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Contact Information Town of Dyer - Parks & Recreation Department Town Hall Glen L. Eberly Municipal Building 1 Town Square Dyer IN 46311 Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8am - 4pm Phone: (219) 865-2505 Fax: (219) 865-4233 Website: www.townofdyer.com/parks E-mail: parks@townofdyer.com Facebook: Dyer Parks and Recreation See page 13 for mail-in or drop-off registration procedures Parks and Recreation Staff Mark Heintz, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation Andrea Daliege, Recreation Supervisor Lorraine Copenhaver, Clerk Danielle Fiorio, Part-Time Clerk Alyce DeBoer, Part-Time Recreation Program Coordinator

Town of Dyer - Parks and Recreation Board John Eagan, President Mike Kapitan, Vice President Theresa Scherzinger, Executive Secretary Cathy Lareau, Member Debbie Astor, Town Council Liaison William Enslen, Town Attorney

The Dyer Parks & Recreation Board meets regularly on the 2nd Wednes-day of each month for their monthly meeting and on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a study session. Both meetings are held at the Town Hall at 6pm.

Town of Dyer - Town Council Debbie Astor, President (Ward 5) Jeff Dekker, Member (Ward 2) Joe Cinko, Vice President (Ward 1) Mary Tanis, Member (Ward 4) Connee Trepton, Member (Ward 3)

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1. Parks are open from Dawn until Dusk (unless authorized by permit or Parks and Recreation activity).

2. Pets are allowed in town parks according to posted restrictions. They must be leashed and cleaned up after. Owners are responsible for their pets.

3. Motorized vehicles are prohibited in parks except in designated parking areas. 4. No alcohol is allowed (unless authorized by permit). 5. Golfing is not allowed in parks. 6. No littering or dumping of household garbage or yard waste. 7. Fishing is not allowed at Pheasant Hills Park lake. 8. All town ordinances will be strictly enforced. 9. Groups of 15 or more require a permit.

Park rules are enforced by the Dyer Police Dept. If you see someone vandalizing or violating these rules please call the Dyer Police Dept. at (219) 865-1163.

Park Rules

Programs and Services are available to both residents and non-residents of the Town of Dyer, Indiana. Residents are those that

pay taxes to the Town of Dyer through your property tax bill. Residents also typically pay for water service through the Town of Dyer

and not a private water provider. Unincorporated areas of Dyer, Indiana 46311 are non-residents as zero

of your tax dollars support the Town of Dyer and respective depart-ments. Non-residents typically pay a higher fee for participation in most programs and events. If you have a question as to whether or not you

are a resident, please call us with your address. Please be prepared to show proof of residency at registration.

Town of Dyer Residents and Non-Residents

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In a continued effort to bring more recreational opportunities to the resi-dents of the Town of Dyer, Dyer Parks & Recreation has entered into a

partnership with Munster Parks & Recreation.

Town of Dyer residents can register for recreation programs with Mun-ster Parks & Recreation at the Munster resident rate. Registration for

the Munster program must be done through the Town of Munster. This partnership does not include pool fees (season passes, admission or rental fees), facility rentals (shelters, gazebo, dog park, Plum Creek

Center, social center), or Munster ‘Keen-ager’ programs. For more infor-mation contact Munster Parks & Recreation at (219) 836-PARK.

Dyer-Munster Recreation Partnership

Help improve the quality of life and the environment by having a tree planted in one of your Dyer Parks to remember or honor a person or

organization. A minimum donation of $200 will purchase a tree. You may designate the park but Dyer Parks & Recreation will determine the exact location. Trees are planted each fall. As part of your donation,

the person’s name, year of donation and park will be added to one of the Living Tree Memorial plaques on display at the Dyer Town Hall.

Park Bench Memorials are also available. For a donation of $750 we

will install a park bench with a plaque on the seat back of the bench in a park of your choice. Exact locations will be determined by staff but suggestions are welcome. For more information on either program

contact Dyer Parks & Recreation at (219) 865-2505.

Living Tree & Park Bench Memorials

Most activities have registration deadlines. Don’t wait until the last day to register as a program may already be filled up.

General Information ........................ 2 Board Officials Contact Information

General Information ........................ 3 Living Tree and Park Bench Memorials Park Rules Residents and Non-Residents Dyer-Munster Partnership

Early Childhood programs .............. 4 Kindermusik Programs

Early Childhood programs .............. 5 Kindermusik Playdates Sign and Shine Twogether Wee Grow Li’l Pizza Makers Tea for Two Camouflage Army Party Easter Egg Decorating Kick’n with the Kids

Youth programs .............................. 6 Elementary Cartooning Grown-up & Me Bumper Bowling Little Dragons Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Me & My Grandparents

Youth programs .............................. 7 American Red Cross Babysitting Course Lego Creations American Red Cross Babysitting Course Youth Yoga Zumbatomic Knitting for Kids Bowling Flower Clip Workshop Wado-Ki Karate

Youth & Adult programs ................. 8 American Red Cross CPR,AED & First Aid Sit–n-Knit Posture & Body Mechanics Training Golf Fitness Training Posture & Body Mechanics Training Yoga Zumba Pilates Adult programs ............................... 9 Co-Rec Volleyball T’ai Chi Chih (Advanced) Young at Heart Drawing (50+) Wii Bowling League Beginner Guitar Lessons Nursing Know How’s Breastfeeding 101 Women’s Intro to Golf Golf Classes Dyer Running Club

Special Events................................ 10 Mother-Son Scavenger Hunt Family Bowl Saugatuck Michigan Day Trip Potawatomi Bingo & Casino Trip Easter Egg Hunt

Facility Rentals ............................... 11 Plum Creek Center 2012 Picnic Shelter Reservations

General Information........................ 12 Refund Policy Photo Policy Golden Opportunity Coupon Books Create a Class Registration Policies

Program Registration & Form ........ 13

Special Needs & General Info ........ 14 Cooperative Special Recreation Initiative (CSRI) Junior Leader Application Advertising Information

Special Information......................... 15 FunFlatables Punch Card Daddy Daughter Dance

Special Events................................ 16 2013 Spring Craft Show

early childhood

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In Kindermusik classes, the instructor leads a group of parents and their children through joyful activities, using music and movement. Parents learn more about their child’s unique developmental process, and the shared learning with fun and musical play. Material fees are paid to instructor at the first class. This fee is in addition to the program fee. Min. 4/Max. 8 students per class.

Kindermusik Programs

Kindermusik Village (newborn – 2 years old with parent/caregiver): 15 week session / 2 curriculum Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce is focused on further feeding a baby’s language development through the rhythmic nature of nursery rhymes. You and your child will also discover plenty of implied movement activities throughout the semester with many additional movement concepts-like up and down-incorporated into the literature book. Favorite songs and activities from Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce include “Peek-a-boo,” “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” “Beat the Drum,” “Roll That Ball,” “Sulla Lulla,” and “The Blackbird.” (7 weeks) The Rhythm of My Day: With an introduction to sign language and highlighted by the concept of a family’s daily rituals and routines, The Rhythm of My Day is de-signed to help parents incorporate music into many of the regular routines found throughout their daily life. Lesson focuses also highlight several other key concepts like diversity of sound, stop and go, syncopation, and singing. Favorite activities and songs featured in The Rhythm of My Day include “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” “Golden Slumbers,” “Walk All Around,” and “Ally Bally.” (8 weeks) Material fee includes: 2 CD’s, 2 books, 2 instruments and 2 sets of art banners Code: Days: Dates: Time: No class: Registration Deadline: 1000 Tuesdays Feb. 5- May 21 9:30am - 10:15am March 26 Feb. 1 1001 Thursdays Feb. 7- May 23 11:00am - 11:45am March 28 Feb. 1 Fee: $150 residents / $155 non-residents (per session) Material Fee: $70 payable to instructor on 1st day Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B)

Kindermusik Our Time (2 – 3½ years old with parent/caregiver): 15 week session Fiddle-Dee-Dee: Creatures of the animal kingdom, whether furry, web-footed, hoofed, winged, or whiskered, are the subject matter for Fiddle-Dee-Dee. Animal sounds, which are so appealing to children, naturally prompt imitation and provide abundant active listening and vocal play material. In the context of moving like animals, we will focus on concepts such as high, low, smooth, bumpy, fast, and slow. On the At Home CDs, you will hear a clear emphasis on the stringed instrument family, with instruments such as the mandolin, banjo, lute, classical and folk guitar, harp, string quartet, and double bass. Materials fee includes: 2 CD’s, home activity book, 2 music and movement books, pair of Fiddlesticks, and a carrying case (15 week session) Code: Days: Dates: Time: No class: Registration Deadline: 1003 Tuesdays Feb. 5– May 21 10:45am - 11:30am March 26 Feb. 1 1004 Thursdays Feb. 7– May 23 9:30am - 10:15am March 28 Feb. 1 1005 Fridays Feb. 1-- May 24 9:30am - 10:15am March 29 & April 19 Jan. 29 Fee: $165 residents / $170 non-residents (per session) Material Fee: $65 payable to instructor on 1st day Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B)

Kindermusik ABC Music & Me (3½ – 6 years old without parent): 12 week session The class is designed for children to attend without an adult for 45 minutes and there will be no sharing time. Your child will sing, dance, explore instruments and more. Your child can continue the learning and fun EVERY week if you choose to enroll in ABC Music & Me. All activities are chosen with their developmental skills in mind. Sign language is incorporated into each class. NO sharing time. Material fee includes: 1 instrument, 3 magazines, and 3 CD’s. (12 week session) Code: Days: Dates: Time: No class: Registration Deadline: 1006 Tuesdays Feb. 5– April 30 1:00 pm - 1:45pm March 26 Feb. 1 1007 Fridays Feb. 1– May 3 10:45am - 11:30am March 29 & April 19 Jan. 29 Fee: $145 residents / $150 non-residents (per session) Material Fee: $60 payable to instructor on 1st day Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B)

Kindermusik Family Time (6 months – 7 years old with parent/caregiver): 10 week session Here, There and Everywhere– the five sub-themes center around different family outings: a visit with a friend, an outing at the park, a trip to the city, an after-noon at the aquarium, and a day on the farm. Move like animals with this unit’s story Flip-Flap, Sugar Snap! And follow a girl’s adventure as she loses her jambourine during the day’s outings and then finds it in the story Jingle-Jangle Jambourine. Material fee includes: Two Books– Flip-Flap, Sugar Snap! and Jingle-Jangle Jambourine, two home CDs, Family Guide, board game, and two jambourine instruments. (10 week session) Code: Days: Dates: Time: No class: Registration Deadline: Min/Max: 1009 Tuesdays Feb. 19-April 30 5:45pm - 6:30pm March 26 Feb. 15 5/12 Fee: $125 residents / $130 non-residents (for first child) $85 residents / $90 non-residents (for second child) $65 residents / $70 non-residents (for third child) Material Fee: $60 payable to instructor on 1st day (This fee is for one or two students. $15 for extra instrument for 3rd child.)

Note: Children under 6 months are free if attending with older sibling.

Town of Dyer - Clerk-Treasurer Pat Hawrot, IAMC / CMC

Kindermusik ABC Music & Me (4 week sessions)

Music makes a child a better learner, teaches self-control, improves coordination, enhances creativity and inspires a lifetime appreciation of music and movement. During each 45 minute class, your child will sing, dance, explore instruments and more in the Kindermusik tradition in these four week mini sessions in January, 2013. All activities are chosen with the developmental skills of the child in mind. Register for the appropriate age group. Registration deadline is Jan. 4, 2013.

Ages: 2 - 3 year olds with parent/caregiver Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29 Time: 9:30 - 10:15am Fee: $45 residents / $50 non-residents Code: 1010 (Fall) Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor 1st day

Ages: 3 - 4 year olds without parent/caregiver Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29 Time: 10:35 - 11:20am Fee: $45 residents / $50 non-residents Code: 1011 (Fall) Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor 1st day

Ages: 4 - 6 year olds without parent/caregiver Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29 Time: 12:45 - 1:30pm Fee: $45 residents / $50 non-residents Code: 1012 (Fall) Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Material Fee: $20 payable to instructor 1st day

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early childhood

This is a fun-filled program for young children ages 2-3 years and their mom-mies (daddies, nannies, grandparents… ). Through activities such as music, arts & crafts, playtime, stories and snack, children are encouraged to explore, discover, interact and enjoy this special time in their lives. Each 3 class session provides a unique opportunity for grownups to share this magical experience.

Ages: 2 - 3 yrs. with parent Day: Mondays Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm Fee: $24 residents / $26 non-residents (per session) Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Limit: 6 / 10 (per session) Code: Dates: Registration Deadline: 1019 Jan. 28– Feb. 11 Jan. 25 1020 March 4– March 18 March 1 1021 April 8– April 22 April 5

Twogether Wee Grow Sign and Shine is a new class offered for child and caregiver. This class will com-bine music, movement, crafts and activities while incorporating American Sign Lan-guage. The instructor of this course, a certified teacher for the Deaf, will focus on specific signs each week incorporating them into songs, stories and activities. Classes support children’s language development, fine and gross motor coordination and encourage early socialization skills. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to join in the activities and gently guide their child’s participation throughout the classes.

Ages: 2 - 4 yrs. with parent Day: Wednesdays Time: 9:30-10:15am Fee: $32 residents / $35 non-residents (per session) Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A) Limit: 5 / 10 (per session) Code: Dates: Registration Deadline: 1016 Jan. 30– Feb. 20 Jan. 22 1017 Feb. 27– March 20 Feb. 26 1018 April 3– April 24 April 2

Sign and Shine

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATES Experience a one-time Kindermusik class in January! This is a great way to try the program for those who have never tried Kindermusik. Register for your choice of date and time. Parent or caregiver is required to attend these classes. Min 4/Max. 8 (per class).

Ages: newborn - 6 years old Fee: $8 residents / $10 non-res. (per class) includes a CD

Code: 1014 (Fall) Day: Thursday, Jan. 24 Time: 10:30 - 11:15am Register by Jan. 18

Code: 1013 (Fall) Day: Thursday, Jan. 10 Time: 9:30 - 10:15am Register by Jan. 4

Children will participate with their parent/caregiver as they are introduced to soccer. This program aims at teaching the importance of sportsmanship and team-work while also making new friends. Activities will concentrate on introductory skills and techniques while also keeping things fun. Children should wear gym shoes and shin guards and bring a water bottle. Balls and t-shirts will be provided. Ages: 3 - 6 yrs. with parent or caregiver Day: Mondays Time: 10:00 - 11:00am Location: Dyer Indoor Soccer Arena (14914 W. 101st Ave, Dyer) Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline 1032 (Fall) Jan. 28 - Feb. 25 (off Feb. 18) Jan. 23 1033 April 8– April 29 April 5 Fee: $30 residents / $33 non-residents (per session) Limit: 7 / 15 (per session)

Kick’n with the Kids

Ages: 3 - 6 year olds with parent Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Fee: $8 residents / $9 non-residents Location: Doreen’s Pizza (726 Joliet (Rt. 30), Dyer) Limit: 5 / 10

Code:_______Date: Registration Deadline: 1022 Tuesday, March 19 March 15 1023 Tuesday, May 21 May 17

 

  Have fun making your very own 7” pizza! We will meet at Doreen’s Pizza where we will create a delicious lunch. Pop will be provided.

Li’l Pizza Makers

Join us for Tea for Two. Little girls will light up the room while adorning beautiful gowns, feathered hats, tiaras, and jewels while enjoying light refreshments while sipping tea (lemonade). Dress up gowns and accessories will be provided for the girls during the party. The girls will also make and take home a small craft. Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. with 1 Adult Day: Saturday, March 9 Time: 10:30-11:30 am Fee: $20 residents / $22 non-residents Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Limit: 5 / 15 Code: 1027

Tea for Two Attention troops: draft all of your elite forces for a top secret military mission to celebrate. After the battle gear is issued, the cadets will participate in a mini boot camp and a march. Wardrobe complete with military costumes, hats & accesso-ries, Military marching cadence, and War face paint. Children must be potty trained. Ages: 3-5 yrs. with parent Day: Thursday, April 4 Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm Fee: $15 residents / $16 non-residents Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Limit: 5 / 10 Code: 1028

Camouflage Army Party

Look for things to get a little messy as our young artists decorate their eggs with dye, material, yarn, stickers, buttons, pipe cleaners and maybe more. Whatever their imagination can create. The projects will be yours to take home. Everything will be supplied, including a treat and a Styrofoam egg. Parent participation is required. Registration deadline is March 14. Ages: 3-6 yrs. with parent Day: Monday, March 18 Time: 6:00-6:30 pm Fee: $7 residents/ $8 non-residents Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Limit: 8/20 Code: 1300

Easter Egg Decorating

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early childhood & youth

Little Dragons is a karate program that will provide your child with basic tech-niques and escapes while developing self-confidence, focus, attention span, disci-pline, coordination and flexibility. Students are separated after stretching according to their rank. This is a year-round program but you can start at any session. Uniforms and rank certification are available from the instructor for an additional fee. This program gets the student ready to progress to the youth program. Wear comfortable clothes.

Ages: 4 - 6 yrs. Day: Tuesdays Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: 1041 Feb. 19-April 9 Feb. 15 1042 April 16-June 18 (off 5/7 & 5/28) April 12 Time: 5:15 - 6:00pm Location: St. John Township Community Center (1515 US Rt. 30, Schererville) Fee: $42 residents / $46 non-residents (per session) Limit: 3/15 (per session)

Little Dragons

The Young Rembrandts elementary program provides the tools this age-group needs to succeed at drawing– a teaching tool from which the majority of learners prefer and ALL learners benefit! Our program works because it’s not only hands-on and visual..its simply fun! Add to this our innovative guided instruction, topics that kids love and relate to, and instructors that know how to reach this group; we take kids from thinking they’re not ‘artists’ to knowing they can achieve this, and every-thing else, they put their minds to. Ages: 6 -12 yrs. old Day: Fridays Dates: Feb. 22 - March 22 Time: 4:30-5:30pm Fee: $40 residents / $44 non-residents Location: Town Hall (Main Meeting Room) Limit: 5 / 10 Code: 1100

Elementary Cartooning You and your child will each complete your own drawing using the Young Rem-brandts technique. Have fun drawing together, while learning specific skills that help develop your pre-school child’s fine motor skills at home. Media used will include pencils and crayons. Now, more than ever, it’s important to challenge their curious minds with activities that will keep them engaged and eager to learn! We use subjects they’re familiar with such as animals and toys, as well as their favorite learning tools-pictures, stories, touching, and doing and best of all, you get to do it together! Give your pre-schooler the information they’re hungry for and be amazed by what they’ll create! Ages: 2 1/2 - 4 yrs. with parent Day: Mondays Dates: Feb. 25 - March 25 Time: 10:30 - 11:15 am Fee: $40 residents / $44 non-residents (price includes one pair) Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A) Limit: 5 / 10 Code: 1036

Grown-up & Me

Bumper Bowling for youngsters ages 3-6. All the fun of bowling and no gutter balls! Fee includes shoe rental and games for the entire session and a t-shirt. Advance registration is required. Requests to be on the same lane can be re-quested at registration. Participants must wear bowling shoes. Smallest rental shoe is children’s size 8. Parent participation is required. Ages: 3 - 6 yrs. with parent Day: Mondays Time: 4:00 - 4:45pm Fee: $22 residents / $24 non-residents (per session) Location: Stardust Bowl III (1330 Sheffield Ave.) Limit: 9 / 15 (per session) Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: 1037 Feb. 25 - March 18 Feb. 22 1038 April 8 - April 29 April 5 1039 May 6 - June 3 (off 5/27) May 3

Bumper Bowling

Dyer Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will begin and end from inside Town Hall. Bob & Jack’s Pizza and pop will be served to the participants before the hunt. All participants need to bring their own flashlight and bag. After ‘hunting’ in Elmer Miller Park, the event will conclude with a raffle held back inside Town Hall. Registration deadline is Wed. March 20th if spots remain.

Ages: 9 - 12 year olds

Date: Friday, March 22

Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm

Location: Town Hall (main meeting room)

Fee: $11 residents / $12 non-residents

Code: 1301

Limit: 15 / 60

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Dyer Parks & Recreation would like to invite children ages 6-11 yrs old, to make a date with their grandparents. What a special way for you to enjoy some time together! During this program, we will play bingo, make a special craft and enjoy some cookies, juice and coffee. A picture of you and your guest/guests will be taken and will be yours to bring home. Bring up to two grandparents or special seniors to this new pro-gram. A question & answer sheet about their special guest, will be given to the children and read during this event. Prior registration is re-quired. Fee is per child with up to 2 grandparents/special seniors. Registration Deadline is April 11. Ages: 6-11 years old with grandparent/special senior Date: Sun. April 14th Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm Fee: $15 residents / $16 non-residents Location: Town Hall (Main Meeting Room) Limit: 10 / 20 Code: 1111

Me & My Grandparents

New Program! 

Sensei Roger Jerome (9th Degree) and Sensei Dotty Jerome (7th Degree) have spent years developing Wado-Ki, a style of the ancient Okinawan martial art of Karate that stresses disci-pline and promotes fitness.

Ages: 7 yrs. - adult Day: Tuesdays Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: 1140 Feb. 19 - April 9 Feb. 15 1141 April 16 - June 18 (5/7 & 5/28) April 12 Time: 6:00 - 6:45pm Location: St. John Township Community Center (1515 US Rt. 30, Schererville) Fee: $42 residents / $46 non-residents (per session) Notes: *Wear comfortable clothes *Uniforms are not required to participate but are available from instructor for an additional cost if interested

Wado-Ki Karate

Adults &

Teens too!

Get active and have some fun! Register now for bowling. Each week we’ll bowl as much as time permits. We’ll have no more than three kids per lane to ensure more bowling time. Fee includes t-shirt, games and shoe rental for entire session. Ages: 6 - 13 year olds Day: Mondays Time: 4:15 - 5:30pm Fee: $27 residents / $29 non-residents (per session) Location: Stardust Bowl III (1330 Sheffield) Limit: 10 / 15 (per session) Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: 1135 Feb. 25– March 18 Feb. 22 1136 April 8– April 29 April 5 1137 May 6 - June 3 (off 5/27) May 3

Bowling

Come on kids let’s get moving! Zumba is a Latin inspired dance/exercise which is done to popular music that you might even sing along with. During this dance crazed class you will laugh and have fun all while improving physical fitness. Join one or more sessions to help you stay active during the fall season. Invite your friends to sign up too! The registration deadline is Friday prior to each session.

Ages: 6 - 11 yrs. Location: Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte St.) Day: Tuesdays Time: 4:30 - 5:00pm Fee: $15 residents / $16 non-residents (per session) Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: 1120 Jan. 29—Feb. 19 Jan. 25 1121 Feb. 26– March 19 Feb. 22 1122 April 9– April 30 April 5 1123 May 7– May 28 May 3 Limit: 10 / 20 (per session) Note: bring a water bottle to class

Zumbatomic

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youth

Perfectly pretty flower hair clips, for everyday use and for that special holiday or birthday! Learn how to make a minimum of four, beautiful hair clips in this 45 min. instructional class. Flowers, clips and other items needed to create clips, will be provided. Grab a friend and ask them to register too! Ages: 14 - adult (must be able to use a hot glue gun) Day: Thursday, March 21 Time: 6:30 - 7:15pm Fee: $20 residents / $22 non-residents Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A) Limit: 4 / 10 Code: 1138

Flower Clip Workshop

Be the envy of your friends when you show them what you can make with knitting needles and a skein of yarn! Bring a friend and learn to knit together. The new and beautiful yarns and patterns will inspire you to make beautiful hats, slippers, finger-less gloves, pillows or even a cupcake for your bedroom. Boys and girls are both welcome! Participants are required to bring 2 (size 8) knitting needles and 1 skein of knitting worsted yarn (no variegated or dark colors please). Parents are welcome to attend but must also be registered.

Ages: 8 - 15 yrs. Day: Fridays Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: 1130 Jan. 18– Feb. 8 Jan. 16 1131 Feb. 22– March 15 Feb. 20 1132 March 22– April 12 March 20 1133 April 19– May 10 April 17 Fee: $20 residents / $22 non-residents (per session) Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A) Limit: 2 / 8 (per session)

Knitting for Kids

Youth Yoga classes combine yoga with music, art, games and guided relaxation along with guided breathing techniques. Yoga for kids will help children develop a strong, healthy body while improving his/her concentration and memory. Children will develop compassion and patience during this 45 min. class. Our instructor, Eliza Morgan is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor with special training in yoga for children. Each participant must bring their own yoga mat. Children should dress in comfortable clothing. Ages: 5 - 11 yrs. Day: Tuesdays Time: 5:00 - 5:45pm Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Limit: 6 / 10 (per session) Fee: $32 residents / $35 non-residents (per session) Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: 1116 Jan. 29– Feb. 19 Jan. 25 1117 Feb. 26– March 19 Feb. 22 1118 April 9-April 30 April 5

Youth Yoga

This educational & fun program will teach you the responsibilities and qualities of being a good babysitter and what to expect of the person who hires you. You’ll learn how to make good, responsible decisions, supervise children, adjust your actions based on the age of the child, keep kids and yourself safe in the house and outside, choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, handle an emergency or illness, perform first-aid, perform basic care routines like diapering, feeding and dressing children, and more. The 6 hour course includes a book and certification card. Participants must bring copy of birth certificate upon registration. Participants should bring a baby doll or bear for practicing feeding, diapering, etc. Also a snack & drink for themselves.

Ages: 11 - 15 Code: Dates: Registration deadline: 1112 Fri. Feb. 1 & Sat. Feb. 2 Wed. Jan. 30 Times:6-9pm on Friday 9am-Noon on Saturday 1113 Sat. April 13 (9:00am-3:30pm) Wed. April 10 Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Fee: $45 residents / $50 non-residents (per session) Limit: 6 / 10 (per session)

American Red Cross Babysitting Course

Boys & Girls are both welcome to come and show off their building talents. Be as creative as you can, let your imagination run wild, the sky is the limit! Join in on the fun and meet some new friends. Children ages 7-12 will be allowed to search through tons of Legos to find the perfect pieces. A snack and drink will also be provided.

Ages: 7-12 years old Day: Tuesday, March 26 Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm Fee: $8 residents / $9 non-residents Location: Town Hall (Main Meeting Room) Limit: 8 / 12 Code: 1114

Lego Creations

NEW TIME! 

NEW TIME! 

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youth & adults

Join Nancy, our new instructor, in this mat based class designed to strengthen and tone major muscles including the abs and lower back while improving flexibility. The class will focus on core strengthening to improve posture and promote overall body awareness. It is suitable for all fitness levels and great for the beginner. Partici-pants should bring their own mat. Ages: 18 & older Day: Wednesdays Time: 7:00 - 7:55pm Location: Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte St.) Code: Dates: Registration Deadline: 1235 Jan. 9– Jan. 30 Jan. 7 1236 Feb. 6– Feb. 27 Feb. 4 1237 March 6– March 27 March 4 1238 April 3– April 24 April 1 1239 May 1– May 22 April 29 Fees: $30 residents / $33 non-residents Limit: 6 / 15 (per session)

Pilates

Come sit and enjoy learning how to knit or just brush up on your knitting skills. You will not only learn how to knit, but also about the different kind of yarns and types of needles, and how they are used. Participants will be amazed at the fact that this craft is both creative and inspiring. Walk away with a feeling of accomplishment when you see the beautiful wearable and decorative items that you can make for yourself. Even if you know how to knit, this is a great opportunity to relax and socialize. Participants are required to bring 2 (size 8) knitting needles and 1-skein of knitting worsted yarn (no variegated or dark colors please) Ages: 16 & older Day: Fridays Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: 1203 Jan. 18– Feb. 8 Jan. 16 1204 Feb. 22– March 15 Feb. 20 1205 March 22– April 12 March 20 1206 April 19– May 10 April 17 Fee: $25 residents / $27 non-residents (per session) Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A) Limit: 2 / 10 (per session)

Sit-n-Knit

Participants will learn to recognize emergencies and take action, how to check a conscious and unconscious adult & child, caring for a conscious choking adult & child and rescue breathing (CPR) for an adult, child and infant during a 6 1/2 hour class. Participants will also learn how to use an AED, perform aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, sprains & strains; treat sudden illnesses including poisoning and heat and cold emergencies. Upon completion of this course, individuals will receive the Adult, Child CPR/AED and First Aid certificates (valid for 2 years).

Ages: 12 - adults Code: Dates: Registration deadline: 1201 Saturday March 9 Wed. March 6 1202 Saturday May 4 Wed. May 1 Times: 9:00 -3:15 pm (please bring a lunch) Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A) Fee: $50 (per session) Limit: 5 / 10 (per session)

American Red Cross CPR, AED & First Aid Training

In the early 1990’s most golf instruction only included coaching, equipment, and mental preparation. Since 1996, with the increase in well trained athletes, the PGA has changed its standards to basic instruction, course management, shot making skills, mental/emotion, equipment, and PHYSICAL CONDITIONING. This course will cover common swing faults and a physical screen to determine YOUR specific physical limitation with your golf swing to improve your ball striking. A free injury screen will be included for any individual that has pain, by a licensed physical therapist certified by the Titelist Performance Institute for golf fitness. Ages: 16 & older Day: Tuesdays Dates: Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, & May 7 Time: 7:00-7:45 pm Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A) Fee: FREE Limit: 8 / 10 Code: 1209

Golf Fitness Training

Studies show that yoga is beneficial for good health and stress reduction. This class is a beginner’s level, Hatha style yoga class. Safety and proper alignment are emphasized. Participants will learn yoga poses, breathing techniques, meditative exercises and other lifestyle teachings from the yoga tradition. Participants should bring a mat and wear loose fitting clothes. Registration deadlines are 1 day prior to each session.

Ages: 18 & older Limit: 6 / 10 (per session) Day: Tuesdays Fee: $50 residents/ $55 non-residents (6 week session) $58 residents/ $63 non-residents (7 week session) Code: Dates: Time: Location: 1224 Jan. 8-Feb. 19 5:45-6:45pm Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte) 1225 Jan. 8-Feb. 19 7:00-8:00pm Town Hall (Activity Room B) Above is a 7 week sessions 1226 March 5-April 9 5:45-6:45pm Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte) 1227 March 5-April 9 7:00 - 8:00pm Town Hall (Activity Room B) 1228 April 23-May 28 5:45-6:45pm Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte) 1229 April 23-May 28 7:00 - 8:00pm Town Hall (Activity Room B) Above four are 6 week sessions

Yoga

Zumba is known as a fitness party! Dance yourself into fitness using Latin music. It’s a great and effective workout using dance moves such as the meringue, salsa, cumbia, and hip-hop. Please bring a towel and water bottle to class.

Ages: 15 & older Fee: *4 weeks $25 residents / $27 non-residents (per session) 6 weeks $37 residents / $40 residents Location: Plum Creek Center, 222 Schulte St. Limit: 5 / 20 (per session)

Monday Evening Classes Day: Mondays Time: 6:00 - 6:45pm Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: 1212 Jan. 7-Feb. 11 Jan. 4 1213 Feb. 18-March 18* (off 3/11) Feb. 15 1214 April 8-May 13 April 5

Thursday Evening Classes Day: Thursdays Code: Dates: Time: Regis. Deadline: 1215 Jan. 24-Feb. 28 6:00-6:45pm Jan. 22 1216 Jan. 10– Jan. 31* 7:00-7:45pm Jan. 8 1217 March 7-April 18 (off 3/14) 6:00-6:45pm March 5 1218 Feb. 7- Feb. 28* 7:00-7:45pm Feb. 5 1219 April 25-May 16* 6:00-6:45pm April 23 1220 March 7—March 28* 7:00-7:45pm April 2 1221 April 11– May 2* 7:00-7:45pm May 14

Zumba

80% of the adult population will experience back pain at some point in their life. Adults are predisposed to low back pain due to two major lifestyle factors. First bad sitting posture causes increased pressure and overstretching. Second, frequency of flexion causes trauma. This information course will cover finding your individual correct posture, instruction in body mechanics with several daily activities, and preventive exercises to avoid LBP. Free injury screens are included for any individ-ual attending the class by a licensed physical therapist certified in the treatment of low back pain. Ages: 16 & older Day: Thursdays Dates: Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, & May 9 Time: 1:00-1:45pm Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A) Fee: FREE Limit: 8 / 10 Code: 1208

Posture & Body Mechanics Training

FREE!  FREE! 

Join our Wii Bowling League for Seniors! Wii Bowling has erupted among the Senior community and it’s here in Dyer. This is a mixed bowling league and teams will be made up of 2 bowlers. If you don’t have a part-ner, we’ll put you with one. Each team will bowl once a week, bowling 2 games in succession. The session starting in February is 10 weeks.

Ages: 55 & older Day: Thursdays Time: weekly games vary between 9:30am-12:30pm Location: Town Hall (Main Meeting Room) Limit: 8 / 24 (per session) Code: Dates: Regis. Deadline: Fee: 1246 Feb. 28 - May 2 Feb. 26 $16 res./$18 non-res. *10 week session

Wii Bowling League (55+)

adults T’ai Chi Chih-Joy thru movement is a series of 19 movements and one pose that circulate and balance energy (Chi) within the body. It is a slow, meditative approach to increasing energy, reducing stress, weight and blood pressure control, mental clarity and longevity. TCC is accessible to all ages and fitness levels. Not a martial art. Pete Gregory is the only certified instructor in NWI. More info. visit www.taichichih.org. You must have completed beginners course to participate. Call Pete at (219) 671-4636 for further information. Registration deadline is 4 days prior to each session.

Ages: 18 & older Location: Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte St.) Fee: $45 residents / $50 non-residents (per 8 week session, 10 hrs) Limit: 5/18 (per session) Code: Day: Dates: Time: 1241 Tuesdays Jan. 22-March 12 7:15-8:30pm 1242 Thursdays Jan. 31-March 21 9:00-10:15am 1243 Tuesdays March 26-May 14 7:15-8:30pm 1244 Thursdays March 28-May 23 (off 4/11) 9:00-10:15am

T’ai Chi Chih - advanced

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If you never believed that you could draw, then this class is for you! This is a fun class with innovative-guided instruction that will cover top-ics that everyone loves and relates to. We will take you from thinking you are not an artist to knowing you can be one and truly inspiring you. We will use a step by step method utilizing pencils, colored pencils, markers and pastels. This class is designed for men and women and no experience is necessary. Get ready to say “WOW!”

Ages: 50 & older Day: Mondays Dates: Feb. 25– March 25 Time: 9:00 - 10:00am Fee: $40 residents / $44 non-residents Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A) Limit: 5 / 10 Code: 1245

Young at Heart Drawing Class (50+)

Indoor volleyball will be held at Kahler Middle School for adults 21 & older. Each week will consist of recreational pick-up games. Due to school functions there may be delayed starts on select dates. Registration deadline is Jan. 7th if space still remains for this 16 week session. Ages: 21 & older Day: Wednesdays Code: Dates: 1240 Jan. 9th—May 8th (off 3/13 & 3/27) Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm Location: Kahler Middle School gym (600 Joliet St.) (enter west side of school) Fee: $40 residents / $44 non-residents Limit: 20 / 44 Notes: Registration is not accepted on site Spectators are not allowed School functions may cause cancelations: TBA

Co-Rec Volleyball

Beginner group guitar lessons will be offered starting in February! Learn the basic rudiments for playing the guitar. By the end of the 8 week session, you should be able to play basic chords, tune a guitar and more! Each student must supply their own guitar, either acoustic or electric (without amplifier). Professional instruction from H.G.S. Music, Highland, IN.

Ages: 10 & older Day: Saturdays Dates: Feb. 23 - April 20 (off 3/30) Time: 9:45 - 10:45 am Fee: $75 residents / $80 non-residents Location: Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte St.) Limit: 8 / 12 Code: 1247

Beginner Guitar Lessons

This class provides new and expectant mothers with the practical information necessary to have a successful and rewarding breastfeeding experience. Participants will need to bring a teddy bear and will receive a book.

Ages: Mothers or soon-to-be mothers (fathers are encouraged to attend) Day: 3rd Thursday of each month Dates: Jan. 17th, Feb. 21st, March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Fee: $20 per couple/student Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B) Limit: 5/10 Code: 1248

Nursing Know How’s Breastfeeding 101

Dyer Running/Walking Club Do you enjoy running with a buddy or want to walk to get some exercise? Join the Dyer Running Club at Pheasant Hills Park (North Shelter).

The Running club will begin on April 9th at 5:00 pm!

Have you wanted to learn the game of golf? If so, this class is a fun and relaxed way to introduce yourself to the game. No equipment is required. In this class, we will cover the basic fundamentals, rules, etiquette and terminology. At the end of the class, the student will have a solid foundation in which to play the game of golf. A free round of golf is also included in this fee. All instructors are PGA Profession-als. Ages: 16 & older Day: Thursdays Dates: April 11 (free guided tour 5:30-6:00pm) April 18-May 16 (5:45-7:00 pm) Location: Scherwood Golf Course (600 E. Joliet St., Schererville) Fee: $100 residents / $105 non-residents Limit: 5 / 10 Code: 1249

Women's Intro to Golf

This class has been designed for the intermediate to seasoned golfer. In this class, we will work on solidifying your fundamentals to be able to improve your game. We will also use video, talk about the mental side of the game and course management to help you take your game to the next level. Golf clubs are required for this class. All instructors are PGA Professionals. A free round of golf is also included in this fee. Ages: 16 & older Day: Wednesdays Dates: April 17-May 15 Time: 5:45 - 7:00 pm Location: Scherwood Golf Course (600 E. Joliet St., Schererville) Fee: $90 residents / $95 non-residents Limit: 5 / 12 Note: Participants provide their own clubs for the class Code: 1250

Golf Classes

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Sunday is family day, so bring your family and friends to Stardust Bowl for some fun. During this program, parents & children will bowl back-wards, under their legs, between their parent’s legs and a variety of other entertaining ways. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Prior registra-tion is required and shoes are included in the fee. Smallest shoe size is a children’s 8. Fee is per person.

Ages: All Ages Day: Sunday, March 3 Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm Fee: $9 residents / $10 non-residents Location: Stardust Bowl III (1330 Sheffield Ave.) Limit: 20 / 60 Code: 1304

Visit exciting Saugatuck, Michigan for a fun-filled day of shopping and lunch. Visit the many art galleries, antique shops, gift shops, and more. Your trip includes roundtrip Coach transportation, lunch in Saugatuck, and a tour guide.

Ages: 18 & older Bus Departs: 9:00 am from Town Hall Bus Returns: 7:00pm (approx.) 1241 Wednesday, May 22 Fee: $75 Limit: 1 / 20 Code: 1307

Saugatuck Michigan Potawatomi Bingo & Casino

Travel to Milwaukee, WI to visit Potawatomi Bingo Hall for a fun-filled day of bingo and casino excitement. Your trip includes: roundtrip Coach transportation, $10 Bingo voucher, $10 food voucher, $5 Rewards Play in casino, reserved area in Bingo Hall, a cheese factory stop, and a tour guide.

Ages: 21 & older Bus Departs: 10:00 am from Town Hall Bus Returns: 9:00pm (approx.) 1241 Thursday, April 25th Fee: $73 Limit: 1 / 20 Code: 1308

Join us for our 25th Annual Easter Egg hunt at Northgate Park for children ages 8 & under! The event is free of charge.

Following the hunt, each age group will have a raffle for prizes.

Ages: all ages

Date: Sat. March 23

Time: begins at 1pm

The Dyer Chamber of Commerce will be on hand at our Easter Egg Hunt on Sat. March 23rd to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Bring

your own camera!

There will also be a free raffle of a Fannie Mae Easter Basket

donated by Jethroe Smith DDS & Sandy.

Moms and sons, join us for our 8th Annual Mother-Son Scavenger Hunt! A special activity for moms and sons to spend some fun time together. What a wild and wacky time you’ll have. You’ll be given a long list of items to find and places to go during our allotted time which will translate into points. Special prizes and awards will be given at the wrap up cele-bration back at Town Hall where we will also have refreshments. The Hunt will start and end at Town Hall. Use of a vehicle is strongly sug-gested as participants will need to visit places in and around Dyer. Reg-istration deadline is April 30th.

Ages: Boys 6 - 12 & their mom

Date: Sun. May 5

Time: 1-4 pm

Fee: $9 residents / $12 non-residents (fee is per person)

Code: 1303

Limit: 16 / 40

Mother-Son Scavenger Hunt

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Elmer Miller Park (immediately south of Town Hall; 222 Schulte St.) Seating for approximately 50 ~Residents: Monday-Thursday ................................................... $20* Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday ...................... $80* ~Non-Residents: Monday-Thursday ................................................... $40* Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday ...................... $110* Northgate Park (3 blocks south of Main St. on Calumet Ave.) Seating for approximately 100 ~Residents: Monday-Thursday ................................................... $30* Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday ...................... $110* ~Non-Residents: Monday-Thursday ................................................... $50* Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday ...................... $150*

2013 Picnic Shelter Reservations

Pheasant Hills Park - North Shelter (Greiving St. & Nondorf Ave.) Seating for approximately 40 ~Residents: Monday-Thursday ................................................... $20* Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday ...................... $80* ~Non-Residents: Monday-Thursday ................................................... $40* Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday ...................... $110* Pheasant Hills Park - South Shelter (Mary St. & Andrew Dr.) Seating for approximately 100 ~Residents: Monday-Thursday ................................................... $30* Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday ...................... $110* ~Non-Residents: Monday-Thursday ................................................... $50* Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday ...................... $150*

*Clean-up and damage deposit (applies to all rentals) ................. $50 Call (219) 865-2505 with any questions or to check date availability.

All shelters have water drinking fountains & electricity available.

Reservations for the picnic shelters in the Town of Dyer parks are accepted in person on a first-come, first-served basis, during business hours in January for the same calendar year. A reservation guarantees the shelter availability for the day desired. Town ordinance also requires any group of 15 or more people must have a permit to use the parks. Full payment (fee + deposit) in the form of cash or check is accepted to hold the date and is non-refundable. The clean-up and damage deposit of $50 is mandatory for all shelter reservations and is refundable upon Park Board approval. The 7% Indiana General Sales Tax is added to the fees below but not to the clean-up and damage deposit. Shelters are typically available for reservations between May 15 - October 15.

Plum Creek Center Rental Rates *A $100 clean-up and damage deposit is also required on all rentals. This is a refundable fee to ensure the facility is cleaned up and no damage is caused. Add Hours: Additional hours can be added to your minimum four hour rental time at a rate of $50/hour for Residents and $75/hour for Non-Residents. 2 FREE hours: When you book the Plum Creek Center for 4 hours you actually get 6! We’ll add on 1 free hour for set-up and 1 free hour for clean-up. Get 6 hours for the price of 4! Reservations are accepted up to one year in advance.

Resident $200 per 4 hours*

Plus IN sales tax

Non-Resident $300 per 4 hours*

Plus IN sales tax

Room Dimensions and Table Sizes Gathering Room ......... 40’ x 53’ Kitchen ....................... 9’ x 11’ Round Tables ............. 13 (60” diameter) fits 8 chairs/table Rectangular Tables .... 6 (8’ x 30”) and 2 (6’ x 30”) serving tables, gift tables, etc. Chairs ......................... 100 cushioned chairs Hall Capacity .............. 100 people Deck ........................... 30’ x 60’ with 5 permanent round tables & attached seats

Plum Creek Center at Elmer Miller Park 222 Schulte Street, Dyer, IN

Anniversaries

Baby Showers

Banquets

Birthday Parties

Business Meetings

Family Gatherings

Graduations

Wedding Showers

A great place to meet for

Amenities The Plum Creek Center is fully accessible and offers the following:

Tables and chairs for up to 100 guests

Kitchen with a stove (4 burners & an oven), refrigerator & microwave.

Large carpeted gathering room

Exterior deck overlooking Plum Creek

Heating/Air Conditioning

Smoke free facility

Scenic view of Plum Creek and Historical Elmer Miller Park

Bring your own catering or pot-luck family style food

Available projector screen

Plum Creek Center is available to rent on Fridays (until 10pm), Saturdays (until 10pm) and Sundays (until 9pm) when not being used for Town functions. The one hour of clean-up may occur after these closing times. Call (219) 865-2505 to schedule a facility tour.

facil ity rentals

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All refund requests must be made in writing prior to the rental reservation date and submitted during regular business hours. Any refunds will be consid-ered at the next monthly Park Board meeting, and upon approval, will be mailed to the customer in the form of a check. Refunds take approximately 3-6 weeks to process. Facility Rentals:

Facility rentals that are canceled 14 days or more in advance of the rental date will receive a full refund minus a $10.00 administrative fee. Facility rentals that are canceled between three-thirteen days in advance of the rental date will receive a full refund of the clean-up and damage

deposit and a 50% refund of the rental fees. Facility rentals that are canceled 48 hours or less in advance of the rental date will receive a full refund of the clean-up and damage deposit but

will not receive any refund of the rental fees. Once the date of reservation has passed, no refunds will be given for facility rentals. Any facility cancelations made by the Town of Dyer Parks and Recreation department will cause a 100% full refund to the renter with no administra-

tive fee. Refund requests for non-use of a facility due to documented medical emergency or death will be considered on an individual basis taking into con-

sideration the expenses incurred by the Park Department. Recreation Programs and Trips:

No refunds will be given for trips unless the seat can be resold. If it can be resold, a refund will be made subject to a service charge of $5.00. Class cancellations made by the Parks and Recreation Department will result in a 100% refund that will be mailed to the customer. If the customer

is a minor, the refund will go to the Parent/Guardian who signs the registration form. If you wish to apply this refund to another class, you must notify the Parks and Recreation Department immediately.

Refund requests received 5 or more business days before the first class meeting will be approved, less a service charge of $5.00. If a refund request is received less than 5 business days prior to the start of a class and it causes enrollment to fall below the minimum and the

vacancy cannot be filled; no refund will be given. If enrollment does not fall below the minimum, a refund will be given less a service charge of $5.00.

Refund requests received after the start of a class shall be denied except that such a refund request based upon a medical doctor’s written excuse submitted prior to completion of the class will result in a pro-rated refund (except as hereinafter provided) based upon the number of classes held prior to the date of the refund request, less a $5.00 service charge and program supply costs. If such a refund request causes a class to fall below the minimum number required, and the vacancy cannot be filled, no refund will be given.

All recreation program and trip refunds applied for are subject to a $5.00 service charge, except that fees of $10.00 or less shall be subject to a service charge equal to 10% of the fee. This policy was adopted 2/9/2011 by the Park Board.

Refund Policy

On occasion, Town of Dyer staff or designee may take photos or video of participants in programs & events or people in our parks.

Please be aware that these may be used in future publications, on the Town website, our Facebook site, press releases or

for local public access. We also welcome the local press to cover our programs and special events and grant them permission for the same.

Photo Policy

1. Proof of residency will be checked upon payment. Residents who pay property taxes to the Town of Dyer are considered residents. Residents of Munster will pay the resident rate per the partnership. All others may register at the non-resident rate.

2. Unless otherwise stated, participants must be the age required in the program description by the first day of the class.

3. All participants MUST sign a waiver & release form to participate (parent or legal guardian MUST sign for participants under 18 yrs. of age) in any program or event that requires registration.

4. Programs will not be held if registration is insufficient. 5. Phone registration will not be accepted unless otherwise noted. 6. If special accommodations are needed to make our programs acces-

sible, please contact the Dyer Parks & Recreation office at (219) 865-2505.

7. Cash, checks and money orders are accepted for payment—except where noted. Returned NSF checks will result in a service fee.

8. Registration deadlines are at 4pm on the day listed. After hours reg-istration will not be accepted after 4pm on the registration deadline day. Not all services are available through after-hours registration.

Registration Policies

Do you have an idea for a class or program you would like to see of-fered? Better yet, do you have a special interest or talent you would like to share with others? Dyer Parks and Recreation is always looking for new program ideas and instructors with creative ideas or ‘hidden’ tal-

ents to teach or lead various recreation classes. If you have a particular interest/talent and are willing to lead activities, or if you have a sugges-

tion for a new program, please call Andrea Daliege, Recreation Supervi-sor at (219) 865-2505 or by email at adaliege@townofdyer.com.

Create a Class!

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Regulations of the US Dept. of Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discrimi-nated against in any program, activity or facility owned by a recipient of Federal

assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program; National Park Service; PO Box 37127;

Washington D.C. 20013-7127

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program registration Three ways to register!

1. In Person: Stop by the Dyer Town Hall, Parks and Recreation office. Cash and Checks only. Sorry, no credit cards. Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Dyer Town Hall is located on the south side of US Route 30, the 2nd building east of Hart Street. Office will be closed Sept. 3, Nov. 12, 22, 23, Dec. 24, 25 & Jan. 1. The office also closes periodically for staff trainings, meet-ings, programs, Plum Creek Center tours and periods of unexpected occurrences. Call (219) 865-2505 to confirm an office attendant.

2. Mail In: Fill out the registration form below and include fee (checks made pay-able to: ‘Town of Dyer’) and mail to: Dyer Parks and Recreation 1 Town Square Dyer IN 46311

3. Drop Off: Place a completed registration form (below) with proper payment in an envelope and drop it in the silver after-hours drop box located in the Dyer Town Hall parking lot.

Additional registration forms are available to download from our website: www.townofdyer.com/parks

Click on ‘Program Registration’.

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE PRINT Parent or Guardian

Parent or Guardian Name: Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY): Address: Daytime Telephone: City: State: Zip: Evening Telephone: E-mail:

Participant’s First Name

Participant’s Last Name

Birthday MM/DD/YY

Sex Code Program Name Shirt Size

Fee

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS

I, the undersigned participant, or parent or guardian of a participating minor child, acknowledge the risk of personal injury, death, damage and loss associated with participation in any and all activities associated with the above program(s). I assume full risk of personal injury, death, damage and loss associated with participation in any and all activities associated with this program(s). In consideration of the permission to participate granted to me or my child or ward, I hereby release the Town of Dyer, Lake County, Indiana, the Town of Dyer Parks and Recreation Department, and their respective officers, agents, and employees, (collectively “Dyer”) from any and all actions causes of action, damages or claims which I, my heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, or my child’s/ward’s heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, may have against Dyer for any personal injuries, death, damage, or loss resulting from, or in any way associated with, participation in this program(s). I, the undersigned participant, or parent or guardian of a participating minor child, have read this waiver and release and fully understand the terms of same and the details of the program(s). I execute this waiver and release with the full knowledge of its terms and significance. Signature: Date: (Participant or Parent or Guardian, if the participant is a minor)

TOTAL: $

Note: Not all programs receive shirts

Support Dyer Parks & Recreation by advertising within future ‘Leisuregrams’. If you are interested in

advertising in a future publication, please call (219) 865-2505 for more info. The 2013 Summer Brochure will arrive home in mid-April 2013. Over 8,000 copies are printed and mailed to all residents and

businesses in the Dyer, IN 46311 zip code. Certain restrictions apply. Contact Dyer Parks &

Recreation for more information.

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Cooperative Special Recreation Initiative (CSRI)

Cedar Lake Parks & Recreation Crown Point Parks & Recreation Dyer Parks & Recreation Hammond Parks & Recreation

Hammond Port Authority Highland Parks & Recreation Lake County Parks Merrillville Parks & Recreation

Munster Parks & Recreation Schererville Parks & Recreation St. John Parks & Recreation

Call host agency for fees, FULL details and how to register!

April 13 BINGO (Code 1310) 11am-1pm (at Dyer Town Hall) $5 fee per person includes games, prizes, and snacks Advance registration is necessary Dyer Parks & Recreation (219) 865-2505

March 23 Egg Hunt at Centennial Park 9 am (on site check in at 8:30am under shelter) If necessary rain date will be Sun. March 24th at 2 pm Fees apply. Advance registration is necessary. Munster Parks & Recreation (219) 836-7275

March 6 Wednesday Basketball Program 5:30-6:30pm (thru May 1 at Eads School in Munster) Fees apply. Advance registration is necessary. Munster Parks & Recreation (219) 836-7275

Feb. 9 Winter Party with Ice Skating 9:30-11:30am (Deep River Waterpark Ice Skating Plaza) $6 fee for all attending. Ice skates available at no extra charge. Advance registration is necessary. Lake County Parks (219) 769-7275

Jan. 20 CSRI Indoor Carnival & Vendor Expo 1-3pm (Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St., Highland) Bounce Castle, volleyball, basketball, crafts, games, bingo, face painting and more. Admission is free. Highland Parks & Recreation (219) 838-0114

C.S.R.I. is a cooperative venture seeking ways to increase recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages who have special needs and abilities. The following agencies are proud to partner to make CSRI possible.

Join us at one of the upcoming CSRI special events. If you are interested in being added to the CSRI email list, please send an email to csri2004@yahoo.com

The Junior Leader program is a volunteer program, where young adults assist with certain programs or special events.

You can pick up an application at the Dyer Parks & Recreation office.

For more information please call (219) 865-2505

May 2 Touch a Fire Truck & Firefighting 101 6-8pm (at Dyer Fire Dept., 2150 Hart St.) Fascinated by fire trucks? A hands-on intro to the fire dept., fire safety and much of the equipment they use. Event is free. Advance registration is requested. Dyer Parks & Recreation (219) 865-2505

April 27 Concert in the Park & Instrument Play Noon– 1:30pm at Harrison Park (5901 Hohman Ave.) Admission is free. Advance registration is requested. Hammond Parks & Recreation (219) 853-6378

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FunFlatables and Dyer Parks & Recreation are offering this specially discounted punch card (a $40 value), good for 5 Open Play Ses-sions at the Dyer location. Cards must be purchased through the Dyer Parks & Recreation Dept. (punch cards will not be sold at the door). Please call Funflatables at (219-322-5333) for open play hours or check out their website at www.Funflatables.org. Punch card purchasing information is available by calling Dyer Parks & Recreation at (219-865-2505).

FunFlatables Punch Card

Ages: all ages Location: FunFlatables - Dyer 101 Joliet St.,( NW corner of US Rt. 30 & Hart St.) Fee: $25 per punch card

The 13th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance will be held

on Saturday, February 16th from 6-8pm.

Tickets are only sold in advance at the Parks & Recreation office at Town Hall. Each daughter will receive a picture with their

dad, refreshments and a carnation.

Get your tickets before we sell out!

Volunteer Mom’s are needed to help serve the refreshments.

Call (219) 865-2505 to volunteer.

Ages: Girls 12 & under and their dad

Date: Sat. February 16

Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm

Location: Casa Maria Banquet Hall at St. Maria Goretti Church

(500 Northgate Drive, Dyer)

Fee: $10 residents / $13 non-residents (price is per person)

Code: 1311

Limit: 70 / 300

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Watch for your 2013 Summer Leisuregram’ coming out in mid-April!

Save the date for our

2nd Annual Outdoor Spring Craft Show!

Crafters and home based businesses will be on hand displaying their products and services.

If you are a vendor or interested in selling at the Craft Show

contact Dyer Parks and Recreation at (219) 865-2505. Space is limited!

Duplicate vendors will not be accepted. Code 1312.