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Register for Fall programs with the Parks and Rec. Department
Sign Up today for a variety of fun, fall programs with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department
Looking for some fun activities for the whole family this fall? Register today for the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department's Fall Programs. For a full listing and to register, please visit-suffieldrec.com
Please don't delay and register today as many program deadlines are this week.
ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS
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CrossFit Adult - Phase 1, 2 , & 3- Beginner
Land Warrior CrossFit has worked with Suffield Parks & Recreation to create this specially designed program to eliminate barriers for you trying CrossFit.
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Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: October 22, 24, 29, 31, November 5, 7, 12, 14 - Phase 2
Dates: November 19, 21 December 3, 5, 10, 15, 17, 19 - Phase 3 (No program on Tues., Nov. 26 & Thurs., Nov. 28)
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 18 and up
Location: Land Warrior CrossFit, 110 Ffyler Place, Suffield
Fee: $ 75.00 Non-Res: $85.00
Kickboxing Re-charge
Re-charge your morning routine with this fun, calorie burning and innovative body sculpting
Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, November 18, 25 December 2 (No Class on Monday, November 11)
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Location: Town Hall Lower Level Meeting Room
Ages: 18 and up
Fee: $45.00
Cardio Kickboxing
Re-vamp your after work routine or exercise program with our new Cardio Kickboxing class.
Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, November 18, 25 December 2 (No Class on Monday, November 11)
Day: Mondays
Time: 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Town Hall-Lower Level Meeting Room
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: $45.00
Lunchtime Fitness Sampler
This new innovative fitness class will focus on core work, toning and building lean muscle.
Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, November 18, 25 December 2 (No Class on Monday, November 11)
Day: Mondays
Time: 12:05 p.m-12:50 p.m.
Location: Suffield Town Hall Conference Room
Ages: Adults
Fee: $45.00
Friends and Family Bowling Nights
Program is for everyone and each Thursday night, participants will bowl three games, a terrific way to get some exercise and make new friends.
Dates October 24, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19 (No program on October 31 and November 28)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: Spare Time, Route 75, Windsor Locks
Ages: All ages
Fee: $82.00 (shoe rental not included)
Fall Steppers, Strollers, Runners and Joggers
Join our group and make new walking/running/jogging friends and get in shape at the same time.
Dates: October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26
Day: Tuesdays
Times: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Middle School Track
Ages: All ages
Fee: FREE (Must Pre-register)
Lunchtime Yoga-Re-charge - NEW 8 Week Session
Re-fresh & re-charge your day and enjoy all the benefits of Yoga for a healthy de-stressing lunchtime.
Dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, December 18 (No Class on November 27)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Location: Town Hall-Lower Level Meeting Room
Ages: 18 and up
Fee: $60.00
Barre It – NEW
This Barre Above® class is a unique approach to barre workouts as you have seen them.
Dates: October 24, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12 (No class on October 31 and November 28)
Day: Thursdays
Times: 4:45-5:30 p.m. - Class 1 5:45-6:30 p.m. - Class 2
Location: Unique Fitness Studio
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: $60.00 Non Res: $70.00
New Adult Cupcake and Cake Decorating Programs
Cupcake Decorating Made Easy
Decorate like a pro, get ready to impress all of your guests with your special goodies!
Date: October 22
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Ages: 16 and over
Location: Suffield Parks and Recreation Office/Activity Room 97 Mountain Road
Fee: $20.00
Additional supplies are necessary to be purchased for this class, please see the info on www.suffieldrec.com when registering.
Youth Programs
Fitness Squad Fun
Children will engage in core, strength, agility training, plyometrics and other important training exercises.
Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2 (No program on Nov. 11)
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3 – 8
Location: McAlister School Gym
Fee: $45.00 Non-Res: $50.00
Cheerleading Fun
Your child will have a wonderful time in this introduction to the fundamentals of cheerleading and tumbling.
Dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4 (No program on November 27)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 1 – 5
Location: McAlister School Gym
Fee: $55.00
Speed Training Clinic
This clinic offers a great cross training workout for athletes.
Dates: October 29, November 12, 19, 26 (No program on November 5)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3 – 8
Location: McAlister School Gym
Fee: $47.00 Non-Res: $52.00
Bowling Buddies JR. - FREE
Bowling Buddies JR is for any child with special needs in grades 2 – 9.
Dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Location: Spare Time Lanes
Where the Wild Things Art - ART-ventures for Kids
Art adventurers explore many whimsical and original art forms and techniques.
Dates : October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:40-4:40 p.m.
Grades: K - 2
Location: Spaulding School Cafeteria A
Fee: $90.00 Non-Res: $100.00
Harry Potter Magical Engineering
Explore the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®!
Dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Grades: K - 3
Location: Spaulding School Cafeteria A
Fee: $80.00 Non-Res: $90.00
Hauntingly Fun and Healthy After-School Snack Making
Make some “Spooktacular” Treats with Dietitian Michelle Mattia for a FREE workshop.
Date: October 29
Day: Tuesday
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Grades: 1 – 5
Location: McAlister School Cafeteria
Fee: FREE (This program is limited to the first 14 children who enroll.)
Hoop It Up Basketball Clinic
Improve your child’s understanding of the game of basketball and supply the children with skills and drills.
Date: November 7
Day: Thursday
Grades/Times: Grades 1 and 2: 3:30-4:15 p.m. Grades 3-6: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Location: McAlister School Gym
Fee: Grades 1 and 2: $12.00 Grades 3-6: $13.00
Halloween Pumpkin Painting and Pizza Party
Children will have a blast with their friends as we decorate real pumpkins and celebrate Halloween
Date: October 23
Day: Wednesday
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grades: 1-5
Location: McAlister School Cafeteria
Fee: $15.00 Non-Res: $20.00
Winter Holiday Present Makers
Children will have a fun afternoon expressing their creativity while making a variety of beautiful holiday gifts.
Date: December 9
Day: Monday
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Grades: 1-5
Location: McAlister School Cafeteria
Fee: $12.00 Non-Res: $17.00
Pre-school Programs
Pre-school Playtime and Fitness Program (Pre-schooler with a Parent/Caregiver)
Do you want to get fit and have fun while making new friends with your child this fall? Pre-schoolers and their parent/caregiver will participate in a variety of fun and interactive activities that help keep your family fit while helping to develop balance, flexibility, gross motor skills, with music and movement. This class is a ton of fun and a great workout too.
Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2 (No program on November 11)
Time: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Location: Town Hall-Lower Level Meeting Room
Ages: 3-5 and Parent/Caregiver
Fee: $45.00 per child and one adult
Moving and Grooving Meditation/Yoga (Pre-schooler with a Parent/Caregiver)
Come join our fun NEW class that incorporates mindful movement exercises, de-stressing and fun. This class is designed for parent/caregiver and child to practice yoga in an engaging way that engages the child and gives the parent a chance to practice on the mat. The class will be a creative mixture of mindful movement exercises, animal poses, music, breathing and relaxation that is age appropriate and fun for the parent/caregiver and pre-school participant.
Dates: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4 (No program on November 27)
Time: 11:00 – 11:40 a.m.
Location: Town Hall-Lower Level Meeting Room
Ages: 3-5 and Parent/Caregiver
Fee: $45.00 per child and one adult
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Travel Back Centuries to a Community and Culture Hidden in the Himalayans
Get ready for a fun evening, as Scott Emmons, Suffield resident, brings to you the small country of Nepal with a presentation of a trek that he recently participated in. Sandwiched between Tibet and India, Nepal is a country rich with culture, beauty and untouched civilizations dating back centuries.
Scott has extensive photos and tales of the trip he took which encompassed assisting in the building of three schools as a volunteer experience in the earthquake devastated regions of Nepal. He then went trekking for two weeks in the Himalayan Mountains. Scott hiked through regions only recently open to tourists and was able to witness the way that the Nepalese people live – their daily routines dating back centuries. It was truly a wonderful experience and the photos he took along the way will bring this amazing journey to life. Join us for an enjoyable and unforgettable evening to enjoy this rich cultural show.
Dates: November 21
Day: Thursday
Times: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Location: Kent Memorial Library Auditorium and Gallery
Fee: FREE (Must Pre-register)
New York City on Your Own - Saturday, December 7
The cost is $50.00 per person and includes:
- Round trip bus transportation Departs: Middle School Parking Lot at 7:30 a.m.
- Taxes Departs: New York City at 7:00 p.m.
Meals are on your own. Registration closes on Thursday, November 14 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
Register at www.suffieldrec.com
Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Director of Special Programs-Suffield Parks and Recreation Department
