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February 2017 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 Join us at the Mankato Brewery for the 3rd Annual Beads and Brass event and enjoy a Mardi Gras experience in our wintry corner of Minnesota. The evening will be full of authentic, Cajun style appetizers and entertainment. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their N'awlins best! Doors open at 6:30pm. Mardi Gras swag will be available for purchase at the event. $40 Tickets are available online at www.mankatoleep.org/beads-and-brass until Thursday, February 23, 2017. Tickets sold at the door will be $55 each. *This is a fundraiser for LEEP and not a LEEP staffed event BECOME A 2017 LEEP MEMBER WHERE PROGRAMMING HAS NO LIMITS Only $40 for an ENTIRE YEAR full of FUN! Member Benefits LEEP Membership Card FREE LEEP Notepad FREE Program Punch Card to win Prizes! UPDATE YOUR LEEP 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: www.mankatoleep.org or by stopping into our office during regular business hours. Questions, please contact the LEEP office at 507-387-5122 929 North 4 th Street Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-387-5122 Email: info@mankatoleep.org Valentine's Day Formal Dance Friday, February 10, 2017 DRESS TO IMPRESS AND BRING YOUR SWEETHEART, OR MAYBE YOU'LL MEET ONE THERE, TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT THIS NIGHT FILLED WITH ROMANCE AND EXCITMENT. Date: Friday,February 10, 2017 Time: 7-9:00pm Cost: $7.00 at the door,caregivers get in free *no pre-registrations accepted Location: Courtyard Marriot, 901 Raintree Road **LEEP Dances have a no re-entry policy for all participants and staff in attendance. mankatoleep.org

SPECIAL OLYMPICS INFORMATION In order to participate in Special Olympic sports, athletes must complete an Athlete Application for Participation. All sections must be completed, signed, require a doctor s signature, physical and background check. Forms will not be accepted if not completed fully. Once completed, the application must be turned into the LEEP Office and LEEP will submit the form to the Special Olympics Minnesota s (SOMN) office. This application does not guarantee acceptance into Special Olympics program until official word is received from SOMN. Forms must be updated every three years to continue participation. Athletes are not allowed to participate in Special Olympics practices or tournaments without a current completed form. If you are in question as to whether you have this form completed, please call LEEP at 507-387-5122 and we can verify it for you. This form must be updated every three years, if it is not up to date, the athlete will not be able to practice or compete until cleared by Special Olympics Minnesota. 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. SWIMMING Tournament dates: Area- Sunday, February 5 at Gustavus Adolhpus College State- Saturday, March 25-Sunday, March 26 Payment Dates: 2nd payment: $70 due February 8 Shirts are available to order: Shirt Sizes & Prices: 3rd payment: $50 due March 15 R-WORD T-SHIRTS Help Spread the Word to 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! January 4-February 23 3T-XL= $10 March 7-March 31 2X-4XL=$13 Order by filling out the R-Word T-Shirt order form found on the LEEP website, www.mankatoleep.org/r-word-t-shirts. Orders not placed without payment, checks should be written to LEEP. BASKETBALL UNIFIED FULL COURT BASKETBALL Tournament dates: Area- Saturday February,11 at St. Clair High School State- Firday, March 24 at St. Thomas University Payment Dates: 2nd payment: $70 due February 14 3rd payment: $55 due March 1 *** If an athlete participants in BOTH Full Court and Unified Basketball, reduced fee for unified is only $100! Payment due January 10*** 2nd payment: $50 due February 21 FULL AND HALF COURT BASKETBALL Tournament dates: Area- Sunday February, 12 at Gustavus Adolphus College Regionals- Sunday, February 26 in St. Michael State- Saturday, March 25-Sunday, March 26 at St. Thomas University Payment Dates: 2nd payment: $70 due February 9 3rd payment: $55 due March 16 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 UNIFIED JUNIORS Starting in March -Unified Juniors, a 9 week long program, for children ages 8-21 years of 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 Dates: Tuesdays March 15-May 10 Time: 5:30-7:00pm Locations: Vary upon sport (Schedule will be mailed out upon registration) Cost: $15 Contact t Ali McGuire by email at athletics@mankatoleep.org with any questions or to get your athlete or unified partner registered! 2

LEAGUES MALL WALK AND TALK LEEP s classic Mall Walk and Talk Club is back! Gather your friends and head to the River Hills Mall. This is the perfect opportunity to stay active during the cold months and to catch up with friends. Don t forget your walking shoes! Location: River Hills Mall, *meet by the Carousel Dates: Fridays, February 10, 17, 24 Time: Limit: 12 Cost: $15 No Transportation $25 with one way transportaion $35 with two way transportation FLOOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Leave the skates behind and join LEEP s floor hockey league! Players can expect to have a blast, develop hockey and useful sportsmanship skills! Location: Roosevelt Elementary School Dates: Mondays February 13, 20, 27 Time: Cost: $25 No Transportation $35 with one way transportaion $45 with two way transportation CLUBS PIZZA LOVERS CLUB Do you love pizza? If you answered yes, then this is the club for you! Join us as we spend the next three weeks learning how to prepare 3 different pizza inspired dishes. We will craft and play games while the pizzas bake. *Transportation is only available for those registered for all three events Time: Limit: 10 Cost: $8 per event OR $20 for all 3 events $30 with one way transportation $40 with two way transportation February 8: Veggie Pizza Appetizers February 15: Homemade Pizza Rolls VOLUNTEER AT LEEP Make a difference by helping LEEP send out the Monthly Newsletter! Each month we send out our Newsletter to almost 700 participants and their families. A job this big can't be completed alone! Come to the LEEP office for a relaxing hour and a half of folding and tabbing newsletters. Invite a friend or two! Tuesday, February 14, 2017 11:00am-12:30pm 12:30pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:30pm LEEP Board Room 929 N 4th Street Mankato, MN 56001 Call the LEEP Office at 507-387-5122 to sign-up! VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH LEEP is excited to recognize Chad Ziemke as the February Volunteer of the Month for his dedication to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Chad has been volunteering with LEEP s Fundraising Committee for a year and half and has also volunteered at LEEP Legends. Chad was a key player in the success of LEEP s Sweat 2 the Max campaign. He organized Fitness for $10 s Sweat 2 the Max Challenge and was able to recruit more than 15 people to complete the burpees and raised $250 to support LEEP programming! LEEP participants are very lucky to have volunteers like Chad advocating for them! February 22: Dessert Fruit Pizza ANNOUNCEMENT Mandy will be out on maternity leave starting February 1, 2017 to await the arrival of the new addition to her family. The LEEP board and administrative team will keep LEEP running in her absence. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the LEEP office at 507-387-5122. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH LEEP is pleased to announce that February s employee of the month is Mel Pederson! Mel has been with LEEP since 2013 and we couldn t be happier. Our participants absolutely love Mel and her infectious upbeat personality! Mel brings her creativity, smile, and laughter to every event and she is one of the hardest workers you ll find. We are very lucky to have Mel on our team. Thank you Mel for making LEEP so exceptional! Keep up the great work! 3

NIGHT ACTIVITIES BEADING AND JEWELRY MAKING Wednesday February 1 Feeling Crafty? Come on down to the LEEP Rec Center for a fun filled night of beading and jewelry making! Time: VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY Tuesday February 14 If yummy treats and fun games are the way to your heart, then you you won't want to miss out on this year's Valentine's Day Party! Stop on by and make a Valentine for your sweetie. Time: Limit: 40 Cost: $6 OPEN ACTIVITY NIGHT Wednesday February 22 Come on down to the LEEP Rec Center for a laid back night if open activities. You'll have the choice bingo, karaoke, board games, crafts and more! Time: Limit: 35 MOVIE AND MUNCHIES Monday February 6 There's no better way to beat the Monday blues than enjoying a great movie and some warm buttery popcorn with great friends. This month's movie will be a LEEP staff's favorite pick. Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 KARAOKE Tuesday February 7 Get your singing pipes ready for another epic night of LEEP karaoke. You're not going to want to miss out on this! Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 ZUMBA WITH GOLDIE Wednesday February 8 Life is better when you dance! Time to dance the night away with our Zumba night. Don't forget your water bottle because you're sure to work up a sweat. Time: Limit: 25 DATE NIGHT AT LEEP Wednesday February 15 It's date night in the LEEP Rec Center! Enjoy a romantic candle lit dinner with your special someone. Time: Cost: $6 BINGO BIRTHDAY BASH Friday February 17 It s party time at LEEP! Let s celebrate all February birthdays with a fun filled night of bingo with friends and enjoy a delicious treat! *February Birthdays get in for FREE! Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 CANVAS PAINTING Tuesday February 21 Show off your artistic abilities at LEEP as we take on this love canvas painting. Bring your creative mind and we'll provide the supplies. Park Time: BINGO AT LEEP Tuesday February 28 Need more bingo in your life? You're in luck! Join us once again for another wild night of traditional bingo and prizes at LEEP! Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: info@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 www.leavealegacymankato.org or email Ann Stewart at acstewart@hickorytech.net. COLD WEATHER REMINDER LEEP is not responsible for supervision of participants before or after designated program start and end times. Because of this LEEP would like to remind guardians and staff with winter in full swing, it is their responsibility to ALWAYS check participants in with LEEP Staff. We want to provide a safe environment for all participants who attend LEEP events. In case of bad weather, please call 507-387-9996 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 507-387-5122 to cancel themselves from programming. 4

SCHOLARSHIPS 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! 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 www.mankatoleep.org For more information regarding scholarships email info@mankatoleep.org or call 507-387-5122. *All scholarships are given at the discretion of the Executive Director. Scholarships are limited per event. 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? 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: www.facebook.com/leep twitter.com/leepmankato You Tube: LEEPMankato Instagram: leepmankato LEEP ADVISORY COUNCIL Next Meeting Date: Monday February, 6 2017 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Where: LEEP Board Room, located at 929 N 4th St. Mankato, MN 56001 Want to Join? Contact Adam Kronebusch at 507-387-5122 or email at programs@mankatoleep.org YOUTH PROGRAMMING TEEN REC SPRING SESSION LEEP will be offering programming for youth and teens complete with pick-ups from schools within our transporation area, as outlined in our transporation policy! This program offers a chance for students as young as 10 to build relationships and partake in activities like 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. Rec Center Program Dates: Mondays January 23-May 22, 2017 (Teen Rec will not meet on March 27, 2017) Cost: 17 sessions for the low price of $255- $15.00 a session Time: Pick up after school until 5:00pm *Pick up transportation offered for schools within our transportation area for no additional cost. *Programming will begin at 3:15pm. All students must be picked up from LEEP by 5:15pm. *Contact Adam at (507) 387-5122 or by email at programs@mankatoleep.org to learn how to register. NON-SCHOOL DAY EVENTS Join LEEP on ISD77 s scheduled school off days! This program is offered for youth in 5th grade and up, to utilize those days to the fullest by socializing, exploring new leisure recreational opportunities, learning independence skills, and of course having fun with friends! Who: Youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities as young as 10 years old Times: 8:00am-4:30pm parent/guardian drop off from 7:30-8:00am parent/guardian pick-ups 4:30-5:00pm at LEEP Rec Center Limit: 12 per event SCIENCE MUSEUM Friday, March 10, 2017-$45.00 LEGOLAND AND MALL OF AMERICA Monday, March 27, 2017-$45.00 COMO ZOO Friday, April 14, 2017-$35.00 FISHING TRIP Monday, May 29, 2017-$35.00 *Contact Adam at (507) 387-5122 or by email at programs@mankatoleep.org to learn how to register. 5

SPECIAL EVENTS WACKY BEAR PARTY Friday February 3 Join LEEP for a fun filled event at the Wacky Bear Factory in the River Hills Mall. This party will include building you own stuffed animal complete with a heart, adoption certificate, bows, and we will even deisgn a shirt for your new pal to wear. We will also play some games, such as bingo, and enjoy some pizza for dinner. Meet at LEEP: 5:00pm Pickups: Start at 4:00pm Drop offs: 7:30-8:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $40 MOVIES, GAMES AND TACOS AT LEEP Saturday February 4 Want to just kick back and relax? Join us for a laid back afternoon at LEEP where we ll enjoy your choice of board games, snack on some delicious tacos and catch a movie. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon! *Cost includes staffing, event, movie rentals, and 1 meal. Transportation is limited to first 10- for an additional $5 each way. Meet at LEEP: 4:00pm Pickups: Start at 3:00pm Drop offs: 7:00-8:00pm Cost: $15 MNSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME Saturday February 18 Join LEEP as we support one of our favorite local sports teams, the Mavericks! We will be watching the Women's basketball team take on the Sioux Falls University Cougars. Before the game we will be grabbing an early dinner at Applebees! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal, and 1 admission ticket. Meet at LEEP: 2:30pm Pickups: Start at 4:00pm Drop offs: 7:30-8:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $50 Wow!Zone Bowling and Pizza Party Sunday February 19 Join us for your favorite event of the month! We will be letting go of some steam as we knock down pins at the Wow! Zone. For dinner we will be enjoying delicious pizza and pop. *Cost includes staffing, 1 hour of bowling, equipment, and 1 meal. Transportation is limited to first 10- for an additional $5 each way. Meet at Wow! Zone: 4:30pm Pickups: Start at 3:30pm Drop offs: 5 SAVE THE DATE SPECIAL EVENTS DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DREAM BIG Saturday March 4 Join LEEP as we travel to Minneapolis to enter a world where adventure is awaiting and courage leads the way at Disney On Ice presents Dream Big. Through enchanted pixie-dust, Tinker Bell takes you on a journey of beloved Disney tales LIVE ON ICE. The evening is sure to include high-flying jumps, daring acrobatics, breathtaking skating and lovable Disney friends! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal, and 1 admission ticket. Meet at LEEP: 4:30pm Pickups: Start at 3:30pm Drop offs: 10:30-11:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $80 BACK TO THE 80'S DINNER THEATRE AT KATO BALLROOM Saturday March 18 Want to just kick back and relax? Join us for a Travel back to the 80 s with LEEP as we visit the Kato Ballroom for a fun night of dinner theatre! We will be revisiting the era that brought the world The Rubik's Cube, Max Headroom and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this "totally awesome" musical in the style of movies such as Back To The Future,Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Karate Kid and The Wedding Singer. You won t want to miss out on this event, where there s dinner and a show!**cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal, and 1 admission ticket. Meet at LEEP: 5:30pm Pickups: Start at 4:30pm Drop offs: 9:30-10:30pm Limit: 8 Cost: $65 Star Wars Day at the Science Museum Saturday February 25 Join us as we travel to St. Paul to visit the Science Museum for Star Wars Day. In addition to all the great activities the Science Museum has to offer we will get to meet members of the 501st Legion and participate in activities with a Star Wars spin! Some of these activities include testing your Star Wars IQ in the Jedi Trials, building jitterdroids, launching stargliders, creating stop motion animations with toys, compete with wind powered pod racers, and more. We wil also be enjoying a lunch at the Elements Cafe. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal, and 1 admission ticket. Meet at LEEP: 10:30 am Pickups: Start at 9:30am Drop Offs: 5:30-6:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $70 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Please note pick up transportation JUSTIN MOORE AND LEE BRICE CONCERT Saturday April 15 Grab your cowboy hat and come on down as we enjoy a night filled with great country music! Justin Moore will be preforming in Mankato at the Verizon Wireless Center. The show will also feature Lee Brice and Special Guest Brett Young as part of the American Made Tour. LEEP will dine on some delicious sandwiches prior to the concert. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal, and 1 admission ticket. Meet at LEEP: 5:30pm Pickups: Start at 4:30pm Drop offs: 9:30-10:30pm Limit: 8 Cost: $75 6

PERSONALIZED VACATIONS A great option for someone wanting to go on a trip without a worry in the world! Also a great option for housemates or friends who want to travel near or far. LEEP Staff handle the planning and ensure the trip is fun for all involved. The options are endless, book yours today! Contact Mandy Hunecke; director@mankatoleep.org no later than 90 days prior to travel. A $100 deposit (will be credited to travel if booked with LEEP) and trip planning form must be completed before trip planning begins. More information can be found: https://www.mankatoleep.org/personalized-vacations ALL INCLUSIVE LEEP VACATIONS Summer vacation options will be available in February, 2017. Watch your mailbox for the newest package! Trip Destination Trip Dates Final Book Date Final Payment Due Mickey s Not So Scary Halloween Disney World, Florida October, 2017 April 1, 2017 Deposit: $500 Trip Total: $2285 07/30/2017 Rose Bowl Parade, Pasadena, California New Year s Holiday January, 2018 June 1, 2017 Deposit: $500 Trip Total: $2400 07/30/2017 7

LEEP CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday WONDERING IF A PROGRAM IS CANCELLED? Call our Cancellation Line at: 507-387-9996 For the most up to date information. Please do not leave a message, they will not be returned at this number 1 Swimming Beading and Jewelry Making 2 Basketball 3 Wacky Bear Party 5:00-7:30pm 4 Movies, Games, and Tacos at LEEP 4:00pm-7:00pm 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Swimming Area Tournament at Gustavus Adolphus Teen Rec 3:00-5:00pm Movie and Munchies 6:30-8:00pm Advisory Council 6:00-7:00pm SOFit Unified Basketball Karaoke 6:30-8:00pm Pizza Lovers Club Swimming (2nd payment due) Zumba Basketball (2nd payment due) Mall Walk and Talk Valentine's Day Formal Dance at Courtyard 7:00-9:00pm Unified Basketbal Area Tournament at St. Clair 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Basketball Area Tournament at Gustavus Adolphus Teen Rec 3:00-5:00pm Floor Hockey League SOFit Unified Basketball (2nd payment due) Valentine's Day Party Pizza Lovers Club Swimming Date Night at LEEP Basketball Mall Walk and Talk Bingo Birthday Bash 6:30-8:00pm MNSU Women's Basketball Game 2:30-7:30pm Newsletter Folding 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Wow!Zone Bowling and Pizza Party 4:30-6:30pm Teen Rec 3:00-5:00pm Floor Hockey League SOFit Unified Basketball Canvas Painting Pizza Lovers Club Swimming Open Activity Basketball R-Word T-Shirt Orders Due Mall Walk and Talk Star Wars Day at the Science Museum 10:30am-5:30pm 26 27 28 Basketball Regional Tournament at St. Michael Teen Rec 3:00-5:00pm Floor Hockey League SOFit Unified Basketball Bingo at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm Participant Cancellations: If a participant is registered for an activity and cannot attend, they must call the LEEP office at (507) 387-5122 to cancel no less than 24 hours in advance for weekday events and by noon on Thursday for weekend events to not be charged. LEEP staff will attempt to replace them and refund any payments at the discretion of the Executive Director. If a participant does not cancel for a limited program that is filled to capacity, they will be charged the full amount. $5 off SIGNUP FOR FLOOR HOCKEY LEAGUE AND GET $5 OFF A FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENT OF YOUR CHOOSING.*2017 LEEP Membership must be paid in full prior to registration. Coupon must be turned in. 1 coupon per person. Expires 02/10/2017 EVER WANT TO JUMP IN A FREEZING LAKE? Join the LEEP Freeze Pops and participate in the 2017 Polar Plunge! Saturday, February 4, 2017 Email the Athletics Manager at athletics@mankatoleep.org for more information. 8

LEEP PAYMENT CHECKLIST FEBRUARY 2017 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 Beading and Jewlry Making $3 SE 2/3 Wacky Bear Party $40 / $47 NA 2/6 Movie and Munchies $3 SE 2/4 Movies, Games, and Tacos at LEEP $15 / $20 / $25 NA 2/7 Karaoke $3 SE 2/18 MNSU Women's Basketball Game $50 / $57 NA 2/8 Zumba with Goldie $3 SE 2/19 Wow!Zone Bowling and Pizza Party $35 / $40 / $45 $70 / $77 NA 2/14 Valentine's Day Party $6 SE 2/25 Star Wars Day at the Science Museum NA 2/15 Date Night at LEEP $6 SE 3/4 Disney on Ice: Dream Big $80 / $87 NA 2/17 Bingo Birthday Bash $3 SE 3/18 Back to the 80's Dinner Theater $65 / $72 NA 2/21 Canvas Painting $3 SE 4/15 Justin Moore and Lee Brice Concert $75 / $82 $8 NA 2/22 Open Activity Night $3 CL 2/8 Pizza Lovers: Veggie Pizza Appetizer $8 NA 2/28 Bingo at LEEP $3 CL 2/15 Pizza Lovers: Homemade Pizza Rolls $8 Floor Hockey League $25 / $35 / $45 CL 2/22 Pizza Lovers: Dessert Fruit Pizza LE Mondays Feb. 13, 20, 27 Pizza Lovers $20 / $30 / $40 Mall Walk and Talk $15 / $25 / $35 CL Wednesdays Feb 8, 15, 22 LE Fridays Feb. 10, 17, 24 Unified Juniors $15 2017 LEEP Membership $40 SO Tuesdays March 15-May 10 Participant's Name: Total Amount Due: 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. Total Credits: * Credit card payments are now accepted with a minimal convenience fee. Can be processed in the LEEP office during regular business hours. Total Payment: * Pick up transportation for Special events is an additional $7 charge 9

Leisure Education For Exceptional People 929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN 56001 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-profit US Postage PAID Mankato, MN 56001 PERMIT #300 February 2017 WHAT'S INSIDE R-Word Shirts order form February Events Calendar Event Coupon Enriching lives through inclusive education, recreation, and healthy living opportunities. Proud Partner of: mankatoleep.org The newsletter is also available on our website at www.mankatoleep.org. Editor: Adam Kronebusch 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 LEEP: info@mankatoleep.org or call 507-387-5122