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Winter 2023 Volume 45, Issue 1
Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture
Ruthanne Fuller, Mayor Mark Kelly, Special Needs Director
Nicole Banks, Commissioner, Parks & Recreation Karen Peirce, Associate Director
Newton Parks & Recreation Department, 246 Dudley Road, Newton MA 02459 • (617) 796-1538
1978-2023
Happy 45th Anniversary!
The 45th anniversary of the Newton Parks & Recreation Sadly, we lost our dear friend
Department’s therapeutic recreation program is set and Athletes Unlimited Board
to begin. We plan on commemorating this special Member Paula Clancy. Paula
milestone on Wednesday, May 10th at our Awards has been involved with Athletes
Ceremony. The summer of 2023 also marks the 45th Unlimited since her son Kevin
anniversary of Camp Echo Bridge. We are grateful joined the program as a child.
and thankful for our rich history of athletes, campers, That was over 40 years ago.
coaches, staff members, volunteers, and community When Kevin passed away unex-
supporters that have all made Newton a stronger and pectedly in 1991, she stepped
more inclusive place to live and play. right up and became the trea-
surer of our non-profit. She said
Speaking of milestones, the O’Hara family went over it helped her in the healing pro-
$1M dollars raised for Newton Athletes Unlimited cess to see the athletes thriving. For 25+ years she paid
through Paddy’s Road Race over the past 21 years. The every bill, deposited every donation, balanced the books,
O’Hara’s outstanding leadership and enthusiasm for and prepared the taxes. She generously shared her time
the race and our program is unapparelled. Please help and financial expertise for the benefit of all our athletes
us thank and congratulate them next time you are in and families. Athletes Unlimited is forever grateful for her
O’Hara’s and Paddy’s restaurants. dedication and service. She will be dearly missed.
On behalf of Newton Athletes Unlimited, we thank
you for your long-standing support and for being
an important part of our program’s 45-year history.
We wish you and your family a healthy and joyous
holiday season. Mark & Karen
ATHLETES UNLIMITED
Find us at:
Mark Kelly, Director mkelly@newtonma.gov 617-796-1527
With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation Karen Peirce, Associate Director kpeirce@newtonma.gov 617-796-1538
Newton Athletes Unlimited thanks and recognizes Website: newtonathletesunlimited.org
The O’Hara Family Volunteer information: athletesunlimited.volunteerhub.com
For raising over $1 million dollars through Paddy’s Road Race Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NewtonAthletesUnlimited
YouTube: NewtonAthletesUnlimited
Online Registration: newtonmarec.com
Volunteer
Get Together
& Training
Tuesday, January 31 6:00-7:30
Zervas School Cafetorium
All volunteers are invited to attend
to meet each other, have a nice
dinner and learn more about how to
best meet the needs of athletes with
disabilities.
Email Karen to RSVP and more
information will be sent to you.
Kpeirce@newtonma.gov
Camp Echo Bridge
Summer Fun!
RECREATION ACADEMIC
& LEISURE ENRICHMENT
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
An inclusive summer program that bridges recreation and academics in the summertime.
Day Camp: STRUCTURED
Wednesday July 5 – Friday August 11
ACTIVITIES
Overnight Trip: Monday August 14 – Friday August 18
Swimming at Crystal Lake Sports Field Trip Fridays
REGISTRATION BEGINS ONLINE at 5:30pm, Wednesday February 1, 2023
Math Madness Language Arts All Stars Social Club
SUMMER PROGRAM FAIR
Playground
Sunday January 29,Special
2023, Event Wed. Afternoons
Newton North HS, Inside Games
12:00-3:00PM
Music/Drama Gym Arts & Crafts
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DAY CAMP
Floor Hockey, Cheerleading, Instructional Swim
Tigers Floor Hockey Cheerleading
The Tigers will spend their Saturdays this winter NEW LOCATION
playing their favorite game of floor hockey with If you are upbeat, enthusiastic and love to jump and
coaches Andy and Dan. Occasional challenge flags shout then the Cheer Team is for you. Have fun,
will be thrown down for an athletes vs parents learn cheers and dance routines as well as meet new
competition which are always a great time. Come for friends. You will even get to cheer for the Tigers and
the fun, exercise and friendship. Pointsetters basketball teams and compete in the
When: Saturdays, 10:00-11:30am Kevin Clancy Cheer Competition. Bring a water bottle
Location: Emerson Community Center and wear sneakers.
Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28 When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30
February 4, 11, 18, 25 Location: Lower Falls Community Center
March 4, 11, 25 (no program 18th) 545 Grove St. Newton Lower Falls
Ages: 21-36 Dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25
Cost: $40 Resident $50 Non-Resident February 1, 8, 15 (no program 22nd)
March 1, 8, 15
Saturday, March 18th Kevin Clancy
Basketball Tournament Time TBA
Ages: 16 & Up
Cost: $40 Resident $50 Non-Resident
Instructional Swim Lessons
Spring Session
The Newton North swim staff and volunteers will
be instructing. This is a great opportunity for athletes
wanting to learn basic swim skills. Please bring a
towel and bathing suit each week. Parents are asked
to assist with changing in the locker room.
When: Sundays 9:15am – 9:45am
Location: Newton North H.S.
REGISTRATION
Use the Main entrance near the circle.
Dates: February 5, 12
IS IMPORTANT
(no program 2/19 & 2/26)
March 5, 12, 19, 26 Please register prior to coming to programs
April 2 or call to find out if space is available.
Ages: 5-15 Programs fill quickly and we do not want
Cost: $80 Resident $90 Non-Resident you to miss out!
(Fee is subsidized by Athletes Unlimited)
Did you know that if you are an Amazon
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Unlimited to your Smile Prime.
Register by mail or online at
newtonmarec.com
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Basketball
Youth Basketball Pointsetters Basketball
NEW LOCATION The Pointsetters will take to the hard court for
Get ready for basketball season! You will learn skills another season of basketball at a new location, the
in dribbling, shooting, passing and will play a game Emerson Community Center. Coaches Janet and
each week. This program must have a minimum Nate will get you ready for the Andrea Josephson
of 10 people registered in order to run. The basketball game and the Kevin Clancy Basketball
season ends with the team playing in the Kevin Tournament. Team is co-ed. Bring a water bottle and
Clancy Basketball Tournament Saturday, March 18th wear sneakers.
at Newton North High School.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30PM When: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30PM
Location: Lower Falls Community Center Location: Mackenzie Center,
545 Grove St. Newton Lower Falls Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 1337 Centre St.
Dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25 Enter from the parking lot in the rear and
February 1, 8, 15 (No program 22nd) use the door on the left.
March 1, 8, 15 Dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25
Saturday, March 18th Kevin Clancy February 1, 8, 15 (No program 22nd)
Basketball Tournament Time TBA March 1, 8, 15
Ages: 7-12 & 13-21 Teams will be split by age. (15th is the Andrea Josephson Game)
Cost: $40 Resident $50 Non-Resident Ages: 18 & Up
Saturday, March 18th Kevin Clancy
Tournament Time TBA
Tigers Basketball Cost: $40 Resident $50 Non-Resident
The Tigers will take to the hard court for another
season of basketball with coaches Dan, Andy and
Mike. The team will be practicing getting ready for
Celtics Basketball
the Andrea Josephson basketball game and the Kevin The inclusive co-ed structure of pick-up ball was
Clancy Basketball Tournament. Team is co-ed. Bring a a huge success and we plan to offer that again for
water bottle and wear sneakers. the Celtics. We are looking for players and former
When: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30PM Celtic players as well as coaches, friends and family
Location: Mackenzie Center, members who want to come out and play pick up ball
Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 1337 Centre St. with the Celtics! High school and college basketball
Enter from the parking lot in the rear and teams are welcome to join us. Each week we will
use the door on the left. have a brief warm up before splitting into unified
Dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25 teams to play two or three games together. Bring a
February 1, 8, 15 (No program 22nd) water bottle and wear sneakers.
March 1, 8, 15 When: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM
(15th is Andrea Josephson Game) Location: Mackenzie Center,
Saturday, March 18th Kevin Clancy Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 1337 Centre St.
Basketball Tournament Time TBA Enter from the parking lot in the rear and
Ages 21-36 use the door on the left.
Cost: $40 Resident $50 Non-Resident Dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15 (No program 22nd)
March 1, 8, 15
(15th is the Andrea Josephson Game)
Saturday, March 18th Kevin Clancy
Tournament Time TBA
Ages: 21 & Up
Cost: $40 Resident $50 Non-Resident
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Ski, Color, Zoom Art, Squash
Family Ski Day Coloring Club
New England Disabled Sports at The practice of coloring generates wellness, quietness
and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills,
Loon Mountain the senses and creativity. Coloring brings out our
imagination and takes us back to our childhood. It will
We are off to New Hampshire for a day of skiing with also give you a chance to be with friends in a relaxing
New England Disabled Sports at Loon Mountain. low-key setting.
We will charter an accessible coach bus to ride in When: Sundays, 1:00-2:00pm
style from Newton. Athletes will have a lesson in Location: Emerson Community Center
the morning eat lunch and another lesson in the 45 Pettee St.
afternoon. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate Newton Upper Falls
or expert skier they have a coach to meet your needs Dates: January 8
and are dedicated to making skiing accessible for February 5
all. Parents, siblings, volunteers and friends of the March 5
program are welcome to join us on the trip. The Ages: 16 & Up
$100/$110 rate is only for Newton Athletes Unlimited Cost: $10 Resident
participants. Snowboarding, snow tubing, cross $15 Non-Resident
country skiing and snow shoeing are also possibilities
so get ready to have some winter fun at Loon. More
information will be sent upon registration.
When: Sunday 7:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Loon Mountain, Lincoln, NH
Zoom Art
Last year we had so much fun creating amazing works
Date: January 29, 2023 of art on zoom we decided to continue doing this
Ages: 5 & Up program once a month through the winter.
Cost: $100.00 Resident $110 Non Resident When: Sundays, 1:00-2:00pm
(Includes transportation, rental, Location: Zoom link can be found on page 6
lift ticket and 4 hour lesson) Dates: January 15, February 12, March 12
Ages: 12 & Up
Cost: FREE
Squash Clinic at Fessenden
No not the squash you eat but the game. Squash is a
racket and ball sport played by two or four players in a
four-walled court with a small, hollow, rubber ball. The
players alternate in striking the ball with their rackets
onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court.
The objective of the game is to hit the ball in such a
way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return.
Fessenden students and the Squash Team coaches will
SCHOLARSHIPS be putting on a clinic for our athletes to introduce them
AVAILABLE to the sport of Squash. No experience necessary.Safety
glasses or goggles will be provided and must be worn
No one will be denied access to programs due to during play. Limited to 20.
inability to pay. When: Saturday, February 4, 10:00-11:30AM
Scholarships are available from Location Fessenden School Squash Courts
Newton Athletes Unlimited. Ages: 12 & Up
Call or email Karen kpeirce@newtonma.gov Cost: $10 Resident $15 Non-Resident
617.796.1538
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Social Events
Cooking at Create A Cook Valentine Dance
Join us for a small group cooking class at Create a Cook It’s that special time of year when Valentine’s is drawing near
where you will create a delicious dinner to take home Join us for a night of dancing and fun with friends.
with you. Eat dinner before coming to the program. There will also be Valentine arts and crafts projects to
This program is being subsidized by Athletes create. Festive dress is encouraged. Dessert and drinks
Unlimited. Only sign up for one of the sessions. will be served.
When: Session 1: Monday Feb 13 When: Friday, February 10, 6:30-8:00PM
Session 2: Tuesday Feb 14 Location: Emerson Community Center
Session 3: Monday Feb 27 45 Pettee Street Newton Upper Falls
Session 4: Tuesday Feb 28 Ages: 13 & up
Time: 6:30-8:00PM Cost: $5
Ages: 12 & Up
Cost: $50 Resident $60 Non-Resident Bingo is Back
Bowling - Adult Social February School Vacation week we are offering
a friends and family Bingo night at the American
at American Flatbread in Brighton Legion Post 440. There will be Cabot’s Ice Cream
Join your friends for an early evening of bowling and prizes for the Bingo winners. Everyone is
at American Flatbread’s in Brighton. Cost includes welcome but registration is required.
bowling shoes, soft drinks, pizza and staffing. This
When: Tuesday, February 21, 6:30-8:00PM
program is limited to 30 participants.
Location: American Legion Post 440, 295 California
When: Sunday, January 22, 4:00-6:00PM
St.
Location: American Flatbread’s Brighton
Ages: 10 & up
76 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135
Cost: $10
Ages: 18 & up
Cost: $30
Bowling - Youth Social
at American Flatbread in Brighton
Join your friends for an early evening of bowling
at American Flatbread’s in Brighton. Cost includes
bowling shoes, soft drinks, pizza and staffing. This
program is limited to 30 participants.
When: Sunday, February 5th, 4:00-6:00PM
Location: American Flatbread’s Brighton
76 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135
New Year’s Dance Party
Everyone is welcome to join the Squad for a fun night
Ages: 8 -17
of music and dancing welcoming the New Year!
Cost: $30
Welcome 2023 Dance Party
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Boston College Women’s Hockey On Zoom, 7:00-8:00PM
Join us for a night out cheering on the Boston College
Women’s Hockey Team vs University of Vermont. Dance Party Zoom Link
When: Friday, January 27, 2023 6:00-7:30PM
Arrive at 5:45PM
Location: Conte Forum at Boston College https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5554321212
Entrance off of Beacon Street https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5554321212
pwd=NkFGRk1OUE9lVkRKQ0hUZGg2Z3pQQT09
Ages: 18 & up pwd=NkFGRk1OUE9lVkRKQ0hUZGg2Z3pQQT09
Meeting ID: 555 432 1212
Cost: $5.00 Meeting ID: 555 432 1212
Passcode: 12121234
Passcode: 12121234
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Newton Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation
Winter 2023 Adult Program Registration Form
(Please write clearly in pen)
Name __________________________________________________ Date of Birth ________________________ Age ___________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone________________________________________ Participant Cell Phone______________________________________
Parent Phone________________________________________ Group Residence Phone____________________________________
Parent Email__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Participant Email_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Group Residence Email__________________________________________________________________________________________
Programs Ages Resident Non-Resident Check Off
1. Tigers Floor Hockey 21-36 $40 $50 1__________
2. Instructional Swim 5-15 $80 $90 2__________
3. Cheerleading 16 & Up $40 $50 3__________
4. Youth Basketball 7-21 $40 $50 4__________
5. Tigers Basketball 21–36 $40 $50 5__________
6. Pointsetters Basketball 8 & Up $40 $50 6__________
7. Celtics Basketball 24 & Up $40 $50 7__________
8. Family Ski Day 5 & Up $100 $110 8__________
9. Coloring Club 16 & Up $10 $15 9__________
10. Zoom Art 12 & Up FREE FREE 10_________
11. Squash Clinic 12 & Up $10 $15 11_________
12. BC Women’s Hockey 18 & Up $5 $5 12_________
13. Family Bingo 10 & Up $10 $10 13_________
14. Valentine Dance 13 & Up $5 $5 14_________
15. Adult Bowling 18 & Up $30 $30 15_________
16. Youth Bowling 8-17 $30 $30 16_________
17. Welcome 2023 Dance All Ages FREE FREE 17_________
18. Cooking Session 1 Feb 13 12 & Up $50 $60 18_________
19. Cooking Session 2 Feb 14 12 & Up $50 $60 19_________
20. Cooking Session 3 Feb 27 12 & Up $50 $60 20_________
21. Cooking Session 4 Feb 28 12 & Up $50 $60 21_________
Total Amount of Check Enclosed $ _________
Make all checks payable to: CITY OF NEWTON
Mail registration forms and payment to: Newton Parks and Recreation 246 Dudley Road Newton, MA 02459
or go to https://newtonma.myrec.com and register online.
CONSENT FORM
Parental Consent, Release from Liability and Indemnity for Newton Parks and Recreation Special Needs Program
I/we, the undersigned father and mother, or guardian(s) of ____________________________________, a minor, do hereby consent to his/
her participation in the Therapeutic Recreation Program of the Newton Parks & Recreation Department. I/we forever RELEASE, acquit,
discharge and covenant to hold harmless the City of Newton, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its
successors, departments, officers, employees, servants and agents, of and from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims, demands,
damages, costs, loss of services, expenses and compensation on account of, or in any way growing out of, directly or indirectly, all known
and unknown personal injuries or property damages which I/we may now or hereafter have as the parent(s) or guardian(s) of said minor,
and also all claims or rights of actions or damages which said minor has or hereafter may acquire, either before or after his/her participation
in Therapeutic Recreation Program. FURTHERMORE, I/we hereby agree to protect the City of Newton and its successors, departments,
officers, employees, servants and agents against any and all claims for damages, compensation or otherwise on the part of said minor
growing out of or resulting from injury to said minor in connection with his/her participation in the Therapeutic Recreation Program and
to INDEMNIFY, reimburse or make good to the City of Newton or its successors, departments, officers, employees, servants and agents
any loss or damage or cost, including attorney’s fees, the City of Newton or its representatives may have to pay if any litigations arise from
said minor’s participation in and field trips with, the said Therapeutic Recreation Program.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN RELATIONSHIP DATE
Photo Release: For all participants in any program. Permission is given for my child’s picture to be taken with the possibility
of being published, reproduced or otherwise used for publicity, educational or other purposes. Yes_____ No_____
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Newton Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation
Winter 2023 Adult Program Registration Form
(Please write clearly in pen)
Medical Diagnosis _________________________________________________________________________________
Primary Care Physician _____________________________________________________________________________
Known allergies to food_____________________________________________________________________________
Known allergies to medicine _________________________________________________________________________
Does Participant have seizures? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, how often? ____________________________________
What type? _______________________________________________________________________________________
Date of last seizure _________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name __________________________________________________________________________
Telephone ________________________________________________________________________________________
List all medications participant is taking below:
Please note: Data provided on this form is for information purposes only. In the event of an emergency this form will be
given to medical personnel. Newton Parks & Recreation Department is not authorized to administer any medications.
Medication Time Dosage
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Winter 2023 Calendar
January
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Youth Basketball Tigers Floor Hockey
HAPPY NEW YEAR Cheerleading Ice Skating
Tigers, Pointsetters,
Celtics Basketball
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Instructional Youth Basketball Ice Skating Tigers Floor Hockey
Swimming Cheerleading
Coloring Club Tigers, Pointsetters,
Celtics Basketball
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Instructional Youth Basketball Ice Skating Tigers Floor Hockey
Martin Luther King Day
Swimming Cheerleading
Zoom Art Tigers, Pointsetters,
Celtics Basketball
Instructional 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Swimming Youth Basketball Ice Skating Boston College Tigers Floor Hockey
Adult Bowling Cheerleading Women’s Hockey Game
Tigers, Pointsetters,
Celtics Basketball
Instructional 29 30 31
Swimming
Loon Mt Family Ski Trip
Summer Program
Fair Newton North HS
February
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
Youth Basketball Ice Skating Tigers Floor Hockey
Cheerleading Squash Clinic
Tigers, Pointsetters,
Celtics Basketball
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Instructional Youth Basketball Ice Skating Valentine Dance Tigers Floor Hockey
Swimming Session 2 Cheerleading
Coloring Club Tigers, Pointsetters,
Youth Bowling Celtics Basketball
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Instructional Cooking Session 1 Cooking Session 2 Youth Basketball Tigers Floor Hockey
Swimming Valentine’s Day Cheerleading
Zoom Art Tigers, Pointsetters,
Celtics Basketball
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
President’s Day Family Bingo Night Tigers Floor Hockey
S c h o o l V a c at i o n W e e k
26 27 28
Cooking Session 3 Cooking Session 4
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Winter 2023 Calendar
March
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
Youth Basketball Tigers Floor Hockey
Cheerleading
Tigers, Pointsetters,
Celtics Basketball
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Instructional Swim Youth Basketball Tigers Floor Hockey
Coloring Club Cheerleading
Tigers, Pointsetters,
Celtics Basketball
12 13 14 Youth Basketball 15 16 17 18
Instructional Swim Cheerleading St. Patrick’s Day Kevin Clancy
Zoom Art Tigers, Pointsetters, Basketball
Celtics Basketball Tournament
Andrea Josephson Game
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Instructional Swim Tigers Floor Hockey
26 27 28 29 30 31
Instructional Swim
10Unlimited Fun!
11SPONSOR AN ATHLETE
[ ] $25.00 Friend of the program
[ ] $40.00 Program Scholarship for one athlete
[ ] $100.00 Two uniforms for athletes
[ ] $300.00 Camp Echo Bridge Day Camp Scholarship
[ ] _______ Other Amount
SPONSOR AN EVENT
2023 Kevin Clancy Basketball Tournament Sponsorship (March 18)
[ ] $100 Friend, includes name recognition in Event Program Book
[ ] $250 Signature Sponsor, includes Quarter Page recognition in Event Program Book
[ ] $500 Gold Sponsor, includes Half Page recognition in Event Program Book
[ ] $1,000 Platinum Sponsors, includes Full Page recognition in the Event Program Book
[ ] $5,000 Presenting Sponsor, name included in event title
2023 Awards Ceremony Sponsorship (May 10)
[ ] $100 Friend, includes name recognition in Event Program Book
[ ] $250 Signature Sponsor, includes Quarter Page recognition in Event Program Book
[ ] $500 Gold Sponsor, includes Half Page recognition in Event Program Book
[ ] $1,000 Platinum Sponsors, includes Full Page recognition in the Event Program Book
[ ] $5,000 Presenting Sponsor, name included in event title
DREAM BUILDER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
[ ] $500/Friend Includes Friend Sponsorship and name recognition in all event program books.
[ ] $1,000/Signature Includes Signature Sponsorship and Quarter Page recognition in all event program books.
[ ] $2,000/Gold Includes Gold Sponsorship and Half Page recognition in all event program books.
[ ] $3,000/Platinum Includes Platinum Sponsorship and Full Page recognition in all event program books.
[ ] $5,000/Premier Includes Platinum Sponsorship in all events and commemorative stone thank you plaque.
[ ] $10,000/Benefactor Includes Presenting Sponsorship of the Kevin Clancy Basketball Tournament
and the Awards Celebration.
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