929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN 56001 507-387-5122 [email protected]

Freaky Friday Halloween Dance Cost: $7 Date: Friday October 28th Location: Courtyard Marriott 901 Raintree Rd Time: 7-9:00pm Dress up in your scariest, funniest, or best homemade costume and win a prize! *Caregivers in costume will get in FREE *Please look for the orange & green balloons for drop off/ pick up location

Volunteer Opportunities Each month we send out our Newsletter to almost 700 participants and their families. A job this big can't be completed alone! Come to the LEEP office for a relaxing hour and half of folding and tabbing newsletters.

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Thursday, October 13, 2016 11:00am-12:30pm 12:30-2pm 2pm-3:30pm

Newsletter Folding takes place in the LEEP Board Room, located at 929 N 4th St. Mankato, MN 56001 Are you or a group interested in helping LEEP prepare our monthly Newsletter? Email Gabby Nelson at [email protected]

NEW Transportation Guidelines! Pick-up/drop-off transportation for designated events is offered for a small fee to participants living within the area outlined in blue on the map. Participants that wish to use LEEP’s transportation services, but live outside of the designated area should contact LEEP to learn the location of the designated stop closest to them. The address provided by participants, at the time of registration, will be the only pick-up and dropoff location used for the duration of the class, league, or Special Olympics season. LEEP staff will wait no longer than 5 minutes at each stop. LEEP is unable to accommodate any changes to pick-up/drop-off locations or times. *This policy will take effect on October 1, 2016. *This will not affect participants already registered for Special Olympics Bowling transportation. 1

 Every athlete must have a current Special Olympics Application for Participation Form on file before participating in a sport. These forms require a doctor’s signature and could take time to complete. If you are in question as to whether you have this form completed, please call LEEP at 387-5122 and we can verify it for you. This form must be updated every three years, if it is not up to date, athlete will not be able to practice or compete. 

All athletes must be a paid LEEP Member before participating in any LEEP activities. After the athletes have registered for their sports, LEEP will mail out specific information regarding practice times, tournament dates, what to wear, etc.

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Special Olympics is available for anyone over the age of 8 years old. LEEP will attempt to place younger athletes together. o Youth Programming available for athletes 8 and younger. (See Unified Juniors)

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Paperwork: Special Olympics Physical – Very Important! Make sure to check your paperwork to participate in Special Olympics. o Is your medical form up to date? –If you have a doctor appointment coming up, bring the form with you to get it signed by your doctor and make sure it’s up to date! It’s better to update often, instead of waiting till it’s too late. o Check out the Special Olympics Website – www.specialolympicsminnesota. org

Flag Football

Bowling Payments: 2nd payment: $35 due October 5 3rd payment: $30 due November 2

Payments: 3rd payment: $65 due October 13 Tournaments: State= Friday, October 21-Sunday, October 23 **More information to come

Tournaments: Area: Saturday, October 1 State: Friday, November 11-Sunday, November 13 *One of the three days *More information to come *No regional tournament

Save the Date MSU Halftime Show Saturday, October 2 *Must Call LEEP to Register *Must be registered for Flag Football

Ready to Register? Special Olympics Unified Juniors is an 8 week program for children ages 8-12 years old with and without intellectual disabilities. This program will introduce children to the world of competitive sports in a gradual, fun and non-intimidating manner. Participants will gain knowledge and experience of Special Olympics sports as well as the “play unified” movement. Athletes will be introduced to athletics (track and field), aquatics, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

We have 3 Options Available:   

Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: [email protected] Please note transportation.

Cost: $15 for the entire season *includes all practices, Coaching staff, and half time participation at an MSU soccer game. Schedule: Date Time Place Sport Tuesday, September 20

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Ray Erlandson Park

Flag Football

Tuesday, September 27

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Ray Erlandson Park

Tennis

Tuesday, October 4

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Ray Erlandson Park

Track

Tuesday, October 11

6:00-7:00 p.m.

TBD

Softball

Tuesday, October 18

6:00-7:00 p.m.

TBD

Soccer

Tuesday, October 25

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Lake Crystal Rec Center

Aquatics

Tuesday, November 1

6:00-7:00 p.m.

TBD

Volleyball

Tuesday, November 15

6:00-7:00 p.m.

TBD

Basketball

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Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available:   

Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: [email protected] Please note transportation.

NEW! Couch to 5K League Join LEEP for this fun and exciting new league that will train you to complete the 13 th annual St. Peter Halloween 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, October 29. To reach our goal we will work on pacing ourselves as we increase our distance each practice. Then we will join thousands of racers in Halloween costumes as we run and walk through the city of St. Peter. Location: Red Jacket Trail Park Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, October 3-26 and Saturdays October 29 Times: 6:00-7:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $40- no transportation, $50- 1 way transportation, $60- 2 way transportation

*Cost includes staffing, registration into the Fun Run and Walk (which includes a T-shirt), and transportation to the race.

Powerlifting League It’s back! Join us at Proventus Crossfit for our Powerlifting League. Each practice the Proventus Crossfit Coaches will guide you through a warm-up, work with you to build strength and learn how to complete the lifts properly, and help you get in shape with a workout. This league is for anyone who wants to build strength and have fun. Location: Proventus Crossfit Dates: Wednesdays, October 12-November 9 Times: 7:30-8:30pm Limit: 10 Cost: $10 *Cost includes staffing. Stay tuned for Special Olympics Powerlifting Team coming this January!!

Athlete Fun Fact of the Month By: Kristy Rotchadl

During the early 1900s, bowling balls were actually made of wood and later, a heavy rubber. Around 1960, bowling ball manufacturers used polyester resin for the first time, enabling the production of plastic balls with bright, swirled colors. (www.pinchasers.net)

Save the Date! You’re invited to play at a MSU Volleyball game What: Playing volleyball between the MSU 2nd and 3rd game When: Friday, October 14 at 7:00 pm Where: Taylor Center (MSU Campus) Who: You must have been a registered 2016 volleyball or unified volleyball athlete This is a free event for registered 2016 traditional and unified volleyball athletes only. LEEP will provide supervision until the LEEP athletes have finished playing after the second game. Athletes must call and register.

Polar Plunge Sponsorship Meet and Greet Thursday, November 3 5:00-7:00 pm What: Informative meeting to join the LEEP Freeze Pops in the 2017 Polar Plunge 3

Teen Rec LEEP will be offering programming for youth and teens complete with pick-ups from East & West High School and Prairie Winds! This program offers a chance for students to build relationships and partake in activities like games, special trips, crafts, and guest speakers will be offered on a weekly basis through LEEP. Make new friends, learn new sports and games, and develop new skills to help your youth become more independent! *Programming begins at 3:15pm. Location: LEEP Rec Center Program Dates: Mondays September 19-December 19, 2016 Cost: 14 sessions for the low price of $210- $15.00 a session Ages: 12-21 year olds (must still be in school to qualify) Time: Pick up after school until 5:00pm *Pick up transportation offered for East and West High schools and Prairie Winds for no additional cost. *Programming will begin at 3:15pm. All students must be picked up from LEEP by 5:15pm. *Contact Adam at (507) 387-5122 or by email at [email protected] to learn how to register.

LEEP Non-school Day Events Join LEEP on ISD77’s scheduled school off days! This program is for teens, grades 9-12, to utilize those days to the fullest by socializing, exploring new leisure recreational opportunities, learning independence skills, and of course having fun with friends! Who: Teens with intellectual or developmental disabilities Grades: 9-12 Times: 8:00am-4:30pm—parent/guardian drop off from 7:30-8:00am parent/guardian pick-ups 4:30-5:00pm—at LEEP Rec Center Limit: 12 per event

Fall 2016 Non-School Day Events

Como Zoo –Thursday October 20, 2016 -$45 Emma Krumbee’s Scarecrow Festival– Friday October 21, 2016- $40 Wow! Zone Bowling, arcade, and Laser Tag– Friday November 11, 2016- $40 Science Exploration and Rad Zoo– Wednesday November 23, 2016- $40 Holiday Extravaganza– Friday December 23, 2016- $35 Games, Movies, and Crafts at LEEP – Tuesday December 27, 2016—$35 Snowshoe Adventure– Wednesday December 28, 2016—$35 Explore Mankato– Thursday December 29, 2016- $35 Mount Kato Tubing – Friday December 30, 2016- $40 *Register to attend all fall 2016 non-school day events for a discounted price of $300, that’s a savings of $45!! (those who sign up for all events will have priority over those individuals who have signed up for individual events). *Contact Adam at (507) 387-5122 or by email at [email protected] to learn how to register.

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Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available:

Tuesday, October 4 Taco Fiesta: October 4th is International Taco Day! What better way to celebrate than with a delicious taco fiesta at LEEP. Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 30

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Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: [email protected]

Cost: $6

Wednesday, October 5 - Jack-O-Lantern Floats Social: – Join us as we indulge in an evening of tasty Jack-O-Lantern Floats and good friends! Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 35

Cost: $6

Thursday, October 6 - Halloween Card Making: Looking for a franken-tastic night of crafts? Be creative with us during a relaxing night of card decorating with a ton of fun supplies! Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 25

Cost: $3

Friday, October 7 - Minute to Win It: We will be playing LEEP’s version of the game show Minute to Win it, where contestants have 60 seconds to complete a challenge in 60 seconds. Examples of games include moving a cookie from your forehead to your mouth using only your face muscles to move it. Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 20

Cost: $3

Tuesday, October 11 – Witch’s Choice Movies and Munchies: Bubble, Bubble Boil and Trouble! Chow down on some festive munchies as we enjoy the classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus! Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Limit: 35

Cost: $3

Thursday, October 13 – Birthday Bash: Let’s celebrate everyone’s October birthdays with a fun evening of games and treats! This month we will be playing classic birthday games, like hot potato, pin the tail on the donkey, and musical chairs. Remember those with an October birthday get in for free. Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 35

Cost: $3

Friday, October 14 – Pumpkin Decorating: Get ready for Halloween and put your artistic abilities to the test as we use a variety of art supplies to decorate pumpkins at the LEEP Rec Center. Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 20

Cost: $3

Tuesday, October 18 – Haunted Scary-oke: Get into the Halloween spirit by singing your favorite Halloween themed song at this month’s themed karaoke night and win a prize! Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Limit: 35

Cost: $3

Thursday, October 20 –Scary Stories around the campfire: Nothing says “Fall” better than a campfire with friends! Meet us at Elk’s Nature Center for an evening of scary stories and yummy treats! *Meet at Elk Nature Center -555 Stoltzman Rd Mankato Location: Elk’s Nature Center Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 25

Cost: $6

Monday, October 24 – MRCI Trick or Treat Bingo: Meet us at MRCI for some Halloween themed bingo! There might even be a special prize for those who arrive in costume! Location: MRCI

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Limit: 60

Cost: $3

Tuesday, October 25 – Halloween Costume and Pizza Party: Come show off your Halloween costume at LEEP as we enjoy delicious hot pizza! We will also play fun Halloween games, such as witch’s hat toss and pumpkin bowling. Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 25

Cost: $6

Thursday, October 27 – Healthy Living Halloween Zumba with Goldie: Boogie on down to LEEP for Halloween themed Zumba with Goldie! We will be movin’ and groovin’ to fun songs like Monster Mash and Ghostbusters! Location: LEEP

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 20

Cost: $3

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Ready to Register? We have 3 Options Available:

Sunday, October 2 – Toruk the First Flight by Cirque Du Soleil –Inspired by James Cameron’s hit movie Avatar Cirque du Soleil transports you to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning live setting. Experience this storytelling odyssey through a new world of imagination, discovery and possibility. After the show we will head to a nearby restaurant for dinner before returning to Mankato. *Cost includes staffing, event ticket, 1 meal, and drop off transportation. Pickups: Start at 9:00am

Meet at LEEP: 10:30am

Drop offs: 6:00-7:00pm

 Website: www.mankatoleep.org  Phone: 507-387-5122  E-mail: [email protected] Please note pick up transportation for an extra $7 when registering.

Limit: 10

Cost: $120.00

Saturday, October 8 – MNSU Homecoming Football Game vs. Concordia – Get out your Purple and Gold and loudest cheering voices for an exciting afternoon of football as the Minnesota State University Mavericks take on the Concordia Golden Bears at Blakeslee Stadium. We will go straight to Blakeslee Stadium to support our favorite local football team and afterwards enjoy dinner as a group!*Cost includes staffing, event transportation, 1 meal, 1 ticket, and drop off transportation. *Will be a busy event. Pickups: Start at 11:30am

Meet at LEEP: 1:00pm

Drop offs: 6:30-7:30pm

Limit: 10

Cost: $50.00

Sunday, October 9 – Harvest Grape Stomp at Next Chapter Winery – Wine, Music, Pizza, and Grape Stomping–what could be better? Come and join us for a unique and memorable experience at the Next Chapter Winery. This adventure includes a monogrammed wine glass, 2 glasses of your choice, vineyard management talk and tour, harvesting (includes as many sugary grapes as you’d like to munch on), lunch, live music, wine-making demonstration, and finally, the grape stomp! You are not at all required to partake in the grape stomp, though it’s a blast! Feel free to dress in the “I Love Lucy” Grape Stomp Attire or any other outfit you deem appropriate (if partaking in the grape stomp, we recommend shorts or pants that can be rolled up.) *Cost includes staffing, event transportation, 1 meal, 1 ticket, and drop off transportation. Pickups: Start at 7:30am Meet at LEEP: 9:00am Drop offs: 2:00-3:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $70.00 Saturday, October 15 – Sever’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival – Take your chances through Sever’s Corn Maze! We will head straight to Sever’s where we will enjoy lunch from one of the vendors before trying the corn maze. Other fun attractions include live music, pig races, a corn pit, amazing magic and wildlife shows, a petting zoo, and more! *Cost includes staffing, event transportation, 1 meal, 1 ticket, and drop off transportation. *Bring additional funds for extra activities like pony & camel rides, arcade, hayrides & snacks. Pickups: Start at 8:30am

Meet at LEEP: 10:00am

Drop offs: 4:00-5:00pm

Limit: 10

Cost: $70.00

Sunday, October 16 – MNSU Production of Frankenstein – This classic story is about a doctor named Victor Frankenstein who builds a person made of the reassembled dead, but the result is hideous and an abominable mockery of Victor’s higher intentions. Victor tries to dispose of his creation, but it escapes into the dark night. Frankenstein’s creature wanders through Germany, beaten and scorned, until a kindly blind man takes him in and teaches him to speak and read. After the show we will head to Pub 500 for a delicious meal. *Cost includes staffing, event transportation, 1 meal, 1 ticket, and drop off transportation. Pickups: Start at 12:00pm

Meet at LEEP: 1:30pm

Drop offs: 6:00-7:00pm

Limit: 10

Cost: $55.00

Saturday, October 29 – Pizza and Pumpkin Carving – Carve away your Halloween cravings with this LEEP special event. We will be chowing down on pizza and carving pumpkins! *Cost includes staffing, drop off transportation, 1 meal, Pumpkin, electronic candle, supplies, and drop off transportation. Pickups: Start at 1:30pm Meet at LEEP: 3:00pm Limit: 10 Cost: $30.00

Drop offs: 6:00-7:00pm

Sunday, October 30 – Halloween Movie Marathon-Dinner and Popcorn at LEEP – Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies, Oh My! Relax at LEEP for a scary movie marathon this October. We will be enjoying spaghetti for dinner and popcorn with M&Ms during the 3 movies! *Cost includes staffing, 1 meal and 1 snack. *Transportation drop off is limited to first come first served for an additional $7 Pickups: Start at 11:30am

Meet at LEEP: 1:00pm

Drop offs: 7:00-8:00pm

Limit: 20

Cost: $25.00

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Ready to Register? Fridays: October 7, 14, 21- Autumn Walking Club - Don’t forget to sign up quick for one of our favorite exercise classes, Walking Club! We will be taking in the sights and sounds of nature as summer gives way to fall. Location: 10/7 Spring Lake Park (parking lot off Webster Ave) 10/14 Bluff Park (194 Mary Circle, North Mankato) 10/21 Riverfront Park Cost: $15- no transportation, $25- 1 way transportation,

We have 3 Options Available:   

Website: www.mankatoleep.org Phone: 507-387-5122 E-mail: [email protected] Please note transportation.

Time: 4:30-5:30pm Limit: 12 $35- 2 way transportation

Tuesdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25- Monster Crafts and Treats Class: Don’t miss out on this fun class! Each week we will start by learning how to make a tasty and healthy monster inspired treat. Our monster themed crafts include a build your own monster, paint drip flowerpot monsters, slime monsters, and if there is time we will make stuffed sock monsters. Location: LEEP Cost: $25 No Transportation

Time: 4:30-5:30pm $35 One Way Transportation

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Save the Date!

Special Olympics Banquet Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Kato Ballroom: 200 Chestnut St Mankato, MN 56001 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm Registration now open Cost $10 *Must call LEEP to Register **Must have competed as LEEP Special Olympics Athlete in the 2016 Season

Limit: 10 $45 Two Way Transportation

LEEP Advisory Council Next MeetingDate: Monday October 3rd, 2016 Time: 6-7:00pm Where: LEEP Board Room Current 2016 Members: President- Eugen Kavan Vice President- Jason Sturenberg Secretary- Stephanie Mondloch Programs Representative- Lynn Braun Special Olympics Representative- Chris Backes Michelle Newton, Belle Hagemeyer, Amie Post, and Mikayla Vondrak Want to Join? Contact Adam at 507-387-5122 or email at [email protected] for more information.

are Available! Looking forward to that special activity, but it’s slightly out of your budget? Not to worry, we have the solution for you! Come into our office and fill out our scholarship form before the event and get up to 50% of your costs covered for the event! This can be used for Special Events, Night Activities, Classes, Youth Programming and Special Olympic Sports. Applications can be found online at www.mankatoleep.org *All scholarships are given at the discretion of the Executive Director. Scholarships are limited per event. For more information regarding scholarships email [email protected] or call 507-387-5122.

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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1 SO: Bowling Area Tournament at Wow! Zone in Mankato

Wondering if a program is cancelled? Call our Cancellation Line at: 507-387-9996 For the most up to date information. Please do not leave a message, they will not be returned at this number 2 SE: Toruk The First Flight by Cirque Du Soleil 10:30am-7:00pm

3 YP: Teen Rec 3-5:00pm SO: SOfit! 6:30-7:30pm LE: Couch to 5K League 6:30-7:30pm

9 SE: Harvest Grape Stomp at Next Chapter Winery 9:00am-2:00pm

10 YP: Teen Rec 3-5:00pm SO: SOfit! 6:30-7:30pm LE: Couch to 5K League 6:30-7:30pm

16 SE: MNSU Production of Frankenstein 1:30-6:00pm

17 YP: Teen Rec 3-5:00pm SO: SOfit! 6:30-7:30pm LE: Couch to 5K League 6:30-7:30pm

23 SO: Flag Football State Tournament at Bielenberg Sports Complex in Woodbury

24 YP: Teen Rec 3-5:00pm SO: SOfit! 6:30-7:30pm NA: MRCI Trick or Treat Bingo 6:30-8:00pm

30 SE: Halloween Movie Marathon and Dinner at LEEP 1:00-7:00pm

LE: Couch to 5K League 6:30-7:30pm 31 YP: Teen Rec 3-5:00pm SO: SOfit! 6:30-7:30pm

4 CL: Monster Crafts and Treats 4:30-5:30pm

5 SO: Bowling 4:30-5:50pm (2nd Payment due)

SO: Unified Juniors 6:00-7:00pm

NA: Jack-o-lantern Floats Social 6:30-7:30pm

NA: Taco Fiesta 6:30-7:30pm

11 CL: Monster Crafts and Treats 4:30-5:30pm

LE: Couch to 5K League 6:30-7:30pm 12 SO: Bowling 4:30-5:50pm

SO: Unified Juniors 6:00-7:00pm

LE: Powerlifting League 7:30-8:30pm

NA: Witches Choice Movies and Munchies 6:30-8:00pm

LE: Couch to 5K League 6:30-7:30pm

18 CL: Monster Crafts and Treats 4:30-5:30pm

19 SO: Bowling 4:30-5:50pm

SO: Unified Juniors 6:00-7:00pm

LE: Powerlifting League 7:30-8:30pm

NA: Haunted Scaryoke 6:30-8:00pm

LE: Couch to 5K League 6:30-7:30pm

25 CL: Monster Crafts and Treats 4:30-5:30pm SO: Unified Juniors 6:00-7:00pm NA: : Halloween Costume & Pizza Party 6:30-7:30pm

26 SO: Bowling 4:30-5:50pm LE: Powerlifting League 7:30-8:30pm

Saturday

New Transportation Guidelines in affect.

6 SO: Flag Football 4:30-5:30pm NA: Halloween Card Making 6:30-7:30pm

7 CL: Walking Club at Spring Lake Park 4:30-5:30pm NA: Minute to Win it 6:30-7:30pm

13 SO: Flag Football 4:30-5:30pm (3rd Payment due)

14 CL: Walking Club at Bluff Park 4:30-5:30pm

NA: Birthday Bash 6:30-7:30pm

NA: Pumpkin Decorating 6:30-7:30pm

20 YP: Non-School Day Como Zoo 8:00am-4:30pm SO: Flag Football 4:30-5:30pm NA: Campfire Scary Stories at Elk Nature Center 6:30-7:30pm

27 NA: Healthy Living Halloween Zumba with Goldie 6:30-7:30pm

LE: Couch to 5K League 6:30-7:30pm

SO: Volleyball MSU Volleyball Game at the Taylor Center 7:00pm 21 YP: Non-School Day Emma Krumbee’s Scarecrow Festival 8:00am-4:30pm. SO: Flag Football State Tournament at Bielenberg Sports Complex in Woodbury CL: Walking Club at Riverfront Park 4:30-5:30pm 28 SE: Freaky Friday Halloween Dance at Courtyard Marriott 7:00-9:00pm

8 SE: MNSU Homecoming Football Game vs. Concordia 1:00-6:30pm

15 SE: Sever’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival 10:00am-4:00pm

22 SO: Flag Football State Tournament at Bielenberg Sports Complex in Woodbury

29 LE: Couch to 5K League St. Peter Fun Run and Walk SE: Pizza and Pumpkin Carving 3:00pm-6:00pm SO: Flag Football MSU Halftime Show at Blakeslee Stadium Kickoff at 1:00pm

Participant Cancellations: If a participant is registered for an activity and cannot attend, they must call the LEEP office at (507) 387-5122 to cancel no less than 24 hours in advance for weekday events and by noon on Thursday for weekend events to not be charged. LEEP staff will attempt to replace them and refund any payments at the discretion of the Executive Director. If a participant does not cancel for a limited program that is filled to capacity, they will be charged the full amount.

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LEEP Registration Checklist –October 2016 For your convenience, LEEP has included this checklist to assist with registration and to make the payment process easier. Please include payment for transportation. If you would like to include a copy with pre-payments, this will help eliminate any confusion. Thanks! X

Code

Date

Event

Fee

NA

10/4

Taco Fiesta

NA

10/5

NA

Code

Dates

$6

SE

10/2

Jack-O-Lantern Floats Social

$6

SE

10/8

10/6

Halloween Card Making

$3

SE

10/9

NA

10/7

Minute to Win It

$3

SE

10/15

Sever’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival

$70 / $77

NA

10/11

Witches Choice Movies and Munchies

$3

SE

10/16

MNSU Production of Frankenstein

$55 / $62

NA

10/13

Birthday Bash

$3

SE

10/29

Pizza and Pumpkin Carving

$30 / $37

NA

10/14

Pumpkin Decorating

$3

SE

10/30

Mummy Movie Marathon-Dinner and Popcorn at LEEP

$25 / $32

NA

10/18

Haunted Scary-oke

$3

CL

Fridays October 7, 14, 21

Autumn Walking Club

$15 / $25 / $35

NA

10/20

Campfire Scary Stories at Elk’s Nature Center

$6

CL

Monster Crafts and Treats Class

$25 / $35 / $45

NA

10/24

MRCI Trick or Treat Bingo

$3

LE

Powerlifting League

$10

NA

10/25

$6

LE

New! Couch to 5K League

$50 / $60 / $70

NA

10/27

$3

SO

10/14

MNSU Volleyball Open to SO athletes only

FREE

SO

10/29

FREE

SO

11/15

Special Olympics Banquet

$10

Halloween Costume and Pizza Party Healthy Living Halloween Zumba with Goldie MNSU Football Halftime Open to SO athletes only

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Tuesdays October 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays October 12November 9 Mondays & Wednesdays October 3-26

Reminder… All fees must be paid by the date of the event or $5 late fee will be added. Please call LEEP if you need financial assistance through a scholarship or to establish a payment plan. * Credit card payments are now accepted with a minimal processing fee. Can be processed in the LEEP office during regular business hours. * Pick up transportation for Special events is an additional $7 charge

Event

Fee

Toruk the First Flight by Cirque Du Soleil MNSU Homecoming Football Game vs. Concordia Harvest Grape Stomp at Next Chapter Winery

$120 / $127 $50 / $57 $70 / $77

Participant’s Name:

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Total Amount Due:

___________________

Total Credits:

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Total Payment:

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Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Mankato, MN 56001 Permit #300

929 North 4th Street Mankato, MN 56001 Return Service Requested

Volunteer of the Month Megan Voss We are excited to honor Megan Voss as LEEP’s October Volunteer of the Month. Megan began volunteering this summer after being involved in a class project. Megan has already volunteered in the Rec Center, at our LEEP Legends event, and as a Coach for two different Special Olympics Sports. Staff and participants enjoy having Megan around because she brings a positive attitude to each practice or event. LEEP’s Outreach and Development Director especially enjoys how Megan takes time to write silly or excited comments when she signs up for activities. Her favorite experience with LEEP has been being involved with LEEP Special Olympics and interacting with the participants on her team. LEEP relies on dedicated volunteers like Megan to ensure that our participants have the support they need to be successful and to have fun. Thanks for your dedication this summer and this fall!

Providing the Greater Mankato Area with exceptional service since 1978. Our Mission is to enrich lives through inclusive education, recreation, and healthy living opportunities.

The newsletter is also available on our website at www.mankatoleep.org. Editor: Adam Kronebusch Address or Name Change? Is your contact information correct and up to date? Would you prefer to be removed from our mailing list? Please contact LEEP: [email protected] or call 507-387-5122 929 N. 4th ST. Mankato MN 56001