East Haddam Parks and Recreation

Winter Activities

2018-19 Visit our website for online registration at

www.easthaddamrec.com

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PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Programs are filled on a first come first serve basis.

All programs require advance registration unless noted.

Register online or in person at the Park and Rec Office.

Please note deadline for registrations as materials, jerseys, etc

need to be purchased ahead of time. In addition, time for team

placement and other planning details must be allowed for.

Late charges may be applied to registrations submitted after the

deadline.

No refund will be given after a program starts.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

OFFICE PHONE

860.873.5058/5042 (fax)

WEBSITE

www.easthaddamrec.com

ADDRESS

Municipal Office Complex

1 Plains Road, PO Box 377, Moodus, CT 06469

COMMISSIONERS

Michael Davis – Chair

Margy Roberts

Chick Grillo

Tina Piscotti

Dan Carbo

Patrick Laffan

Chris Miner

Michelle Larson

Sarah Kraszewski

STAFF

Lisa Conroy – Director of Recreation (lisa.conroy@easthaddam.org)

Beverly Christopher – Administrative Assistant

Youth Programs

All classes are held in the Park and Rec Activity Room in the Municipal Office Complex.

Session 1: January 10, 17, 24, Feb 7 (no class January 31)

Session 2: February 14, 21, 28, March 7

Session 3: March 14, 21, 28, April 4

Instructor: Elena Bigio Kidscapades Toddler Sensory/ Science Toddlers will become little scientists with our engaging hands on experiments. Experiments will have an eruption component. They will also mix, measure and explore sensory play activities. Class takes place in Park and Rec Activity Room in Municipal Office Complex. Thursdays: 9-10am Ages: 3-4 Cost: $60 Kidscapades Toddler Time Art Children will create craft projects based on seasons, holiday, characters, or books. A variety of materials are provided for the children to explore and create their masterpieces! Class takes place in Park and Rec Activity Room in Municipal Office Complex. Thursdays: 10:30-11:30am Ages: 3-4 Cost: $60 Kidscapades ABCs For Threes Children will be introduced to letters, numbers, shapes, colors, seasons, holidays, through hands-on activities. They will participate in art, sensory play, songs, science and movement. Designed to foster independence for the child not yet enrolled in a preschool or child care center. Or for the child who needs an extra day of structured activities, independent from caregiver. Thursdays: 12:00-1:00 pm Age: 3 Cost: $60/session

Kidscapades Sizzling Science Children will become junior scientists with our engaging hands on experiments. Some experiments will have an eruption component. Class takes place in Park and Rec Activity Room in Municipal Office Complex. Thursdays: 4-5pm Ages: 4-8 Cost: $60

Youth Basketball Winter 2018-19 This basketball program is open to boys and girls in Grades Pre-K to 8. No experience required...just a desire to learn the fundamentals and have fun!

Pre-K to Grades 2 Dates: Saturdays, January 5 - February 9, 2019 Location: East Haddam Elementary School Gym. Pre-K and K: 8:30-9:30am Grades 1 and 2: 9:30-10:30am Cost: $60 Head Coach: Shaleen Thody

Grades 3-8 Players must be able to commit to one practice and 1 game per week. Dates: Practices begin week of December 10. Games begin

January 20 and go through March 2, 2019 Location: East Haddam Elementary School Cost: $80 Youth Indoor Soccer for Ages 5-7 Dates: Saturdays, December 1-22, 2018 Time: 9-10am Location: Municipal Gym Cost: $30

Creating Holiday Cookies for 4th and 5th graders

Basic measuring and safety skills will be explored. Students will learn to

make a variety of holiday cookies and bring home a delicious treat each

week!

Dates: Mondays…11/26, 12/3, 12/10, & 12/17

Time: 3:15-4:45 PM

Location: Consumer Science Room at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School

Cost: $50

Introduction to Cooking

Basic measuring and safety skills will be explored. Students will learn to make a variety of baked goods and bring home a delicious treat each week! Classes will be held in the Consumer Science Room at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School. We’re in the process of planning our next session. Stay tuned!

Introduction to Sewing Learn basic sewing skills including how to thread a sewing machine and

follow pattern directions. Hand sewing techniques will also be explored. We’re in the process of planning our next session. Stay tuned!

American Red Cross When I’m in Charge

Participants will learn the safe way to stay

home alone. While parents should determine

if their child is ready to stay home alone, this

class will help students make safe decisions

and begin to feel more comfortable with their

skills and abilities.

Date: January 24, 2018 Ages: 9+ Time: 5:45 – 7:30pm

Instructor: Terri Benoit Cost: $40

Babysitting Course Participants will learn the basic skills needed to be a safe babysitter. Attendee will receive a certificate if they take the entire class while at camp and successfully demonstrate their skills to the instructor. Must be at least 11 years old to take the class. Session 1: December 13 and 18, 2018 Time: 5:45-8:45pm Session 2: February 6, 13, and 27, 2019

Time: 5:45-7:45pm Location: Park and Rec Activity Room in Municipal Building Cost: $65 Instructor: Terri Benoit

Child/Adult Paint Night

A creative night out to spend with that special child, age 8-14 years old, in your life! In this 2-hour session, our professional artist, Joe Biegaj leads the class brushstroke by brushstroke to create a unique canvas painting. In addition, cupcakes and bottled water are provided to indulge in. All materials included, no experience necessary. Date/Time: Friday, February 1, 2019, 6-8 PM Location: Park and Rec Activity Room in the Municipal Office Complex Cost: $60

Adult Programs

DATE: December 6, 2018 TIME: 6:00-7:00 LOCATION: Park and Rec Activity Room in Municipal Building Cost: Free

Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Time: 7:15pm Location: Parks and Rec Activity Room in Municipal Building Cost: Free To register, please go to… https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15949711&appointmentType=8596374

Boot Camp Fitness This program is designed to build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals over a 1-hour period of time. Our fun group dynamic will help motivate you while you improve your cardio, core strength, agility and balance. Tuesday and Thursdays: 6:00pm Saturdays: 8:30 am The next session runs December 11-22, January 8-February 2, 2019 Cost: 1x/week $45, 2x/week $69, 3x/week $87 or drop-in for $10/class Instructor: Nancy Walter Gentle Yoga

This Gentle Yoga class is appropriate for all levels of fitness or yoga experience, and all ages 16 and up. Increase your strength and flexibility while decreasing stress. Enjoy moving your body and breathing mindfully! The current session runs November 14 – December 23, 2018. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat and water to drink. Please call the Parks and Rec Office if you need financial assistance. Sunday and Wednesdays: 6:30pm at the Senior Center

Fridays: 10:30am at The Grange Ages: 16+ Cost: 1x/week $55 Instructor: Anne Beauregard

American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, Instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to administer an EPIpen, manage bleeding, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. This course also teaches Adult Child CPR AED & Infant CPR. Includes Heartsaver Card valid for 2 years. The course completes the requirement for childcare workers, athletic coaches, camp counselors, babysitters and gym workers. Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Time: 5:30-9:30pm Location: Parks and Rec Activity Room in Municipal Building Cost: $60 Instructor: Michael Davis Co-ed Adult Indoor Soccer

Join us on Sunday nights for a few hours of healthy competition and a good work out. Please pre-register so we can add you to our private Facebook page and group email that we use to communicate with each other. Outdoor is played at Nichols field, but will be

moving indoors for the colder months beginning Sunday, November 4th at the Location: East Haddam Elementary School. Sundays: 6-8pm Ages: 18 and older Dates: November 4 – April 28, 2019 Location: East Haddam Elementary School Cost: $25 for season or $3 drop-in fee

Pickleball Pickleball is a sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is played on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. It is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. We provide all equipment. All sessions are held in the gym at the new municipal office complex. Tuesdays and Fridays: 9:30-11:30am Ages: 18+ Thursdays: 6-8pm Cost: $5 drop-in or purchase a Pickleball Club Card – 10 games for $40

Pickleball Clinic Join us at our free clinic and learn why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States! Whether you’ve never played before or have been at it for a while, you will walk away with new skills and have a ton of fun while learning. All equipment is provided. Date: Thursday, December 13 Time: 6-8pm Location: Municipal Gym Cost: Free Instructor: Linda Markesich

Men’s Basketball 18+

Still got game? Bring it to the gym at the Municipal Office Complex on Wednesday evenings. Wednesdays: 6-8 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $3 drop-in

Ladies Basketball It’s time to dust off and lace up your basketball shoes! Day: Wednesdays Time: 7:30-9:00pm Dates: December 12th – January 23rd, 2019 Time: 7:30-9:00pm Location: East Haddam Elementary School Gym Cost: $20 for season

Our programs would not have been successful without the generosity

and thoughtfulness of many!!!

Thank You…

Shagbark and Fred Hunt for providing t-shirts for our soccer and basketball

participants…young and older alike!

The East Haddam Stage Company Casey and Kandie Carle for allowing us to

borrow furniture for Santa’s Station for Family Night on the Moodus Green.

Greg McVerry, Steven Wade, Katie Williams, Kelly Anderson, Michael Kelly,

Cathy and Bob Chapman, Bryan Morganti, Caryn DeLisa, Steven Dill, Aubrey

McCauley, Matthew Belcher, Travis Goodie, Anthony Dudchik, and Bob

Dutch for volunteering to coach fall soccer.

Jason Peacock for his assistance organizing the Men’s 35+ Basketball League

and his entertaining game synopsis.

Linda Markesich for sharing her time and expertise as she lead the Pickleball

Clinics, and Gary Markesich for his assistance!

Ryan Freeman and Steve Pernal for graciously sharing equipment.

Connie Kutko, Chris Sennik, Sean Shea, Carl Aresco, Walt Parkus, PJ Parkus,

Mike Olzacki, Ron Turner, Jeff McLean, Mike Antonich, Steve Quinn, Erin

Haight, Annette Vaccarino, Sebby Marino, Justine Pagano, Cheryl Hurlburt,

Kelly Lucas, Amy Chamberlain, and Mary Tomasi for answering my unending

questions and continuously going above and beyond to support our

programs.

Brian Reas, DATTCO bus company, Cindy Hughson, School Administration

and Office Staff for working together to coordinate bus transportation from

the schools to the municipal office for open gym and future programs. This

is sooooo fabulous and we are incredibly grateful!!

Dana Beisel for donating sewing supplies.

The Manfull family for their donation of crayons.

A HUGE thank you to Isaac Manfull! Isaac chose to partner with East

Haddam Park and Rec for his Eagle Scout project. He worked for well over a

year designing, planning and completing the Gazebo at Nichols Field.

Somehow, Isaac managed to squeeze in this amazing project (which took

over 340 hours to complete) along with his busy academic, scouting and

athletic schedule. Thanks to him, many will be able to enjoy a shady spot to

gather after playing a round of disc golf, a basketball game or after a fun

playdate at the playground. Just in case anyone forgot...East Haddam has

the best kids!!! Thanks, Isaac!!! We are so proud of you!

To register for programs online…

Step 1: Go to www.easthaddamrec.com and click on the tab to register. Step 2: If you do not have an account yet, please create one. Fill in your information and add each family member as a participant. Step 3: Register for available programs and pay with credit card.