (6 wks)
Early Spring	Mar 7 - Apr 19 (No class on Apr 10, 11 & 12)	Tues, Wed & Thurs	8:30 - 9:30 am	Rec Center	$30 Residents (6 wks) $60 Nonres. (6 wks)
Spring	Apr 24 - May 31	Tues, Wed & Thurs	8:30 - 9:30 am	Rec Center	$30 Residents (6 wks) $60 Nonres. (6 wks)

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PICKLE BALL

Morton Park District has pickle ball courts at Birchwood Park. There are two courts next to the batting cages.

Pickle ball plays indoors at Red Rock during the winter months. There is no cost to play and it is open to everyone.

There are always extra paddles for play and balls are provided. If you should have questions call Ned or Judy at 263-7772.

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EARLY MORNING WALKING

Looking for a place to walk without getting cold or wet? Come to the Recreation Center and walk on the Fieldturf field. The program is open to the public. Participants are asked to wear clean, soft-soled shoes. No food or drinks of any kind allowed on the turf. Early morning walking is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:00 to 9:00am at the Recreation Center on 324 Detroit Avenue. Fee is $2 a week.

The Walking will continue through the winter months according to the following schedule.

Month	Date
January	2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
February	1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
March	2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
April	2, 4, 6

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PLAY DAYS

Do you need somewhere for your kids to play in inclement weather? Does your preschooler have lots of energy? Do you want to get out of the house? Join us at the Recreation Center beginning November 1 for an open playtime for the little ones to play freely and socialize at the indoor playground & on the turf with balls, hula hoops and more. Play Days will follow the Morton School schedule, if there is a holiday or a snow day, there will not be any Play Days scheduled. (No food or drink allowed on the turf.) Play Days are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:00am to Noon. Cost is $1 per child with a $3 maximum per family. Free to children under 1.

The Play Days will continue through the winter months according to the following schedule:

Month	Date
January	5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 (No Play Days January 3, 4)
February	1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
March	1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20 , 21, 22, 27, 28, 29
April	3, 4, 5

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SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS

FIT N FUN EXERCISE
Looking for something to do? How about a class that burns fat, tones muscles, and strengthens your heart and lungs! Come join our instructor Anne Risinger for an hour class that meets for six weeks and includes walking, stretches, low impact exercises, resistant training with bands, balls and weights. (Participants should bring their own 1-5 lb weights.) Please check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

If you should have any questions please call the park office at 263-7429 or stop by the office at 349 W. Birchwood during office hours Monday-Friday from 8:30am-Noon and 1:00-5pm.

Session	Dates	Days	Time	Location	Cost
Winter	Jan 10 - Mar 6 (No class on Jan 26 & 31 or Feb 1, 2, 21, 22, 23, & 28)	Tues, Wed & Thurs	8:30 - 9:30 am	Rec Center	$30 Residents (6 wks) $60 Nonres. (6 wks)
Early Spring	Mar 7 - Apr 19 (No class on Apr 10, 11 & 12)	Tues, Wed & Thurs	8:30 - 9:30 am	Rec Center	$30 Residents (6 wks) $60 Nonres. (6 wks)
Spring	Apr 24 - May 31	Tues, Wed & Thurs	8:30 - 9:30 am	Rec Center	$30 Residents (6 wks) $60 Nonres. (6 wks)

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CARDS, BINGO & POTLUCK LUNCH

Date	Activity	Time	Location
Mondays	Cards, Bingo & Potluck Lunch	9:00 am - 1:00 pm	Freedom Hall
Wednesdays	Cards, Bingo & Lunch with WE CARE INC.	9:00 am - 1:00 pm	Freedom Hall

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YOGA
If you are looking for a way to maintain balance, flexibility and muscle tone or just want to "get back in shape", come join Katie Shelton for an 8 week class that incorporates gentle stretching with lightweight bearing postures, derived from the century-old practice of yoga. Not only will you utilize deep breathing and relaxation techniques to improve mental focus, you may discover an entirely new outlook on personal self-care! Modifications and progressions to poses will be offered so class intensity may be adjusted to personal needs.

No babysitting will be provided. The park office will begin taking registration on Monday, January 30th. Enrollment is limited and registration will continue as long as openings exist.

If you should have any questions please call the park office at 263-7429 or stop by the office at 349 W. Birchwood during office hours Monday-Friday from 8:30am-Noon and 1:00-5pm.

Instructor - Katie Shelton

Dates	Time	Location	Location	Cost
Jan 23 - Mar 21 (No class Mar 5 or 7)	Mon & Wed	5:30 - 6:30 pm	Rec Center	$40 Resident $80 Nonresident
Jan 24 - Mar 22 (No class Mar 6 or 8)	Tues & Thurs	9:30 - 10:30 am	Rec Center	$40 Resident $80 Nonresident
March 26 - May 23 (No class on 4/9 or 4/11)	Mon & Wed	5:30 - 6:30 pm	Rec Center	$40 Resident $80 Nonresident
March 27 - May 24 (No class on 4/10 or 4/12)	Tues & Thurs	9:30 - 10:30 am	Rec Center	$40 Resident $80 Nonresident

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PICKLE BALL

Morton Park District has pickle ball courts at Birchwood Park. There are two courts next to the batting cages.

Pickle ball plays indoors at Red Rock during the winter months. There is no cost to play and it is open to everyone.

There are always extra paddles for play and balls are provided. If you should have questions call Ned or Judy at 263-7772.

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EARLY MORNING WALKING

Looking for a place to walk without getting cold or wet? Come to the Recreation Center and walk on the Fieldturf field. The program is open to the public. Participants are asked to wear clean, soft-soled shoes. No food or drinks of any kind allowed on the turf. Early morning walking is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:00 to 9:00am at the Recreation Center on 324 Detroit Avenue. Fee is $2 a week.

The Walking will continue through the winter months according to the following schedule.

Month	Date
January	2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
February	1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
March	2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
April	2, 4, 6

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BIKE TRAIL
The Morton Community Bikeway is open for public use on a year round basis as weather permits. The 2.5 mile trail paved trail starts at the corner of Jefferson, Jackson and Detroit Streets and continues west towards East Peoria where it directly connects to the Fon-Du-Lac River Trail.

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NORTHWOOD'S PARK
Nature Trails and Disc Golf.

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IDLEWOOD PARK
Swimming Pool. Adults 65 years of age and older swim for free.

Public Swimming

May - August

1:00 - 7:00 pm

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