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Register for Fall programs with the Suffield Parks and Rec. Dept
It is time to register for new, fun fall programs for the whole family with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department!
Register for fun fall programs with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department. Some deadlines are this week! For more info and to register, please visit suffieldrec.com
Adult Fitness Programs
Powerburn Fall Fitness Blast
Get an incredible workout in this fun high intensity step class. Class is designed to help build lean muscle while burning tons of fat all while having a blast. It is a total body cardio and strength workout. Combining step, HIIT, and dumbbells, this ultimate thirty-minute workout will get and help keep you in shape.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA Teamjtraining.com
Dates: Thursdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 and older
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $50.00
Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 14
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Energizing Saturday Morning Vinyasa Yoga Flow and Mindfulness Sampler
This new three week sampler series will be an energizing Vinyasa yoga flow program that will kickstart your morning and inspire you to move through the rest of your day with intention and ease. There will be a strong focus on proper alignment and linking movement to one’s breath to ultimately promote flexibility, increase mobility, build strength, balance and relieve stress. Instructor: Laura Dromgold, Certified Yoga Instructor
Dates: Saturdays, September 17, 24, October 1
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Ages 10 and older
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room Fee: $25.00
Registration Deadline is Wed. September 14
Tabata Sunday Bootcamp
You will have a blast in this ultimate calorie burning high intensity class while you start your Sunday morning off right. Tabata is a form of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) that alternates between twenty seconds of intense bursts of work and ten seconds of rest in four-minute rounds.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer
Dates: Sundays, September 25, 0ct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 and older
Location: Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $50.00
Registration deadline is Wed. September 14
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What are you “weighting” for?
Join our new six-week group workshop where you will learn how to change your mentality around food choices and eating, exercise and well-being through a holistic and healthy approach. This is the perfect class for fall and before the holidays. Participants will learn factual scientific data about nutritious food choices, water consumption, new recipes, exercise and stress management that will help improve you over all fitness
Instructor: Joy Hoisington, Grassroots Nutrition owner
Date: Wednesdays, September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ages: 10 and older
Location: Suffield Senior Library Room
Fee: $55.00 (Discount 2nd family or more $50.00)
Registration Deadline is Monday, September 19
Fall Steppers, Strollers, Runners and Joggers Lunchtime Workout - FREE
Join our group and make new walking/running/jogging friends and get in shape at the same time. We will go over warming up, fitness walking/jogging and have a fun time getting you re-energized for the rest of the day Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Dates: Tuesdays, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, Oct 25, November 1
Times: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Location: Meet at the Middle School Track
Fee: FREE (Must Pre-register)
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, September 13
Powerburn Fall Fitness Blast - End of Fall
Just in time to still get in and to stay in shape for the holidays! You will get an incredible workout in this fun high intensity step class.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer
Dates: Thursdays, November 17, December 1, 8, 15
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 and older
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $35.00
Registration deadline is Thursday, November 10
Tabata Sunday Bootcamp - Late Fall
Tabata is a form of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) that alternates between twenty seconds of intense bursts of work and ten seconds of rest in four minute rounds. This class will have you burning calories even after you leave class. All fitness levels are welcome.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA
Dates: Sundays, November 20, 27, December 4, 11
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 and older
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $40.00
Registration Deadline is Wed. November 16
Late Fall Energizing Fall Saturday Morning Mindfulness and Vinyasa Yoga Flow
This six week series will be an energizing Vinyasa yoga flow that will kick start your morning and inspire you to move through the rest of your day with intention and ease. There will be a strong focus on proper alignment and linking movement to one’s breath to ultimately promote flexibility, increase mobility, build strength, balance and relieve stress. Instructor: Laura Dromgold, Certified Yoga Instructor
Dates: Saturdays, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Ages 10 and older
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $60.00
Registration deadline is Wed. October 12
Youth & Pre-School
Agility and Speed Challenge – Grades 3-8
Children will have a blast in this new Fall agility and speed challenge program. Speed, strength, confidence and agility will all be developed and improved while children have a terrific time playing a variety of motivating drills and exercises.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer
Dates: Mondays, September 19. 26, October 3, 17, 24
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: McAlister School /Gym/Fields
Fee: $45.00 Residents $55.00 Non-residents
Registration Deadline: Wed. September 14
After School Fitness Walking and Running Group - Grades 3-8
Your child will have a terrific time in this fun and motivating After school fitness walking and running group. Participants will learn proper stretching exercises and get in some great exercise while running and fitness walking while making friends.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer
Dates: Thursdays, September 22, 29, October 6, 13, Oct. 20
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: McAlister School Gym/fields
Fee: $45.00 Residents $55.00 Non-residents
Registration Deadline-Monday, September 19
Fitness Squad and After School Games-Grades 3 - 8
This heart pumping, enjoyable fitness and games class is for girls and boys in that is geared for all fitness levels. Children will engage in core, strength, agility training, plyometrics and other important training exercises
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer
Dates: Mondays, November 21, 28, December 5, 12
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: McAlister School Gym and fields
Fee: $40.00 Residents $50.00 Non-residents
Registration deadline-Monday, November 14
Pre-School Playtime Fitness Program Pre-Schooler with Parent/Caregiver Ages 3-5
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.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer
Dates: Thursdays, September 22, 29, October 6, 13, October 20
Time: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $45.00 per participant and caregiver
Registration deadline is Monday, September 19
Haunted Halloween Party & Spooky Storytime Pre-Schooler with a Parent/Caregiver Ages 2-5
Come join this fun Halloween themed craft party and Story time with your little one! Participants will have a blast while we celebrate Halloween with a crafting party and enjoy snacks Instructor: Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library & Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Suffield Parks and Recreation Department Date: Thursday , October 27
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center Great Room
Fee: $10.00 per participant and caregiver
Registration deadline is Thursday, October 20
Family and Community (Halloween Weekend Fun!)
Photo Scavenger Hunt & Fun Photo Workshop
Join us for an Exciting, Interactive & Fun New Program!
Suffield Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Trees for Suffield Initiative is offering adult and youth photography workshops that will give you ideas and tips, help you gain confidence, and give you more reasons to get outdoors and start taking pictures.
The workshops, led by Chad Lemmens of Lemmens Creative Design will have you excited to try new things using your camera. After some initial instruction and a photo scavenger hunt, Chad will help you select your best photos and take them to the next level. Want to try aerial photography? Chad will be bringing his drones. Sunrise Park is the perfect location for terrific Fall foliage and it will be an enjoyable workshop for adults and families.
After the workshop, select your best two photos to enter in the Trees for Suffield photo contest. A small snack will also be served to celebrate the Fall and Halloween season.
Contest deadline is November 23, 2022. Photo categories include single tree portraits, multi tree landscapes, and close-ups or abstracts of trees, leaves, bark, etc.
This new workshop is FREE but donations to Trees for Suffield will be kindly appreciated at the program.
Workshop 1 - FREE
Date: Sunday, October 30
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Ages: 8 yrs. & older
Location: Sunrise Park Upper Pavilion
Workshop 2 - FREE
Date: Sunday, October 30
Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm
Ages: 8 yrs. & older
Location: Sunrise Park Upper Pavilion
Registration closes for both workshops on Wednesday, October 26 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Family groups welcome to either worksho
Inclusive Recreation Programs
Bowling Buddies Fall Bowling at Spare Time
Enjoy a great evening of bowling and meeting new friends. Get some exercise and have some fun! This program is geared for Middle Schoolers through adults. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement, and wear and bring a facemask and hand sanitizer. We ask everyone to check their temperature before coming to the program and if you have a temperature, over 100 please do not come to the program Please do not come to the program if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. We encourage all participants to eat and drink either before or after bowling. You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs. Everyone must register at www.suffieldrec.com for bowling including volunteers.
Volunteer special partners, coaches and helpers are always needed and also welcome! Many fun activities, event nights and zoom activities are held throughout the year in addition to the bowling program!
Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Registration deadline is ongoing.
Dates: September 13-April 12 and a bowling Banquet in May
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Age: geared for Middle Schoolers through adult
Location: Spare Time, Route 75, Windsor Locks
Fee: $11.00-for three games and shoe rental, paid directly at Bowling alley Everyone must pay $11.00 weekly. There is no pro-rating the games. (you must pre-register for this program-please register at www.suffieldrec.com) Please also be sure to fill out the below Special Olympics paperwork and forms for both athletes and Special Partners before the start of the program.
End of Summer Party and Games! (Bowling Buddies Group and Friends)
Have a fun time with your Bowling Buddies friends while we enjoy the last days of summer and celebrate together. We will play some fun games, walk the track and make some creative crafts. We will also enjoy snacks and pizza for dinner. All abilities welcome. Please do not come to the program if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Registration closes on Tuesday, September 13 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
Dates: September 14
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Age: geared for ages 10 and up through adult (Special Partners are encouraged to participate from the Bowling Buddies Program)
Location: Meet the McAlister School cafeteria (drive around the back of the school)
Fee: $10.00 (Must pre-register. (Limited spots-register at www.suffieldrec.com)
Fall Steppers, Strollers, Runners and Joggers Lunchtime Workout
Are you ready to have some fun, burn some calories and put some spring back in your step while enjoying the beautiful fall weather? Are you tired of trying to fit your daily workout in but have excuses of not being able to exercise because of lack of time and also not wanting to walk/jog alone? Join our group and make new walking/running/jogging friends and get in shape at the same time. We will go over warming up, fitness walking/jogging and have a fun time getting you re-energized for the rest of the day! The program will meet rain or shine so please bring proper gear (only thunderstorms will cancel.) Even if you can be at class for a half hour, you are encouraged to join the group. Prizes will be awarded to the most dedicated participants. All ages and abilities welcome. We ask everyone to check their temperature before coming to class and if you have a temperature, over 100 please do not come to class. Also, please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement, sneakers and wear and bring a facemask, exercise mat and water bottle.
Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Registration closes on Thursday, September 15 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
Dates: September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, Oct 25, November 1
Day: Tuesday
Times: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Location: Meet at the Middle School Track
Fee: Free (Must Pre-register)
Art Together Specialty Workshop (Bowling Buddies and Bowling Buddies Jr and Caregiver) Kandinsky-inspired Compositions (New!)
You will have a terrific evening with the Bowling Buddies and Bowling Buddies Jr. outing group Special Fall Art Workshop with Dinner with Special guest Gayla Berry. We will have pizza and snacks first from 5:00-6:30 p.m. and then we will have our specialty Art Program from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This program is for all ages and abilities and recommended for ages 9 and over. All participants must pre-register.
Instructor: Special guest art instructor-Gayla Berry with Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Kandinsky-inspired Compositions
Making art together fosters a profound sense of well-being, connection, and community. Join us in creating art inspired by Wassily Kandinsky's Squares with Concentric Circles!
We begin with a brief discussion of Kandinsky’s piece, then create our own artwork.
Participants are given step-by-step instructions as a group, with individual support as needed. Everyone is encouraged to try the techniques taught, but also to go beyond and explore their unique artistic style.
In the process of creating their compositions, participants are also
-increasing hand strength and dexterity
-improving hand-eye and bilateral coordination
-developing planning and organizing abilities
-working on problem-solving and decision-making
-honing observation skills
-sharpening visual-spatial skills
-enhancing self-expression through verbal and non-verbal communication
-connecting with other creative individuals
This class involves some painting, a lot of paper cutting, and an abundance of fun!
Please do not come to the program if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
Instructor:
Date: October 19
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center
Age: geared for ages 9 and up through adult (Special Partners are encouraged to participate from the Bowling Buddies Program)
Location: Suffield Senior Center
Fee: $10.00
Halloween Party with Pizza and snacks (Bowling Buddies Group and Friends)
Have a terrific time with your friends while we make a variety of fun Halloween crafts and enjoy some treats while we celebrate. We will make a variety creative Fall and Halloween crafts, listen to some spooky music and enjoy dinner. All participants must pre-register.
Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement, and bring a facemask and water bottle. Please do not come to the program if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Registration closes on Monday, October 17 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
Dates: October 26
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Age: geared for ages 10 and up through adult (Special Partners are encouraged to participate from the Bowling Buddies Program)
Location: McAlister School Cafeteria
Fee: $10.00
Register at www.suffieldrec.com by Monday, October 17
For more info and to register for programs visit-www.suffieldrec.com
Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Director of Special Programs-Suffield Parks and Recreation Department
