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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE CLASS TO BE HELD
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation will hold a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class for individuals 13 years old and older, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St.

This self-defense class is designed just for women in all level of physical conditioning. Class members will learn how to develop a defensive mindset, understand offensive and defensive posture and recognize vulnerable locations.

Cost of the program is $55 and pre-registration is required.

Registration for the Rape Aggression Defense Class can be done online at www.lprd.org or by visiting any Parks and Recreation facility including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.

For more information please contact Jo Ellis, recreation programs supervisor, at 785-832-7930.

Prepared by Brett Leonard, 785-832-3458




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