Category: Sachs News

Free Nutritional Seminars led by Kim Blum, MS, RD, LDN. May: Facts About Sugar Saturday, May 14 10-11am Join the discussion about sugar and find out about recommended amounts, hidden sources, how to curb cravings, as well as the affects sugar may have on our bodies. July: Snacking Made Easy (and Healthy!) Wednesday, July 13 […] Read More

Work with registered dietitian Kim Blum this spring to create personalized and specific goals and a plan of action for achieving success. 60 MINUTE SESSION – $90 During the 60-minute initial consultation, we will outline client objectives, discuss lifestyle and current routine, and set small and reasonable goals.  We will establish both individual and family […] Read More

The Governor has lifted the Illinois Indoors Mask Mandate effective February 28, 2022. The following protocols will be implemented at Deerfield Park District facilities on that same date: Patty Turner Center: Masks are encouraged but not required while inside the facility. Participants on district sponsored trips will be required to wear masks while in buses […] Read More

We are currently accepting applications for the Deerfield Park District Pool Advisory Committee. Committee Purpose – The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Park Commissioners. Members meet alongside staff and a park board commissioner to study and review the operational components of Deerspring and Mitchell Pools and make recommendations to the Park […] Read More

The park district recently completed its Community Needs Assessment project. We thank everyone who participated in the project. Your feedback is critical in helping us provide the best services, programs and facilities possible. The project was administered by the Public Research Group who helped develop a survey, facilitate focus groups and administer the survey. The […] Read More

The Deerfield Park Foundation is pleased to offer two $1,000 college scholarships to an accredited, post-secondary institution in the U.S. for the Fall 2022 school year. The scholarship is named to honor the Deerfield Park District’s Executive Director Linda Gryziecki who retired in 2011 after 38 years of service. One scholarship is for a current […] Read More

On December 31, 2021, the Cook County Department of Public Health clarified its Mitigation Order 2021-11 to specify what will be allowed in youth athletics.  The clarifying language states that the following are exempt from the order: An individual 18 years of age or younger who enters a business subject to this order to participate […] Read More

COVID 19 Operational Update On December 23, 2021, the Cook County Department of Public Health issued new mitigation orders in response to the current surge of Covid-19 cases in suburban Cook County. Beginning Monday January 3, 2022, all members, guests and program participants ages 5 and older will need to provide proof of being fully […] Read More

60 day fitness challenge Did you know that over 50% of New Year’s resolutions involving fitness and nutrition fail after just 30 days? Sachs Recreation Center wants to help you kick off your 2022 and keep you active all year. Participate in our 60 Day Fitness Challenge starting January 11 and running through March 15. […] Read More

Sachs Recreation Center will be hosting the annual Earn Your Bird event on Thursday, November 25. This year’s festivities include: LIVE Indoor, LIVE Outdoor (Weather permitting) and Virtual activities. Members and guests will have access to the fitness equipment, swimming pool by online reservation only, indoor track and a variety of Group Exercise classes. Hours: […] Read More