Opportunities and Connections for All
The School District of Menomonee Falls, Community Education & Recreation Department will use this blog to share information relative to upcoming events, classes, programs, workshops and seminars for people of all ages, from preschool to older adults. Jason Husslein, Recreation Supervisor, will post information and maintain this blog, along with contributions from other staff members. Residents are encouraged to e-mail questions of interest to hussjas@sdmf.k12.wi.us. Your questions may be answered in our blog.
July is Recreation and Parks Month
The following appeared on the National Recreation and Park website:
Public parks and recreation are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for millions of residents in communities around the world through recreation programming, leisure activities and conservation efforts. Parks, recreation activities and leisure experiences provide opportunities for young people to live, grow and develop into contributing members of society; create lifelines and continuous life experiences for older members of the community; generate opportunities for people to come together and experience a sense of community; and, pay dividends to communities by attracting business and jobs and increasing housing values.
Strike, Spare, Gutterball!
The Menomonee Falls Teen Center is holding a Nintendo Wii Bowling tournament Friday, August 1. The tournament, open to all students entering grades six through nine, begins at 6:45 PM. Pre register at the Teen Center any Friday evening between 6:30 and 10:00 PM beginning Friday, July 18.
Prizes
First Place 2 Club Level Brewer Tickets
Second Place $10 Odyssey Gift Certificate
Third Place $10 Odyssey Gift Certificate
Fourth Place Free Game of Bowling at Village Bowl
Fifth Place Free Game of Bowling at Village Bowl
Sixth Place Free Game of Bowling at Village Bowl
Seventh Place Free Game of Bowling at Village Bowl
Eighth Place Free Game of Bowling at Village Bowl
Ninth Place Free Scoop of Frozen Custard at Pop's Frozen Custard
How Many Parks Can You Name?
As a member of the Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association and an employee of the Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation Department I am very interested in parks and their utilization. One Monday evening, my wife and I decided to take our dog for a walk through Oakwood Park. It was amazing to see how many people were utilizing the park, especially when a lot of people I talk to don't even know the park exists. The Menomonee Falls Angels were playing on one of the softball diamonds, Community Ed. & Recreation Department Tennis Lessons were taking place on several of the tennis courts, a group of children were kicking a soccer ball around one of the soccer fields, the toddler playground was full of little ones running around, a girls basketball practice appeared to be taking place while a group of adults formed their own pick up basketball game. It was great to see!
Menomonee Falls is unique compared to a lot of other communities. Our Community Education & Recreation Department and Parks Department are two completely separate agencies. While the Community Education & Recreation Department is a department under the School District of Menomonee Falls, the Parks Department is under the Village of Menomonee Falls. Community Education & Recreation administers the programs (Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis Lessons, Flag Football) while the Parks Department maintains parks, trails, fields, diamonds and courts.
