Updated 3/11/10

New London Parks & Recreation

Body Sculpting / Step Aerobics

Instructor - Lisa Howard

Exercise at your own pace and do what you can to get that heart rate going.  It is a great program for beginners and experienced participants.  Classes run throughout the year, with no registration deadlines, sessions or commitments.  Come as you wish.  You may want to bring your own floor mat and weights.  The steps are provided.

 

Please bring a floor mat

Fee per class - $2.25 Resident / $3.50 Non-Resident

Fee for 10 pack - $20.25 Resident / $31.50 Non-Resident

Come when you can - No sessions or cut off dates - Classes are held continuously 

Who - Adults (Men & Women) Age 16 and up

When - Mondays & Thursdays 4:30 p.m. / Saturdays 6:00 a.m.

Where - Washington Center Gym

Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Parks and Recreation Office.  

Cancellations of classes for holidays and instructor vacations will be announced as soon as possible.

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New London Police Department

Free Bike License

Bring your bike to the N.L. Police Department t o 

register your bike for Free.  

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Yearbook Request

The Museum is collecting New London High School yearbooks from 1910-2005.  These will be available for those doing research.  We have a few we still need to acquire.  If you have one of the following and wish to donate it to the Museum please contact us at 920-982-8520 or e-mail us at museum@newlondonwi.org

Needed are 1920-1922, 1933-1934, and 1957

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New London Police Department
Old Inactive Cell Phone - Drop off site
Phones collected will be donated to Sexual Assault Crisis Centers, to raise funds for programs at the centers.

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Free booklets are available at the New London Public Museum and several shops throughout the New London Area. This booklets are of the 2006  Walking Tour of Historic Homes containing a self-guided tour of 15 City of New London historic homes or the 2008 Walking Tour of Historic Downtown providing pictures and history for 22 of our Downtown buildings.   Donations are appreciated.  

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New London Police Department
Severe Weather Radios
are available for $35.00 at the Police Department

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New London Park & Recreation
Facility Rentals
Looking for a space to rent for a shower, birthday party or meeting?  We rent our Community Center, Activity Room, Gym and several park shelters.

Rates are

Community Center $25/hour
Gym $25/hour
Activity Room $20/hour
Hatten #2 or Hatten #3 Park Shelter $65/day
Kunkle Shelter at Hatten Park, Pfeifer Shelter or Riverside Shelter $50/day

To register either stop by the Park & Rec office or click here for online registration

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New London Parks & Recreation
Washington Center Open Gym
Ages 6-14 yr olds
Wednesdays and Fridays 3:30-5:00pm and Saturday 1:00-3:00pm.  On early release days gym will open at 2:00pm
$1/visit or $8 for 10 visits, payable at the gym.  Participants can play basketball, kickball, football, or whatever they prefer, all equipment is provided.  There is also an area set up for homework as well.  Gym will be supervised at all times.

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New London Park & Recreation
Zumba & Zumba Express
Fitness Classes at the Washington Center Gym
Zumba   45 minutes
Wednesdays 9:30am, Thursdays 6:00pm, and Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9:30am
Zumba Express Mondays & Thursdays 11:45am - 12:15pm
A high energy quick workout for your new and healthy lunch hour routine.  
There are locker rooms and showers available on site to use for your convenience
Buy passes or daily tickets at the New London Parks & Rec
Resident $2.25/class or $20.25/10 tickets
Non-Resident $3.50/class or $31.50/10 tickets
Residents 50 yrs old or older $10/10 classes
Non-Residents 50 yrs old or older $20/10 classes

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Test your home for Radon Gas
Radon is the leading cause of Lung Cancer among non-smokers.  Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk.
During January you can purchase radon kits for $6.00 each from the New London Municipal Building Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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New London's 2010 
St. Patrick's
26th Annual
Event Schedule
Monday, March 15 Leprechauns change the name of the town to New Dublin for the week, entertain kids, visit the elderly and appear at various businesses.
Tuesday, March 16 Hooligan Day -  Corned beef & cabbage is served throughout the week at Pup's Irish Pub, Hwy 54 in North Dublin, Half Nelson's, The Waters and Mid-Town Pub and Grill in New Dublin as well as many other fine establishments.
Wednesday, March 17 Irish Caroling -  At St. Joseph's Residence and Franklin Park apartments.  It's a great way to lean all the traditional Irish sing-a-longs.  Song sheets provided.  Meet at the lobby of St. Joseph's at 5:00pm
Thursday, March 18 Irish Entertainment - 7:00pm at the New London Sr. High School auditorium.  Talented artists of New Dublin present an evening of Irish entertainment featuring songs, dances and humor of Ireland.  Introductions of Irish Man & Irish Rose - Warren and Irene Lowney, Grand Marshal Robert Polaske, and the Irish Lad & Lassie will be made.  Great family entertainment.  Public invited.  Free admission, donations appreciated.
Friday, March 19 Irish Ceili & Finnegan's Wake -  7:00pm Irish Ceili at Crystal Falls Banquet Facility.  A traditional gathering of friends and family in celebration of music and dance.  The Ceili caller is Julie Clark and Rira is the band.  Rira provides instrumental arrangements of traditional Irish and Celtic music on fiddle, keyboard and a bodhran.  Public welcome, free admission

Finnegan's Wake - 8:00pm Begins at Pup's Irish Pub, two miles west of New Dublin on Hwy 54 in North Dublin (Northport) and proceeds to other local establishments.  Finnegan's Wake is a parody of an Irish funeral.

Saturday, March 20 St. Patrick's Day Parade - 1:00pm Downtown New Dublin.  Wisconsin's largest St. Patrick's Day parade includes marching and bagpipe bands, clown performers, specialty and clan & business floats.  Over 100 units.  Prizes are awarded for best entries.

Irish Fest -  11:00am - 6:00pm Under the big top by Festival Foods parking lot, downtown.  HUGE heated tent featuring Irish food, beverages, entertainment and market booths.  Switchback will be returning this year and appears from 11:00am to 1:00pm.  At 3:00pm following the Parade, we will be having Rising Gael.  These kids from Madison were very well received the past two years, and we are happy to have them back.  Entrance to the Irish Fest is $5.00 for the day.

New London Police Department
Good Citizenship Award Nominations
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Good Citizenship Award, first initiated by former Police Chief Jack Algiers in 1981.  Nominees may be individuals, civic organizations, or businesses in the New London Area that have shown acts of good citizenship which have had a positive impact on the safety of this community.  Nominees may have:
Exhibited unselfish qualities as a member of the community
Brought acclaim to New London via superior or innovative work
Donated time, talents, or resources to improve the community
Promoted goodwill, fellowship, or quality of life in New London
Demonstrated compassion for elderly, youth, or challenged groups
Advanced positive partnerships/relationships within the community
Nomination forms are available at City Hall, Police Department or click here for a on-line copy.  Currently serving board members, elected officials and city employees are not eligible for the award.

All nominations are due by March 19

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