Rec Center 2nd Anniversary

January 25, 2007

The Cedar Hill Recreation Center held its second anniversary celebration on Saturday, January 13, 2007. Mayor Rob Franke kicked off the event by welcoming all the participants to the celebration. The mayor recognized the center as one of the city’s premier facilities. Afterwards, the festivities began with the mayor cutting the anniversary cake. The event headliners were the Les Trousseau Events presented the “Sparkle in Crystals” bridal expo/fashion show and our first annual health fair.

Les Trousseau Events presented the “Sparkle in Crystals” bridal expo and fashion show. The bridal expo included over 25 vendors which include bakeries, caterers, a bridal salon, décor, and various entertainment groups. The bridal expo had a number of brides register for the event that included a various giveaways and door prizes. Les Trousseau Events will be presenting their next event the “Forever Green” bridal extravaganza April 22, 2007 from 11am – 4pm.

The celebration was full of activities such as our first annual health fair which included over twelve vendors. Carter Blood Care brought their mobile blood donor vehicle. Dawn Harris provided yoga demonstrations for the recreation center participants. Other fitness demonstrations were performed by various recreation center instructors. This included two of the recreation center most popular adult classes Spin and Body Sculpting with Charlene Branch.

Several programs that participated included Aikia and Chang Lee karate classes who were headed to a tournament in Arlington. Other programs such as Acro Stunt gymnastics, the Little Princess etiquette class, and cooking with Kim were also represented. In addition, Carlton Dixon had an early registration for his spring break basketball camp that will be held March 12th – 15th this spring.

In addition, we had Looney the Clown and several membership giveaways. Participants with children also enjoyed free daycare at the celebration event. Other activities included the bounce house and a three point shoot out which was divided into two age groups seventeen and under and eighteen and up. The winners of the three point shoot out were Xavier Sigler (17 and under) and Monte Scott (18 and up). The contest included over twenty-four participants in both contest.

The event was a complete success for the city and the recreation center. It was wonderful to celebrate another successful year of fitness, fun and friendship. This was a great opportunity for residents of Cedar Hill and surrounding communities to see what the recreation center has to offer. One of the new amenities for 2007 is free child care for anyone who purchases a membership within the year. Along with other membership specials throughout the year this is sure to improve on the success that the recreation center has already seen over the last two years.

Lastly, the participants were able to enjoy a wonderful event and go home with a free t-shirt commemorating the second anniversary of the recreation center. The event was a huge success. We hope to see all of you again next year!