Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of May 3, 2010


Oak Lawn Park District Take Time for Fun Update for the week of May 3, 2010

Summer Registration:
Oak Lawn Resident Trip Registration Begins May 7
Non-Resident General Registration Begins May 14
Oak Lawn Resident General Registration Begins May 10
Non-Resident General Registration Begins May 24


Play! Oak Lawn - All Summer Long

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• Mother’s Day Brunch at Stony Creek – Limited reservations are still available for the annual Mother’s Day Brunch at the Stony Creek Clubhouse on Sunday, May 9. Treat your mom to a good time in a relaxed atmosphere. Families can enjoy an all-you-can-eat elegant breakfast buffet featuring: French Toast, Sausage Links, Hash Brown Casserole, Scrambled Eggs, Spiral Sliced Ham, Chicken Tetrazzini, Spring Mix Salad, Vegetable Medley, Sweet Potato Casserole, Assorted Variety Harvest Rolls, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Pastries, Juice, Coffee and Hot Tea. Cash Bar. Hours for the Mother’s Day Brunch are 11 am - 2 pm. The fee for this elegant brunch is $16.00 for Adults and $8 for children (10 years & under). Registration deadline is Monday, May 3, 2010. This event requires a registration form to be completed. For more information, please call Mary Grana at 708/857-2433 x2301.


• Preschool Open House – The Oak Lawn Park District will be holding a Preschool Open House on May 4, from 6 to 8pm at both preschool locations: Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St) and the Little White Building (9514 S. 54th Ave.). Come out, meet the teachers and check out the facilities. For more information, please call 708-857-2200.


• Statewide Kite Fly – On Saturday, May 15th the Oak Lawn Park District will be participating in the 6th Annual “Statewide Kite Fly.” This event, which begins at 10:00 am at Centennial Park (93rd & Nashville), is designed to create awareness for the Park District Youth License Plate. The revenue generated from the sale of these plates helps support park district after-school programming in Illinois. Bring the whole family out to fly a kite and learn more about this wonderful program. For more information please call the park district at (708) 857-2420.


• TRIP: Ten Chimneys – On Tuesday, June 8 the Oak Lawn Park District will travel to the Ten Chimneys Estate - home of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, the most revered acting team in American theatre history. The day will begin with a tour of a mystery location. After lunch we will head to Ten Chimneys for a tour of the estate. The estate’s décor and collections are intact and unchanged since the Lunts assembled them in the 30's and 40's. Full estate tour includes main house, studio, cottage and gardens. The Motorcoach will depart the Community Pavilion at 7 am and return at 6 pm. Fee is $110 for Oak Lawn residents and $120 for non-residents. For more information call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.


• TRIP: Chicago History Museum – On Tuesday, May 25 the Oak Lawn Park District is hosting a trip to the Chicago History Museum. Stroll through the galleries at you own pace on a self-guided tour. Experience the city’s greatest triumphs and trials in the Museum’s permanent exhibition, Chicago: Crossroads of America. Get a birds eye view of Chicago’s transformation in the Imagining Chicago Diorama Hall. The Chicago History Dioramas, created in 1932. Also on display is President Lincoln’s deathbed. Elevated car Number 1, Chicago’s first “L” train built in 1892 greets you on arrival. A Box lunch is included. The Motorcoach will depart the Oak View Center at 9:30 am and return at 3:30 pm. Fee is $45 for Oak Lawn residents and $55 for non-residents. For more information call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.


• Summer Day Camps - Register NOW for the Oak Lawn Park District’s Summer Day Camps. First session begins June 14th and the second session begins July 12th. Extended camp is available for both sessions. Camps are open to those 3 years of age through 5th grade at several convenient locations. Other camps offered this summer: Sports Camp, Horseback Riding, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Dance, British Sports and Special Recreation. Visit www.olparks.com for more information or call 708/857-2200.


• Preschool Registration – It is not too early to register for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2010/2011 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.


• Kids Grow – Fun with Gardening - The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a new gardening program for kids age 6-12. Kids Grow was developed so that kids can reconnect with nature by learning and having fun with gardening. Participants will learn to start and maintain their own flowering gardens. Crafts and other fun activities will also be a part of this program! Gardening gloves are strongly recommended. The program runs June 15 – August 19, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 – 11:30 am at Memorial Park. Fee for this class is $90 for Oak Lawn residents and $100 for non-residents. For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.


• Before & After School With FLASH – FLASH, Fun & Learning After School Hours - Register now for the 2010/2011 school year. The Oak Lawn Park District has partnered up with School District 123 for the 2nd year and is expanding to all 5 elementary schools, Covington, Hannum, Hometown, Kolmar, & Sward. The park district has also partnered up with School District 122 and their 4 elementary schools, Columbus Manor, Harnew, Kolb, & Lieb to provide FLASH for the 2010/2011 school year. For more information call the FLASH Director or the FLASH Assistant Director at 708-857-2420.


• 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. A parent or guardian must accompany children under age 12. 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.