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Nearly $7,000 was raised for LEEP by Jersey Mike's Subs during the Month of Giving May 2017 Dear LEEP Members, We are so grateful to have such great community support!!! HELP SUPPORT LEEP AND THE LAKE CRYSTAL AREA RECREATION CENTER BY SIGNING UP FOR THE 5K WALK/RUN OR DUATHLON ON JUNE 10. We must regrettably notify you that Fall Elegance will not be taking place this year. Like you, the LEEP team looked forward to this annual event each year. However, due to rising cost and schedule conflicts we have decided to forego the Fall Elegance event this year and instead we will be hosting a BRAND NEW event: SummerFest, on Friday, August 25, 2017, more information on details for this event can be found on page 7. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that you will join us at LEEP SummerFest. Thank you. Sincerely, Use the inserted registration sheet to sign up by May 20 to get the Early Bird Pricing and your race day T-shirt! 929 North 4 th Street Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-387-5122 Email: info@mankatoleep.org The LEEP Team mankatoleep.org

VOLUNTEER AT LEEP NEWSLETTER FOLDING 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! Thursday, May 11, 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! LEEP ADVISORY COUNCIL The 2017 Advisory Council Officers have been selected, and we are still searching for new members. Join us to discuss new program ideas, participate in dance fundraisers and more. If you cannot make the meetings, contact your officers to have your voice heard! Next Meeting: Monday, May 1 Time: Where: LEEP Board Room Want to Join? Contact Adam Kronebusch at 507-387-5122 or email at programs@mankatoleep.org THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS As the college school year comes to an end, so does the time at LEEP for many of the exceptional volunteers that have donated their time to LEEP's mission. We here at LEEP are very appreciative of their dedication to making LEEP's programming and Special Olympics sports so successful and fun over the last year. Each and every volunteer has made a lasting impact on LEEP and our participants, and we hope to see each and every one of you again in the future. We wish you all success in achieving your future goals! 2017 SUMMER REC NEW AND IMPROVED 10 WEEK PROGRAM Warm weather is just around the corner, and that means Summer Recreation registration is now open! The Summer Rec Program is a life enrichment program designed for students in transition who have an intellectual disability. The goal of the program is to increase independence in daily living skills by combining recreation and leisure activities in a structured, safe and supervised environment. New in 2017, LEEP will be partnering with the University of Minnesota Extension to bring a 4-H Club to LEEP. Rec Center Ages: 12-21 years old (who will attend school in the 2017-2018 school year to qualify) Program Dates: June 5 - August 11, 2017 (10 weeks) Times: Monday Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Additional care hours 7:30-8:00 am and 4:30-5:00 pm Cost: 10 weeks for the low price of $1,350 ($135 per week) *Registration opens March 1, 2017 For a registration packet and more information, call our office at 507-387-5122 or visit our website at https://www.mankatoleep.org/summer-rec-program NEW ONE WEEK SUMMER CAMPS New in 2017 LEEP will offer week long Summer Camps Rec Center Ages: 12-21 years old (who will attend school in the 2017-2018 school year to qualify) Program Dates: June 19-23, July 17-21, and August 14-18, 2017 Times: Monday Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm with additional care hours 7:30-8:00 am and 4:30-5:00 pm Cost: $150 per camp *Minimum of 5 registrants per camp required **Registration opens March 1, 2017 For a registration packet and more information, call our office at 507-387-5122 or visit our website at https://www.mankatoleep.org/summer-rec-program 2

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 the 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. CURRENT SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETICS Tournament Dates: Area- Sunday, May 7 at Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter State- Friday, June 23- Sunday, June 25 at Eastview High School, Apple Valley Payment Plan: 2nd Payment Due May 3 = $67.50 3rd Payment Due June 7 = $67.50 VOLLEYBALL Tournament Dates: Area- Saturday, May 20 at St. Clair High School State- Saturday, June 24- Sunday, June 25 at Eastview High School, Apple Valley Payment Plan: 2nd Payment Due May 2 = $40 3rd Payment Due June 6 = $40 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 you may be awarded 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. LEAGUES PARK WALK AND TALK Gather your friends and head to Sibley Park. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the warm spring weather while staying active and catching up with friends. Don t forget your walking shoes! *If it is raining we will meet by the Carousel at the River Hills Mall. Please call LEEP Cancellation line to verify location move. Location: Sibley Park (Parking lot by playground) Dates: Fridays, May 5, 12, 19 Time: Limit: 12 Cost: $15 No Transportation $25 with one way transportaion $35 with two way transportation Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org COUCH TO 5K LEAGUE Are you looking for a fun new way to increase your physical fitness or are you a track athlete looking for more practice? Join LEEP for this fun and exciting league that will train you to complete a 5K (3.1 miles). To reach our goal we will work on pacing ourselves as we increase our distance each practice. Then we will join in the fun to raise money for LEEP and the LCARC 6th annual LCARC 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, June 10. *Cost includes staffing, registration into the Fun Run and Walk (which includes a T-shirt), and transportation to the race. Location: MSU Fitness Trail Dates: Mondays, May 1-June 5 *no practice May 29 Time: Cost: $50 No Transportation $60 with one way transportaion $70 with two way transportation 3

FAREWELL TO STAFF Please join us in wishing Martha Garvey, Ryan Trench, Mel Pederson, Sammy Zahn and Megan Voss well as they move on from LEEP to bigger things. They have each brought their own unique set of skills and personality and have done some exceptional work with our organization. We wish them all nothing but the best in their future endeavors. Martha will be heading to the Twin Cities to pursue a new opportunity made available to her. Her last day will be on May 2. Mel will be graduating this spring and fulfilling her dream of becoming a Special Education teacher. Her last day will be May 5th. Ryan will be graduating this spring and moving forward with his career in therapeutic recreation. His last day will be May 14th. Sammy will be heading to Romania/ Transylvania this summer to take part in an anthropological dig. Her last day will be in June. Megan will be spending the summer pursuing her passion for racing and working her other job. She will stay on as an Athletics coach through June. 4

NIGHT ACTIVITIES MAY DAY BASKETS Monday, May 1 It's May Day and what better way to celebrate than creating your very own May Day baskets! These baskets will come with your favorite candy. Time: Limit:20 Cost: $6 OPEN ACTIVITY NIGHT Tuesday, May 2 LEEP will have all your favorite activities such as karaoke, crafts, board games, Wii games and much more. Time: Limit: 25 MOVIES AND MUNCHIES Thursday, May 4 May the force be with you! May 4 is Star Wars day and LEEP is celebrating by watching the newest Star Wars movie: Rogue One while enjoying some movie snacks. Time: 6:30-8:30pm Limit: 35 CINCO DE MAYO PARTY Friday, May 5 Come to LEEP for a fun night celebrating Mexican heritage. LEEP will have tacos, chips and salsa and a piñata filled with all your favorite candy! Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $6 BINGO AT LEEP Monday, May 8 Grab your lucky charm and head to LEEP for BINGO night. Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 FLOWER POT CRAFT Tuesday, May 9 April showers bring May flowers. So come down to LEEP to make this fun colorful flower pot to grow your own flowers in. Park Time: Limit: 25 I LOVE MAC & CHEESE SOCIAL Thursday, May 11 It s time for one of our favorite dinner foods, macaroni and cheese! Come socialize with friends, listen to great music and eat all the macaroni and cheese you can handle. Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $6 MOTHER'S DAY CARDS Friday, May 12 Mother s Day is just around the corner! Come to LEEP and create a card that you can share with your mother on her special day! Time: Limit: 20 RAISED SALT PAINTING Monday, May 15 Come to LEEP and create your very own masterpiece. We will provide the paints and canvas, you provide the creativity. Time: Limit: 20 BIRD FEEDERS Tuesday, May 16 Spring is in full swing and the birds are finally chirping! We are making bird feeders that you can hang outside your window! Time: Limit: 20 ZUMBA WITH GOLDIE Thursday, May 18 It's Zumba night at LEEP, so grab your water bottle and bust a move with our great pal, Goldie! Time: Limit: 25 BIRTHDAY BASH Friday, May 19 Calling all May birthdays! Join us at LEEP for a night of fun games, Rice Krispy treats, music and more. May birthdays get in free, so come on over to celebrate YOU! Time: Limit: 35 BINGO IN THE PARK Monday, May 22 Join LEEP at Tourtellotte Park for a fun filled night of Bingo with friends. We will meet in the shelter near the pool. *Event will be moved to LEEP in the event of rain. Location: Tourtellotte Park Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 DANCE PARTY Tuesday, May 23 Come on down to LEEP and dance the night away! you might even learn a couple new dance moves. Feel free to make a song request. Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 25 CAMPFIRE COOKOUT Thursday, May 25 Spend the night at Elk's Nature Center relaxing by the campfire with friends as we enjoy a delicious dinner of hot dogs and chips. Location: Elk's Nature Center (555 Stoltzman Rd) Time: Limit: 25 Cost: $6 YOGA AT SIBLEY PARK Tuesday, May 30 Enjoy a relaxing night of beginners Yoga at Sibley Park. Don't worry if you have never done yoga before, the LEEP staff will demonstrate how to do each pose. Location: Sibley Park (by the playground) Time: Limit: 30 Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org 2017 LEEP MEMBERSHIP 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! 5

CLUBS T-SHIRT FUN CLUB Need something new to spruce up your wardrobe? Why not join us at LEEP to make two new shirts. We will be using two new techniques to make some colorful personalized t-shirts. Each technique is easy and fun to create. If there is time we will make a custom tote bag for those summer trips to the beach*cost of class includes: staffing and supplies. Dates: Wednesdays, May 17-31 Time: 0 no transportation $40 with one way transportation $50 with two way transportation SPECIAL EVENTS FESTIVAL OF NATIONS Saturday, May 6 For nearly 85 years, the Festival of Nations has inspired people throughout the region to discover more about our world and embrace the rich cultural diversity brought to us by immigrants from around the globe. In 2017, the Festival will continue its legacy as the longest running multicultural festival in the Midwest and, once again, collaborate with more than 90 ethnic groups to create a truly unique experience one that celebrates cultural heritage and provides our community s immigrants with a platform to express their stories through world-class performances, exhibits, ethnic cuisine and personal connections. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal, and 1 admission ticket. Meet at LEEP: 10:00am Pickups: Start at 9:00am Drop offs: 4:00-5:00pm Cost: $75 LIVE HORSE RACING AT CANTERBURY PARK Saturday, May 13 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 live horse racing! Before we bet on our favorite horses and win big we will grab a bite to eat in Shakopee. Bring additional funds for gambling. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Meet at LEEP: 10:00am Pickups: Start at 9:00am Drop offs: 4:00-5:00pm Cost: $65 KING LEAR AT GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS Saturday, May 20 Join LEEP as we head to Gustavus Adolphus for the Shakespeare Classic King Lear. After years of ruling Britain in peace, a respected King Lear decides to relinquish his crown and divide his kingdom among his three daughters. But when their love and loyalty falter, so does Lear s sanity. King Lear is a gripping portrait of fathers, daughters and a once-mighty ruler thwarted by his own hubris and betrayed by a vanishing mind. After the Play we will head to El Agave for some Mexican food. *Cost of event includes: 1 meal, staffing, event and drop-off transportation. Meet at LEEP: 1:00pm Pickups: Start at 12:00pm Drop offs: 6:00pm-7:00pm Cost: $45 BOWLING AND PIZZA AT WOW!ZONE Sunday, May 21 Grab all your buddies for bowling and pizza at one of our favorite establishments in town! We will be bowling for 1 hour. After we bowl we will dine on pizza and pop to rebuild 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: 4:00pm Pickups: Start at 3:00pm Drop offs: Limit: 20 5 CERAMICS CLUB Join us at LEEP as we put our creative juices to work! Paint your very own ceramic art piece. We have a variety of pieces to choose from to paint. If you love ceramics or just love to paint, this is the class for you! We will create one-of-a-kind art pieces perfect to decorate anyone s home. *Cost of class includes: staffing and supplies. Location: 105 Bittersweet Lane, Mankato Dates: Thursdays, May 11-June 15 Time: 0 no transportation $40 with one way transportation $50 with two way transportation BUFFALO WILD WINGS AND A MOVIE IN KATO Friday, May 26 Join us as we enjoy a nice night out on the town starting with a meal at Grizzly s. We will enjoy a fantastic meal with some of our best friends and when we are through, we will head out to catch a movie at the theater. The group will get to decide which movie to see. Please bring extra spending money for any snacks at the movie. *Drop off time will vary depending on the start/end time of the movie our group chooses **Price includes meal and movie ticket please bring extra money for any snacks at the movie * Movies will be PG or PG13 Meet at LEEP: 5:00pm Pickups: Start at 4:00pm Drop offs: 9:00-10:00pm Cost: $45 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 SAVE THE DATE! Summer Fun Dance Friday, June 30, 2017 Dance will be held at the Courtyard 6

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS ELKO SPEEDWAY: EVE OF DESTRUCTION Saturday June 10 We are headed once again to Elko Speedway to catch a night of destruction! Watch the spectacular show of school bus races, outhouse races, bull rides and ending the night is NASCAR racing. Before the show, we stop in St. Peter and eat a quick dinner at Arby s. Please bring extra money for souvenirs. *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: 11:00-12:00am Cost: $65 HAWAIIAN LUAU CRUISE Sunday June 18 Join LEEP on the Afton*Hudson Cruise Lines as they bring Hawaii to you on the Scenic St. Croix River! This 2 hour cruise offers a delicious Hawaiian inspired meal. Enjoy this themed cruise and the scenery around you while feeling the breeze of the fresh air against your face on the top deck of the boat. Each guest will receive a Hawaiian Lei as they board. We encourage guests to dress Hawaiian style. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 meal and 1 admission ticket. Meet at LEEP: 2:00pm Pickups: Start at 1:00pm Drop offs: 8:30-9:30pm Cost: $85 UPCOMING CLUB ADAPTED HORSEBACK CLUB Join LEEP for a brand new class this summer. We are looking for all horse lovers for our brand new Adapted Horseback riding class. What better way to spend a summer night than on a beautiful horse. There will also be a cart and buggy available for anyone who doesn t want to ride a horse. *Cost of class includes: staffing, hour-long riding session and drop-off transportation. A waiver is required when you register. Location: Le Sueur County Fairgrounds Dates: Tuesdays, June 13, 20, 27 Time: 5:30-8:30pm Cost: $65 No Transportation $75 with pick up transportaion CIRCUS 1903: THE GOLDEN AGE OF CIRCUS Saturday July 1 Get captivated with LEEP as we head to the Ordway to discover the golden age of circus this summer! Sensational puppetry puts Elephants back in the ring as never seen before along with a huge cast of the most unique, amazing and dangerous circus acts from all four corners of the world, from strong men to contortionists, acrobats to musicians, knife throwers, high wire and much more! *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: 11:00-12:00am Cost: $110 Save the Date! July 19, 2017 LEEP Summer Fest is a BRAND NEW event, to honor the contributions people with disabilities make to our greater Mankato Community. This year s LEEP Summer Fest will take place at Franklin Rogers Park and feature a live performance by IV Play, a dance, games, a hamburger and hotdog buffet and door prizes. In addition each ticket will include a complimentary LEEP Summer Fest T-shirt. The event is open to anyone interested, however, you must purchase your tickets in advance. Ticket sales will begin in June and will be available for purchase at the LEEP office, at LEEP events and online, all caregivers, guardians and guests must purchase tickets. Please purchase your ticket to save your spot as soon as possible because space is limited. Phone registration is not permitted. SEVERE 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 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. 7

LEEP CALENDAR MAY 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Teen Rec 3:00-5:00pm Couch to 5K League May Day Baskets Advisory Council 2 Open Activity Night Volleyball (2nd payment due) Unified Volleyball (2nd payment due) 7:00-8:00pm 3 Athletics (2nd payment due) Powerlifting League 7:30-8:30pm 4 Movies and Munchies 6:30-8:30pm 5 Park Walk and Talk Cinco de Mayo Party 6 Festival of Nations 10:00am-4:00pm 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Athletics Area Tournament at Gustavus Adolphus Teen Rec 3:00-5:00pm Couch to 5K League Bingo at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm Flower Pot Craft Volleyball Unified Volleyball 7:00-8:00pm Athletics Powerlifting League 7:30-8:30pm Ceramics Club I Love Mac & Cheese Social Park Walk and Talk Mother's Day Cards Live Horse Racing at Canterbury Park 10:00am-4:00pm 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 King Lear at Gustavus Adolphus 1:00-6:00pm Teen Rec 3:00-5:00pm Couch to 5K League Bird Feeders Volleyball T-Shirt Fun Club Athletics Ceramics Club Zumba with Goldie Park Walk and Talk Birthday Bash Volleyball Area Tournament at St. Clair High School Raised Salt Painting Unified Volleyball 7:00-8:00pm Powerlifting League 7:30-8:30pm 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Bowling and Pizza at Wow!Zone 4:00-6:00pm Teen Rec 3:00-5:00pm Couch to 5K League Dance Party Volleyball T-Shirt Fun Club Athletics Ceramics Club Campfire Cookout Buffalo Wild Wings and a Movie in Kato 5:00-9:00pm No Programming Memorial Day Weekend Bingo in the Park Unified Volleyball 7:00-8:00pm 28 No Programming Memorial Day Weekend 29 No Programming Memorial Day 30 Yoga at Sibley Park Volleyball Unified Volleyball 7:00-8:00pm 31 T-Shirt Fun Club Athletics 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 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. FIND US ON: www.facebook.com/leep Instagram: leepmankato twitter.com/leepmankato You Tube: LEEPMankato $5 OFF REGISTER FOR THE COUCH TO 5K LEAGUE AND GET $5 OF A MAY SPECIAL EVENT OF YOUR CHOICE. *2017 LEEP Membership must be paid in full prior to registration. Coupon must be turned in. 1 coupon per person. Expires 05/31/2017 8

LEEP PAYMENT CHECKLIST MAY 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 Date Event Fee X Dates Event Fee NA 5/1 May Day Baskets $3 NA 5/30 Yoga at Sibley Park $3 NA 5/2 Open Activity Night $3 SE 5/6 Festival of Nations $75 / $82 NA 5/4 Movies and Munchies $3 SE 5/13 Live Horse Racing at Canterbury Park $65 / $72 NA 5/5 Cinco de Mayo Party $6 SE 5/14 King Lear at Gustavus Adolphus $45 / $52 NA 5/8 Bingo at LEEP $3 SE 5/21 Bowling and Pizza at Wow!Zone $35 / $40 /$45 NA 5/9 Flower Pot Craft $3 SE 5/26 Buffalo Wild Wings and a Movie in Kato $45 / $52 NA 5/11 I Love Mac and Cheese Social $6 SE 6/10 Elko Speedway: Eve of Destruction $65 / $72 NA 5/12 Mother's Day Cards $3 SE 6/18 Hawaiian Luau Cruise $85 / $92 NA 5/15 Raised Salt Painting $3 SE 7/1 Circus 1903: The Golden Age of Circus $110 / $117 T-Shirt Fun Club $30 / $40 / $50 NA 5/16 Bird Feeders $3 CL Wednesdays May 17-31 Ceramics Club $30 / $40 / $50 NA 5/18 Zumba with Goldie $6 CL Thursdays May 11- June 15 Adapted Horseback Club $65 / $75 NA 5/19 Birthday Bash $3 CL Tuesdays June 11-27 NA 5/22 Bingo in the Park $3 LE Fridays May 5-19 Park Walk and Talk $15 / $25 / $35 Couch to 5K League $50 / $60 / $70 NA 5/23 Dance Party $3 LE Mondays May 1-June 5 NA 5/25 Campfire Cookout $6 Participant's Name: Total Amount Due: 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 fee. Can be processed in the LEEP office during regular business hours. * Pick up transportation for Special events is an additional $7 charge Total Payment: 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 May 2017 WHAT'S INSIDE Special Olympics Tournament Dates May Activities Upcoming Summer Events 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