Sign Up for Fun Fall Programs with Suffield Parks and Recreation

The summer days have dwindled down and it is now time to register for new fall programs with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department. We have a variety of enjoyable programs for the whole family. For more info and to register, please visit-suffieldrec.com

Also, if you would still like to register for the 40th Annual Suffield Parks & Recreation/First Suffield Bank a Division of PeoplesBank 10K Road Race and 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 7. You can still register the morning of the race!

Join us for a fun morning of great fitness and incredibly scenic views on our beautiful 10K and 5K Race Courses. There is a race for everyone! Walkers and families are encouraged to enter the 5K. Come and be a part of this great community tradition before heading down to the Suffield on the Green! We have great prizes for each of the age categories and quality raffle prizes after the race.

Please register on Race Day-Saturday, September 7.
10K Road Race registration begins at 6:45 a.m. and ends at 7:45 a.m.
5K Run/Walk registration begins at 6:45 a.m. and ends at 8:15 a.m.
Race Day Fee: $30.00 (cash or check only on Race Day)

ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS

Lunchtime Yoga Sampler - NEW
Try Yoga and see what it is all about and not have to commit to a longer six or eight-week session.
Dates: Sept. 11, 18, 25
Day: Wednesdays Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Location: Town Hall-Lower Level Meeting Room
Ages: 18 and up Fee: $25.00

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.
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: September 24, 26, October 1, 3, 8,10,15,17 - Phase 1
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 Tuesday, Nov. 26 & Thursday, 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 – NEW
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 class 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!
Instructor: Sandy Nelson, former award winning Hall of Fame Certified Wilton Method Decorating
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.

Cake Decorating for Beginners
This course is an introduction to cake decorating. During these specialty four, 3 hour sessions, you will learn basic cake decorating techniques such as preparing a cake for decorating (leveling, torting, filling, icing, smoothing), preparing and filling decorating bags, tinting icing. You will also learn the following decorating techniques: pattern transfers, pulled dots, star fill-in, ruffles, shells, elongated shapes, printing, writing, borders (zig-zag, star, bead and shell), grass, leaves, and buttercream flowers (Daisy, Sunflower, Zinnia, Petal Flower, Shaggy Mum, Ribbon Rose and the American Rose). You’ll take home your amazing creations following each session to share with family and friends. Sandy has taught cake decorating classes for over 30 years. Sandy’s goal is to make your experience with decorating as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Instructor: Sandy Nelson, former award winning Hall of Fame Certified Wilton Method Decorating
Date: October 29, November 5, 12, 19
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: 16 and up
Location: Suffield Parks and Recreation Office/Activity Room 97 Mountain Road
Fee: $ 80.00

Youth Programs

Introduction to Horseback Riding For Children
Learn to ride or improve current riding skills under the guidance of an advanced riding instructor.
Dates: October 1, 8, 15 Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Ages: 3 - 17 years old. (Ages 3-8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times) Location: End of Hunt Farms Training Center, 1360 Hill St., Suffield Fee: $110.00 Non-Res: $120.00

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 November 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

Intro. to STEM using LEGO ®
Tap into your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts!
Dates: September 25, October 2, 9, and 16 Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Grades: K - 3
Location: Spaulding School Cafeteria A Fee: $80.00 Non-Res: $90.00

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: Tuesdays
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

Fall and Halloween Crafters
Children will have a fun afternoon making a variety of Fall and “Spooky” Halloween craft projects and treats.
Date: September 25
Day: Wednesday
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Grades: 1-5 Location: McAlister School Cafeteria
Fee: $12.00 Non-Res: $17.00

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.
Presenter: Scott Emmons
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)
Registration closes on Wednesday, November 13 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. (Please pre-register for planning purposes and for light refreshments)

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.

Inclusive Programming
These programs foster friendships, socialization, promote community involvement and independence. This group enjoys educational presentations, fitness activities, crafting classes, games and evening trips that are inclusive. Many fun outings throughout the year are held. The programs are geared for high school students through adult. Enrollment is on a first come first paid basis. Volunteers are always welcome. If you wish to join the group and receive notifications of upcoming events, you must pre-register. Please contact Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Director of Special Programs at dcarney@suffieldct.gov or call (860)-668-3862

Bowling Buddies and Outing Group
Enjoy a great evening of bowling and meeting new friends. Get some exercise and have some fun! This program is geared for high school students through adults. (Junior High School students that would like to participate are also welcome). Volunteer special partners, coaches and helpers are always needed and also welcome! Many fun trips and event nights are held throughout the year in addition to the bowling program!
Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Registration deadline is ongoing.
Dates: September 10, 2019
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Age: geared for High School students through adult
Location: Spare Time, Route 75, Windsor Locks
Fee: $11.00-for three games and shoe rental, paid directly at Bowling alley (you must pre-register for this program)

For a full listing of all of our fall programs and to register, please visit-suffieldrec.com

Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Director of Special Programs-Suffield Parks and Recreation Department