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St. Louis, MO 63188
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Spotlight on St. Louis Area Neighborhood Activities - Updated September 13, 2009
The Carondelet Park Rec Plex, being built by the City of St. Louis at the northest corner of Carondelet Park near I-55, is scheduled to open in November 2009 under the management of the YMCA.
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Carondelet Park Rec Plex to Open in November
by Betty Moore, SLFP.com
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), September 13, 2009 - It has taken 8 years in a process initiated by Representative Richard Gephardt in 2001, nearly $21 million, and the vision of many residents and city officials in the Carondelet neighborhood to bring about what is being viewed as one of the nicest community centers in the City of St. Louis.
Since March of 2006, motorists buzzing past the Loughborough exit on I-55 have watched with great curiousity how the contemporary structure has risen from an open field at the northeast corner of Carondelet Park to become the new Carondelet Park Rec Plex. The state-of-the-art, 76,000 square-foot, handicap-accessible facility will be powered by the YMCA. Scheduled to open in less than two months, the ambitious undertaking has seen a flurry of workers putting on the finishing touches.
In a hardhat media tour, Thursday, September 10, led by YMCA staff, Mayor Francis G. Slay and other city officials were offered a preview of the work that has been completed. "Wow, this is much nicer than I had imagined," said the Mayor enthusiastically, as he walked through the 5,480 sq. ft. fitness area on the lower level into the indoor pool area.
The vast expanse of concrete and exposed steel beams, although still covered in dust and construction debris and exposed, will soon be filled with the laughter of children and families enjoying a recreational experience in what is promised to be much more than just YMCA swimming lessons.
Illustration of indoor pool area at the new Carondelet Park Rec Plex, courtesy of YMCA.
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The Carondelet Park Rec Plex will feature a unique 142,391-gallon indoor pool with a 24 ft. tall, 176.5 ft.-long slide, a 115 ft. long lazy river, and an outdoor water park with a concession stand. In addition to the whirlpool, sauna and steamrooms, the facility will have 2 court gymnasiums with an elevated track.
The facility will also host fitness classes for adult and seniors, summer camps for youth and teens, and community outreach programs in multipurpose rooms. The outdoor pool complex is scheduled to open in summer of 2010
In a statement, Dan Schulze, Executive Director of the Carondelet Family YMCA, said, "In cooperation with the City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, we've created a place where children, families and adults can come together to practice healthy principles, socialize and feel a sense of family. We're here to support and serve the community, and the new facility features the resources to provide even more," stated Schulze.
That sentiment was echoed in a conversation with Alderman Matt Villa, Ward 11, following the tour. "The Carondelet will offer will be many more programs not found at other YMCA facilities. Carondelet Park has undergone a renaissance of sorts over the last fifteen years," stated Villa. "When the walking and jogging paths were put in, I've noticed a huge increase in usage in the park."
Villa commented that the construction of the new complex has also encouraged new families to move into the neighborhood. He stated that the facility will provide 200 new part-time jobs for local residents. As the membership grows, the positions may develop into full-time positions.
Villa stated that memberships in the Carondelet Park Rec Plex will match those of the South City Family YMCA and special membership arrangements will offer access to all 18 branches of the YMCA of Greater St. Louis. He said that there will be financial scholarship assistance to ensure access for all city residents and non-residents looking for social and recreational activities.
The LEED certified Carondelet Park Rec Plex, located at 930 Holly Hills Ave, will be open seven days a week. For membership information, call 314-768-9622.
YMCA staff lead St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay and other city officials in a hardhat tour of the new 76,000 square-foot Carondelet Park Rec Plex, located approximately a half-mile from the old Carondelet Family YMCA, where Slay took swimming lessons as a kid.
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Nurses and Retirement Security: A Looming Crisis?
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), September 6, 2009 - Nurses appear to be taking far better care of their patients than they are their financial futures, according to a survey released today by the Center for American Nurses and the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER).
The Nurse Investor Education Survey reveals that nurses may be saving for retirement, but few are planning and investing to meet retirement needs. In fact, most nurses say they do not know what those needs will be.
"The good news is that most nurses are putting money away for retirement," said Wylecia Harris, Executive Director at the Center for American Nurses. "What's troubling is that less than half have tried to figure out how much income they will need when they get there." See Community Health News
Ferguson Initiates Sunday Parkways Family Festival
FERGUSON, MO, (SLFP.com) - Trailnet, The Great Rivers Greenway District, the City of Ferguson, and Live Well Ferguson are initiating Sunday Parkways, a rolling street festival taking place on three Sundays. The remaining Parkway events will be held September 27 and October 18. See Community Events
Archived St. Louis Community News and Information:
 AFT and U.S. Education Czar Salute City School Progress
Confluence Prep Academy Opens in Downtown St. Louis
$550,000 Goes To "Project Go! Green"
House Speaker Richard Appoints Task Force on Dropout Prevention for Missouri Kids
Soccer Legends and Moms Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain Lead Effort for Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
Obesity Remains No. 1 Health Problem for Kids in 2009
VFW Riders of Collinsville donate $27,500 to the Fisher House in St. Louis
Governor Jay Nixon Announces Grants for New Technology Learning in 14 Missouri School Districts
Metro Restores Service for Many Routes
St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay Signs Bill to Expand Construction Job Opportunities For Minorities
$75 Million HUD-VASH Program to Provide Rental Housing and Support Services
Cool Down St. Louis Prepares for NExt Heat-WAVE
Nurses for Newborns Foundation, St. Louis, Approved for $70,000 in YOP Tax Credits
AmerenUE Launches $3 Million 'Clean Slate' Program for Low-Income Elderly/Disabled Customers
Senator Bond Receives Heat-Up St. Louis Founder's Award
Cool Down St. Louis Launches 'Check On Your Neighbors - Turn On The Air!' Initiative
St. Louis to Host American International Choral Festival
11th Annual Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure® Draws Record Crowd Downtown
Public Forum for Chesterfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
Missouri's Optometrists to Provide Free Professional Eye care for Infants
Early Childhood Educators Are Making the Grade
Civil Rights Pioneers Honored on Stamps
Opera Legend Grace Bumbry Receives Key to the City
Barack Obama Boulevard sign at Delmar Boulevard and Kingshighway Boulevard
Post Offices hold Passport Fairs February 21
Children's Health Advocacy Project Receives Funding
City of Kirksville Awarded $250,000 Community Development Block Grant
Prostate Cancer Awareness Coalition Brings Attention to Importance of Early Detection
Freddie Mac Extends Eviction Suspension Until March 1, 2009
Contrary to Earlier Predictions, Older Driver Fatal Crashes Trend Down
Washington University to Receive McDonnell Foundation Science Initiative Award
Roosevelt High School Color Guard and Drill Team to Participate in Inaugural Parade
Plans for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Announced
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