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FALL/WINTER ACTIVITIES 2019 / 2020 - Make sure you look at our new additions! - Town of Brattleboro
Make sure you look at
              our new additions!

                  2019 / 2020
FALL/WINTER ACTIVITIES
207 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 513, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05302 - 802-254-5808
                          www.brattleboro.org
Brattleboro Recreation & Parks                                                   Recreation & Parks Staff
             P.O. Box 513, 207 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05302-0513                               Carol Lolatte       Rec. & Parks Director
                                                                                                     Sarah Clark              Assistant Director
                  Office (802) 254 - 5808, Fax (802) 257 - 2310                                      Kim Isaacsen      Administrative Assistant
                       Rink/Maintenance (802) 257-2311                                               Erin Cooke           Program Coordinator
                                                                                                     Doug Morse          Building Maintenance
      Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.                        Paul Ethier                Park Supervisor
                           E-mail: recreation@brattleboro.org                                        Ron Wells            Sr. Park Maintenance
                             Web-Site: www.brattleboro.org                                           Tony Lebron              Park Maintenance
                                                                                                     Adam Haskins-Norcia      Park Maintenance
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                                                                                                          Recreation & Parks Board
                                   General Information
                                                                                                           3-Year Term Expires June 30th
HOW TO REGISTER:
                                                                                                     Ricky Davidson Chairperson             2020
   • Registration Forms are available at the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Office and at            Bill Wilson      Vice Chairperson      2021
      Brattleboro.org under the Recreation and Parks Department page.                                Jessica Gould                          2021
   • Registrations are accepted for all programs through the mail or in person at the                Bethany Ranquist                       2019
      Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Office. We do not accept registrations by phone.                Conor Floyd                            2020
   • Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis with payment. Some programs       Becky Day                              2020
      have limited enrollment, so early registration is recommended.                                 Allegra Carignan                       2020
FEES AND PAYMENT:
   • Program fees are printed at the end of each program or course description
   • Payment must be made in full at the time of registration or mailed in with your registration
      form.
   • We can only accept a check or cash for payment.
   • Checks should be made payable to: Brattleboro Recreation & Parks.                                       Like us on Facebook
REGISTRATION DEADLINES:                                                                                     Follow us on Instagram
   • The registration deadline for all programs is the start date of the program, unless otherwise
      stated in the brochure. Registration forms must be turned in prior to the start date of the
      printed deadline to ensure that the program will have adequate numbers to be offered.
   • Program registration will close when a program has limited enrollment and reaches its
      maximum number. Also, no program registration will be accepted after the second meeting
      of a program or course unless permission with the Instructor/Program Director is granted.
CONFIRMATION & NOTIFICATION:
   • We do not send confirmation notices. We will notify you only if a program is cancelled or
      changed.
   • If you have sent in a completed registration form with payment, prior to the program                 For more information call
      deadline, you should consider the participant is enrolled.                                               802-254-5808
   • If a program has limited enrollment & is filled, you will be notified & placed on a
      waiting list.
CANCELLATION POLICY & REFUNDS:
   • The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department reserves the right to cancel or                   INFORMATION RIGHT AT
      consolidate any program or course that does not meet minimum participant numbers.
   • Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on our local radio stations,             YOUR FINGER TIPS!
      WTSA , WKVT, Facebook and RainOutLine.
   • Request for refunds must be in writing to the Recreation & Parks Director for approval.               www.brattleboro.org
PROGRAM BROCHURES & LISTINGS:
   • Brochures and newsletters are printed seasonally (Summer Brochure, Fall Newsletter,             This is the Town of Brattleboro’s Website.
      Fall/Winter Brochure, Special Holiday Edition, Winter Carnival, Spring Newsletter.)              Click on Recreation & Parks to obtain
                                                                                                       details for programs & special events.
   • The brochures and newsletters are distributed to the Brattleboro Elementary Schools,
      local banks, the Chamber of Commerce, the Gibson-Aiken Center and posted on our
      website www.brattleboro.org click on Recreation & Parks.                                               We are also on
   • Public service announcements are made through; local radio stations WTSA and WKVT,                  Facebook & Instagram!!
      local newspapers Brattleboro Reformer and Town Observer, RainOutLine, as well as our
      local TV station BCTV.                                                                            INFORMATION RELATING TO:
RESIDENTS:                                                                                                  New registration dates/schedules.
   • You will notice that there are fee differences for Residents & Non Residents. Residents are             Brochures/Flyers/Newsletters
      those who live in, or own property in Brattleboro. Proof of residency may be required.                     General Information
   • Non Resident Youths pay an additional $15 and Non Resident Adults pay an additional $25.
      This is for all programs and sports activities offered by the Brattleboro Recreation
      & Parks Department.                                                                            NOTE: THE SCHOOL IS NEITHER
SPECIAL NEEDS:                                                                                       ENDORSING THE ACTIVITIES NOR
   • If there are special needs required for any of our programs, please contact the Brattleboro     DISCOURAGING PARTICIPATION.
      Recreation & Parks Department one week prior to the scheduled event at 802-254-5808.
   • The Gibson-Aiken Center now has a LULA/Elevator for building accessibility.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
     HALLOWEEN HORRIBLES PARADE &                                            SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
            BRATTLE-BOO!                                             Children visit with Santa & his Elves. “Santa’s Workshop” will be
                                                                     open to help children with a Christmas projects & cookie decorating.
Parade: Join us at 6:00 p.m. at the Brattleboro Co-op Parking
Lot and parade up Main Street to the Gibson-Aiken Center for         WHEN:              Saturday, December 7th 1:00 pm - 2:30 p.m.
costume judging, prizes, goodie bags and more!                       LOCATION:          Gibson-Aiken Center
                                                                     AGES:              Children of all ages
Brattle-Boo: Enjoy Trick or Treating at over forty participating     FEE:               Picture with Santa (Donation)
downtown shops and restaurants from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.!

WHEN:               Thursday, October 31st at 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:           Gibson-Aiken Center                                                        LAST NIGHT
AGES:               All Ages                                         Come Celebrate New Year’s Eve! There will be many children,
FEE:                FREE                                             family, and adult activities taking place throughout the community.
                                                                     Flyers will be distributed at local schools & events will be advertised
   Special Thanks to the Brattleboro Police Department &             in the newspaper & on local radio stations.
            The Downtown Brattleboro Alliance
                                                                                      Tuesday, December 31st, 2019!
 THE PHIL & MARY DUNHAM SKI, SKATE ,
        SNOWBOARD & HOCKEY
           EQUIPMENT SALE
On sale will be snowboards, skis, poles, bindings, (both downhill
and cross country), ski boots, skates, miscellaneous winter items,
winter clothing, and hockey equipment. People who wish to                               BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
enter items in the sale must bring them to the Gibson-Aiken          The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department would like to
Center on Friday, Nov. 1st between 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. ONLY!           announce that we are now taking reservations for Skating Rink
Twenty items per person will be accepted.                            Birthday Parties, Gymnastics Birthday Parties and Gibson Aiken
                                                                     Center Birthday Parties! For more information please read the
Bring in items on Friday:      11/01/19     12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
ACTUAL SALE on Saturday:       11/02/19      8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
                                                                     description below or call the Gibson Aiken Center main office to
Pick up Money/Items on Monday: 11/04/19     12:00 - 6:00 p.m.        book your party today at 802-254-5808.
The Recreation & Parks Department retains 20% of the sale
proceeds for special programming.
                                                                                      SKATING RINK PARTIES
                                                                     A party may be booked during any hours that Public Skating is
        Co-sponsored by the Brattleboro Outing Club
                                                                     scheduled. Price includes Admission for 10 Children, 10 Skate
                                                                     Rentals, Birthday Cake and a private room to have the party.
                                                                     Cost - $100.00
                                                                                      GYMNASTICS PARTIES
                                                                     The parties will include one hour of instructed activities in the
                                                                     gymnastics center and a half-hour in the party room for cake and
      WINTER CARNIVAL - Junior Olympics                              snacks. A cake is included in the price of your party. Parties times
                                                                     are available on Sundays only.
The Winter Carnival takes place during the week of February          Cost: A Party up to 8 guests                  $150.00
Vacation. The Junior Olympics program is for kids in                          A party with 8 - 16 guests           $200.00
Kindergarten through High School. Cross Country Ski races will
be held at The Outing Club. Downhill Skiing & Skating will take                GIBSON AIKEN CENTER PARTIES
place at the Living Memorial Park. Please check newspapers &
                                                                     Birthday Parties at the Recreation Center on Main Street may be
listen to local radio stations in February for more information.
                                                                     booked for Saturdays between the hours of 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
   www.brattleborowintercarnival.com or www.brattleboro.org
                                                                     (including set up and clean up time). Price includes cake, basketballs,
                                                                     kick balls, wiffleball set & bases and the use of the large conference
                                                                     room for cake and snacks. (Suggested party size of 10-12)
                                                                     Cost - $100.00 & $75.00 refundable deposit
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
SESSIONS                                               GYMNASTICS CLASSES
                                                                        Monday Classes:
Session II…………11/5/19-1/18/20                                           Home School               2:15 - 3:15 pm
9 Weeks                                                                 Ages 3-5                  3:30 - 4:15 pm
-No Classes: November 28, 29, 30                                        Tuesday classes:
-No Class December 24th-January 1st                                     Little Ninja 3-5          2:45 - 3:30 pm
                                                                        Ages 5-7                  3:45 - 4:45 pm
Session III……...… 1/20/20-3/21/20                                       Ages 6-8                  4:45 - 5:45 pm
8 Weeks                                                                 Ages 3-5                  4:45 - 5:30 pm
-No Class February 17th- 22nd                                           Ages 8-16                 5:30 - 6:30 pm
                                                                        Big Ninja 6-12            6:30 - 7:30 pm
Session IV……….. 03/23/20- 06/5/20                                       Wednesday classes:
Monday - 9 Weeks                                                        Parent/Tot**              9:15 - 9:55 am
Tuesday - Saturday- 10 Weeks                                            Ages 3-5                  10:00 - 10:45 am
-No Class April 20th– 25th                                              Open Gym (1-5 YO)         10:45 - 11:45 am (w/parent)
-No Class May 25th                                                      Homeschool                2:30 - 3:30 pm
***SNOW DAYS WILL BE MADE UP ON SUNDAYS***                              Ages 5-12                 3:30 – 4:30 pm
                                                                        Thursday classes
LOCATION……..Gibson-Aiken Center, Gymnastics Room                        Ages 3-5                  9:15 - 10:00 am
AGES…………….18 months - 17 (co-ed)                                        Open Gym (1-5 YO)         10:00 - 11:00 am (w/parent)
FEES……………..$80 Resident/$95 Non-Resident (8 weeks)                      Parent/Tot**              2:15 - 2:55 pm
……………………$90 Resident/$105 Non-Residents (9 weeks                        Ages 5-12                 3:30 - 4:30 pm
……………………$100 Residents/$115 Non-Residents (10 weeks)                    Ages 8+                   6:30 - 7:30 pm
                                                                        Friday Classes:
Class: Friday Home School Classes with Erin                             Homeschool with Erin      10:00 - 11:30 am
Fees: ……..………$120 Resident/ $135 Non-Resident (8 weeks)                 Tumbling                  3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
……...…………….$135 Resident/ $150 Non-Resident (9 weeks)                   Saturday classes
…………………....$150 Resident/ $165 Non-Resident (10 weeks)                  Ages 5-12                 8:30 - 9:30 am
Drop in…………...$15.00 per class
Open Gym……….$5.00 per child                                                ** Each Parent/Tot Class needs a minimum of 4 kids to run**
DIRECTOR: Amanda Montgomery                                                *Gymnastics Birthday Parties are available, details on page 3.*
INSTRUCTOR & TEAM COACH: Amanda & Karen Gallivan

                         CHESS CLASS                                               MAD SCIENCE– AFTER SCHOOL
Instruction will introduce basic principles of chess to participants,   Fall is Energy, Forces, Flight Plus Robots! May the forces be with
along with simple strategies and tactics, and provide a venue for       you! Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, children will
them to play practice games.                                            explore inertia, momentum, gravity, tension/compression, potential
Beginner: Assumes no prior knowledge (Kindergarten-3rd grade)           and kinetic energy, robots that code and more!

Intermediate: (2nd Grade +) For players who know the basic              WHEN:             Wednesdays 4-5 p.m.
checkmates, and at least a few tactics and strategies.                                    8 weeks long– Please see dates below.
                                                                                          November: 6th, 13th & 20th
Advanced: Pre-requisites: previously enrolled in intermediate class                       December: 4th, 18th
with instructor approval.                                                                 January: 8th, 15th and 22nd
                                                                        LOCATION:         Gibson Aiken Senior Center
LOCATION.……...Gibson Aiken Center, Conference Room                      AGES:             1st – 6th Graders
FEES………………$40 for Resident & $55 for Non- Resident                                        A minimum of 12 kids are required/max is 21.
INSTRUCTOR.…..Eric Strickland                                           FEE:              $140 Brattleboro Resident/$155 Non-Resident

Thursdays:
Beginner Class    4:00 - 5:00                                                           PARENT/TOT OPEN GYM
Session II        10/31/19– 12/26/19 (No class 11/28)
Session III       1/2/20- 2/27/20 (No class 2/20)                       This informal play group meets twice a week in the Gibson-Aiken
Session IV        3/5/20– 4/23/20                                       Center Gymnasium. It is a wonderful way to connect with other
                                                                        families in the community while your child enjoys playing in a big
                                                                        open space. Toys include a playhouse, blocks, Little Tike cars,
Fridays:                                                                slides, mats and much more.
Intermediate Class (Grades 2-6) 3:30 - 4:30
Advanced Class (Instructor approval) 4:45 - 5:45                        Mondays & Thursdays                10:00 am - 11:45 am
Session II       11/1/19 - 12/27/19 (No class 11/29)                                                         11/18/19 - 04/23/20
Session III      1/3/20- 2/28/20 (No class 2/21)                        INSTRUCTOR..... Parents
Session IV       3/6/20– 4/24/20                                        LOCATION ......... Gibson-Aiken Center, 2nd Floor Gym
                                                                        AGES .................... 5 & under
                                                                        FEE ....................... $1 per child per day
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS
                YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER                                           YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Come on in from the cold and play some soccer! Children will be                 Rolling registration begins October 1st.
broken into small coed teams to play pick-up games. Scores will
not be kept. Shin guards & sneakers are required. The focus will be      Additional registration hours are 1:30 - 6:00 p.m. on
on having fun! Please enroll before the first night of the program.                     Oct. 23rd & Oct. 24th.
             For more information please call 254-5808
WHEN:             03/2/20 - 04/1/20 (5 weeks)
LOCATION:.…..Gibson-Aiken Center, 2nd Floor Gym                                   Late registration fee will be in effect
AGES: Grades K & 1: Mondays                5:00 pm - 6:00 pm                             Monday October 28th
         Grades 2 & 3: Tuesdays            5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
         Grades 4,5 & 6: Wednesdays 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm                 KINDERGARTEN:
FEES:………….. $15 residents / $30 non-residents                                 When: One practice per week.
                                                                              Fee:  $20 Brattleboro Resident / $35 Non-Resident

                                                                      1ST & 2ND GRADE CO-ED INSTRUCTIONAL:
                                                                              When: One weekday practice & one Friday night
                                                                                         game per week.
                                                                              Ages: Grades 1 & 2 Co-ed
                                                                              Fee:  $30 Resident / $45 Non-Resident
           YOUTH HISTORICAL FENCING
                                                                      GIRL’S YOUTH:
          We'll explore an introduction to Western                            When:      One weekday practice & one Saturday
          Martial Arts and the forms of combat pursued                                    morning game against neighboring towns.
and developed within Medieval Europe. Students will learn the ba-             Ages:      Grades 3 & 4 and Grades 5 & 6
sics of combat, self-defense, and a history of swordplay within me-           Fee:       $40 Resident / $55 Non-Resident
dieval society. Bring comfortable, clean soled shoes and prepare to
lunge into action.                                                    BOY’S YOUTH:
                                                                              When:      One weekday practice & one Saturday
WHEN:            Thursday’s 4:30-5:30 p.m.
                                                                                                  morning game.
        Session I: November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19
                                                                              Ages:      Grades 3 & 4 and Grades 5 & 6
               (No class November 28th)
                                                                              Fee:       $45 Resident / $60 Non-Resident
        Session II: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
        Session III: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9
                                                                                   VOLUNTEERS COACHES NEEDED
LOCATIONS: Gibson Aiken Red Room                                                       FOR ALL AGE GROUPS!
AGES:       Ages 7-12 years old
FEE:        $85 Brattleboro Residents/$100 Non-Resident
                    **Fee is per Session**                                     *There will be a $10.00
INSTRUCTOR: Reily Mumpton                                               late registration fee effective 10/28*

                  TABLE TOP TUESDAY                                       OPEN GYM AND GAME ROOM HOURS
           Join your friends and neighbors every Tuesday              This is a supervised program that includes: Open Gym, Game
           for new and classic games! Cards, Twister,                 Room, and activities in a safe & fun environment for children
Munchkin, Candyland? Bring a game to share or just a good atti-       after school. There are many things to do. Come & play with
tude! Ages eight and up are invited to step away from screens and     your children or leave them in the care of the wonderful
enjoy face to face cardboard competition!                             Recreation & Parks staff! The Gym is closed on Sundays.
                                                                      Open Gym is for basketball only. Sneakers must be worn on the
WHEN:            Tuesdays 5-7:00 p.m.                                 gym floor. The Game Room contains bumper pool, foos ball, &
                 November 5, 12, 19 & December 3, 10, 17              air hockey. Other activities include board games, Legos and arts
                                                                      and crafts. Look no further for FREE after school fun!
LOCATION:        Gibson Aiken Center Conference Room                                         10/21/19 - 04/25/20
AGES:            8-18 year old's                                           Mondays           3:00 - 5:00       Grades K-6
FEE:             $3 Brattleboro Resident/ $5 Non-Resident                  Tuesdays          3:00 - 5:00       Grades 7-12
                          **Fee is per class**                             Wednesdays        3:00 - 4:45       Grades K-6
                                                                           Thursdays         3:00 - 5:00       Grades 7-12
INSTRUCTOR: Stephen Washkevich                                             Fridays           3:00 - 5:00       Grades K-6
                                                                           Saturdays         1:00 - 3:00       Grades 7-12 and Adults

                                                                                             Free Fun!
TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS
                 ADULT PICKLEBALL                                             ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUES
This program is designed for adults of all abilities. This is a              The season runs from November through March.
freelance program with no instructor. Pick up games will be                    For more information please call 254-5808.
played. All levels and abilities are welcome & participants must
wear sneakers. For more information please call 254-5808.           LOCATION ......... Gibson-Aiken Center Gymnasium
                        10/22/19– 4/21/20                           AGES .................... 18 & up (out of school)
WHEN:             Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Gibson-Aiken Ctr., Gymnasium
AGES:             18 years old and older                            MEN’S LEAGUE
FEES:             $3 Residents & $5 Non Residents per night         Organizational Meeting Wednesday 10/9/19 6:30 pm
                                                                           Pick up games - Wed. & Fri. nights 7:00 - 9:00
              10 session punch card available                              Beginning 10/23/19 - Until Games Begin
              $30 Resident/ $50 Non-Resident                                        Men’s League Players ONLY!

                                                                    WOMEN’S LEAGUE
          GIBSON-AIKEN VOLLEYBALL                                            Organizational Meeting 10/21/19 6:30 pm
The program is great for players who want to gain knowledge &                Gibson-Aiken Center, Conference Room
experience and improve on their game. The program is great for               Pick up games - Mon. nights 6:00- 8:30 p.m.
players both new and experienced who want to be active and                   Beginning 10/21/19- Until Games Begin
enjoy the sport in a welcoming setting. For more information                      Women’s League Players ONLY!
please call 254-5808.
                       10/24/19 - 4/23/20
WHEN:                Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm
LOCATION:            Gibson-Aiken Center, Gymnasium                                             ZUMBA
AGES:                18 years old and older                         Zumba is the Latin Dance Fitness program that gets you moving
FEES:                $3 Res / $5 Non-Resident per night             to international rhythms and Latin beats. Don’t miss this great
              10 session punch card available                       workout suitable for all levels that gives you cardiovascular and
               $30 resident/ $50 non-resident                       body-shaping benefits while strengthening your core and
                                                                    increasing your balance. But the best reason to do Zumba is how
                                                                    fun it is!
                                                                                  October 21st, 2019 — April 20th, 2020
              RUNNING FIST KUNG FU
Learn the Martial Art of Running Fist Kung Fu (A defense for an     WHEN:       Monday’s 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
ever-changing, violent world and a tonic for the Spirit, Mind and   LOCATION:   Gibson-Aiken Ctr. - Blue Room
Body.)                                                              AGES:       16 years old & older. Those 16-18 years old
         Starts October 21st 2019 – April 22nd 2020                             must have a waiver with parent signature.
WHEN:             Mondays           6:00-8:00 p.m. Red Room         FEE:        $5.00 per class for Brattleboro Residents
                  Wednesdays        6:00 - 8:00 pm Blue Room                    $7.00 per class for Non– Residents
LOCATION: Gibson Aiken Center, 3rd floor - Blue Room                INSTRUCTOR: Emily Mcloughlin
AGES:             16 years old & older. Those 16-18 years old                   Licensed Zumba Fitness® Instructor
                   must have a waiver with parent signature.
FEES:             $85 Brattleboro Residents per month                                 Follow Emily on Facebook at
                  $110 Non-Residents per month                                            “Zumba with Emily”
INSTRUCTOR: Sikung Lew Henderson                                                        For updates and information!

                                                                                   10 session punch card available
                     TABLE TENNIS                                                   $50 resident/ $70 non-resident
The Brattleboro Area Table Tennis Club is open for ping pong
players of all skill levels. We spend some of the time doing
warm ups and practice and then we have competitive games                                   BADMINTON
between the players who are present. We send groups of players      This program is designed for adults of all abilities. This is a
to local tournaments each year. We also hold an intra-club          freelance program with no instructor. Pick up games will be
tournament at the end of the year.                                  played. All levels and abilities welcome & participants must wear
                                                                    sneakers. For more information please call 254-5808.
      Starts October 22nd 2019 - April 22nd 2020
WHEN:         Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:30 pm (Red & Blue Rm)                                      10/24/19 - 4/23/20
              Wednesdays        6:45 - 8:30 pm (Red Rm)             WHEN:            Thursdays 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Gibson Aiken Center, 3rd floor                            LOCATION:        Gibson-Aiken Center, Gymnasium
AGES:         16 years old & older. Those age 16 or under           AGES:            18 and older
              must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.          FEE:             $3 Resident / $5 Non-Resident per night
FEES:         $2 Resident/ $3 Non-Resident per night
INSTRUCTOR: Sandy Shriver 802-257-7244, ext. 114                                  10 session punch card available
              Ashriver@psclaw.com                                                  $30 resident/ $50 non-resident
            10 session punch card available
              $20 resident/ $30 non-resident
ADULT & SENIOR PROGRAMS
             SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS                                                                  TAI CHI
The Brattleboro Senior Center is a multi-service center which            Tai Chi is a powerful tool in healing and strengthening the body,
provides a variety of programs; i.e., health clinics, interest group     mind and spirit. Flowing movements improve balance, increase
meetings and activities for those 55 years old and older living near     flexibility, joint mobility and reduce stress. Steve is certified by
the Brattleboro Area. Membership is free, most program participation     the Arthritis Foundation in the instruction of Tai Chi for health
is by donation. Congregate Meals, (provided by the Brattleboro           and arthritis.
Senior Meals, Inc), are served at Noon, Monday through Friday. The
Center Newsletter is published monthly listing programs, special         REGISTRATION: First day of classes/ or weekly for drop ins.
events, transportation, trips, and information about the Center. The     FEE: 10 weeks program- residents $50 and non-residents $75.
Newsletter is free & can be picked up at the Center’s receptionists’       *Daily resident drop in fee is $5 & $7 for non-residents **
desk and various locations through-out Brattleboro or our website        DATES: Session 4– November 20th– February 12th
www.brattleboro.org. Please feel free to contact Activities Coordi-                          (NO Class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)
nator Sarah Clark at sclark@brattleboro.com or at 802-257-7570 for       TIMES: 10:00 am—11:00 am
questions or comments.                                                   WHERE: Gibson-Aiken Center Blue Room
                      WEEKLY PROGRAMS                                        You can register now or on the first day of classes at the
Country Line Dancing Lessons, Bridge Playing (cards), Pickleball,           Brattleboro Rec & Parks Office in the Gibson Aiken Center.
Bocce, Bowling, Basketball, Walking, Strength Training Classes,
Balance-Flexibility & Movement Classes, Tai Chi Classes, Yoga &
Pilates, Mixed Fiber Arts Group (knitting, crochet, needle work), Oil
Painting, Water Color Painting, Talk, Experience, Listen, Learn
(T.E.L.L), Monday Morning Movies, Table Tennis, Game Day                                      YOGA & PILATES
(board games and card games), Great Courses Educational Movies,
and more!                                                                INSTRUCTOR: Cyndy Gray
                                                                         WHERE: Gibson Aiken Center
                     SEASONAL PROGRAMS                                   REGISTRATION: First day of session
Softball, Tennis, Swimming, Ice Skating, Picnics at Living memorial      SESSIONS I - 9/9/19 - 11/1/19 (No Class 10/14/19)
Park with MOW and more!                                                            II - 11/4/19 - 12/27/20 (No class 11/11, 11/29, 12/25)
                                                                                   III - 1/6/20 - 2/28/20 (No class 1/20)
                SPECIAL PROGRAMS/EVENTS                                  AGES: Adults - 16 & up
Nickel Bingo, Bingo, Trips both near and far, Presentations on           TIMES: 12:10-1:10pm
Worldly Travels, Presentations and Activities by local organizations,           Monday            Yoga
Monthly Birthday Celebration, AARP Safe Driver’s Course,                        Wednesdays        Strong Yoga
Advanced Directives, Musical Performances and more!                             Friday            Yoga/Pilates
                                                                         FEES: 1X - Week $55.00
                    WELLNESS PROGRAMS                                           2X - Week $65.00
Blood Pressure, Foot Care, Flu Vaccination Clinics, Pneumonia                   3X - Week $75.00
Vaccination Clinic, Medicare Minute Presentations, Nutrition
Presentations and more!                                                    Late registration always accepted at any point in the sessions!

      The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Senior Center
           Lower Level of the Gibson Aiken Center
            207 Main Street, Brattleboro Vermont                                     KICKBOXING/CONDITIONING
                        802-257-7570
                                                                         On-going registration monthly
                                                                         Times: Wed. 5:30-6:30pm
        R.A.D. RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE                                           Sat.    9-10am
        The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department                  Fees:  1X - Week $40.00 per month or 2 months for $75.00
and Brattleboro Police Department will be co-sponsoring three                   2X - Week $50.00 per month or 2 months for $90.00
sessions of R.A.D. – Rape Aggression Defense will be led by Officer
Amy Fletcher of the Brattleboro Police Department. The purpose of        - Non-Residents add $25 to all monthly fees
R.A.D. is “To develop and enhance the options of self-defense, so        - Drop in for the fee of $10.00 per day
they may become viable options to the woman who is attacked.”            - $10 discount if you participate in Noon-Time Yoga Class.

WHEN: 5:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.                                             Notes: Kickboxing skills combined with athletic conditioning.
     Session one: November 6th, 13th & 20th (Wednesday Nights)                  An intense workout for serious participants.
     Session two: December 3rd, 10th & 17th (Tuesday Nights)
                                                                            Late registration always accepted at any point in the session
     Session three: February 5th, 12th & 19th (Wednesday Nights)
LOCATION: Gibson Aiken Senior Center
AGE: 18 years old and older
FEE: $35.00 a session (three nights) for Brattleboro Residents
      $60.00 a session for Non-Residents of Brattleboro

INSTUCTOR: Officer Amy Fletcher
There is limited space available in each class so please sign up early
to reserve your spot. Registration fee is non-refundable.
LIVING MEMORIAL PARK
                             NELSON E. WITHINGTON SKATING FACILITY

                   PUBLIC SKATING RATES                                                     BRATTLEBORO SKI HILL
All Season Passes must be purchased at the Recreation & Parks                                HOURS OF OPERATION
Office. A 10% discount will be given to anyone who purchases a            THURSDAY:          5:00 PM TO 8:00 PM (Ski Lessons Only)
Season Pass at the Recreation & Parks Office on or before
Thursday, October 24th, 2019.                                             FRIDAY:            4:00 PM TO 9:00 PM, under the lights
                                                                          SATURDAY:          10:00 AM TO 9:00 PM, under the lights
Residents      Daily Rates      Season Passes       10% Discount
Students         $3.00             $40.00             $36.00              SUNDAY:            12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM
Adults           $4.00             $50.00             $45.00                                      Operated by L.M.P.S.S
Family            n/a              $80.00             $72.00                                       Conditions permitting
Non-Residents                                                                               Go to http://www.vtsnowsports.org/
Students      $4.00                 $ 55.00             $49.50                                for Hours and Snow Conditions
Adults        $5.00                 $ 65.00             $58.50
Family         n/a                  $105.00             $94.50
                                                                                                 SPEED SKATING
                        SKATE RENTALS
                                                                                      Sundays 11/3/19 - 3/8/20 *No class 1/5/20*
Skate Rentals are available at the Skating Rink for $3.00 per rental.
A wide variety of sizes are available. Please call the Skating Rink at    TIME:        Sunday’s 7:30 am-8:30 am
257-2311 for more information.                                            LOCATION:    Nelson Withington Skating Facility
                                                                          AGE:         Ages 7 & up
                                                                          FEE:        $3 Resident Student/ $4 Non-Res Student
              PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE                                                 $4 resident adult / $5 non-res adult
The Skating Facility will open for the season on Saturday, 10/26/19,                         *Fee is per class**
and close for the season on Sunday, 03/08/20. The schedule is subject     INSTRUCTOR: Open Speed Skating (No Instructor)
to change during the Christmas and February School Vacation Weeks
       For more information please call 257-2311 or 254-5808.                               You must bring your own skates!

Monday              7:00 pm     -   9:00 pm (Dollar Night)

Tuesday             10:30 am - 12:00 pm (Adults Only)                                                STICK TIME
                                                                          Open to all ages & abilities, Non-BHA participants welcome!
Wednesday           10:30 am - 12:00 pm (Adults Only)                     Helmets & Gloves are required. Stick time will be supervised &
                                                                          limited equipment is available. Stick Time Fees are not included
Friday              10:30 am - 12:00 pm (Adults Only)                     in season passes 10/26/19 - 03/08/20
                     7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
                                                                          Mondays            9:15 pm - 10:15 pm (Adults Only)
Saturday            1:30 pm     -   4:00 pm (Dollar Day)                  Wednesdays         3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
                    7:00 pm     -   9:00 pm                               Saturdays          12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
                                                                          FEE:               Resident Students $3.00
Sunday               1:00 pm -      4:00 pm                                                  Non-Residents Student $4.00
                     7:00 pm -      9:00 pm                                                  Residents Adults $4.00
                                                                                             Non-Residents Adults $5.00
               FREESTYLE FIGURE SKATING
                                                                          10 Session Pass: Resident Student $28.00
Freestyle ice time is open to figure skaters just starting out or those                    Non-Resident $38.00
established skaters.                                                                       Resident Adults $38.00
                 This is not a public skating time.                                        Non-Resident $48.00
Thursdays         7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:             $10 Residents, $12 Non-Residents
                                                                                 BRATTLEBORO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
                                                                                                www.brattleborohockey.org

                         OPEN ADULT HOCKEY
Pick up hockey, open to adults (18+) with full equipment, including a            BRATTLEBORO FIGURE SKATING CLUB
facemask. No equipment is provided.                                              Please contact Megan Chickering at (603)762-2427 or email
                                                                                            brattleborofigureskating@yahoo.com
Wednesdays         9:15 pm - 10:00 pm                                                    www.brattleborofigureskatingclub.com
Fridays            9:15 pm - 10:15 pm
Cost:              $10 Residents, $12 Non-Residents                              LIVING MEMORIAL PARK SNOW SPORTS
                                                                                      For more information please see vtsnowsports.org
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