To: Jesse H. Ruiz, President, CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT Board of Commissioners, Avis LaVelle, Vice President, CPD Board of Commissioners, Michael P. Kelly, CPD General Superintendent & Chief Executive Officer, Steve Lux, CPD, Chief Financial O...

Chicago Park District - Don't Cancel Wellness Classes

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Chicago Park District - Don't cancel Wellness Classes, Fund them through the regular budget.

Why is this important?

This fall, Chicago Park District is offering more than 600 "Wellness" classes all over the city. But, none are currently scheduled for Winter. The grants which funded these classes ended and new grants are insufficient to fund the program. These classes need to be included in the Park District's regular budget so they continue without disruption. They offer Chicagoans of all ages important opportunities for exercise and community at little or no cost. Just a sample of the classes includes Teen Fit Box, Special Education Cardio Conditioning, Senior Chair Exercise, Adult Circuit training, Yoga, Mommy & Me, Nutrition and Pilates. The Wellness program also funds fitness centers in many parks.

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