BPD Monthly E-newsletter!

This monthly update keeps you in tune with all of the events, activities and happenings in the Bloomingdale Park District. Our mission is to efficiently and economically provide recreation programs, facilities and open space designed to provide enjoyable leisure time experiences that benefit the community.

Bunny Bash!

Hop on over to Bloomingdale's most bumpin' time at the Fourth Annual Bunny Bash and Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt from 9:30 a.m. to noon, March 31.

The egg hunt starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. in Circle Park. The Bunny Bash follows shortly thereafter, running 9:45 a.m. to noon, in the adjacent Johnston Recreation Center. Both events are FREE! The egg hunt is sponsored by the Lions Club, and the Bunny Bash by Salerno's Rosedale Chapel.

Bunny Bash activities include a bounce house, coloring contests, petting zoo, craft activities, games and more. All participants for the Bunny Bash must pre-register at the JRC to receive a wristband prior to March 31. There is NO day-of registration. More...

Mom-Son Buccaneer Bash!

Ahoy Mates! Where be the adventure? Right here at the JRC, yarr!

Mums spend the evening with swashbuckling sons and dance atop thee wood planks of the JRC gymnasium from 7 to 9 p.m., March 16. Dress in yer snappiest attire as all couples receive a photo. Yarr! Shiver me timbers, dinner includes pizza, drinks and dessert!

The Buccaneer Bash is sponsored by Bloomingdale Bank & Trust. Registration "dead"line is March 9, 2012. No drop-ins allowed. More...

News & Notes

29th Annual Student Art Show - Talented students from kindergarten through 12th-grade show off their best works at the Bloomingdale Park District Museum's most popular annual exhibit March 10-April 14. There is a complimentary reception between 1 and 4 p.m., March 18.

Friday Night Fun - Need a break from the kids? The Park District offers Middle School Open Gym Night March 9, and Klub Friday Night Jr. March 23.

Spring Break - The Park District's School's Out! program offers variety of activities March 26-30 for youngsters on Spring Break. Contact Jason Posluszny at (630) 529-3650 for more information.

Garage Sale - One person's junk is another person's treasure! Reserve your spot now for the Park District Garage Sale April 21 at the JRC!

Dr. Erin Ducat
BPD Sports
Injury Prevention & Wellness Specialist

Health Tips from Dr. Ducat:
Include your backside for a strong core!
If you've had low back pain, you have probably received the advice to do crunches to strengthen your "core" to help prevent flare-ups. What most patients don't realize is that their "core" is much more than their abdominal muscles, it also includes the diaphragm (breathing muscle), the pelvic floor and your gluteal muscles. If you just strengthen your abdominals, it's like having a box with one rigid wall and 3 flabby ones. It's not very strong if you try to set something on top of it! More...

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