Summer’s over. Soon, leaves will fall, the days will shorten and colder weather will blow in. If you want a convenient way to work out and get fit, the St. Peters Rec-Plex is a great, centrally located place with plenty of state-of-the-art equipment and great classes.
Plus, during the Rec-Plex Fitness Fest on Saturday, Sept. 11, you can join the Rec-Plex and get the Baker’s Dozen Deal—new annual Rec-Plex members and GOLD PLUS members get a 13th month for FREE during the Rec-Plex Fitness Fest.
The Fitness Fest is a great day for anyone who loves fun and fitness. Try out our facilities, including expanded cardio and weight rooms and the indoor track. Get a great workout as we open up many of our fitness classes for FREE. And, bring the family for swimming, ice skating and more.
You can also get a Family Quick Start Pass good for 3 months only during Fitness Fest. This is a great way to try out the Rec-Plex without making a yearlong commitment. The Family Quick Start Pass costs just $150. If you decide to commit to an annual pass or GOLD PLUS membership, that fee can count toward the cost of your new pass. (Individual Quick Start Passes are available year-round.)
Rec-Plex annual members get full access to the Rec-Plex and its facilities, plus you can sign up for many monthly aerobics classes for FREE. GOLD PLUS members get these same advantages plus can sign up to many more FREE classes and programs. Learn more about annual Rec-Plex Passes. Learn more about Gold Plus memberships.
Fitness Fest Schedule of FREE Activities:
- 9 a.m.-noon, volleyball
- Noon-3 p.m., basketball
- Noon-3 p.m., large heated family leisure pool (with water play features, large whirlpool/current channel, and 130-foot waterslide), adult lap swimming, spa and sauna
- 12:30-3 p.m., ice skating
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., cardio room, weight training room and indoor track (must be age 16 or over)
- FREE group fitness classes and more throughout the event.
Call 636.939.2FUN (2386) if you have any quesitons.
DID YOU KNOW?
Adults-only locker rooms were included in the Rec-Plex expansion project in 2006. Both the men’s and women’s rooms, located near the fitness areas, include steam and sauna.
BMX CHALLENGE Sept. 18, 2010, 5-10 p.m. All Ages $5 per participant
BMX riders, here is your chance to test your skills under the lights at the St. Peters BMX Track—the only track in eastern Missouri that’s officially sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association. Can you conquer the BMX Track’s jumps, turns and twists and ride to victory? Come find out at the BMX Challenge on Sept. 18 from 5-10 p.m. We’ll have awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in several categories separated by age. Plus, you have a chance to win one of two BMX bicycles given away at the end of the night as attendance prizes, compliments of Granada Cyclery. The BMX track is located in Brown Road Park next to Old Town St. Peters. Riders of all ages—kids and adults—are welcome to compete in the BMX Challenge. All riders should be somewhat skilled on a bicycle. Everyone must wear a helmet, and have long sleeves and long pants or elbow and knee pads. The entry fee is $5 per person. Food will be available for purchase.
The cost is $5 per person. Participants may pre-register by calling 636.939.2386, ext. 1400, or pay the day of the event. Registration also will be available online through Rec-Connect.
Sponsored by the St. Peters Rec-Plex Natatorium Foundation
When:
Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 – Starts at 7:30am (Athletes must arrive 1 hour before their assigned start time to be body marked & for transition setup.)
Where:
The world-famous Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO 63376
Events:
500-meter swim in the Rec-Plex’s Olympic-quality Natatorium
21-mile bicycle ride through the flat farmlands of St. Peters, making a fast-paced ride
TIMES WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED FOR TRAIN STOPPAGES
5-mile run on paved trails in the City’s shady, scenic, serene parks
Note: Team Event participants can have up to 3 on each team. Please designate who will swim, ride and run. Helmets are required.
Swim Times:
Expect 15-second intervals between send-off times for swimmers. Swim times will be assigned in order of registration. The swim times will be posted at Fleet Feet’s web site.
Registration:
Age Group entry fee is $50 through Sept. 10, $65 from Sept. 11 – 25
Team entry fee is $80 per team through Sept. 10, $90 from Sept. 11 – 25
No registration will be accepted after Sept. 25. Register at the Rec-Plex; by mail using the Age Group Division entry form or the Team Division entry form; or register online.
No online registration after Sept. 17.
NO TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONS, NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATIONS and NO REFUNDS.
Packets:
Packet pickup will be at the Rec-Plex on Sept. 24 & 25 from 10am–3pm, and Sept. 26 from 7am to the start of the race. Course maps and swim send-off times included. NO PHONE CALLS.
Awards:
Overall Male & Female
Team Division – Medals/plaques will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.
Age Group Division – Overall Age Group Awards for the Top 3 Finishers in these categories: 19–under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Post-Race:
Complimentary food and fruit for participants.
The DAG timing system calculates finish time as the time spent between the start and finish line. Award status is determined by physical order at the finish line.
Tired of sitting home on Friday? Looking for a fun, wholesome time? Look no further than St. Peters City Centre, where City Hall comes alive one Friday a month with live performances of yesteryear’s hits.
City Centre Dances—formerly "Big Band Dances"—provide a fun atmosphere for mature people to get moving to a variety of favorite songs.It’s not just "big band music"—these bands play a variety of music ranging from the ‘40s and ‘50s through the ‘60s and even ‘70s. It’s music you know, but we mix up the bands for variety.
Dances are 7-10 p.m usually on the third Friday of every month. Snacks are provided, and sodas are available for purchase for 75 cents each. Advance tickets are available at City Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be purchased by sending a check and a list of names to: City of St. Peters, Attn: Big Band Dance, P.O. Box 9, St. Peters, MO 63376. Or, charge by phone (MC, Visa, or Discover) by calling 636.477.6600 or 636.278.2244, ext. 1266. We'll have the tickets waiting for you at the door!
TICKETS ARE $6.00/PERSON IN ADVANCE, $7.00/PERSON AT THE DOOR
DATES
BANDS
Dec 18, 2009
* North Couny Community Big Band
Jan 22, 2010
Two Star Final
Feb 12, 2010
The Alley Kats -- Sweetheart Dance!
Mar 19, 2010
Dynamic Combo
Apr 16, 2010
St. Charles Community Big Band
May 21, 2010
Nice & Easy
Jun 18, 2010
Silver Wings Band
July 16, 2010
The Alley Kats
Aug 20, 2010
Two Star Final
Sept 17, 2010
Dynamic Combo
Oct 15, 2010
Nice & Easy
Nov 19, 2010
Cancelled due to Construction
Dec 4, 2010 **
The Alley Kats
* Note change of band. ** Note: Day of the week has been changed to SATURDAY, date has been changed to December 4th!
Teen Dances at St. Peters Rec-Plex South The Teen dances are taking a break - they will not be held until January 2011 - check back in the fall for upcoming dates.
We appreciate your interest in our teen dance and hope to see you in the winter with all your friends! Have a great summer!
General Information: Newly reduced prices make Teen Dances more affordable than ever. For just $5 per ticket, teens ages 11-14 can enjoy a night of fun at the new St. Peters Rec-Plex South building.
Come hang out with friends, request favorite songs from our DJ, and enjoy refreshments. You might just win one of our door prizes, too.
Each Teen Dance is held from 7-10 p.m.
TICKET INFO: Tickets are $5 at the door. Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before the dance starts. Please make sure the dance is not sold out before leaving your teen.
DATES (check back for 2011 dates!) Check out DJ Skate at the Rec-Plex for another Friday evening of fun.
Bring your family and join us at the Rec-Plex North ice arena for DJ Skate! The lights turn down and the music turns up as DJ Funk Master plays the latest hits along with your special requests. We'll have games, prizes and fun for all ages. Cost: Rec-Plex admission (plus $3 skate rental, if needed). Be sure to bring a lock to lock up your belongings.
DJ SKATE DATES: - Jan. 8, 2010 - Feb. 12, 2010 - March 12, 2010 - April 9, 2010
The City offers a variety of day trips and tours throughout the year. Escorted trips include motorcoach transportation, admission to the scheduled activities and planned stops at restaurants or enroute snacks (dining may or may not be included in the fee). Some tours are narrated. All tours meet in the west parking lot at City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. Following is a list of upcoming motorcoach tours that the Rec-Plex has scheduled. For more information on current tours, call 636.939.2386, ext. 1400, or visit Rec-Connect and sign up now.
SPLENDORS OF THE VATICAN - SOLD OUT! Fri., July 16 9 AM-4 PM
Experience 2,000 years of Vatican art, artifacts and history by artists such as Michelangelo and Bernini during this narrated trip that includes the "Splendors of the Vatican" exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. The exhibit contains 170 rare pieces from the Vatican, most of which have never been allowed outside Rome, including Michelangelo's tools used in the Basilica and Sistine Chapel. St. Louis is one of only three American cities fortunate to be selected to host this magnificent exhibit. We'll also tour the masterful and inspirational religious art collection at the acclaimed St. Louis Art Museum, plus visit St. Agatha's Catholic Church and learn about its rich Polish heritage. Enjoy lunch at Favazza's on the Hill, where we'll be served chicken spedini, a side of pasta, salad, bread, beverage and a cannoli for dessert. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide (Linda Koenig), all admissions, lunch and all tips and gratuities. $79 per person
ST. LOUIE BREWS Sat., July 17 • 9:15 AM-4:15 PM Tues., Aug. 3 • 9:15 AM-4:15 PM
Spend the day touring St. Louis’ most famous brew houses! We start at Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company, watch custom coffee rosting and sample fine coffees; tour the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Clydesdale stables and the hospitality room; lunch at "The Stable" a new restaurant in the old Lemp Brewery. After lunch, tour the haunted Lemp Mansion, then enjoy a root beer float at Fitz’s in University City and watch root beer being processed on site. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, admissions, lunch, float and gratuities. $72 per person
THE "BIG HOUSE" TOUR: PROS AND CONS Wed., Sept. 8 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
Recently opened to tours, the 1836 Missouri State Prison at Jefferson City, with its tiers of cells and wealth of stories, is as fascinating as it is foreboding. On our engaging tour, we will see the prison much as it was when the inmates and guards lived there. Lunch will be at a local favorite–Prison Brews. After lunch, we’ll tour the magnificent domed Missouri State Capitol. Before we head home, enjoy an ice cream treat at Central Dairy. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, admissions, lunch, and gratuities. $72 per person
NIBBLE & NOSH INTERNATIONAL Sat., Oct. 2 8:45 AM-4 PM
You don’t have to travel far to sample foods from across the globe! Try a wide variety of ethnic foods, including Persian, Italian, Greek, Thai, Bosnian and Ethopian delicacies, without leaving St. Louis. We stop at Olympia Kebab House, Grbic, Meskerem, Café Natasha’s, King and I and Gelateria del Leone. We’ll also have the opportunity to shop for international groceries and baked goods. The day also includes a surprise stop! Your tour fee covers motorcoach transportation, tour guide, lunch and gratuities. $63 per person
IN THE ARMY NOW Thur., Oct. 21 8 AM-5 PM
Travel I-44 to visit one of the most important Army bases in the U.S. Located in Missouri’s rolling hills, Fort Leonard Wood is home to training and education services and facilities vital to the safety and security of our country. Bonus is how beautifully the post is situated and landscaped. We’ll tour the post and the John B. Mahaffey Museum of Engineering, Military Police and Chemical Warfare School, see actual training sessions, and enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the post’s dining facilities. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, lunch and gratuities. $58 per person
HAUTE HOSPITALITY: HISTORIC HOTELS OF ST. LOUIS Fri., Nov. 12 8:45 AM-4:15 PM
St. Louis has been home to many of the finest and largest hotels in America. On this tour, we will be welcomed into the Seven Gables, the Chase, the Coronado (we’ll lunch here as well), the Drury Plaza, the Renaissance and the Mayfair. The ballrooms, dining areas and lobbies of these historic hotels are magnificent. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, lunch and gratuities. $60 per person
HOLIDAY MYSTERY TOUR Sat., Dec. 4, 2010 8 AM-6:30 PM
Travel with tour guide Linda Koenig to a secret destination guaranteed to add merriment to your holiday season. Linda promises you a scenic drive, historic holiday decorated houses and mansion, a little history, a little culture, and a delicious dinner. Keeping our destination a secret adds even more to the total enjoyment of this festive trip. Please note: Some of these historic destinations require going up a small number of steps to enter and view the sights, and therefore are not very handicap-accessible. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide, admissions, gratuities, and meal. $74 per person
TREE-MENDOUS HOLLY-DAY TOUR Fri., Dec. 17, 2010 12:30-8 PM
You'll want to sign up early to book your seat to this tour. Join guide Linda Koenig on a holiday journey that includes history, shopping, some of the Hill's best Italian food, and wonderful holiday displays. Visit the magnificent, holiday-decorated Campbell House on Lucas Place, and learn about this painstakingly restored mid-1800's Greek Revival townhouse. The Robert Campbell family and their 10 servants lived here among the Victorian furniture, stenciled ceilings and fine appointments. Come inside Walter Knoll's floral establishment on LaSalle Street for some bargains on holiday decorations, gifts and fresh plants. At the Missouri Botanical Garden's Ridgeway Center, view the gorgeous giant wreath display and stroll the magnificent annual floral display. The tour then heads to the Hill for shopping at Di Gregorio's Market and Missouri Baking Company, and a scrumptious meal at Zia's, where we'll be served chicken spedini, Zia's famous house salad, a side of pasta, bread and beverage. We'll cap off the evening with St. Louis County's biggest and best holiday lights display at Tilles Park. Your tour fee covers transportation, tour guide (Linda Koenig), all admissions, dinner, and all tips and gratuities. $71 per person
For more information on current tours call 636.939.2386, ext. 1400, or visit Rec-Connect and sign up now.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Tickets available at St. Peters Community & Arts Center or St. Peters City Hall. For more information on these performances, call 636.397.6903.
Field of Schemes Presented by the Bissell Players Dinner Theater April 23
$28.50 - Price includes entertainment plus three-course dinner. A cash bar will be available.
The St. Peters Community & Arts Center
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. First course served at 7 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
If you spoof it, they will come...to this hilarious take on a baseball cinema classic!
In a cornfield, in the middle of Iowa is a magical baseball field, owned by Farmer Ray Kindfella. Farmer Ray conjures up a game with the greatest baseball players from the past and present. But, tragedy strikes.
Join the Bissell Players for dinner at St. Peters' Community & Arts Center on Friday, April 23 as Ty Clodd, Stan "The Man" Musical, Sammy SoSo and other baseball greats team up with Iowa's greatest detective, Sam Spud, to solve this baseball-themed mystery.
Everyone in your party becomes part of the mystery with a new identity. Some audience members get the chance to deliver lines as part of the show while others may have to think up a quick alibi for the time of the murder. However, not everyone has to take an active part in the show. You decide how much you want to participate.
BMX CHALLENGE
City Centre Dances
Teen Dances 
Day Trips and Tours