929 North 4th Street

Mankato, MN 56001 507-387-5122

info@mankatoleep.org www.mankatoleep.org

March 2016 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!

Enjoy Food Traditions and Social Experiences

Eating food has a major social component to it. Whether it’s eating out with friends, sitting down at the table with family, a special holiday occasion, or maybe eating at LEEP, food often plays a central role. According to research, “family meals promote healthier eating and strengthen family relationships. Prioritize family meals and enjoy the food traditions that accompany any type of social gathering!” So get together with friends, family, or LEEP and enjoy those food traditions that can lead to a healthier life and stronger relationships!

Become a 2016 LEEP Member Where Programming has No Limits

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

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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 March 1st, 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 off transportation, 1 meal, and 1 admission ticket.

Are Your LEEP Forms Up To Date?

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

Check out your luck at Treasure Island Casino! Overlooking the Mississippi River, this lively Caribbean-themed casino is just the perfect fun you’re looking for this spring! There will be slots, bingo, and table games. We will be dining at their delicious buffet. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Bring additional funds for gambling and other extra spending. *Eat breakfast before event. May be a smoking inside. Date: Saturday April 2, 2016 Meet at LEEP: 9:30am Drop offs: 5:30-6:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $70

♦ 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 paid LEEP Member before participating in any LEEP activities. After the athletes have registered for their sports, LEEP will mail out specific information regarding practice times, tournament dates, what to wear, etc.

♦ Special Olympics is available for anyone over the age of 8 years old. LEEP will attempt to place younger athletes together.

♦ Paperwork: Special Olympics Physical – Very Important! Make sure to check your paperwork to participate in Special Olympics. o Is your medical form up to date? –If you have a doctors’ appointment coming up, bring the form with you to get it signed by

your doctor and make sure it’s up to date! It’s better to update often, instead of waiting till it’s too late. o Check out the Special Olympics Website – www.specialolympicsminnesota.org

Special Olympics Information

Athletics

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Ready to Register?

We have 3 Options Available: • Website: www.mankatoleep.org • Phone: 507-387-5122 • E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org

Volleyball

On your mark, get set, go!!! Join LEEP for a new season of Special Olympics Athletics (Track & Field). LEEP works to meet the needs of both the beginner and the more advanced athletes. Not all athletes will qualify for State Competition.

Dates: Wednesdays, April 6 – June 25, 2016 Limit: 48 Location: West High School Track Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Athletes will be mailed a schedule prior to season starting) Registration Fee: $225 (includes all practice and Tournament fees) transportation not included Practice Transportation $25 for 1- way transportation, $50 for 2-way transportation Payment Plan: 1st Payment Due April 6 = $90 2nd Payment Due May 4 = $67.50 3rd Payment Due June 8 = $67.50 Tournament Dates:

Area- Sunday, May 1 State- Friday, June 24- Saturday, June 25

Get ready for a great season of volleyball! Regular style volleyball offers competitions for the beginner wanting to learn the basics about the sport. All athletes will have the opportunity to attend the Area 9 Competition and a portion of the volleyball teams will then be chosen to attend the State Competition. Regular volleyball is great for beginners

Dates: Tuesdays, April 5 – June25, 2016 Limit: 12 Location: Franklin Elementary School – Lower Gym Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Athletes will be mailed a schedule prior to season starting) Registration Fee: $170 (includes all practice and Tournament fees) transportation not included Practice Transportation $25 for 1- way transportation, $50 for 2-way transportation Payment Plan: 1st Payment Due April 5 = $90 2nd Payment Due May 3 = $40 3rd Payment Due June 7 = $40 Tournament Dates:

Area- Saturday, May 14, 2016 State- Friday, June 24 – Saturday, June 25, 2016

Unified Volleyball Unified Volleyball offers competitions for the more advanced volleyball players. Each team is made up of both athletes with and without disabilities and is a very fast paced competition. LEEP cannot guarantee you will be placed on the team that you request. All athletes will have the opportunity to attend the Area 9 Competition and a portion of the volleyball teams will then be chosen to attend the State Competition.

Dates: Tuesdays, April 5 – June25, 2016 Limit: 12 Location: Franklin Elementary School – Lower Gym Time: 8:00 - 9:00 pm (Athletes will be mailed a schedule prior to season starting) Registration Fee: $170 (includes all practice and Tournament fees) transportation not included Practice Transportation: $25 for 1- way transportation, $50 for 2-way transportation Payment Plan: 1st Payment Due April 5 = $90 2nd Payment Due May 3 = $40 3rd Payment Due June 7 = $40 Tournament Dates:

o Area- Saturday, May 14, 2016 o State- Friday, June 24-Saturday, June 25, 2016

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 507-387-5122. *No transportation provided. Dates: Tuesdays March 15-May 10 Time: 5:30-7:00pm Locations: Vary upon sport (Schedule will be mailed out upon registration) Cost: $40

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Unified Juniors

Pick up your

#No Limits Apparel Today! Hurry before they’re all gone! $25 each

Next Meeting- Date: Monday March 7, 2016 Time: 6-7:00pm Where: LEEP Board Room Current 2016 Members: President- Eugen Kavan Vice President- Jason Sturenberg Secretary- Stephanie Mondloch Programs Representative- Lynn Braun Special Olympics Representative- Chris Backes Outreach Coordinator- Jenn Prybylla Michelle Newton, Belle Hagemeyer and Amie Post Want to Join? Contact Kathryn at 507-387-5122 or email at programs@mankatoleep.org for more information.

“Leave a Legacy”

“LEAVE A LEGACY” is a campaign to inspire people like you to make charitable bequests. Bequests are just one type of "planned gift" – a gift that will be distributed sometime in the future – to a charity that is meaningful to you. Through LEAVE A LEGACY, people who have made charitable bequests and other types of planned gifts share their experiences in the hope of encouraging others to give.” 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.

Because of a generous partnership with

Jersey Mike’s, in March anytime you stop in to purchase a meal you have the

opportunity to donate to LEEP. Mark your calendars for March 30th, and make Jersey Mike’s your lunch, dinner or both, because

all of the proceeds go to LEEP! We have attached a bunch of coupons for you to

use all month long!

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Tuesday March 1- Open Game Night- Love playing games? Come to LEEP to play all your favorite games. We will be bring out all the best board games and our Wii games as well! Come and show off your gaming skills! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 30 Cost: $3 Wednesday March 2- Movies and Munchies- Kick back and enjoy this month’s movie pick! We will be watching an action packed film as we chow down on fresh buttery popcorn. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:30pm Limit: 40 Cost: $3

Friday March 4- Beading and Jewelry Making- Your favorite crafting activity is back by popular demand! Sign up fast to make your own unique pieces of jewelry! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 25 Cost: $3

Monday March 7- Healthy Living- 25 Minute Cardio and a Snack- Get sweaty with a quick workout that will for sure get your blood pumping. After our work out we will indulge in a fantastic healthy snack and talk fitness. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 30 Cost: $3

Tuesday March 8- Birthday Bash- Spring Cookie Decorating- It’s time to celebrate March birthdays with delicious cookies! To pass the time we will decorate our cookies in a fun spring theme! *March Birthdays get in for free! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 35 Cost: $3 Wednesday March 9- Healthy Living Goldie Bosard Zumba Class- Get ready for summer and have a great time with Goldie and her amazing Zumba fitness class! She will be teaching you all those fun moves you can do anywhere. Location: LEEP Time: 6:00-7:00pm Limit: 20 Cost: $3

Friday March 11- St. Patrick’s Day Root Beer Float Social- Gather all your friends for the social event of the month! We will be slurping down cool and refreshing Root Beer Floats and listening to fun St. Patty’s music!

Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 40 Cost: $3 Monday March 14- Karaoke at LEEP- Get center stage for the monthly Karaoke night! Love to sing and have fun with friends? This is the night activity for you! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 Cost: $3 Tuesday March 15- St. Patrick’s Day Bingo at LEEP- Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us and our themed Bingo night here at LEEP. Come win some prizes! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 Cost: $3

Wednesday March 16- St. Patty’s Day Pizza Party- Put on your party hats and shoes with this fantastic themed party! We will be eating hot and appetizing pizza while we jam out to music and hang out with friends.

Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 40 Cost: $6 Monday March 21- Easter Bingo at LEEP- Get into that holiday spirit with an Easter Themed Bingo game or two! You can win some fun prizes as well. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 Cost: $3 Tuesday March 22- Lip-Sync Battles – Come prepared to lip sync your favorite songs for an excited crowd! The winner of this lip-sync battle will win a grand prize! Come to perform, come to watch, for it will be fun for all! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 30 Cost: $3 Wednesday March 23- Romance Movie- Join us for an easy night of great entertainment. We will be watching a romance this month! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 40 Cost: $3

Thursday March 24- Food around the Campfire- Get ready for spring with the very first campfire! We will be starting spring off with plump hot dogs and gooey s’mores to cook over the fire as we relax and listen to music. *Rasmussen Woods 555 Stoltzman Rd. Mankato Location: Elk’s Nature Center Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 30 Cost: $6

Friday March 25- Easter Egg Decorating and Card Making: Come to LEEP to make your Easter Cards for all your loved ones before the holiday. We will also be decorating Easter Eggs in fun colors and designs. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 20 Cost: $3 Monday March 28- Healthy Living- Relaxation Hour- Need a new way to unwind after a long day of work? We will be exploring Yoga and various teas that aid in stress reduction. Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 20 Cost: $3

Tuesday March 29- MRCI Bingo- Travel with us over to MRCI for fun games of Bingo and a chance to win lots of fun prizes! *MRCI 15 Map Drive Mankato

Location: MRCI Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 60 Cost: $3

Wednesday March 30- Dance Party-Country Line Dancing and Jersey Mike’s Subs- Get your body moving with a night of line dancing! We will be teaching you fun and easy moves. Afterwards we will enjoy Jersey Mike’s Subs! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-7:30pm Limit: 20 Cost: $6

Thursday March 31-Tie Dye T-Shirts- Brighten your wardrobe with a colorful homemade tie dyed shirt! We will be learning how to make 2 fun designs. Sign up quick, spots are limited! Location: LEEP Time: 6:30-8:00pm Limit: 20 Cost: $6

Night Activities

Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: • Website: www.mankatoleep.org • Phone: 507-387-5122 • E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org

Friday March 4- Olive Garden and a New Movie- Mark your calendars for this relaxing special event here in Mankato! We will be dining at Olive Garden for dinner and then heading over to the theater for a newly released movie. *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, 1 movie ticket, and 1 meal. *Participants will vote on movie day of event.

Meet at LEEP: 5:30pm Drop offs: 9:30-10:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $50

Saturday March 5- Movies, Games and Spaghetti at LEEP – Gather all your buddies for this leisure day at LEEP. We will be eating spaghetti with garlic bread and veggies for lunch. After lunch we will play games and watch a movie! *Cost includes staffing, drop off transportation, movie rental, and 1 meal.

Meet at LEEP: 11:30am Drop offs: 3-3:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $20

Sunday March 6- Homemade Lasagna and Star Wars Movie Marathon- Wind down with this fantasy themed day! We will be enjoying homemade lasagna as we watch the original Star Wars (1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980) movies. Don’t forget the popcorn and candy for dessert! *Cost includes staffing, drop off transportation, 1 meal and movie rentals.

Meet at LEEP: 3:30pm Drop offs: 8-8:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $30 Saturday March 12- St. Patrick’s Day Party at Wow!Zone- Put on your bowling shoes for a day of fun, food, and friends! We will be munching on delicious pizza for dinner. We will be bowling for two hours, so bring your game faces! There will be a St. Patty’s Day surprise to look forward to! *Cost includes staffing, drop off transportation, 1 hour of bowling, equipment, and 1 meal. *Limited transportation available for additional $4 each way. Meet at Wow!Zone: 4:30pm Pickup at Wow!Zone: 8:00pm Drop offs: 8:00-8:30pm Limit: 20 Cost: $25

Sunday March 13- A Day in the City- Rainforest Reopening- Did you hear a Roar? The Mall of America has brought back the infamous Rainforest Café with a new location! The tropical adventure awaits you! We will be checking out the shops as well *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Bring additional funds for shopping.

Meet at LEEP: 10:00am Drop offs: 6-6:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $65

Friday March 25- Latino Dance Performance at Mixed Blood Theater in Minneapolis: Hurry and sign up with this affordable night of culture and amazing food! We will be stopping at Emma Krumbees for dinner and then to the Mixed Blood Theater in Minneapolis for an amazing production of DJ Latinidad’s Latino Dance. This production weaves together award-winning Latino playwrights, choreographers, DJs, composers, novelists, and comedians to create an original work for your pure enjoyment! *Cost includes staffing, event and drop off transportation, and 1 meal. Meet at LEEP: 5:00pm Drop offs: 12-12:30am Limit: 10 Cost: $65

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 for an extra $7 when registering.

Special Events

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Have a plan when you enter a dining hall or buffet. Start by filling half your plate with veggies and then

add a lean protein and grain or carb source. (United States Olympic Committee)

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 |

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Bowling League

Dates: Mondays, March 21 - May 9 - 8 weeks long Times: 6:30-7:30pm Meet at: Wow! Zone Limit: 32 Cost: $50- no transportation $70- 1 way transportation $90- two way transportation *Limited transportation spots available – first come first serve

*Registration now open- spots are limited

Pickleball League

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

Mondays March 7, 14, 21- Healthy Living- Smoothies and Fitness: This class is the perfect past time for spring! We will make a different flavored smoothie each week and learn more about each appetizing and healthy ingredient! We will also be working out for 20-30 minutes on our Wii Fit!*Cost includes staffing, and ingredients. *No drop off transportation available.

Location: LEEP Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $20 no transportation, $30 - pickup transportation

Tuesdays March 8, 15, 22- Easter Craft Class- Get messy with us at LEEP as we make a fun new Easter themed craft each week! We will be making Easter Cards for your loved ones with 2 easy templates to choose from, decorating plain ordinary eggs into Spectacular Easter Eggs, and creating easy Easter Candy Jars. * Cost includes staffing and supplies Location: LEEP Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12

Cost: $20 no transportation, $30 - pickup transportation

Wednesdays March 9, 16, 23- Mall Walk and Talk- Get your workout on as we leisurely walk through the River Hills Mall for the last time before its nice enough to take our walking group outside. Enjoy window shopping as we shed those pounds this spring. *Cost includes staffing. *No drop off transportation available. *Meet at Carousel at River Hills Mall.

Location: River Hills Mall Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $15 no transportation, $25 - 1 way transportation, $35 - 2 way transportation

Fridays March 4, 11, 25- Snack Attack Crafts- Get creative with a new fun spring craft each week, and the best part is you can eat your craft! Who ever said playing with your food was a bad thing? Decorative food is the perfect way to end the workweek! After we make our food art we will play Wii Games. *Cost includes staffing, supplies, and 1 snack. *No drop off transportation available.

Location: LEEP Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12 Cost: $20 no transportation, $30 - pickup transportation

Classes

Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available: • Website: www.mankatoleep.org • Phone: 507-387-5122 • E-mail: info@mankatoleep.org

Please note transportation when registering.

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Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Since 1987, March has been declared National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness month by President Ronald

Reagan and the advocacy done by the organization Arc. It is a great opportunity to recognize all the strengths and achievements of

Americans with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). They live active and meaningful lives in the community through work,

education, faith, love, and making their voices heard. Arc’s continues mission to build more welcoming communities

through education and outreach. Join LEEP and Arc as we recognize those exceptional individuals in all our lives!

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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, www.mankatoleep.org/r-word-t-shirts. Order will not be placed without payment, check should be written to LEEP

Shirts are available to order: January 4 – February 29 * Shirts available for pick up after March 15

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 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 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.

Upcoming League Power Lifting League

*Stay tuned for more information to come *See survey insert

Polar Plunge Recap On Saturday, February 6, 2016

375 Plungers that raised more than

$100,000! The LEEP Freeze Pops took the plunge into Hallet's Pond

and raised $10,576 for LEEP Special

Olympics! They were definitely FREEZIN' for a REASON! Way to go LEEP Plunge Team!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 SO: Unified Basketball 7-8:00pm NA: Open Game Night 6:30-7:30pm

2 SO: Aquatics 6:30-7:30pm NA: Movie and Munchies 6:30-8:30pm

3 SO: Basketball 6-9:00pm

4 CL: Snack Attack Crafts 4:30-5:30pm NA: Beading and Jewelry Making 6:30-7:30pm SE: Olive Garden and a New Movie 5:30-9:30pm

5 SE: Movies, Games and Spaghetti at LEEP 11:30am-3:00pm

6 SE: Homemade Lasagna and Star Wars Movie Marathon 3:30-8:00pm

7 CL: Healthy Living- Smoothies and Fitness 4:30-5:30pm NA: Healthy Living- 25 Minute Cardio and a Snack 6:30-7:30pm Advisory Council 6-7:00pm

8 CL: Easter Craft Class 4:30-5:30pm SO: Unified Basketball 7-8:00pm NA: Birthday Bash Spring Cookie Decorating 6:30-7:30pm

9 CL: Mall Walk and Talk 4:30-5:30pm SO: Aquatics 6:30-7:30pm NA: Healthy Living Goldie Bosard Zumba Class 6-7:00pm

10 SO: Basketball 6-9:00pm

11 CL: Snack Attack Crafts 4:30-5:30pm NA: St. Patrick’s Day Root Beer Float Social 6:30-7:30pm

12 SE: St. Patrick’s Day Party at Wow!Zone 4:30-8:00pm

13 SE: A Day in the City- Rainforest Reopening 10:00am-6:00pm

14 CL: Healthy Living- Smoothies and Fitness 4:30-5:30pm NA: Karaoke at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm

15 CL: Easter Craft Class 4:30-5:30pm SO: Unified Basketball 7-8:00pm NA: St. Patrick’s Day Bingo at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm SO: Unified Juniors 5:30-7:00pm

16 CL: Mall Walk and Talk 4:30-5:30pm SO: Aquatics 6:30-7:30pm NA: St. Patty’s Day Pizza Party 6:30-7:30pm

17 SO: Basketball 6-9:00pm St. Patrick’s Day

18 SO: Basketball State Tournament No Snack Attack Class

19 SO: Aquatics State Tournament SO: Basketball State Tournament

20 SO: Aquatics State Tournament SO: Basketball State Tournament

21 CL: Healthy Living- Smoothies and Fitness 4:30-5:30pm NA: Easter Bingo at LEEP 6:30-8:00pm LE: Bowling League 6:30-7:30pm

22 CL: Easter Craft Class 4:30-5:30pm NA: Lip-Sync Battles 6:30-7:30pm SO: Unified Juniors 5:30-7:00pm

23 CL: Mall Walk and Talk 4:30-5:30pm NA: Romance Movie 6:30-8:00pm

24 LE: Pickleball League 6-7:00pm NA: Food around the Campfire-Elk Nature Center 6:30-7:30pm

25 CL: Snack Attack Crafts 4:30-5:30pm NA: Easter Egg Decorating and Card Making 6:30-8:00pm SE: Latino Dance Performance at Mixed Blood Theater in Minneapolis 5:00pm-12:00am Wisconsin Dells Vacation

26 No Programming Wisconsin Dells Vacation

27 Happy Easter

28 NA: Healthy Living Relaxation hour 6:30-7:30pm LE: Bowling League 6:30-7:30pm

29 NA: MRCI Bingo 6:30-8:00pm SO: Unified Juniors 5:30-7:00pm

30 NA: Dance Party- Country Line Dancing and Jersey Mike’s Subs 6:30-8:00pm Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving Fundraiser

31 LE: Pickleball League 6-7:00pm NA: Tie-Dye T-shirts 6:30-8:00pm

LEEP Calendar March 2016

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 email info@mankatoleep.org or call 507-387-5122.

Make your Spring and Summer travel plans today!

Summer vacations will be available in February, 2016. 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: director@mankatoleep.org with any questions or to book your trip today. 8

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 3/1 Open Game Night $3 SE 3/4 Olive Garden and a New Movie $50, $57

NA 3/2 Movie and Munchies $3 SE 3/5 Movies, Games, and Spaghetti at LEEP $20, $27

NA 3/4 Beading and Jewelry Making $3 SE 3/6 Homemade Lasagna and Star Wars Movie Marathon $30, $37

NA 3/7 Healthy Living- 25 Minute Cardio and a Snack $3 SE 3/12 St. Patrick’s Day Party at Wow!Zone $25, $32

NA 3/8 Birthday Bash- Spring Cookie Decorating $3 SE 3/13 A Day in the City- Rainforest Reopening $65, $72

NA 3/9 Healthy Living- Goldie Bosard Zumba Class $3 SE 3/25 Latino Dance Performance at Mixed Blood Theater

Minneapolis $65, $72

NA 3/11 St. Patrick’s Day Root Beer Float Social $3 SE 4/2 Treasure Island Casino $70, $77

NA 3/14 Karaoke at LEEP $3 SE 4/9 Mary Poppins $60, $67

NA 3/15 St. Patrick’s Day Bingo at LEEP $3 CL Mondays Healthy Living- Smoothies and Fitness $20, $30

NA 3/16 St. Patty’s Day Pizza Party $6 CL Tuesdays Easter Craft Class $20, $30

NA 3/21 Easter Bingo at LEEP $3 CL Wednesdays Mall Walk and Talk $15, $25, $35

NA 3/22 Lip-Sync Battles $3 CL Fridays Snack Attack Crafts $20, $30

NA 3/23 Romance Movie $3 LE Mondays Bowling League $50, 70, $90

NA 3/24 Food around the Campfire $6 LE Thursdays Pickleball League $30, $50, $70

NA 3/25 Easter Egg Decorating and Card Making $3 SO Tuesdays Unified Juniors $40

NA 3/28 Healthy Living- Relaxation Hour $3 SO Wednesdays Athletics $225, $250,

$275

NA 3/29 MRCI Bingo $3 SO Tuesdays Volleyball $170, $195,

$220

NA 3/30 Dance Party- Country Line Dancing and Jersey

Mike’s Subs $6

NA 3/31 Tie Dye T-Shirts $6

Total Amount Due:

Total Credits:

Total Payment:

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

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Volunteer of the Month

Goldie Bosard She teaches Zumba fitness for Mankato Family YMCA and the Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center. She has been a group exercise instructor since 2007, and is certified for a variety of formats through AFAA, NETA, and YMCA of the USA. Most recently Goldie received licensing for Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba, and R.I.P.P.E.D fitness classes.

Goldie works as a retail manager, volunteers with the VFW 713 Auxiliary, is an amateur radio operator (ham radio), and a member of Hilltop UMC. You can contact Goldie and find out more about Zumba fitness at goldieb.zumba.com.

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Employee of the Month Martha Garvey

Martha is hands down one of the most fun people to be around. Her up-lifting personality, her smiling face, and her amazing humor make her one incredible human being. Martha has been with us for over a year and a half and we couldn’t be happier to have her. Additionally she has mad skills behind the wheel, and trust me transportation isn’t easy. Her fellow Rec Leads state that, “Martha has a great attitude, always supports her fellow staff, she is genuine, trustworthy, and is always thoughtful.” Way to go Martha! Thank you Martha for helping make LEEP so

Exceptional!