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The
GUIDE
Winter/Spring 2019
Tulip Time
Plus:
National
Accreditation
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$1.3 million in
improvements
to local parks
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MEET YOU THERE! PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES PROGRAMS DEPARTMENTS
2 Special Events 6 Preschool 7 Nature Programs
3 Tulip Time 7 Summer Camps 8 Adopt-a-Park/Trail
4 $1.3 Million in Park 8 Youth 12 Kossover Tennis Center
Improvements Planned
10 Adult 13 Fitness Pass
12 Senior 14 Shawnee County Parks +
Recreation Foundation
12 Fitness & Wellness
14 Volunteer!
14 Sports
15 Golf Courses
17 Annual Programs
16 Shawnee County Trails
18 Community Center Room
and Gym Rentals 17 Helen Hocker Theater
18 Preschools
19 Facility Rentals
20 Old Prairie Town
22 Regional Parks
23 The Kansas Children’s
Discovery Center
24 Topeka Zoo
25 Directory
PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800
SHAWNEE COUNTY PARKS + RECREATION VISION:
“Shawnee County Parks + Recreation in partnership with the
citizens of Topeka and Shawnee County will develop and manage
accessible, walkable parks, recreation facilities and programs
through a collaborative leadership process that provides a long-
term perspective for how parks and recreation will impact the
livability and economic value of living in the city and county.”
SHAWNEE COUNTY PARKS + RECREATION MISSION:
“Shawnee County Parks + Recreation is an essential service
established to improve quality of life for all residents of the county
by proactively responding to changing demographics, emerging
trends while maximizing all available resources in providing
quality parks, recreation facilities and programs that enhance
the residents’ health, promote economic vitality and long term
sustainability now and for future generations.”
REFUND POLICY AND PROCEDURE
It is the intention of Shawnee County Parks + Recreation (SCP+R)
to offer a refund and/or account credit for participants who qualify
and meet the requirements. Participants who paid by cash, check
or credit card will be issued a refund by check. All check refunds
follow the County Treasurer’s bill paying schedule. There are no
cash refunds.
Letter from the
DIRECTOR
CANCELLATION
Programs may be combined or cancelled due to insufficient
enrollment. A full refund or account credit will be issued for
programs, sports leagues or shelter reservations cancelled by the
SCP+R Department. Credit card refunds can only be processed if
program was cancelled by SCP+R.
On Sept. 26 at the National Park and Recreation Association’s annual
SPORTS LEAGUES AND CLINICS, PROGRAMS, conference, Shawnee County Parks + Recreation formally received a
Certificate of Accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Park and
ROOM RENTALS Recreation Agencies. This distinction places us among the top 2 percent of
Refunds will be issued with a 20 percent cancellation fee if
cancelled by participant at least 21 days prior to the program start park and recreation agencies in the nation.
date. Cancellations less than 21 days prior to the start date will
receive a 50 percent account credit. Account credit shall be utilized The recognition is the culmination of a two-year process that involved
within 12 months. every member of our staff. Why go through such a process? According
to NRPA, accreditation is a distinguished mark of excellence that affords
SHELTER RENTALS AND external recognition of an organization’s commitment to quality and
improvement. Achieving accreditation is our commitment to the public to
OLD PRAIRIE TOWN/WARD-MEADE perform at a high level and to continually strive to improve.
Refunds will be issued with a 20 percent cancellation fee for rentals
cancelled by the participant at least 60 days prior to the reservation.
Cancellations less than 60 days prior to the reservation date will Benefits of accreditation include:
receive a 50 percent account credit. No account credit will be • Assurance that our parks and recreation services are well-administered in
issued if cancellation is less than seven days of reservation. Any accordance with approved professional practices
shelter transfer shall follow the refund policy. Transfers to a lower • Increased potential for external financial support and a resulting savings
price shelter shall not yield a refund. Account credit shall be utilized to the public
within 12 months. • External recognition of a quality governmental service
• Accountability to the public for responsiveness to meet their needs
CAMPGROUND • Improved customer and quality services
All campground fees are non-refundable including unused
reservations. Shawnee County Parks + Recreation becomes only the fourth CAPRA
Accredited park and recreation agency in Kansas. The effort has made us
REFUND REQUEST a stronger department and one that is now even better positioned to serve
A Refund Request Form must be completed by participant. Forms the public.
are available at parks.snco.us, SCP+ R community centers,
administrative offices or by calling 251-6800 and the refund request
form can be mailed or emailed to participant.
Send completed forms to:
John E. Knight
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation 3137 SE 29th Street Topeka,
Director
KS 66605 ATTN: Lori Anderson or via email: lori.anderson@snco.us
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2019 WINTER/SPRING 1
2018 FALL
EVENTS
FEB. 16 MARCH 11-15 APRIL 11
Daddy Daughter Date Night Spring Break Tulips at Twilight Uncorked
Big Gage Shelter House Shawnee North Community Center Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade
Time: Sat. 6-8 p.m. 286-0676 Botanical Garden
Fee: $40/couple; $14/additional Have fun socializing with friends in Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
daughter a positive, supportive environment. Fee: $50 per person. Event tickets are
Pre-registration required Stay active and maybe learn some limited to 300. Pre-purchase required.
new skills. Each day is a full schedule Age: 21+
APRIL 18 of games, trips, crafts and more.
Moonlight Egg Hunt
Age: 6-12 yrs.
Fee: $100 per person APRIL 7
Shawnee North Community Center Tulip Time Festival
at the Lake
Grab your flashlight and keep your
eyes open for sparkling Easter Eggs. APRIL 5-22 Ted Ensley Gardens/Lake Shawnee
The hunt takes place on the Nature Tulip Time Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Trail in the dark. Ted Ensley Gardens/ Lake Shawnee, Fee: $5 suggested donation
Time: Thur. 8-9 p.m. Doran Rock Garden/Gage Park, Age: 1+
Fee: $10 per person Ward-Meade Botanical Garden/ Old
Age: 5-12 yrs. Pre-registration
required by April 15
Prairie Town
MAY 8
Preschool Track Meet
APRIL 12-28 Central Park Community Center
Tulips at Twilight Time: Wed. 6-8 p.m.
Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Fee: $15 per person
Botanical Garden Age: 3-5 yrs. Preregistration required
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Age: 1+
Fee: $5 suggested donation.
Children 5 and under free.
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TULIP TIME
TULIP TIME INCLUDES THREE
POPULAR SPECIAL EVENTS:
TULIPS AT TWILIGHT
Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Botanical Garden
Becoming one of Topeka’s favorite special events,
APRIL Tulips at Twilight features more than 35 lighted
5-22
displays including larger-than-life illuminated flowers
and more than 40,000 multi-colored tulips. Bring a
friend and stroll along lighted pathways.
Enjoy live music and historic Old Prairie Town tours
on Friday and Saturday evenings. The garden is
open Sunday through Thursday for a more tranquil
experience. This event is hosted by the Friends
120,000 tulips; three public gardens; of Ward-Meade and Shawnee County Parks and
three special events Recreation Foundation.
Age: 1+
Tulip Time 2019 is set for April 6-23. More than 100,000 Date: April 12-28
tulips of multiple varieties will blanket Ted Ensley Gardens Time: 7-10 p.m.
at Lake Shawnee, Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Botanical Fee: $5 suggested donation.
Garden, and Doran Rock Garden and Gage Park. Children 5 and under free.
TULIPS AT TWILIGHT UNCORKED
New this year, Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Botanical
Garden invites you to Tulips at Twilight Uncorked.
Experience wine tasting from a variety of local wineries
and receive a commemorative wine glass. Taste locally
catered hors d’oeuvres while listening to live music.
End the occasion with our Sneak Peek of Tulips at
Twilight. For ticket information please call 251-6993.
Age: 21+ Please show valid id at time of entry.
Date: April 11
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Fee: $50 per person. Event tickets are limited to
300 and must be pre-purchased.
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL AT THE LAKE
Ted Ensley Gardens/Lake Shawnee
The very popular Tulip Time Festival at the Lake
returns to Ted Ensley Gardens again this year. Grab
lunch from your favorite food truck, enjoy musical
performances, visit the craft vendors, sit in on a master
gardener class and, of course, stroll the gardens to
view 60,000 tulips in bloom on a beautiful spring day.
Age: 1+
Date: April 7
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee: $5 suggested donation
Tulip Time is made possible by:
Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Foundation
Friends of Ted Ensley Gardens
Friends of Ward-Meade
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation
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Shawnee County Parks + Recreation plans $1.3 million in
local park improvements
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Shawnee County Parks + Recreation plans
to make $1.3 million worth of improvements 18 parks
to 18 local parks. Improvements range from earmarked for
new playground equipment and surfaces to
improvements
beginning in 2018:
park benches, concrete work, lighting and new
Aaron Douglas Art Park
signage. Some parks that exist as natural areas Austin Park
will be reassessed for purpose and potential. Bentley Park
Betty Dunn Park
The SCP+R Master Plan calls for identifying and improving eight to Clarion Woods Park
12 parks per year. This year, additional parks are being improved thanks to Collins Park
the Board of County Commissioners allotting $3 million in excess funding East Borough Park
dollars for deferred maintenance in parks and recreation. Eastgate Park
Some parks have already been improved or have improvements underway Hughes Park
including McKinley Park, Betty Phillips Park, Little Oakland Park, Giles Huntoon Park
Park, Hillcrest Community Park, Ripley Park, Shunga Glen and Skyline Lindbloom Park
Park. Major Palm Park
“There are 110 parks in Shawnee County and many of them have been Matthews Park
around for a lot of years without any significant improvements,” says John Meadowood Park
Knight, SCP+R director. “We have an individual management plan process Potwin Circles
for parks in which we review each park’s condition and needs and devise an Robinson Park
improvement plan accordingly.” Terra Heights Park
The plans are based on a standardized list of amenities that are Willow Park
appropriate for each park classification, from mini-parks to neighborhood
parks to community and regional parks. The demographics of surrounding
neighborhoods are considered and public input is taken on park improvements.
For complete details on planned improvements, visit parks.snco.us.
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2019 WINTER/SPRING 5
PROGRAMS
REGISTRATION
Choose from one of the many classes, activities, sports or other programs offered through Shawnee County Parks +
Recreation and we’ll make it easy for you to register!
• To register online, go to parks.snco.us and click the Online Registration icon.
• Forms may also be mailed, walked in, phoned in or faxed to any Shawnee County Parks + Recreation facility.
Shawnee North Community Center Toddler Open Gym
286-0676
PRESCHOOL Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6, Feb. 20-March 20, Preschoolers will get a chance to
April 3- May 1 develop large and fine motor skills
Time: Wed. 5:30-6:15 p.m. while socializing with peers. Adults
Tumbling bringing participants can help provide a
Basic movement and coordination. Zumba Kids Jr. supportive environment for exploration
Increases flexibility and motor skills. of new activities. Equipment provided.
Fee: $30 per session A fun and energy-packed dance fitness Age: 3-5 yrs.
Age: 3-5 yrs. class for kids only. Develop creativity, Date: Ongoing
build confidence and spatial awareness. Fee: Free
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Age: 4-6 yrs. Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Date: Jan. 12-Feb. 9, Fee: $30 per session Time: Thur. 9-10:30 a.m.
Feb. 23-March 23, April 6-May 4
Time: Sat. 9:30-10 a.m. Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Oakland Community Center 251-6953
Date: Jan. 12-Feb. 9, Feb. 23-March 23, Time: Thurs. 9-10 a.m.
Shawnee North Community Center April 6-May 4
286-0676 Time: Sat. 11-11:45 a.m. Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Date: Jan. 7-Feb. 4, Feb. 18-March 18, Time: Wed. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
April 1- April 29 Shawnee North Community Center Thur. 12:30-2 p.m.
Time: Mon. 5:30-6 p.m. 286-0676
Date: Jan. 10-Feb. 7, Story Time- TSCPL program
Tap and Ballet 1 Feb. 21-March 21, April 4- May 2
Time: Thur. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Storytellers visit Crestview, read books,
Develop coordination, rhythm and basic and teach learning activities.
Ballet and Tap moves. Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Fee: $30 per session Date: Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 7, April 4
Age: 3-5 yrs. Time: Thur. 10:30-11 a.m.
Fee: Free
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Date: Jan. 12-Feb. 9,
Feb. 23-March 23, April 6-May 4
Time: Sat. 10-10:45 a.m.
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Civitan Day Camp
NATURE
SUMMER CAMPS This camp is designed for young
people with developmental
Registration begins March 5 or other disabilities requiring
adapted instruction and increased
Looking for a well-supervised and safe supervision. Our structured routine
and staff ratio provides a successful
Programs
environment? We offer a summer filled
with a variety of fun. Campers learn new environment for campers
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
skills such as archery and canoeing while with behavioral and cognitive EXPERIENCES
developing friendships. Their days are filled disabilities. Campers should be Hands on learning opportunities. Class trips can be
with swimming, crafts, nature exploration, prepared to spend a large part tailored to meet curriculum standards or scout badge
sports, field trips and more. All camps are of the day outdoors and travel requirements with prior arrangements.
Kansas Department of Health and Education through the park as a group. This Contact terri.banden@snco.us, 251-6818
program is a Kansas Department Locations:
Child Care licensed for ages 6-12 yrs. Qualified • Dornwood Park
and trained counselors supervise small groups of Health and Education Child Care
• Warren Nature Area
Mon.-Fri. 7:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. A nonrefundable/ licensed camp. A nonrefundable/ • Skyline Park
nontransferable registration fee of $20 for each nontransferable registration fee of • Clarion Woods Park
week is due at time of registration. Balance of $20 for each week is due at time of • Other Nature Areas
$90 is due 10 days prior to each week. registration. Balance of $90 is due Fees: Set according to class size, adult
10 days prior to each week. supervision, and length of session. $2-$5 per
student.
Back to Nature
Adaptive Rec Building in Gage Park
Big Gage Shelter House FOUR SEASONS OF DORNWOOD
Age: 8-17 yrs. or up to 21 if
Bring the whole family out to enjoy a guided trail
Date: May 28-Aug. 9 enrolled in high school walk through the historic Dornwood Nature Area.
next fall We will continue a seasonal series of hikes through
Camp Connections Lake Date: June 3-Aug. 2 Dornwood this winter and early spring. You will
No Camp July 1-5 learn about trees, plants, the Calhoun Formation
Lake Shawnee Recreation Building
Time: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and history of Dornwood Dairy.
Date: May 28-Aug. 2
For counselor, manager Dornwood Park
Camp Connections North Age: Adult/Youth
and assistant manager job Time: All sessions are on
Shawnee North Community Center opportunities working with camps Saturdays at noon
Date: May 28-Aug. 2 contact Clay Neal at 251-6800 or
clay.neal@snco.us. Dates: Jan. 26 - Topic: Winter Tree Identification
Passport to Adventure Feb. 23 - Topic: Calhoun Formation
March 23 - Topic: History of Dornwood
Specialty Camps
Crestview Shelter House April 20 - Topic: Prairie Plants
Taught by YOU Fee: $5 per person
Date: May 28-Aug. 2
Do you have a camp idea but no
On this series of guided walks you’ll hear about the
Fun Zone Day Camp facility? Central Park Community
history of Dornwood when it was a working dairy
Center is available for full day or
Campers will spend a busy day at Oakland farm and learn to identify common trees, plants and
morning only camps. Our birds in Kansas as you explore the wooded areas.
Community Center involved in physical
classrooms and gym are available. Wander through fields that are being restored to
activities, arts, crafts, exploring nature, sports,
Contact Clay Neal at 251-6800 or native prairie, and see the rare cross-section of the
special events, swimming and more. Central
clay.neal@ snco.us to receive a Calhoun Formation. Dornwood Park is located at
Park campers will be transported at 9 a.m. to
facility price quote. This is a great 2500 SE Highland Ave. The walk will commence
Oakland and return to Central Park at 4:30 p.m. at the gate leading to the nature trails located at the
opportunity for teachers and
Camp is Kansas Department of Health and far east end of the Dornwood parking lot where SE
coaches. So bring on the science,
Education Child Care licensed for ages 6-12 25th St. dead ends. Dornwood trails are unimproved
music, sports, art, and specialty
yrs. Qualified and trained counselors supervise and feature varied terrain. Hiking shoes are
camps! Share your talents with recommended, no flip-flops. Trail walk will cover
small groups Mon. – Fri. 7:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
youth in the community while approximately one mile. Trail conditions will vary
A nonrefundable/nontransferable registration
earning a paycheck. The depending on weather. Please bring your own water
fee of $20 for each week is due at time of
possibilities are endless. Be and winter weather attire as needed. There are no
registration. Balance of $45 is due 10 days
prepared to present your restroom facilities available in the Nature Area.
prior to each week. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
curriculum and registration plan.
References are required.
Oakland Community Center & Transportation
from Central Park Center
Date: May 28-July 19
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2018 FALL 7
Tae Kwon Do Jazz
YOUTH Second Degree Black Belt, Parker The goal of this class is to provide a
Abbott with Sun Yi’s Academy will teach safe, fun environment for children to be
self defense tactics along with the art introduced to jazz dance. No prior dance
Youth Open Gym of Tae Kwon Do. Improve coordination, experience is required. In this class
Play is part of a healthy active lifestyle. agility, and overall physical conditioning. students will be introduced to basic skills in
Work on basic skills or practice new ones This class is for all ages, including both center and traveling across the floor.
in a social environment. Center staff adults. Participants may test to advance Students will learn a short dance routine.
provide a positive supportive environment. belt rank. Uniforms are required for Parents, family and friends, will be invited
Age: 18 and under testing. Classes are monthly. into the classroom for a presentation for
Date: Ongoing Shawnee North Community Center the last 15 minutes of the fifth class.
Fee: Free 286-0676 Shawnee North Community Center
Age: 7+ 286-0676
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Date: Ongoing Age: 6-9 yrs.
Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon Beginners Time: Tue. 6-7 p.m. Date: Jan. 7-Feb. 4, Feb. 18-March 18,
Advanced Time: Tue. 7-8 p.m. April 1-29
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Fee: $30 per month Time: Mon. 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Time: Mon.-Thur. 3-6:30 p.m., Fee: $30 per session
Fri. 3-5:30 p.m., Sat. Noon- 3 p.m. Karate
Tap and Ballet 2
This karate class is popular with students
Oakland Community Center 251-6953
of all skill levels. It will provide you with Shawnee North Community Center
Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-5:30 p.m.
improved mental/physical coordination, 286-0676
poise, flexibility and strength. Please Age: 6-9 yrs.
Rice Community Center 251-6976
wear loose fitting clothing. Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6, Feb. 20-March 20,
Time: Mon.-Thur. 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Central Park Community Center 251-6965 April 3- May 1
Time: Mon., Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Time: Wed. 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Fee: $30 per month Fee: $30 per person per session
Okinawan Shorin-Ryu is a hard style
of karate that emphasizes natural body Advanced Tumbling Zumba Kids
movement and stances. The program
Building on basic tumbling skills. Zumba® Kids is great for kids to stay
will improve mental and physical
Shawnee North Community Center active while building leadership and team
coordination, poise, flexibility and
286-0676 work skills as well as confidence, memory,
strength and is designed for persons of
Age: 6-9 yrs. creativity, balance, and spatial awareness.
all ages and skill levels.
Date: Jan. 7-Feb. 4, Feb. 18-March 18, Bring your friends and join the party!
April 1- April 29 Shawnee North Community Center
Beginners
Time: Mon. 6-6:30 p.m. 286-0676
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Fee: $30 per session Age: 7-11 yrs.
Time: Tue., Thur. 6-7 p.m.
Date: Jan. 10-Feb. 7, Feb. 21-March 21,
Fee: $30 per month
April 4- May 2
Time: Thur. 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Advanced Karate
Fee: $30 per person per session
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Time: Tue., Thur. 6-7:30 p.m.
Fee: $42 per month
Adopt-a-
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation’s Adopt-A-
For more
PARK/
Park/Trail program is designed to encourage the
community to take a hands-on approach to helping information
keep the county’s parks and trails clean, safe and contact Kim Atchison
TRAIL
attractive for residents and visitors through debris
pick-up and beautification activities. The program
promotes civic pride, appreciation, awareness and 785.251.6812
enhances the quality of life in our community. kimberly.atchison@snco.us
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2019 WINTER/SPRING PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800Arts and You - TSCPL Class
Enjoy hands-on art projects for kids with a
variety of materials and techniques.
Oakland Community Center 251-6953
Age: 6-12 yrs.
Date: Feb. 6, March 6, April 3
Time: Wed. 4-5 p.m.
Fee: Free
Moonlight Egg Hunt
Grab your flashlight and keep your eyes open
for sparkling Easter Eggs. The hunt takes place
on the Nature Trail in the dark. Youth will hike to
a special location. Treat bags will be given away
after the hunt. Parents are encouraged to walk
with younger children. Bring a flashlight and
wear your walking shoes!
Our
Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676
To enhance the park and recreation
Age: 5-12 yrs.
experience in Shawnee County through
Date: April 18
Time: Thur. 8-9 p.m. Mission charitable contributions of time and resources.
Fee: $10 per person; Pre-registration required
Registration deadline: April 15
Spring Break
Have fun socializing with friends in a positive,
supportive environment. Stay active and
We are celebrating 10 years
maybe learn some new skills. Each day is a full of powering projects through
schedule of games, trips, crafts and more. public and private partnerships!
Pre and post care included, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676
Age: 6-12 yrs. Join us for our annual meeting
Date: March 11-15 and celebration on April 2, 7:30am at Ramada
Time: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Convention Center, Downtown Topeka.
Fee: $100 per person
For more information contact Rachel Meyer:
501 Spring Break 785-251-2685 | parksforallfoundation.org
Check with your local center for activity 1800 SE 21st Street | Topeka, KS 66607
schedules during spring break week.
Oakland 251-6953
Garfield 251-6950
Hillcrest 251-6956
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2019 WINTER/SPRING 9Beekeeper Class Date: Jan. 2-23, Jan. 30-Feb. 20,
ADULT Master beekeepers, Steve & Becky
Feb. 27-March 20,
March 27-April 17
Tipton offer exciting opportunities in Time: Wed. 1-3 p.m.
Okinawan Shorin-Ryu beekeeping. Explore hive construction,
Okinawan Shorin-Ryu is a hard style installing the bees, and hive Date: Jan. 3-24, Jan. 31-Feb. 21,
of karate that emphasizes natural body management up until harvest time. Feb. 28-March 21,
movement and stances. The program This is a monthly class that begins in March 28-April 18
will improve mental and physical February ends in October. Time: Thur. 1-3 p.m.
coordination, poise, flexibility and Shawnee North Community Center Fee: $40 per person
strength and is designed for persons of 286-0676
all ages and skill levels. Age: 12 + Antique Trunk Restoration
Date: Feb. 20, March 20, April 17
Beginners Time: Wed. 6:30-8 p.m. Put on your old clothes and dig out that
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Fee: Free family heirloom in the attic or your garage
Time: Tue., Thur. 6-7 p.m. sale find. It’s time to restore your trunk to
Fee: $30 per month Attracting Pollinators Class its beautiful best. Supplies are purchased
by the participant and a list may be
Environmental Landscape Designers obtained at the center office. Instructor
Advanced Karate Elsie Gibeson and John Kerl will present
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Joyce Myers will preview your trunk after
“Attracting Pollinators’. We rely on you register. Class size is limited.
Time: Tue., Thur. 6-7:30 p.m. pollinators to fertilize 75 percent of the
Fee: $42 per month Shawnee North Community Center
food that we eat. Yet, up to 40 percent 286-0676
of all insect pollinator species are facing Age: 18+
Tae Kwon Do - extinction. Learn various principles and
Beginners & Advanced Date: April 22-26
plants to attract and maintain birds, bees Time: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Second Degree Black Belt Parker Abbott and butterflies in your yard and gardens. Fee: $60 per person
with Sun Yi’s Academy will teach self Free native plants while supply lasts. Registration deadline is April 16.
defense tactics along with the art of Tae Shawnee North Community Center
Kwon Do. Improve coordination, agility 286-0676
and overall physical conditioning. This Age: 12 +
class is for all ages, including adults. Date: March 13
Participants may test to advance belt Time: Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
rank. Uniforms are required for testing. Fee: Free
Classes are monthly.
Shawnee North Community Center Oil and Acrylic Painting
286-0676
Age: 7+ Instructor Mary Lou Gudenkauf will
teach the basics of oil or acrylics TOPEKA SHAWNEE COUNTY
Date: On going PUBLIC LIBRARY CLASSES
Beginners Time: Tue. 6-7 p.m. painting using the Old Masters
technique in a friendly group setting.
Advanced Time: Tue. 7-8 p.m. Computerized Genealogy
Fee: $30 per month Both mediums can be taught in all
these classes. Anyone at any level will Get started in genealogy and learn
feel comfortable and receive individual how to use your library’s print and
Airplane Club
attention from the instructor. A supply online resources. Receive a pedigree
Enjoy flying or watching indoor remote list can be obtained from the Shawnee chart and other helpful forms. Bring
control planes. A great chance to North Community Center office. your laptop or tablet to create a free
socialize and learn something new. Shawnee North Community Center FamilySearch account.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 286-0676 Shawnee North Community Center
Time: Thur. 10:30 a.m.-Noon Date: Jan. 2-23, Jan. 30-Feb. 20, 286-0676
Fee: Free Feb. 27-March 20, March 27-April 17 Age: 18+
Time: Wed. 9:15-11:15 a.m. Date: Feb. 7, March 7, April 4
Time: Thur. 10-11:30 a.m.
Fee: Free
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2019 WINTER/SPRING PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800Altered Books Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Mid Day Dance party
Date: March 6
Altering an unwanted book allows Time: Wed. 1-2:30 p.m. Come spend some time with your friends
you to express your creativity and in a local park, while listening to music
recycle at the same time! Hands-on Shawnee North Community Center from the Rec+Roll van. Be active showing
demonstrations and materials provided. 286-0676 off your best moves or enjoy socializing in
Age: 18+ Date: March 28 a positive supportive environment.
Fee: Free Time: Thur. 9-10:30 a.m. Age: 18+
Date: Tues. March 26 (Gage Park),
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 April 23 (Felker Park)
Make a Hardcover Book
Date: Jan. 2 Time: 1-3 p.m.
Time: Wed. 1-2:30 p.m. Make your very own hardcover blank Fee: Free
book using a simple 3-hole pamphlet
Shawnee North Community Center stitch binding. Materials provided.
Fishing 101
286-0676 Age: 18+
Date: Jan. 31 Fee: Free Whether you’re a novice or a beginner,
Time: Thur. 9-10:30 a.m. this is a chance to enjoy time at the
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 pond fishing with friends. Don’t have
Book Group Date: April 3 a fishing pole? No problem. We have
Time: Wed. 1-2:30 p.m. you covered. This fun program will be
Monthly book chat at Crestview. offered at different times and dates to
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Shawnee North Community Center accommodate everyone.
Date: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, 286-0676 Westlake
April 10 Date: April 25 Age: 14+
Time: Wed. 1-2 p.m. Time: Thur. 9-10:30 a.m. Date: Thur. March 21 6-7:30 p.m.
Fee: Free Thur. April 4 1-2:30 p.m.
Thur. April 18 6-7:30 p.m.
Button Jewelry Thur. April 25 1-2:30 p.m.
Learn to turn leftover buttons into Fee: $3 per session
unique, wearable art. Buttons and
other materials will be provided, but Adaptive Open gym
you may want to bring along buttons
from your own collection.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS A good time to hang out with friends and
get in some physical activity to stay fit.
Age: 18+ In effort to expand programs offered Age: 18+
Fee: Free to the adaptive community Shawnee Date: Ongoing
County Parks + Recreation will help Fee: $2 per person
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 day service providers set up a variety of
Date: Feb. 6 exciting programs that promote an active Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Time: Wed. 1-2:30 p.m. and healthy lifestyle. Individuals can Time: Mon. 1-3 p.m.
join planned group activities. Some of
Shawnee North Community Center the programs available are racquetball, Crestview Community Center 251-6960
286-0676 pickleball, volleyball, wallyball and Time: Fri. 1-3 p.m.
Date: Feb. 28 kickball. Other program ideas can be
Time: Thur. 9-10:30 a.m. discussed by calling 251-6949. Bingo
Fun with Washi Tape Dancehouse Enjoy an evening with your friends playing
bingo. Snacks, prizes and dressing up
Looking for creative ways to decorate Spend an evening with your friends. with the theme will be part of the fun!
with washi tape? Join us for a fun Music and dancing is good for mental Crestview Community Center 251-6960
time exploring how to add just the and physical wellbeing. Participants Age: 16+
right accents to your art projects. may even learn some new moves. Time: Mon. 6-7:30 p.m.
Materials provided. Music provided by a professional D.J. Fee: $3 per person
Age: 18+ Big Gage Shelter House 251-6800 Date: Jan. 28-Pajamas
Fee: Free Age: 16+ Feb. 25-Super Hero
Date: Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 March 25-Team Spirit
Time: Thur. 6-8 p.m. April 29-Western
Fee: $5 per person Pre-registration required
THE GUIDE
2019 WINTER/SPRING 11Senior Shuffle Board
SENIOR A chance to stay active while interacting
with friends in a positive social setting.
Central Park Community Center
Senior Basketball 251-6965
Recreational sports are part of a Date: Ongoing
healthy and active life style. This is a Time: Thur. 10 a.m.-Noon
great chance to show off your skill set Fee: $2 per person
in a positive environment.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Time: Mon. 6-8 p.m.
Fee: $2 per person
FITNESS & WELLNESS
Pitch Walk-n-Talk
Enjoy spending time with your friends This is a great way to stay active, rain or
playing pitch. This program provides shine while socializing with friends.
a chance for beginners to learn a new Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
game along with experienced players Time: Mon., Tues., Thurs.,
in a positive environment. Coffee and Fri. 9-10:30 a.m.
KOSSOVER cards provided.
Date: Ongoing Open Volleyball
Tennis Center Fee: $1 per week
All skill levels welcome to participate in
a supportive social environment.
Play Tennis Topeka Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Fee: $2 per person
Learn the game of a lifetime in just five hours. Time: Thur. 1-3 p.m.
Date: Ongoing
Our easy to learn format will provide you instant
success and fun. Our trained professionals will Shawnee North Community Center
guide you on a healthy, fun, social adventure. Crestview Community Center 251-6960
286-0676
Price includes a tennis racquet to keep. This Time: Mon., Wed., Fri.
Time: Fri. 1-3 p.m.
parks and recreation program will be taught 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
indoors at Genesis Wood Valley. 2909 SW 37th
Street, Topeka, KS 66614 Beginners Bridge Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
This is an opportunity to learn a new Time: Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Age: 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-17, Adults – 18+
Date: Sundays - Jan. 6-Feb. 3 and
skill in a positive supportive social
Feb. 10-March 10 (5-week sessions) atmosphere. Coffee and cards provided. Prime Time Volleyball
Age 6-8: 2-3 p.m., Age 9-10: 3-4 p.m., Age 11-12: Shawnee North Community Center
Recreational sports are a great part of
4-5 p.m., Age 13-17: 5-6 p.m., Age 18+: 6-7 p.m. 286-0676
an active healthy lifestyle.
Fee: $59 per person Age: 40+
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Date: Ongoing
TRY Tennis Topeka Time: Tues. 7-9 p.m.
Fee: $1 per week
April – May. Various classes offered starting in Fee: $2 per person
Time: Mon. 1-3 p.m.
March. We will offer adult classes, junior classes Date: Ongoing
along with adult drop-in tennis drills and play.
Senior Bridge
Game on Topeka! Play Tennis! Spend time with friends in a positive
social setting. Coffee and cards provided.
Central Park Community Center 251-6965
For more Fee: $1 per week
information Date: Ongoing
contact Daryl Greenstreet Time: Tue. 12:30-4 p.m.
785.273.0030
DGreenstreet@genesishealthclubs.com
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Time: Mon., Tue., Thur., Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Time: Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m. • Choose the classes that fit your schedule
Wed. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Take advantage of a great value
Evening Yoga • Passes never expire
• Good for any Parks + Recreation fitness
Racquetball/Wallyball courts Oakland Community Center 251-6953 class listed
A great chance to be active at your own level. Time: Wed. 6-7 p.m.
This is a drop in program, to reserve a court Exercise Can ...
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• reduce your risk of chronic disease
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Shawnee North Community Center • help your brain health and memory
Age: 18+ 286-0676 • reduce pain
Date: Ongoing Time: Tue., Thur. 5:45-6:45 p.m. • help with relaxation and sleep quality
Time: Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gentle Yoga Fitness Pass participants say:
Fee: $3 per person/ per hour • “I like it because I can take different Yoga
Central Park Community Center classes on different days.”
Wellness Center Time: Tue., Thur. 9-10 a.m. • “I like the flexibility because I don’t come
as regularly. I don’t feel pressured to use up
As part of a healthy, active lifestyle come Full Body Fitness my pass [because it doesn’t expire].”
workout in a supportive, social environment. • “I used to have to buy two [yoga] sessions to
Participants can work toward individual fitness Shawnee North Community Center attend classes on different days. Now I can
goals. Open year-round during center hours. 286-0676 just use my pass.”
Time: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:15-10:15 a.m. • “This allows me to go to other yoga classes
Oakland Community Center 251-6953 elsewhere in the city. I like having the
Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 flexibility.”
Fee: $50 per year adults Zumba
$25 per year students Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Fitness Passes can be used for drop-in visits. Time: Mon. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
THE GUIDE
2019 WINTER/SPRING 13tournament. 12U will play 12 league
games. Grand Slam league will play four
SPORTS double headers for a total of 8 games.
Lake Shawnee Softball Complex
Sports Office: 251-6970 Age: 4-18
Date: April 15-June 27
Fee: 6U - $65 per child
YOUTH 7U CP / 8U PP - $850 per team
10U - $1050 per team
Youth Volleyball League
12U - $900 per team
Participants will be placed on teams Grand Slam - $700 per team
which will practice once during the week
and play games on Saturdays. Individual Youth Coach Pitch
or team registrations accepted. T-Ball League
Registration deadline is Jan. 23.
Participants will be placed on teams
Age: 7-14
which will practice once during the week
Date: March 2-30
and play games Monday – Thursday.
Fee: $40 per person
Individual or team registrations accepted.
Registration deadline is April 17.
SCABA Baseball
Felker Park Complex
Shawnee County Amateur Baseball Shawnee North Community Park
PARKS • GARDENS • TRAILS • Association serves youth baseball Age: 4-6
EDUCATION • FACILITY MAINTENANCE athletes between the ages of 4 and 14. Date: May 27-July 5
Children 6 and under sign up individually Fee: $40 per person
CULTURAL + HISTORICAL TOUR GUIDES and team registration is required for
EVENTS • COACHING ages 7-14. All fees due by Feb. 1. All Youth Machine Pitch
paperwork and blackout dates due at 11U and 8U
SCHOOL PROJECTS • ADMINISTRATIVE League Meeting.
Participants will be placed on teams
Bettis Family Sports Complex
which will practice once during
Age: 4-16
the week and play games Monday
VOLUNTEER!
Date: April 2-July 12
– Thursday. Individual or team
Fee: 6U - $85 per child
registrations accepted. Registration
7U-8U - $1,360 per team
deadline is April 17.
9U-14U - $1,525 per team
Felker Park Complex
Shawnee County Parks +
Age: 7-12
Recreation has a variety Youth Soccer League
Date: May 27-July 5
of opportunities for
Participants will be placed on teams Fee: $40 per person
volunteers to help
which will practice once during the week
beautify and
and play games on Saturdays. Individual Blacktop Basketball League
preserve our natural
or team registrations accepted.
environment, serve This new OUTDOOR basketball league
Registration deadline is Feb. 27.
the community, will play evening games at Hillcrest
Bettis Family Sports Complex
raise awareness, Park. Registration deadline is April 17.
Age: 4-14
develop new skills Age groups will begin at 8U, giving
Date: April 6-May 4
and meet new younger players an opportunity to gain
Fee: $40 per person
people! experience playing on 10-foot rims.
League play will be full court 4-on-4 and
SCGSA Softball
will also be offered at 11U, 14U and 17U,
Shawnee County Girls Softball which is an age group not offered in
For more information Association serves youth softball athletes winter league.
contact Kim Atchison between the ages of 4 and 18. Children Age: 7-17
6 and under sign up individually and Date: May 28- June 25 (Tuesdays)
team registration is required for ages Fee: $40 per person
785.251.6812 7-18. $250 team deposit due at February
kimberly.atchison@snco.us league meeting. 7U - 10U will have 10
regular season league games as well
as a three game guarantee post season
14 THE GUIDE
2019 WINTER/SPRING PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800TBSA Baseball + Softball
Topeka Baseball and Softball Association (TBSA)
and Dornwood Girls Softball Association (DGSA)
offer baseball and softball for boys and girls ages
4-18. Registration deadline is April 1.
Fee: Baseball – 6U: $35/player
8U-18U: $125
Softball – 6U: $35/player
8U-18U: $100
Call Melody Rosencutter at
785-640-0822 with questions.
topekabaseballandsoftball@theplate.com
www.topekabaseballandsoftball.com
Option #1: Register online
Option #2: Print and mail forms to:
TBSA PO Box 1662
GOLF
Topeka, KS 66601
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Soccer and TetraBrazil. They have been tees. Many of the course’s holes offers a relaxed atmosphere for
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Along with traditional golf, Forbes
This is a new sport league being introduced Cypress Ridge offers FootGolf, a unique blend of
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will compete in games being split between www.cypressridgegc.com The game is played with a soccer
rubberized sports court at Gage Park and turf Cypress Ridge Golf Course offers a ball on the golf course but with
diamonds at Bettis Family Sports Complex. challenge for golfers of all ages and separate greens featuring 21-inch
T-shirt provided by SCP+R. skill levels. Located at the western diameter cups. The goal of FootGolf
Sports Office 251-6970. edge of the Capital City, Cypress is to kick the ball in the hole with the
Age: 6-12 Ridge offers 6,200 rolling yards fewest strokes possible. The course
Date: July 28-Aug. 18 of excellent golf with affordable is set up as an 18-hole par-66 layout
Fee: $40 per player anytime rates. It is located 1 ½ miles measuring 2,057 yards.
west of the Wanamaker corridor just
south of 21st Street on Urish Road.
THE GUIDE
2019 WINTER/SPRING 15ADULT
Adult Volleyball League – Session 1
Shawnee County
TRAILS
Women’s, Men’s 50+ and CoRec volleyball leagues
play a 6-week season with 12 matches. Players
must register as a team and submit roster prior to
first game. Registration deadline is Jan. 16.
Age: 16+
Date: Feb. 18-April 12
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation’s nearly 60 miles of trails offer a leisurely
Fee: $150 per team
stroll with side ventures into beautiful gardens, or a hike, run or mountain bike ride
up hilly terrain leading to panoramic views of the county. There are 30 miles of
paved trails and nearly 28 miles of natural surface trails running through forested, Adult Volleyball League – Session 2
prairie and open natural areas. Shawnee County Parks + Recreation is continually Women’s, and CoRec volleyball leagues play a
increasing the number and length of trails in our community while connecting as six-week season with 12 matches. Players must
many trails as possible. register as a team and submit roster prior to first
game. Registration deadline is April 17.
Shunga Trail – 8.5-mile paved Gage Park Fitness Loop Trail –
concrete pedestrian/bicycle trail 2-mile paved trail encircling Gage Park.
Age: 16+
beginning at 29th and McClure and Date: June 3-July 31
continuing east to SE 2nd. The trail will Deer Creek Trail – 2-mile trail from SE Fee: $150 per team
eventually stretch across Topeka. Golden to SE 6th and SE 6th to SE 10th.
Adult Softball League – Session 1
Lake Shawnee Trail – 7-mile paved Grant-Bradbury – Located west of
concrete pedestrian/bicycle trail Forbes Field, 2 miles of natural surface Women’s, Men’s, and CoRec slow-pitch league
encircling the lake. trails run through 80-acres of virgin single game season play a four-game season.
prairie that has never been plowed. The Men’s and CoRec doubleheader leagues play
Dornwood Nature Trail – 9.9 miles of area includes hundreds of native prairie an eight-game season. Players must register as
natural surface, woodland hiking trail species, some of which are scarcely found a team and submit a roster prior to first game.
accessible from SE 25th and Highland. elsewhere in the state. Registration deadline is Feb. 13.
Age: 16+
Landon Trail – 4.75-mile paved and Soldier Creek Trail – 1.8-mile paved
gravel trail along an abandoned railroad concrete bicycle/pedestrian trail from
Date: March 18-April 19
track running from SE 15th to SE 45th. NE Garfield Park to NW Lyman Road. Fee: $130 per team – single game
$260 per team – doubleheader
Azura Trails at Skyline Park – Four Orville Rice Nature Trail – 1-mile
single-track loop trails comprising 4.47 mowed grass single track trail following Adult Softball League – Session 2
miles of natural surface trails through Shunga Creek from SW Gage to the
wooded and prairie areas offering the Shunga Trail near McDonald Field. Women’s, Men’s, and CoRec slow-pitch softball
most panoramic views of Shawnee leagues play a 12-game season. Players must
County from the famed Burnett’s Mound. Oakland-Billard/Santa Fe Park register as a team and submit a roster prior to
Trails – 1.6 miles of paved trail. first game. Registration deadline is March 20.
Warren Nature Area – 4 miles of Age: 16+
natural surface trails beginning at SW Freedom Valley – .75-mile concrete path. Date: May 1-Aug. 9
25th and Gage east of Felker Park. The
Fee: $395 per team
trail includes a wetland to slow and Clarion Woods Trail – 1.54 miles of
clean runoff water from streets and single-track trail through a red cedar
neighborhoods. Many birds, mammals forest. Adult Basketball League – Session 1
and aquatic species can be found here. Men’s basketball leagues play a seven-game
Betty Phillips Park – .44-mile paved
season. Players must register as a team and
Welton Grove Park – 3 miles of trail.
natural surface trails. submit a roster prior to first game. Registration
Brookfield Park – .3-mile paved trail. deadline is Dec. 12.
Shawnee North Nature Trail – 2-mile Age: 16+
natural surface trail on undeveloped Date: Jan. 3-Feb. 17
parkland comprised of grasslands and Fee: $260 per team
wooded areas. The first quarter-mile is
asphalt paved for accessibility. Shawnee
North Community Park also has a .8
mile paved fitness loop trail encircling
the west side of the park.
16 THE GUIDE
2019 WINTER/SPRING PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800Adult Basketball League –
Session 2
Men’s basketball leagues play a seven-
game season. Players must register as
a team and submit a roster prior to first DISNEY’S 101 DALMATIANS KIDS
game. Registration deadline is Feb. 13. Based on the classic animated film.
Age: 16+ Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101
Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring
Date: March 6-April 25
Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and
Fee: $260 per team
101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws
onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable
Adult 7 on 7 Soccer League – characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm
Session 1 and delight all audiences.
7-on-7 soccer leagues play an eight- https://topekacivictheatre.com/event/disneys-101-
game season with a single-elimination dalmatians-kids-2/
tournament at the end of the season.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF
Players must register as a team and
THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
submit a roster prior to the first game.
A Deeply Powerful Drama
Registration deadline is March 13. Christopher, 15 years old, stands beside Mrs.
Bettis Family Sports Complex Shears’s dead dog. It has been speared with a
Age: 16+ garden fork. It is seven minutes after midnight, and
Date: April 8-June 10 Mon./Wed. Rec+Roll Van Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact
Fee: $475 per team The votes are in! SCP+R is excited to in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who
announce our mobile recreation unit murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain
is officially named Rec+Roll. Thank and is exceptional at math, but he is ill-equipped
ANNUAL PROGRAMS you to everyone who took time to vote. to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured
alone beyond the end of his road, he detests
We’re taking FUN to the parks! Meet
being touched, and he distrusts strangers. But
you there!
Preschool Track Meet Christopher’s detective work, forbidden by his father,
takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world
Preschoolers participate in running, Mobile recreation programs make upside-down.
jumping and throwing events. This it even easier to bring fun and play https://topekacivictheatre.com/event/the-curious-
event is 3 to 5-year-olds that have to where people are – and not just incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time/
not attended kindergarten. Select kids! We deliver healthy activities
three events: 30-yard dash, 50- and nature education all over town. SHE LOVES ME
yard run, hurdles, javelin throw and Rec + Roll is outfitted with balls, hula The musical that inspired the
running broad jump. Pre-registration hoops, games, art, fitness supplies movie “You’ve Got Mail.”
is required. and fitness equipment. Look for An intimate and touching romantic comedy with
Central Park Community Center the Mobile Recreation Van in your an endearing innocence and a touch of old world
251-6965 neighborhood, check our calendar on elegance. In this scented case of mistaken identity
www.park.snco.us or call 251-6800. and letter writing, two feuding perfume clerks
Age: 3-5 yrs.
have no idea that they are in love. Set in a 1930s
Date: May 8
The Rec+Roll van can be reserved European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia
Time: Wed. 6-8 p.m.
for visits to businesses or private and Georg, who more often than not don’t see
Fee: $15 per person eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts
Registration deadline May 6 events. SCP+R staff can provide
advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for
team building activities, active
the love letters that they exchange, but the identity
Daddy Daughter Date Night games, arts and crafts, or fitness of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and
activities. The Rec+Roll van is Georg to discover the identity of their true loves…
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and enjoy a glamorous evening! small stage. This is a great way to
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RENTALS
Room Rentals
Room rentals are available throughout
the year at our community centers.
Whether you are having a baby
Bright Circle TDC’s Creative Learning shower, birthday party, family reunion
Preschool Adventures Preschool or staff training we have a room to
accommodate your needs. Rentals
3325 SE Tinman Circle 300 NE 43rd St. include access to game tables in the
Jamie Brown, lobby. When renting at our facility, you
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and drink.
Bright Circle is a KDHE licensed TDC’s Creative Learning Adventures is a state- Fee: $30 per hour
preschool program serving children age licensed preschool program serving children Central Park Community Center
3-5 years old. We’ve been educating ages 3-5 years, August through May. TDC 251-6965
preschool aged children for more than 35 Learning Centers, Inc. has been providing high- Crestview Community Center 251-6960
years! We believe that children learn best quality, affordable early education in the Topeka Garfield Community Center 251-6950
through the natural play environment. community for 55 years! Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
The early years of a child’s life are most
Oakland Community Center 251-6953
important because that is when the Weekly themes combined with a research-based
characteristics of their personalities curriculum ensure that children are having fun while Rice Community Center 251-6976
and their own self-image develop. We learning and being prepared for kindergarten. Play Shawnee North Community Center
strive to provide appropriate activities to and positive interaction with teachers and other 286-0676
develop each child socially, emotionally, children support social, emotional and intellectual
physically and cognitively. Through growth. Special curriculum components encourage Gym Rentals
these activities, children are encouraged nutrition, physical fitness and socio-emotional
to learn through play, and develop growth. Our program spans all areas of a child’s Gyms are available for rent throughout
their skills through self-learning, peer development, offering a well-rounded, high-quality the year at our community centers.
education and teacher-directed activities. learning experience. Sport practices, staff team building,
We value not just learning, but the love tournaments and special event rentals
of learning as well. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 12 can all be accommodated in our
children per session. We have two classrooms that
facilities.
In order to ensure individual attention, are located in the Shawnee North Community
class size is limited to 15 students. A $35 Center. Parents are our partners and are
Fee: $40 per hour
non-refundable registration is required; encouraged to participate in classroom activities. Crestview Community Center 251-6960
tuition of $11 per day is collected at the Parent/teacher conferences are held twice each year Garfield Community Center 251-6950
beginning of each month. where parents help develop their child’s Individual Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Education Plan. Developmental assessments are Oakland Community Center 251-6953
Lake Shawnee Recreation Building, conducted twice each year and children who are Rice Community Center 251-6976
3325 SE Tinman Circle kindergarten-bound have an additional school
*Mon.,Wed.,Fri. 9-11:30 a.m. readiness assessment. Children must be 3 years old
Mon., Wed., Fri., 1-3:30 p.m. and fully potty trained to participate.
Fee: $50 per hour
Tue., Thur. 9-11:30 a.m. Central Park Community Center
*Mon., Wed. 1-3:30 p.m. Four different class times are offered: 251-6965
*We have reserved the Mon., Wed., Mon., Wed., Fri. Mornings, 9-11:30 a.m.
Fri. classes for only kindergarten- Tue., Thur. Mornings, 9-11:30 a.m.
bound students. This promotes a Mon., Wed., Fri. Afternoons, 1-3:30 p.m.
more efficient environment. Tue., Thur. Afternoons 1-3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $50 non-refundable registration fee/
$75 maximum per family. Class fees are $15
per session that are collected on the first day of
the month. A $40 annual supply fee covers all
supplies and snacks.
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