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Park & Rec Report

Adult Swim Lessons will be offered Tuesdays, Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 and 17 from 5:15-5:55 p.m. Class will help gain basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes and teach skills and concepts needed to stay safe in and around water and be able to help themselves or others in an aquatic emergency.

Tot Swim held Fridays Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and 15 from 9:30-11 a.m. in the shallow area of the Indoor pool. This is a great opportunity for small children to get used to the water with others their own age during this special swim for small children. Use the tot slide and other fun toys! Adults must be in the water and children must be within arm reach of an adult at all times. Whirlpool closed during to swim. $2.25 per child. Adults free.

Autumn Garage Sales held Saturday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the New Ulm Civic Center. Shop until you drop! Check out the 45 vendors selling all kinds of treasures under one roof!

Hermann Swim Club for ages 8-17 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 26-Nov. 16. This is a recreational swim club that focuses on training swimmers and improving their swim strokes, build muscle, speed, strength and improve endurance. Participants must have passed Level 4 Swim Lessons and be at least 8 years old. Fee: $55 Resident or $60.50/non-resident.

Floating Pumpkin Patch, Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Rec. Center’s Pool. Select your own pumpkin in the pool, then deck it out with all sorts of fun items at our decorating station! This is a family event, suitable for participants of all ages! Bring a friend. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Fee $5 Rec. Center Members or $7/Non-members.

Weight Lifting for Women is a six-week program designed to familiarize women with our Fitness room, exercise equipment and machines. It also gives participants the skills needed to plan their own weight room workouts. Designed for those who would like guidance in the use of machines and dumbbells but may not want the commitment of a personal trainer. The next session starts Oct. 11. Register online or at the Rec. Center.

Hermann 5k Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 14. This is the 9th year of New Ulm’s most unique 5K and again this year will be a Hermann Tot Trot starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5k Run/Walk starting at 9 a.m. Register by going to the city website at www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us.

MEA special Swim session will be offered Thursday, Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m.

Rock on Ice returns Oct. 20 and will run Friday nights at the Civic Center from 7-9 p.m. Please note: starting time is subject to change slightly to accommodate hockey tournament games and other rentals. Be sure to check the schedule at www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us

Autumn Park and Rec Registration is open. The brochure is available online or at the Rec. Center. Be sure to check out the offerings!

Hermann Monument is open Saturdays and Sundays now through the third weekend of Oct.. Admission is $2.75 per person; ages 5 and under free with paying adult. Check out the beautiful view of the MN River Valley and fall colors!

Information on Fees & Hours of Facility Operation: Visit us on the web at: www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us Email parkandrec@ci.new-ulm.mn.us or cheryl.kormann@ci.new-ulm.mn.us or call 359-8347. Rec Center, 122 South Garden St., hours: Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Civic Center is located at 1212 N Franklin St. Community Center is located at 600 N German St.

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