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COMMUNITY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF bath house.Just 7 months later,the Recreation&Senior Cen-
<br /> RECREATION/SENIOR CENTER ter celebrated the opening of its renovated and expanded
<br /> 105,000 sq.ft.facility. Improvements include:a new indoor
<br /> turf gym,expanded aquatics facility(three pools,including
<br /> _ — a program pool,splash pool and lap pool,slide,hot tub,lazy
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<br /> river,sauna and steam room),new preschool area,weight
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<br /> ,,._� and cardio area with a spectacular view of the Flatirons,ex-
<br /> .,,� panded Senior Center,group exercise rooms,birthday party
<br /> '�;a_c , , ..., „ ' "- rooms,family change room,indoor playground and new lob-
<br /> r "4 ' ID. by.In addition to the expanded facility,there are also many
<br /> new programs,classes and services to promote healthy living
<br /> ` _ and active aging for people of all ages in the community!
<br /> i` 11 1 ` I r i Whether you are looking to exercise or socialize,learn or play,
<br /> I _ • „ , i ! live well or age well,the Louisville Recreation&Senior Center
<br /> 0: has something for everybody!Visit www.LouisvilleRecre-
<br /> ation.com or stop by the Recreation&Senior Center to pick
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<br /> up a catalog and see all the new things we have to offer!
<br /> On January 26th,the Louisville Recreation&Senior Center
<br /> held its Grand Opening Celebration for the newly renovated DRUG BOX AT POLICE DEPARTMENT
<br /> and expanded facility that achieved substantial completion
<br /> at the end of December 2018.The festivities began with a The Louisville Police Department has established an official
<br /> ribbon cutting,which included speeches from the Mayor, safe disposal site for unused or expired household medica-
<br /> City Council and City staff.More than 900 people came by tions.A secure drop box is now installed in the lobby at the
<br /> throughout the day to enjoy free entry,participate in 20-min- Louisville Police Department(992 Via Appia Way)and is avail-
<br /> ute demonstrations of group fitness classes,swim in the new able Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm (except holidays).Residents
<br /> pools,get a first look at the Life in Louisville Photography can also use the call button during off-hours and an Officer
<br /> Content finalists and take a tour of the facility.The first 500 can respond and allow access to to drop box.The drop box
<br /> people received a free gift and there were drawings for other was provided through the Colorado Household Medication
<br /> prizes throughout the day.This was a monumental day in Take Back Program,administered by the Colorado Depart-
<br /> Louisville history to celebrate completion of the$29 million ment of Public Health&Environment.Both prescription
<br /> project that started almost four years ago! and over-the-counter medications,as well as vitamins,can
<br /> be disposed of in the drop box.Sharps,marijuana products
<br /> Back in 2015,the Louisville community suggested that the and chemotherapy medications may not be disposed of in
<br /> 25-year-old 57,400 sq.ft.Recreation&Senior Center was out- the drop box.The drop box is intended for residents only to
<br /> dated and needed to be renovated and expanded.A Citizen dispose of household medication. Health care facility waste
<br /> Task Force was put in place to complete a feasibility study. is not permitted.If you have questions,please contact the
<br /> Sink Combs Dethlefs(now Perkins&Will) led public outreach, Police Department at 303.666.8634.
<br /> events and other engagement activities to come up with a
<br /> conceptual plan to be presented to the citizens. COAL CREEK GOLF COURSE
<br /> In 2016 the citizens of Louisville voted to approve a bond to Although spring is quickly ap
<br /> renovate and expand the Recreation&Senior Center,as well Although
<br /> proaching,we still have winter
<br /> as Memory Square Pool.The next few months were dedi weather here in Colorado.This
<br /> cated to finalizing the project design and hiring the project
<br /> team of Saunders&Dunakilly and Perkins&Will.Ground means that the golf course is
<br /> breaking occurred in August 2017.Over the next 18 months, often times covered in frost,
<br /> staff and guests patiently endured noise,construction dust, snow or ice.Please do NOT
<br /> area closures,programs changes,parking lot closures and snow shoe or ski anywhere on {
<br /> more.The City cannot thank everyone enough for their the golf course.Additionally ;, - '�
<br /> for your safety,we do not al- " "-s "»,.
<br /> patience and understanding during this project!Thanks also
<br /> goes to everyone that was involved to make this project low non golfers on the course
<br /> happen,including:Mayor Muckle and City Council,the Task at any time.This includes:
<br /> Force,Recreation Advisory Board,Youth Advisory Board,City cross country skiing,snow
<br /> Manager's Office,City staff,Perkins&Will,Saunders&Dunak shoeing,walking,running,
<br /> illy and the Department of Local Affairs. cycling,dogs off leash and/
<br /> or playing on on the fairways.
<br /> In June 2018 citizens celebrated the opening of the renovat- Please choose one of the many open space trails within the
<br /> ed Memory Square Pool,including a new splash pool and
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