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with Parks & Rec Director BJ Staab
Happy New Year! Let me be the first to say "thank you" for supporting Liberty Parks & Rec (LPR) throughout 2021 in various ways. Even though we all faced challenges, many of us used our parks, programs, services, facilities to help us persevere.
Get ready - 2022 is going to be an exciting year for LPR. We will be updating our Parks & Rec Master Plan in the coming year and as part of this process we will be seeking input from the Community, so stay tuned.
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Wellness Reboot
Jan. 17 - Feb. 28
Wellness Reboot offers access to certified personal trainers, nutritionists, small group exercise training opportunities, assessments to track your progress, supplemental workouts and much more!
During this program you will be assigned to a small training group with peers of similar fitness levels and like health & wellness goals. Each week, a certified personal trainer will lead you through two training sessions with your group. You will also be given weekly supplemental workouts that target your flexibility, strength and cardiovascular fitness. Let's reboot together, make a lifestyle change and get back on track today!
Registration deadline is Jan. 12
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Registration for 2022 LPR spring sports is now OPEN and will feature a full lineup of rec soccer, competitive, intro to competitive and rec baseball, intro to competitive and rec softball, t-ball and rec volleyball leagues.
Liberty Parks & Rec continues to work with the Clay County Public Health Center and Liberty Public Schools on a successful implementation of winter and spring sports. The health and welfare of our players, families, coaches and staff is our top priority.
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Receive $100 Toward A Senior Membership at the Liberty Community Center
Clay County Senior Services has provided grant funding to the Liberty Community Center for senior memberships in 2022. Seniors aged 60+ living in Clay County can qualify. The maximum allocation per person per year is $100 toward the purchase of a $325 annual senior membership. Grant funds are available for both new and renewing members. Renewal options are based on attaining the required 72 visits in the previous year.
This funding provides grants for 600 senior memberships!
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January - March Active Adult Activity Guide
The Community Services Division strives to be a community resource for aging in place by providing information and referrals that connect older adults and their families to a wide range of services including but not limited to, Liberty Silver Center (nutrition, activities, companionship), Liberty Meals on Wheels and the Liberty Access Bus.
The Liberty Silver Center is located in the Liberty Community Center and open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Come socialize, participate in activities, special events and enjoy a hot nutritious meal.
Come check out all the fun!
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In the spring of 2021, 2,794 children participated in Liberty Parks & Rec (LPR) youth sports for an annual total of 4,484!
– LPR By The Numbers
Registration is LIVE for 2022 LPR spring sports and will feature a full lineup of soccer, baseball, softball, t-ball and volleyball leagues. Take advantage of early enrollment to ensure a spot for your child today!
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Dog Obedience Training
Is your furry friend a little naughty from time to time? Come check out LPR's dog obedience classes at the Liberty Community Center. Rosmarie von Fintel has over 20 years of dog training experience and provides proven techniques that will benefit both you and your dog. The classes are based on the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC) of which Rosmarie is a registered evaluator.
The Beginner Classes work on skills needed in everyday life: house breaking, grooming, problem solving and more. The Advanced Class is for all who want to continue training past the CGC test, are interested in the Pet Partners Dog Therapy program or preparing to enter dog shows.
Next session is Feb. 16 - March 23
Beginner Class is 6-7 p.m.
Advanced Class is 7-8 p.m.
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Knowledge is Power!
Knowing your body composition, including lean muscle mass, percent body fat and resting metabolic rate, gives you the power to start focusing on total body health and wellness, which research has shown is much more important than weight alone.
The BOD POD is a state-of-the-art piece of test equipment that has been used by many prestigious health institutions, professional sports teams and NCAA Division I organizations.
BOD POD will be at the Liberty Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 15. Spots are limited so reserve your time slot today!
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Liberty Community Christmas Tree Success
It’s a wrap! On Saturday, Dec. 11 volunteers delivered three boxes of canned goods (plus milk, eggs and a frozen chicken) to 110 senior citizens across Liberty. Another three boxes of canned goods (plus milk, eggs and a frozen turkey) were delivered to 350 families. Christmas gifts purchased by volunteers using gift cards in the amount of $60 per child (and in many cases their own financial donations) were delivered to 880 children.
Hundreds of volunteers are called upon to assist in many aspects of the program and we want to thank them for dedicating their time, energy and resources! Monetary donations are still rolling in—as of mid-December we’ve raised over $60,000!
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At FastKick Martial Arts, we are proud of who we are and believe in what we teach. We believe in teaching our students the importance of setting goals. We help them learn about taking action to achieve those goals. And we realize that through this process, one by one we are changing lives! We offer classes that focus on more than just kicking and punching. Each class teaches the core of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity and Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit.
Next Session at the Liberty Community Center: Feb. 1-24, 2022
ACTIVSTARS has developed one of the most exciting and comprehensive martial arts systems, specialized for teaching children and teens. ACTIVSTARS has incorporated the most effective defense techniques from many martial art systems with a comprehensive safety awareness and anti-bullying lessons to present an unparalleled curriculum for our students.
Next Session at the Liberty Community Center: Jan. 18 - May 1
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The Liberty Access Bus continues to help reduce isolation by providing free transportation to the Liberty Silver Center as well as affordable transportation to doctors appointments, dialysis, grocery stores and pharmacies. This service provides a social network by creating a welcoming environment and open line of communication between staff and participants. |
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Men's Adult Basketball
Winter Session: Feb. 6 - Apr. 3
- 8-game schedule
- Single elimination tournament for the top four teams in each division
- For men ages 18 and older
- Divisions:
- Men's Competitive - highest level of competition
- Men's Recreation - recreational and lowest level of competition
- Games are played on Sundays at South Valley Middle School
- Full team registration
Registration deadline is Jan. 23
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Adult Softball Is Now Offered on Monday Nights
March 21 - May 2
LPR will also offer Thursday and Sunday Leagues starting in March and feature Men's E, D and Coed Divisions.
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