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Your guide to community recreation programs, special events, & services
Guilford Parks and Recreation
32 Church Street
Guilford, CT 06437
(203)453-8068
Photo Credit: Catie Canetti
Director’s Message
Our community responded in a major fashion to our summer program offerings. Most of the programs were full,
which indicated people wanted to get back to some normalcy after so many pandemic restrictions from the past year. Con-
certs at the Beach and on the Green were well attended.
As we approach the autumn season, there is uncertainty again about the variants of the COVID-19 virus. Our recre-
ation staff are pushing ahead to plan fall programs. We are offering some pre-school classes again, and there is a new cook-
ing program for school aged children. Fitness classes and senior programs will continue.
The Parks crew will have fields in good condition for the athletes.
The four (4) pickleball courts being constructed at Bittner Park should be completed by October.
Regardless of what happens with the virus, we encourage you to stay active, get outdoors, and recreate!
Sincerely,
Rick Maynard
Halloween Window Painting
Around the Green
Register today to decorate a window around the Green! Program # 41112
Painting will take place week of September 27th
Sketches will be due by September 23rd.
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Special Events
SCARECROWS ON THE GREEEN
Businesses and organizations are encouraged to build a scarecrow to be displayed on
the Green!
Bring your completed scarecrow to the Green on Thursday, September 30th 10:00AM-12:00PM
Pre-registration is required—Program #41107—FREE
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
(RAINDATE: OCTOBER 31, 2021)
GUILFORD GREEN
Register for a table on the
2:00-4:00PM Green (this will be in place
of the trunk or treat).
Decorate, set up a carnival
style game. Register to be
a part of the FUN—
Program # 41106
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Preschool Programs
PEE WEE SOCCER (AGES 3.5 - 5) FUN & FRIENDS—ACTIVE PLAY
Day: Saturday Day: Wednesday
Date: Sept 11 - Oct 9 Date: Sept 8– Oct 6
Time: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. A1 Time: 9:00-9:45a.m(2yr olds)
10:30-11:15p.m(3-4yrs)
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. A2
Program #: 46005 B1/B2
Program # 46109 Where: Community Center
Where: Bittner Park Softball Field Instructor: Recreation Staff
Instructor: Scott McMahon & Jeff Sullivan Fee: $50
Fee: $60 Come enjoy an open play atmosphere. The room and outdoor
Learn the fundamentals of soccer through fun games and drills space will be set up each week for active play with play mats,
in a non-competitive format that fosters independence. Each large shapes, tunnel and more! This is a great class to meet new
child is required to bring a size 3 or 4 soccer ball.
friends! This class is for parent and child. Max 8
Youth Zoom Programs with Elena Bigio
Program #: 46116
Fee: $15.00 per class
A Zoom link and materials list will be emailed.
Wizards/Fairies & Potions Pirate Adventures: (Ages 3-4) (Ages 3-4)
(Ages 3-4) Day: Wednesday, October 6 Day: Wednesday, November 10
Day: Wednesday, September 15 Time: 10:00-10:30 A.M. Time: 10:00-10:30 A.M.
Time: 10:00-10:30 A.M. Calling all pirates of both genders! Our adven- Explore and create together a beach themed
Join us for a class mesmerizing fun with en- ture takes us to create a one of a kind pirate sensory bin and dive into shaving cream as
gaging experiences perfect for both gen- ship , pirate sword and pirate sensory box! this magically turns into a beautiful ocean
ders. We will make magical fairy/ wizard po- The adventure concludes with a treasure bot- painting. The beach sensory bin is also perfect
tions, sparkling fairy dust and a wand fit for for future play on cold winter days!
both fairies and wizards! tle eruption!
Candy Science: (Ages 5-8) Grinch Day: (Ages 3-4)
Create a Calm Box: Day: Wednesday, October 6
Stress/Anxiety Relief for Kids Time: 4:00-4:30 P.M. Day: Wednesday, December 1
(Ages 5-8) Tune in to see how candy is used for science Time: 10:00-10:30 A.M.
Don't let the Grinch steal Christmas. Kid-
Day: Wednesday, September 15 experiments! Ms. B. will lead these fun sci- scapades will lead this fun filled class of
Time: 4:00-4:30 P.M. ence activities. Discover surprising things Grinch activities! Each child will pour and mix
A hands-on approach to relieve some stress about some popular candy! their own bag of magic Grinch dust! Complete
and anxiety kids are feeling these days by Create a Calm Box: with directions on where and when to sprin-
incorporating sensory calming activities. Sen- Stress/Anxiety Relief for Kids kle the magic dust to keep the Grinch away.
sory calming activities will also help your child (Ages 3-4) We then stir up a cup of exploding Grinch
Day: Wednesday, October 27 punch to help keep the Christmas magic in
when they are feeling restless, anger and
Time: 10:00-10:30 A.M. the air!
frustration and may be helpful to prevent
meltdowns. In this class we will create a A hands-on approach to relieve some stress Grinch Day: (Ages 5-8)
calming putty, calming bottle to keep inside and anxiety kids are feeling these days by Day: Wednesday, December 1
the kids calm box for future use. incorporating sensory calming activities. Sen- Time: 4:00-4:30 P.M.
sory calming activities will also help your child Don't let the Grinch steal Christmas. Kid-
when they are feeling restless, anger and scapades will lead this fun filled class of
Dino Day (Ages 3-4) frustration and may be helpful to prevent Grinch activities! Each child will pour and mix
Day: Wednesday, September 29 their own bag of magic Grinch dust! Complete
Time: 10:00-10:30 A.M. meltdowns. In this class we will create a with directions on where and when to sprin-
Put on your paleontologist hat and dig into calming putty, calming bottle to keep inside kle the magic dust to keep the Grinch away.
some dinosaur fun with dino art projects, vol- the kids calm box for future use. A Zoom link We then stir up a cup of exploding Grinch
canic eruptions and dino fossil excavations. and materials list will be emailed. punch to help keep the Christmas magic in
Spooky Science (Ages 5-8) the air!
Mix Bubble & Fiz (Ages 5-8)
Day: Wednesday, September 29 Day: Wednesday, October 27 Gingerbread Baby (Ages 3-4)
Time: 4:00-4:30 P.M. Time: 4:00-4:30 P.M.
Come along on this hands-on fun science Science is super fun ,especially during Hallow- Day: Wednesday, December 8
een! Get into the spirit and fun of both by Time: 10:00-10:30 A.M.
journey of mixing, bubbling and fizzing.
conjuring up a witches potion, make a ghostly Based on the classic story Gingerbread Baby
Young scientists will predict if they will make bubble concoction and create a haunted light by Jan Brett we will take a quick story walk to
some scientific eruptions! show! Ghosts and goblins will have so much familiarize the children with the Gingerbread
fun, they won’t realize they are learning too! . Baby, if they have not already met the little
rascal. The rest of class will be spent engag-
ing in gingerbread baby centered activities..
Beach & Ocean Painting Sensory
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Pre-School and Youth Programs
READY, SET, LEAP (AGES 3-5) PEE WEE TENNIS (AGES 4 - 6) LASER TAG & DODGEBALL
Day: Monday Day: Monday (GRADES 4-6)
Time: 9:30 - 12:00 p.m. Dates: Sept. 20—October 25 Day: Friday
Date: Sept 20 - December 13 Time 4:15-5:00PM Date: Sept 17, Oct 15
Program #: 46106 A1 Nov 19, Dec 17
No Class: Oct 11 Where: Adams Tennis Courts Program#: 46215
Program #: 46101 A1 Instructor: Recreation Staff Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center Fee: $50 Where: Community Center
Instructor: Recreation Staff This class is a playful
Fee: $200 introduction to the Instructor: Recreation Staff
This is a developmental program for 3-5 game of tennis. Each Fee: $20 per child per date
year olds to learn skills through participant needs to $70 for all 4
bring their own racquet.
cooperative play. Children will have activity
centers, snack, outdoor play, crafts, songs Join our recreation staff for a fun filled Fri-
and stories related to weekly themes. Must day night. We will be playing laser tag and
be potty trained to attend. Please bring a PEE WEE FIT (AGES 3 ‐ 6) dodgeball inside the community center for
snack Mask will need to be worn while Day: Wednesdays an action packed Friday. Pizza will be
inside. No Peanut Products!!! Dates: Sept. 22-Oct.27 served.
Time: 4:15-5:00PM
Program #: 46106 A2
Where: Guilford Green
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Fee: $50
Couple healthy exercise with fun activities
that foster athletic skills and social develop-
ment. Learn the value of exercise while hav-
ing fun!
Mary's Culinary Classes, LLC
Time: 4:30-6:30PM Tuesdays @ Community Center
Fee: $45.00 / date Program #: 46211 Ages 5-11
September 21: Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells and S'Mores Cups
October 5: Lemon Pepper Fettuccine and Dracula Dentures
October 19: Mummy Puff Pastry Pizza and Zombie Brain Brownie Bites
November 2: Pastitsio and Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
November 16: Thanksgiving Lovers Pizza and Chocolate Covered Turkey Pretzels
December 7: Snowman Pizzas and Festive Tree Sugar Cookies
December 21: Skillet Dip Snowman and Christmas Lights Cupcakes
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Youth & Adult Programs
MOUNT SOUTHINGTON SKI TAEKWON-DO (AGES 3-11) Magnetic , Pre-planning safe courses, The
CLUB (GRADES 5-8) Day: Monday & Wednesday “Seaman’s Eye” – simple skills for checking
Date: Sept. 13 - Dec. 15 that one is on course. Please bring parallel
Day: Tuesdays rulers and divider or other navigation
Program #: 46205
Date: Jan 11, 18, 25 & Feb1 4:30-5:30p.m. - A1 - All kids white and
Depart Time: Adams/Baldwin - 3:00 p.m Yellow, belts ABOUT BOATING SAFETY
Return Time: TOWN HALL - 9:00 p.m Where: Community Center
Instructor: Recreation Staff 6:00-7:00p.m. - A2 - All Red/Blue/Green/ Day: Tues
Black Belt Date: Oct 12 & 19
Program #: 16212 Where: Community Center
Fee: $150 - $350 Instructor: John Cuddy Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Please register online and return the Fee: $100 Where: Community Center
necessary waiver forms. Mt. Southington No Class: Sept. 22, 29, Oct 11, 27 Instructor: Guilford Flotilla
Rental Agreement must be fully completed. Our 6th degree black belt instructor will
introduce techniques and strategies of tae Program #: 42118 A2
kwon do and karate, aikido, kung fu and Fee: $65
other martial arts. Learn boating Safety at a USCG Basic Boat-
4:30 - 5:30 Kids Class for white, yellow, ing Course. This is a two day 4 hours each
green and blue belts: Program will cover class to fulfill requirements for Connecticut
motor skills, tumbling and basic kicks, pad Boating Certification. Upon completion of
work and games to inspire this age group test you will be qualified for a Connecticut
for the sport. This multi-faceted program Personal Watercraft Certificate. Topics cov-
will also introduce kickboxing and ered are Know your boat, before you get
AFTERNOONS @ BITTNER self-defense. underway, a general introduction to
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Red and Black belt navigating the waterways,
(GRADES 5 - 8) class will cover advanced techniques. This general descrip-
Day: Tuesdays class is for all Red and Black belts only. any tion of operating
Date: Sept 14 - Oct 12 package. your boat, legal
Time: 4:00-5:00p.m. requirements of
Program #: 46222 DOG OBEDIENCE boating, Boating
emergencies what
Where: Bittner Park Day: Thursday to do, Enjoying
Instructor: Recreation Staff Date: Sept 23 - Oct 21 your boat.
Fee: $50 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Come have some after school fun at Where: Adams Basketball Courts
Bittner! Basketball, disc golf, skateboard, Instructor: Paula Milnes
flag football and MORE! Pizza will be Program #: 42111 A1
served. Participants will have check ins
Fee: $60 GUILFORD HEATSMART
with staff during the afternoon. Program is Home Energy Efficiency
semi-independent. Have your dog barking Day: Thursday, October 21
up the right tree. Sit, Time: 6:00-7:30p.m.
stay and heel are Instructor: Members of the Guilford
IRISH STEP DANCE some of the com-
mands. Dog must be 4 HeatSmart Team
(AGES 7-16) Location: Community Center
Day: Thursday months old and have Program #: 42106
all shots. No chain or Fee: Free (Registration Required)
Date: Sept 23 - Nov 18 retractable leashes.
No Class: Nov 11 Wear adequate foot- Would you like to make your home more
wear. One person per comfortable, save money, and help the en-
Time: 3:45 - 4:45p.m. dog should attend this vironment? Come hear from the Guilford
(Beginner/Intermediate) class HeatSmart team about home energy tech-
Program #: 46207 A1 nologies, and how to take advantage of
programs available to all Guilford residents.
Time: 4:45 - 5:45p (Advanced) All levels from home energy beginners to
Program #: 46207 A2 PILOTING & CHARTING
experts. Come with your questions and ex-
Where: Community Center Day: Thursday periences, and leave with an actionable
Instructor: Kathy Carew Date: Oct 28, & Nov 4, 18 plan! During the evening session, we will
Fee: $100 Time: 6:00 - 9:00p.m. have fun energy activities for kids availa-
Where: Community Center ble. Guilford HeatSmart is an initiative of
Participants will the Guilford Sustainable Task Force in part-
learn both Tradi- Instructor: Guilford Flotilla
tional Irish step nership with Peoples Action for Clean Ener-
Program #: 42118 A1 gy (PACE) and selected home energy and
and Ceili (group)
Dancing. All danc- Fee: $65 heat pump contractors. For more infor-
ers will start with The Piloting and Charting course is a three mation about the program, please visit:
the Irish jig, and nights on navigation, covering the basics of
advance through coastal and inland navigation. This course
Reel and Slip Jig. focuses on traditional techniques so the https://heatsmartct.org/guilford
Advanced: Dancers will learn both tradi- student will be able to find his/her way
tional and contemporary Irish steps and even if their GPS fails. The course includes
Ceili dances. This group will work many in-class exercises, developing the
on technique and more intricate movements student’s skills through hands-on practice
in steps. Much of this class is done in hard and learning. Topics covered include but
shoe. not limited to Charts and their interpreta-
tion, Navigation aids and how they point to
safe water, Plotting courses and determin-
ing direction and distance , the mariner’s
compass and converting between True and
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Guilford Racquet & Swim Club
Adult Pickleball Junior Tennis
Organized Play Our junior program will give all beginner to intermediate level play-
ers a strong set of fundamentals for their game. Our program will
The fastest growing sport in America is thriving at GRSC. Played with cover all the strokes as well as footwork and strategy. Players will
paddles & wiffle balls, this game is coordinated on our tennis courts receive all the tools to play on their own. This class will take place
with special nets & lines. This class will take place indoors. outside. Max 18 players
Max 16 players
Wednesdays-12:00pm - 1:00pm, 9/8 - 10/27, $180.00 42113-A1
Green Ball-Ages 11-13, Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 4:30pm, 9/8 - 10/27
Strategic Pickleball $215.00 46203-A2
This class is designed to teach players situational strategies within the Orange Ball-Ages 8-10, Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm , 9/8 - 10/27
game. This class will take place indoors. Max 16 players $215.00 46203-A1
Mondays-12:30pm - 1:30pm, 9/13 - 11/01, $215.00 42113-A2
Cardio Tennis
A great class for intermediate level and higher. It is an hour long
workout, mixing drills & games designed to get your heart pumping
and feet moving. This class will take place indoors. Max 12 players
Saturdays-8:00am - 9:00am, 9/11 - 10/30, $215.00 42113-B1
Gymnastics
Thursday Saturday
Dates: Sept 9 - Oct 14– Session 1(A1-A6) Dates: Sept 11 - Oct 16– Session 1(A1-A4)
Oct 28 - Dec 9– Session 2(B1-B6) Oct 30 - Dec 11– Session 2(B1-B4)
No Class Date: Sept. 16. Nov 11 and Nov 25 No Class Date: Sept. 18 Nov 13 and Nov 27
Fee: $65.00 / 45 min class Fee: $65.00 / 45 min class
$75.00 / 60 min class
$75.00 / 60 min class Level II (Ages 10 - 15)
Lil' Movers w/parent (18 months - 3 years)
8:00 - 9:00a.m. 46003 A1/B1
10:00 - 10:45a.m. 46002 A1/B1
Lil' Movers w/parent (18 months - 3 years)
Lil' Movers w/parent (18 months - 3 years)
9:15 - 10:00a.m. 46003 A2/B2
11:00 - 11:45a.m. 46002 A2/B2 Tumbling and Stumbling (Ages 3 - 5)
Tumbling and Stumbling (Ages 3 - 5) 10:15 - 11:00p.m. 46003 A3/B3
3:00 - 3:45p.m. 46002 A3/B3 Movers & Shakers (Ages 5 - 7)
Tumbling and Stumbling (Ages 4 - 6) 11:15 - 12:15p.m. 46003 A4/B4
3:45 - 4:45p.m. 46002 A4/B4
Level I (Ages 7 - 10)
4:45 - 5:45p.m. 46002 A5/B5 Our gymnastics program is a combination of fun
Level II (Ages 10 - 15) and learning, fostering the benefits of strength and
5:45 - 6:45p.m. 46002 A6/B6 appreciation culminating into the ultimate goal of
flexibility and fitness. All classes are co-ed.
Instructor: Mrs. C and Staff
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Fall Fitness Schedule
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Oct 4—Dec 20 Oct 5—Dec 21 Oct 6—Dec 22 Oct 7— Dec 23 Oct 8—Dec 17 Oct 9—Dec 18
No Class: No Class: No Class:
9/6, 10/11 11/11, 11/25 11/26
Cardio Step Yoga
42402 A3 42110 B1 & B2
(Hetrick) $30 8:00-9:30am
7:00-7:45a.m. Creamer ($90)
10/7 - 11/4 10/16-12/18
Cardio Tone Cardio Tone Cardio Tone Zumba
42405 A1 42405 A2 42405 A3 42420 C1-D2
(Canetti) $50 (Canetti) $50 (Canetti) $50 (Prior) $8/class
8:30-9:25 a.m. 8:30-9:25 a.m. 8:00-8:50 a.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Deep Gentle Yoga Essentrics® Slow Flow Yoga Essentrics® Yoga Mini Series
42406 B1 & B2 42403 A1 42108 B1 & B2 42403 A2 32113 A2
(Beale) $90.00 (Armstrong)$50.00 (Beale) $90.00 (Armstrong)$50.00 (Creamer) $50.00
9:45—11:00a.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m. 9:45—11:00a.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m. 8:00-9:30a.m.
No Class 11/2 No Class 11/4 9/4 - 9/25
STRONGER Deep Tissue Release
Yoga 42404 A1
42109 A1 42108 C1
(Gaynor) $90.00 (Sico) $50 October 16 9:30-10:45
5:30-7:00 p.m. 9:30-10:30am (Beale) $15
No Class: 11/25
H.I.I.T Kickboxing
42402 A1 42402 A2 Yoga
(Hetrick) $35 (Hetrick) $35 42109 A2
6:00-7:00p.m. 6:00-7:00p.m. (Gaynor) 90.00
10/4 - 11/1 10/6 - 11/3 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Zumba Toning Strength & Stretch Zumba Strength & Stretch
42420 E1-F1 42415 A1 42420 A1-B3 42415 A2
(Prior) $8/class (Zergiebel) $50 (Prior) $8/class (Zergiebel) $50
7:15-8:15p.m. 6:00-7:00pm 6:00-7:00 p.m. 6:00-7:00pm
Programs in Purple: Class will be held MASK ARE REQUIRED TO
in person at the Community Center and BE WORN FOR INDOOR
will be streamed through Zoom.
B1– In person B2-Zoom link FITNESS CLASSES!
Programs in Red: Class will be held in Programs in Green: Zoom
person at Jabobs Beach. In case of Instructor sends Zoom link
inclement weather class will be moved
into the Community Center.
Programs in Blue:
Programs in Yellow: Class will be held Class will be held in person at
in person at Police Station Courts. In the community center.
case of inclement weather class will be
moved into the Community Center.
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Fitness Descriptions KICKBOXING: Combining punching and kicking combinations this class is designed to enhance your coordination, flexi- bility and cardio endurance. All fitness levels are welcome! Optional: 1lb Kickboxing Gloves. H.I.I.T.: Work as hard as you can for a specified period of time (30 seconds, 40 seconds, etc.) then recover for a specified period of time (20 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.). This technique is one of the best ways to burn fat and increase cardiovascular endurance in a short period of time. The class begins with a warm up, followed by 30 minutes of H.I.I.T., cool down, and stretch. Each class is different, focusing on different muscle groups, training techniques, and H.I.I.T. configurations. All fitness levels are welcome! Great class for beginners as modifications and intensity levels are easy to incorporate. CARDIO STEP Non Stop cardio featuring choreography designed to keep you MOVING! The class begins with a step warm up, followed by 30 - 35 minutes of cardio, cool down, and standing stretch. All Fitness levels are welcome, but a prior knowledge of step terminology is recommended. TABATA / KICKBOXING: TABATA: This class is one of best ways to improve your cardiovascular fitness in the least amount of time, as well as burn fat without causing your body to burn your own muscle tissue. The class begins with a warm up, followed by 30 - 40 minutes of interval training blasts, cool down, and stretch. Each class is different, focusing on different muscle groups, training techniques, and Tabata and H.I.I.T. configurations. SCULPT AND TONE: Offers a full body workout beginning with a light cardio warm up followed by strength and conditioning exercises layering on Pilates style movements. Lengthen and tone muscles while improving balance, increasing flexibility. CARDIO TONE: Cardio tone combines the definition of muscles and cardio exercise for a total body workout. Participants will improve car- dio endurance and increase muscle strength and flexibility. The workout will include resistance training to work different muscle groups . We will use weights, body bars and band combinations , finishing each class with floor work, core and stretching. TRIPLE PLAY Get intense and have some fun as we focus on three key formats - core, cardio & strength, all done within three 15 minute rounds. If you like variety this is the class for you! Get ready for step benches, punching bag, weights, kettle bells, bars, and more. Focus on proper alignment, controlled movements and proper form to ensure best results for all. Each class will start with a 5 minute warm up and end with a 10 minute cool down and active e recovery period. STRENGTH & STRETCH This class is an intense strength training workout using balls, weights, body bars, and bands. Designed to focus on strengthening and toning. All fitness levels welcome! YOGA : Hatha style practice which offers a slow flow and longer holds. Class offers an introduction to breathing (pranayama) and meditation. Practice will lend itself to all levels, beginner to seasoned yogi. ESSENTRICS: is a low impact workout that rebalances your body by simultaneously stretching and strengthening all your muscles. This dynamic stretching program develops lean, strong, flexible muscles and helps to unlock tight joints, with immediate benefits to your posture. ZUMBA: is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorpo- rate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — and resistance training. STRONGER: Join me as we squat, plank, lunge and utilize hand weights to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness. Bring a mat and your own hand weights if you have them or utilize those at the community center. All fitness levels wel- come. DEEP TISSUE RELEASE - feel brand new again. mobility and flexibility enhancement with foam rollers and lacrosse work followed my deep stretching. ( live option only) Fall 2021 www.guilfordparkrec.com Page 9
Active Adults 55+
TAI CHI #40228 CHAIR YOGA #40207
BALLROOM DANCE #40214-A1 Day: Tuesday and Friday Day: Wednesday
Date: Oct 5 - Dec 31 Date: Oct 6 — Dec 22
SORRY NO BALLROOM DANCE AT No Class: Nov 26 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
THIS TIME. A Beginner 10:00 - 11:00pm Instructor: Lynda Corcoran
Fee: $40 / $45 Non-Res
BALLROOM LINE DANCE #40210-A1 B Advanced 11:00 - 12:00pm Protect yourself from stiffness through a
Day: Tuesday (A2) program of gentle stretching, proper
Date: Oct 5 - Dec 14 C Inter 3 12:00 - 1:00pm breathing and relaxation techniques. Im-
Time: 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. prove your posture and sense of bal-
Day: Friday D Inter 1 1:00 - 2:00pm
ance to help reduce your risk of falling.
Date: Oct 8 - Dec 17 E Inter 2 2:00—3:00pm
No Class: Oct 22 & Nov 26 CREATIVE WRITING #40220
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Instructor: Martin Reichgut (FOR BEGINNERS)
Instructor:: Karen Pfrommer Fee: $60.00 one class/week
Fee: $30 / $35 Non-Res $105.00 two classes/week Day: Thursday
Remember those songs and dances you $120.00 three classes/week Date: Sept. 9—Oct 28
love and the wonderful memories they Non-Res. Add $10.00 Time: 1:00-3:00pm
invoke while having fun and getting fit. Come participate in this gentle form of Instructor: Nini Munro-Chmura
Come and Cha Cha to Tea for Two, Waltz exercise and moving meditation which Fee: $40.00 / $45.00 Non-Res
to Moon River and Mambo to Tequila. can benefit you physically, emotionally Come enjoy and learn how to paint pic-
Done in line format so no partner need- and mentally. A safe and effective way tures with words that flow. Dramatic im-
ed. to improve strength, flexibility, coordina- ages, outlandish metaphors and oh,
tion, memory, concentration and stress those wonderful verbs that pop off the
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS/ management. *This class is normally page. Create a story from your imagina-
WEIGHT TRAINING #40215 scheduled for the Exercise Room but on tion, write a poem that resembles a pas-
Day: Tuesday and Friday occasion will be moved to an alternative toral symphony, a memoir of your life’s
Date: Oct 5 - Dec 31 room* experiences or a play with interesting
No Class: Oct 22, Nov 26 characters.
Time: 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. OIL PAINTING 101 #40205
Instructor: Barbara Corso Day: Thursday
Fee: $55 / $60 Non-Res PICKLEBALL #40217
Date: Oct 7 - Dec 23 Dates: Oct 6—December 20
Excellent program for cardio and stretch- No Class Date: Nov 11 & 25
ing exercises. *This class is normally No Class: Oct 11 & Nov 26
Time: A1 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $20/ $30 Non-Res
scheduled for the Guilford/Whitfield A2 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Room but on occasion will be moved to Instructor: Emer Gearheart
an alternative room and class activities Monday:
Fee: $65 / $75 Non-Res A1 - 9:00am Beginner Adams
will be modified.* Explore the wonderful world of art by
starting with a black and white painting A2 - 10:00am Intermediate Adams
FRENCH CONVERSATION #40216 and progress to color. Express your crea-
Day: Monday tivity and have fun with other budding
Date: Oct 4— Dec 20 A3 - 11:00am Advanced Adams
artists.
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
No class: Oct 11 Wednesday:
SPANISH #40203 A4 - 9:00am Intermediate Adams
Instructor: Candace Routh Day: Friday
Fee: $35 / $45 Non-Res Date: Oct 8— Dec 17
Parlez-Vous Francais? Would you like to? A5 - 10:00am Intermediate Adams
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 pm.
Come join the French class! Some prior No class: Oct 22, Nov 26
exposure to French is desirable. Not a A6 - 11:00am Advanced Adams
Instructor: Elaine Jackson
grammar class but an opportunity to Fee: $35 / $45 Non-Res
learn conversational phrases and French This new program will prove to be fun A7 - 5:30pm Intermediate
culture. An extra 30 minutes at 10:00 is and exciting for both new and returning Guilford Lakes
set aside for dialog. student. Friday:
ITALIAN #40219 B1 - 9:00am Intermediate Adams
Day: Friday BODY WISE #40218
Date: Oct 8 - Dec 17 B2 - 10:00am Intermediate Adams
Day: Tuesday and Thursday
No Class: Oct 22 & Nov 26 Date: Sept 7- Dec 23
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. B3 - 11:00am Advanced Adams
No Class: Nov 11 & 26 Pickleball is a paddleball sport (similar to
Instructor: Elaine Jackson Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. racquet sport) that combines elements of
Fee: $35 / $45 Non-Res Where: Community Center badminton, table tennis and tennis. Two
All levels welcome. Explore Italy’s rich Instructor: Lynne Keyser or four players use solid paddles made of
culture of art, music and film, its fasci- Fee: $50 / $55 Non-Res wood or composite materials to hit a per-
nating history, it’s diverse environment A safe program of gentle exercise and forated polymer ball over the net. Great
and regional cuisines. Learn practical exercise and opportunity to make friends.
movement designed to increase flexibil-
phrases and expressions, enjoying all ity, muscle tone, bone density, and im-
things Italian. Benvenuti a tutti! prove circulation, balance and coordina-
tion.
Fall 2021 www.guilfordparkrec.com Page 10Staff Directory
Staff Title Email
Rick Maynard Parks & Recreation Director MaynardR@ci.guilford.ct.us
Ellen Clow Recreation Supervisor ClowE@ci.guilford.ct.us
Terry Holland-Buckley Senior’s Program Supervisor BuckleyT@ci.guilford.ct.us
Tony Annicelli Park Supervisor AnnicelliA@ci.guilford.ct.us
Taryn Erb Program Coordinator ErbT@ci.guilford.ct.us
Connor Negri Program Coordinator NegriC@ci.guilford.ct.us
Patti Haggerty Office Assistant HaggertyP@ci.guilford.ct.us
Jennifer Knight Administrative Assistant KnightJ@ci.guilford.ct.us
Shana Moore Receptionist Moores@ci.guilford.ct.us
Todd Rake Custodian RakeT@ci.guilford.ct.us
Program Information
NEW TO TOWN: Come in and find out what we have to offer. We have INCLUSION POLICY: The Recreation Department intends to comply
programs, classes, trips, and facilities for all ages. We will be happy to make an with the A.D.A. regulations. Participation in many of our non-adaptive pro-
appointment to show you around and explain any program of interest to you. grams is possible for those with special needs. Our programs and services are
We look forward to meeting you! designed to be consistent with the principles of inclusion, natural supports,
PAYMENT: Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. There normalization, and least restrictive environments. We request advance notice
is a $30 charge for all checks returned by the bank. Programs are not prorat- to ensure that any needed personalized accommodations will be met.
ed. Donations received will go to the Florence Chittenden Scholarship Fund SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarships are available for all programs based on eligi-
to help a needy child go to summer day camp. Non-Residents must add an bility, please inquire.
additional $10 per participant per program. OOPS!: We apologize in advance for any mistake you may find in this bro-
INCLEMENT WEATHER: If school is canceled due to inclement weather,
chure. Due to the continuous program information updates, rescheduling
programs scheduled between 7:00am and 11:00am are
issues, as well as other circumstances, some information is subject to change
cancelled. A decision to cancel after 11:00am will be at the discretion of the
or errors may occur.
Parks and Recreation Director and will be announced on the weather line
NOTE: All costs associated with the printing and mailing of this brochure are
(203)453-8134, www.guilfordparkrec.com and on
covered by program fees.
Channel 3,8 and 30. If school is delayed, programs/activities scheduled before
MAKEUP CLASSES: Every effort will be made to makeup any cancelled
10:30am will be canceled.
REFUND POLICY: Since programs are self-supporting and commitments class date. However, due to extenuating circumstances, this is not always pos-
need to be made to instructors and staff, the following is the department’s sible. We apologize for any inconvenience. No refunds will be given.
refund policy. Please read carefully before registering for a program. PARTICIPATION: Participants may only attend the day and time of the
• A full refund will automatically be given for any program cancelled by the program for which they are registered. Only persons registered in a
Department. program may participate in that program.
• A partial refund may be given when requested in writing up to one week CANCELLATION POLICY: We reserve the right to set a minimum and
prior to the start of a program. maximum for each program and to cancel any program due to low enrollment
• Once the decision has been made to run a particular program, no refund will or weather conditions. One week prior to a program start date a decision will
be given unless there is a medical emergency and a doctor’s note must be pro- be made to cancel or run the program.
vided. No refunds will be given for any used portion of a program.
Help us raise our remaining goal to
move forward with the building of
the Splash Pad at Jacobs Beach !
Page 11Contact Information/Registration Form
PARKS AND RECREATION Nathanael B. Greene Community Center
COMMISSION MEMBERS Office Hours: Monday through Friday
32 Church Street
Rose Dostert, Chairman 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Claire Kinkade-Dunn, Vice Chairman Guilford, CT 06437
Laura Hartman Phone: (203) 453-8068
Fax: (203) 453-8456
John Jagielski
Weather Line: (203) 453-8134
Tara Hunt-Melvin www.guilfordparkrec.com
Suzanne McDermott
Lawrence Rooney
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