Take Time for Fun Update for the week of November 9, 2009


Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of November 9, 2009


• Wrestling Club - Learn the skills and fundamentals of wrestling under experienced supervision At the Oak Lawn Park District. The Oak Lawn Park District’s wrestling club includes qualified coaches, meets and tournaments. Through its years, the wrestling club has had more than 100 IKWF state qualifiers. The wrestling club will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at a location to be determined, beginning November 9 from 6-8pm. Free for this program is $100 for Oak Lawn residents and $120 for non-residents. For more information call the Oak Lawn Pavilion at 708-857-2420 or visit www.geocities.com/olwildcats


• Producers to be performed at the Oak Lawn Park District — The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre production of The Producers will run at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., for two consecutive weekends: November 13 – 15 and November 20 – 22. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 pm and Sunday shows are at 3:00 pm. Tickets for this production are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adults and $20 for seniors and children. For more information on the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708) 857-2200.


• Gymnastics Registration - Registration begins November 9th for Oak Lawn residents currently enrolled in a program and November 16th non-residents currently enrolled in a program. Open registration for Oak Lawn residents begins November 11th and November 17th for non-residents. Registrations are accepted until two weeks after classes have started. Gymnastics registration is only taken at the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center (10444 S. Central Ave.). For more information call 708-857-2215.


• After-School Intramural Basketball Program — The Oak Lawn Park District and various Oak Lawn School Districts are jointly offering an after-school intramural boys basketball program for 5th-6th grade. Teams will be comprised of players from the same school, in order to build team spirit. Season is from December through March. Games will be played on Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 10 pm. Actual game times will vary. Teams will practice according to the availability of gym space. Volunteer coaches are needed. If you are interested in coaching, call (708) 857-2420 for more information. Fee is $95 per participant for Kolb, Simmons, Harnew, Columbus Manor and Lieb School. Fee is $75 per participant for Kolmar, OLHMS, Hannum, Covington, Sward and Hometown School. Space is limited. Registration deadline is November 17. A $10 late fee applies after the deadline. For more information, call 708-857-2420.


• Teen Theme Night - Teens in grades 5th -12th, come hang out at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Teen Center (9400 S. Oak Park Ave.) on Friday, November 20 from 6 to 9 pm for Beach Night. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and bring your friends for everything from cards to air hockey and Twister to Wii and dancing. No parents allowed. There will be supervisors present. Everyone ages 10 to 15 welcome. Admission is only $5 at the door or $4 if you dress in the theme. Best dressed in the theme receives a prize bag that night. For More information call Colleen at 708-857-2200 or email olpdteens@yahoo.com.


• Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League - The Oak Lawn Park District is taking registrations for the Youth Indoor Soccer Draft League at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.). This league is open to girls and boys ages 6-13. Teams will begin practicing December 12 and games will begin in January. Game times will vary. Age divisions are determined by the child’s age as of September 1, 2009. Early Bird registration runs through November 14. Early Bird fee is $69 for Oak Lawn residents and $95 for non-residents. General Registration runs November 15 – 21. General Registration fee is $79 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents. Late fees apply after November 22. Late registration fee is $89 for Oak Lawn residents and $115 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.



• Turkey Shoot Basketball Free-Throw Contest - The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting the 15th Annual Turkey Shoot free throw competition on Sunday, November 22 beginning at 11am at the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.). Teams will be made up of one parent and one child and will be grouped by the child's age. Parents may compete with more than one child. All ages welcome, but you must register in advance. Mini-basketballs and nets will be used for the younger children. There will be raffle prizes for all children participating. This event is free for Oak Lawn residents and $4 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.


• Oak Lawn Ice Arena Family Fun Night – The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, November 25 from 6:20-8:30 pm at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). There will be activities on and off the ice, a family skate and a mini lesson. Concessions will be available. Admission and skate rental are free. Those in attendance will receive discounts on class registration. For more information call 708-857-5173.


• Annual Breakfast with Santa- Join Santa for a delicious warm breakfast at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.) on Saturday, December 5, where you will get the opportunity to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Bring your camera for pictures. Breakfast includes 2 homemade French toast slices, 2 sausages and your choice of milk or juice and, of course, Holiday Cookies. There will be one seating at 9am. Registration is required. No walk-ins day of. Registration deadline is Tuesday, December 1. Fee is $8 per person (adults & children). For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.


• Seasons Greetings starring Donn De Santo - The Oak Lawn Park District is proud to present Donn De Santo and his wife, Rosie on Tuesday, December 8 at the Stony Creek Clubhouse (5850 W. 103rd St.). The afternoon will feature a wonderful buffet lunch and fabulous entertainment by this husband and wife duo. They will play standards as well as contemporary music, including music from the twenties. Sit back, enjoy some easy listening music and then join them in a Holiday Sing-A-Long. Doors will open at 12 pm with lunch at 12:30 pm and entertainment from 1:30 – 2:30pm. Fee is $14/adult. Cash Bar. Registration is required. Registration deadline is December 1. For more information call 708-857-2433 x2301.


• Teen Trip: Woodfield Christmas Shopping/Scavenger Hunt – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a teen trip to the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on Saturday, December 12. Spend the day at Woodfield Mall and enjoy a scavenger hurt, lunch and time to get Christmas shopping done. Everyone will receive a bag full of goodies including coupons with savings over $100. Fee is $20 per person. Fee includes a light breakfast, transporation, lunch & hunt supplies. Registration deadline is December 3. For more information, call Colleen O'Gorman at 708-857-2420.


• Skating Lessons – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter ice skating session will begin December 3. Classes are held on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton Ave.). Programs are available for those ages 3 through adult. For more information on class times and availability call 708-857-5173 or visit www.olparks.com.


• Letter To Santa - What could be more fun for your child than opening a letter from Santa that came in the mail to their house! The Oak Lawn Park District will have a mailbox just for Santa at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) for your child to drop his/her letter. Letters must be dropped off no later than December 4th. Please make sure that your child’s full name and address are included so Santa knows where to send his letter! This will put a smile on your child’s face for the holidays! Fee is $2.00 per child.


• Winter Indoor Aquatics – The Oak Lawn Park District’s winter indoor aquatics session will begin December 5. Programs are available for those ages 6 months though adult. Classes are held Saturdays at Richards High School. For class times and availability call 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.


• George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session - The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Rookie Session beginning Sunday, December 6. This program is geared for those ages 5-8, and is designed to teach children with little or no basketball experience the fundamentals of basketball. Each player will be taught how to dribble, pass, shoot and be introduced to the game of basketball in a positive environment. Classes will meet Thursday afternoons from 11:30am-1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.


• George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session—The Oak Lawn Park is offering another session of the George Shimko Basketball School Veteran Session beginning Sunday, December 6. The Veteran Session, for those ages 9-15, is designed for the more experienced basketball player. Each player will be taught individual and team offensive and defensive concepts and continue to work on their basketball fundamentals in a positive environment Classes will meet Wednesday evenings from 11:30am – 1pm at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Fee for this session is $66 for Oak Lawn residents and $81 for non-residents, and includes instruction and GSBS Stars Basketball t-shirt. Call the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420 for more information.


• Before & After School With FLASH – Registration is under way for the new before and after school program created by School District 123 & the Oak Lawn Park District - FLASH. Flash is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, fun and recreational opportunities to all children during the program. The program will begin August 25, 2009. For schedule information, please visit www.olparks.com.
Locations: Covington & Hannum Elementary Schools
Hours: Before school: 7:00am until school begins
After school: School dismissal until 6:00pm
Information: call Colleen at 708-398-6288 or e-mail at cogorman@olparks.com


• Preschool Registration - Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2009/2010 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.


• Visit the Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion - If you have to stay inside, than play inside! The Oak Lawn Park District’s indoor playground will be available for use any time the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.) is open for business. Open gym fees apply and a parent or guardian must be present with their child or children at all times. The indoor playground is a non-park district staff supervised area. The indoor playground is also now available to rent for parties. It can be rented alone or with a court to expand your party. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Call 708-857-2420 for more information about daily fees and party package prices.


• Massage Therapy at the Community Pavilion - Sandra Coffey is available by appointment only. Massage therapy is used to reduce stress, increase circulation and detoxify overexerted muscles. Open to men and women. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. To schedule a massage, call 708/857-2420.


• Personal Training at the Community Pavilion - Meet with a certified Personal Trainer who will design a program to improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance. Increase flexibility, improve body image, lose weight, and-in general-just make you feel good about yourself. Call for an appointment: (708) 857-2420.