Winter Registration Begins Mon. Nov. 15 at Hoffman Estates Park District
The Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) announces that registration for 2018 winter programs opens on Wednesday Nov. 15 at 8 a.m. online at heparks.org and at all HE Parks facilities. Winter Guides were mailed to every household in Hoffman Estates and the book is also available online at heparks.org. Following are highlights of the events and new offerings available through the park district:
Winter Fest and Breakfast with Santa will be held on Sat. Dec. 9 at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club. A hearty breakfast will be served and the jolly ol' elf himself will be in attendance to talk to children. Stick around for Winter Fest to enjoy free sleigh rides, s'mores, games, crafts and more. For more information contact Program Manager Jody Dodson at jdodson@heparks.org or 847-285-5432.
New this year is a variety of adult enrichment classes available through a partnership with Harper College.
"These classes could introduce you to a new skill or passion such as art, genealogy, cooking, fencing, and line dancing," said Superintendent of Recreation Colleen Palmer.
Renovations are complete at Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center (PSSWC) where changes were made to the locker rooms, steam rooms, tennis court and gym floors. The full service health and wellness club also got 43 pieces of new exercise equipment. PSSWC is located at 5050 Sedge Blvd, in Hoffman Estates. For information about membership at PSSWC, contact the club at 847-285-5400
The 50+ Active Adult Center (AAC) was completely rebuilt in 2017. The park district added a fireside lounge, expanded the game room to 1,200 sq. ft and brought in new gaming equipment (thanks to a donation from the Friends of HE Parks). In addition, the AAC is now open whenever the Triphahn Center is open, seven days a week at 1685 W. Higgins Road. Membership in the 50+ Club is as low as $5 per month for residents and $5.50 for non-residents and includes access to the indoor walking track, drop-in 50+ center activities, 1,200 sq. foot game room, priority registration and member rates on trips.
Anyone who didn't receive a guide can browse the publication online at heparks.org or call the park district at 847-885-7500.