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Category Archives: August 2006
Free Time
It wasn’t our intention, but with three kids under the age of nine, our spring break trip to visit family in Colorado turned into a day-by-day tour of front range parks. Sure, we toured major attractions like the Garden of … Continue reading
Community Improvement
Creating and ensuring top-notch youth sports programs in your community is an important part of maintaining a successful parks and recreation department. Done correctly, youth sports unite the community and positively affect children’s mental, emotional and physical development. Done incorrectly, … Continue reading
…And Then There Were None
Why is it the cycle of attendance at a fitness center varies so much throughout the year? In January, everyone makes a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and really get it together. In February, they’re still coming to the … Continue reading
Tee for Two (or More)
Golf’s a great sport. Lush green tees, fairways and greens inviting you to drive the ball, putt like a champ and, maybe, win some money. And, even if you spend all your time in the woods or sand, you’ve still … Continue reading
Improved Meeting Dynamics
Just like conversations around the dinner table, meetings take on different dynamic levels depending on the characters in place and the blend of personalities involved. There are meetings where the players are tired from a full day’s agenda and it’s … Continue reading
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