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Prair ie Township Communit y Center Newsletter / December ‘16

Don’t Miss These Dates:• Santa’s Mailbox 11/25- 12/16

• Elf on the Shelf 11/28- 12/16

• Toys for Tots 11/21- 12/7

• Food Drive 11/21-12/31

• Feast to Fitness 11/21-1-4

• Tree Lighting 12/4

• Xtreme Hip Hop 12/17

In This Issue:• Tree Lighting p1

• Xtreme Hip Hop p1

• Fitness Programs p2

• Senior Social p2

• Santa’s Mailbox p2

• Youth Programs p3

• Aquatic Programs p3

• Elf on the Shelf p4

Name: Nik Hayes

Position: Fitness Attendant

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, riding quads and off-roading

Words to live by: “Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest tasks. That’s the secret of success.”

- Swami Sivananda.

Meet the Staff:

Crowds will enjoy a musical program and participate in the countdown to light the tree. Santa Claus will make a special appearance as well!

Xtreme Hip HopPhil Weeden

Don’t miss XTREME HIP HOP w/ National You Tube sensation Phil Weeden. This is a 60 minute cardio step class set to old and new school hip hop to make you want to get up and move! Please bring your own step. Members of PTCC steps will be included if needed.________________________________________1450508 01 11:00 am-12:00 pm 12/17 18 yrs+ PTCC, Gym-West $25R | $25 NR

Tree Lighting December 4, 4- 6pm

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Senior Social Our December Pot Luck will be on December 19 at 12pm. This potluck will be catered thanks to Columbus Healthcare Center. We only have space available for 44 participants. Please be sure to sign up for this event! Important dates: • Diabetes Support - December 12 @ 6pm -7pm• Stepping on refresher - December 5@ 1pm- 3pm• Senior Center Closed December 26 & 30• Euchre- December 6 & 20 @ 12:30pm Reserve your spot with

Donna 614-530-5697• Wii Bowling- Every Wednesday @ 9:30 pm• Lunch Bunch @ Cracker Barrel (Hilliard)- December 9 @ 11 am

Santa’s Mailbox

Center NewsFitness Programs

For a complete list of classes and programs please check out: recreation.prairietownship.org

November 25 - December 16, 2016

Children who hand deliver their letters to Santa care of his special PTCC mailbox receive a reply from Santa directly from the North Pole.

Cardio + Sculpt Alice AdamsThis class will give you a total body workout. This class includes cardio (walking, biking and/or hi/low) and strength training. Great for all fitness levels!!________________________________________5450534 01 10-10:50 am Sa 12/3-2/25 18yrs+PTCC, Group Fitness Drop-In Rates Apply

Feast to Fitness PTCC Fitness StaffDuring the holidays it can be a struggle to lose weight. This year try to maintain your current weight through the holiday food and parties with our weight maintenance program Feast to Fitness. During this 6 week program we will have weekly weigh-ins, fitness challenges and offer healthy recipes. Join us as we go from Feast to Fitness!!________________________________________4450559 01 5:30 am-8:45 pm 11/21-1/4 18yrs+

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Preschool Open Gym PTCC Recreation StaffCome have some indoor fun with your little one. This is a drop in program where you pay $2 per child each time you visit. We will have have lots of our equipment like basket-balls, footballs, soccer balls, scooters and much more out for you to use with your child.

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1621515 00 10-11:30 am W 1/4-2/22

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PTCC, Gym-West $2R | $2 NR 8 sessions

After School Active Games PTCC Recreation StaffCome burn off some energy after a long day at school. We will play many different games with all of our sports equipment. We’ve got basketballs, baseballs, soccer balls, footballs, scooters, dodgeballs, hula hoops and much much more. Please bring a water bottle with you each class.

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1631515 01 4:30-5:30 pm W 1/11-2/8 7-12 yrs

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PTCC, Gym-West $20R | $25 NR 5 sessions

Aquatic ProgramsWinter 2017 Swim Lesson Schedule

January 2 - February 25Class fees: Residents/JEDD/JEDZ: $64 -Non-Residents $77Online: Residents/Members/JEDD/JEDZ: Dec. 26 - Jan. 1 - Non-Residents: Dec. 29 - Jan. 1Phone-In & In- Person: Residents/Members/JEDD/JEDZ:Dec. 28 - 31 - Non-Residents: Dec. 30 - 31

For a complete list of classes and programs please check out: recreation.prairietownship.org

Youth Programs Youth Basketball Class PTCC Recreation StaffPrairie Township Youth Sports are dedicated to assist the youth to develop knowledge, skills, and the love of sports. Our emphasis is to teach, and to provide a consistent and conscientious program, which emphasizes the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play. Our goal is to provide all participants, the opportunity to strive for achievement and excellence and have fun while learning the sport in a recreational setting.There will be two different age groups, one for kindergartners & 1st graders, and the other is for 2nd & 3rd graders. These activities will focus on educating kids on the skills and then using them in a recreational setting. These activities will meet one day a week. We will focus first on learning and practicing skills for part of the class and then move on to using those skills in modified gameplay among the other participants.________________________________________1631514 01 6-6:45 pm Th 1/19-2/23 5-7 yrs1631514 02 7-8 pm Th 1/19-2/23 6-9 yrs________________________________________PTCC, Gym-West $32R | $32 NR 6 sessionsPTCC, Gym-West $35R | $35 NR 6 sessions

Sporties for Shorties PTCC Recreation StaffThis class is great for the youngster who wants to learn a little bit about a lot of different sports. Besides learning the basics of soccer, basketball and T-ball, we may also learn about sports like hockey, track & field and football. Parents are encouraged to participate and play along with their child. There will be no class on Tuesday November 22nd or Wednesday November 23rd.

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1621500 01 5:30-6:45 pm Tu 1/10-2/7 4-6 yrs

1621500 02 5:30-6:45 pm Tu 2/21-3/7 4-6 yrs

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PTCC, Gym-West $25R | $30 NR 5 sessions

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Elf On The Shelf

You can find these dolls at local business. Kids receive a signature for finding them, once they complete the whole hunt, turn in sheets to the Community Center for a chance to win a new bicycle. When you find an elf, take a picture at the store you found the elf in and use #PTCCOhio in your social media posts! Program takes place Nov. 28-Dec. 18, 2016

Be sure to check our complete list of classes and programs:

recreation.prairietownship.org

Wonderwoman, a turtle and Captian America!

Bring in your toy donations until December 7, 2016

Tis’ the Season for Giving

Bring in your non-perishable food items until December 31, 2016

Our gift cards make great stocking stuffers purchase one today!