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January/February 2021
Managed by the St. Charles Park District in cooperation with Community Unit School District 303

New Year - New You!
Plus review new COVID-19 guidelines
From Ande Masoncup,
Asst. Superintendent of Rec  
 
Happy New Year! I hope this eNews finds you well and enjoying the fresh start of a new year. What a crazy year 2020 was, so 2021 can only be better.  The NRC team is looking forward to a year of possibilities. Please watch for new programs and opportunities to get involved at Norris Recreation Center. This week, our region moved into Tier 2 COVID-19 mitigations. Below are some updated guidelines:
  • Face coverings MUST continue to be worn while in facility and engaging in exercise.
     
  • In-Studio Group Fitness Classes will resume.  Face coverings are required. Registration is required. Visit the website for the most current schedule.
     
  • Tennis doubles play will resume.
     
  • Private group tennis lessons will resume.
For a complete list of all COVID-19 guidelines click here.
QuizAnswer

Approximately how many miles will
the average person walked by age 50?
10,000  -  45,000  -  75,000 
For a current in-person class schedule: click here
New Healthy Dessert Idea! 
Anyone who tries this recipe will receive a FREE Guest Pass.
A picture of the recipe along with a rating (1-10, 10 being best) and
  your name must be emailed to amasoncup@stcparks.org
Cannoli with Creamy Ricotta  


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 23 mins
Serves: 8  
Ingredients

For the Cannoli Shells 

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter , melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

 

For the Creamy Ricotta Filling

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese , room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons semisweet mini chocolate chips
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Lightly grease two baking sheets with baking spray; set aside.
  • In a medium-size bowl whisk together the egg whites, sugar, canola oil, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Add in flour and continue to whisk until smooth, and no lumps appear.
    Spoon 4 to 5 mounds of batter onto each baking sheet, using 3 teaspoons of batter for each.
  • With the back of the spoon, spread each cookie to about 4-inch diameter.
  • Space the cookies at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
  • Using an offset spatula, loosen cookies from baking sheet and shape into tube form.
  • You can use a round metal utensil and wrap the cookies around that.
  • Set cookies seam-side down and let cool.
     
Prepare The Ricotta Filling
  • Place the heavy whipping cream in your mixer's bowl and beat on high until stiff peaks form; about 4 minutes.
  • Put the cream in the fridge until ready to use.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat together the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
  • Fold in the cream and chocolate chips. DO NOT MIX OR STIR - FOLD IT.
  • Spoon the filling into a pastry bag fitted with a wide round tip and pipe filling into cannoli shells. Serve immediately or keep in a cool, dry place until ready to use. 

Recipe courtesy of diethood.com.
PGCAnswersTrivia Time Answer
75,000
 
Norris Recreation Center
Managed by the St. Charles Park District
Located on St. Charles East High School's Campus
 
1050 Dunham Road  |  St. Charles, IL  60174
630-377-1405  |  norrisrec.org 

All programs held at Norris Recreation Center unless otherwise noted.

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