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1 929 North 4 th Street Mankato, MN info@mankatoleep.org March 2014 A Note from the Director, Mandy Hunecke March is here and not only does that mean the weather is going to get warmer, it also means Special Olympics Tournament time! Our 8 basketball teams and 13 swimmers will be competing in Regional and State Tournaments. Family, friends and staff are always encouraged to attend these events and we d love to see you there. More information about these events can be found on our website: Speaking of Special Olympics, last month we had over 30 plungers take a leap in to a frozen pond in support of our Special Olympics athletes. They raised over $5,000 as a team. A portion of the funds raised online will come directly back to our team to help offset competition fees. Though the water was cold the team agreed they were freezin for a reason! With summer right around the corner we have begun planning all of our warm weather favorites. As always, we are continuously looking for new programming ideas and we d love to hear from you! We look forward to seeing you this month and can t wait to continue serving you in the future. Spring Fling Dance Grab your friends and join us to dance the night away. This month we ll celebrate the coming of our long awaited spring! Pop and water will be for sale for $1. Caregivers get in for free. Date: March 21, 2014 Cost: $7 Time: 7-9 pm Location: Mankato National Guard Armory 100 Martin Luther King Drive Help Spread the Word to End the R-word In 2008, Special Olympics started a website to help in the fight against the use of the R-word. According to their website, The R-word is the word 'retard(ed)'. Why does it hurt? The R-word hurts because it is exclusive. It s offensive. It s derogatory. The R-word is hate speech. On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 take the pledge online at to help promote a new R-word, RESPECT. LEEP believes the use of the r-word is inappropriate and more importantly, hurtful. Please join us in support of this project. Vacation Opportunities Summer will be here before we know it and you know what that means- LEEP s Vacation package is on its way! LEEP has taken some fabulous vacations in years past, and this year is no different! We look forward to continuing to travel around the world with you. A new opportunity we have begun to offer is the option for personalized vacations. Have you ever wanted to take a trip with 3 of your best friends or roommates but didn t know where/how to get started? Give us a call and we can work with you on your budget to help make your dreams come true! When you receive your package, take some time to read through the policies and registration procedures as some things have changed. Please pay special attention to the changes in deposit amounts and payment due dates. In order for LEEP to ensure we do our best to accommodate our traveler s needs we will be strictly adhering to these. Vacation registrations are requested by Tuesday, April 8, If you have suggestions of a place you would like to visit please contact Mandy Hunecke by at: director@mankatoleep.org or by calling the LEEP Office at

2 Special Olympics Information Every athlete must have a current Special Olympics Release Form on file before participating in a sport. These forms require a doctor s signature and could take time to complete, so if you are in question as to whether you have this form completed, please call LEEP at and we can verify it for you. This form must be updated every three years. All athletes must be a member of LEEP before participating in any LEEP activities. After the athletes have registered for their sports, LEEP will mail out specific information regarding practice times, tournament dates, what to wear, etc. Special Olympics is available for anyone over the age of 8 years. LEEP will attempt to place younger athletes together. Special Olympics Athletics & Volleyball SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETICS (Track & Field) On your mark, get set, go!!! Join LEEP for a new season of Special Olympics Athletics (Track & Field). LEEP works to meet the needs of both the beginner and the more advanced athletes. Days: Wednesdays, Beginning of April June 28, 2014 Limit: 48 Time: 6:30 7:30 p.m. (Athletes will be mailed a schedule prior to season starting) Location: Location TBA Cost/Transportation: $50 no transportation, $75 one-way transport to practice, $100 two-way transport to practice Price includes: Facility Use, Coaching Staff, Sport Fees, Uniform and Area Tournament SPECIAL OLYMPICS REGULAR VOLLEYBALL Get ready for a great season of volleyball! Volleyball offers competitions for the beginner to the more advanced volleyball players. All athletes will have the opportunity to attend the Area 9 Competition and a portion of the volleyball teams will then be chosen to attend the State Competition. (Each team is made up of athletes with disabilities). **When registering, please inform LEEP if you would like to sign up for Regular Volleyball or Unified Volleyball** Days: Tuesdays, April 8 June 28, 2014 Limit: 12 Regular Volleyball Athletes Time: 6:00-7:00 pm (Athletes will be mailed a schedule prior to season) Location: Franklin Elementary School Lower Gym (1000 N. Broad Street) Cost/Transportation: $50 no transportation, $75 one-way transport to practice, $100 two-way transport to practice Price includes: Facility Use, Coaching Staff, Sport Fees, Uniform and Area Tournament SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED VOLLEYBALL Unified Volleyball offers competitions for the more skilled volleyball players and each team is made up of both athletes with and without disabilities. LEEP cannot guarantee you will be placed on the team that you request. All athletes will have the opportunity to attend the Area 9 Competition and a portion of the volleyball teams will then be chosen to attend the State Competition. ***When registering, please inform LEEP if you would like to sign up for Regular Volleyball or Unified Volleyball*** Days: Tuesdays, April 8 June 28, 2014 Limit: 28 Unified Volleyball Athletes Time: 7:00-8:00/8:00-9:00 pm *depending on your team (Athletes will be mailed a schedule prior to season) Location: Franklin Elementary School Lower Gym (1000 N. Broad Street) Cost/Transportation: $50 no transportation, $75 one-way transport to practice, $100 two-way transport to practice Price includes: Facility Use, Coaching Staff, Sport Fees, Uniform and Area Tournament Over a 9 week sport season, two-way transportation provided by LEEP is only $5.56 a practice! If you have any questions please contact Nick, LEEP Special Olympics Coordinator, at or specialolympics@mankatoleep.org 2

3 Night Activities Join LEEP Monday through Friday for Night Activities! These are loosely structured activities in the evenings designed to fit our members wants and needs. Tip: Watch for the for unique Starry Night activities! Monday Mania: Monday s are jam-packed full of different Night Activities for every member s interests. Read descriptions for details March 3: MRCI BINGO; 6:30-8pm Limit: 60 BINGO will be held at the MRCI Cafeteria tonight! Bring your friends for a great time, and hopefully some BINGOs. March 10: Birthday Bash; Limit: 35 Calling all March birthdays! Join us at LEEP for a night of fun games, treats, music and more. March birthdays get in free, so come on over to celebrate YOU! March 17: St. Patrick s Day Party; Limit: 15 Come to LEEP to celebrate St. Patrick s Day with mint milkshakes and leprechaun hats! March 24: Karaoke; 6:30-8pm Limit: 35 Beat this cold winter with some hot tunes and great company. Karaoke night will be sizzlin with new songs. March 31: Therapy Dog Visit; Limit: 15 LEEP will be hosting a visit from our furry friends! Come to LEEP and hang out with some lovable dogs and a treat. Movie Tuesday: Now all Movies and Munchies activities are amped up with trips to local movie theatres, pizza, and more! March 11: Romantic Movie Night; 6:30-8:30pm Limit: 50 March 18: Thriller Movie Night & PIZZA at LEEP; 6:30-8:30pm Limit: 50 March 25: Super Hero Movie Night at LEEP; 6:30-8:30pm Limit: 50 WOW! Wednesdays: Now you can expect 2 trips to the WOW!Zone every other Wednesday with LEEP and other great activities. March 5: Karaoke; 6:30-8:30pm Limit: 35 It s round 2 for Karaoke here at LEEP and you can be the star! Practice your favorite song, and show off your amazing talents here at LEEP! March 19: DIY St. Patrick s Day Pots: 6:30-7:30 pm Limit: 15 Come and design your very own St. Patrick s Day Pot-O-Gold! All supplies will be provided by LEEP. BINGO Fridays: Now everyone s favorite game can be played EVERY Friday night at LEEP! New to BINGO: We will be serving popcorn! **New prizes, popcorn, and BINGO themes each night!!! March 7: Bingo at LEEP; 6:30-8:00 pm Limit: 35 March 14: Bingo at LEEP; 6:30-8:00 pm Limit: 35 March 28: Bingo at LEEP; 6:30-8:00 pm Limit: 35 Ready to Register? Website: * Phone: * info@mankatoleep.org Tips and Tricks: Highlight the activities you would like to register for and then fill out the checklist on page 8 to see how much you owe each month. You can also hang the calendar to remind you when your LEEP activities are each week! 3

4 Classes Monday- Mall Walk and Talk (4 week class) This class will meet at the River Hills Mall by the Carousel Café. Mall Walk and Talk will not only include walking, but we will bring fun conversation starters and work on our physical fitness indoors twice each week. Register now to secure your spot in this great class! *Cost of class includes: staffing, and conversation starter surprises! Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Dates: Mondays March 3, 10, 17, 24 Location: River Hills Mall Limit: 10 Time: 4:30-5:30 pm Cost: $25 No Transportation $35 One Way Transportation $45 Two Way Transportation Wednesday- Apps Class (4 week class) In this class, we will be learning how to cook delicious appetizers. We will prepare caramel corn, spinach dip, pigs-in-a-blanket, and apple dip! Join us and learn about appetizers and why they are so delicious! Let us cook for you, as all supplies will be provided by LEEP. *Cost of class includes: staffing, supplies, and 1 snack. Dates: Wednesdays March 5, 12, 19, 26 Location: LEEP Rec Center Limit: 10 Time: 4:30-5:30 pm Cost: $25 No Transportation $35 One Way Transportation $45 Two Way Transportation Friday- Sensory Class (3 week class) On Fridays we will be offering a brand new sensory crafting class. In this class, we will be making snowy slime, lava lamp bags, and sensory bottles. This class is directed to stimulate the senses and we will discuss what we are feeling while creating some fun crafts! Join us at LEEP for a brand new class! *Cost of class includes: Staffing and supplies. Dates: Fridays March 7, 14, 21 Location: LEEP Rec Center Limit: 10 Time: 4:30-5:30 pm Cost: $15 No Transportation $25 One Way Transportation $35 Two Way Transportation Mandy Hunecke JD Derner Cate DeBates Nick Cedergren Destiny Boeve Allison Schwanberg Kaitlin Schwab Kirsten Shemon Melanie Pederson Sara Rajewsky Tony Gerding Vlada Shevtsov Jill Storlie Cody Kutil Lexie Hagen Brittney Brown LEEP Staff Executive Director Office Coordinator Program and Volunteer Coordinator Special Olympics Coordinator Programming Intern LEEP Advisory Council The LEEP Advisory Council meets once a month to discuss fundraising to lower program fees, new ideas for LEEP activities, and much more! Join us in the LEEP board room and share your fantastic ideas. Our Next Meeting: Date: Monday, March 10, 2014 Time: 6:00-6:30 pm We are always accepting new members! For more information, or to join call Cate at or her at programcoordinator@mankatoleep.org LEAVE A LEGACY is a campaign to inspire people like you to make charitable bequests. Bequests are just one type of "planned gift" a gift that will be distributed sometime in the future to a charity that is meaningful to you. Through LEAVE A LEGACY, people who have made charitable bequests and other types of planned gifts share their experiences in the hope of encouraging others to give. Have you included LEEP in your estate plans? Please share with us your intentions, so we can plan for the future. For more information regarding estate planning, please view or Ann Stewart at acstewart@hickorytech.net. 4

5 Volunteer of the Month Leah Lauer Leah has been a LEEP Volunteer Coach since the fall of Leah has coached Special Olympics Flag Football, and now Basketball. She is originally from Lakeville, MN and now lives in Mankato while attending school at Minnesota State University. Leah works at the Harry Meyering Center, and continues to make the Dean s list at MSU every semester! Leah s favorite thing about coaching for Special Olympics is building new friendships. Make sure to thank Leah for her dedication the next time you see her at practice! LEEP programming would not be made possible without the support of our volunteers. Each month, LEEP recognizes an individual that goes above and beyond to help LEEP members and staff. The LEEP volunteer philosophy is, Someone who is willing to teach, learn, and be inspired while creating memories that last a lifetime. Please help us in honoring our wonderful volunteers. Day Program Monday, March 3- Coffee Club: Join LEEP at Tandem Bagels for a small treat and socializing. Cost: $3 Thursday, March 6- Lunch at LEEP: Come to the LEEP Rec. Center and bring your lunch. We will play board games and enjoy our lunches together. Cost: $2 Monday, March 10- Coffee Club: This week we will meet at Applebee s for a small snack and puzzles! Cost: $3 Thursday, March 13- Lunch at LEEP: We will listen to music, and enjoy a craft while eating our lunches together. Please bring your own sack lunch. Cost: $2 Monday, March 17- Coffee Club: Head on over to Perkins on Madison for a small treat and coloring. Cost: $3 LEEP s Day Program focuses on weekly social activities geared toward Retiring/ retirement-aged participants. The group meets: Mondays from 1:30 pm-2:30pm Thursdays from 11:30 am-12:30pm Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Thursday, March 20- Lunch at LEEP: Bring your lunch to LEEP and join us for some a few getting to know you games. Cost: $2 Monday, March 24- Coffee Club: Meet LEEP at Baker s Square for coffee, cookie, and a surprise! Cost: $3 Thursday, March 27- Lunch at LEEP: Let LEEP cook lunch for you, and come to the Rec. Center for soup and crackers. Cost: $4 Weekday Special Events: 2-Fer Tuesday: Dinner and a Movie Tuesday, March 4 Join LEEP for a Tuesday night out on the town! This is a new addition to our Night Activities and Special Events. We will be heading to Jake s Stadium Pizza in Mankato and then heading to a local movie theatre for a PG-13 film. *Cost of event includes: staffing, 1 meal, admission ticket, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 5:00pm Drop-Off: 9:30-10:00 pm Cost: $40 Limit: 10 WOW!Zone Wednesdays Wednesdays, March 12 or March 26 Meet LEEP at the WOW!Zone every other Wednesday night for pizza and bowling. We will play 2 rounds of bowling and socialize together. Help us spread the word on this great new event! *Cost of event includes: staffing, 1 meal, 2 games of bowling. No transportation offered! Meet at WOW!Zone: 6:00pm Pick-Up at WOW!Zone: 8:30pm Cost: $30 Limit: 10 5

6 Special Events Disney on Ice: Let s Celebrate! Saturday, March 1 Join your favorite Disney characters as they take the ice! Mickey and Minnie Mouse are celebrating a winter wonderland with their friends! Come join the party when this spectacular show visits Minneapolis at the Target Center. *Cost of event includes: staffing, admission ticket, 1 meal, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 3:30 pm Drop-Off: 9:30-10:00 pm Cost: $85 Limit: 10 Dinner and Movie at LEEP Sunday, March 2 Come to LEEP and enjoy a relaxing dinner cooked by our staff and a movie! LEEP staff will be preparing chicken alfredo dinner with all the fixings. Join your friends for a fun night in the LEEP Rec. Center. *Cost of event includes: staffing, admission ticket, 1 meal, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 4:30 pm Drop-Off: 8:30-9:00 pm Cost: $25 Limit: 10 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre: The Little Mermaid Saturday, March 8 The Little Mermaid is coming to life at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre! Come and join LEEP when we visit the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Ariel is a mermaid who longs to leave her ocean home and live in the world above. Watch as Ariel finds love! *Cost of event includes: staffing, admission ticket, 1 meal, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 3:00 pm Drop-Off: 10-10:30 pm Cost: $100 Limit: 10 MOA Nickelodeon Universe & Rainforest Cafe Sunday, March 9 We will be visiting the Mall of America and enjoying attractions at Nickelodeon Universe. Come and enjoy your favorite Nickelodeon characters, and a few rides (participation in rides optional). We will also be enjoying a meal at the famous Rainforest Cafe in the Mall of America. Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon. *Cost of event includes: staffing, admission ticket, 1 meal, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 1:00 pm Drop-Off: 8:30-9:00 pm Cost: $90 Limit: 10 Mill City Museum Saturday, March 15 The Mill City Museum is one of the oldest buildings in Minneapolis. Come and learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the river, and the city of Minneapolis. This trip will include a tour through the museum and a meal at The Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Minneapolis.*Cost of event includes: staffing, admission ticket, 1 meal, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 9:30 am Drop-Off: 5:00-5:30 pm Cost: $80 Limit: 10 Mystic Lake Casino Saturday, March 22 Bring your cash and head to Mystic Lake Casino with the LEEP staff and see if you can hit the jackpot! This event also includes a meal at Mystic Lake s buffet! Must be 18+ to participate, and IDs will be checked on arrival at LEEP! *Cost of event includes: staffing, admission ticket, 1 meal, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 1:30pm Drop-Off: 8:00-8:30pm Cost: $55 Limit: 10 Live Music at Pub 500 Featuring Savannah Smith Sunday, March 23 Ukulele player, Savannah Smith will be at Pub 500 performing a pop and folk blend of music and we d love to have you join us! As a group we will enjoy a delicious meal while we groove to the tunes. Cost of event includes: staffing, 1 meal, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 10:30 am Drop-Off: 1:30-2:00 pm Cost: $35 Limit: 10 6

7 LEEP Calendar March 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 SE: Disney on Ice: Let s Celebrate! 3:30-9:30 pm 2 SE: Dinner and Movie at LEEP 4:30-8:30pm 3 DP: Coffee Club Tandem Bagels 1:30-2:30pm CL: Mall Walk NA: BINGO at MRCI 6:30-8:00 pm 4 SE: 2-Fer Tuesday Jake s Pizza and Movie Theatre 5:00-9:30pm Meet at LEEP 5 Take the R-Word Pledge. CL: Apps Class NA: Karaoke 6:30-8:00pm 6 DP: Lunch at LEEP 11:30-12:30pm 6:00-9:00 pm 7 CL: Sensory Class NA: BINGO at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm 8 Unified Basketball Practice 9:00-11:00 am SE: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre: The Little Mermaid 3:00-10:00pm 9 SE: Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe 1:00-8:30pm 10 DP: Coffee Club Applebee s 1:30-2:30pm CL: Mall WAlk NA: Birthday Bash 6:30-7:30 Advisory Council 6-6:30pm 11 NA: Romantic Movie Night 6:30-8:30pm 12 CL: Apps Class SO Aquatics East High School SE: WOW!Zone 6:00-8:30pm Meet at Wow!Zone 13 DP: Lunch at LEEP 11:30-12:30pm 6:00-9:00 pm 14 CL: Sensory Class NA: BINGO at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm 15 Unified Basketball Practice 9:00-11:00 am SE: Mill City Museum 9:30am-5:00pm Regional Tournament DP: Coffee Club Perkins on Madison 1:30-2:30pm CL: Mall Walk NA: St. Patrick s Day Celebration NA: Thriller Movie and Pizza 6:30-8:30pm CL: Apps Class SO Aquatics East High School NA: DIY Pots-O-Gold 6:30-8pm DP: Lunch at LEEP 11:30-12:30pm 6:00-9:00 pm CL: Sensory Class LEEP Spring Fling Dance at National Guard Armory 7-9pm Unified Basketball Practice 9:00-11:00 am SE: Mystic Lake Casino 1:30-8:00pm 23 SE: Live Music at Pub :30am-1:30pm 24 DP: Coffee Club Baker s Square 1:30-2:30pm CL: Mall Walk NA: Karaoke 6:30-8pm 25 NA: Superhero Movie 6:30-8:30pm 26 CL: Apps Class SO Aquatics East High School SE: WOW!Zone 6:00-8:30pm Meet at Wow!Zone 27 DP: Lunch at LEEP Soup & Crackers 11:30-12:30pm 6:00-9:00 pm 28 NA: BINGO at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm 29 SO: Aquatics and Basketball State Tournament SO: Aquatics and Basketball State Tournament NA: Therapy Dogs 7

8 929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Mankato, MN Permit #300 Return Service Requested LEEP Registration Checklist March 2014 For your convenience, LEEP has included this checklist to assist with registration and to make the payment process easier. Please include your payment for transportation. If you would like to include a copy with pre-payments, this will hopefully eliminate any confusion. Thanks! X Code Date Event Fee X Code Dates Event Fee CL Mar Mall Walk and Talk $25/$35/$45 SE 3/23 Live Music at Pub 500 $35/$42 CL Mar Apps Class $25/$35/$45 SE 3/26 WOW!Zone Wednesday $30 CL Mar Sensory Class $15/$25/$35 NA 3/3 BINGO at MRCI $4 DP 3/3 Coffee Club: Tandem Bagels $3 NA 3/4 Movie Tuesdays $4 DP 3/6 Lunch at LEEP: Board Games $2 NA 3/5 Karaoke $4 DP 3/10 Coffee Club: Applebee s $3 NA 3/7 BINGO Friday $4 DP 3/13 Lunch at LEEP: Craft $2 NA 3/10 Birthday Bash $4 DP 3/17 Coffee Club: Perkins $3 NA 3/14 BINGO Fridays $4 DP 3/20 Lunch at LEEP: Games $2 NA 3/17 Starry Night- St. Pat s Party $4 DP 3/24 Coffee Club: Baker s Square $3 NA 3/18 Movie Tuesdays $4 DP 3/27 Lunch at LEEP: Soup $4 NA 3/19 Starry Night DIY Pots O Gold $4 SE 3/1 Disney on Ice $85/$92 NA 3/24 Karaoke $4 SE 3/2 Dinner and Movie at LEEP $25/32 NA 3/25 Movie Tuesday $4 SE 3/8 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre $100/$107 NA 3/28 BINGO Friday $4 SE 3/9 MOA Nickelodeon Universe $90/$97 NA 3/31 Therapy Dogs $4 SE 3/11 2-Fer Tuesday Jake s Pizza $40/ $47 SO Apr-June Athletics $50/ $75/$100 SE 3/12 WOW!Zone Wednesday $30 SO Apr- June Volleyball $50/ $75/$100 SE 3/15 Mill City Museum $80/$87 LEEP 2014 Membership $30 SE 3/22 Mystic Lake Casino $55/$62 Donation $ Reminder All fees must be paid by the date of the event or a Total Owed: Total Owed: $5 late fee will be added. Please call LEEP if you need financial Total Credits: assistance or to establish a payment plan. Thanks! Total Credits: LEISURE EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL Total Payment: PEOPLE Total Payment: Credit card payments are now accepted at LEEP (minimal fee). Please call our office for more details. 8