MILLIS RECREATION Winter Programs 2022 - Millis MA
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Preschool Programs MOMMY AND ME GYMNASTICS–Shen’s Gymnastics following areas: balance, agility, coordination, technical skills, gross Academy motor skills, physical development, social skills, self-confidence, A fun, instructor-led gymnastics classes for toddlers aged 18 communication, and teamwork. Maximum 12. months – 3 years and their mom or dad. This 50-minute class Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Ages: 2-5 brings the parents onto the floor amidst the excitement. A small Tuesdays, 1/11-2/15 6 weeks student/teacher ratio is kept for personal attention. We have 10:30-11:15 am Fee: $75 small preschool-sized equipment for children this age including: rings, bars, ladders and slide. Kids also love using our zip line and PRESCHOOL INTRO trampoline in this class. The instructor will set up different obstacle TO SOCCER–F.A.S.T. courses each week especially designed to help with locomotion Athletics skills and hand-eye coordination. Our soccer program will Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St, Holliston MA teach the fundamental Ages: 18 months-3 skills of dribbling, Session I trapping, passing Mondays, 1/3-2/7 9:30 am 6 weeks and shooting. The Thursdays, 1/6-2/10 9:30 am 6 weeks students will work on Saturdays, 1/8-2/12 9:00 am 6 weeks these fundamentals Session II through a variety of Mondays, 2/14-3/28 9:30 am 7 weeks unique, nontraditional Thursdays, 2/17-3/31 9:30 am 7 weeks games. Parents are also Saturdays, 2/19-4/2 9:00 am 7 weeks encouraged to participate Fee: $131 for 6 week session; $151 for 7 week session if their child needs the extra support. Minimum SUPERKIDS GYMNASTICS–Shen’s Gymnastics Academy 3/maximum 16. A 60-minute, energetic, fun, gymnastics class for preschool and Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Ages: 3-6 kindergarten-aged kids. Children, ages 3-6 participate in this class Tuesdays, 1/11-2/8 5 classes while their parents watch from the seating area. The kids get lots Time: 11:30-12:15pm Fee: $70 of personal attention and lots of turns on the apparatus such as trampoline, balance beam, rings, vault, bars, and tumble track. The PRESCHOOL MINISPORTS–F.A.S.T. Athletics instructor will set up an obstacle course designed to teach basic This program is a combination of warm-up games and sports such gymnastics skills. Kids will also improve their locomotion skills, as soccer, kickball, and t-ball. It will ease children into learning hand-eye coordination, social skills, taking turns and listening the basics of all these great games as well as teaching them the skills, all while they are having fun, getting exercise, and learning importance of team work! Each class F.A.S.T. Athletics will have gymnastics! new and exciting games planned for the students. Minimum 8/ Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St, Holliston MA. maximum 16. Ages: 3-5 Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Ages: 3-6 Session I Session I Mondays, 1/3-2/ 10:30 am 6 weeks Tuesdays, 1/11-2/8 5 classes Thursdays, 1/6-2/10 10:30 am 6 weeks 12:30-1:15 pm Fridays, 1/7-2/11 4:30 pm 6 weeks Session II Saturdays, 1/8-2/12 11:00 am 6 weeks Tuesdays, 3/1-3/29 5 classes Session II 10:30-11:15 am Fee: $70 Mondays, 2/14-3/28 10:30 am 7 weeks Thursdays, 2/17-3/31 10:30 am 7 weeks PRESCHOOL INTRO TO T-BALL–F.A.S.T. Athletics Fridays, 2/18-4/1 4:30 pm 7 weeks Let’s take a walk through the fundamental of America’s favorite Saturdays, 2/19-4/2 11:00 am 7 weeks pastime. The children will learn the basic skills in fielding, throwing, Fee: $150 for 6 week session; $174 for 7 week session hitting and base running. In addition, they will play games such as home run derby, last one standing, and running bases. This is an easy introduction into t-ball where learning and skill development TINYTYKES–Challenger Sports are our priorities. Minimum 8/maximum 16. An innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2-5 years to the basic skills of soccer. Both Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Ages: 3-6 our Cubs (2-3 years) and our Lions (4-5) modules use fundamental Tuesdays, 3/1-3/29 5 classes soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the 11:30 am – 12:15 pm Fee: $70 2
Youth Programs ENGINEERING WORKSHOP–Wicked Cool for Kids KARATE - Beginner & Advanced – Master Julie Guido & Wicked Cool engineers will be put to the task to build things that Master Christine Howard go. Explore the engineering and design process to build balloon Learn the art of Kempo Karate. This six-week program offers powered cars, hovercrafts, and magnet powered JunkBots. We’ll beginner and advanced levels. The beginner level teaches age- add in some tall towers, catapults, and bridges and a house for a appropriate self-defense techniques; the advanced level is for superhero. Minimum 8/maximum 14. students who have previously taken Karate and focuses on more Veterans Memorial Building, Room 18 difficult age-appropriate self-defense techniques. Both levels teach important life skills, such as confidence, self- control, and patience. Grades: K-5 The biggest benefit to karate is that it is an individual sport in which Mondays, 1/31-3/14 (no class 2/21) 6 sessions each student works at his or her own pace. The last class will include 4:00-5:00 pm Fee: $135 a test during which the students will demonstrate the skills they have learned during the program. At the conclusion of the test, the LEGO ROBOTICS 1:In the Wild—Wicked Cool for Kids students will earn their rank, which, depending on their level, will The We-Do Robotics system features LEGO models that incorporate be either a stripe or a belt. working motors and sensors with simple programming software. Medway Burke School Gym, 16 Cassidy Lane, Medway Kids will work as scientists and engineers to build, program, and test Ages: 5-13 working models. Building dancing birds, drumming monkeys, and Fridays, 1/21 – 3/4 (no class 2/25) 6 weeks roaring lions to learn about simple machines, complex motion, and 4:00-4:50 pm Fee: $60 the concept of randomness. Minimum 8/maximum 14. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 18 Grades: 1-5 Mondays, 1/31-3/14 (no class 2/21) 6 sessions 5:00-6:00 pm Fee: $135 LEGO JR. BUILDERS—Wicked Cool for Kids This introductory K-1 LEGO set allows learning through creativity and constructionism using standard sized Lego bricks, plates, and minifigures. Activities focus on cross-curricular learning through design, building, and classification. Earn your builder’s license to construct a bridge, build a wheelchair, and create a machine that you invent. Use language skills to set a scene and build with sounds. Minimum 8/maximum 14. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 18 Grades: K-1 Wednesdays, 2/2-3/16 (no class 2/23) 6 sessions 4:00-5:00 pm Fee: $135 BEGINNER GUITAR—Angela’s School of Performing Arts Welcome to Angela’s School of Performing Arts, a different kind of studio that will bring music into the lives of your child in a comfortable and educational way. Learn to play guitar. We start at age 5, making music fun! Learn an appreciation for music and performing. Note reading, chords and songs to sing. A rental guitar is included in this 4-week session. Music can help develop self- esteem and enrich one’s life. Call 508 376-4099 for appointment. 280 Ridge Street, Millis Ages: 5-8 508 376-4099 Fee: $120/session Register Online www.millisma.gov Under Recreation Dept. 3
LEARN TO SKATE—Norfolk Arena SYNCHRONIZED SKATING—Norfolk Arena The U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program was created to be the This program is a fantastic way to introduce the team sport of best beginning ice-skating program in the world. It is designed to synchronized skating to anyone participating in group lessons or serve the needs of both recreational and competitive skaters. The at the beginner levels. Block, circle, line, wheel and intersection curriculum keeps skaters enthusiastic about learning from the time are the five elements, and each are performed with prescribed they begin lessons until the time they reach their goals. Each lesson handholds. As skaters advance through the various levels, they will will consist of 25 minutes of instruction as well as 25 minutes of learn how to transition properly between elements using multiple “supervised” practice time. holds. Program Objectives Session I • Provide an engaging and safe skating experience for the beginner Sundays, 1/9-2/27 11:00 am - 12:10 pm 8 weeks • Teach correct technique of the simple basic elements Session II Sundays, 3/6-4/24 11:00 am – 12:20 pm 7 weeks • Promote health and physical fitness (no class 4/17) All skaters require the following equipment: Fee: $250/session (7 week); $275/session (8 week) • Skates THEATER ON ICE—Norfolk Arena • Helmet The core components of Theater on Ice include choreography, • Gloves skating movements, and the camaraderie shared between skaters • Snow Pants at the introductory level. Skaters will perform their “performance” at the end of the session for their Parents and “Learn to Skate” Skates and helmets are available for rent or purchase in the Norfolk participants. Ice Arena Pro Shop www.norfolkarena.com/proshop.html (Phone: 508-528-6700). Session I Sundays, 1/9-2/27 11:00 am – 12:10 pm 8 weeks General Information: Session II • General Information Sundays, 3/6-4/24 11:00 am – 12:20 pm 7 weeks • Make up sessions will not be offered for skaters who forget (no class 4/17) their equipment. Fee: $250/session (7 weeks); $275/session (8 weeks) • Refunds will not be offered for any reason. That includes ill- ness, injury or non-enjoyment of the program. BRIDGE CLASS—Norfolk Arena This class is for skaters who are Basic 4 and higher. • If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, a make-up Session I class will be offered. Tuesdays, 1/4-2/22 4:00-4:50 pm 8 weeks • The student/teacher ratio is 1:12. Session II • Classes held at Norfolk Arena, 1 Dean Street Norfolk, MA 02056 Tuesdays, 3/1-4/19 10:00-10:50 am 8 weeks Session III Norfolk Ice Arena, 1 Dean St., Norfolk Tuesdays 4/26-6/14 4:00-4:50 pm 8 weeks All Ages (grouped accordingly) Fee: $265/session Session I *Tuesdays, 1/4-2/22 5:00-5:50 pm 8 weeks FUTSAL CLINICS—Challenger Sports Wednesdays, 1/5-2/23 1:00-1:50 pm 8 weeks Allow our professional coaches to run groups of 12-15 maximum Saturdays, 1/8-2/26 10:00-10:50 am 8 weeks through the indoor soccer phenomenon that is Futsal. Futsal can Sundays, 1/9-2/27 10:00-10:50 am 8 weeks help improve players decision making skills, provide players with Session II more touches on the ball, develop the confidence in players to *Tuesdays, 3/1-4/19 5:00-5:50 pm 8 weeks go 1v1 against their opponent and allow players to be creative in Wednesdays, 3/2-4/20 1:00-1:50 pm 8 weeks getting around their opposition. Maximum 15. Saturdays, 3/5-4/23 10:00-10:50 am 8 weeks Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Ages: 7-12 Sundays,3/6-4/24 10:00-10:50 am 7 weeks Wednesdays, 1/12-2/16 6 sessions (no class 4/17) 3:00-4:00 pm Fee: $85 Session III *Tuesdays, 4/26-6/14 5:00-5:50 pm 8 weeks Wednesdays, 4/27-6/15 1:00-1:50 pm 8 weeks Sundays, 5/1-6/19 5:00-5:50 pm 7 weeks Fee: $150/session (7 weeks); $165/session (8 weeks) Register Online *LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY IS OFFERED DURING THE TUESDAY LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM—All ages MUST PASS BASIC 2 www.millisma.gov Under Recreation Dept. 4
FREERUNNING AND PARKOUR – Wu Xing Kung Fu TEEN GIRLS BOXING-Amy Gagne NEW Beginners and experienced Freerunners welcome! We teach Get your body and mind moving this winter after school one day a Parkour in a graduated, fun setting that puts safety first, using mats week! You will learn basic boxing skills and drills, a little bit of self- and other equipment to help acquire skill and confidence. Build defense and a whole lot of empowerment! Not only is Boxing a strength and gain flexibility as you learn how to interact safely with WHOLE body exercise... it can help build confidence & relieve some the environment. Learn break falls, cartwheels, rolls and more to anxiety. Wraps & Gloves provided for classes or you can purchase & disperse energy from jumps or falls; learn how to use the principles bring your own. Please wear exercise appropriate clothes and bring of stride, precision and wall running to plot your course. We stress water. Come see what it’s all about! Limit 8. efficiency, flow and the ability to change levels smoothly while Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Grades 7-8 maintaining momentum. Parkour is a great exercise for the mind Tuesdays, 2/22-3/22 6 weeks and body- it develops willpower, control, drive, humility, focus and 3:00-4:00 pm Fee: $120 balance. It also promotes body awareness, strengthens the core and fosters better metabolism, and all while having a fun workout NOVICE GIRLS GYMNASTICS CLASS--Shen’s with great people! Gymnastics Academy Wu Xing Kung Fu, 903 Main St. Ages 13+ Our 60-minute girls’ gymnastics classes for girls six and up offer a Thursdays: 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm 4 sessions fun environment where girls will be instructed on all of the Olympic Fee: $120 per session events: vault, bars, balance beam, tumbling and trampoline. Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St., Holliston, MA KUNG FU KIDS PARKOUR - Wu Xing Kung Fu Ages: 6 & up Parkour and Kung Fu for kids! In this class we learn to become Session I more aware of our bodies and minds by playing fun games and Wednesdays, 1/5-2/9 5:30 pm 6 weeks exercising in ways designed to challenge and reward students for Saturdays, 1/8-2/12 10:00 am 6 weeks giving their best effort. We teach Parkour, tumbling, exciting animal Session II moves, kicks and punches while we work on our listening, focus Wednesdays, 2/16-3/30 5:30 pm 7 weeks and confidence. We let kids express themselves in a fun, supportive Saturdays, 2/19-4/2 10:00 am 7 weeks environment while also learning respect, manners and tolerance Fee: $150 for 6 week session; $174 for 7 week session for each other. We get stronger in mind and body, all while having a great time! Wu Xing Kung Fu, 903 Main St. Ages 5-13 NOVICE BOYS GYMNASTICS CLASS–Shen’s Gymnastics Tuesdays, 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm OR Academy In this 60-minute class, boys will have a chance to learn and work Tuesdays, 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm OR on many of the men’s gymnastics events including: floor, vault, Wednesdays, 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm OR rings, parallel bars, high bar, and pommel horse. Skills taught are Wednesdays, 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm OR based on the Junior Olympic Level 4 skills. Thursdays, 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St., Holliston, MA 4 week sessions Fee: $120 per session Ages: 6 & up Session I BASIC KUNG FU - Wu Xing Kung Fu Tuesdays, 1/4-2/8 5:00 pm 6 weeks Learn 5 Animal Kung Fu! Students learn powerful kicks, punches, Wednesdays, 1/5-2/9 4:00 pm 6 weeks stances and applications of classic Hung Gar 5 animal/5 element Kung Fu from Southern China. Build strength, confidence and Saturdays, 1/8-2/12 9:00 am 6 weeks respect while getting in shape and learning to master one’s self. We Session II work hard and play hard, with exciting drills and games designed to Tuesdays, 2/15-3/29 5:00 pm 7 weeks stretch our minds and build our bodies. Wednesdays, 2/16-3/30 4:00 pm 7 weeks Learn the power of the Tiger, the speed of the Panther, the Saturdays, 2/19-4/2 9:00 am 7 weeks connectedness of the Snake, the perception of the Crane and the Fee: $155 for 6 week session; $180 for 7 week session skill of the Dragon! Wu Xing Kung Fu, 903 Main St. Ages 13 & up Come to as many of these classes as you like! Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesdays, 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm Saturdays, 11 am – 12 pm 4 week sessions Fee: $125 per session 5
TUMBLING/BACK HANDSPRING--Shen’s Gymnastics AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR CLASSES–Shen’s Academy Gymnastics Academy This class is designed to perfect the back walkover and drill basic Made popular by the TV series, our Ninja class is the ultimate shapes for the back handspring. Students will work on cartwheels, obstacle course. Kids will gain agility, balance, coordination and round-offs, back bends, back walkovers and the back handspring. strength as they tumble and maneuver through the courses. This Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St, Holliston, MA one-hour class is perfect for highly active boys and girls who are Ages: 9 & up looking for a fun recreational activity where they can learn true Session I Ninja-style movements and techniques in a safe environment. Wednesdays, 1/5-2/9 3:30 pm 6 weeks With every attempt at one of our courses, and every victory when Thursdays, 1/6-2/10 7:00 pm 6 weeks completing, boys and girls will discover that they are the ultimate Saturdays, 1/8-2/12 11:00 am 6 weeks American Ninja warrior! Session II Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St, Holliston, MA Wednesday, 2/16-3/30 3:30 pm 7 weeks Ages: 5-12 Thursdays, 2/17-3/31 7:00 pm Session I 7 weeks Saturdays, 1/8-2/12 1:30 pm 6 weeks Saturdays, 2/19-4/2 11:30 am 7 weeks Session II Fee: $146 for 6 week session; $169 for 7 week session Saturdays, 2/19-4/2 1:30 pm 7 weeks Fee: $155 for 6 week session; $180 for 7 week session Teen Programs The Millis Recreation MIDDLE SCHOOL KARAOKE—Millis Recreation Department is excited Hang with friends for a night of fun! Covid precautions observed to announce our while inside Veterans Memorial Building. new Teen Program Millis Memorial Building, Room 18 Grades: 6-8 Coordinator, Erin 7:00-8:30 pm LeBlanc!! Fridays; 12/17/21, 1/21/22 & 2/18/22 Erin’s mission: “My Fee: Voluntary monetary donations accepted at the door each overall goal in my night to be donated to the Millis Food Pantry. new role is to provide enriching programming AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEART SAVER that will encourage TEEN TRAINING the continued Receive training and certification in First Aid, CPR and AED from development of self- the Millis Fire Department. This six-hour course will be divided into confidence within a morning and afternoon session. Please bring water and nut-free our teens while snack/lunch.. nurturing their pursuit Millis Fire Department, 885 Main Street Grades: 9-12 of self-discovery. We are fortunate to Saturday, 1/15 1 session have many arms of 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Fee: $60 supportive resources within our wonderful town. My hope is to cultivate a sense of “team” amongst these support systems so that a collaborative approach is taken to provide a happy, healthy and Winter Arts Series NEW IMPROV WORKSHOP—Meg Quilop productive experience for our teenagers. I’m very thankful for the This workshop for high school students will dig into making bold position that has been entrusted to me.” and fun choices in Improv. We will start with warm ups, dig into some technique and move into more complex improv games and HIGH SCHOOL KARAOKE—Millis Recreation exercises. This workshop is meant to brush up on skills, have fun Hang with friends for a night of fun! Covid precautions observed and learn some new techniques. Improv is all about learning how while inside Veterans Memorial Building. to listen and be present. This is a fun way to practice an important Veterans Memorial Building, Room 18 Grades: 9-12 life skill and one that helps actors take care of one another in live 7:00-8:30 pm performance. Limit: 12-20 Fridays; 12/3/21, 1/7/22 & 2/4/22 Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Grades: 9-12 Fee: Voluntary monetary donations accepted at the door each Sunday, 12/19 1 session night to be donated to the Millis Food Pantry. 12:00-3:00 pm Fee: $25 6
COSTUME DESIGN WORKSHOP—Jenny Ryerson Teen Industry Series: Exploring Your Post High School In this workshop, students will work with Designer and Seamstress Options Jenny Ryerson on creating a costume for a character. Students will Winter Series: Must register with Millis Recreation Dept. to attend. research, draw, discuss, brainstorm and finally build the costume Students grades 9-12 and newly graduated students are invited as if they are a costume shop. The character will be from the play to attend one or more of our workshops highlighting a variety of GEEK! By Crystal Skillman. About 2 teen girls desperate to meet a profitable and fulfilling post high school career paths. Manga Author at a ComiCon like event. Each participant will receive Workshops will include speakers from variety of industries. the script in advance to read and be prepared. There will be a break Discussions will include... for lunch. Please bring lunch. Limit: 6. • overview of industry Millis Public Library Grades: 9-12 • required certifications/education Saturday, 1/22 1 session • road to “point b” (time frame/financial commitment) 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Fee: $60 (includes script) • earning potential • personal experience SCENE WORKSHOP—Meg Quilop • question & answer. This is an acting workshop for high school students. Students will be given a set of scripts to get familiar with prior to the workshop. Workshop #1 During the workshop actors will be assigned scene partners and Industry: Chiropractic will work through their scene independently and with direction. Speaker(s): Dr. Christy Taylor D.C. & Dr. Cliff Taylor D.C. There will be acting warm ups and some skills work. Each actor will Location: Millis Memorial Gym have the time to dig into their scenes and play with choices and Date: 1/8/2022 movement. There will be a break for lunch. Limit: 12. Time: 3:00PM Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Grades: 9-12 Fee: Free Sunday, 2/13 1 session Workshop #2 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Fee: $40 Industry: Real Estate Speaker(s): Licensed Realtor, Kathleen Flaherty Location: Millis Memorial Gym Date: 1/22/22 Time: 3:00PM Fee: Free Workshop #3 Industry: Energy Speaker(s): Eversource Location: Millis Memorial Gym Date: 1/29/2022 Time: 3:00PM Fee: Free Workshop #4 Industry: Fitness Speaker(s): Certified Fitness Instructor, Toni Manzon Location: Millis Memorial Building, Room 18 Date: 2/5/2022 Time: 10:00AM Fee: Free Workshop #5 Industry: Fire & Emergency Medical Services Speaker(s): Millis Fire Department Location: Millis Memorial Gym Date: 2/12/2022 Time: 3:00PM Fee: Free Workshop #6 Industry: Construction Trades Speaker(s): Magnuson Plumbing & Upper Falls Electric Location: Millis Memorial Gym Date: 2/19/2022 Time: 3:00PM 7
Millis Rec. Serves A platform for community service for our high school and middle school students. Contact Erin LeBlanc with questions (eleblanc@millisma.gov.) Vacation & Half Days FEBRUARY VACATION GYMNASTICS CAMP – Shen’s SURVIVOR CHALLENGES--Knucklebones Gymnastics With over 250 seasons from the US & aboard, Survivor has created Join us at Shen’s Gymnastics for our February Vacation Camp! some of the greatest challenges on television. Manipulating various Children aged 3.5 – 12 will enjoy the experience of gymnastics challenges, participants will work to outwit, outplay and outlast and get plenty of physical exercise. No gymnastics experience through mental, physical and creative tasks. Working in groups, necessary! Join us for fun-filled days of gymnastics other activities pairs and individuals, participants will be presented with their very include trampoline, zip-line, tumbling into our giant foam pit, own season of Survivor. Minimum 8/maximum 20. Pizza included. . jumping & sliding in our bouncy house, recreational games, arts If your child needs to walk over to Town Hall, please provide a note & crafts, and of course, instructor-led gymnastics. Regardless of for the school, let the Recreation Department know, and a staff the skill level of our campers, our staff focuses on providing the member from the Recreation Department will meet them at the fundamental of gymnastics in no-pressure, fun, camp environment. school. Lunch first and the program runs from 12-3 pm. Young children must be potty-trained. Veterans Memorial Building Gym Grades: 1-5 Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St., Holliston Wednesday, 3/2 1 session Ages: 3.5-12 Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Fee: $55 Vacation week: 2/21-2/25 One day, several days or the whole week! Pricing: DAY WEEK 9:00 – noon $55 $220 9:00 – 3:00 $83 $350 FEBRUARY VACATION SPORTS MANIA—F.A.S.T. Athletics Join us for some fun-filled days of sports and games with our Sports Mania vacation program. All participants will have a great time playing soccer, basketball, pillo polo hockey, dodgeball, and kickball, but the fun continues with hand ball and other non- traditional activities. Each day begins with proper stretching and warm-up games, and follows with the teaching of basic skills in the sports we play that day. More games and tournaments will be featured in this exciting four-day program held in a safe and FUN environment. Please bring a water bottle, snack, and drink. Minimum 8/maximum 24. Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Ages: 7-12 2/22-2/25 4 days 9:00 am-12:00 pm OR 9:00 am-3:00 pm Fee: $115 for ½ day or $170 for full day 8
ATHLETIC GAMES--Knucklebones INTRO TO SKATEBOARDING--Knucklebones This class is not your average sports class! Using an array of high Designed for beginner skateboarders with little to no experience, quality, unique equipment, we’ll play outside the box games for this class teaches fundamental skateboarding tricks and skills. all to enjoy. Capture the Flag meets giant six-foot inflatable tube, Concentrating on balance, turning, accelerating, stopping, welcome to Powerball! Gaga, Poison and theme days - Color Games, transitions, dropping in, Ollies, and a variety of other skills, we not Olympics and Survivor; everyone will be challenged, learn new only teach tricks but help participants develop confidence to apply skills and have a blast. Proper clothing and sneakers are required. them on their own. Proper safety equipment (helmet, knee and Minimum 8/maximum 20. Pizza included. If your child needs to elbow pads, and wrist guards) and skateboards are required. For walk over to Town Hall, please provide a note for the school, let those that can’t bring them, they will be provided but you must let the Recreation Department know, and a staff member from the us know upon registration. Participants must keep all safety gear Recreation Department will meet them at the school. Lunch first on at all times and wear athletic shoes. Minimum 6/maximum 12. and the program runs from 12-3 pm. Pizza included. If your child needs to walk over to Town Hall, please Veterans Memorial Building Gym Grades: K-5 provide a note for the school, let the Recreation Department know, Wednesday, 4/6 1 session and a staff member from the Recreation Department will meet Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Fee: $55 them at the school, bring them to Town Hall for pizza, then the program will begin promptly at 12:00 pm at the Town Park. BLAST BABYSITTING - Juanita Allen Kingsley Veterans Memorial Building Ages: 7-12 This American Academy of Pediatrics course covers how to handle Wednesday, 5/20 1 session the basics of infant and children childcare, how to react responsibly 12:00-3:00 pm $55 to medical emergencies and injuries, and how to perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses. Please bring a snack to class. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Grades: 5-8 Tuesday, 4/19 1 session 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Fee: $55 Adult Programs ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE – Millis Recreation Dept. PICKLEBALL – Millis Recreation Department Join us in this fun, non-competitive volleyball program. Players Pickleball – the fastest-growing sport in America – has finally come will assigned to a team each week for a semester of enjoyable, to Millis! This fun game, invented 50 years ago, is a combination of recreational volleyball. Passing and team play are emphasized to tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball ensure that everyone has fun, regardless of skill level. on a short court. It can be played by just about anyone and is a great Veterans Memorial Building Gym Adults way to exercise, Tuesdays, 2/22 – 3/29 6 weeks be social and have a blast. Join us and find out why the pickleball 6:30-8:00pm Fee: $35 craze is sweeping the nation! Please bring your own racquet. Rules will be provided. Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Adults and Seniors Thursdays; 12/2-12/30 5 weeks Session 1 - 10:30-11:45 pm Session 2 - 12:00-1:15 pm Session 3 - 1:30-2:45 pm Fee: $35/session 9
PHOTOGRAPHY 101 – Audrey Anderson all fitness levels. Have you always wanted to take better photos of family, pets, Medway High School Aerobics Room, 88 Summer St., Medway sports, dance, or landscapes? In this class, we will discuss ways to (enter gym doors) do this by learning about principles of composition, exposure, Thursdays, 1/6-3/10 (no class 2/17 or 2/24) 8 weeks depth of field and focus options, use of auto and manual buttons 6:30-7:30 pm Fee: $75 on your camera and other camera settings, lenses, light and flashes, RAW and JPG formats, and posing. We’ll work CIRCUIT WEIGHT—Dale Fingar on these topics with weekly shooting assignments, and we’ll share Participants tone and sculpt while learning to use the new Weight our work in class. Bring your camera, manual, and enthusiasm to Room equipment at Medway High School. Participants will be each class. DSLR, mirrorless, or point-and-shoot cameras are all guided by MHS Strength and Conditioning Coach and Certified okay to use.. Personal Trainer, Dale Fingar. This is not body-building, but you will Veterans Memorial Building, Rm 104 Adults learn how to use the equipment safely and effectively to achieve Saturdays; 12/11-2/12 (no class 12/25 or 1/1) 8 weeks your goals and objectives. Weight and resistance training has also 10:00am-12:00pm Fee: $150 been proven to increase or prevent muscle loss and decrease bone loss which worsen with age. A body composition analysis providing STAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL IN A SELLERS MARKET- your personal body fat and lean body mass will be offered at the -Joleen Rose beginning and end of the program. Changes happen when you In the world of real estate Joleen Rose, CBR, LMC, SRES Realtor, challenge yourself. Most participants should expect to see a gain feels strongly that you never get a second chance to make a good in lean body mass and a loss of body fat when following a proper first impression. Learn successful strategies for staging your home exercise and nutrition program. to look its best before you put it on the market. Invited guest Medway High School, Weight Room, 88 Summer Street, speaker and professional home stager Sandra Bouchard, owner of Medway Define by Redesign, will address key points in making your home Wednesdays, 1/5-3/9 (no class 2/16 & 2/23) 8 weeks show to its best potential. This, accompanied with a strong targeted 6:30-7:30 pm Fee: $75 marketing plan, internet exposure and virtual tours are key points addressed to help sell your home and bring you top dollar. Feel free STRENGTH & STRETCH – Dale Fingar to bring your own interior photos to be reviewed, time permitting. Did you know that we lose muscle, bone density and flexibility as Take advantage of this informative evening and bring home lots of we age? Participants will tone and strengthen muscles, increase catalog handouts. flexibility and boost fat burning even while at rest. Experienced ERA Key Realty Services, 707 Main St., Millis Adults instruction and modifications suitable for all fitness levels. Sanitized Wednesday, 12/15 1 session resistance bands are provided. No experience necessary - just bring 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Fee: $10 your energy, water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable athletic attire. Some activities will take place outdoors; social distancing will LEARN TO KNIT – Beginner - Ida Matuskova be practiced and masks will be worn when indoors. Have you always wanted to learn to knit? The popularity of knitting Medway High School, Aerobics Room, 88 Summer St., Medway continues to rise, and participants in this program will learn basic (enter gym doors) stitches, how to increase and decrease, how to cast on and off, Tuesdays, 1/4-3/8 (no class 2/15 & 2/22) 8 weeks plus much more! In a few short weeks, you will have the ability to 6:30-7:30pm Fee: create a personalized piece of art, as well as reap the benefits of $75 reduced stress and anxiety, improved muscle function, and a sense of pride in your work. All materials are included in the class fee. STRETCHING FOR FLEXIBILITY – Dale Fingar New and returning knitters welcome. Register quickly as the class NEW size is limited. If you experience stiff muscles, back pain or reduced flexibility, it is Medway Memorial School Library, 16 Cassidy Lane Adults time to stretch with Dale! The benefits of stretching are numerous Mondays, 1/24-2/28 (no class 2/21) 6 weeks - improved performance in physical activities, decreased risk of 7:00-8:30 pm Fee: $95 injuries, increased range of motion in your joints, and greater muscle effectiveness. A Certified Personal Trainer, fitness instructor CARDIO BOXING – Dale Fingar and MHS Strength and Conditioning Coach, Dale will guide you Are you looking for a way to blast away stress and calories? through safe and effective stretching exercises. Learn to jab, cross and uppercut while you get an awesome total Medway High School, Aerobics Room, 88 Summer St., Medway body workout. This energetic shadow boxing class will have you (enter gym doors) punching, kicking and shouting the stress and calories away! No Wednesdays, 1/5-3/9 (no class 2/16 & 2/23) 8 weeks experience necessary. Just bring your energy, water, a towel and 5:45-6:15 pm Fee: $40 wear comfortable athletic attire. This program is appropriate for Register Online www.millisma.gov Under Recreation Dept. 10
LADIES SNOWSHOE/TREK—Nanci Cahalane ZOOM/ONLINE CLASSES..YOGA FROM HOME Join this invigorating winter 6-week class for the physically fit hiker! Download zoom on your computer, tablet or phone. We will Embrace this part of the year—Hiking trails are serene during the provide you with a live link you can use for the session! These winter months. Fresh fallen snow only adds to the magic! Plus, you sessions begin the week of December 5th. can burn up to 1000 calories and hour on hilly terrain! Join other STRETCHING AND MEDITATION--Cathy Mann women and hike or snowshoe, (your choice), in some wonderful Join us for a relaxing, inspiring class TO RELAX, RELEASE AND local park areas. Every week we will meet at a new location (a RENEW. Class will include gentle stretching, guided visualization, list will be given out). Note: canceled only for very inclement breath work, meditation and healing energy. Simple techniques to weather; make-ups after 2nd cancellation. If conditions are icy, “ice reduce stress and improve focus. All are welcome. cleats” on shoes are strongly recommended. They are available to Adults & Teens purchase at several locations including Bass Pro Shop, L.L. Bean, Sundays 4 weeks and Walmart. 4:00-5:00 pm Fee: $60 Various Locations Session I GENTLE HATHA YOGA--Cathy Mann Thursdays, 1/13-2/17 OR Saturdays, 1/15-2/19 6 weeks Come experience a class of luxurious, soft stretching, relaxing slow 9:45 am – 11:00 am Fee: $30 movements and healing body positions to promote an increase of Session II natural energy flow. Great for beginners, people recovering from Thursdays, 3/10-4/14 OR Saturdays, 3/12-4/16 6 weeks injuries or chronic problems like back pain, arthritis, headaches, 9:45 am – 11:00 am Fee: $30 and more. Adults & Teens INTRO TO KUNG FU – Wu Xing Kung Fu Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 am OR Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm Learn the basic theory and applications of 5 Animal Hung Gar 4 weeks Fee: $60 Kung Fu! Students learn powerful kicks, punches, stances and applications of classic Hung Gar 5 Animal/5 Element kung fu from IYENGAR YOGA--Cathy Mann Southern China. We forge strength, humility and awareness while Iyengar Yoga is Hatha Yoga taught in the classical way. Attention to getting in shape and learning to master one’s self. We work hard detail, focused breathing and correct posture allows the external but have fun, with exciting and challenging drills designed to stretch body to relax, awakening your internal awareness. This class is our minds and build our bodies. We work martial theory, but also designed for the continuing student who wants to move to the next lots of application so that you can use what you have learned. level and deepen their practice. Embrace the power of the Tiger, the speed of the Panther, the Adults and Teens connectedness of the Snake, the perception of the Crane and the Tuesdays 4 weeks skill of the Dragon! 10:00-11:00 am Fee: $60 Wu Xing Kung Fu, 903 Main St. Teens & Adults Come to as many of these classes as you like! IN STUDIO LIVE CLASS Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Small, safe, semi-private classes at The Yoga Studio. These sessions Wednesdays, 7:15 pm -8:15 pm begin the week of December 5th. Saturdays. 11am - 12pm 4 week sessions Fee: $125 per session FREERUNNING AND PARKOUR – Wu Xing Kung Fu Beginners and experienced Freerunners welcome! We teach Parkour in a graduated, fun setting that puts safety first, using mats and other equipment to help acquire skill and confidence. Build strength and gain flexibility as you learn how to interact safely with the environment. Learn break falls, cartwheels, rolls and more to disperse energy from jumps or falls; learn how to use the principles of stride, precision and wall running to plot your course. We stress efficiency, flow and the ability to change levels smoothly while maintaining momentum. Parkour is a great exercise for the mind and body- it develops willpower, control, drive, humility, focus and balance. It also promotes body awareness, strengthens the core and fosters better metabolism, and all while having a fun workout with great people! Wu Xing Kung Fu, 903 Main St. Young Adult/Adult 4:45 pm-5:30 pm Thursdays, - $120 for four classes 4 classes per session Fee: $120 per session 11
GENTLE HATHA YOGA-- Denise D’Amico ART OF FLORAL JEWELRY – Dawn Bagocius Come experience a class of luxurious, soft stretching, relaxing slow NEW movements and healing body positions to promote an increase of Succulents are gorgeous and make for exquisite jewelry. In this natural energy flow. Great for beginners, people recovering from class you will be making your choice of a ring, hair clip or bracelet. injuries or chronic problems like back pain, arthritis, headaches, Your floral jewelry can be worn and enjoyed for many days. and more. Medway High School, Room 119-2, 88 Summer St., Medway 849 Main Street Adults & Teens Tuesday, 3/8 1 session Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm OR Sundays, 5:00-6:15 pm 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: $59 4 weeks Fee: $80 LUCKY LEPRECHAUNS FLORAL DESIGN – Dawn PAINT NIGHT – “Holly Berries at Home” – Judith Smith Bagocius NEW NEW Grab a friend and experience a fun and therapeutic class making Have you always wanted to learn to paint with watercolor? Can’t a floral arrangement. It is a relaxing time and you will create a think of what to paint? beautiful floral design to take home for your own enjoyment or Relax and learn about the joy of observing seasonal changes in give away as a gift! A festive arrangement that will be a perfect nature in your own backyard. centerpiece in your home with hues of green color, lucky coins and Join experienced instructor Judith Murray Smith as she guides charms. It will bring a bit of an Irish smile to all who see what you students to paint seasonal holly and berries or something from your created. own backyard! Ms. Smith will work from live holly as well as photos. Medway High School, Room 119-2, 88 Summer St., Medway She will demonstrate observational drawing, ink and watercolor Thursday, 3/17 1 session techniques as students create their own works of art. Follow the 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: $59 demonstration or bring your own photo or natural material to work from. Medway Memorial School Library, 16 Cassidy Lane Adults Tuesday, 1/11 1 session 6:45-8:15 pm Fee: $39 SEA GLASS WINDOW WORKSHOP – Lisa Young NEW Join us to create an 8”x 10” wood framed work of art using shells, starfish, sand dollars, stones, glass, driftwood, coral, sand and other materials. Create your own design or use provided templates. You will truly be amazed by the beauty and uniqueness of your finished piece! See photos at coastalcraftworkshop.com. Medway High School, Room 119-2, 88 Summer St., Medway Wednesday, 2/2 1 session 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: $59 TOPIARY FLORAL DESIGN – Dawn Bagocius NEW Grab a friend and experience a fun and therapeutic class making a floral arrangement. It is a relaxing time and you will create a beautiful floral design to take home for your own enjoyment or give away as a gift! No Experience necessary. The certified floral designer will provide instructions. We suggest you wear comfortable clothing and bring a camera to capture the memory. Our goal is for you to have fun, relax & enjoy a DIY floral class & take away some practical knowledge of flowers for every season and an experience created with you in mind. At this class you will learn about popular flower trends, colors and simple, yet elegant topiary designs. After this class, you will be able to create and arrange your own with confidence. Medway High School, Room 119-2, 88 Summer St., Medway Tuesday, 2/15 1 session 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: $59 12
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES – John Scott Smith Truffles are a rich, wonderful treat and make for a beautiful gift. Best part is they are surprisingly easy and simple to prepare whether you’re a kitchen pro or learning for the first time. In this seminar, we’ll go over how to prepare your ganache, add any flavorings you’d like, roll, coat, and take home a gift box full to share with your favorite people (or keep them all for yourself because…Truffles!!) Included will be all the ingredients you need to fix your truffles: chocolate, cream, brand new scoop for consistent sizing (which you will bring home with you!), candy cups, and a candy box fit to give as a gift. Please bring a shallow, heat-proof pan to take home your leftover ganache. Medway Memorial School, Teachers Room, 16 Cassidy Lane Adults Thursday, 3/17 1 session 6:30-8:00 pm Fee: $35 LADIES NIGHT OUT – Hand & Body- Ann Fisher; Molly’s Apothecary Join Molly Apothecary this winter for our popular Ladies Night Out that focuses on products for the hands and body! We will be making soaps, a lovely hand lotion, an aromatherapy bath soak and a delicious body scrub. Take home a lovely goody bag of customized products. This class is fun in groups, so bring a friend. Medway Mills, 163 Main Street, Suite 5, Medway Adults Wednesday, 1/26 1 session 6:30-9:00 pm Fee: $55 LADIES NIGHT OUT—VALENTINES DAY - Ann Fisher; WOODEN WELCOME DOOR SIGN – Amy Parrinello Molly’s Apothecary NEW Join Molly Apothecary this winter for a fun filled evening creating Create your own custom welcome door sign. Select the paint color Valentine-themed bath and body products. We will be making of your choice to match your decor and apply a pre-made transfer several melt and pour soap making products, lotion, a new twist on to add to your sign. There are many patterns to choose from. Finish our famous sugar scrub and more! You will leave with lovely gifts the project with a beautiful ribbon for hanging. This sign will be for yourself or a friend. unique and will make a welcoming statement in your home. Medway Mills, 163 Main Street, Suite 5, Medway Adults Medway High School, Room 119-2, 88 Summer St., Medway Wednesday, 2/9 1 session Tuesday, 2/8 1 session 6:30-9:00 pm Fee: $60 7:00-8:30 pm Fee: $29 LADIES NIGHT OUT – Face & Body- Ann Fisher; Molly’s INTRODUCTION TO PASTRY: Homemade Eclairs and Apothecary Cream Puffs – John Scott Smith Join Molly Apothecary this winter for our popular ladies LNO that If you’d like to learn how to bake your own pastries, then eclairs focuses on products for the face and body! As we know, it will be and cream puffs are the perfect way to get started. Together, we’ll a longer winter and our face and body need soothing help. We will begin by fixing a basic eclair dough (pate a choux) from which you make a lovely hand and body lotion, a face mask and facial cream will learn to pipe your own eclair and cream puff shapes. (Pastry and a delicious body scrub, all from the highest quality organic and bags and reusable piping tips will be included in the class fee.) Once natural ingredients. This class is fun in groups, so bring a friend. baked, eclairs can be filled with any pudding you’d like, and we’ll Medway Mills, 163 Main Street, Suite 5, Medway Adults spend some time cooking up a traditional pastry cream that you can Wednesday, 3/9 1 session easily prepare at home. Finally, we’ll fix a quick, easy, and versatile 6:30-9:00 pm Fee: $55 chocolate icing with which to top them. After your seminar, you will be able to whip up eclairs from scratch, fill them with pudding or your own homemade pastry cream, and then cover them with chocolate icing any time you’d like to serve a special treat. Register Online Medway Memorial School, Teachers Room, 16 Cassidy Lane Adults Thursday, 1/27 1 session www.millisma.gov 6:30-8:00 pm Fee: $25 Under Recreation Dept. 13
Trips and Events A DAY IN NEW YORK CITY Saturday, April 30, 2022 Shows, Shopping, Sightseeing, Fine Dining, Museums and more! Join us for a memorable day in New York City! There are countless exciting and entertaining places to visit that it is impossible to see everything in one day – but let us help you get started! Spring is an amazing time to visit the city, with the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Visitors may want to consider an unusual tour of the Catacombs of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral. Please visit www.nycgo. com or www.nycinsiderguide.com to help plan your day! The luxury coach bus departs from the Medway Middle School parking lot at 6:30am. In NYC, the bus drops off and picks up at 5th and 42nd Streets, near the NY Public Library and Bryant Park. This location is ideal if you choose to visit Times Square, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, plus much more – a map of the area is provided. For planning purposes, the bus arrives in the city at approximately 10:30am and departs promptly at 6:00pm. A minimum of 40 registrations are required to run the trip. We request registrations be submitted by Friday, April 8. Please note the bus driver’s gratuity is included in the fee. Saturday – April 30, 2022 6:30am departure from Medway Middle School – 45 Holliston Street, Medway 10:30pm approximate return to Medway Middle School Fee: $75. 14
YOUTH REGISTRATION FORM TOWN OF MILLIS RECREATION DEPARTMENT I, ______________________________________( print name), on behalf of myself and/or my minor child, hereby release and hold harmless the Town of Millis, its officers, employees, contract employees, and agents from any claims, causes of action or liability arising or relating in any way to any injuries that I or my child might sustain from my or my child’s participation in the voluntary recreation program(s) listed below including such claims or causes of action that I may now of have thereafter acquire (either independently or as a parent of said child) or that my child has or may hereafter acquire either before or after reaching majority. You agree to allow Millis Recreation to use photos of yourself or child. Name:____________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ Home #: ________________________ Cell #: ____________________ Email: ________________________ Age: __________ Grade: ___________ DOB: ____________ Male/Female (please circle) Program Title:_______________________________________________ Fee: ________________________ Allergies/Special Needs: _______________________________________________________________________ SHIRT SZ.: (Circle one): Youth Small / Youth Medium / Youth Large / Adult Small / Adult Medium / Adult Large / Adult XL SIGNATURE (of parent or guardian): _______________________________________________ Make checks payable to: MILLIS RECREATION DEPARTMENT 900 Main Street Millis, MA 02054 508-376-7050 *** PLEASE USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PROGRAM ~ THIS FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED *** REFUNDS ARE NOT GIVEN UNLESS CLASS IS CANCELLED BY MILLIS RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADULT REGISTRATION FORM TOWN OF MILLIS RECREATION DEPARTMENT I ___________________________________ (Print name) would like to participate in the following Millis Recreation Department program ________________________________________________________________ _________________ PROGRAM TITLE FEE I agree to forever release the Town of Millis, and all their employees, agents, board members, volunteers and any and all individuals and organizations assisting or participating in voluntary recreation programs of the Town of Millis from any and all claims, rights of action and causes of action that may have arisen in the past, or may arise in the future, directly or indirectly, from personal injuries to myself or property damage resulting from my participation in the town of Millis voluntary recreation programs. You agree to allow Millis Recreation to use photos of yourself. ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ (E-Mail)______________________________ TELEPHONE #: (Days) ______________________________________ (Evenings) ____________________________ ALLERGIES/SPECIAL NEEDS: _______________________________________________________________________________ Make checks payable to: MILLIS RECREATION DEPARTMENT *** PLEASE USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PROGRAM ~ THIS FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED *** REFUNDS ARE NOT GIVEN UNLESS CLASS IS CANCELLED BY MILLIS RECREATION DEPARTMENT 15
Millis Recreation Department Kris Fogarty, Director Veterans Memorial Building, Room 128 900 Main Street, Millis, MA 02054 Hours: Mon.-Thurs 9:00 -3:00 -Fri. 9:00-12:00 Phone: (508) 376-7050 Fax: (508) 376-7053 E-mail: kfogarty@millisma.gov Web Site: www.millisma.gov Like us on Facebook: Millis Recreation Dept Interested in teaching a class? Please contact us with your idea at Kfogarty@millisma.gov or call (508) 376-7050 Town of Millis E C R W S S Postal STD MAIL Recreation Department Customer Millis, MA 02054 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Veterans Memorial Building MILLIS, MA First Floor, Room 128 PERMIT NO. 20 900 Main St., Millis, MA, 02054 ZIP CODE 02054
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