Montrose Recreation District

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Recreation At-A-Glance

The Montrose Recreation District Web Site is currently under construction.
For Current information please call 249-7705.

AQUATICS
• Outdoor Pool and Slide are NOW OPEN
Open Swim-
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday- 1:00-8:30(outside pool only Mon. & Wed. 5:30-6:30)
Tuesday & Thursday- 1:00-5:30 & 7:00-8:30
Saturday- 10:30-6:30
Sunday- 11:30-6:30

• Swim Lessons
Morning Lessons Evening Lessons
Session 1- June 1-11 Session 1- June 2-25
Session 2- June 15-25 Session 2- July 7-30
Session 3- July 6-16
Session 4- July 20-30
Session 5- Aug. 3-13

• Special Events
Friday Family Fun Nights- Every Friday!!!: Join us for Friday Family Fun Night every Friday evening, 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Aquatic Center, 25 Colorado Ave. Admission is discounted to $2.50 per person and families are welcome to come splash and play together. Remember, families that play together, stay together. For more information call 249-7705.
Date: Every Friday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: MRD Aquatic Center
Admission: $2.50 per person

Family BBQ & Games- Bring the whole family down to the Aquatic Center for a night of fun and food. There will be good music, lawn gameslike the limbo and a slip n' slide and great BBQ hot dogs and hamburgers
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: MRD Aquatic Center
Admission: $6 per person/ $20 per family of 4

Youth Appreciation Day- Take advantage of the Free Swim and Slide during Youth Appreciation Day. Cool off and refresh so you can enjoy activities all day long!
Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: 1:00-3:15 pm or 3:45-6:00 pm
Location: MRD Aquatic Center
Admission: Under 17 FREE; Adults $2.50

Leisure Activities
• L.E.A.N. Start
This fun, interactive educational program that provides parents and caregivers the tools and information to, develop a lifetime of achievable healthy habits for the whole family; improve the mood, learning and behavior of children through proper nutrition; avoid nutrition related diseases, such as Type II diabetes, heart disease and cancer; and make nutrition at home easy and fun while preparing healthy, yummy meals.
Dates: I.Tues., June 9, 16, 23 II.Mon., Aug 3, 10, 17
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: MRD Community Center
Fee: $75/Session Instructor: Terri Motley

• Summer Adventures- Ages 6-10
Session I- June 1-25, Mon.- Thurs., 1:00-4:00; MRD Community Center
Session II- July 6- 30, Mon.- Thurs., 1:00-4:00; MRD Community Center
Fee: $65/Session
• Club 1114
Session I- June 1-25, Mon.- Thurs., 1:00-4:00; MRD Community Center
Session II- July 6- 30, Mon.- Thurs., 1:00-4:00; MRD Community Center
Fee: $75/Session

• Beginning Ballroom Dancing
Session I- June 4-25 Session II- July 9- 30 Session III- Aug. 13-Sept. 3
Time: Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: MRD Community Center
Fee: $50/Couple

Tennis Lessons
Tennis Lessons are coordinated by the Montrose Recreation District
For More information please call (970)249-7705

Youth Activities
• Baseball & Softball
Divisions: T-Ball (5 & 6YO)
Coach Pitch (7 & 8YO) Boys & Girls
A Baseball/Softball (9-11YO)
AA Baseball/Softball (12-14YO)
Practices: Start June 1
Games: Evenings June 22-July 24
Coaches Meeting: May 26, 7:00 pm; MRD Community Center

• Baseball Clinic
Age: 8-16 Years
Dates: June 2,3,4
Location: McNeil Field
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
• MHS Softball Clinic- instructed by MHS Softball team
Age: 8-16 Years
Dates: June 2,3,4
Location: Holly Park
Time: 10:00-11:30 am

• Outdoor Adventure School
Building on the success of last years program, participants will learn the basics of several different outdoor activities. Activities currently planned are orienteering, hiking, fishing and overnight camping. These are activities kids can learn and use for a lifetime. Each time we meet we will focus on th efundamental techniques for each activity.
Registration Deadline- June 1
Dates- June 11, 18,25, July 2 Time- 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Ages: 8-14 years
Fee: $40

• Weekly Hiking Club
Each Tuesday we will meet at the MRD Community Center, review a topic about hiking for 30 minutes, then load into the van and head out for a hike. This is a great opportunity for any child to get some fresh air, exercise and enjoy our beautiful surroundings. Each participant needs to bring sturdy shoes, a pair of socks, a sack lunch, water and a backpack to carry it in. Hurry registration is limited.
Registration Begins- Monday, June 8
Registration Ends- Monday, July 6
Dates- Tues., July 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4
Time: Tuesdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Fee: $30

• Challenger British Soccer Camps: The spring camp is coming up soon. Get all the details at www.challengersports.com. This soccer camp is a great opportunity for soccer players to sharpen their skills. Sign up in advance and get a free jersey!
To view camp information or to register click here!

Adult Sports
• Attention Adult Softball Players -
Schedules are available at the MRD Community Center:
Games Start the Week of May 11

• Volleyball Tournament
T4 on 4 fun in the sand and sun at the Holly Park sand volleyball courts. Get your co-ed, men's or women's teams together for a fun day of volleyball. T-shirts awarded to division winners. 3 matches guaranteed.
Date: Saturday June 13
Registration Ends- Monday, June 8
Fees: $50

Upcoming 50+ June Activities
- Seniors Night Out June 15
- Mixed Media Painting: Tuesdays 9:15-11:15; FREE
- River Float Trip- Gunnison River: June 16; $50
- Hike & Ranger Guided Tour of Gunnison Diversion Tunnel: June 24; $12
- Sky Ute Casino-Gambling Day Trip: June 5; $45
- Go'in Fish'in: June 12 Blue Mesa Reservoir; $15

Call Cindy Marino at 252-4884 for more information

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