Shrewsbury Parks and

Recreation Program Guide

February 2018-August 2018

Check Out the new playground

at the Festival Site Pavilion!

Mission and Policies PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

The Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Department will provide well-rounded, quality programs and significant

resources by anticipating and responding to customer needs, while enhancing the sense of a close safe

community for all current and future participants.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The City of Shrewsbury does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin,

disability, veteran status, ancestry or any other status protected by law.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

We encourage people of all abilities to participate in the programs and to use the facilities we offer. If a

program modification will make an activity accessible for you or a family member, our staff will be happy to

speak with you to make the necessary accommodations. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can

help you enjoy your experience.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The City of Shrewsbury expects reasonable and appropriate behavior from those who visit and use the

facilities and participate in activities. The Parks & Recreation Department has established a code of conduct

to ensure safety and enjoyment and reserves the right to deny admission and/or take disciplinary action

against any individual violating the code of conduct. A violation includes, but is not limited to, the use of

obscene language or gestures, disorderly conduct, theft, public intoxication, use of drugs, sexual

misconduct, indecency, harassment, failure to cooperate with staff, possession of weapons of any kind,

non-compliance with established policies and rules, any unlawful activity and any other behavior deemed

offensive or unacceptable. Staff will enforce this code of conduct.

General Information Parks and Recreation Department

Director of Parks and Recreation - Chris Buck

Recreation Supervisor - Lauren Mayer

Recreation Supervisor - Patrick Myers

Maintenance Supervisor - Skip Zaiger

Maintenance Staff - John Kaiser, Rufus Thomas,

Tim Snelson, & Thomas McGrath

Elected Officials

Mayor - Felicity Buckley

Alderman Ward 1 - Elmer Kauffman & Sam Scherer

Alderman Ward 2 - Ed Kopff & Rick Steingruby

Alderman Ward 3 - Mike Travaglini & Chris Gorman

City Staff

Director of Administration - Jonathan Greever

Director of Public Works - Tony Wagner

Director of Finance - Danielle Oettle

Police Chief - Jeff Keller

Fire Chief - Chris Amenn

Park Commission

Julie Dueber Maureen Hock

Jill Duvall Sue Kreighasuer

Greg Meyer Beth Parker

Matt Maranzana Nicholas Lindley

Marc Langhauser Elmer Kauffman– Board Rep

Hours of Operation:

October– April May– September

Mon– Fri. 6am-8pm Mon– Fri. 6am-8pm

Saturday 9am– 4pm Saturday 9am-2pm

Sunday 11am– 5pm Sunday Closed

Holidays The Building will be closed:

April 1

May 28

July 4

September 3

November 22 and 23

December 25

Contact information:

Shrewsbury City Center

5200 Shrewsbury Ave

Shrewsbury Mo 63119

parks@cityofshrewsbury.com

www.cityofshrewsbury.com

Pass Information Rec Pass– City Center Only

The Rec Pass includes use of the gym during open play, the weight room, and game room. Passes are

valid for one year from date of purchase. All guests must be accompanied by a pass holder.

Resident Non - Resident

Family Pass $170 $230

Individual Pass $80 $146

Senior Family Pass $28 $103

Senior Individual $18 $68

Guest (14 & younger) $2

Guest (15 & Older) $3

Super Rec Pass– City Center and Aquatic Center (residents only)

This pass includes the same access as the Rec Pass, plus admission to the Shrewsbury Family Aquatic

Center. Passes are valid for one year from the date of purchase and are only available to residents of

Shrewsbury.

Family Pass $250

Individual Pass $145

Pool Passes/ Daily Admission

Resident Non - Resident

Family Pass $170 $350 (first 4, $25 each additional person)

Individual Pass $85 $200

Senior Individual FREE $200

Resident Pool ID $10 (requires daily admission fee)

Ages 3-15 $3

Ages 16 and up $4

Nanny Pass $100 ( With a valid Family Pass)

Guest Fees (must be accompanied by a pass holder)

Ages 3-15 $5.00

Ages 16 and up $6.00

Park Information

Ackfeld Park Ackfeld Park consists of a total of 6.8 acres of land.

It is located at the intersection of

Shrewsbury Avenue and Sutherland Ave. behind

the Police and Fire Station. The park has a ball field and two tennis

courts. A sand volleyball court is located east of

the aquatic center parking lot.

Brinkop Brinkop Park’s 3.4 acres are nestled in a beautiful residential area west of

the intersection at Nottingham and Laurella.

The park has a playground, ball field, multi-purpose court,

pavilion, and restroom facility.

Hartry Park Hartry Park is the

smallest park located in the City of Shrewsbury. The park is one acre of pure enjoyment and is located at 4100 Exeter

Ave. There is a playground and a

multi-purpose court for all to use.

Wehner Park Wehner Park is

Shrewsbury’s largest park consisting of 31.8 acres. This park contains three ball fields, one soccer

field, two pavilions, two playgrounds, and two tennis courts. Wehner Pavilion is located at

7600 Hazel Ave., and the Festival Site Pavilion is located at 5200 Lenox

Ave. .

We will start taking 2018 park rentals March 1st at 8:15am, Pavilions are open April-October

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The Route 66 Viewing deck was deigned to further

enhance the quality of life for the residents and

community by showcasing a national landmark, His-

toric Route 66, with a local presence. It was also

designed to enhance the economic vitality of the

entire Watson Road Corridor between the Cities of

St. Louis and Sunset Hills.

Route 66 Photo Viewing Deck

The Sunset Room Your wedding day is a big day and requires a lot of planning. We are here to help you in whatever

way we can. Starting with our safe, convenient parking, and ending with our court yard, patio & spa-

cious event room. Our venue is the perfect place to make your wedding special. To help you along

the way we have a checklist for planning beginning a year out from the big day up to and including

your wedding day. Of course, you can plan any way you choose and our venue is flexible enough

that you can make your vision a reality. The Sunset Room holds up to 215 people. $500 Deposit

due at booking. This is refundable after the event as long as there is no damage and you are out of

the room on time.

Package A:

$800 Resident; $1300 Non Resident, Access to the room on the day of the event at 10am, must be cleaned up and out of the

room by the end of the contracted time. Access to an additional room on the second floor, for the wedding party.

Package B

$1500 Resident; $2000 Non-Resident,

Same as above

Choice of Access to rented room day prior or following event for extra setup or break down time.

Package C

$1800 Resident; $2300 Non-Resident Room on the 2nd floor

Access to the room day prior from 12pm-10pm for setup

Access to the room at 9am—Midnight on the day of the event

Access to the room the day after event from 10am-1pm for clean-up

Access to all the add ons at no additional charge

Add Ons:

Projector: $75

Bistro Tables: $6.00 a piece (11 available)

Patio Tents: $30 a piece

Extra hours for Packages A an B: $100

Wood Center pieces: $2.00

*All packages are subject to availability

*all packages include: access to: tables, chairs, prep kitchen, and bar area

Facility Rentals Multi-Purpose Room: Our multi-purpose room is perfect for reunions, hol-

iday parties, dances, anniversaries, birthdays and more. This room seats

up to 200 guests “party style” and up to 250 guests “theater style”. A prep

kitchen is available for storing and/or reheating food. Additionally, the room

has a built in stage area that can be utilized for presentations, or

announcements. There’s plenty of room to move around and mingle, so

make your next party a hit in our multi-purpose room. Deposit: $200 Sun-

Friday is $400 for residents, $550 for non-residents. Saturday: $500 resi-

dents, and $650 for non-residents, for five hours.

Knights Room

This room seats up to 50 people but can hold up to 40 people cocktail

style. The room comes with a mini fridge, sink, cable, round tables and

high top tables. This room is, perfect for showers, adult birthday parties,

or a small gathering! $75 deposit, this will be refunded as long as there

is no damage to the room. $40 for residents or $55 for non-residents per

hour.

Field Information

Meeting Rooms: For your next important meeting or special gathering, we’ve

got you covered. We have four meeting rooms that hold up to 40 guests “party

style” and up to 60 guests seated “theater style”. We also have one meeting

room holds up to 80 guests “party style” and up to 120 guests “theater style”.

Deposit: $50/$100, Residents: $30 per hour, Non-Residents $35per hour.

Do you need field space for your baseball, softball or soccer team to practice? The City of

Shrewsbury has fields available for rent!

Contact Patrick Myers at

314-647-1003 ext. 218 or at

pmyers@cityofshrewsbury.com to set up times for your team to

practice.

Fields are $15 per hour to rent.

Please note: We do not have lights on any of our fields.

Aquatic Center Information

Pool Hours

Mon. - Fri. 12pm - 8pm

Sat. - Sun. 11am - 8pm

Holiday Hours 11am - 6pm

Mon & Wed Slide Closed 6pm - 7:30pm

Pool opens May 26th, 2018

Pool last day September 3rd, 2018

*Hours August 13th—Sept.2 Mon-Thurs Closed Friday 4pm - 8pm

Sat.– Sun. 11am – 8pm

The pool will close at 4pm on Tuesday 6/19/18 and Monday 7/2/18 due to the swim team

hosting a home swim meet

Concession Stand Hours

Monday - Friday 12:30pm - 7pm

Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 7pm

Holidays 12pm - 5pm

Pool Rules

Guests must enter with a pass holder. Each resident pass holder may bring up to four guests.

Non-resident pass holders may bring up to two guests.

The pool will close at 4pm for home swim meets on June 19 and July 2.

No food, drinks, coolers or glass bottles may be brought into the Aquatic Center. Picnic Areas

are located outside of the gates.

Operating dates and times are subject to change.

On days with inclement weather or fewer than 20 guests in the facility, the aquatic center or por-

tions of the facility may not be open.

Aquatic Center Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s next birthday at the Shrewsbury Aquatic Center! Birthday Packages include

admission for up to twenty people with reserved tables and snacks. No food served after 6:30pm.

Call 314-647-1003 for more information or reservations. Reservations can be made starting May

1st.

After Hours Pool Rentals

The Shrewsbury Family Aquatic Center can be rented out after hours for parties or other special

gatherings. The facility can be rented as a whole or by small sections. Call 314-647-1003 for more

information or reservations. Reservations can be made starting May 1st.

Swim Lessons Shrimp/Parent Child

This class is designed to acclimate your child

to the water. Participating adults will learn to

teach their children water safety including

positions and introductory swimming skills.

Monday – Thursdays

Dates: Session I June 4 – June 14

Session II June 18 – June 28

Session III July 2 – July 12

(no class July 4th, class will be made up July

13th)

Session IV July 16 – July 26

Time: 10:00-10:40am (8 classes)

Ages: 6 months to 4 years old

Fee: $45/R $50/NR

Saturdays

Dates: Session I June 10 – July 29

Time: 10-10:40am (8 classes)

Fee: $45/R $50/NR

Evening Swim Lessons:

Monday and Wednesday

Dates:

Session I June 4 - June 27

Session II July 9 - Aug 1

Time: 6:30-7:10pm

Fee: $45/R $50/NR

Morning Swim Lessons:

Monday – Thursday: all levels available

Dates:

Session I June 4 - June 14

Session II June 18 - June 28

Session III July 2 - July 12

(no class July 4th, class will be made up July 13th)

Session IV July 16 – July 26

Times:

10-10:40am

Ages: 4 and up

Fee: $45/R $50/NR Saturday Swim Class:

Dates: June 9 - July 28

Time: 10-10:40am (8 classes)

Ages: 4 and up

Fee: $45/R $50/NR

SHRIMP– For children 6 months to 3 years of age. In-

tended to develop comfort in and around the water. Par-

ent accompanies child in the pool.

SEAHORSE– For children at least 3 years of age.

Teaches buoyancy, breath control, and introduces basic

water skills.

STARFISH– Child learns unsupported floating, kicking,

and beginning swimming skills. Front crawl and back

crawl are introduced.

GUPPY– Children continue work on front crawl and

back crawl, learn elementary backstroke, and begin

diving.

FLIPPER– Child is introduced to sidestroke, deep wa-

ter bobbing, breaststroke kick, and continues work on

other strokes.

SEAL– Child becomes familiar with dolphin kick, tread-

ing water, breaststroke, and continues developing pre-

viously learned skills.

SAILFISH– Students are introduced to the butterfly,

front and back crawl flip turns are taught, and endur-

ance is increased.

BARRACUDA– Students refine and review all strokes

and turns, build endurance, and learn Junior lifeguard-

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Aquatic Programs Swim Team

The Shrewsbury Swim Team is a member of the Municipal

Swim League. Team membership is open to swimmers

ages 6-18. Team registration and a new parent meeting

will be held at the Shrewsbury City Center on Thursday,

April 19th at 6pm. The meeting is required for all new fam-

ilies on the swim team. Team dues will also be collected

at this meeting. Returning families do not have to attend

the meeting and can drop registration info off at the front

desk starting April 19th. For more information visit the

team’s website at www.teamunify.com/rectlss

Fees: Pass holder $85 first swimmer $60 each Additional.

Non Pass Holder: $120 first swimmer $95 each additional

swimmer

Swim Meet Schedule

June 12th at 6pm Shrewsbury at Ellisville

June 19th at 6pm Ballwin at Shrewsbury

June 25th at 6pm Shrewsbury at Sunset Hills

July 2nd at 6pm Chesterfield at Shrewsbury

July 12th at 6pm Shrewsbury at Webster

July 16th Prelims 11 and older 7am at Manchester

July 16th Prelims 10 and under 7am at Manchester

July 19th 6pm Finals at Kirkwood

Aquasize classes

AQUA FUSION: Various resistance equipment including dumbbells and

noodles, are used in this high energy class to build cardio capacity and

strengthen main muscle groups. Great exercise to increase your strength

and endurance, leaving you feeling great and looking good!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:45-10:30am Tuesday, Thursday 7:30-

8:15pm

AQUA FABS: Are you over Forty? Do you want tighter Abs to help with

Balance? Do you loathe the thought of pumping iron in a gym but would

still like to build muscle and increase Strength? Then this FABSulous class

is for YOU! As we age, our bellies tend to get bigger, our balance becomes

a bit off kilter, and our muscles start to sag (especially the back of those

arms). Using various water equipment, FABS class will: tighten your tum-

my, improve your balance, and build major muscle groups.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30-11:15am

Season Pass - Allows you to go to any class during the dates below.

Dates: June 4th-August 31st

Fee: $85/R $95/NR

Water Aerobics Card - Allows you to go to any class in the specified

dates listed.

Session 1: June 4th-July 13th

Fee: $50/R $60/NR

Session 2: July 15th– August 31st

Fee: $50/R $60/NR

**No Evening Class on 6/19

River Walking

Looking for a great low impact

workout? You can come to the

pool and do some river walk-

ing. This is a go at your own

pace activity. This program is

for those who enjoy walking in

the river, but do not want a

structured class.

Dates: June 4th – August 31st

(Mon-Thurs.) (no class July

4th)

Times: 10-11am

Fee: $35/R $40/NR

Camps Park Program

Attention campers! You will not want to miss our traditional outdoor summer camp. Join us as we explore Wehner park, play sports, make crafts, and attend field trips! Weekly themes will have you dressing in crazy attire! This sum-mer we will visit Rockin’ Jumps, Color Wars will be back and much more! This camp will be held rain or shine. Camp is located in Wehner Park. Date: Monday - Friday

June 4th – July 6th

(No Camp July 4th)

Time: 9:00am – 12pm

Ages: 5-12

Fee: $175/R $190/NR

AFTER May 18th FEES WILL BE $195/R

$210/NR.

Camp Dragonfly

Young campers engage in hands-on learning,

exploration, social interaction and lots of fun!

Caring counselors lead arts, songs, games,

and outdoor activities that your camper will

enjoy. Your preschooler will make new friends

in our safe, structured camp. Camp will be

held rain or shine. Camp Dragonfly will be

held mainly in the City Center but will venture

to the park for activities.

Dates: M– F June 4th– July 6th

(no camp July 4th)

Times: 9am-11:45am

Ages: 3-5 (must be potty trained on first day

of camp)

Fees: $175/R $190/NR

AFTER May 18th FEES WILL BE $195/R

$210/NR.

Post-Camp Care (Park Program Only)

We will have extended hours for our Park Pro-

gram. After lunch we will play games, make

crafts, explore other parks, and one day a

week go to the Shrewsbury Pool. Children will

need to provide their own sack lunch that will

not need to be refrigerated. Price is per child,

per week.

Dates: June 4th– 8

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June 11th – 15

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June 18th- 22nd

June 25h–29th

July 2nd

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Time: 12pm – 3pm

Ages: 5-12

Fees: $45/R $50/NR PER WEEK

($34/R $39/NR July 2th-6th)

Camp Counselors

Paid/Volunteer

We are currently looking for camp staff for Park Pro-

gram and Camp Dragonfly. We also need Junior

Counselors! ! For more information contact Lauren at

314-647-1003, or stop by the front desk for an appli-

cation. Paid counselors must be 16 by June 4th. Ap-

plications can also be found on our website at

www.cityofshrewsbury.com

Camps Camp Brinkop

Come spend a week at Brinkop Park! We will play soccer, basketball, capture the flag and much more! After a morn-ing in the park we will head over to the pool to swim all afternoon. Must bring a sack lunch that will not need to be re-frigerated.

Dates: Session 1: July 9-13

Times: 9am-3pm

Ages: 6-12

Fees: $70/R $80/NR

Art Camp

Looking for an exciting summer program that

promotes exploration and creativity? Try

Summer Art Camp for ages 7-12! Campers

will draw, paint, and build their way through

exciting projects.

Date: July 16-20

Time: 9am-11am

Fee: $55/R $65/NR (fee includes all

supplies)

Pre-School Art Camp

Looking for an exciting summer pro-

gram that promotes exploration and

creativity? Try Summer Art Camp

for ages 3-5 Must be Potty Trained!

Campers will draw, paint, and build

their way through exciting projects.

Date: July 9-13

Time: 10am-12pm

Fee: $40/R $50/NR (fee

includes all supplies)

Sports Camp

All Sports all morning long, from a pick up base-

ball game to world cup soccer. Join us for a

morning of sports and only sports!

Date: July 16-20

Time 9am-11a

Fee: $50/R $60/NR

Lunch Buddies

Would you like to do Sports Camp or

Art Camp in the Morning and then stay

for Aqua Camp? Join us for Lunch Bud-

dies, we will have lunch at the City Cen-

ter then walk to the pool for Aqua

Camp! Must bring a sack lunch that will

not need refrigeration.

Date: July 16-20

Time: 11am-12pm

Fee: $10

Aqua Camp

Come cool off with us at the Shrewsbury

Aquatic Center! We will have games and ac-

tivities and lots of free swim time while keep-

ing cool!

Dates: July 16-20

Time: 12pm-3pm

Fee: $50/R $60/NR

Theater Shrewsbury Theater Camp

Theater is fun and educational! Through theater

games, acting exercises, and performance, par-

ticipants will gain confidence, team building, ar-

ticulation skills, and become familiar with many

aspects of performance while having a great

time. Experienced participants will also benefit

by honing their skills. The week ends with a

performance for family and friends!

Date: July 23-27

Time: 9am-3pm

Ages: 6 and up

Fees: $70/R $80/NR (includes t-shirt)

Mary Poppins Jr

Shrewsbury Youth Theater is proud to pre-

sent Mary Poppins Jr. March 8th-11th. You

can order tickets Starting February 8th, by

calling 314-647-1003! Tickets are $8.00 in

advance and $10.00 the week of the show.

Auditioning For The Musical Theatre This is a class for those interested in improving their chances of being cast in a musical theatre production. The student will learn about musical presentation, proper attire, resume construction, and musical performance techniques. Each stu-dent will bring two music selections on the first week appropriate for their age and gender and will perform a mock audition on the fourth week based on skills learned in the class.

Dates: Session 1 March 6-April 9th

Tuesday Evenings

Session 2 July 23-August 13th Tuesday Evenings

Time: 7pm –8pm ages 6 to 11

8pm-9pm ages 12 to 18

Fee: $45/R $50/NR

The Adam’s Family School edition

Join us this summer as Shrewsbury Youth

Theater presents the Adams Family The

School edition. Auditions will be May 5th,

the production will be July 19-22nd. You

can start calling April 16th to set up an audi-

tion time. 314-647-1003

Peter Pan

Shrewsbury Youth theater is proud to preform

Peter Pan November 8th-11th. Auditions will

be held in August. Please watch your email for

more information.

Adult Activities Stone Hill Winery Trip

Come join us for this exciting trip to wine country.

Nestled among the rolling hillsides of the Missouri

River, in countryside reminiscent of Germany's

Rhine Valley, is the little town of Hermann. Perched

prominently on one of these hills, with a command-

ing view of the village, is Stone Hill Winery. Estab-

lished in 1847, Stone Hill grew to be the second

largest winery in the United States. After taking a

tour of the winery we will eat lunch at Stone Hill’s

Vintage Restaurant, taste some wine and visit the

gift shop. Once we leave the winery there will be

time to shop around Old Downtown Hermann. Trip

includes lunch, motor coach transportation, tour and

wine tastings. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is May

3rd

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Date: Thursday, May 17

Fee: $70.00

Pick up/Drop off:

Crestwood Community Center: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Kirkwood Community Center: 8:45 am – 5:30 pm

Senior Social featuring Name That Tune Bingo

Gather with friends old and new to enjoy a catered lunch and a fun game of Name That Tune Bingo- a twist on an old favorite meant to bring back memo-ries of the good old days using music clips of 1950s and 60s hits! Lunch includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, salad, rolls, dessert, and soft drinks. Please pre-register by 3/12. Limit of 100 attendees.

Date: Mar 15

Time: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Fee: $15

Hannibal Missouri, Mark Twain boyhood home

We’ll find tons of exciting attractions when we ex-

plore this historic river town! Walk the streets of

Mark Twain’s boyhood home and see everything

through his eyes. First, we will explore the Mark

Twain Home and Museum. Then, we will have

lunch (on your own) at the Mark Twain Brewing

Company. Finally, we will have a narrated river boat

cruise before heading back to St. Louis. Registra-

tion Deadline: Apr. 1

Date: Wed., April 18

Fee: Res/Non-Res $70

Pick up at KCC: 7:15am, WGRC 7:30am

Return to WGRC: 4:45pm, KCC 5pm

Card Club

Meet us at the City Center for some Pinochle,

Bridge and other card games. The relaxed at-

mosphere and light snacks make for an enjoy-

able morning. Drop in players welcome; come

early to get your spot.

Date: 2nd Wednesday of every month

Time: 10:00am

Fee: $2.00

Join the Shrewsburians

We invite all Shrewsbury residents ages 55 and

older to come socialize with others in the commu-

nity! Learn about upcoming day trips and activi-

ties, enjoy entertainment and refreshments. We

also celebrate major holidays with our wonderful

catered lunches. Meetings are held the second

Monday of each month at 12 noon. Contact the

City Center 314-647-1003.

Special Events

Paw Party

Bring your dog to enjoy a dip in the

pool! Must bring current shot records.

Date: September 4th

Time: 6-8pm

Fee:$10 per dog

Dive In Movie Come to the pool for one last

party before the school year starts. We will be

showing a family friendly movie and the con-

cession stand will be open. Bring your rafts,

tubes or anything that will float and enjoy the

show from the water.

Date: Friday August 10th

Time: Movie starts at dark (approximately

8:45).

Fee: Admission is free, limited to the first 100

people.

No outside food or drink allowed.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt : Easter egg hunts aren’t

just for kids anymore! Kirkwood, Shrewsbury and

Webster Groves cosponsor this fun-filled Adult

Easter Egg Hunt. Bring along your adult beverag-

es, decorated basket and flashlight to find eggs

filled with special prizes and other goodies from

local merchants. Don’t miss this very popular

community event! This is an outdoor event held

rain or shine, so please dress appropriately. Park-

ing is limited; please carpool. Must pre-register,

no walk ups! Pre-register by 5 p.m. on Mar. 22

Ages: 21 and older

Date: March 23, 2018

Time: 8:30 pm

(Registration begins at 7:30 p.m.; must be

checked in by 8:15 p.m.)

Location: Wehner Park 7600 Hazel Ave

Fees: $10

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt: Bring the kids to

Wehner Park, Festival Pavilion for our Annual East-

er Egg Hunt. Kids will also be able to enjoy a varie-

ty of fun crafts and games. Prize filled Easter bas-

kets will be awarded to three lucky winners in each

age group.

Date: March, 24th,

Time: 11am-12:30pm (Egg Hunt begins at

11:30am)

Ages: 1-9

Fee: Free

National Night Out in Shrewsbury!

Join the Parks Department as we show ap-

preciation to Fire and Police for all they do in

our community. This event will take place at

the Festival Pavilion at Wehner Park. Food,

games and much more!

Date: Wednesday, August 1st

Time: 6-8pm

Sundown Park Party

Let’s get the summer movin’ and grooving’ at the

Festival Site Pavilion in Wehner Park. Live music the

starts at 7pm. Bring your friends, family and a blanket

to have a whole lot of fun. FREE admission!

Date: June 1st

Jazzercise is a calorie-torching, dance party

workout to put your abs to the test, with a hot

playlist to distract you from the burn. Our hour-long

classes— Dance Mixx, Interval, Fusion, Core, and

Strike — will leave you with that look good, feel

great, got-my-stride-on-and-you-love-it confi-

dence, and coming back for more. Start working

it…with Jazzercise. Arrive a few minutes early to

any scheduled class and let us know you are new

to get a special discount.

Schedule:

Mon- Thurs, Sat 8:15am & 9:20am

Mon-Thurs 4:30pm & 5:45pm

(no babysitting at 5:45pm)

Sunday 8:15am, 9:20am & 3:30pm

(no babysitting on Sundays)

For more information, please contact Kim Truka at

314-369-6526

Fitness

Tai Chi

True health & wellness comes from integrating the whole

person– body, mind, and spirit. The slow, dance-like speed

of Tai Chi creates balance, flexibility and calmness. Class

includes warm-ups that detoxify the body, postures that

stimulate every gland and organ, and movements that

loosen up every joint in the body.

Dates: Wednesdays

January 31-March 14

March 21– May 9

May 16– July 11

(No class July 4th)

July 18– Sept 5

Time: 1:30pm–2:30pm

Fee: $60

Weights for Women Learn body weight and free weight exer-cises to become stronger, regain good posture, and make everyday life easi-er. The National Academy of Sports Medicine had said that strength training for 2-3 times per week is essential for op-timal wellness. Exercises will be modified to fit your level and will be progressed as you gain strength.

Dates: Ongoing

Time: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-

6:30pm or Sat. 9:30am-10:30am

Ages: 18 and up

Fee: $50/R and $55/NR for a 10 class

punch card.

Sports

Fun Run Series The Parks Department invites you to

come out for a series of fun runs in Wehner Park. Each

date will have a different theme, Come dressed up for a

chance to win some prizes. No official time will be kept.

Cost: $10 per person, per run. $30 if you sign up for all 4

at once.

Each run will start at 8:30am from the festival site

March 10 - Shamrock Shuffle (St. Patrick’s Day Theme)

May 12 - Run for the deck of it (5 Card Poker)

July 28 - Beach Bash (Summer Theme)

September 8 - Be a Star (Movie Theme)

Recreational Co-ed Kickball League Relive

your school days and get in the game from the

playground. Come out and have some fun in

this recreational kickball league! League is a

minimum of 6 games, plus playoffs.

Begin Date: April 30th

Game Days: Mondays

Game Times: 6pm & 7pm

Fee: $125 per team.

Co-ed/Men’s Softball league Grab a team

and join us for another exciting softball sea-

son! All leagues are scheduled to play a mini-

mum of 8 games, plus playoffs.

Sign up: Returning teams have priority

through March 31st. Starting April 1st spots

will be filled first come first served.

Begin Dates: April 26th & 27

th

Game Days: Thursday & Fridays

Game Times: 6pm & 7pm

Fee: $350 per team; $175 due at sign up. Full

fee must be paid by Monday April 16th. Any

team not paid in full by that day will be taken

off the schedule.

Pickleball: You’ll want to be part of this already

popular new sport – Pickleball! What is it, you

ask? It’s a combination of tennis, ping pong and

badminton. You use a racket that looks like a larg-

er ping pong paddle and a ball akin to a wiffle

ball. It’s similar to tennis and badminton in service

rotation and play, but there is an underhand serve

that is not as taxing on the shoulder. Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays: 9am-12pm , Fridays:

6:30-8:30pm.

Fees: Free for rec pass holders,

$2.00 for non-rec pass holders.

10 punch Card Pass for $16

*There will be no Monday/Wednesday Pickle-

ball from June 4th - July 7th.

St. Mike’s athletics contacts:

Baseball: Jay Laue

laue3@yahoo.com

Volleyball: Marcia Paynter

paynter3489@sbcglobal.net

Basketball: Joseph Moore

7Joe7@msn.com

Soccer: Dan Kellogg

danmegan@sbcglobal.net

St. Michael’s athletic programs are opened

to all residents at parishioner pricing.

Dog Training For more information please contact the Greater St. Louis Training Club at

314-832-3647 or questions@gsltc.org

Just For You: Behavior and Training

Seminar (BAT 101)Orientation Seminar

This dynamic introductory class will teach

you how dogs learn and how to manage

common behavior issues. Attendance in

this seminar is required before beginning

any entry-level class listed below but there

is no obligation to register for any other

class. Some students find this seminar is

all they need to get started training with

their dog at home. Do not bring your

dog! This presentation is for owners only.

Dates: Every Other Wednesday (and

some Thursdays)

Time: 7:00-8:15pm

Fees: $20 per Household

Register: www.gsltc.org

Puppy Kindergarten / Elementary

Puppies 8 to 14 weeks start in the Puppy Kindergar-

ten class where puppies are socialized to many dif-

ferent people, puppies, surfaces and sounds in a

safe learning environment. Puppies 15 weeks to 23

weeks join the Puppy Elementary class and partici-

pate in the AKC Socialization Training Activity & Re-

sponsibility (S.T.A.R) Puppy Program (open to all

dogs of any background).

Dates: Ongoing

Times: Puppy Elementary Monday, Tues

day 7:00-8:00pm

Puppy Kindergarten Monday,

Thursday 7:00-8:00pm

Fees: $125 for 5 classes

Pre - Req.: Attend the BAT 101 Seminar

Foundation Manners

Any dog 16 weeks and older can start in

this class and learn the basic skills of a well

-mannered dog or the foundation skills for a

competition companion. Dogs learn atten-

tion and focus, being handled, leaving

things when asked, sitting politely to

greet people, relaxing on a mat, coming

when called, waiting at doorways, staying in

place and walking past distractions.

Dates: Ongoing

Times: 8:15pm–9:00pm

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Fees: $125 for 5 classes

Pre - Req. Attend the BAT 101 Seminar

Rally and Competition Obedience/ Tricks/

Games/CGC Prep

These are advanced classes for dogs that have already

learned foundation skills. These classes teach the skills

needed to compete in AKC Rally and Obedience competi-

tive sports. These are great classes if you are looking for

a fun challenge for you and your dog or you are already an

obedience enthusiast who enjoys the thrill of competition

sport. All dogs can now compete in AKC events, Including

mixed breeds so any well-mannered dog with the required

basic skills is welcome. Tricks/Games/Moving with Your

Dog/CGC Prep are all challenging, interactive classes,

where you and your dog have fun and strengthen your

bond through tasks. Dogs must have graduated from Foun-

dation Manners or the equivalent.

Dates: Check the website

Times: 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Wednesdays

Fees: vary; free orientation is offered for Rally Competi-

tion

Register: www.gsltc.org