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1 929 North 4 th Street Mankato, MN info@mankatoleep.org Dietitian Daina Each month stay tuned for Expert Dietitian Daina Van Duynhoven s Column and her recipes for healthy living and tip of the month! Ask her those tough wellness and nutrition questions to help you take charge and improve your life! An Eggcelent Healthy Tip May is national egg month. Eggs are an eggscelent and healthy addition to anyone s daily diet. To celebrate national egg month we are going to talk about the benefits of eggs and provide a guide on how to make the perfect hard boiled egg. For Daina s full Tip at our LEEP #Blog. Hard Copies Available at Night Activities and Classes in April. Questions for Daina? programs@mankatoleep.org LEEP Spring Apparel Order May 2016 Proventus Crossfit opened its doors July 2014 to offer functional fitness to the Mankato Community and now they are opening their doors to LEEP members! TJ and Autumn Spence, Crossfit Coaches and business owners, have generously offered to host LEEP s first ever Powerlifting League! They are allowing LEEP Athletes to use their space, equipment, and talent, which allows individuals with disabilities to access this program at a very low cost. LEEP s Powerlifting League will help athletes with disabilities build strength and confidence, setting the foundation for a healthy life. Thank you Autumn and TJ for your compassion, we can t wait to lift some weights!!! Dates: Thursdays May 19 June 16, 2016 Times: 7:30-8:30pm Limit: 10 Location: Proventus Crossfit (201 N. Victory Dr. #271) Cost: $15- no transportation $30-1-way transportation, $45-2-way transportation Check out the newest LEEP Apparel options! Orders can be made online at: or by completing the inserted form by June 10 th. Make Your Summer Travel Plans! Haven t had a chance to get signed up for your unforgettable, all-inclusive summer vacation yet? Check out these destinations still accepting reservations! Find out pricing and trip specifics of each trip by visiting: Sioux Falls, SD May 16 May 18 Galena, IL June 13 June 16 Lake of the Ozarks, MO June 27 July 1 Milwaukee, WI July 6 July 9 Red Wing, MN July 11 July 13 Mackinac Island, MI July 18 July 22 Denver, CO July 25 July 29 Des Moines, IA August 1 August 4 New York City, NY August 8 12 Green Bay, WI August 15 August 18 Don t see a trip that fits you or your budget? Check out our Personalized Vacation program and design a trip that fits your budget and takes you where you want to go. Contact Mandy by director@mankatoleep.org with any questions or to book Personalized Vacation.

2 Special Olympics Information Every athlete must have a current Special Olympics Application for Participation Form on file before participating in a sport. These forms require a doctor s signature and could take time to complete. 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, if it is not up to date it will inhibit participation in sport. All athletes must be a paid LEEP Member 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 old. LEEP will attempt to place younger athletes together. Paperwork: Special Olympics Physical Very Important! Make sure to check your paperwork to participate in Special Olympics. o Is your medical form up to date? If you have a doctors appointment coming up, bring the form with you to get it signed by your doctor and make sure it s up to date! It s better to update often, instead of waiting till it s too late. o Check out the Special Olympics Website Upcoming Tournaments Current Special Olympics Track Area- Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Gustavus Volleyball Area- Saturday, May 14, 2016 at St. Clair High School State- Friday, June 24- Saturday June 25, 2016 at Bielenberg Sports Complex Special Olympics Softball Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Take me out to the ball game! Who s ready for a summer full of eating sunflower seeds and sunshine?! Slow-pitch Softball is an exciting team sport we offer during the summer. Athletes play softball, which involves 3 teams of up to 16 players to compete. Athletes are grouped together according to ability level. Days: Wednesdays, June 29 August 21, 2016 Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 48 Athletes Location: Jaycee Fields (147 Jaycee Ct, Mankato, MN 56001) Equipment: LEEP does have a very limited amount of equipment that athletes can borrow. However, all athletes should bring their own softball glove. Cost: $200 for entire season (includes: all practice, Area, Regional and State Tournament fees) Practice transportation not included. Practice Transportation Cost: $25 1-way Home Transportation ***ONLY DROP-OFF*** Participants have 2 payment options: 1 payment due June 29, payments o 1 st payment: $90 due June 29, nd payment: $60 due July 2, rd payment: $50 due August 17, 2016 Payment is not due until the first day of practice! Tournament Information: Area= Saturday, July 16, 2016 Regional= Saturday, July 30, 2016 State= Friday, August 19- Sunday, August 21, 2016 Special Olympics Golf Special Olympics Golf offers competition for the beginner to the advanced golfers. Golf practices incorporate skill development such as learning which clubs to use, how to keep score, golf etiquette and more. Athletes will also practice individual strokes using clubs such as putters, irons, and woods. *LEEP does not attend the State Golf Tournament. Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 28-August 18 Time: 4:30-6:00 pm Limit: 12 athletes Location: Terrace View Golf Course (19304 MN-22, Mankato, MN 56001) Equipment: LEEP has limited golf equipment available for athletes use. We are encouraging athletes to provide their own golf clubs when able. Please let us know if transportation or golf equipment is needed at time of registration. Cost: $60 for entire season (includes: all practice & Area Tournament fees) Practice transportation not included. Practice Transportation Cost: $85 one-way Home Transportation $110 with two-way transportation. Tournament Information: Area= Tuesday July 19, 2016 Terrace View Golf Course State= LEEP does not attend 2

3 Special Olympics Bocce Ball Bocce is a game of skill and strategy, however anyone can play. The object is for one team to get as many of their balls closer to the pallina than the opposing team s closest ball. It is a fun game that doesn t require a lot of physical strength and LEEP provides all equipment necessary. Days: Mondays, June 27 August 21, 2016 Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12 athletes Location: Tourtellotte Park (300 W Mabel St.) Cost/Transportation: $50 without transportation ***NO TRANSPORTATION OFFERED*** Tournament Information: Area= Sunday July 10, 2016 at Dakota Meadows State= Saturday, August 20-Sunday, August 21, 2016 By Kristy Rotchadl 26 Minnesota delegations currently offer their athletes the opportunity to train and compete in traditional softball, coach pitch, unified softball or individuals skills competitions. Next Meeting- Date: Monday May 2nd, 2016 Time: 6-7:00pm Where: LEEP Board Room Current 2016 Members: President- Eugen Kavan Vice President- Jason Sturenberg Secretary- Stephanie Mondloch Programs Representative- Lynn Braun Special Olympics Representative- Chris Backes Outreach Coordinator- Jenn Prybylla Michelle Newton, Belle Hagemeyer and Amie Post Want to Join? Contact Kathryn at or at programs@mankatoleep.org for more information. Leave a Legacy 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. Hurry before they re all gone! $25 each 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. 3

4 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Night Activities Monday May 2- Healthy Living- Relaxation Hour- Unwind this summer with us at LEEP. We will start the evening with 30 minutes of yoga for beginners. Afterwards we will sip on Chamomile tea as we discuss frugal ways to relax this summer! *instructional handouts will be provided Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 25 Cost: $3 Tuesday May 3- Disney Trivia and Prizes- Love to play games? Check out this month s themed trivia night! We will be asking fun trivia questions about Disney! Disney expert? Or just looking for something fun to do with friends? This is the night activity for you! We will have prizes and beverages available. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Wednesday May 4- Rock N Roll Karaoke at LEEP- Rock out at LEEP s Karaoke night! We want to hear your favorite Rock N Roll song and if you do sing you will be entered into a raffle to win a fun prize at the end of the night! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Thursday May 5- Mother s Day Cards- Mother s day is just around the corner so don t forget to show your appreciation and love for that important lady in your life. We will have two fun templates for you to choose from that will for sure make any mother s heart swell. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Friday May 6- Movie and Munchies- Kick back with a fantasy/science fiction movie and get your fill of fresh buttery popcorn! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 Cost: $3 Monday May 9- Popcorn[1].svg Healthy Living- Wii Dance and a Snack- Stay fit this summer with our Wii Fit. Afterwards we will have a healthy snack and talk fitness plans for the summer! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 30 Cost: $3 Tuesday May 10- Summer Bingo at LEEP- Join us for Summer Bingo at LEEP! Win fun prizes to keep you entertained this summer. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Wednesday May 11- Birthday Bash- Celebrate May Birthdays with delicious Rice Krispies and games. As we chow down homemade Rice Krispies we will be playing your favorite board games like Sorry, Trouble, and Monopoly. *May birthdays get in for FREE! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Friday May 13- Root Beer Float Social at Tourtellotte Park- Gather your friends for the social gathering of the month! We will be hanging out with friends as we gulp down cool and refreshing Root Beer Floats at Tourtellotte Park. *Meet at Tourtellotte Park by Tennis Courts. 310 E. Mabel St. Mankato Location: Tourtellotte Park Time: Limit: 60 Cost: $3 Monday May 16- Bird Feeder Craft- Create an easy and fun DIY birdfeeder with us at LEEP. Now that the birds are back for the summer lets show our love with unique birdfeeders. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Tuesday May 17- Pizza Party- Enjoy your favorite meal with pals! We will be chowing down on hot and cheesy pizza as we socialize and listen to great music. th Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 40 Cost: $6 Wednesday May 18- Healthy Living- Zumba with Goldie- Get your body moving with our favorite Zumba instructor Goldie Bosard! She will be busting out the best moves to your favorite songs to help keep you healthy and fit this summer. *Note time change Location: LEEP Time: 6-7:00pm Limit: 25 Cost: $3 Thursday May 19- Mystery Bingo at LEEP- Looking to win lots of fun prizes? This is the night activity for you! The theme of the activity is a surprise! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Friday May 20- Movie and Munchies- Be ready to be entertained by this month s action flick! We will be enjoying popcorn. The adventure awaits you! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 Cost: $3 Monday May 23- Animal Bingo at LEEP- Win prizes as we play fun Animal themed Bingo! Test your luck out and you could leave home with the grand prize! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 *Night Activities continued on next page 4

5 *Night activities continued Tuesday May 24- Open Game Night at LEEP with the Dork Den- Travel with us to the Dork Den for some fun and easy new games. Loved the games they played with us at LEEP? This is the perfect activity for you! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 20 Cost: Free Wednesday May 25- Therapy Dogs at Ray Erlandson Park- If you love animals, you wont want to miss out on this special night activity. Join us at Ray Erlandson Park for a fun and adorable experience with Therapy dogs! *caution dogs may be incredibly cute Ray Erlandson Park 101 Belmont Dr. Mankato Location: Ray Erlandson Park Time: Limit: 60 Cost: $3 Thursday May 26- Food around the Campfire- Get cozy by the campfire as we roast s mores and listen to stories around the campfire. We will be at the Elk Nature s Center at Rasmussen Woods for a night of fun! Don t miss out on this great community outing. *Elk s Nature Center- 555 Stoltzman Dr. Mankato Location: Elk Nature s Center Rasmussen Woods Time: Limit: 30 Cost: $6 Tuesday May 31- MRCI Bingo- Don t forget to check out our bingo night at MRCI! We will be playing traditional bingo for cool prizes. *Meet at MRCI 15 Map Drive Mankato Location: MRCI Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 60 Cost: $3 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Please note pick up transportation for an extra $7 when registering. Special Events Saturday May 7- Lunch at Westwood Marina on Washington Lake- Soak in the beautiful Minnesota nature as we relax and hang out with friends at Washington Lakes best food establishment, Westwood Marina! With their variety of delicious foods, you are sure to find something that will satisfy your hunger! After lunch we will take a leisure stroll around the lake. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Bring additional funds for extra food or beverages as desired. Meet at LEEP: 11:00am Drop offs: 2:30-3:00pm Limit: 12 Cost: $30 Saturday May 7-America s Greatest Race- Kentucky Derby at Johnny B s- Looking for something super fun and entertaining in May? Check out America s Great Race- The Kentucky Derby! Watch as the finest horses race to be named this years champion! To watch the game at Johnny B s at University Square. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Bring additional funds for extra food or beverages. Meet at LEEP: 6:00pm Drop offs: 8-8:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $25 Sunday May 8- Como Zoo- Sign up to be the first group to visit the Como Zoo in 2016 with LEEP. The Como Zoo is one of the best zoos in all of Minnesota and is a great time for all ages! Don t forget to check out the Giraffes, Gorillas, Cougars, and so much more! If exotic animals weren t enough we will be strolling through their majestic gardens as well! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Event will involve walking. Meet at LEEP: 8:30am Drop offs: 4-4:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $65 Sunday May 8- Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 & 2 Movie Marathon- Lay back and join LEEP for this leisure special event. We will be watching The Hunger Games Mocking Jay Part 1 and 2. Before the movies we will chow down on pizza, pop, and popsicles for dessert. During the movie we will have hot buttery popcorn as well! *Cost includes staffing, movie rentals, 1 meal, and 1 snack. Meet at LEEP: 5:00pm Drop offs: 9:30-10:00pm Limit: 12 Cost: $25 Saturday May 14- Mankato Symphony s Paris in the Spring and Lunch with the Musicians- Let yourself enjoy the beauty that is music with the Mankato Symphony Orchestra! We will be checking out their rehearsal for Paris in the Spring and then eating pizza with the amazing musicians. *Cost includes staffing, event transportation, and 1 meal. No Pickup or Drop off transportation available. Meet at West High School: 10:30am Pick up at Mankato West High School: 1:00pm Limit: 24 Cost: $10 Sunday May 15- A Day in the City- Rainforest Café- Explore the largest Shopping mall in the entire U.S.- the Mall of America! We will be dining at the infamous and insanely delicious Rainforest Café for lunch. Come hang out with friends as we unwind with this easy going event! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Please bring additional funds for shopping as desired. Meet at LEEP: 10:30am Drop offs: 6-6:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $70 *Special events continued onto next page 5

6 *Special events continued Saturday May 21- Canterbury Park Live Horse Races- Join us for an exciting day of live horse racing, poker, amazing food, and fun with great friends! Travel with us up to Canterbury Park for their second week of live horse racing! Before we bet on our favorite horses and win big we will grab a bite to eat in Shakopee. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Bring additional funds for gambling. Meet at LEEP: 10:00am Drop offs: 4:30-5:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $60 Sunday May 22- Wow!Zone Bowling and Pizza Party- Grab all your buddies for bowling and pizza at one of our favorite establishments in town! We will be bowling for 1 hour. Before we bowl we will dine on pizza and pop to build up our strength. *Cost includes staffing, 1 meal, 1 hour of bowling and bowling equipment. Transportation provided for an extra $5 each way- limited spots available- 10 total. Meet at Wow!Zone: 5:30pm Pickups: 7:30pm Drop offs: 7:30-8:00pm Limit: 20 Cost: $30 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation. Classes Mondays May 9, Homemade Pizza Creations Class- Love pizza? Come to LEEP to learn how to make amazing pizzas that will wow you and all your friends! We will be exploring how to make healthy pita pizzas, small create your own individual pizzas with a buffet of toppings, and a surprise dessert pizza for the final class. Don t miss out on making, baking, and eating with friends! While your pizzas cook we will play games as a group *Cost includes staffing, and supplies. No drop off transportation available. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 12 Cost: $20- no transportation, $30-pickup transportation Thursdays May 12, 19, 26- Outdoor Walking Club at Sibley Park- Get fit with LEEP! Check out nature with good friends and great conversation as we travel through one of Mankato s most beautiful Parks- Sibley Park! We will be exploring the park, viewing their petting zoo, and soaking up rays. *Cost includes staffing. Meet at the Bus drop off area on Sibley Parkway right next to Pathstone Living. Sibley Park- 900 Mound Ave. Location: Sibley Park Time: 4:30-5:30 Limit: 12 Cost: $15- no transportation, $25-1 way transportation, $35-2 way transportation Fridays May 6, 13, 20- Pool and Darts Club at Wow!Zone- Test out your skills at the Wow!Zone with pool and darts! This class is for all abilities from those just wanted to learn how to play and those more experienced players. We will be exploring two games of pool and two games of darts. While we play our games we will sip on a delicious beverage. *Cost includes staffing, 1.5 hours of pool and dart games, and 1 beverage. Location: Wow!Zone Time: Limit: 12 Cost: $25- no transportation, $35-1 way transportation, $45-2 way transportation Thank you Jersey Mike s Subs for your incredible generosity!! Stay tuned to see how much was raised in the month of March from our local Jersey Mike s Sub restaurants. We are so grateful to have such great community support. 6

7 Summer Leagues Looking to pump up this summer or just learn some great ways to stay fit in the gym? This is the league for you! Location: Proventus Crossfit Dates: Thursdays May 19 th - June 16th Times: 7:30-8:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $15, $30, $45 *Cost includes staffing. Check out our first LEEP League Social! After our amazing sport leagues we will unwind with friends, play lawn games, eat dinner, and soak up some more rays! Location: Tourtellotte Park Date: July 11, 2016 Times: Limit: 30 Cost: $3 *Celebrate the summer and all the fun you had at LEEP leagues with a final hoorah! We will be having a picnic style BBQ, lots of games, and of course fun with friends on the final day of league practice. No transportation provided unless received through current leagues. are Available! Stay cool this summer with Aquatics League! We will be exploring a number of different swimming styles as we enjoy the outdoor air. Hurry spots are limited! Location: Tourtellotte Pool Dates: Mondays June 6-July 11, 2016 Times: 5:30-6:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $40, $55, $70 *Cost includes staffing and 5 admissions to Tourtellotte Pool. *limited transportation available- first come first served- 5 spots available * Registration now open! * No practice July 4th Save the Date- Check out this leisure fun league! We will be playing kickball over at Tourtellotte Park and enjoying a summer treat to keep us cool. Location: Tourtellotte Park Dates: Mondays July 18 th -August 15 th Times: 5:30-6:30pm Limit: 26 Cost: $15, $30, $45 *Cost includes staffing and 1 snack. *Limited transportation available- first come first serve 10 spots available Love Tennis or Ping Pong? Pickleball may be right up your alley! This low impact and incredibly fun sport will for sure keep you and all your friends entertained this summer. Location: Tourtellotte Park Pickleball Courts Dates: Mondays June 6 July 11, 2016 Times: 5:30-6:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $25, $40, $55 *Cost includes staffing. *limited transportation available- first come first served- 5 spots available *Sign up for the League Social for a discounted price! Registration now open! * No practice July 4th Save the Date- Knock down pins left and right with this awesome bowling league at the Wow!Zone! Sign up quick, spots are limited. Location: Wow!Zone Dates: Fridays July 29 th -August 26 th Times: Limit: 42 Cost: $40, $55, $70 *Cost includes staffing. *Limited transportation available- first come first serve 10 spots available Looking forward to that special activity, but it s slightly out of your budget? Not to worry, we have the solution for you! Come into our office and fill out our scholarship form before the event and get up to 50% of your costs covered for the event! This can be used for Special Events, Night Activities, Classes, Youth Programming and Special Olympic Sports. Applications can be found online at *All scholarships are given at the discretion of the Executive Director. Scholarships are limited per event. For more information regarding scholarships info@mankatoleep.org or call Want to know the latest happenings at LEEP quickly and often before they are published in the newsletter? Or do you love to look at pictures and/or videos from past LEEP activities? Well LEEP s got several ways for you to do this. Stay up to date on all of the latest happenings, announcements or give us feedback by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Find us on: twitter.com/leepmankato You Tube: LEEPMankato Instagram: leepmankato Where Programming has No Limits Cost: $40 LEEP Membership Card Discounted Fall Elegance Price FREE No Limits Sticker FREE Program Punch Cards to Win Prizes 7

8 LEEP Calendar May 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 SO Athletics Area Tournament at Gustavus Adolphus College 2 LE: Bowling League NA: Healthy Living- Relaxation Hour Advisory Council Meeting 6-7:00pm 3 SO Unified Juniors 5:30-7:00pm SO: Volleyball 6-7:00pm 7-8:00pm NA: Disney Trivia and Prizes 4 SO: Athletics NA: Rock N' Roll Karaoke at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm 5 LE: Pickleball 6-7:00pm NA: Mother's Day Cards 6 CL: Pool and Darts at Wow!Zone NA: Movie and Munchies 6:30-8:00pm 7 SE: Lunch at Westwood Marina on Washington Lake 11:00am-2:30pm SE: America s Greatest Race- Kentucky Derby at Johnny B s 6-8:30pm 8 SE: Como Zoo 8:30am-4:00pm SE: Hunger Games Mockingjay Park 1 & 2 Movie Marathon 5-9:30pm 9 CL: Homemade Pizza Creation Class LE: Bowling League NA: Healthy Living- Wii Dance and Snack Final payment for Volleyball Due Volleyball Picture Day 10 SO: Volleyball 6-7:00pm 7-8:00pm NA: Summer Bingo at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm Final payment for Athletics Due Athletics Picture Day 11 SO: Athletics NA: Birthday Bash 12 CL: Outdoor Walking Club at Sibley Park 4:30-5:30pm 13 CL: Pool and Darts at Wow!Zone NA: Rootbeer Float Social at Tourtellotte Park 14 SO: Volleyball area Tournament Unified Tournament at St. Clair SE: Mankato Symphony s "Paris in Spring" and Lunch with Musicians 10:30am-1:00pm 15 SE: A Day in the City- Rainforest Café 10:30am-6:00pm 16 CL: Homemade Pizza Creation Class NA: Bird Feeder Craft 17 SO: Volleyball 6-7:00pm 7-8:00pm NA: Pizza Party 18 SO: Athletics NA: Healthy Living- Goldie Zumba 6-7:00pm 19 CL: Outdoor Walking Club at Sibley Park 4:30-5:30pm NA: Mystery Bingo at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm LE: Powerlifting League 7:30-8:30pm 20 CL: Pool and Darts at Wow!Zone NA: Movie and Munchies 6:30-8:00pm 21 SE: Canterbury Park Live Horse Races 10-4:30pm 22 SE: Wow!Zone Bowling and Pizza Party 5:30-7:30pm 23 CL: Homemade Pizza Creation Class NA: Animal Bingo at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm 24 SO: Volleyball 6-7:00pm 7-8:00pm NA: Open Game Night at LEEP with the Dork Den 25 CL: Homemade Pizza Creation Class 4:30-6:00pm SO: Athletics NA: Therapy Dogs at Ray Erlandson Park 26 CL: Outdoor Walking Club at Sibley Park 4:30-5:30pm YP: Summer Rec Meet and Greet 5-6:00pm NA: Food around the Campfire LE: Powerlifting League 7:30-8:30pm 27 No Programming Memorial Weekend 28 No Programming Memorial Weekend 29 No Programming Memorial Weekend 30 No Programming Memorial Weekend Office Closed 31 SO: Volleyball 6-7:00pm 7-8:00pm NA: MRCI Bingo 6:30-8:00pm 8

9 For your convenience, LEEP has included this checklist to assist with registration and to make the payment process easier. Please include payment for transportation. If you would like to include a copy with pre-payments, this will help eliminate any confusion. Thanks! X Code Date Event Fee X Code Dates Event Fee NA 5/2 Healthy Living- Relaxation Hour $3 SE 5/7 Lunch at Westwood Marina on Washington Lake $30, $37 NA 5/3 Disney Trivia and Prizes $3 SE 5/7 America s Greatest Race- Kentucky Derby at Johnny B s $25, $32 NA 5/4 Rock N Roll Karaoke at LEEP $3 SE 5/8 Como Zoo $65, $72 NA 5/5 Mother s Day Cards $3 SE 5/8 Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 & 2 Movie Marathon $25, $32 NA 5/6 Movie and Munchies $3 SE 5/14 Mankato Symphony s Paris in the Spring and Lunch with the Musicians $10 NA 5/9 Healthy Living- Wii Dance and a Snack $3 SE 5/15 A Day in the City- Rainforest Café $70, $77 NA 5/10 Summer Bingo at LEEP $3 SE 5/21 Canterbury Park Live Horse Races $60, $67 NA 5/11 Birthday Bash $3 SE 5/22 Wow! Zone Bowling and Pizza Party $30, $37 NA 5/13 Root Beer Float Social at Tourtellotte Park $3 CL Mondays Homemade Pizza Creations Class $20, $30 NA 5/16 Bird Feeder Craft $3 CL Thursdays Outdoor Walking Club at Sibley Park $15, $25, $35 NA 5/17 Pizza Party $6 CL Fridays Pool and Darts Club at Wow!Zone $25, $35, $45 NA 5/18 Healthy Living- Zumba with Goldie $3 LE Thursdays Powerlifting League $15, $30, $45 NA 5/19 Mystery Bingo at LEEP $3 LE Mondays New! Outdoor Pickleball League $25, $40, $55 NA 5/20 Movie and Munchies $3 LE Mondays New! Aquatics League $40, $55, $70 NA 5/23 Animal Bingo at LEEP $3 LE Mondays Save the Date- Kickball League $15, $30, $45 NA 5/24 Open Game Night at LEEP with the Dork Den Free LE Fridays Bowling League $40, $55, $70 NA 5/25 Therapy Dogs at Ray Erlandson Park $3 SO Mondays Special Olympics Bocce Ball $50 NA 5/26 Food around the Campfire $6 SO Wednesdays Special Olympics Softball $200, $225 NA 5/31 MRCI Bingo $3 SO Tuesdays & Thursdays Special Olympics Golf Total Amount Due: $60, $85, $110 Total Credits: Reminder All fees must be paid by the date of the event or $5 late fee will be added. Please call LEEP if you need financial assistance through a scholarship or to establish a payment plan. *Credit card payments are now accepted with a minimal processing fee. * Pick up transportation for Special events is an additional $7 charge Total Payment: 9

10 929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Mankato, MN Permit #300 Return Service Requested Bryce Nelson 2150 Eagle Ridge Dr North Mankato, MN Proud Partner of: Volunteer of the Month Kylie Skare Kylie Skare has only been volunteering for LEEP since the beginning of 2016, but her positive energy, genuine smile, and willingness to help has left a permanent impression on LEEP Participants and Staff. Her favorite part about volunteering at LEEP is the wonderful people she has met. She said, "I never come to LEEP after a bad day, I can always count on the participants and staff to cheer me up without them even realizing it. Everyone is just so full of life and passion that it rubs off on others, including me!" LEEP is very lucky to have volunteers like Kylie! Thank you Kylie! Employee of the Month Jake Kane Jake has been with LEEP for a year now and we are so grateful for the wonderful work he has done. Jake has one of the kindest hearts of anyone you will meet. He is always positive and adapts well to any situation. Jake brightens up any room with his light humor and goofiness. Some of the great things his co-workers have reported about Jake are that, He is always helpful, He does a great job with Special Olympics and Is super positive. Make sure to congratulate Jake the next time you see him! Thank you Jake for helping make LEEP so exceptional! Providing the Greater Mankato Area with exceptional service since Our Mission is to enrich lives through inclusive education, recreation, and healthy living opportunities. The newsletter is also available on our website at Editor: Kathryn Van Duynhoven Address or Name Change? Is your contact information correct and up to date? Would you prefer to be removed from our mailing list? Please contact Kathryn Van Duynhoven: programs@mankatoleep.org or call N. 4 th ST. Mankato MN