Oakdale Recreation Monthly News

September 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES

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Touch a Truck

Tuesday, September 12 | 5 to 7 PM | City Hall Parking Lot

Climb up and sit in the driver's seat while learning how various trucks work. Kids of all ages can experience what big trucks are really like at this free event. Free ice cream treats will be provided! Concessions will be available for purchase.

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Family Fun Flatables

Saturday, September 16 | 11 AM to 4 PM | Walton Park

Jump, bounce, dive, and explore a sea of over a dozen inflatables including bounce castles, obstacle courses, and a giant slide. There will also be food available for purchase and a kids DJ at this free event.

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PROGRAMS FOR THE KIDS

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Library Story Time "Food"

Wednesday, September 27 | 10:30 AM | Discovery Center
 
A Washington County Youth Librarian will be visiting for a series of special preschool story times! We’ll have fun talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing together. We will focus on concepts such as counting, colors, sharing, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet. A simple craft will follow. A free program recommended for developmental ages 0 to 5 and their grown-ups.

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ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

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Adult Yoga

Oakdale welcomes Jen Vail, registered yoga teacher and trainer and certified Pilates instructor, who will bring three brand new yoga classes to the Discovery Center! Jen was most recently the director and founder of YogaFresh in Woodbury, MN from 2007-2023. Her unique offerings have different focus areas and are accessible for all experience levels. She strives to create a non-judgmental, fun and safe environment to explore the benefits of yoga, barre and Pilates. Registration deadline is one week prior to start of program. Drop-in for a single class is $20 (if space is available).

Morning Yoga | Tuesdays | 9:30 to 10:30 AM 

Rise and shine with intention. Experience a customizable yoga practice designed to build strength and mindfulness to help increase mobility, flexibility and balance. This all-levels class encourages participants to move at their own pace to explore postures in a safe and sustainable way for a more fulfilling practice.

  • Six-week series, Session 1 ($99) September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
  • Five-week series, Session 2 ($83) November 14, 21 and 28; December 5 and 12


Twilight Yoga | Thursdays | 6 to 7 PM

Wind down your day with a gentle flow to melt away stress in the glow of twinkling lights. This all-levels class will illuminate your intention and calm the nervous system with flowing movements designed to improve balance, strength and flexibility in a sustainable way.

  • Five-week series ($83) November 2, 9, 16 and 30; December 7


Roll and Release: Foam Rolling and Yoga | Fridays

Melt away tightness and stress using self-myofascial techniques, yoga shapes and a foam roller to improve overall health and wellness. This all levels class is the perfect addition to any fitness routine and can help alleviate muscle soreness, support healthy joints and speed up recovery with a focus on deep tissue massage. Space is limited.

  • Four-week series ($67) September 22 and 29; October 6 and 13 | 10:30 to 11:30 AM
  • Pop Up ($20) November 3 | 3 to 4 PM
  • Pop Up ($20) December 1 | 3 to 4 PM


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Pickleball players on the court

Oakdale Pickleball Club Open Court Pickleball

Courts open for play, pending weather conditions | Tanners Lake Park

  • Monday, Wednesday, Sunday | 5 to 7 PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday | 9 to 11 AM

Join the Oakdale Pickleball Club for a game of pickleball. All are welcome to join during the open court play. Play is casual, beginners are welcome! Pickleball balls will be provided (no paddles). 

Questions about the Oakdale Pickleball Club? Please contact Chuck Scott by calling 651-439-5307.

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Oakdale Wellness 50+

Oakdale Wellness 50+ is a volunteer initiative making Oakdale and Washington County healthier by offering health-focused activities for persons 50 and over that lead to measurably improved wellness. 

Oakdale Wellness 50+ is supported by Washington County, the City of Oakdale, and the Vital Aging Network (VAN).

WEDNESDAY WALKS AT THE OAKDALE NATURE PRESERVE | Wednesdays at 9 AM through November, and 10 AM beginning December | No registration is necessary to join these weekly walks. Meet in front of the Discovery Center. 

GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S REST | Thursday, September 21 | 6 to 7 PM | Learn how to attain and maintain sleep on your schedule to increase vitality and health. Sleep problems such as apnea will be discussed. Presentation is led by sleep expert Audrey Wells, MD. Reserve a spot by calling 651-747-3860.

GREETING CARD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION | Thursday, September 28 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Lolita Cox teaches new card-making skills. Paper materials and glue are provided. Please bring your own scissors, pencils and rulers. Reserve a spot by calling 651-747-3860.

FLU SHOT CLINIC | Saturday, September 30 | 11 AM to 2 PM | Flu shots provided by Walgreens for $0 with most insurance. Bring your insurance card and photo ID. No registration necessary; walk-in at the Oakdale Discovery Center. 

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To register for activities, please visit www.oakdalefun.com. If you have any questions 

about the listings, please call us at 651-747-3860 and we will be happy to assist!

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