Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center

Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center 714 W Detroit 961-9422 2008 Season May 24-26 then May 31-August 19

Open Swim Times
Monday - Friday, 1-8 PM
Saturday & Sunday 1 -6 PM
Closed on days Indianola Schools are in session.

Adult Lap Swim & Water Walking (18 yrs & up)
12:00 - 1:00 pm daily. $1/person (free with season pass)

General Admission
2 & under - free with paid adult admission
Age 3 & up - $3.25 Resident / $3.75 Nonresident

Punch Card	Resident	Nonresident
10 swims	$30.00	$35.00
20 swims	$60.00	$70.00

Season Pass	Resident	Nonresident
Individual (3 & older)	$56.00	$66.00
Family Up to 2 adults 18 and older plus 4 children 17 & under. Additional children $6 each.	$113.00	$133.00

Extended Hours for Season Pool Pass Sales

Purchase your pool passes or get pool pass pictures taken during these special extended office hours at the Parks & Recreation office. (2204 W. 2nd Avenue)

Mini Monet Classes for 5-8 year olds

In these class sessions, your child will have the opportunity to stretch their imagination and discover all the possibilities of art making through a variety of inspiring art activities. Projects will be completed to take home that day! Fee per session: $20 or $16 with Resident Discount Click here to register for any of the sessions below.

Prog	Day/Date	Time	Session	Registration Deadline
5008	Thurs 6/5	1-2 pm	Decorate a mirror	Friday, May 30 *
5009	Thurs 6/12	1-2 pm	Paint a puzzle	Friday, June 6 *
5010	Thurs 6/26	1-2 pm	Create a snowglobe	Friday, June 20*
5011	Thurs 7/10	1-2 pm	Paint a Coaster Set	Thursday, July 3 *
5012	Thurs 7/17	1-2 pm	Decorate a Party Mask	Friday, July 11*

* or when full

Picassos in Progress Camps

These camps for 8-18 years old meet Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon at The Creative University. Fee is $94, or $89 with Resident Discount. Sign up for all four classes and receive a $20 gift certificate from The Creative University. Min/Max: 6/15 Click here to register for any of the classes listed below.

Princess Camp Calling all princesses - this is a week you won't want to miss!
June 9-13. Registration deadline is Friday, May 30, or when full.

Everything Creative This camp will try a little bit of everything from clay and pottery painting to mosaics, and will introduce the students to our Glass Fusing Center and the very cool Metal Hippopotamus!
June 23-27 Registration deadline is Friday, June 13, or when full.

The Creative U Goes Hollywood The youth of our country are fascinated with the Hollywood set, so we are going to emulate the lifestyle this week. Starting off by putting our hands in a box full of plaster and writing our names like the stars do!
July 7 - 11 Registration deadline is Friday, June 27, or when full.

Bugs, Mugs and All Things Outside Not all camps are just for girls. The boys will love this one, too!
July 14-18 Registration deadline is Thursday, July 3, or when full.

A.S.A.P.

Artists 5 years old & up can participate in the Creative University's After School Arts Program (ASAP) on Monday, May 12, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Students will work with scrap and craft. Fee is $27, or $22 with resident discount. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 8, or when full.
Click here to register for program # 5014.

Family Horseback Ride

Sunday, May 18
3:30 - 5:30 pm

Enjoy an afternoon riding the trails at Camp Wesley Woods. The experienced wranglers will instruct you on proper riding techniques and the "do's" and "don'ts" of handling horses, before you hit the trail.

Catch a glimpse of history as you ride through tall native prairie and see a restored sod house. When you return to the main camp, enjoy some s'mores - a campfire favorite. Riders are asked to wear long pants and hard-soled shoes. Riding helmets are required and will be provided. All youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Fee is $28, or $23 with Resident Discount. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 8, or when full. Click here to register.

Pie Day

Adults 55 or better are invited to enjoy fresh pie on Tuesday, May 13, at 1:00 p.m. at the Indianola Activity Center. For added fun, participants will be able to play the Corn Toss game. Corn Toss is easy on the body, competitive fun and spectators enjoy it, too. Pies provided courtesy of Community State Bank.

The Activity Center is located at 2204 W. 2nd Avenue (Hwy 92 West).

Cheesecake Factory - Jordan Creek Mall Trip

	Treat yourself to the Cheesecake Factory’s lunch menu and the grand selection of delicious cheesecakes! You can buy one piece or an entire cake to take home for the freezer! Bring along a friend to shop or sightsee in the cool, air-conditioned mall. We will give you front door service arriving and departing the mall.
Min/Max: 10/12 Time: Depart Indianola Activity Center at 10:00 a.m., return at 3:00 p.m. Fee: $10 ($8 with Resident Discount) Meal not included in fee. Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 27, or when full

Maurie Goode & the Country Gentlemen

Friday, May 30 7-10 PM Indianola Activity Center (2204 W. 2nd Avenue) On the last Friday night of each month, the Indianola Area Senior Center holds a fundraiser dance featuring the classic country sounds of Maurie Goode & the Country Gentlemen. All ages are invited. Cost is $5.00 at the door.

Birthday Party

May Birthday Party
Adults 55 or better are invited to a birthday party on Wednesday, May 21, at 12:40 p.m. at the Indianola Activity Center. Everyone is invited to attend regardless of the month of their birthday.

Those with May birthdays are encouraged to call (515) 961-9420 to have their names added to the birthday list. The Activity Center is located at 2204 W. 2nd Avenue (Hwy 92 West). Cake and ice cream provided courtesy of Peoples Bank.

Bakery Bingo

Tuesday, May 27 1:00 PM
Indianola Activity Center

Adults 55 or better are invited to play Bakery Bingo on the last Tuesday of each month. HyVee donates cakes, cupcakes, bread and other baked products for our event.

Ken Rasko Memorial Horseshoe League

Thursdays at 6:00 PM Pickard Park May 3 - July 26

Opportunities for horseshoe enthusiasts! This is a nationally sanctioned league - come join the fun!
Fee: $25 (Membership fee for Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitching Association)
Call Gerald Weeks at 961-4656.

Indianola Parks and Recreation offers a T-ball league for 5-7 year old boys and girls. The six week instructional program is coached by adult volunteers. Fundamental throwing, catching, hitting and base running skills are developed through practices and games.

Practices may begin the week of June 2 and games will be played June 18 - July 16. Fee includes a team T-shirt and cap. Games will be paid at Moats Park & Pickard Park youth ball fields on Monday and/or Wednesdays, at 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 pm. Fee is $34.00, or $29.00 with resident discount. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 8. To register, call (515) 961-9420 or visit www.indianolaparks.com.
Click here to register.

TBall League Volunteer Coaches Needed

We are looking for enthusiastic adults who enjoy working with children. Your assistance is needed to maintain quality programs at affordable prices. There will be a coaches' meeting on Wednesday, May 21, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Indianola Activity Center Conference Room. Click here to register as a T-Ball Coach. (No cost)

Hershey's Track Meet

This free annual event will be held Tuesday, May 13, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at the Bill Buxton Stadium, Simpson College. Open to all area youth ages 14 and under, as of December 21, 2008.

Athletes can participate in up to three track and field events. Age groups divided for boys and girls into 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14. Winners of each event will advance to the state meet in ages 9-14 only.
Register and turn in entry form no later than 5PM on Friday, May 11.
Click here to register and click here to download the entry form, or call (515) 961-9420.

Summer Swim Team

This recreational program competes against other communities. (Not a learn-to-swim program). Everyone will swim at meets. Fee includes all practices, meets, transportation, and conference dues. All parents must help with at least one home meet. Regular meets are held on Monday evenings.

Head Coach will be Kurt Lickiss. For swimmers 8 years & under through high school (prior to May 27). Practices held Monday - Friday from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center. Registration deadline: Monday, May 19. Fee: $67, or $62 with Resident Discount. Click here to register.

Youth Tennis

Why not take a swing at tennis this summer? All that's needed is a pair of sneakers and the willingness to learn and have fun. Tennis skills will be taught through a variety of games, relays and drills. We will also utilize the new Quickstart Tennis program which provides age appropriate equipment and lessons. An advanced class is being offered for older players or anyone age 10 & up who has previous tennis experience.

An optional T-shirt may be purchased for $6. If you would like the optional T-shirt, you must select the Extra Fee Option and the T-shirt size.

Location: Tennis Courts south of Middle School
Min/Max: 8/16
Fee: $25, or $20 with resident discount. $6 T-shirt option.

Session I June 3 - June 26
Meets Tuesdays/Thursdays
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 21, or when full
Prog# Time Age
4829 9:00 - 9:50 am 6-8 yrs/beg (section full - wait list only)
4830 10:00 - 10:50 am 9-11 yrs/beg
4831 11:00 - 11:50 am 10-12 yrs/beg
4832 12:00 - 12:50 pm 12-14 yrs/adv

Session II July 8 - July 31
Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays
Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 25, or when full
Prog# Time Age
4833 6:00 - 6:50 pm 6-10 yrs * (section full - wait list only)
4834 7:00 - 7:50 pm 11-14 yrs*
* Participants will be split into smaller groups based on age/ability.

Click here to register for any of the tennis sections listed above.

Just Tri It Youth Triathlon

Swim, bike, run! Start exercising now for this mini-triathlon for kids age 7-14 years old. Kids will be divided into age groups: 7-10 year olds will swim 50 yards, bike 1 mile and run 1/4 mile. 11-14 year olds will swim 100 yards, bike 2 miles and run 1/2 mile. Participants will begin by swimming at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, then proceed to biking around blocked-off neighborhood streets, and finish with the run at the Simpson College track. Participants must have their own bike, wear a helmet and shoes during the bike portion of the event. T-shirt included in registration fee.

Registration deadline is Friday, May 23, or when full. Fee is $20, or $15 with resident discount.
Click here to register!

Chicometrics

Next Session June 2 - July 23

This popular deep muscle toning program develops muscular tone and skeletal strength so you look good and feel great. Measure your progress - after only 3-4 one hour sessions, you can expect to trim as much as 1 to 2 inches from the hips, thighs and abdominal areas. Absolutely no impact - based on isotonic and isometric principles for fast toning results. Also great for helping with aches and pains.

This class taught by Alice Gaumer meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-8 PM at the Warren County Administration Building Gym. Ages: 16 years & up unless accompanied by an adult.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 27, or when full. Fee is $34.

Click here to register for program 4858.

T Ball Instruction

This instructional program will teach boys and girls between the ages of 4-7 years the basic fundamentals of T-ball, with emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Let your youngster develop his/her enthusiasm and desire to play, while gaining knowledge of the game. Players need to bring their ball glove and wear tennis shoes or baseball/softball cleats. The last day of class will be Parent's Day. Meets Tuesdays or Thursdays, mid-June to mid-July.
Fee is $16.25, or $13.00 with resident discount - $6 T-shirt option. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 28, or when full.

Click here for program dates and times and to register.


High School Soccer Camp

This camp for 6-14 year olds will be taught by head high school girls and boys soccer coaches, Jan Sarlat-Aldridge and Darko Blazevic. Players will be coached according to age groups and ability. Each player will learn new or improve their soccer skills, tactics and techniques while having fun. Small-sided games will be played at the end of each session. Fee is $32 or $27 with Resident Discount - $6 T-shirt optional (Fee includes $2 field improvement fee)

Program #	Dates	Day	Time	Age
Click here to register for Program 4874	June 9-20	M/W/F	6:00 - 7:00 pm	6-9 yrs
Click here to register for Program 4875	June 10-19	T/Th	6:00 - 7:30 pm	10-14 yrs

Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 29, or when full.

Hooping

This class will teach you how to use a hula hoop for a full body workout. Benefits include full body toning, helps build cardiovascular endurance, improves balance, coordination and is FUN! The use of a custom-sized, professionally made hoop makes it easy for everyone to hoop regardless of age, size & perceived ability. In this class you will learn to hoop around your waist, how to walk and turn in circles while hooping, use the hoop to tone the arms and more.

Participants can purchase a hoop from the instructor Mendi Borts. Contact her at 961-4159 for details.
Hoops range in price from $20.00 - $30.00.

Spring Planting Parties

Welcome spring and help make Indianola bloom by joining Cathy Nutting, City Horticulturist, for a Spring Planting Party! Bring a friend, your favorite trowel or hoe and get your hands dirty to make Indianola parks beautiful! If your family or group is interested in planting, please call Cathy at 961-9425 or send an email.

May Garden Tips

• Begin planting trees, shrubs, and perennials.
• Divide and transplant perennials after flowering,
• Plant annuals after danger of frost is past (May 15)
• Encourage butterflies and bees by planting native species.
• Deadhead spring bulbs when they are done flowering to direct energy back into bulbs. Do not remove foliage; let it die back naturally.
• Prune spring flowering trees and shrubs (crabapple, forsythia, lilac, viburnum) immediately after blooming. Pruning later in the season would remove all of next spring’s blooms.
• Avoid pruning oaks and elms between mid-April and mid-July.
• Apply 3 to 4 inches of mulch around plants. This will reduce weeds, conserve moisture, and keep roots cool.
• Keep weeds controlled; they are easier to pull when small. Avoid deep cultivation around shallow rooted plants.
• Stake tall and floppy perennials as they grow.
• Monitor all plants regularly for disease and insect problems. Problems are easier to control if detected early.
• Check evergreens, especially spruce, for spider mites. Treat as new growth begins if needed. Place a white sheet of paper under branch and tap lightly, looking for moving pin-head size spots to see spider mites.
• Apply fungicide sprays to roses to control diseases such as blackspot.
• Take time to enjoy spring. Happy gardening!