929 North 4 th Street Mankato, MN 56001 507-387-5122 info@mankatoleep.org www.mankatoleep.org Introducing Dietitian Daina Each month stay tuned for Expert Dietitian Daina Van Duynhovens Column and her recipes for healthy living and topic of the month! Ask her those tough wellness and nutrition questions to help you take charge and improve your life!...a little about Daina... Daina is a highly experienced, educated, and passionate dietitian. She has a wide range of knowledge and expertise to bring to the table especially through her development of nutrition and wellness events for her clientele in higher education, health care, and corporate business dining segments. Daina s passion also extends to physical activity with her involvement in athletics, daily fitness and the development of weight loss programs. Daina s love for nutrition and wellness remains a staple in her life. She is an avid runner, loves to bike, kayak, hike, do yoga, and travel with her hubby seeking new adventures and food! She also is an dedicated volunteer in her community! Daina is thrilled to join our team here at LEEP as our wellness dietitian columnist for our monthly newsletter. Welcome her and lookout for her first full article next month in the October newsletter with a scrumptious fall friendly recipe. Contact LEEP at 507-387-5122 or email Kathryn at programs@mankatoleep.org with questions for Daina! September 2015 Special Shout Out to our Volunteer Community Professional Terri Prange Do you believe a facial can change lives? Working as an RN, going to school, having 2 young children and having a busy husband, I was finding it hard to juggle and balance my life. The gift of a facial ignited my spirit as my inner strength, confidence and excitement for life were renewed! This stirred hope, courage and passion to start my own business. Twenty two years later, by the grace of God, this same deep passion drives me to pass it on. As a nationally recognized leader in the top 2% of Mary Kay, my mission is to encourage and inspire women to build a life of balance and excellence. I am passionate about leading women to discover their gifts and talents so they can enrich their own lives and those around them through the proven business model with Mary Kay Cosmetics. I have a sincere desire for women who feel they want to be great and desire to inspire others to their greatness. You can contact Terri at (507) 380-2160 www.marykay.com/tprange - Join Terri for our Pamper Night Activity on Sept. 8 at 6:30pm. Thank you for volunteering your time and expertise!! Want to be a volunteer community professional here at LEEP? Contact Kathryn at 507-387-5122 or email her at programs@mankatoleep.org Need a new tie for Fall Elegance? LEEP has partnered with J. Longs clothing for men to bring shoppers Tie for a Tie 17th Annual Fall Elegance Dinner and Dance Saturday, September 19, 2015 $35.00 for all non-members $30.00 for LEEP members RSVP Due by August 21 st. If you have questions more information can be found at www.mankatoleep.org/fallelegance This is a buy-one give-one program at J. Longs to allow shoppers who are purchasing ties the opportunity to donate one to a LEEP Fall Elegance attendee. The Tie for a Tie promotion will run at J. Longs from August 15 th - 31 st. If you are looking to spruce up your outfit for Fall Elegance, and are registered for the event, stop into LEEP starting September 1 st to pick out your tie free of charge. Available until ties run out! 1
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 387-5122 and we can verify it for you. This form must be updated every three years. All athletes must be a member of LEEP before participating in any LEEP activities. After the athletes have registered for their sports, LEEP will mail out specific information regarding practice times, tournament dates, what to wear, etc. Special Olympics is available for anyone over the age of 8 years. LEEP will attempt to place younger athletes together. Bowling Get ready for some strikes, good friends and fun memories, because it is time once again for Bowling! This year, our Special Olympics Bowling program will again be separate from our LEEP League bowling program. This means that Special Olympic Bowlers must have current Athlete Participation/Physical Form on file at LEEP. These forms must be updated every three years and do require a physician s signature. Athletes will not be allowed to participate in the program or competitions without an updated form. Days: Wednesdays, September 2 November 15, 2015 Time: 4:30-5:50pm Limit: 72 Athletes Location: Wow! Zone (2030 Adams St) Behind Hilltop Hy-Vee Cost: $160 w/out transportation (includes: all practice, Area, Regional and State Tournament fees)- Practice transportation not included. Practice Transportation: Additional $25 for one-way transportation - Additional $50 for two-way transportation (Pick up for bowling will be at Cherry Street Bust Stop at 4:00 p.m. and MRCI at 4:10 p.m. only. Drop off for Mankato residents only will be at their individual homes.) Participants have 2 payment options: 1 payment due September 2. 3 payments 1 st payment: $80 due September 2 2 nd payment: $40 due September 23 3 rd payment: $40 due October 28 Uniforms: Bowling Shirts will be required for competition. Junior Bowling Days: Wednesdays, September 2 November 12, 2015 Time: 4:30-5:50pm Location: Wow! Zone (2030 Adams St) Behind Hilltop Hy-Vee Cost: $80 w/out transportation (includes all practices and equipment) Practice transportation not available. Area, Regional and State Tournaments are optional for an additional $80. Tournament transportation provided, but includes whole LEEP Bowling team, NOT only the Junior Bowling team. Unified Juniors Flag Football Upcoming Tournaments Area Tournament - Sunday, September 27 at Gustavus Flag Football Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. State Tournament Saturday October 24 th - Sunday October 25 th at West St Paul, MN. Informational letters given at practice. Thank you Mankato Clinic! Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation options listed with each sport Starting in September -Unified Juniors, a 9 week long program, is for children ages 8-21 years of with and without intellectual disabilities. 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 507-387-5122. *No transportation provided. Dates: Tuesdays September 15-November 10 Time: 5:30-7:00pm Locations: Tuesday September 15-October 6 Ray Erlandson Park, October 13 West High School, October 20 Lake Crystal Rec Center, October 27-November 10- Franklin Lower. Cost: $60 2
Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Night Activities Tuesday September 1- Glitter Leaf Ornaments: Fall into this spectacular LEEP craft this September by decorating your home for the fall with glittered colored leaves. Glitter will come in a variety of fun colors! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 15 Cost: $3 Wednesday September 2- Beatles BINGO Tribute at LEEP: Come together for a day in the Life of a Beatles groupie! Jam out to a playlist completely compiled of Beatle classics while you compete for fun prizes. After a hard day s work a themed game of Bingo is the best thing across the universe! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 30 Cost: $3 Thursday September 3- Candle Light Date Night: Get cozy this September with great food and soothing music. Come for a candle lit romantic evening at LEEP with this Italian themed date night. Our LEEP crew will be dishing out a delicious Alfredo pasta meal with garlic bread and a beverage. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 20 Cost: $6 Tuesday September 8 Pamper Party: Searching for that night that s all about spoiling yourself? Relax with us at LEEP with the spectacular Terri Prange with Mary Kay. Pampering includes moisturizing, satin lips and skin, and for the finale a fantastic glamour look to wow all your friends!! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 15 Cost: $3 Wednesday September 9- Puppy Love Therapy Dogs at Hilltop United Methodist Church: If you love animals, this is the night activity for you! Enjoy fluffy playful canines, learn some cool stuff, and top it off with delicious ice cream!*meet at United Methodist Church - 108 S Manitou Dr Mankato, MN Location: United Methodist Church Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Thursday September Popcorn[1].svg 10- Birthday Bash: Its that time to celebrate our September Birthdays! We will be enjoying rice crispy bars and games! *September Birthdays get in for FREE! Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Friday September 11 410 Gallery Visit: Interested in checking out some local artists works? We will be going to the 410 Project in Mankato to check out the opening of the K-12 Art Teacher exhibit. We will have the pleasure of hearing the artist speak about their work and get to question their process! *Meet at 410 Gallery, 523 S Front Street Mankato. Location: 410 Gallery Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $3 Tuesday September 15 Karaoke at LEEP: Sing us a tune and we will lend you our ears! Let s blast the speakers to all of your favorite songs. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Wednesday September 16 Pine Cone Google Eye Monsters: These fun little creatures will be a blast to create and a fun decoration around your home! These uniquely created pine cone monsters are decorated with wacky google eyes. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 15 Cost: $3 Thursday September 17 Songs around the Campfire Rasmussen Woods Elk s Nature Center: Get cozy for this LEEP night activity. Join us for a night of campfire songs and delicious s mores!!*meet at Rasmussen Elk Nature Center: 555 Stoltzman RD Mankato Location: Rasmussen Woods Elk s Nature Center Time: Limit: 15 Cost: $3 Tuesday September th 22- Dance Party: Put your dancing shoes on & join us at LEEP! Participants will practice dancing to the Electric Slide, Macarena, Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle and the Chicken Dance. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 20 Cost: $3 Wednesday September 23- Healthy Living: This month s Healthy Living activity will be creating your own homemade condiments! Learn how to make mustard or ketchup! Participants will get to choose one to make and have to take home to enjoy for the future. *Take home recipes will be provided. Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 10 Cost: $6 Friday September 25- Movie and Popcorn at LEEP: Join the excitement at LEEP for a jam packed movie with action. We will be serving freshly popped buttery popcorn. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Tuesday September 29 MRCI Disney Bingo: Bingo at MRCI will have a Disney twist! The game will be themed with Disney characters. Guess our staffs favorite Disney Character and win an extra prize! Location: MRCI Time: Limit: 60 Cost: $3 Wednesday September 30- Nature Photography & Walk at Riverfront Park: Adventure with us to Sibley Park for a walk and a chance to take some in action photos of wild life. Show us the beautiful photos you can take, and the person voted the most beautiful photo gets their photo up on our LEEP Facebook wall for all to see! *Must have own personal digital camera photo will be voted upon by LEEP Staff. Meet at Riverfront Park 309 W. Rock St Mankato at Bathrooms. Location: Riverfront Park Time: Limit: 10 Cost: $3 3 3
Special Events Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation when registering Saturday September 12 Cinderella at the Orpheum Theater: This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical has taken a contemporary view on the classic tale of Cinderella. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love the pumpkin, the glass slipper, and the masked ball and moreincluding some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers and Hammerstein s most beloved songs in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who s ever had a wish, a dream or a really great pair of shoes. This will be an unforgettable wondrous night of entertainment with our LEEP crew! Sign up Fast! *Cost includes staffing, transportation, 1 meal and 1 ticket. Meet at LEEP: 5:00pm Drop Off: 11:30-12:00am Limit: 10 Cost: $150 Sunday September 13 Pixar Movie Marathon and Dinner at LEEP: We will be watching all of your favorite Pixar movies like Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Wall-E. We will also be serving you pizza and pop for dinner, and top it off with Popcorn and M&M s for snacks during the movies! Feel free to bring your favorite blankets and pillows for an old fashion sleepover feel!*cost includes staffing, 1 meal and 1 snack. Meet at LEEP: 4:00pm Drop off: 10:00-10:30pm Limit: 20 Cost: $30 Sunday September 20 Mahkato Pow Wow: LEEP will be traveling to Land of Memories park for one of the most inspiring and magical events hosted here in Mankato. Every September Native Americans from a number of tribes gather in Mankato s Land of Memories Park, where the Dakota people held many ceremonies and gatherings before the US-Dakota War of 1862. The conflict resulted in the execution of 38 Dakota warriors in Mankato on December 26, 1862. In keeping with the theme of reconciliation visitors and participants, native and non-native alike, are welcome to attend. The Pow-Wow has been held in Mankato since 1972. The three-day event includes the beautiful regalia of the dancers, traditional music, delicious foods and beautiful crafts. *Cost includes staffing, transportation, and 1 meal. Meet at LEEP: 11:30am Drop Off: 3-3:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $40 Saturday September 26 Wow Zone! Time for games, great food, and fun with your friends at the Wow Zone! Get on board with this exciting LEEP special event. We will bowl, play 2 games of laser tag, and have a VIP room reserved just for our fun group! *Cost includes staffing, transportation, 1 meal, 1 hour of bowling, 2 games of laser tag, and VIP room. Meet at LEEP: 12:00pm Drop Off: 4-4:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $55 Mark your Calendars For The Orpheum Theater s musical performance of Disney s The Little Mermaid October 18 th Stay tuned for more details Save the Date! Come help us create our very first LEEP Scarecrow. For this special event we will be naming & building our fall straw protector and enjoying a hot cider social after! Attention all Volunteers and Participants! Want to get involved? Jump on board for Rake the Town October 31 st, 2015! Free Transportation provided from LEEP. More details to be announced. Keep LEEP safe this Fall with this special event on November 1 st! 4
Classes Mondays September 14, 21, 28- Games and Snack Hour: Keep the weekend fun going by chowing down on snacks while playing your favorite games with your friends! Put on your game faces and join our LEEP staff for Sorry, Monopoly and Go-Fish! *Cost includes staffing and 1 snack. Dates: September 14, 21, 28 Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 12 Cost: $25 No transportation: $35 1-way transportation: $45 2-way transportation Tuesdays September 8, 15, 22 Draw, Color, & Paint: A Still Life Series Collection: First class we will be drawing a super fun still life. We will make two copies of the still life. The second class we will be coloring the still life and the third class session we will be painting! Explore your creativity and sign up for this unique LEEP art class! *Cost includes staffing and supplies. Dates: September 8, 15, 22 Location: LEEP Time: Limit: 10 Cost: $25 No transportation: $35 1-way transportation: $45 2-way transportation Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation when registering. Fridays September 11, 18, 25 -Walking Club: Get your body moving with this fitness class. We will be traveling to Seven Mile Creek each week and exploring a different part of the park. *Cost includes staffing. *Meet at the Entrance of 7 Mile Creek: 169 South of St. Peter, Belgrade, MN 56082 Dates: September 11, 18, 25 Location: Entrance of Seven Mile Creek Time: Limit: 12 Cost: $20 No transportation: $30 1-way transportation: $40 2-way transportation Youth Programming Teen Rec LEEP will be offering programming for youth and teens complete with pick-ups from East & West High School and Dakota Meadows! This program offers a chance for students 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. Program Dates: Mondays September 21-December 21, 2015 Location: Crossview Covenant Church Cost: 13 sessions for the low price of $210- approx. $8 dollars an hr Ages: 12-16 year olds (must still be in school to qualify) Time: Pick up after school until 5:00pm *Pick up transportation offered for Dakota Meadows, East and West High schools for no additional cost. Programming will begin at 3:20pm. All students must be picked up from Crossview Covenant by 5:15. Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: Website: www.mankatoleep.org E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org Please note transportation when registering. 5
LEEP Calendar September 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 NA: Glitter Leaf Ornaments 2 NA: Beatles BINGO Tribute 3 SO: Flag Football NA: Candle Light Date Night 4 No LEEP Activities 5 No LEEP Activities 6 No LEEP Activities 7 Labor Day No LEEP Activities LEEP OFFICE CLOSED 8 CL: Draw, Color, Paint A Still Life Series NA: Pamper Party 9 NA: Puppy Love: Therapy Dogs at Hilltop United Methodist Church 10 SO: Flag Football NA: Birthday Bash 11 CL: Walking Club at 7 Mile Creek NA: 410 Gallery Visit 6:30-8:00pm 12 SE: Cinderella Hennepin at Orpheum Theater 5-11:30pm 13 SE: Pixar Movie Marathon and Dinner at LEEP 4-10:00pm 14 CL: Games & Snacks Hour 15 SO: Unified Juniors at Ray Erlandson Park 5:30-7:00pm CL: Draw, Color, Paint A Still Life Series NA: Karaoke at LEEP 16 NA: Pine Cone Google Eye Art 17 SO: Flag Football NA: Songs around the Campfire at Rasmussen Woods- Elk Nature Center 18 CL: Walking Club at 7 Mile Creek 19 Fall Elegance Dinner and Dance 5-9:00pm 20 SE: Mahkato Pow Wow 11:30-3:00pm 21 YP: Teen Rec 2:45-5:00pm CL: Games & Snacks Hour 22 SO: Unified Juniors at Ray Erlandson Park 5:30-7:00pm CL: Draw, Color, Paint A Still Life Series NA: Dance Party 23 NA: Healthy Living 24 SO: Flag Football 25 CL: Walking Club at 7 Mile Creek NA: Movie and Popcorn Night 6:30-8:00pm 26 SE: Wow Zone! 12:00pm-4:00pm 27 SO: Football Area Tournament 28 YP: Teen Rec 2:45-5:00pm CL: Games & Snacks Hour 29 SO: Unified Juniors at Ray Erlandson Park 5:30-7:00pm NA: MRCI Disney BINGO 30 NA: Nature Photography & Walk at Riverfront Park 6
LEEP Registration Checklist September 2015 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 hopefully eliminate any confusion. Thanks! X Code Date Event Fee X Code Dates Event Fee NA 9/1 Glitter Leaf Ornaments $3 NA 9/29 MRCI Disney Bingo $3 NA 9/2 Beatles BINGO Tribute $3 NA 9/30 NA 9/3 Candle Light Date Night $6 SE 9/12 NA 9/8 Pamper Party $3 SE 9/13 Nature Photography & Walk at Riverfront Park Cinderella at Hennepin Avenue Orpheum Theater Pixar Movie Maration and Dinner at LEEP $3 $150, $157 $30, $37 NA 9/9 Puppy Love: Therapy Dogs $3 SE 9/20 Mahkato Pow Wow $40, $47 NA 9/10 Birthday Bash $3 SE 9/26 WOW Zone! $55, $62 NA 9/11 410 Gallery Visit $3 CL NA 9/15 Karaoke at LEEP $3 CL NA 9/16 Pine Cone Google Eye Monsters $3 CL NA 9/17 Songs around the Campfire at Rasmussen Elk s Nature Center $3 YP 9/14 9/21 9/28 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/11 9/18 9/25 9/21-12/21 Games and Snacks Hour $25, $35, $45 Draw, Color, & Paint: A Still Life Series Collection NA 9/22 Dance Party $3 SO 9/2-11/15 Bowling NA 9/23 Healthy Living $6 SO 9/2-11/12 Junior Bowling NA 9/25 Movie and Popcorn at LEEP $3 SO 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 or to establish a payment plan or apply for a LEEP scholarship. *Credit card payments are now accepted with a minimal processing fee. Pick up transportation for Special events is an additional $7 charge SO 8/20-10/25 9/15-11/10 $25, $35, $45 Walking Club $20, $30, $40 Teen Rec $210 Flag Football Unified Juniors Total Amount Due: Total Credits: Total Payment: $160 season $185/$210 - transportation $80 season $105/$130 - transportation $190 season $215/$240 - transportation $60 season 7 7
929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN 56001 Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Mankato, MN 56001 Permit #300 Return Service Requested Proud Partner of: Volunteers of the Month Ben Ojika & Matt Lee Ben and Matt started volunteering with LEEP Special Olympics for the Summer Games. Both Ben and Matt are students at Minnesota State University, Mankato majoring in Social Work. Ben is an athlete at MSU, competing with the Men's Track and Field Team. Matt works as a PCA for Prairie Community Services. Ben and Matt have coached Volleyball, Athletics, and Softball for our Special Olympic teams, and have worked in the Rec Center all summer. Thank you Mankato Clinic for your generous grant! Save the Date For a Children Theater Production of My favorite part about volunteering for LEEP has been Special Olympics. I love sports and succeeding -- as does everybody -- but to see the athletes improve as the season progresses, and and to see the excitement when they succeed is so rewarding. - Matt Lee Thank you, Ben & Matt! On November 7 th 2015 Cost & Times will be announced at a later time. 8