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April 20, 2011
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Reminder: The Lodge is closed on Sunday, April 24.  The building will reopen on Monday, April 25 at 5:30am.
 
Personal Training Packages:  The Lodge Fitness Department is updating the pricing structure and adding more package options for Personal Training.  Click Here for more information!
Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday!
Easter Egg Hunter
Hop on over to Des Peres Park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 23!  Children ages 3-6 years will be able to participate in the big scramble at 10am sharp!  Our special guest will be the Easter Bunny, so be sure to stop by, rain or shine, with your Easter basket in hand.  Be sure to bring a camera, as none will be provided.  This event is sponsored by Coldwell Banker Gundaker, Des Peres/Kirkwood Office, and Boy Scout Troop 313.  This event is free and requires no reservation.  Click Here for more information!
New Group Ex Session Starts Next Week!
Group Ex Schedule
Click Here for the Spring 2 Group Ex Schedule!Spring Session 2 begins next Monday, April 25.  Registration is open for everyone!  Take advantage and reserve your spot now!  Group Strength and Spinning in the middle of the day on Tuesday are now taught by Karin Hartfelder!  Try out the new AquaFit class on Wednesdays at 10-11am!  As the temperature warms up outside, heat up your workout at The Lodge!
Fencing Open House!  Try it out for Free!
The Fencers Academy
Engarde!  Often called "physical chess," fencing is a safe and fun activity that hones both the body and the mind.  Training will include stretching, drills, supervised fencing bouts, games and other fun activities. Participants will learn footwork techniques, blade work, elements of distance and timing, and be introduced to the three weapons.  Plan to attend the Free Open House from 7:30-9pm on Thursday, April 28, in The Lodge Gymnasium! Click Here for more information!
Boot Camp's Spring Sessions Start Soon!
Shark Fitness Boot Camp
Shark Fitness Boot Camp's motto is, 'No Nonsense. No Excuses. Just Results!' That sums up the approach taken in class. Boot Camp sessions are available at The Lodge and at Des Peres Park. Despite the group setting, this class challenges participants individually to provide an environment that allows each person to give their best and expect results. Classes start next week, so Register Now! Click Here for more information!
New Session of Martial Arts on Tuesdays!
Martial Arts
Classes include mental and physical strengthening, stretching, forms, timing exercises, target training, board breaking, tumbling and sparring.  It is an excellent cardiovascular workout and appropriate for all ages.  Martial Arts classes are available on Tuesday Nights for men, women, and children ages 5 and up.  The new session begins soon, so Register Now!  Click here for more information!
Get Outside with Des Peres Parks & Rec!
Nature Programs
According to a 2010 article from Bloomberg.com, children spend nearly 7.5 hours a day engaged in some type of electronic media. This time spent using electronic media is plaguing children all over the U.S. with childhood obesity and other health and social issues. The National Wildlife Foundation website lists several health benefits of playing outdoors like; it helps kids maintain a healthy weight, creatively release their energy and develop critical social skills. To encourage the children of our community to be active in the outdoors, The Lodge is offering some new nature-based programs. Click Here for more informationon the following nature programs: Wild Flower Hikes in Phantom Forest, Compost Crazy, Great American Backyard Campout, Youth Fishing Derby and more!
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Des Peres Parks and Recreation