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Perinton
    Recreation & Parks
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2020 Fall                  Registration Begins
                           September 28, 2020

Programs                   Town News Supervisor’s
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Perinton - 2020 Fall - Town of Perinton
JAMES E. SMITH CENTER
                                                                                               FACILITIES OPEN (hours vary)
                                                                                    • INDOOR TRACK                       • PICKLEBALL
                                                                                    • LAP SWIMMING                       • PRESCHOOL SWIM
                                                                                    • CURRENT CHANNEL                    • CARDIO AREA
                                                                                      WATER WALKING                      • WEIGHT ROOM
                Located at 1350 Turk Hill Road                                       *All facilities require reservations and area currently
                  Mon.-Fri. 6:00 AM-7:00 PM                                          available to Perinton Residents and/or Pass Holders only
                    Sat. 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
                    Sun. 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
                                                                                     These procedures, hours of operation, and
     Pool/Gym Schedules available at PCC Reception Desk
                                                                                  services offered are subject to change with little
     or www.perinton.org • Office: 223-5050 • Fax: 223-4045
                                                                                   notice. Please follow us on Facebook (Perinton
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                FACILITY PROCEDURES
        Please visit www.perinton.org for current facility schedules.                             PROGRAM SAFETY
      General facility use is limited to Perinton Residents and/or Pass              Safety of our staff and participants is our number one
       Holders at this time. All facilities require reservations through             priority. We are making reasonable modifications to all
       our website and are following time limits. Reserve times here:                programs to balance the needs for safety and keep the
                                                                                     integrity of our programs. Highlights include:
                      WHAT YOU CAN                                                     • Face Masks – All instructors will wear masks during
                     EXPECT FROM US:                                                     their programs. In sedentary programs, participants will
                                                                                         be required to wear masks.
        • Clean facility with focus on regular sanitizing of high
          touch points                                                                 • Social Distancing – Program facilities and capacities
                                                                                         are set to allow for appropriate social distancing. Due to
        • Staff wearing face coverings at all times in public spaces
                                                                                         the nature of some programs, there may not always be
        • Strategically located hand washing and sanitizing                              the opportunity for 6 feet of separation for the duration
          stations                                                                       of the program.
        • Exceeding the state mandates in facility and program

                                                                                     Program Updates
          operation

               WHAT WE ASK OF YOU:
        • Wear face masks in hallways, and fitness areas when
          interacting with staff, and other appropriate times                             All programs are subject to change
        • Sign in legibly to assist with contact tracing
                                                                                       with little notice. We will do our best to
                                                                                     communicate any change in program status
        • Assist with sanitizing equipment                                            in a timely manner. We will allow refunds
          that you use                                                                  up to the start of the program with a $7
        • Encouraged not to use locker room unless required                                         cancellation fee.

                                                 RESIDENT                                                     NON-RESIDENT
             Child*                Youth          Adult         Senior      College   Active     Child*             Youth         Adult        Senior
           (13/under)             (14-18)        (19-54)         (55+)      Student   Military (13/under)          (14-18)       (19-54)        (55+)
   Daily         $3.50                $4.00          $6.00          $4.00       $4.00     $4.00       N/A               N/A           N/A           N/A
 Monthly        $26.00               $32.00         $48.00         $32.00      $32.00    $32.00     $33.00            $39.00        $59.00        $39.00
  20 Visit      $38.00               $45.00         $68.00         $45.00      $45.00    $45.00     $66.00            $90.00       $135.00        $90.00
 6 Month      $127.00               $156.00        $245.00        $156.00     $156.00  $156.00    $158.00            $196.00       $300.00       $196.00
 12 Month     $226.00               $281.00        $440.00        $281.00     $281.00  $281.00    $285.00            $352.00       $538.00       $352.00

                                           Schedule subject to change. View website for current schedule.

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Town News / Table                                of     Contents

                                    Town Supervisor’s
                           Ciaran Hanna
                                                             Message to the Community
                           Supervisor

Greetings! Well, at least we can say that 2020 has not been a dull year so far.         The Future….and Beyond: As we look to the future, we have an exciting
Here at the Town of Perinton we continue to press on despite the ongoing                initiative that will require the input of every single resident in the Town of
challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to provide essential                   Perinton – our 2020 Comprehensive Plan. From world-renowned parks and
services, supply crucial resources, assist residents through the Perinton Food          trails to affordable living options, to quality services that rival any town, Perinton
Shelf, support our students and families through the Perinton Community                 has so much to offer. And as we plan for the next 10 years, we look forward
Center, and care for our seniors through our Perinton Senior Helpline. We have          to building on our already strong foundation. The Comprehensive Plan is our
remained open and operational since Day One of the pandemic in Monroe                   blueprint for the future, and we need to hear from you on what matters most.
County. We are committed to serving the needs of all residents in the Town              Please join us at the Comprehensive Plan Open House on Thursday, Sept. 24,
of Perinton, and when it comes to a challenge, we will always rise to meet it.          at the Perinton Community Center. Residents can stop by Room 204 any time
Community Spirit: In partnership with Monroe County, we have handed out                 during our two scheduled shifts: 2-4 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. Socially distant stations
more than 120,000 masks to residents through our face-mask distribution. When           will be set up in compliance with all New York State guidelines.
the Perinton Food Shelf ran low on their food supply and volunteers, our Town           We are also asking all residents to submit an online survey found on www.
offered to help with distribution and food collection - dispensing more than 8          PerintonPlan.com. Topics covered in the survey include historic and cultural
tons of food to local families in need. When our seniors felt unsafe picking up         resources, open space, economic development, housing, transportation,
groceries or prescriptions, our Town established a Senior Helpline to ensure            recreation, and more.
their needs will be met throughout the pandemic. When schools adjusted
their schedules, our Recreation Department helped fill the gap for parents by           We want to hear from you! So please take the survey and help shape the future
offering full school-day programming and after-school hours.                            of Perinton for the next decade.
I am confident that no matter the challenge we face, with everyone’s help and           In closing, I want to thank all of you for pulling together in the face of some
support, we will always find a way to prevail.                                          very challenging times. This community has done a terrific job navigating this
                                                                                        ordeal. All of us, from our school-aged children to our seniors, have sacrificed
Budget Time: While we face new budget challenges due to the pandemic,                   and adapted with an eye toward keeping everyone safe. I am convinced we
such as decreased revenues and reduced sales tax dollars, all of our                    will get through this stronger and more prepared for whatever challenge we
departments are working diligently to look at every dollar. The Town’s budget           may face.
process is a prodigious one – covering numerous services and programs that
have significant effects on residents each day.                                         If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call, email or
                                                                                        stop by. My phone number is (585) 223-0770 and my email address is channa@
I look forward to presenting our 2021 budget to residents in a few weeks, so you        perinton.org. I look forward to hearing from you.
can see exactly where your tax dollars go – and see the programs and services
that support the outstanding quality of life we all enjoy in Perinton.                  Sincerely,
                                                                                        Ciaran Hanna

                                                            Table of Contents
James E. Smith Center Information................................ 2                     55+ Prime Time Programs........................................37-40
Town News.....................................................................3-7       General Information������������������������������������������������������ 41
WebTrac Info�������������������������������������������������������������������� 8     Refund Policy/Drop Off Policy....................................... 42
Parks Programs............................................................9-10          Registration Information................................................ 42
Special Events���������������������������������������������������������������� 11      Registration Form........................................................... 43
Preschool....................................................................12-15
Youth and Teen..........................................................15-19
                                                                                             Town Hall Closings:                          Community Center
Youth and Teen Arts & Crafts and Cooking.................. 19                                                                                Closings:
                                                                                         Sept. 7: Labor Day
Tennis........................................................................ 20-21
                                                                                         Oct. 12: Columbus Day                        Sept. 7: Labor Day
Aquatics......................................................................22-28      Nov. 26: Thanksgiving                        Nov. 26: Thanksgiving
Fitness.........................................................................29-31    Nov. 27: Day after Thanksgiving              Dec. 25: Christmas
                                                                                         Dec. 25: Christmas                           Jan. 1: New Year’s Day
Adult...........................................................................31-35                                                 April 4: Easter
Adult Arts & Crafts and Cooking................................... 36
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        Town of Perinton                                       DPW and Leaf
 Phone: (585) 223-0770 • Fax: (585) 223-3629
   Recorded information: (585) 425-1170                          Collection
      DPW Service Center: (585) 223-5115
                                               The Town of Perinton Department of Public Works is busy wrapping up summer road construction,
     After Hours Emergency: (585) 425-7380     drainage work and sewer improvement projects while we begin preparing for the upcoming fall leaf
                                               collection season. We provide this valuable service each fall and spring as part of our year-round
          Website: www.perinton.org
                                               Residential Refuse Collection program. Perinton residents can expect that our crews will collect
        Facebook: Town of Perinton, NY         loose leaves in their neighborhoods several times throughout the fall season. During this time, we
             Twitter: @TPerinton               will continue to pick up yard waste weekly as long the material is placed in reusable containers or
                                               garbage cans without lids, separate from your loose-leaf piles. We do not accept leaves in plastic or
                                               paper bags. The leaves that we collect as part of this program are composted and plastic and paper
              Thomas A. Klonick                bags do not bio-degrade sufficiently to be allowed in the compost.
                Town Justice
                                               To help us collect your leaves as quickly and efficiently as possible, please note:
                                               • Place loose leaf piles at the edge of your property but not in the gutter or road. Leaves in the road
              Michael H. Arnold                  can become a traffic hazard, especially in windy or rainy weather, and can clog storm drains,
                Town Justice                     which can cause roadway flooding.
                                               • Separate all sticks, brush, garden clippings and other yard waste and/or tree debris from loose-
            Wayne Pickering, IAO                 leaf piles and place these materials into reusable containers or garbage cans. This allows
              Town Assessor                      recycling of all materials and helps avoid damage to our leaf collection equipment.
                                               • Don’t pile leaves around fire hydrants. Covering hydrants can prevent firefighters from finding
                                                 them when every second counts. Hidden hydrants are also dangerous for those picking up the
                 Joseph LaFay                    leaves as they may be struck, causing damage to equipment.
                Town Attorney
                                               We will continue to use our “We’re Coming Soon” signs, which will be placed at entrances to
                                               subdivisions a few days before we anticipate collecting leaves in your neighborhood. This will
               Robert J. Kozarits              give residents an opportunity to rake before we arrive and eliminate the frustration of just missing
                Town Engineer                  us. You can also refer to our Leaf Collection Map on the Town of Perinton website, www.perinton.
                                               org/Departments/Highway/leafcollect/, which is updated regularly to show where our crews are
                                               currently working and when they will be in your neighborhood. In general, we collect leaves
                  Bill Poray                   approximately every three to four weeks. However, during the peak of the season, it will take us
                Town Historian                 longer to get around Town. Please be patient with us.

               Jason R. Kennedy
              DPW Commissioner                 School Taxes
                                                 • Tax bills for the upcoming 2020-2021 School tax collection will be mailed August 31. The first day
              Jeffrey D. Myers                     of collection will begin Sept. 1.
     Commissioner of Recreation and Parks        • If you do not have escrow and have not received your tax bill within the first week of September,
                                                   please call our office at (585) 223-0770 or log on to www.monroecounty.gov to obtain a copy.
         Board Meetings                        The 1st installment is due to the Town by Tuesday, Sept. 15. (2nd and 3rd installments must be mailed
                                               directly to Monroe County)
                  Town Board
     2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month      If you are paying in full, the full amount is due by Thursday, Oct. 1.
                   at 7:30 p.m.                In a continued effort to keep our residents and staff safe, we are requesting that tax payments be
                                               made in one of the following ways:
              Planning Board
                                                 • By check via mail (receipt date determined by U.S. postmark only).
        3rd Wednesday of every month
                at 7:30 p.m.                     • By check only in the Town Tax Dropbox located out front of the Town Hall (adhering to all tax
                                                   due dates)
             Conservation Board                  • By credit card online at www.monroecounty.gov. The usual 3% fee has been waived.
        Tuesdays before the 1st and 3rd
                                                 • Payments may also be made during the interest-free period only (full or 1st installment) at M&T
          Wednesday of each month                  Bank, 2 Courtney Drive, Fairport, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. until
                 at 7:30 p.m.                      6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
           Zoning Board of Appeals               • If necessary, taxes may be paid in person at the Town Tax Office (Monday through Friday,
          4th Monday of every month                9 a.m. – 5 p.m.), but we ask that you consider one of the above options in an effort to avoid long
                                                   lines and large gatherings.
                 at 7:30 p.m.
                                               For more detailed tax information and frequently asked questions, please visit the Town’s website at
                                               www.perinton.org.

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Crescent Trail
                                                                               “I’m proud of what we accomplished and I’m proud that I had as much
                                                                              to do with it as I did,’’ said Schaeffer, who also wrote the successful
                                                                                                              nomination for Perinton to become a
                                                                                                              TrailTown USA in 1996. “We were able
                                                                                                              to get a lot of people building houses to
                                                                                                              revise their plans to include trails.”
                                                                                                              Schaeffer isn’t done yet, however. He is
                                                                                                              already working on the plan for the future
                                                                                                              as the original crew gets older and a new
                                                                                                              generation takes over.
                                                                                                              “As the membership of Crescent Trail
                                                                                                              Inc. has turned over, we have become
                                                                                                              more about the future,’’ he said. “CT will
                                                                                                              be whatever the new officers want it to
                                                                                                              be. We need to really reconnect with the
                                                                                                              landowners and make sure the trails stay
                                                                                                              what they have been.”
                                                                                                              Schaeffer says that 75 percent of the Trail
                                                                                                              users are people who go out after work to
                                                                                                              walk the dog or get kids outside. Not many
                                                                                                              users start at Point A and plan to walk
                                                                                                              the whole 20 miles of the trail to Point B.
                                                                                                              So some of the trails may end up being
                                                                                                              broken into segments within the trails.
                                                                                                              And don’t even get him started on bikers.
When asked what his role is with the Crescent Trail Hiking Association,
Dave Schaeffer said he is a fence mender “and I guess you could call me       “We need to keep these trails for hikers,” he said. “We need to get the
a trailmaster.”                                                               bikers somewhere to go and keep Crescent Trail safe for hikers and
                                                                              property owners.”
What he really is, is one of the original driving forces behind the CTHA.
Forty years ago, Schaeffer was a member of the Town of Perinton’s             The trails are an escape within the Town. One minute you can be driving
Conservation Board when the Town was seriously looking for ways to            on busy Pittsford/Palmyra Road and the next you can be immersed in the
preserve its open spaces.                                                     Indian Hill trail.

Schaeffer, along with residents Allan Donk and Frank Strong, among            “You can be on a trail and you would swear that you are in the
others, started mapping out open spaces. As applications for new              Adirondacks,” said Jim Smith, who was town supervisor from 1983-2013.
development came in, Schaeffer would negotiate with the developers to         “The Town has always been a partner with Crescent Trail and tried to help
leave strips of the property open.                                            in any way we could. Allan Donk was in my office every day advocating
                                                                              for the trails. The people who got it started were so strong-minded that it
As members of the Conservation Board talked with landowners about             would have been more of a surprise if they failed than if they didn’t.
Easements and Limited Development Districts, they came up with the idea
of preserving the land in a way that would inter-connect many of the open     “There are no negatives with the trails.”
spaces. The arc became the “crescent” and the objective was to create         Henry Howard, who grew up in Perinton, but now lives in Indiana, loves to
a footpath “trail” that would enable public access to, and appreciation of,   hit the trails when he comes to visit his father.
Perinton’s environmental legacy.                                              “As a kid, I explored the woods behind my house long before the Town of
The Crescent Trail was born.                                                  Perinton morphed them into the amazing Crescent Trail,’’ he said. “Now,
Schaeffer, who also served 9 years on the Planning Board and 15 on the        every time I return home, I schedule time to visit the Crescent Trail and
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, was a member of the Conservation         rediscover that same joy as a trail runner.”
Board for 12 years. By the time he was done, Perinton had 30 of the 35
miles of trails in Town today.                                                                                              Continued on next page.

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Crescent Trails continued...
Jenny LePore is a big part of the new wave of the Crescent Trail Hiking        “The people I work with on the trails are really dedicated,’’ he said. “I
Association. She has been a board member for two years and does the            really believe this has prolonged my life. I’m doing something for the
publicity for the CTHA, including social media and marketing.                  community and get great exercise every time I do it. It really is a pleasure.”
Jenny and her husband Mike often bring their three kids, ages 3, 4, and 14,    Unckless said it takes six weeks to complete a round of mowing on all
out to the trails. Sometimes they do tougher hikes by themselves.              the trails. So most get mowed three times a season and a few four times.
“We plan to go out and see the ponds, the beavers, the birds and suddenly      “We decide on Monday which trail needs the most work and then on
we are in the wilderness despite only being a short distance from a            Wednesday I just make sure the team has everything they need to do the
neighborhood. It’s a neat experience,’’ she said. “Some trails are family-     job,” said Unckless, who has 30 volunteers in his group and has various
friendly, others more suited for the avid hikers who don’t mind a little       numbers help out each week. “Sometimes we are overloaded and we
uneven terrain. All I know is they are popular. The parking lots are full,     have a lot problems with flooding in the spring. But between us and the
people parking on the streets. With the pandemic, everyone is looking for      Town, we usually improve all the trails every year and make sure they are
new ways to enjoy the outdoors and for parents, it’s about keeping their       usable year-round.”
kids active – the trails are it.”                                              Schaeffer has been interested in nature since he fell in love with bird
LePore went on to say that this is an important time for the trails as the     watching as a child. He grew up in West Redding, Pa. and landed his first
use is at an all-time high after the COVID-19 shutdown.                        job at the local museum working with bird exhibits.
“People who have never hiked before are now stepping out there,’’ she          After graduating from high school, Schaeffer enrolled at the University of
said. “After 40 years, there is this renewed interest and an opportunity to    Rochester to study biology and pre-med right after World War II.
educate the community on what the trails are about. We have a small group      He said he had problems with Organic Chemistry “so I knew I couldn’t
of volunteers working hard to revamp our website, update our map, and          be a doctor.” He was already enrolled in the Navy as part of the NROTC
spread the word about our monthly guided hikes. It’s an exciting time.”        programs and committed to at least 3 years of active duty following
Wegmans has also renewed the “Crescent Trail Passport” program, now            graduation and commissioning. His time began as the Korean conflict
called the “Hit the Trails.” Families can get a free card at Wegmans or the    was getting started.
Perinton Community Center. Each time they go on a trail, they just need to     Before he left, he fell in love with a coed from Nazareth College. His
do the rub on etching on the trail sign. Once they have visited all of them,   relationship with Geraldine lasted until she died in 2008 after a third bout
they can enter the card into a drawing for a $200 Wegmans gift card.           with cancer.
“The trails are a tremendous asset to the community,” said current Town        After active duty, which included service in the Caribbean, Central and
Supervisor Ciaran Hanna. “The trails allow residents and other members         South America, the Artic, Japan and Korea, Schaeffer was hired as a
of the area to escape from life for as long as they want. The Town is          civilian “security specialist” for classified contracts in upstate New York,
committed to keeping the trails as wonderful as they are now. They are         with an office at Kodak’s Navy Ordnance Division in Rochester.
vital to where we live.”
                                                                               After getting the trails on the map, he helped form Crescent Trail Hiking
Jim Unckless has been with the CTHA for 19 years. The Kodak retiree has        Associated Inc. in 1980. Since then, he has been trying to keep the CTHA
been in charge of trail maintenance – along with the Town – since 2007.        focused on what matters – getting people back to nature.
On any good weather Wednesday from April to November, you should be
                                                                               “People that are hiking need to be responsible for the nature around
able to find Unckless and his crew of Silver Foxes mowing grass, cutting
                                                                               them,” he said. “The trails were created to give residents an escape right
back weeds, clearing trails and even helping Eagle Scouts complete
                                                                               here in Town. We need to hold on to that.”
bridge projects on the trails.
                                                                               For more information and maps on the Crescent Trail, go to: crescenttrail.org

                                                                                                       Indian Hill

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                                                              History

                                                                                                              Gatekeeper at his post at the Main Street
                                                                                                              crossing, circa late 19th century.

Gatekeepers, Wooden Legs and Thumbtacks
By Bill Poray, Perinton Town Historian

Imagine the life of a railroad gatekeeper, stationed at street level           matter of seconds. An amazed gateman viewed the damage – both gates
crossings around the clock, year round. A small hut was provided for           sheared off within eight feet of the standards – tried to figure out how any
his comfort, with a bare lightbulb dangling from the rafters, and a petite     man could have so little regard for his own life.” Indeed, working within a
woodstove to make cold winter nights tolerable. There was a time when          few feet of a railroad crossing could be dangerous to life and limb.
the responsibility for monitoring the approach of a train and the activation
of the gate came down to one person – the railroad gatekeeper.                 As a young child, Judi Pittinaro Hall has vivid memories of the gatekeeper
                                                                               at the Main Street tracks, in the waning days before automatic gates
The gatekeepers relied on their eyes and ears to detect the imminent           replaced round-the-clock watchmen. “Growing up in Fairport, we had a
                                                                               healthy respect for the trains. We were told many stories from our parents
arrival of a train at the crossing. Eventually a warning bell was utilized
                                                                               and grandparents of the dangers of the train tracks. Some of them from
to confirm that a train was making its approach. When in the hut, the
                                                                               working for the train company, some from living near the tracks, and
gatekeeper kept a watchful eye through windows in both directions.
                                                                               some from accidents they had seen.”
Much of his time was spent outside the hut, watching the tracks and
waiting for the bell to ring.
                                                                               Judi’s family lived on East Avenue on the village’s north side, and she and
                                                                               her friends walked each day to the school on West Avenue. Crossing
As automobile traffic increased, the gatekeeper’s job became more              the railroad tracks was a necessity, under the watchful eye of the well-
difficult, as impatient motorists and pedestrians would periodically take      seasoned gatekeeper. Judi still remembers him perched on a chair outside
out their frustrations on the man that was simply doing his job. As reported   the hut, one leg crossed over the other. His pant cuff was almost up to his
in an edition of the Fairport Herald-Mail of March, 1947: “A new kind of       knee, and a row of thumbtacks were visible, firmly pressed into his calf.
gate crasher was revealed at the N.Y. Central crossing early Sunday            How better to keep your sock from slipping down your wooden leg?
morning. Gates were down and a fast passenger train was pounding
down the rails toward the crossing. Several cars had lined up to wait.
An impatient and unknown motorist pulled out of the line, gave his car
the gun and smashed through the gates to beat the oncoming train by a

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NOTE: Please ensure that the dates of birth and grades you provide for                                     QUICK REFERENCE
the participants are accurate, as the system will not allow enrollment for       Weather Cancellation Policy: Programs conducted in school facilities
a program if the age and/or grade criteria are not met. These data fields        are cancelled when schools are closed. Call the Recorded Taped
cannot be changed once they are entered.                                         Information Line (425-1170) for an updated program status. Programs
                                                                                 cancelled due to poor weather conditions will be announced by WHAM
Please go online to https://webtrac.perinton.org and enter the ‘user             (1180 AM).
name’ and ‘password’ that we have provided you. You can ‘shop’ by                                                       Holidays:
selecting your classes, placing them in your ‘shopping cart’ and ‘check          Friday, October 9..................................................Superintendent Conference Day
out’ using Visa, Mastercard or Discover to complete your transaction on                                                                             No School K-12
our secured site. A receipt may be printed for your records.                     Monday, October 12............................................Columbus Day
                                       For more information, call the Perinton   Wednesday, November 11................................Veteran’s Day
                                       Recreation and Parks Department at        Wednesday – Friday, November 25-27..........Thanksgiving Recess
                                       223-5050.                                                                             (Schools Closed)
                                       All classes, unless otherwise             Thursday & Friday, December 10-11...............K-5 Parent Conferences –
                                       indicated, are available on WebTrac.                                                      No School K-5
                                                                                 Wednesday – Friday, December 23-January 1....Winter Recess
                                                                                                                              (Schools Closed January 1)
                                                                                 Friday, December 25...........................................Christmas Day (PCC Closed)
                                                                                 Friday, January 1..................................................New Year’s Day (PCC Closed)

  What’s New For FALL
  Preschool
  Irish Dance for Little Leprechauns
  The Animals Santa
  The Snowy Nap

  Youth and Teen
  Irish Dance for Little Leprechauns

  Adult
  How 2020 Tax Changes May
     Impact Your Retirement Income

  Adult Arts & Crafts and Cooking
  Crochet at Noon: Shawl
  Crochet: Project Help for the Holidays
  Needles at Noon: Knitted Ornaments

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   2021 Parks Reservations for Perinton
     Residents to start December 1st
The Recreation and Parks Department will accept 2021 reservation
applications for the Fellows Road Park Building, Perinton Park Building,
White Brook Nature Area Building and town park shelters for Perinton
residents beginning Tuesday, December 1, 2020. The month of December
is for residents’ reservations only. Reservations will be open to non-
residents (and residents also), Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Fellows Road Park Building, Perinton Park Building and White Brook
Nature Area Buildin will be available for reservations from January 2021
– December 2021. The fee for the Fellows Road and Perinton Park is $180
for Perinton residents, and the fee for White Brook is $160 for Perinton
residents. For non-residents, the fees will be $225 for Fellows Road
and Perinton Park, $180 for White Brook. The Fellows Road Park and
the Perinton Park buildings will accommodate groups up to 65 people
with tables and chairs and the White Brook Nature Area building will
accommodate groups up to 48. All three buildings are heated, have rest
rooms, a refrigerator and stove. The Fellows Road Building also has a
fireplace.
Picnic shelters are located at Center Park, Egypt Park, Fellows Road
Park, Kreag Road Park, Perinton Park and White Brook Nature Area and
will be available for reservations from May 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021.
Electrical outlets are provided at all shelters. The fee is $100 for residents
and $140 for non-residents. Unreserved shelters are available for use on
a first come, first served basis.
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Facility reservation forms
are available at the Perinton Recreation and Parks office located at
the Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Road. Reservations will
be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Please list clearly a
second or third choice of date/location in the event your first choice is
not available. For further information, call the Perinton Recreation and
Parks office at 223-5050.
ATTENTION: The first week (December 1-7) of parks reservations will
be mail-in (or drop box) ONLY and will be processed randomly. A tan
drop box is available at the entrance of the Community Center to be used
in lieu of mail-in reservations if desired. On Tuesday, December 8, 2020,
reservations will be accepted in the office.
                                                                                            Crescent Trail Guided Hikes
                    Public Court Times                                           Free, family-friendly guided hikes (no pre-registration required) are
Tennis and Pickleball courts are open and available at no charge for your        organized each month by the Crescent Trail Hiking Association. Adults,
enjoyment.                                                                       teens and children under 16 supervised by an adult are all welcome to
Hours: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (Lighted)                                                participate. All hikes start at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of the month,
       8:00 AM- Dusk (Un-Lighted)                                                unless otherwise noted. Hikes are usually 1 ½ hours in duration and are
                                                                                 lead by a CTHA Board member to help educate hikers on the trail system.
Tennis Only                                                                      For more information on where to meet up, visit the CTHA Facebook page
Perinton Park (6) – Lighted                                                      at www.Facebook.com/crescenttrail. Maps can be purchased at the
Potter Park (2) – Lighted                                                        Perinton Community Center.
Pickleball Only                                                                  September 13: Lollypop Nature Trail
Potter Park (2) – Unlighted                                                      October 11: White Brook Nature Center
Tennis/Pickleball                                                                November 8: White Haven Memorial Park
Fellows Road Park (4) – Lighted
                                                                                 December: Off for the holidays
Kreag Road Park (2) - Lighted
                                                                                 To become a CTHA member or volunteer to help with the trails, please
          Please be courteous and limit play. 1 hour for singles,                visit CrescentTrail.org.
               1 ½ hours for doubles if players are waiting.

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Parks Dept. Programs

             2021 Community Garden
Ages:      Open to families
The garden is a community space where people can rent a raised bed
or participate in the Share the Harvest program. Both areas allow
members (novice or expert) to grow their own produce and flowers, as
well as their gardening skills.
Location: Potter Park
Codes:    8’ x 4’ (single)       548100-A      $25
          16’ x 4’ (double)      548100-B      $45
          24’ x 4’ (triple)      548100-C      $60
          Share the Harvest      548100-D      $20
Existing 2020 garden members may begin registering September 1.
New members registration begins on November 1.
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Special Events

Special
                                                                                                       Turkey Jam
                                                                            Ages:        14 years and over
                                                                                         Work your heart out in more than one way. Free aerobic and

Events
                                                                                         water aerobic classes and use of the fitness equipment at
                                                                                         the PCC on Thanksgiving morning. Registration to attend
                                                                                         aerobic classes and to use the fitness facility is required.
                                                                                         Stay tuned to our Facebook page and website for more
                                                                                         announcements on classes and registration. Donation of bag
SAVE THE DATE!!                                                                          of non-perishable food requested benefits the Perinton Food
                                                                                         Shelf. A free Turkey Jam t-shirt will be handed out for the
                                                                                         donations we receive.
Friday           October 23              Halloween Parade                   Location:    PCC
                                                                            Date:        Th., 11/26 8:00-10:00 AM (1 class) No charge.
Thursday         November 26             Turkey Jam                                      Not available on WebTrac.
Saturday         December 5              Photos with the Grinch                             Photos with the Grinch
                                                                            Ages:        Open to all ages
Saturday December 5                      Polar Express                                   Join us to have your picture taken with The Grinch! Dress
		                                       Pajama Party                                    as a Who, in your fancy attire or come as you are! Bring a
                                                                                         homemade ornament and help us decorate the Grinchmas
                                                                                         Tree. We are also accepting non­perishable donations for
                                                                                         the Perinton Food Shelf. Bring your own camera for photo
                                                                                         opportunities.
                                                                            Location:    PCC
                                                                            Date:        Code: 465810-A Sat., 12/5 9:30AM Res: $3, Non: $4
                                                                                         Code: 465810-B Sat., 12/5 10:15AM Res: $3, Non: $4
                                                                                         Code: 465810-C Sat., 12/5 11:00AM Res: $3, Non: $4
                                                                                         Code: 465810-D Sat., 12/5, 11:45AM Res: $3 Non: $4
                                                                                         Enroll all children attending.

                                                                                        Polar Express Pajama Party
                                                                            Ages:       Open to all ages
                                                                                        Be sure to bring Mom and Dad and wear your pajamas as we
                                                                                        watch The Polar Express! We will enjoy cocoa and cookies
                                                                                        afterward. If everyone is on their best behavior, we will have a
                                                                                        visit from Santa! Let’s make sure we are on his ‘good’ list. Our
                                                                                        photo corner will be set up so be sure to bring your camera!
                                                                            Instructor: Anette Messer
                   Halloween Parade                                         Location: PCC
Ages:       Open to families                                                Date:       Code: 462841-A Sat., 12/5 5:00-7:30 PM (1 class) Res $6,
            We will be looking to hold an alternative to our annual                     Non-Res $7
            Halloween Parade. Stay tuned to our Facebook page and                       Enroll all family members that will be attending. Fee is
            website for more details and announcements. This year’s                     charged per person.
            costume contest will take place online, selecting winners
            in each category. Upload your picture to the Perinton
            Recreation & Parks Facebook page and use the hashtag
            #PerintonHalloweenParade2020 and the category you will
            be judged in (ex.: #TinyTots). The categories consist of Tiny
            Tots, Preschool, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Teens, Adults and
            Best Group. The winners will be selected by 10 pm Friday
            night and may pick up their prizes the following Monday at
            the Perinton Community Center. This event is co-sponsored
            by the Fairport Rotary Club.
Location:   Perinton Recreation & Parks Facebook Page
Date:       Fri., 10/23 6:00 PM No charge.

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PRESCHOOL
A note on Preschool Programs:
CHILD MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF PROGRAM BY PROGRAM START DATE.
* Please do not drop off your child prior to designated class time and be prompt in picking up your child.
You may register for more than 1 session during the registration period.
** Please note: When registering for a program that requires enrollment of both parent and child, it is imperative that both
names appear on the registration form.

                    Butterfly Kids Yoga                                                               Fun with Ones
Ages:        3-5 years                                                        Ages:       12-24 months (adult participation required)
		           Each yoga class provides your child with an engaging and         		          Come and enjoy special play time with your little one. There
             fun opportunity to explore yoga as we develop strength,                      will be equipment to play on, new friends to meet, songs and
             balance, coordination, flexibility and more. Equal time is                   circle time.
             spent on age-appropriate ways to breathe, ground ourselves       Instructor: Sharilyn Ross
             and find calm. Weekly themes include strength, peace, love,      Location: PCC
             being active, mindful bodies, thankfulness and more. Yoga        Dates:      Code: 415803-C M., 10/19-11/2 9:30-10:15 AM (3 classes) Res
             mats available to borrow.                                                    $27, Non-Res $30
Instructors: Butterfly Kids Yoga                                              		          Code: 415803-D Tu., 10/20-11/3 9:30-10:15 AM (3 classes)
Location: PCC                                                                             Res $27, Non-Res $30
Dates:       Miss Nicole                                                      		          Code: 415803-E M., 11/9-12/7 9:30-10:15 AM (4 classes) Res
		           Code: 421100-B Tu., 11/3-12/15 10:00-10:45 AM (7 classes)                    $36, Non-Res $40
             Res $77, Non-Res $85                                             		          Code: 415803-F T., 11/10-12/8 (ex. 11/24) 9:30-10:15 AM
		           Miss Ali                                                                     (4 classes) Res $36, Non-Res $40
		           Code: 421100-D F., 11/6-12/18 (ex. 11/27) 10:00-10:45 AM
             (6 classes) Res $66, Non-Res $73                                                      Hedgie’s Surprise
                                                                              Ages:       Open to families (adult participation required)
                                                                              		          Join us for a reading of Jan Brett’s book Hedgie’s Surprise
                                                                                          followed by the opportunity to meet a variety of animals and
                                                                                          reptiles including the star of Jan Brett’s book. We will get to
                                                                                          watch our animal friends interact with each other running
                                                                                          around in a swimming pool.
                                                                              Instructor: Anne Meade
                                                                              Location: PCC
                                                                              Date:       Code: 425844-C F., 11/6 6:00-7:00 PM (1 class) Res $5,
                                                                                          Non-Res $6

                                                                                      Learn to Skate – Snowplow Sam
                                                                              Ages:       4-6 years
                                                                              		          Designed to help the preschooler develop preliminary
                                                                                          coordination and strength to maneuver and be comfortable
                                                                                          on the ice. Safety helmets are strongly recommended.
                                                                                          Adults must be in attendance during session but are not
                                                                                          allowed on the ice. Class includes a 20-minute group lesson.
                   Creative Movement                                                      Remainder of time is for practice. Please arrive 15 minutes
                                                                                          prior to the start of class.
Ages:       3-5 years
		          Simple dance steps are fun and energizing ways for children       Instructor: Rochester Ice Center Instructors
            to develop motor skills and expand their imagination. The         Location: Rochester Ice Center, 80 Lyndon Road
            introduction of basic ballet movements and vocabulary provides    Dates:      Code: 435824-B Sat., 11/14-12/19 (ex. 11/28) 9:35-10:35 AM (5
            structure, improves coordination and challenges the memory.                   classes) Res $85, Non-Res $94
            Registrant must provide pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather   		          Code: 435824-C Sat., 1/9-2/13 9:35-10:35 AM (6 classes) Res
            ballet shoes and hair pulled back off face into a bun.                        $100, Non-Res $110
Instructor: M.C. Classical Productions
Location: PCC
Dates:      Code: 415854-A Sat., 10/24-12/19 (ex. 11/28) 9:00-9:30 AM (8
            classes) Res $56, Non-Res $62

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                            Lil Athletes                                                     Pre-Ballet and Tap Class
Ages:       3-5 years                                                          Ages:       2 ½-3 ½ years
		          Lil Athletes is a fun and positive introduction to skills of all   		          Children will have fun learning basic ballet and tap
            sports (soccer, tennis, basketball and more). All games and                    steps, developing coordination, musicality, imagination
            activities promote the development of gross motor skills and                   and creativity. A variety of props and styles of music are
            encourage peer interaction in a safe and noncompetitive                        introduced to enhance the experience. Girls wear leotards
            environment.                                                                   and tights and pull their hair out of their face and boys wear
Instructor: Lisa Magliato                                                                  t-shirts, gym shorts or sweat pants. Ballet and tap shoes are
Location: PCC                                                                              required.
Dates:      Code: 411819-B M., 10/19-11/16 1:30-2:15 PM (5 classes)            Instructor: Vanessa Watters
            Res $59, Non-Res $65                                               Location: PCC
		          Code: 411819-C M., 11/23-12/21 1:30-2:15 PM (5 classes)            Dates:      Code: 416815-B F., 10/23-1/15 (ex. 11/27, 12/25, 1/1) 10:15-
            Res $59, Non-Res $65                                                           11:00 AM (10 classes) Res $100, Non-Res $110

                    Pint Sized Picassos                                                        Preschool Adventures
Ages:       2-6 years (adult participation required)                            Ages:       2-6 years (adult participation required)
		          Come and explore all sorts of artistic materials. We’ll be          Instructor: Sherry Murray
            creating art with traditional materials like paint and brushes      Location: PCC
            but also with unusual materials like marbles and sponges!
            Your young person will be so proud to create and bring
            home their own unique works of art. Different projects each
                                                                                                              Pigsty
                                                                                		          Come have fun and leave the mess here! We’ll listen
            session! (Day and evening sessions!)                                            to the book Pigsty, rotate through six different activities
Instructor: Sharilyn Ross                                                                   and make a snack. Preschoolers and their adult will
Location: PCC                                                                               be encouraged to explore paint, fizz, foam and shaving
Dates:      Code: 412822-B W., 10/21-11/4 10:00-10:45 AM (3 classes)                        cream together while making some fun projects to take
            Res $30, Non-Res $33                                                            home.
		          Code: 412822-C W., 11/18-12/9 (ex. 11/25) 10:00-10:45 AM (3
            classes) Res $30, Non-Res $33                                       Date:     Code: 428828-E Th., 10/22 10:00-11:00 AM (1 class)
		          Code: 412822-D W., 10/21-11/4 5:45-6:30 PM (3 classes) Res          		        Res $15, Non-Res $17
            $30, Non-Res $33
		          Code: 412822-E W., 1/6-1/13 5:45-6:30 PM (2 classes) Res                      Go Away Big Green Monster
            $20, Non-Res $22                                                    		           In this class, we will read Go Away Big Green Monster
                                                                                             and make a fun monster snack. We’ll assemble our own
                                                                                             creatures, experiment with slime, and rotate through
                                                                                             other stations where we will explore and craft together.
                                                                                Date:        Code: 428828-F Th., 10/29 10:00-11:00 AM (1 class) Res
                                                                                             $15, Non-Res $17

                                                                                                    Kids in the Kitchen
                                                                                		           Does your little one love to help in the kitchen? In this
                                                                                             class, toddlers and preschoolers will be able to make
                                                                                             their own snacks by following simple instructions. They
                                                                                             will be encouraged to mix, measure, create and taste
                                                                                             new foods. Adults will learn some creative ways to serve
                                                                                             old favorites. Each week will center around an age-
                                                                                             appropriate theme. We will also read a story, make crafts,
                                                                                             play games and learn about colors, numbers and shapes.
                                                                                             Children will practice following directions, listening to
                                                                                             a teacher, taking turns, and using classroom materials
                                                                                             appropriately in a relaxed environment.
                                                                                Dates:       Code: 428828-G Th., 11/5-12/3 (ex. 11/26) 10:00-11:00 AM
                                                                                             (4 classes) Res $52, Non-Res $57

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           **CHILD MUST BE ABLE TO                                                                 Story Drama
        INDEPENDENTLY USE BATHROOM.                                       Ages:       3-5 years
                                                                          		          ONLINE PROGRAM
                                                                          		          In this class, we take selected children’s books* and use
                                                                                      them as the base for a dramatic exploration. Students will
                                                                                      create new characters and dramatic situations in which we
                                                                                      work together to overcome all sorts of challenges, while
                                                                                      using the stories as inspiration. Come experience some
                                                                                      great stories with us this Fall! *New stories are used each
                                                                                      class.
                                                                          Instructor: Edward Rocha
                                                                          Location: VIRTUAL CLASS
                                                                          Dates:      Code: 425232-I M., 11/2-11/23 9:00-9:30 AM (4 classes)
                                                                                      Res $50, Non-Res $55
                                                                          		          Code: 425232-J W., 11/4-11/25 11:00-11:30 AM (4 classes)
                                                                                      Res $50, Non-Res $55

                                                                                  Tails, Toes, Ears, Eyes and Noses
                                                                          Ages:       2-4 years (adult participation required)
                                                                          		          We’ll read a story about different animal’s tails, toes, eyes,
                                                                                      ears and noses, then we’ll watch the animals move around
                                                                                      and interact with each other. After watching them play
                                                                                      together, you’ll get a close up view and the opportunity to
                                                                                      see what some of the animals feel like.
                                                                          Instructor: Anne Meade
                                                                          Location: PCC
                         The Mitten                                       Dates:      Code: 415831-B Sat., 11/14 9:00-10:00 AM (1 class) Res $10,
		          Let’s enjoy a class based on Jan Brett’s adorable animal                  Non-Res $11
            characters who huddle together while they try to stay
            warm in a snowstorm. We will listen to the story, bake a
            fun snack, and then work together to create a cute mask
                                                                                        Terrific Twos and Threes
                                                                          Ages:       2-3 years (adult participation required)
            and an ice painting. We’ll play games and pretend to be
                                                                          		          Busy 2 or 3 year old? Come, play and meet new friends!
            the animals in the book.
                                                                                      We’ll play on gym equipment and end the class with circle
Date:       Code: 428828-H Th., 12/10 10:00-11:00 AM (1 class) Res
                                                                                      time fun. In circle time, we’ll sing, show and tell, read books
            $15, Non-Res $17
                                                                                      and play games geared towards a toddler’s sense of fun and
               The Gingerbread Man                                                    creativity.
                                                                          Instructor: Sharilyn Ross
		          Run run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me, I’m the       Location: PCC
            Gingerbread Man! We will follow clues and go on a hunt        Dates:      Code: 411820-B Tu., 10/20-11/3 10:30-11:15 AM (3 classes)
            through the Community Center after reading the story                      Res $27, Non-Res $30
            about this naughty cookie and see if we can find him.         		          Code: 411820-C Tu., 11/10-12/8 (ex. 11/24) 10:30-11:15 AM
            Then we will make our own cracker ‘candy’ houses and                      (4 classes) Res $36, Non-Res $40
            cinnamon ornaments. (The edible houses will be made
            entirely from toddler friendly foods).
Date:       Code: 428828-I Th., 12/17 10:00-11:00 AM (1 class) Res $15,                               The Animals’ Santa
            Non-Res $17                                                   Ages:       Open to families (adult participation required)
                                                                          		          Join us for a reading of Jan Brett’s book The Animals’ Santa
                                                                                      followed by the opportunity to meet a variety of animals and
               Scribble and Scramble                                                  reptiles including the star of Jan Brett’s book. We will get to
                                                                                      watch our animal friends interact with each other running
Ages:       2-6 years (adult participation required)
		          Double your fun with two classes in one! Play in the gym                  around in a swimming pool.
            room and explore your preschooler’s creativity in the art     Instructor: Anne Meade
            room. Each class ends with circle time fun! New projects      Location: PCC
            every session!                                                Date:       Code: 425844-E F., 12/18 6:00-7:00 PM (1 class) Res $5, Non-
Instructor: Sharilyn Ross                                                             Res $6
Location: PCC
Dates:      Code: 415811-B Th., 10/22-11/5 9:30-10:30 AM (3 classes)                                     The Snowy Nap
            Res $30, Non-Res $33                                          Ages:       Open to families (adult participation required)
		          Code: 415811-C Th., 11/12-12/3 (ex. 11/26) 9:30-10:30 AM      		          Join us for a reading of Jan Brett’s book The Snowy Nap
            (3 classes) Res $30, Non-Res $33                                          followed by the opportunity to meet a variety of animals and
                                                                                      reptiles including the star of Jan Brett’s book. We will get to
                                                                                      watch our animal friends interact with each other running
                                                                                      around in a swimming pool.
          Register Online Using                                           Instructor: Anne Meade
                                                                          Location: PCC
    Our WebTrac System - See Page 8                                       Date:       Code: 425844-F F., 1/8 6:00-7:00 PM (1 class) Res $5,
                                                                                      Non-Res $6
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Preschool/Youth & Teen

                                                                                       YOUTH AND TEEN
                                                                              * PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR
                                                                              CHILD PRIOR TO THE DESIGNATED CLASS TIME AND
                                                                              BE PROMPT IN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD.
                                                                              REFER TO THE EARLY DROP OFF/LATE PICK UP POLICY
                                                                              ON THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION PAGE.

                                                                                                           Ballet I
                                                                           Ages:       7-10 years
                                                                                       Ballet I builds on beginning ballet, encouraging the continuing
                                                                                       and developing student – but first-time students are welcome
                                                                                       too! Children learn ballet barre and center exercises and
                                                                                       routines of increased complexity. Strength, agility, graceful
                                                                                       athleticism and body awareness are improved upon through
                                                                                       the study of ballet technique. Please see the description of
                                                                                       clothing for Beginning Ballet.
                        Tiny Trotters                                      Instructor: Vanessa Watters
                                                                           Location: PCC
Ages:       4-6 years (adult attendance required)
		          Children will be introduced to the love of horses, their       Dates:      Code: 425851-B M., 10/19-1/11 (ex. 11/23, 12/21, 12/28) 4:30-
            care and the enjoyment of riding. Your child will be taught                5:15 PM (10 classes) Res $100, Non-Res $110
            the basics of grooming and riding while also learning and
            observing safety rules.                                                               Beginning Ballet
Instructor: JLD Trainers                                                   Ages:       5-6 years
Location: JLD Equine, 1942 Turk Hill Road                                              Beginning Ballet develops coordination and musicality,
Dates:      Code: 425752-D Tu., 10/20-11/17 3:30-4:00 PM (5 classes)                   strengthens the imagination, nourishes creativity – and it’s
            Res $120, Non-Res $130                                                     fun! We begin with the basics of floor warm-ups, exercises
            Code: 425752-E W., 10/21-11/18 3:30-4:00 PM (5 classes)
            Res $120, Non-Res $130                                                     at the barre, and traveling steps. Girls wear leotards, pink
		          Code: 425752-F F., 10/23-11/20 3:30-4:00 PM (5 classes)                    tights, pink leather ballet shoes and pull their hair out of their
            Res $120, Non-Res $130                                                     face. Boys wear t-shirts, gym shorts or sweat pants and
		          Code: 425752-G Tu., 12/1-12/15 3:30-4:00 PM (3 classes)                    black ballet shoes.
            Res $70, Non-Res $77                                           Instructor: Vanessa Watters
		          Code: 425752-H W., 12/2-12/16 3:30-4:00 PM (3 classes)         Location: PCC
            Res $70, Non-Res $77                                           Dates:      Code: 425854-A F., 10/23-1/15 (ex. 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)
		          Code: 425752-I F., 12/4-12/18 3:30-4:00 PM (3 classes)                     4:30-5:15 PM (10 classes) Res $100, Non-Res $110
            Res $70, Non-Res $77

                  We Are Santa’s Elves
Ages:       3-5 years
		          ONLINE PROGRAM
		          Ho Ho Ho…We are Santa’s elves! It’s twelve days before
            Christmas and Santa’s elves are behind on their production
            because there have been so many extraordinary amazing
            children this year! With the clock ticking towards Christmas
            Eve, the elves will need some super-duper Christmas Magic
            to bring joy to every child who made Santa’s nice list.
            This musical will not only fill your heart and soul with the
            Christmas Spirit but will also be a wonderful introduction
            for younger children to the world of musical theatre. Cast
            members will also make new friends and learn the value of
            teamwork. Tuition covers costume rental, sets, props, show
            shirt and cast party.
Instructor: Edward Rocha
Location: VIRTUAL CLASS
Dates:      Code: 425232-K Tu. & Th., 12/1-12/17 10:00-10:45 AM
            (6 classes) Res $75, Non-Res $83

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                                                                                         Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
                                                                               Grades:     K-8
                                                                                           ONLINE PROGRAM
                                                                                           Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends
                                                                                           in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., adapted from Disney’s
                                                                                           Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the
                                                                                           enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and
                                                                                           delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans
                                                                                           Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The
                                                                                           Little Mermaid Jr. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we
                                                                                           all make for love and acceptance. In a magical underwater
                                                                                           kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave
                                                                                           her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world
                                                                                           above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton,
                                                                                           make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the
                                                                                           handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting
                                                                                           voice he’s been seeking. Cast members will also make new
                  Beginning Taekwondo                                                      friends and learn the value of teamwork. Tuition covers
Ages:       14 years and over                                                              costume rental, sets, props, show shirt and cast party.
            Come learn the martial art of Taekwondo. Taught by experts,        Instructor: Edward Rocha
            this class provides an overview of the essential skills to self-   Location: VIRTUAL CLASS
            defense and is great for physical fitness. No experience           Dates:      Code: 425232-B M. & W., 11/2-12/16 5:30-7:00 PM
            required. Visit www.taekwondoclub.org.                                         (14 classes) Res $200, Non-Res $210
Instructor: Rochester Taekwondo Club                                                       Online Performances 12/18 & 12/19
Location: PCC
Dates:      Code: 445847-A Sat., 10/24-1/16 (ex. 11/28, 12/26, 1/2) 10:30-                         Family Taekwondo
            11:15 AM (10 classes) Res $65, Non-Res $71                         Ages:       8 years and over
                                                                                           The class welcomes families to learn the art of Taekwondo. This
                          Caring Teens                                                     class introduces students to the martial arts while developing
The Teen Center and the Perinton Community Center are always looking                       strength of character. The goal is to provide fundamental
for teens interested in community service hours. We have designed a                        skills while challenging high-energy participation. Visit
program for teens looking for a community service opportunity gaining at                   www.taekwondoclub.org.
least ten hours of community service with Perinton Recreation and Parks.       Instructor: Rochester Taekwondo Club
Here is your opportunity to give back to your community, volunteering in       Location: PCC
areas of need, serving youth and senior populations in area parks and          Dates:      Code: 445847-C Sat., 10/24-1/16 (ex. 11/28, 12/26, 1/2) 9:30-
community facilities. Please contact Mike Clark with any questions or to                   10:15 AM (10 classes) Res $65, Non-Res $71
set up your service hours at mclark@perinton.org.
                                                                                                   Home Alone Safety
                    Disney’s Moana Jr.                                         Ages:       7-10 years
Grades:     K-8                                                                            A safety program that ensures children are safe while home
            ONLINE PROGRAM                                                                 alone. Learn tips on answering the phone and responding to
            Disney’s Moana Jr. is a musical based on the 2016 Disney                       knocks at the door, basic first aid, important phone numbers,
            animated movie Moana, about the strong-willed daughter of                      boredom busters and kitchen safety. Program includes
            the chief of a Polynesian village who is chosen by the ocean                   workbook that will serve as a take-home reference.
            itself to reunite a mystical relic with a goddess. When a          Instructor: Jerry Bennett
            blight strikes her island, Moana sets sail in search of Maui,      Location: PCC
            a legendary demigod, in the hope of returning the heart of         Dates:      Code: 435809-A M., 10/19 4:00-6:00 PM (1 class)
            Te Fiti and saving her people. The musical features songs                      Res $20, Non-Res $22
            written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa’i. Cast                          Code: 435809-B M., 12/7 4:00-6:00 PM (1 class)
            members will also make new friends and learn the value of                      Res $20, Non-Res $22
            teamwork. Tuition covers costume rental, sets, props, show
            shirt and cast party.                                                            Intermediate Taekwondo
Instructor: Edward Rocha                                                       Ages:       9 years and over
Location: VIRTUAL CLASS                                                                    Building on basics, students develop Taekwondo skills
Dates:      Code: 425232-D Tu. & Th., 11/3-12/17 5:30-7:00 PM                              in self-defense, forms, sparring and continue to advance
            (14 classes) Res $200, Non-Res $210                                            toward their Black Belt. Prior experience is required.
            Online Performances 12/18 & 12/19                                  Instructor: Rochester Taekwondo Club
                                                                               Location: PCC
                                                                               Dates:      Code: 445847-B Th., 10/22-1/14 (ex. 11/26, 12/24, 12/31)
           Register Online Using                                                           6:30-7:30 PM (10 classes) Res $65, Non-Res $71
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Youth & Teen
              Intro to Horseback Riding                                                         Isshin-Ryu Karate –
Ages:        7-18 years
             A beginner class for those who would like to learn to ride. Each
                                                                                              Green Through Navy Belt
                                                                                Ages:        7 years and over
             student will have their own horse to groom, tack up and ride
                                                                                             Continuation of intermediate karate curriculum. Techniques
             with the aid of our stable hands. An experienced adult trainer
                                                                                             and self-defense skills taught in a supportive and
             will teach them how to control their horse at the walk or trot.
                                                                                             enjoyable atmosphere. Students will learn belt appropriate
Instructors: JLD Trainers
                                                                                             requirements for advancement, building on prior experience.
Location: JLD Equine, 1942 Turk Hill Road
                                                                                             Learn at your own pace while building fitness, confidence,
Dates:       Code: 435752-D W., 10/21-11/18 4:00-5:00 PM (5 classes)
                                                                                             balance and coordination in a fun, non-threatening setting.
             Res $165, Non-Res $175
                                                                                Instructors: Fairport Martial Arts Instructors
             Code: 435752-E F., 10/23-11/20 5:00-6:00 PM (5 classes)
                                                                                Location: PCC
             Res $165, Non-Res $175
                                                                                Dates:       Code: 425808-B W., 10/21-1/13 (ex. 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30)
             Code: 435752-F Sat., 10/24-11/21 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
                                                                                             6:30-7:20 PM (9 classes) Res $86, Non-Res $95
             (5 classes) Res $165, Non-Res $175
             Code: 435752-G W., 12/2-12/16 4:00-5:00 PM (3 classes)
             Res $100, Non-Res $110
                                                                                                 Isshin-Ryu Karate –
             Code: 435752-H F., 12/4-12/18 5:00-6:00 PM (3 classes)                             Brown and Black Belts
             Res $100, Non-Res $110                                             Ages:        7 years and over
             Code: 435752-I Sat., 12/5-12/19 11:00 AM-12:00 PM                               Advanced karate curriculum continuing with techniques,
             (3 classes) Res $100, Non-Res $110                                              kata and self-defense skills in a supportive and enjoyable
                                                                                             atmosphere.        Students will learn belt appropriate
               Intro to Western Riding                                                       requirements for advancement, building on prior experience.
Ages:        7 years and over                                                                Learn at your own pace, while building fitness, confidence,
             An exciting addition to our program. Classes are taught                         balance and coordination in a fun, non-threatening setting.
             by an experienced Western instructor who can teach you             Instructors: Fairport Martial Arts Instructors
             everything you ever wanted to know about Western riding!           Location: PCC
Instructors: JLD Trainers                                                       Dates:       Code: 425808-C W., 10/21-1/13 (ex. 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30)
Location: JLD Equine, 1942 Turk Hill Road                                                    7:20-8:10 PM (9 classes) Res $86, Non-Res $95
Dates:       Code: 435753-B Sat., 10/24-11/21 12:00-1:00 PM (5 classes)
             Res $165, Non-Res $175                                                             Learn to Skate – Basic
             Code: 435753-C Sat., 12/5-12/19 12:00-1:00 PM (3 classes)          Ages:        6-18 years
             Res $100, Non-Res $110                                                          This class introduces and develops the fundamental moves.
                                                                                             There are eight levels that are determined by participant’s
                                                                                             ability. Class includes a 20 minute group lesson. Remainder
                                                                                             of time is for practice. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the
                                                                                             start of class. Adult must be present during session.
                                                                                Instructors: Rochester Ice Center Instructors
                                                                                Location: Rochester Ice Center, 80 Lyndon Road
                                                                                Dates:       Code: 435824-E Sat., 11/14-12/19 (ex. 11/28) 9:35-10:35 AM
                                                                                             (5 classes) Res $85, Non-Res $94
                                                                                             Code: 435824-F Sat., 1/9-2/13 9:35-10:35 AM (6 classes)
                                                                                             Res $100, Non-Res $110

                                                                                Making Tracks with the Animal Teacher
                                                                                Ages:       5-10 years
                                                                                            Come join us to learn about animal tracks and meet the
                                                                                            animals that made them. We will read a story about animal
                                                                                            tracks and then look at some animal footprints in the sand.
                                                                                            We will try to figure out something about who walked
               Isshin-Ryu Karate –                                                          through the sand and who is coming to visit. Then we will
                                                                                            meet representatives of six different species of animals and
          Beginner Through Orange Belt                                                      watch them interact in the sand. You’ll get the chance to see
Ages:        7 years and over                                                               the animals up close and see what some of the animals feel
             Introduction and continuation of fundamental karate                            like! Educational take home sheet included.
             techniques and self-defense skills in a supportive and             Instructor: Anne Meade
             enjoyable atmosphere. Students will learn blocks, kicks,           Location: PCC
             punches and stances, along with personal security and              Dates:      Code: 425844-D Sat., 11/14 10:00-11:00 AM (1 class)
             self-defense basics. Learn at your own pace, while building                    Res $10, Non-Res $11
             fitness, confidence, balance and coordination in a fun, non-
             threatening setting.
Instructors: Fairport Martial Arts Instructors
Location: PCC                                                                         Register early to avoid program
Dates:       Code: 425808-A W., 10/21-1/13 (ex. 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30)
             5:30-6:20 PM (9 classes) Res $86, Non-Res $95                          cancellation due to low enrollment.

Registration Begins: Monday, September 28, 202017
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