Windsor Heights Fall Clean-up Day:  Join us on Saturday, September 17 for the Windsor Heights Annual Fall Clean-up Day! Many hands make light work, so the more the merrier. Bring your family, your nonprofit group, your friends, or anyone else interested in making a difference in our community!

 

Meet us at our home base in the white tent north of Burger King on 73rd Street 8:30 - 10:30 a.m on September 17. You will get gloves, refuse bags, and an assigned clean-up area. Two hours of work from each of us will help keep Windsor Heights beautiful throughout the fall and winter. Thanks for doing your part, and spread the word! The clean-up day is sponsored by Keep Windsor Heights Beautiful committee. Contributing sponsors are: Grounds for Celebration, Sam's Club, and HyVee.

 

 

 Neighborhood Watch Upcoming Dinner:

 

 

Council Meetings:  The regularly scheduled council meeting for September 19th has been cancelled.  A special business meeting of the City Council will take place on Monday, September 26th at 6:00 p.m. in the Windsor Heights City Council Chambers. 

 

Zumba Classes to be offered at the Windsor Heights Community & Event Center this Fall: Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That's exactly what the Zumba Fitness program is all about. It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health.  Zumba is not only a cardio workout; it also tones your body and builds strength and endurance.  All you need to bring is water and comfortable clothing.

Zumba instructor calls it "Exercise in disguise."

"Ashley is an experienced Zumba instructor who teaches with energy, creativity, and makes it fun!  From the upbeat music to the rewards from a great workout, Ashley is motivating to learn from!  I always leave her classes feeling refreshed and energized.  The Zumba fitness program is fantastic!"  -Leah Innis, Des Moines

"I always hated working out, but I LOVE to dance.  Ashley's Zumba class has inspired and allowed me to do both; it's a win/win!  I lost weight and gained confidence through taking Zumba!  Ashley adds a great balance of high/low impact to her routines, all while keeping it fun!  I haven't felt this good in years!"  -April White, Carlisle

Details:

 

When:  Wednesdays from 5:30-6:20pm

 

Dates:  Sept. 21 - Nov. 9

 

Where:  Windsor Heights Community Center located in Colby Park, 6900 School St, Windsor Heights

 

To register:  call (515)491-8465 or email

desmoineszumba@hotmail.com

 

Punch cards you can purchase:      

 

5 class punch card - $40

 

7 class punch card and receive an additional punch free - $55

 

10 class punch card and receive 2 additional punches free - $75

*Please note that if you buy the 10 class punch card, you will have to take the additional classes at her other location in Carlisle and ALL punch cards have an expiration!*

 

Minimum amount of people: 20

 

Maximum amount of people: 50

Age requirement: Must be in 8th grade or older (a legal guardian must sign a waiver for minors)

 

Visit Ashley on the web at

www.zumba.com/profiles/92972/ashley-towey
 

Or join her facebook page- Zumba with Ashley Towey

Emerald Ash Borer: Have an ash tree in your yard or just curious about the Emerald Ash Borer and why it may affect your trees in the future?  Please join Emma Bruemmer, the State Urban Forester with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Robin Pruisner, the State Entomologist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture for a public presentation and question and answer period in the Community and Events Center at Colby Park on Monday, September 26th at 6 p.m.  This is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend.

 

Self-Defense Course Offered for Women:  The Windsor Heights Police Department is currently gathering contact information for area residents who may be interested in participating in a women's education and self defense course called Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.). Dates of the course have tentatively been set for four consecutive Thursday evenings in October (6, 13, 20, 27th from 6:00 - 9:30 pm) at the Windsor Heights Community and Event Center. Class size will be limited to twenty students and attendance at all classes is recommended to complete the program successfully. There will be a one-time registration fee of $25 due prior to the first class along with pre-event paperwork and waivers. Returning students are welcome at no charge.

The RAD program for women's basic self defense is the largest nationally recognized women's self defense organization in the world (www.rad-systems.com). Classes encompass twelve hours of education and awareness topics mixed in with hands-on, active self defense techniques and strategies. The final class in the series is a culmination of the material presented where three separate, active simulation scenarios are given to students to apply what they have learned in the classroom.

Participation in this course does encourage a moderate level of activity; however, women of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The philosophy of RAD instructors is that this program should be easy to learn, easy to retain, and relatively easy to employ during real confrontational situations. Dennis McDaniel of the Windsor Heights Police Department, and long-time certified RAD instructor states, "The objective of the basic RAD program is to develop and enhance the options of self defense so that they may become viable options for a woman who is attacked. We work with our students to educate them on general awareness issues and also strive to create confidence in the application of some basic self defense techniques."

Interested women, high school age and above, may contact Chief McDaniel at the Windsor Heights Police Department during normal business hours at (515) 277-4453 or e-mail him at dmcdaniel@windsorheights.org with questions. Registration for the course will begin Tuesday, September 6th at City Hall, 1133 66th Street.

Windsor Heights Oktoberfest blends traditional Oktoberfest with Halloween....  for not to be Missed Fun
The Windsor Heights family friendly Oktoberfest is the area's premier fall celebration with fun for children and adults.  The festival begins at 2 pm at Colby Park on Saturday, October 1. 

In true Windsor Heights style, the Windsor Heights Oktoberfest has something for everyone.  From interactive inflatables and activities for children to the free performance of an award winning polka band and a strolling accordion player, it is a not to be missed celebration geared to all ages and members of a family.

Combined with Halloween, this Oktoberfest invites you and your pet to dress up for fantastic costume contests.  Additionally, the perennial favorite pumpkin carving contest, where pumpkins will be available to carve, is going to show off participant's artistry.

And, don't forget to bring your appetites.  Traditional German food and beer will be for sale along with the Windsor Heights Police Association sponsoring a chili feed.

The hours of Oktoberfest are 2 - 6 pm.  For more information, go to www.windsorheights.org.  Parking is available in the Park and around the side streets.  There is no admission to attend Oktoberfest nor parking fees.  Tickets for the inflatables will be sold for $1/each.