Oakdale Recreation Monthly News

March 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

PROGRAMS FOR THE KIDS
Costume bunny

Mystery Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30 | 9 to 11 AM | Discovery Center

Don't miss the annual Mystery Egg Hunt! The Bunny will lead you along the trails of the Oakdale Nature Preserve where plastic eggs are hidden. Once you find an egg it can be redeemed for a special prize! Two "Golden Eggs" will also be hidden, redeemable for an extra special surprise. The event also includes a petting zoo, games, face painting, great prizes, and refreshments. Bring your camera for a picture with the Bunny. Sponsored by Oakdale Recreation and the Eberhard Group with Keller Williams. $13 per child (up to 10 years). Limited spots remaining! Register before the deadline on March 22, or when full. 

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Librarian reads to kids

Library Story Time | "Bedtime"

Wednesday, March 27 | 10:30 AM | Discovery Center
 
A Washington County Youth Librarian will be visiting for a special preschool story time! 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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FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES
Excited bingo player

Sundae Bingo

Sunday, March 17 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center

What could be better than ice cream sundaes and two hours of bingo!? Make your own ice cream sundae while shouting out BINGO! Prizes are awarded to winners of every game; every participant eligible for two game winning prizes. All participants will be eligible for the grand prize raffle drawing at the end of the event (must be present to win the raffle). All ages welcome! $10. Registration deadline is March 10. 

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Paul Bunyan Snow Sculpture

Snow Sculpture Contest

Oakdale residents submit your snow sculpture now through March 31, 2024
 
Calling all creative Oakdale residents. Do you have what it takes to create the best snow sculpture in Oakdale? If so, head outside any time after a snowfall, and start constructing your masterpiece. All sculptures are judged on appearance, relative to the season’s theme.  

This year’s theme is “Snow Animals”

Please submit photo entries by March 31. Winning sculpture will receive a themed winter prize basket!

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ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS
Shopper walks down aisle between vendor booths

Indoor Market

Saturdays, March 9 and 23 | 9 AM to 1 PM | Discovery Center

Shop local! Over 20 local vendors offer a unique variety of items including baked goods, meats, canned goods, artisan foods, sweets, salsas, strudels, jewelry, essential oils and much more!  

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Adult Yoga

Oakdale welcomes Jen Vail, registered yoga teacher and trainer and certified Pilates instructor, 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. Learn more at http://www.jenvail.com/. 

Registration deadline is one week prior to class/session start. 

Drop-in for a single class is $20 if space is available (cash or check only for evening/weekend classes). Please arrive at least ten minutes prior to class when dropping in. 

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

Drop in dates available, through March 19 | $20 to drop-in for a single class

Session 2: April 2 to May 7 | 6 weeks | $99

Rise and shine with intention. Experience a customizable and dynamic yoga practice designed to build strength, develop balance, and increase mobility and mindfulness. This all-levels class encourages participants to move at their own pace to explore shapes in a safe and sustainable way that will support a healthy range of motion and a more fulfilling practice experience.  

Twilight Yoga | Thursdays | 6 to 7 PM

Drop in dates available, through March 14 | $20 to drop-in for a single class


Session 2: April 4 to May 9 | 6 weeks | $99

Wind down your day in the glow of twinkling lights. Explore a gentler flow designed to melt away tension with mindful movements to increase strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation in a sustainable way. This all-levels class will illuminate your intentions and calm your nervous system with minimal weight-bearing on the wrists to prepare you for a good night sleep. 

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Painting of heart collage

Painting Classes

Discovery Center

Join local artist Sandy Danus of Cheerful Hearts Studio as she leads you through a fun and inviting, acrylic paint class. Learn a new skill and have a great time! All supplies are included and our cheerful, step by step instruction is easy to follow, even if you have never picked up a paint brush before. Come away with your own beautiful finished canvas creation that you can be proud of. $35 per class. Upcoming Classes: 

  • Hearts Delight | Friday, March 22, 1 to 3:30 PM


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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).

WALKS AT THE OAKDALE NATURE PRESERVE | Wednesdays at 10 AM | No registration is necessary to join these weekly walks. Meet in front of the Discovery Center. 

ESSENTRICS® CLASSICAL STRETCH | Thursdays through March 28 | 10 AM | Discovery Center | No registration is necessary to join this free, weekly drop-in stretch and strength class. 

DOWNSIZING AND ORGANIZING | Monday, March 4 | 1 PM | Discovery Center | Register online or by calling 651-747-3860.

AMERICAN MAHJONGG | Saturday, March 16 | 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM | Discovery Center | FULL, registration closed.

WELLNESS BOOK CLUB: This Chair Rocks, Ashton Applewhite | Tuesday, March 26 | 6:30 PM | Oakdale Library | Register by emailing oakdalewellness50new@gmail.com

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