School's Out Day Camp

Popular Tiny Tot Series Returns

A minimum number of participants are required to offer these classes. If we do not reach the minimum, the classes will be cancelled. Register early!

For more information, contact Carie McIntyre at (309) 274-4209, ext 104 or at cmcintyre@pearcecc.com.

Pearce Honors Volunteers at Annual Luncheon 

More than 70 Pearce volunteers were honored at the annual 

luncheon Saturday, April 19. Annual awards in four categories were presented after lunch.  

Walter Gutzwiller   Barb Hines Allison Irvin  Raamah Sprinkle

The Pearce Ambassador award is presented to an individual or organization that positively represents the spirit of PCC to the community.Walter Gutzwiller represented Lutheran Hillside Village as this years winner. Walter is the Village's bus driver. Shortly after joining Pearce in 2012, he was instrumental in developing a program to transport Village residents to water aerobics classes. 

The Cory Shilson award honors a volunteer who seeks ways to help. This year's winner was Barb Hines, Pearce member since 1991. Barb faithfully helps with Meals on Wheels every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as our monthly senior potluck. She also manages the food service for special events including Run For The Health of It, Family Fun Day, and Spooktacular. 

The Youth Sports award was presented to Allison Irvin for her support of sporting and sportsmanship at Pearce and throughout the community. She has consistently served as a volunteer coach for several youth sports leagues. 

The Barbara E. Truitt Volunteer of the Year award celebrates the individual who has consistently supported Pearce and made it a better place through volunteerism, financial support, and efforts to improve Pearce's position in the community. This year's winner was Raamah Sprinkle, Pearce member since 1990. She consistently donates her time and energy to Meals on Wheels, preparing take out meals that are delivered to seniors who cannot get to the Center; the monthly senior potluck; and special event food service. 

Blastball Offered at Pearce

Pearce Community Center is offering a six-week Blastball program for three and four-year-olds. The program begins Monday, April 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Gym shoes and adult participation are required.  Weather permitting, the program will be held outside.

Please register at Pearce by April 13. Pearce foundation members pay only $18.75; members $25; non-members $30.

Tiny Tots Play and Learn Series Begins

Pearce Community Center is offering Tiny Tots, a series of six-week classes for ages two to five years, beginning the week of February 10. Each class in the series offers age appropriate activities to help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play and learn.

The Monday Play ‘N Learn class is offered from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and includes song and dance, arts and crafts, ABC’s, 123’s, and story time.  This class allows the parent or babysitter to drop off children or observe the instructor-led class. The parent or babysitter must stay in the center but is allowed to leave the class area.

Evening parent and child classes, offered from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., promote togetherness while playing and learning alongside each other. Big Fun Gym is offered on Mondays. Activities include sports games, mat tumbling and obstacle course and interactive circle time. On Wednesdays, Music ‘N Motion participants will sing to childhood favorites, dance along to the beat, interact in movements games, and play a variety of sounds on creative instruments. 

The cost of the class is $15 for Foundation members; $20 for members; and $30 for non-members. For more information on the Tiny Tot series, or to learn how to become a member of Pearce Community Center, call (309) 274-4209 or visit Pearce at www.pearcecc.com.

Tiny Tots Play and Learn Series for Ages 2 to 5