The Ida Grove Community Recreation Center is a service-oriented organization dedicated to meeting the wellness and recreation needs of the residents of Ida Grove and surrounding communities. Please feel free to use this web site to become familiar with the facilities, activities, competitions, learn how to rent an area of the Rec Center, discover how the Rec Center came to be, become a member, and much, much more!

Donations Being Accepted for Outdoor Pool Improvement Project

The City of Ida Grove is planning to break ground on a dual pool slide structure in the Fall of 2010 pending successful fundraising efforts. Contributions will be recognized on our donor wall. For more information on the project click here for a brochure. Donations can be directed to City of Ida Grove Pool Improvement Project, 311 Barnes St., Ida Grove, IA 51445.

Exercise Classes Going on Right Now

Cardio Circuit Training

Cardio Circuit Training will begin Monday, February 1st.  This six week class will be held on Mondays from 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. February 1st – March 15th (No class February 8th).  The class is being taught by Libby Bagenstos.  The cost for the six week session is $30.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members.  Drop in rates are $6.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members.  Sign up at the front desk or call 364-3716.  Checks are made payable to the Ida Grove Rec Center.  There is a minimum of 7 students needed to have the class. 

The Fitness Mix

Sign up for "The Fitness Mix" that will begin on Wednesday, January 13th.  This six week class will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. January 13^th - March 3rd (No class February 10th).  The class is being taught by Libby Bagenstos.  Classes may include, but not limited to; group cardio circuits, kickboxing, cardio weights, step aerobics & abs, weight lifting, & power weights.  Getting bored with the same old workout will not happen in this class, you will be doing something different and exciting each class, tricking the body is the name of the game! The cost for the six week session is $30.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members.  Drop in rates are $6.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members.  Sign up at the front desk or call 364-3716.  Checks are made payable to the Ida Grove Rec Center.  There is a minimum of 7 students needed to have the class. 

Yoga

Yoga will begin again on Wednesday, January 13th. This six week class will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. January 13th - February 24th. The class is being taught by Joyce Schnabel. The cost for the six week session is $30.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members.  Drop in rates are $6.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members.  Sign up at the front desk or call 364-3716.  Checks are made payable to the Ida Grove Rec Center.  There is a minimum of 7 students needed to have the class. 

W.O.W (Workouts in Water)

W. O. W (Workouts in Water) will begin again on Monday, January 18^th.  This ten week class will be held on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. January 18^th – March 29th.  The class is being taught by Becky Veltri.  The cost for the ten week session is $35.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members.  Drop in rates are $3.50 for $4.00 for non-members.  Sign up at the recreation center.  Checks are made payable to Becky Veltri.  There is a minimum of 12 people needed to have the class. 

Water Aerobics

Water Aerobic will begin on Thursday, January 21st.  This ten week class will be held on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. January 21^st – March 25^th.  The class is being taught by Jean Hofmann.  The cost for the ten week session is $35.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members.  Drop in rates are $3.50 for $4.00 for non-members.  Sign up at the front desk or call 364-3716.  Checks are made payable to the Ida Grove Rec Center.  There is a minimum of 7 students needed to have the class. 

Morning Step Aerobics

Morning Step Aerobics will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. every month by certified instructor Tabitha Bockelman. Classes will be low to medium impact and will focus on cardio, stretching, and toning.  There will be 10-15 minutes of step aerobics followed by power walking and routines in the gym.  The cost is $37.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members.  There is a minimum of three students required to have class.  .  No sign up is necessary, just show up at class time.  Pro-rates will be available if you join after the first class each month.  If you have any questions, contact Tabitha at 365-4803, 365-4976 or 371-2172.

Senior Fitness Classes

Senior Fitness Classes are beginning on Monday, January 4^th.   This class will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:00 a.m.  The class is being taught by new certified physical instructor/personal trainer, Margaret Gilmore.  The cost is $3.50 for members and $4.00 for non-members per class. Checks are made payable to Margaret Gilmore.  Classes include low impact cardio, bands, and weights for the active adult.  Gift certificates are available for $35 & 40 (10 classes). Call instructor Margaret Gilmore at 675-4304 or 660-2250 if you have any questions.  

Friday Morning Step Aerobics

Friday Morning Step Aerobics will begin on Friday, January 8^th.  Classes will be held on Fridays at 8:00 a.m. The class is being taught by new certified physical instructor/personal trainer, Margaret Gilmore.  The cost is $5.00 for members and $6.00 for non-members per class.  Classes include medium to high impact step aerobics and toning.  Call instructor Margaret Gilmore at 675-4304 or 660-2250 if you have any questions. 

Cardio Kickboxing

Cardio Kickboxing will begin on Saturday, January 9^th.  Classes will be held on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.  The class is being taught by new certified physical instructor/personal trainer, Margaret Gilmore.  The cost is $5.00 for members and $6.00 for non-members per class. Checks are made payable to Margaret Gilmore. Classes include medium to high impact kickboxing, toning, and sculpting.  Call instructor Margaret Gilmore at 675-4304 or 660-2250 if you have any questions. 

If you wish to receive weekly e-mails from the Ida Grove Community Recreation Center, be sure to send an e-mail request to igrec@longlines.com.

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