Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks must be worn at all times, including when working out or playing sports. Everyone entering must do a self-screening at the door prior to entering. If you answer yes to any of the questions, you may not enter. Everyone must check in at the Welcome desk prior to exercising and maintain 9 ft. physical distance. Members are asked to limit socializing while in the building. Please bring your own water bottle, as the water fountains remain turned off.

Fitness Classes do not require pre-registration, however, have limits, depending on where the class is offered. We are offering Zoom access to 5:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. fitness classes. Please use the code found on the Online Fitness Schedule. The instructor will check you in after class. Online Pre-registration required for Zoom access to Weekend Warrior Classes and Zumba. A Zoom link can be added for members with a 24-hour or more pre-request to all other classes. Please reach out to sandyb@newulmmn.gov or 233-2121, extension 204 to get a link added for a class. Classes are included in memberships or are $5 per class without a membership. Please check the schedule at newulmmn.gov

2021 Team-based Weight Loss Challenge is a 6-week challenge in hybrid format of online and in-person offerings. Teams consist of 3 to 6 participants and fees are based on each individual’s membership status. Team name is required in order to register. The program begins February 8th. Register online and at the Rec Center. Please reach out to sandyb@newulmmn.gov with any questions.

Civic Center is open. Masks must be worn at all times, including when attending classes and sporting practices and games. Everyone entering must do a self-screening at the door prior to entering. If you answer yes to any of the question, you may not enter. Please follow the directional signs for proper traffic flow. Bring your own water bottle, as the water fountains remain turned off. Please check the website for open skate, figure skate, hockey and rock on ice dates/times. These are limited to 25.

Rock on Ice has returned every Friday night, requires pre-registration online at newulmmn.gov or at the Rec Center. Skate rentals available. Limited to 25.

The Community Center — Meals on Wheels and takeout meals are operating. Call 359-2243 for delivery or reserve a meal for pick up.

Adult Pottery — Registration is open now for the winter session of adult pottery. Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 4- March 25. Register online at newulmmn.gov or at the Rec Center.

Rec Center Construction Update — The pool shell is currently being dug out. Masonry walls for the locker rooms is nearing completion. Sheetrocking in several areas is underway. The TGA (Turner Gymnastics Academy) was painted and sheetrock/taping is in process for the small group training, multipurpose room and office. Construction photos of the progress can be found on our Facebook page.

Memorial/Gift Giving Ideas — purchase one or more paver stone(s) with your inscription(s), in the walkways near Hermann Monument and/or German Park for $200 each, contact the Park & Rec office at 359-8344. Park or trail benches range in price from $1,500 to $3,500 each, call 359-8344.

Email List — Review Park and Recreation Commissioner discussion items by subscribing to the meetings through E-Updates. To subscribe, simply go to https://cityofnewulm.civicweb.net/Portal/Subscribe.aspx and check the box next to Park and Recreation Commission, enter email and complete verification code. The next time an update is made, you will receive a notification directly to your email’s inbox.

We will continue to communicate with the Public via Facebook, The Journal and KNUJ