Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center

THIS MONTH AT THE DLCCC - MARCH 2010

THIS MONTH AT THE DLCCC
Pre-Prom Boot Camp
High school girls in are invited to get ready for prom season with this boot camp led by Bobbi Smith. Class will meet Mondays from 4-5 p.m., starting March 1, in the DLCCC Fitness Room. Bobbi will provide participants with a great workout, an exercise plan to follow at home and nutrition tips. Pre-Prom Boot Camp is open to both members and non-members. Register in advance at the Detroit Lakes Community Center, 826 Summit Ave., DL, or call 218-844-4221.

K-2 Sports Sampler
This great sports program is an intro to soccer, tennis, baseball and volley for boys and girls in grades K-2. Age groups will be divided and kids will learn a different sport each week. The program runs Mondays, March 1 through March 22 from 3:45 – 5:15 p.m. Register in advance at the Detroit Lakes Community Center, 826 Summit Ave., DL, or call 218-844-4221.

Half Marathon Training Program
This easy-to-follow 12-week training program will get you ready to run the Fargo Half Marathon. Learn tips to take your running to the next level from area running experts. Weekly group runs will challenge you and keep you motivated. All participants receive a performance fabric training shirt, a “Runner’s World” training book, a 12 week daily run program. The group will meet Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., from March 3 through May 19.  Register in advance at the Detroit Lakes Community Center, 826 Summit Ave., DL, or call 218-844-4221.

Over the River & Through the Woods
After successfully completing a debut show last season the new community theatre group, Summit Productions, is proud to bring the deliriously funny heartwarming comedy, “Over the River and Through the Woods” to Detroit Lakes.  Dave Goebel, of Frazee, will be directing the play for Summit Productions. The cast is made up of actors from Detroit Lakes and the surrounding area. The cast includes Greg Johnson as Nick Cristano, Jim Sinclair as Frank Gianelli, Jeannine Eiseland as Aida Gianelli, Doug Schultz as Nunzio Cristano, Sharon Sinclair as Emma Cristano, and Shawn Alvarez as Caitlin O’Hare.  There will be evening performances Saturday, March 6th and 13th at 7:30 and Sunday matinees March 7th and 14th at 2 p.m.  Taste the flavor behind this Italian inspired show with an opening night spaghetti feed on Saturday, March 6. There will be a social at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6 p.m. Call 844-SHOW or buy tickets online at http://www.dlccc.org.

Family Float Night
Family Float Night is an affordable family outing that everyone will enjoy on Saturday, February 20 from 4:30- 6:30p.m. Water toys like noodles, air mattresses, tubes & life jackets are welcome.  All members are free and the price is $3 for non-member students and $5 to all non-member adults. For more information call 218-844-4221.

Lakes Area Kids Community Play Dates
This is a good, old-fashioned morning of “play.” Your kids can run, jump, scoot and just be active in the DLCCC Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 20 from 9-11 a.m. For more information call 218-844-4221. The event is completely free and open to the public.

Lakes Area Bridal Showcase 2010
Find all the resources you need in one day, in one place to make your day a dream come true!  The first ever Lakes Area Bridal Showcase on Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Historic Holmes Theatre and the Holmes Ballroom will feature booths by the lakes area’s best wedding related businesses. See all the latest wedding trends and much more in the elegant atmosphere of the Holmes Ballroom. Each couple will take home their very own copy of the Lakes Area Wedding Planner, a must-have for planning a wedding in the Detroit Lakes Area and beyond! There will be a style show by Affairs by Brittany at 3 p.m. in the Historic Holmes Theatre. Brides are eligible to win the Ultimate Wedding Prize Package. The drawing will take place following the style show. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call the Historic Holmes Theatre Box Office at 218-844-7469 or visit http://www.dlccc.org.

Gaelic Storm
Celtic/rock band Gaelic Storm will take the stage of the Historic Holmes Theatre on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Gaelic Storm’s career lifted off more than 10 years ago with their appearance in the blockbuster film “Titanic.” Since their big-screen debut, Gaelic Storm’s fan base continues to multiply with each new album, turning the one-time pub band into one of the premier touring acts in world music. Gaelic Storm’s compelling originals and fresh arrangements of traditional Celtic melody continue to broaden the musical horizons of the music genre. This family-friendly party band makes audiences of all ages want to sing, dance and clap!  For tickets, call the Historic Holmes Theatre Box Office at 218-844-7469 or buy online at http://www.dlccc.org.

Family Fun Sundays
The DLCCC’s giant slide and climbing wall will be up in the fieldhouse and “The Rock” inflatable will be in the pool as part of Family Fun Sunday, Sunday, March 28,  from 1-4p.m. All Members get in for FREE! The cost is $3 for all non-member students & $5 for all non-member adults. This is family fun that’s within your budget. Call 218-844-4221 for more info or visit http://www.dlccc.org.

Seussical“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories collide in an unforgettable musical caper, “Seussical,” Sunday, March 28 at 3 p.m. This adaptation of the Broadway version features thirteen actors from New York City based Theatreworks USA and is adapted especially for young audiences. The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics. Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic characters find themselves intertwined in an incredible crazy-quilt adventure, in which the power of imagination and the most miraculous “think” ever save the day! In addition to the production for families, the Holmes Theatre is collaborating with the Rossman and Roosevelt Elementary School Art Masters programs to showcase student art in the ballroom as well as around our community from 1-3 p.m. March 28 will be a day full of creativity and fun for kids of all ages.  For tickets, call the Historic Holmes Theatre Box Office at 218-844-7469 or buy online at http://www.dlccc.org.

Kids Day Out – Jungle Theme
Come join the DLCCC for Kids Day Out from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31. There will be jungle themed games, activities and crafts. Kids will enjoy this safe, stimulating environment. (Please drop children off at the DLCCC front desk.) The cost is $18 for premier plus members, $20 for premier members & $25 for all non-members. Lunch and a snack will be provided throughout the day. 

Kids Day Out –Fire Fighter Theme
Come join the DLCCC for Kids Day Out from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 1. There will be fire fighter themed games, activities and crafts. Kids will enjoy this safe, stimulating environment. (Please drop children off at the DLCCC front desk.) The cost is $18 for Premier Plus members, $20 for Premier members & $25 for all Non-Members. Lunch and a snack will be provided throughout the day. 

Kids Day Out –Law Enforcement Theme
Come join the DLCCC for Kids Day Out from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 2. There will be themed games, activities and crafts centered around a law enforcement theme. Kids will enjoy this safe, stimulating environment. (Please drop children off at the DLCCC front desk.) The cost is $18 for Premier Plus members, $20 for Premier members & $25 for all Non-Members Lunch and a snack will be provided throughout the day. 

HOLMES THEATRE SEASON TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, AUGUST 17

The Historic Holmes Theatre is extending an invitation to “Step inside and see the world!” The Holmes Theatre’s 2009-2010 Season will feature a diverse mix of arts and entertainment events,  including a West African music and dance group, a famous piano player, an up and coming country music artist,  side-splitting comedy performances and even musicals based on classic children’s stories.

Theatre director Amy Stearns says the Holmes Theatre’s goal is to offer arts experiences that are world-class, unforgettable and inspiring. “We hope performances at the Holmes Theatre will spark your imagination, expand your mind, make you laugh or simply allow you to get away from it all for an evening,” she says.

“We know that every day we each make choices in how we’re going to spend our precious free time. Certainly catching a flight and traveling to another land is a perfect escape, but you don’t have to buy an airplane ticket to see the world. We are bringing the world to northwestern Minnesota. All you need to do is step out your door and step into the Holmes Theatre.”

Season ticket packages for the Holmes Theatre’s 2009-2010 Season will go on sale, Monday, August 17. Subscribers can choose from a variety of packages ranging from the all-inclusive “Works” package to the “Create Your Own” ticket card. Savings on packages ranges from 10-25 percent off full price tickets. Season ticket holders can also save at area restaurants with the Holmes Theatre’s “Partner Pass.” Participating restaurants are offering buy 1 get 1 free entrées with a Partner Pass card throughout the Holmes Theatre’s Season!

Tickets for individual tickets go on sale on Monday, August 31. The first show for the season is the West African music and dance group, the Kusun Ensemble on Thursday, October 1. Other highlights from the Historic Holmes Theatre’s season include:
• Rising country star, Trey Hensley, Thursday, October 8
• Solo pianist George Winston, Saturday, October 10
• “The Jungle Book,” Saturday, October 24
• “Southern Fried Chicks” Comedy Tour, Friday, November 6
• New York City based jazz/rock group, GrooveLily, Saturday, November 21
• Singer/Songwriter Keri Noble’s Holiday Show, Saturday, December 5,
• Kings of a cappella, The Nylons, Saturday, December 19
• The comedy of Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos, Thursday, January 14
• Summit Productions “Over the River and Through the Woods, “ March 6, 7, 13 and 14
• Celtic/rock band, Gaelic Storm, Thursday, March 25
• TheatreWorks USA’s “Seussical,” Sunday, March 28
• Comedic juggling duo, Passing Zone, Friday, April 9
• Beatles tribute band “Revolution,” Friday, May 7
To purchase tickets or for more information call the Historic Holmes Theatre at 218-844-7469, visit the box office at 806 Summit Ave.

The Historic Holmes Theatre opened in May of 2002. Since that time, it’s hosted more than 100,000 audience members, 270 performances and 40 free shows. Last year alone, more than 22,000 people attended main stage shows, and more than 5,500 area students attended daytime school shows. For more information, visit http://www.dlccc.org.

Peak Performers - New! Enter your mileage and distance online! http://www.dlccc.org/peakperformers

http://www.dlccc.org/peakperformers

Day after day, you put in miles on the treadmill, walk laps around the track, swim lengths of the pool, and spend hours and hours biking, stepping, rowing, lifting, and so much more inside the doors of the DLCCC. 

We continue to be amazed at how many of you have chosen to make exercise and physical activity part of your daily lives, and we want to reward you for that! The DLCCC is proud to announce our new “Peak Performers” member rewards program. As a member of the DLCCC, you can work toward fitness “milestones,” and will be rewarded for each one you reach.

The new program launches Wednesday, January 14. Peak Performers is free for all DLCCC members, and everyone who signs up gets a DLCCC pin. Simply fill out a Peak Performers registration card at the front desk. Each time you work out, write down your hours and distances in each category and put them in the Peak Performer’s box that will be located in our lobby. We will keep track of your progress and reward you with a special pin for each goal you reach. For example if you run 500 miles, walk 100 miles, swim 600 laps, spend 24 hours lifting weights or attend 100 fitness classes, you can earn pins.

As you continue to earn pins, you will work toward earning special Peak Performance apparel, available only to our “Peak Performers” to show that you have reached each level, including t-shirts, workout bags, sweatshirts and more. You may earn pins in various categories, or several pins in one category.

As our Peak Performers earn pins, their names willl be posted on the display in our lobby and will receive recognition in our newsletter. There will be special offers available to participants through e-mail and text messaging.

Participating is easy and at no cost to you!
1. Fill out a registration card at the front desk.

2. Log your weekly workouts using the tracking sheets provided. We’ll keep a tally of your mileage/time.

3. Achieve pins by reaching the mileage/time milestones. You’ll be notified and can pick up pins at the front desk. Pin earners will be recognized in our newsletter.

4. Earn apparel by making your way up the mountains.
Base Camp (5 Pins) = T-Shirt
Summit (10 Pins) = Workout Bag
Peak (20 Pins) = Sweatshirt

After Reaching the Peak of Challenge 1, Mt. McKinley, you will advance to K2 and then Mt. Everest. Make it through the entire Peak Performers’ Range and be honored as part of our Walk of Fame!

DLCCC Launches Corporate Wellness Program

The Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center is proud to announce the new “DLCCC Corporate Wellness Program.”  The program is a unique partnership between the DLCCC and area businesses with the goal of promoting an active lifestyle among employees and the community.
Employees of participating businesses will receive a discount on their DLCCC membership if they check in at least eight times each month. All participants will receive a $5 credit each month they meet the minimum of eight check-ins. The DLCCC is also encouraging businesses to play an active role in the health of their employees by pitching in $5 per month, per employee as well. If businesses contribute, the DLCCC will kick in additional $5. This means that members could potentially save $15 per month, which is nearly 40 percent off the price of a premier single membership.

This program is similar to the insurance reimbursement programs offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica and other health insurance companies. The DLCCC is pleased to offer the program to those who do not currently receive this benefit through their health insurance provider. Companies who receive the reimbursement through their health insurance can receive a 10 or 15 percent discount through the DLCCC’s coprorate program.

The DLCCC hopes the “reward” strategy was implemented to encourage participants to commit to becoming physically active. “We really feel this will motivate people to make health and fitness a priority,” says DLCCC Chief Executive Officer Stu Omberg.

Research has shown that companies can benefit greatly from healthy employees. It’s been proven that corporate wellness programs are well worth the investment. The World Health Organzation has found that every $1 spent on company wellness programs saves the company $3 in future expenses. Benefits to the employers can include reduction of short-term sick leave (up to 32%), reduction of health care costs (up to 55%), increased productivity (up to 52%), improved staff morale, reduction of staff turnover, reduction of absenteeism and improved recruitment of new employees. Employees benefit from the programs as well including improved morale, reduction of stress, increased job satisfaction, improved health, improved sense of well being, and enhanced self-esteem.

Representatives from the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center will be visiting local businesses to inform them about the new Corporate Wellness Program. If you are interested in learning more, contact the DLCCC at 218-844-4221.

MORE THAN 1,200 AREA CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN “MOSAIC MANIA”

Classrooms from Lake Park-Audubon, Circle of Life, Frazee, Waubun-Ogema, Perham and Detroit Lakes have all been invited to take part in “Mosaic Mania. They will work with glass artist Becky Mitchell to create floral, landscape, lake scenes and other nature designs.  Each class will work together on one window, and each child will also make a smaller project to take home.

“Mosaic Mania!” is being headed up by glass artist Becky Mitchell, who also is employed by the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center. Mitchell has been doing glasswork for more than 10 years and has worked with hundreds of children through the DLCCC’s After School Program and in the Otsego School District in Ohio.

“It’s an art form that most of the people and students in our area would not otherwise be exposed to. It’s always heartwarming to for me to see how each child takes the project and makes it their own,” she says.

All money raised from the windows will go back to support our children’s programming at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center. The DLCCC operates an After School Program in which children participate in hands-on arts and fitness activities. Also, the Holmes Theatre presents 4-6 children’s shows and offers reduced rate tickets to more than 7,000 kids. Touring groups have come from as far as Washington, D.C., and New York City to perform on the Holmes stage for young audiences.

Various businesses have donated supplies for the project. Most of the glass was donated by Kokomo Glass with additional pieces provided by Ace Hardware in Moorhead, the Glass Doctor, Detroit Paint and Glass, Lynette Conmy of Jack Chivers Realty and The Glass Lady. Glue was donated by Weldbond Corporation and Beug’s Ace Hardware. Businesses are also invited to support the project by sponsoring a class’s projects for $100.

For more information, contact Becky Mitchell at 218-844-4221 Ext. 117 or e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or visit the Mosaic Mania website.