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<br />Parks and Recreation Department <br />400 10th Street Northwest <br />New Brighton, MN 55112 <br />651-638-2130 <br /> <br /> <br /> If you would like to receive the Parks & Recreation Monthly Update please opt in by clicking <br />here: http://www.newbrightonmn.gov/news/. Select Parks and Recreation to receive the Monthly Update as <br />well as any other categories you wish to receive the latest updates under Subscribe via Email along with your <br />email address. Parks & Recreation Updates will be emailed around the 10th of each month. <br />Parks and Recreation Department Happenings <br />July 2017 <br /> <br /> IMPROVING HEALTH <br />o Exercise improves brain function. Did you know using fitness equipment at NBCC will <br />not only help maintain your physique, but will also improve your mood and alertness? <br />Stop by today for a workout and leave with improved mental performance. <br />o 309 participants enrolled in the many group fitness options at NBCC, including yoga in <br />the park in July. <br />o 17 seniors gathered at the NBCC to learn from Dr. Oberto-Medina about Rheumatology. <br />She provided an interactive presentation on living with arthritis and how to cope with <br />pain and protect joints. <br />o 15 members of the hiking club traveled to White Bear Lake on July 19. The weather was <br />sunny and clear, though a touch humid. They made the 3 mile hike together. <br />o 9 seniors attended the Club 55 Sunday on Monday event on July 3. <br />o 7 active adults took a mini trip across the pond to Brit’s Pub to enjoy an afternoon of <br />British food and rooftop lawn bowling. <br />o In July, 25 individuals attended a 4 hour AARP refresher course to obtain an auto <br />insurance discount. <br /> PROTECTING NATURAL RESOURCES <br />o An Eagle Scout project was undertaken at Driftwood Park. The project included <br />improving the wood chip trails, fixing bridges, adding signage, tree/brush trimming and <br />the removal of trash, debris and other plant materials from the area. The trail work <br />increases safety as sightlines have been improved. <br /> FOSTERING HEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT <br />o Involvement in recreation programs helps develop life skills and leadership abilities. Did <br />you know New Brighton Parks and Recreation offers programs for youth as young as 6 <br />months of age? Register your child today to help develop them into future leaders. <br />o Youth sports leagues are wrapping up for the summer. A total if 181 soccer players and <br />126 t-ball and coaches pitch players enjoyed the summer playing or learning a new <br />favorite sport. <br />o A total of 134 sports fans participated in the sports camps. These players refined their <br />skills in soccer, t-ball, basketball or flag football. <br />o 356 youth have enjoyed learning to swim this summer season with one remaining <br />session. Including the 199 in the spring a total of 555 have participated in 2017. <br />o 19 children ages 3-6 learned basic martial art skills in Little Tigers at the NBCC. <br />o 9 children 7-11 years old learned Tae-Kwon-Do karate skills at the NBCC. <br />o Friday Ed-Venture Daycare trips included: An urban bike trip to Long Lake Park (47 <br />riders), a scavenger hunt for camping supplies at the Unique Thrift Store (47 shoppers), <br />cooking lessons at the “Way Cool Cooking School” making Cowboy Cookies and Trail <br />Spaghetti (50 camp cooks) and super slides at the St. Louis Water Park (52 thrill seekers) <br />o 61 gymnastic participants ages 4-14 learned skills each Monday at Irondale High School. <br />o 23 children took tennis lessons at the Hansen Park and Pike Lake Courts. <br />o Kids dance was held at the NBCC with 23 kids participating each Wednesday in July. <br />o 28 juniors participated in the 3rd Annual Junior Scramble in mid-July. A winning score of <br />3 under par was posted by the winning two-some who defended their title.