RECREATION
Bowling and a Pizza
Join us for a great time bowling and also enjoy pizza and pop of your choice. What’s better than bowling, pizza and time with friends!
W3520
Saturdays, January 22, February 19, March 19, April 16 2-4 p.m.
4 Sessions - $36 OD staff
Howard Lake Bowl
Adaptive Alpine Down Hill Skiing
Join others for downhill bi-skiing fun at Powder Ridge Ski area in Kimball. Skiing for beginning to intermediate level skiers is being offered. Get one-to-one instruction from the staff of Roll With It in bi-skiing for people with physical disabilities. Please note there is a 200-pound weight limit for all skiers due to equipment manufacturer specifications and ski instructor safety. All adaptive equipment and instruction is included. This activity is co-sponsored with the Roll With It program. For registration fee, to register, and for additional information, please call the Roll With It office at 320-252-0485.
Sundays, January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6
11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m., 1-2:20 p.m. or 2:30-3:50 p.m.
6 Sessions Roll With It Staff
Powder Ridge Ski in Kimball
Floor Hockey
Join the team for a friendly game of floor hockey. Floor hockey is a fun, recreational sport with the added benefit of healthy exercise. The instructor will lead skill-building exercises in addition to playing the game.
W3530
Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.
January 26, February 2, 9, 16
4 Sessions - $20 Andrea Lund
Discovery Center Cafeteria
OD Striders Walking Club
Join this new fun activity. The OD Striders Walking Club will meet once per month to get moving! Club members can record their distance walked for exercise. Incentives and awards will be given for distance achieved by each OD Strider. Class cost is a onetime club joiner’s fee and includes an OD Striders tee shirt.
W3550A
Thursdays, February 3, March 3,
April 14 7-8 p.m.
3 Sessions - $5 OD staff
Discovery Center Commons B
W3550B
Tuesdays, February 1, March 1, April 5 7-8 p.m.
3 Sessions - $5 OD staff
Independence Elementary, Big Lake Commons Area
W3550C
Wednesdays, February 2, March 2
April 6 7-8 p.m.
3 Sessions - $5 OD staff
Howard Lake Middle School Cafeteria
Basketball
It's time for some HOOPS! Join your friends on the basketball court and come ready to show us your moves and learn some new ones too!
W3535
Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30
7-8 p.m.
4 Sessions - $20 Andrea Lund
Discovery Center Cafeteria
League Bowling
Bowling is a fun way to socialize with friends and be active at the same time. Let's bowl some strikes!
W3510A
Saturdays, January 29, February 12, 26, March 12, 26 2-4 p.m.
5 Sessions - $50 Jackie Streich
Huikkos Bowling Center in Buffalo
Personalized lettered Huikkos League bowling shirts available for an additional $15.
W3510B
Thursdays, February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17 6-8 p.m.
5 Sessions $36 OD staff
River City Extreme Monticello
*Activity co-sponsored with the H.O.P.E. program of Elk River. A party and awards will take place on last night.
Arts & Crafts
Fleece Tie Blankets
Fleece blankets are a wonderful and wonderfully easy gift to make for babies, children, and adults, alike. Find out how to make a nice, no-sew blanket using two pieces of fleece to take home or use as a gift. All materials are included in the class fee.
W3115
Tuesday, February 22 6:30-8 p.m.
1 Session - $9 OD staff
Discovery Center Commons A
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Everyone likes to get something special for Valentine’s Day and here is your chance to make something for the special person in your life. You will also be decorating cookies to give to your sweetheart or someone special that we know they will enjoy.
W3110A
Monday, February 7 6:30-8 p.m.
1 Session - $9 OD staff
Discovery Center Room 202
Monday, February 7 6:30-8 p.m.
1 Session - $9 OD staff
Big Lake High School Room C107
W3110C
Monday, February 7 6:30-8 p.m.
1 Session - $9 OD staff
Howard Lake Middle School Room A
Enter Door C
Spring Craft - Scrapbooking
Learn how to create a great looking photo scrapbook. Each class member will need to bring 10-15 photos to this activity. This class is free, but participants must sign up in advance.
W3120A
Monday, March 21 6:30-8 p.m.
1 Session - Free OD staff
Becker High School Room 225
W3120B
Tuesday March 22 6:30-8 p.m.
1 Session - Free OD staff
Discovery Center Room 202
Cooking
What’s for Dinner?
Class members will plan and cook a meal together such as grilled cheese sandwiches and soup or spaghetti. All dinner making supplies are included in the cost of the class. *This activity co-sponsored with Opening Doors and the staff of the University of Minnesota Extension Service Simply Good Eating program.
W3220A
Tuesday, February 22 6-8 p.m.
1 Session - $12 OD Staff
and Extension Service
Becker High School Room 232
W3210B
Howard Lake High School Room A134
Ever wondered how pizzas are made? We’ll teach you! Make, cook, and enjoy the taste of your new creation along with watching a fun movie. All pizza making supplies and movie are included in the cost of the class.
Friday, March 11 6-8 p.m.
1 Session - $12 OD staff
Monticello Middle School Room 108
Friday, March 18 6-8 p.m.
Discovery Center Room 202
TRIPS
Snow Tubing
at Powder Ridge
Saturday, February 5
Join us for a fun-filled day at Powder Ridge in Kimball for snow tubing. What a blast it will be sliding down the snow-packed hills with your friends. The course fee does not include any snacks or food so plan to bring money along for concessions. This event is co-sponsored with the Elk River H.O.P.E. program.
W2030
Date: Saturday, February 5
Bus Departs: 8:30 a.m. from Discovery Center in Buffalo; 9 a.m. from the Big Lake High School
Bus Returns: Approx. 2:45 p.m. Big Lake High School and 3:15 p.m. Discovery Center in Buffalo
Fee: $30 includes tubing pass, bus transportation, and staff supervision
Deadline to Register: January 25
Camp Courage
Winter Retreat
Saturday, February 26
Join us at Camp Courage in Maple Lake and experience a fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor activities like snowshoeing and hiking along with a variety of indoor games.
W2035
Date: Saturday, February 26
Bus Departs: 7:30 a.m. from the Discovery Center in Buffalo; 8 a.m. from the Big Lake High School
Bus Returns: Approx. 12:30 p.m. Big Lake High School and 1 p.m. Discovery Center in Buffalo
Fee: $23 includes transportation, supervision, and snacks
Deadline to register: February 15
Timber Wolves Basketball Game at the Target Center
Sunday, March 20
Jump on board! Ride the North Star light rail from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis and enjoy a Timberwolves basketball game with your friends. Watch the Timberwolves crush the Sacramento Kings and then ride the light rail back to Big Lake.
W2040
Date: Sunday, March 20
Train Departs: 11:40 a.m. from the Big Lake North Star Train Station
Train Returns: Approx. 5:45 p.m.
Fee: $39 includes game ticket, train tickets, supervision, and food at the game
Registration Deadline: March 10
Special Events
Sweet Heart Dance
Bring your sweet Heart or friends for a night of dancing and fun. A DJ will spin the latest and greatest tunes around. Snacks, pictures, and rockin’ music provided. *This activity is co-sponsored by the Resurrection Lutheran Church outreach group of Monticello and Opening Doors.
W3820
Friday, February 11 7-9 p.m.
1 Session - $5
Little Mountain Elementary, Monticello
Commons Area
Karaoke and Dance, Dance, Dance
Get a group together and dance, dance, dance! Join us for a fun filled evening of dancing and singing. Karaoke contest will surely be one of the highlights! Music, snacks and refreshments included.
W3825
Friday, March 11 7-9 p.m.
1 Session - $9 OD staff
Discovery Center Gym
Wright County Bowl Off
Join all of your friends for this huge bowling event! Anyone from Wright County (or outside of the county) is invited to this bowling extravaganza. Bowling contests, bowling bingo, pizza, and prizes for everyone!
W3810
Saturday, April 2 2-4 p.m.
1 Session - $7 OD staff
Huikkos Bowling Center in Buffalo
