February Become a 2016 Member Where Programming has No Limits Cost: $40. Exercise and Nutrition It s like peanut butter and jelly

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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! Exercise and Nutrition It s like peanut butter and jelly Just like the famous sandwich goes you can t lose weight without utilizing both exercise and nutrition. It is said that when focusing on a healthy lifestyle and exercise or weight loss there is a ratio to be followed. This is the 80/20 ratio and has proven to be more effective than any pill, diet plan, or weight loss tool. To explain, 80% of the work is done with nutrition and 20% is done in the form of exercise. Update Your Forms Have you updated your LEEP Participant Information Form in the past 3 years? If not, the time has come to update us on any changes that may have taken place for you. It is very helpful for LEEP to always have updated information regarding any address change, staff change, emergency contact, and/or medical history. Planning to take part in any Special Olympics Sports this year? Please remember to take a Special Olympics Medical Form to your next physical as this does require a Doctor s signature. New physical forms are required every 3 years. Both forms can be found on our website: or by stopping into our office during regular business hours. Questions, please contact the LEEP office at February 2016 We are looking for some of LEEPs biggest supporters to brave the cold and jump in the frigid waters of Hallet s Pond in St. Peter, MN! This fundraising event is a favorite for LEEP staff and volunteers and we d love to have you join us. HALF of all money RAISED ONLINE will be donated back to our team which will directly lower costs for our athletes! ***Must be part of the LEEP Mankato team in order to qualify for this opportunity! *** If you d like to join or even donate to LEEP s Team please visit: We d love to have you! For more information on how to support or become a plunger, please visit: Become a 2016 Member Where Programming has No Limits Cost: $40 When you become a member in 2016 you will receive: LEEP Membership Card Discounted Fall Elegance Price FREE No Limits Sticker Free Program Punch Cards to Win Prizes Date: February 12 th 2016 Time: 7-9:00pm Cost: $7 Location: Americinn by MSU Campus Candy Grams will be available to purchase Brought to you by your LEEP Advisory Council Put on your dancing shoes for this month s themed dance! Bring your sweetheart or perhaps you ll meet one there for a night filled with romance and excitement. No Registration Required. 1

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. 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 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 Current Sport Information Basketball Payments Full Court and Half Court 2 nd payment: $65 due February 11 3 rd payment: $65 due March 10 Unified 2 nd payment: $65 due February 16 3 rd payment: $65 due March 15 Tournament Information Area: Gustavus Adolphus- Sunday February 14 Regional: Cannon Falls High School- Sunday February 28 State: St. Thomas University- Friday, March Unified Juniors Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Aquatics Payments 2 nd payment: $55 due February 10 3 rd payment: $50 due March 16 Tournament Information Area: Gustavus Adolpus- Sunday February 7 Regional: None State: St. Thomas University- Saturday March 19-Sunday March 20 We encourage all athletes to mark the dates on your calendars. If you know that you will not be attending any of the tournaments, let us know as soon as possible because we have a waiting list for basketball participants. As more information becomes available we will inform athletes regarding tournament details. Starting in March -Unified Juniors, a 9-week program, for children ages 8-21 years old, with and without intellectual disabilities is back! This program will introduce children to the world of competitive sports in a gradual, fun and non-intimidating manner. Participants will gain knowledge and experience of Special Olympic sports as well as the play unified movement. The sports we focus on are as follows: Athletics (Track and Field), Aquatics, Basketball, Flag Football, Poly Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball Contact Kristy at athletics@mankatoleep.org or call *No transportation provided. registration) Cost: $60 Dates: Tuesdays March 15-May 10 Time: 5:30-7:00pm Locations: Vary upon sport (Schedule will be mailed out upon 2

3 Special Olympics MSU Half Time Show Come watch the LEEP Special Olympics Basketball teams scrimmage during the halftime of the Men s and Women s Basketball games at MSU! Grab your friends and support our teams as they show off their skills on the Taylor Center court. Wear your LEEP orange and green or Maverick purple and gold to support your favorite local teams. If you are a registered LEEP Basketball athlete, make sure to RSVP to play during halftime! RSVP by calling the LEEP Office! Date: Friday February 19, 2016 Time: Women s Game 6:00pm & Men s game at 8:00pm Location: Taylor Center, Minnesota State University Cost: tickets through MSU are $10 ($5 for seniors) or Join LEEP on a special event- Check out the Special Event section for more details. All attendees will require a ticket for admission. 2 nd Annual Next Meeting- Date: Monday February 1, 2016 Time: 6-7:00pm Where: LEEP Board Room Mardi Gras Themed Fundraising Event Supporting LEEP Friday, February 5, 2016 Mankato Brewery 21+ Event Current 2016 Members: President- Eugin Kavan Vice President- Jason Struenberg 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. $25ea. 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. Stop into the LEEP Office during business hours to purchase your apparel today. Hats and shirts are available for $25 a piece. Hurry before they re all gone! 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 February 1- Sandwich Bar and Social Hour: You re invited to spend the night with us as we dine on delicious sandwiches, chips, beverages, and delicious cookies. After we eat we will play fun ice breaker games! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 30 Cost: $6 Tuesday February 2- Birthday Bash- Monster Cookies: Join us for delicious Monster cookies and games to celebrate February birthdays! *February Birthdays get in for Free Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Wednesday February 3- Healthy Living- Smoothies: Refresh your taste buds with these delicious healthy smoothies! We will be creating three different tasty smoothies with a mixture of strawberries, bananas, peaches, blue berries, kiwi, spinach, and more! While we enjoy our smoothies we will be watching a comedy movie! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 30 Cost: $6 Monday February 8- Love Through the Ages: Valentines Day Cards, Monster Valentines Bags, and a Candy Exchange, oh my! This is a jam packed night of deliciously fun crafts and time with friends. As we build our crafts we will be listening to love songs from the 1970 s and 1980 s. *Cost includes supplies for cards and bags. Must bring own candy to exchange. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 25 Cost: $3 Tuesday February 9- Valentine s Bingo at LEEP: Hurry up and sign up for this month s Bingo night at LEEP! Prizes will be extra sweet this time! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 45 Cost: $3 Popcorn[1].svg Wednesday February 10- Valentine s Day Blowout- Pizza Party: Celebrate with us at LEEP as we set the mood with R&B music from the smooth 1990 s. We will be chowing down on pizza and having a dance party. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $6 Monday February 15- Valentine s Day Karaoke at LEEP: Sing your most romantic songs and enter to win a sweet prize at the end of the activity! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Tuesday February 16- Games and Snacks: Put your game face on for this open game night at LEEP. While you play your favorite games with your buddies we will have delicious snacks for you to chow down! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Wednesday February 17- Heathy Living Snack and a Workout: Get your fit on with a double hitter healthy living event. We will be exploring a fun work out for the first 20 minutes and then chow down on a veggie and dip platter while we socialize and talk fitness. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 20 Cost: $3 Friday February 19- Movie and Munchies: Relax with us at LEEP as we warm up with a feel good movie and hot buttery popcorn. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 45 Cost: $3 Tuesday February 23- MRCI Bingo: Come win awesome treats at this month s MRCI Bingo!*MRCI 15 Map Drive Mankato Location: MRCI Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 60 Cost: $3 th Wednesday February 24- Healthy Living- Goldie Bosard 40 s and 50 s Dance: Get your body pumping with February s most fun healthy living night! We are pleased to have Goldie Bosard back for a 40 s and 50 s themed workout! Dance to fun songs and lose some pounds with friends! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 20 Cost: $3 Find us on Social Media 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? LEEP has 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 Friday February 26- Spaghetti Feed and New Release Movie: Fill your stomachs with hot delicious spaghetti, bread sticks, veggies and more! As we eat we will watch a new release! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $6 Monday February 29-Dance Party: Put on your dancing shoes for this fun dance party! Bring all your friends and jam out to your favorites! We will be learning some fun new moves to show off to your buddies! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 4

5 Special Events Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Please note pick up transportation for an extra $7 when registering. Saturday February 6- LEEP Polar Plunge Cheer Team: Gather all your friends and help us be the largest cheer team this year at Polar Plunge! We will be starting at LEEP to make signs and to gather other cheer gear. Then off to Hooligans for an amazing lunch. After that we will go to Hallet s Pond to support our LEEP plungers as they dive into that icy Minnesota water. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal, and supplies. Dress warmly for we will be outside! Meet at LEEP: 10:00am Drop off: 2-2:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $30 Sunday February 7- Movies, Games, and Tacos at LEEP: Get together with all your friends as we eat from a Taco bar, play your favorite games, and top the night off with a new release movie! This is the perfect event to kick back with buddies and make some new ones! *Cost includes staffing, and one meal. No Transportation available for this event. Meet at LEEP: 4:30pm Pickups: 8:00pm Limit: 25 Cost: $15 Saturday February 13- Valentine s Day Party at LEEP: Don t miss out on this super festive holiday party! We will start the event with a social hour accompanied by appetizers, music, and a photo booth. Then we will dine on spaghetti and meatballs for dinner, and top it off with a Valentine s Day dessert! After dinner we will have a dance party with all your favorites and of course a few slow songs to dance with your sweetie! *Cost includes staffing, 1 meal, 1 dessert, and 1 snack. *Transportation is limited and available to the first 5 requests. Additional $4 dollars each way. Meet at LEEP: 4:30pm Pickups: 7:30pm Drop off: 7:30-8:00pm Limit: 25 Cost: $15- No transportation, $19-1 way transportation, $23-2 way transportation Friday February 19- MNSU Women s Basketball Game: Help support your LEEP Special Olympics basketball teams as they play during the Maverick women s halftime. For dinner we will head over to Grizzly s Restaurant and Bar for an appetizing dinner to get us pumped up before the game. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop, 1 meal, and 1 admission ticket. Meet at LEEP: 4:00pm Drop off: 8-8:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $45 Saturday February 20-Wow!Zone- Bowling and Pizza: Put on your bowling shoes for this fun Saturday special event! Show off your bowling skills as we eat hot pizza and hang out with friends. Spots are limited! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop, 1 meal, bowling equipment, and lane rental. *Bring additional funds for arcade or other items to be purchased. Limit space for transportation. Meet at Wow!Zone: 5:30pm Drop off: 9:30-10:00pm Limit: 24 Cost: $30 Sunday February 21- Day in the City-MOA Trip: Get away with us as we travel to the cities for a day of fun! We will be going to the Mall of America for shopping and dinner. Check out all the amazing shops and exhibits that the MOA has to offer with all your friends. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop, and 1 meal. Bring additional funds for shopping. Event will involve walking. Meet at LEEP: 11:00am Drop off: 6:30-7:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $60 Saturday February 27- Mystic Lake Casino: Feeling lucky? Come check out Mystic Lake Casino as we take our chances at slots, roulette, poker, and more. We will be grabbing dinner before we head home. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop, and 1 meal. Bring additional funds for beverages and gambling. Meet at LEEP: 1:30pm Drop off: 7:30-8:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $50 LEEP Leagues- Save the Dates Bowling League Pickleball League Dates: Mondays, March 21-May 9-8 weeks long Times: Meet at: Wow! Zone Limit: 32 people Cost: $50- no transportation, $70-1 way transportation, $90- two way transportation *Limit transportation spots available first come first serve *Registration now open- spots are limited Dates: Thursdays, March 24-May 12-8 weeks long Times: 6-7:00pm Location: Holy Rosary Church Mankato Limit: 12 Cost: $30- no transportation, $50-1 way transportation, $70-2 way transportation *Registration now open- spots are limited

6 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation when registering. Classes Mondays February 1, 8, 15- Treats and Newly Released Movies: Kick start this February with amazing new movies, great delicious treats, and of course all your friends! This leisure class 5 is a great way to stay connected through the winter with your friends and keep up to date on newly PG13 released movies. *Cost includes staffing, movies, and 1 snack. Location: LEEP Time: 4:30-6:00pm Limit: 12 Cost: $20- no transportation, $30-1 way transportation, $40-2 way transportation Tuesdays February 9, 16, 23- Dance Party- Love to dance and move to the beat? Sign up quick for this exciting class. We will be learning and practicing a different dance each week! *Cost includes staffing. No drop off transportation available Location: LEEP Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $15-No Transportation, $25- Pickup transportation Wednesdays February 10, 17, 24- Mall Walk and Talk: Stay fit and close with friends this winter with this leisure walking class. To mix things up we will be going to the River Hills Mall, the Downtown City Center Mall, and then back to the River Hills Mall. *Cost includes staffing. No drop available Location: Riverhills Mall(2/10,2/24), City Center Mall (2/17), Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $15-No Transportation, $25- Pickup transportation Thursdays February 11, 18, 25- Candy Cupcake Creations: Satisfy your sweet tooth with Cupcake Creations! We will be decorating a variety of flavored cupcakes each week with tons of fun and tasty toppings! After we decorate we will play your favorite games like Connect Four, Sorry, UNO, and Bingo! *Cost includes staffing and 1 snack. No Drop available Location: LEEP Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $20-No Transportation, $30- Pickup transportation Fridays February 5, 12, 26- BINGO Club and Snacks: Love Bingo? This is just the class for you! We will be playing Disney Bingo, Valentine s day Bingo, and traditional Bingo. Win prizes, eat delicious snacks, and of course have tons of fun with friends! *Cost includes staffing, prizes, and 1 snack. Location: LEEP Time: 4:30-6:00pm Limit: 12 Cost: $20-No Transportation, $30-1 way transportation, $40-2 way transportation Saturdays February 13, 20, 27 Early Risers- Coffee Shop Travelers: Rise early with LEEP, a warm beverage, and lovely company. We will be relaxing at a different coffee shop each week. We will be going to the Coffee Hag, the Fillin Station, and Caribou by MNSU Campus. Wake up right with LEEP and this leisure weekend class!*cost includes staffing, and 1 beverage. Meet at designated location for pickups and drop offs if not receiving transportation Location: Coffee Hag (2/13), Fillin Station (2/20), Caribou (2/27) Time: 7:30-8:30am Limit: 12 Cost: $30-No Transportation, $40-1 way transportation, $50-2 way transportation Save the Date for Mary Poppins Date: Saturday April 9, 2016 Meet at LEEP: 12:00pm Drop offs: 4-4:30pm Location: MSU Ted Theater Limit: 10 Cost: $60 Deadline to register is February 12 th, 2016 Join LEEP as we watch one of the most beloved Disney stories, Marry Poppins. Sing along to songs like A Spoonful of Sugar, or Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. We will be grabbing lunch beforehand! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop, 1 meal, and 1 admission ticket. Donate to Day! on Every 4 years we are lucky enough to have an extra day at the end of February which happens to share our name! How will you support LEEP on LEEP day? Stay tuned for lots of fun things and great stories being shared that day as we celebrate LEEP Day on Monday, February 29. Remember, an opportunity to give on LEEP Day only happens every 4 years! 6

7 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: Phone: info@mankatoleep.org Youth Programming Teen Rec Spring 2016 Sign up quick for this fun and inclusive afterschool program! LEEP will be offering programming for youth and teens complete with pick-ups from East High School, West High School, and Dakota Meadows! This program offers a chance for students to build relationships and partake in activities such as games, special trips, crafts, and guest speakers will be offered on a weekly basis through LEEP. Make new friends, learn new sports and games, and develop new skills to help your youth become more independent! *Programming begins at 3:15pm. Program Dates: Wednesdays January 20- May 25 Location: LEEP Rec Center 929 N. 4 th St. Mankato Cost: 19 sessions for a low cost of $290. *Payment plan optionalcontact Kathryn for more information Ages: year olds (must still be in school to qualify) Time: Pick up after school until parent pickups at 5-5:15pm **Registration due by January 8 th All necessary forms must be filled out before any youth can participate programming. Scholarships are available to cover up to 50% of costs! Ask Kathryn for details! *Pick up transportation offered for Dakota Meadows, East High School and West High School for no additional cost. Programming will begin at R-Word T-Shirts for Sale Help Spread the Word the End the Word in style! Each year LEEP joins the movement to help raise awareness that the r-word hurts. HALF of the money raised through LEEP s campaign will directly support the LEEP team! Order by filling out the R-Word T-Shirt order form found on the LEEP Website, Order will not placed without payment, check should be written to LEEP Shirts are available to order: October 1-December 14 January 4-February 29 Shirt Sizes & Prices 3T-XL= $10 2XT=$12 LEEP is not responsible for supervision of participants before or after designated program start and end times. LEEP would like to remind guardians and staff that with winter weather fast approaching, it is their responsibility to ALWAYS check participants in with LEEP Staff and arrive promptly at ending times. We want to provide a safe environment for all participants who attend LEEP events. If bad weather, please call and listen to the recorded message to know if our program has been cancelled. (Voice messages will not be checked or returned.) Participants should call to cancel themselves from programming. 7

8 LEEP Calendar February 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 CL: Treats and Movies 4:30-6:00pm LE: Pool League 6:30-8:30pm NA: Sandwich Bar and Social Hour- 6:30-7:30 Advisory Council Meeting 6-7:00pm 2 SO: Unified Basketball NA: Birthday Bash- Monster Cookies 3 LE: Traveling Dart League 4:30-5:30pm Teen Rec 3-5:00pm SO: Aquatics 6-7:00pm NA: Healthy Living- Smoothies 4 SO: Basketball 5 CL: Bingo Club and Snacks 4:30-6:00pm 6 SO: Fundraiser Polar Plunge 1:00pm SE: LEEP Polar Plunge Cheer Team 10:00am-2:00pm 7 SO: Aquatics Area Tournament at Adolphus SE: Movies, Games, and Tacos at LEEP 4:30-8:00pm 8 CL: Treats and Movies 4:30-6:00pm LE: Pool League 6:30-8:30pm NA: Love Through the Ages 9 CL: Dance Party 4:30-5:30pm *No drop SO: Unified Basketball NA: Valentine s Day Bingo at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm 10 LE: Traveling Dart League 4:30-5:30pm CL: Mall Walk and Talk 4:30-5:30pm *No drop available Teen Rec 3-5:00pm SO: Aquatics 6-7:00pm NA: Valentine s Day Blowout- Pizza Party 11 CL: Candy Cupcake Creations 4:30-5:30pm * No drop off transportation SO: Basketball 12 CL: Bingo Club and Snacks 4:30-6:00pm SE: Valentine s Day Dance at AmericInn 7-9:00pm 13 CL: Early Risers Coffee Shop Travelers-Coffee Hag 7:30-8:30am SE: Valentine s Day Party at LEEP 4:30-7:30pm 14 Valentine s Day SO: Basketball Area Tournament 15 CL: Treats and Movies 4:30-6:00pm NA: Valentine s Day Karaoke at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm 16 CL: Dance Party 4:30-5:30pm *No drop SO: Unified Basketball NA: Games and Snacks 17 Teen Rec 3-5:00pm CL: Mall Walk and Talk 4:30-5:30pm *No drop available SO: Aquatics 6-7:00pm NA: Healthy Living Snack and a Workout 18 CL: Candy Cupcake Creations 4:30-5:30pm *No drop off transportation SO: Basketball 19 NA Movie and Munchies Night 6:30-8:00pm SE: MNSU Women s Basketball Game 4-8:00pm 20 CL: Early Risers Coffee Shop Travelers- Fllin Station 7:30-8:30am SE: Wow!Zone Bowling and Pizza 5:30-9:30pm 21 SE: Day in the City MOA Trip 11:00am-6:30pm 22 SO: Youth Unified Area Tournament 23 CL: Dance Party 4:30-5:30pm * No drop SO: Unified Basketball NA: MRCI Bingo 6:30-8:00pm 24 Teen Rec 3-5:00pm CL: Mall Walk and Talk 4:30-5:30pm *No drop available SO: Aquatics 6-7:00pm NA: Healthy Living- Goldie Bosard 40 s and 50 s Dance 25 CL: Candy Cupcake Creations 4:30-5:30pm *No drop off transportation SO: Basketball 26 CL: Bingo Club and Snacks 4:30-6:00pm NA: Spaghetti Feed and New Release Movie 6:30-8:00pm 27 CL: Early Risers Coffee Shop Travelers- Caribous 7:30-8:30am SE: Mystic Lake Casino 1:30-7:30pm 28 SO: Basketball Regional Tournament 29 NA: Dance Party LEAP DAY LEEP Fundraiser are Available! Looking forward to that special activity, but it s slightly out of your budget? Not to worry, we have the solution for you! Call into our office and request a scholarship 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. *All scholarships are given at the discretion of the Executive Director. Scholarships are limited per person. For more information regarding scholarships info@mankatoleep.org or call Make your travel plans today! Summer vacations will be available in February, Watch your mailbox for the newest package! Want to guarantee your trip of a lifetime? Plan a Personalized Vacation to the destination of your choice, with your own budget in mind! Contact Mandy at director@mankatoleep.org with any questions or to book your trip today. 8 8

9 LEEP Registration Checklist February 2016 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 2/1 Sandwich Bar and Social hour $6 SE 2/12 Valentine s Day Dance at Americinn $7 NA 2/2 Birthday Bash- Monster Cookies $3 SE 2/13 Valentine s Day Party at LEEP $15, $19, $23 NA 2/3 Healthy Living Smoothies $6 SE 2/19 MNSU Women s Basketball Game $45, $52 NA 2/8 Love Through the Ages $3 SE 2/20 Wow!Zone Bowling and Pizza $40, $47 NA 2/9 Valentine s Day Bingo at LEEP $3 SE 2/21 A Day in the City- MOA Trip $60, $67 NA 2/10 Valentine s Day Blow Out- Pizza Party $6 SE 2/27 Mystic Lake Casino $50, $57 NA 2/15 Valentine s Day Karaoke at LEEP $3 CL Mondays Treats and Movies $20, $30, $40 NA 2/16 Games and Snacks $3 CL Tuesdays Dance Party $15, $25 NA 2/17 Healthy Living- Snack and a Workout $3 CL Wednesdays Mall Walk and Talk $15, $25 NA 2/19 Movie and Munchies Night $3 CL Thursdays Candy Cupcake Creations $20, $30 NA 2/23 MRCI Bingo $3 CL Fridays Bingo Club and Snacks $20, $30, $40 NA 2/24 Healthy Living- Goldie Bosard 40 s and 50 s Dance $3 CL Saturdays Early Risers- Coffee Shop Travelers $30, $40, $50 NA 2/26 Spaghetti Feed and New Release Movie $6 LE Mondays Bowling $50, 70, $90 NA 2/29 Dance Party $3 LE Thursdays Pickleball $30, $50, $70 SE 2/6 LEEP Polar Plunge Cheer Team $30, $37 YP Wednesdays Teen Rec $290 SE 2/7 Movies, Games and Tacos at LEEP $15 SO Tuesdays Unified Juniors $60 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 Amount Due: Total Credits: Total Payment: 9

10 929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Mankato, MN Permit #300 Return Service Requested Proud Partner of: Volunteer of the Month Jill Hilgers Jill Hilgers has been a LEEP Board Member since 2011 and was Board President from March March Beyond her extraordinary work as a Board Member, she is also a super star volunteer! Jill always steps up when the LEEP staff needs a hand (or two). Most recently Jill has been helping us in the office while we are in search of a new Administrative Coordinator. Her favorite thing about volunteering with LEEP is that our programming allows people of all abilities to participate in competitions side by side, as well as learn about each other as individuals. Jill is truly dedicated to the mission of LEEP and we are grateful for all that she does. Thank you Jill! Employee of the Month Mel Pederson Mel is an amazing all-around person and employee. She goes over and beyond the call of duty at every LEEP activity. Her positivity, energy, and passion make her incredible to be around and make every event a blast! Mel has been a Rec Lead for over three years with us at LEEP, and boy we are lucky to have her! Say hi to Mel at your next LEEP event! Mel, One of the best things about working at LEEP is all the participants. Once I got to know all of them and being able to hear their stories, and make fun memories with them, is something I will carry with me the rest of my life. I'm so lucky and so fortunate to be a part of LEEP and all that we do to make a difference in the Mankato community. I wouldn't trade it for the world! Thank you Mel for making LEEP so exceptional! Providing the Greater Mankato Area with exceptional service since Our Mission is to enrich lives through education, recreation and healthy living opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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 at programs@mankatoleep.org or call at N. 4 th ST. Mankato MN