Register today for Spring Programs with the Parks and Recreation Dept.

Spring is just around the corner and it is time to register for new fun programs for adults, youth and families. Below is a listing of our upcoming fitness programs. For a full listing of all of our programs and to register visit- www.suffieldrec.com

Spring Energizing Vinyasa Flow and Mindfulness (NEW Saturday morning program!)
Put some spring in your step with our new energizing Vinyasa yoga flow that will kick start your Saturday morning and inspire you to move through the rest of the weekend 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. This flow will end with a sprinkle of core work and a final relaxation that will leave you ready to take on your day. This practice is a one- hour class and has been designed for all levels from beginners to seasoned Yogis. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement and have a water bottle and a Yoga Mat ready for class.

Instructor: Laura Dromgold- Certified Yoga Instructor
Registration closes on Wednesday, March 15
Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, April 29, May 6 (Back up bad weather day’s will be on Sunday, March 19, 26, April 2, April 9, 16, 23, 30, 7 if there are any cancelations due to inclement weather.)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center library room
Ages 14 and up
Fee: $80.00


More Powerburn in the New Year!
Continue to keep your 2023 fitness resolutions while getting a fantastic workout with this high intensity and fun step class. This super effective program is designed to help build lean muscle while burning tons of fat all while having a blast. You will get a total body cardio and strength workout. This class combines step, HIIT, and dumbbells for an all around ultimate thirty minute workout. Come get your heart pumping and the calories burning with a personal trainer. Beginners to advanced are welcome.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA Teamjtraining.com
Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $55.00
Registration closes on Thursday, March 9.

Tabata Bootcamp-Late Winter/Spring)
Keep your 2023 fitness resolutions with our super effective and very popular Tabata Bootcamp. Join a terrific group while you get in great shape while being motivated and starting the year off right by making exercise a priority. You will have a blast in this ultimate calorie burning high intensity class. 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. Please wear comfortable clothes and have an exercise mat for class.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA
Dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23 (No program on April 9)
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 and older
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $55.00
Registration closes on Thursday, March 9

Fitness Lunchtime Challenge-Spring (New)
Looking for a fun class that offers great motivation to help you get fit in the New Year? This lunch time strengthening and conditioning class will focus on toning and building lean muscle. No experience necessary as Instructor will accommodate and modify to suit all of your individual needs and fitness levels. Come learn about your muscles, mechanics and improve even further on your strength and cardio. Take a break from the sedentary workday and join us. This class offers a great way to get in shape in the New Year with great motivation while having fun. We will also discuss healthy nutrition and lifestyle as a core component of this class.
Registration closes on Wednesday, March 16.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA. teamjtraining.com Day: Wednesday’s
Dates- March 22, 29, April 5, 12, April 19 Bad weather make up day is April 26
Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Ages: Adult
Fee: $50.00

Free Total Transformation Info and Class Demo (NEW-FREE Class)
Start the New Year right and find the perfect balance between your workouts, eating habits and making fitness a priority. Are you exercising and not getting the results you had hoped for or want to take your fitness to the next level for a total transformation? Join us for this fun, free info session and find out how to balance a transformative exercise program with an overall healthy lifestyle to get proven results. Take charge of your wellness in 2023 and necessary steps to stay fit, active, energetic and confident.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA.
Registration closes on Wednesday, March 15 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum
capacity. Limited enrollment

Date: March 18
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Ages: Adults (children ages 14 and over are welcome)
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library

Total Transformation 2023 - New
Are you ready to take charge of your wellness, feel great and get and stay in shape and keep your fitness New Year’s resolutions? Get ready for a Total Transformation in 2023! This comprehensive five week training program combines all of the necessary aspects to help improve your overall well-being in order to achieve your desired fitness and lifestyle for maximum results. You will participate in up to two fitness classes a week (30min. each) for 5 weeks that fits your schedule. You will also participate in weekly weigh ins, body fat testing/check in, will have access to a personal portal where you will have your stats, progress charts and the ability to submit food logs to keep you accountable as well as access to our fitness nutritionist. The portal will also contain food lists for the lean healthy eating program and your own personal stats throughout the program as well as 5 weeks of exercise videos. This program will help ensure you make a holistic commitment to fitness and achieve lasting results in a supported environment.
Come learn how to reach your goal by learning the proper ways to eat, workout, burn fat, build lean muscle, and lose weight with support all in one. Join with friends, family members, coworkers, or challenge yourself. Lose weight to feel great!

Cardio, Core and More (Total Transformation Class option)
Join in on this fun high intensity class that will get your heart pumping. You will get a total cardio and strength training workout. This class is designed to help build lean muscle while burning fat. We will get in a transformative workout while combining HIIT, Step, and hand held weights making this is the ultimate thirty minute workout. Come get your heart pumping and burn some serious calories while being motivated by a personal trainer. Beginners to Advanced are welcome! Saturday’s March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22 (Back up snow date is April 29) from 11:00-11:30 a.m. in the Senior Center Library Room. (Optional consultation/weigh ins and body fat composition before class from 10:30-11:00 a.m.)

Ultimate Fitness Challenge ( Total Transformation Class option)
Looking for a fun and effective fitness challenge class? This class is for you! Sunday workouts have never been so rewarding and effective than this motivating strength and interval training program. You will get in a complete workout, by challenging yourself in an enjoyable and encouraging environment with a variety of stations. This terrific workout will be an ultimate calorie burner and help you reach your 2023 fitness resolutions. All fitness levels are welcomed. (Sunday’s-March 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23 (Back up snow date is April 30) from 12:00-12:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Library Room) (optional consultation/weigh ins and body fat composition before class from 11:30-12:00 p.m.)
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA. teamjtraining.com
Location: Suffield Senior Center
Ages: 14 and older
Fee for the Total Transformation Program: $225.00 (includes up to two classes per week, fitness videos, personalized nutritional assistance and weekly check ins with weigh in/body fat analysis. This is a comprehensive program with impressive results.

Spring Steppers, Walkers, Runners and Strollers
Do you want to get in shape, stay motivated and get some spring back in your step? Are you tired of trying to fit your daily steps in but have excuses of not being able to walk because of lack of time, safety and also not wanting to walk alone? Join our group and make new walking friends and get in shape at the same time. We will go over warming up, fitness walking and have a fun time getting you re-energized for the rest of the day. We will walk rain or shine so please bring proper gear. Even if you can only walk for a half hour, you are encouraged to join the group. Prizes will be awarded to the most dedicated walkers. All ages and abilities welcome including parents with strollers and seniors. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement and wear and bring a facemask and water bottle. 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. Please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Dates: March 14, 21, 28, , April 4, 11, April 18
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Location: Meet at the Middle School Track
Fee: FREE (must pre-register)
Registration closes on Monday, March 13


St. Patrick’s Weekend Hiking Workshop and Hike at Sunrise Park- Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend! (Family Fun Day) (New)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend and join the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department, The Trees for Suffield Initiative and Reach Your Summit for a one of a kind fun, interactive workshop going over all you need to know about day hiking basics in the Nutmeg state. This workshop will go over important trip planning information, Leave No Trace Principles and concepts of hiking for improved fitness and well-being. Each participant will also receive and updated map of Sunrise Park.. Hear stories, learn tips and enjoy a show-n-tell of essential gear that can help make your day hiking experiences better with, Reach Your Summit guide and owner, Mat Jobin's first-hand experience from guiding groups for over 14 years and tackling solo pursuits and thru hikes. Following the workshop, there will be a short guided hike in beautiful Sunrise Park for all levels and abilities. Participants will also have the opportunity to identify various Trees at Sunrise Park with a representative from the Trees for Suffield Initiative (There will be a beginner hike for the younger children, families and those who wish to go on a shorter hike then a more advanced hike for all those who wish for a longer hike) Please be sure to bring a water bottle, wear proper hiking footwear and dress in layers. This is the perfect program to learn more about hiking and gear and to enjoy our beautiful Sunrise Park and Trees while also celebrating St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the whole family!
Instructors: Mat Jobin- owner of Reach Your Summit-www.reachyoursummit.net, Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Suffield Parks and Recreation, volunteer Stephan Bastrzycki
Dates: March 18
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Sunrise Park Upper Pavilion
Ages: The workshop is for all ages. The hikes are recommended for adults and families with children.
Fee: $5.00 (small snacks will be served!)
Registration closes on Wednesday, March 15 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

For more information and to register for programs visit- www.suffieldrec.com
Hello Parks and Recreation Friends,