Sign Up For Fun Winter Programs with the Parks and Rec. Dept.

Parks and Recreation Friends,

Wishing you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Below are some of the upcoming Winter Parks and Recreation programs. Please share with friends and family!

Looking for something Fun to do this Winter? Sign up for programs with the Parks and Recreation Department! You can already register today or put it on your holiday list. Recreation, sports, fitness, fun and lasting memories make the perfect Holiday gifts! There is no need for that Black Friday shopping at crowded stores when you can give the gift of happiness!!! For More info or to register, visit www.suffieldrec.com

Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Special Programs Coordinator

Youth

Cheerleading Fun

Your child will have a wonderful time in this introduction to the fundamentals of cheerleading and tumbling for students in grades 1-5. Basic to Intermediate skills will be taught based on proper progressions for tumbling, stunting, motions, jumps, cheers and dances, in a safe and age appropriate manner. Children that are attending from Spaulding School must check in at the McAlister School office and then proceed to the cafeteria after checking in at McAlister School.

Instructor: World Cup Polaris All Stars Staff

Dates: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6

Day: Wednesday

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Grades: 1 – 5

Location: McAlister School Cafeteria (parents please drive around the back of the school and pick up in the back entrance where the cafeteria is for pick up)

Fee: $55.00

Registration closes on Wednesday, December 26 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment

Very Cool Valentine’s Crafting Party (Grades 1-5)

Children will create Valentine’s Day and winter crafts projects. We will make a variety of fun valentine’s cards, winter crafts and decorate cookies. At least three quality gifts will be made. Please have your child bring or wear an old T-shirt/clothes to class. A snack will be provided. If your child has a food allergy, dietary accommodations will be made so they will enjoy class too, please be sure to indicate this when registering! (Children that are attending from Spaulding School must check in at the McAlister School office and then proceed to the Cafeteria.) Parents may pick children up from back of the McAlister school-cafeteria entrance, near the playscape.

Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki

Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 30 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Date: Monday

Day: February 11

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grades: 1 – 5

Location: McAlister School Art Room/Cafeteria

Fee: $12.00

Non-Res: $17.00

Fun With Food! New

Join ShopRite Dietitian Michelle Mattia for a FREE workshop that encourages children to roll up their sleeves and explore new foods in the kitchen. The session includes fun, no-cook recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Participants will engage in a healthy, hands-on nutrition discussion followed by the food preparation portion of the event. Please note any food allergies or intolerance when signing up. Children that are attending from Spaulding School must check in at the McAlister School office and then proceed to the Cafeteria. Parents may pick children up from back of the McAlister school-cafeteria entrance, near the playscape.

Instructor: Michelle Mattia-RDN from ShopRite in Enfield (This program is made possible by the generosity of ShopRite and a partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department)

Registration closes on Tuesday, January 15, and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment

Date: January 24

Day: Thursday

Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Grades: 1 – 5

Location: McAlister School Cafeteria

Fee: Free (This program is free but limited to the first 14 children that enroll.)

Pizza and Playtime Party - NEW

Children will have a great afternoon while playing a variety of team building games, relay races, parachute play and then enjoy a fun Pizza and snack party! We will play active games in the gym and then also play some table games in the cafeteria before our pizza party that will be an enjoyable afternoon for all! Please have children wear sneakers to this class. (Children that are attending from Spaulding School must check in at the McAlister School office and then proceed to the Cafeteria.) Parents may pick children up from back of the McAlister school-cafeteria entrance, near the playscape.

Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki

Date: January 3

Day: Thursday

Time: 3:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m.

Grades: 1 – 5

Location: McAlister School Cafeteria

Fee: $12.00 Non-Res: $17.00

Registration deadline is Thursday, December 27 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Children’s Fitness Squad

This program for boys and girls in grades 3-8 and is for all fitness levels. Children will engage in individual and team- core training, strength and agility training, plyometrics and other training exercises. The class focus is to motivate with positivity and fun activities in a safe nonjudgmental environment, making fitness a lifestyle.

Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA. teamjtraining.com

Dates: January 7, 14, 28 February 4, 11 (no class on January 21)

Day: Monday

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Grades: 3-8

Location: McAlister School Gym

Fee: $45.00 Non-Res: $50.00

Registration closes on Wednesday, January 2 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

So Cool Snowman with Cocoa and Cookies - NEW

Children will have a fun afternoon expressing their creativity while making a variety of creative snowman and winter themed decorations, crafts, projects and treats. Participants will also enjoy decorating cookies and drink Hot Cocoa. This class is great for both girls and boys. Some of the crafts include: snowmen and penguin crafts, winter cards and sun catchers. Please have your child bring or wear an old T-shirt/clothes to class. A snack will be provided. If your child has a food allergy, dietary accommodations will be made so they will enjoy class too, please be sure to indicate this when registering. (Children that are attending from Spaulding School must check in at the McAlister School office and then proceed to the Cafeteria.) Parents may pick children up from back of the McAlister school-cafeteria entrance, near the playscape.

Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki

Date: January 14

Day: Monday

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grades: 1 – 5

Location: McAlister School Art Room/Cafeteria

Fee: $12.00 Non-Res $17.00

Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 9 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Winter Speed Training Clinic

This clinic offers a great cross training workout for athletes. Participants will learn to perform a proper warm-up before exercise, focus on the best practices of acceleration and change of direction, cool down of static stretches and core exercises. This clinic will help both boys and girls that participate in any sport, looking to enhance coordination, running technique, body weight strength, first step quickness, flexibility, injury prevention, weight loss, and most importantly a better sense of self-confidence.

Instructor: Parisi Speed School Trained Coach

Dates: January 15, 22, 29, February 5

Day: Tuesday

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Grades: 3 - 8

Location: McAlister School Gym

Fee: $45.00 Non-Res: $50.00

Registration closes on Wednesday, January 9 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Very Cool Valentine’s Crafting Party (Grades 1-5)

Children will create Valentine’s Day and winter crafts projects. We will make a variety of fun valentine’s cards, winter crafts and decorate cookies. At least three quality gifts will be made. Please have your child bring or wear an old T-shirt/clothes to class. A snack will be provided. If your child has a food allergy, dietary accommodations will be made so they will enjoy class too, please be sure to indicate this when registering! (Children that are attending from Spaulding School must check in at the McAlister School office and then proceed to the Cafeteria.) Parents may pick children up from back of the McAlister school-cafeteria entrance, near the playscape.

Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki

Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 30 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Date: Monday

Day: February 11

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grades: 1 – 5

Location: McAlister School Art Room/Cafeteria

Fee: $12.00

Non-Res: $17.00

Pre-School

Fun Family Fitness (Pre-schooler with a caregiver) Ages 3-5

Want to have fun with your preschooler, meet new friends and get fit? The Family Fitness class is for you! Pre-schoolers and their caregiver will participate in a variety of fun and interactive activities that help keep your family fit while helping to develop gross motor skills, balance and flexibility with music and movement.

Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA. teamjtraining.com

Dates: January 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, (No class on January 21)

Day: Monday

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Location: Suffield Town Hall Lower Level Meeting Room

Ages: 3-5 and caregiver

Fee: $40.00 per child and one adult

Registration closes on Wednesday, January 2 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Adult

Lunchtime Yoga

Enjoy all the benefits of Yoga as we practice and enjoy a healthy de-stressing lunch time. Vinyasa flow style of yoga is empowering, edgy, creative and athletic for any level. We will use specific sequences to create a practice that is challenging and healing for everyone. This class will help you clear your mind of everyday thoughts. Practicing yoga creates a satisfying and rewarding feeling of achievement. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement and bring a water bottle and a Yoga Mat.

Instructor: Amy Goodwin

Dates: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6

Day: Wednesday

Time: 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Location: Town Hall-Lower Level Meeting Room

Ages 18 and up

Fee: $45.00

Registration closes on Wednesday, December 26 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

How to Get Healthy in the New Year Workshop- NEW - FREE

Are you looking to start the New Year right and find the perfect balance between your workouts and eating habits? Have you been exercising and but not getting the results you had hoped for or want to take your fitness to the next level? Join us for this free informative workshop and demo and find out how to balance a good exercise program with healthy, nutrient dense food choices. Once you balance exercising with eating the very best foods you can, you will begin to see the results you are after. This is not about products, potions, pills or pyramid schemes. It is about making a commitment to not only fitness but choosing the best foods at the right times and in the right amounts. Learn some basic exercise techniques and learn what you can do to stay healthy, active and fit and take charge of 2019. Participants will also learn more about the new lunchtime New Year-New Fit You class that begins on Monday, January 7.

Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA.

Date: January 3

Day: Thursday

Time: 12:05 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

Location: Suffield Town Hall (Lower Level Meeting Room)

Fee: FREE (must pre-register)

Registration closes on Thursday, December 27 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum

capacity. Limited enrollment.

Gliding Full Body - NEW

This 45 minute super-efficient low impact class lets you use your entire body for a strength and

conditioning workout while using mini gliders that glide over carpet at your feet. Hand weights

are also used for upper body. This class offers a great workout to kick start a full body workout

and keep you motivated all class long. All fitness levels are welcome.

Instructor: Lisa Jordan/Owner of Superior Fitness.

Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7,

Days: Thursdays

Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Ages: 18 and up

Location: Superior Fitness 880 Burbank Ave, Suffield

Fee: $55.00

Registration closes on Wednesday, December 26 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

New Year-New Fit You - NEW

Looking for a fun class that offers great motivation to help you get fit in the New Year? This lunch time strengthening 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.

Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA. teamjtraining.com

Dates: January 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11 ( no class on Jan. 21)

Day: Monday

Time: 12:05 p.m-12:50 p.m.

Ages: Adults

Location: Suffield Town Hall Conference Room

Fee: $40.00

Registration closes on Wednesday, January 2 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Boxilates - NEW

Get your body back in amazing shape in this super fun and super effective class. This exercise program consists of a combination of both kickboxing and Mat Pilates, which will help

give you a strong core well as a complete cardiovascular workout. The stronger your core

the stronger your kicks and punches. In reality, you will not only strengthen your core you will

get your cardio in as well as learn self-defense move. This is the perfect combo to add to your workout routine.

Instructor: Lisa Jordan / Owner of Superior Fitness.

Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11

Days: Mondays

Time: 6:30 - 7:15pm

Ages: 18 and up

Location: Superior Fitness, 880 Burbank Ave. Suffield

Fee: $ 55.00

Registration closes on Wednesday, January 2 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Cupcake Decorating Made Easy - NEW

Decorate like a pro, get ready to impress all of your guests with your special goodies!

This is an introduction to cupcake decorating taught by Sandy Nelson, former award winning Hall of Fame Certified Wilton Method Decorating Instructor. 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. You will learn how to tint icing, fill a decorating bag, fill a cupcake and pipe a variety of decorations, including the popular 1M Swirl and Drop Flowers. Best of all you will take home your decorated cupcake creations to share with family and friends.

Instructor: Sandy Nelson

Date: February 5

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Ages: 14 and over

Location: Suffield Parks and Recreation Office/Activity Room- 97 Mountain Road

Fee: $18.00 (Additional supplies are necessary to be purchased for this class)

Registration closes on Wednesday, January 23 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum

capacity. Limited enrollment

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

Family and Friends Bowling Nights

Real fun – real value! Get your friends and family together for some real fun this winter. This program offers great exercise and fun. Each week participants will bowl three games. Shoe rental not included.

Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7

Day: Thursday

Time: 6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Location: Spare Time Lanes, Route 75, Windsor Locks

Ages: All ages

Fee: $60.00 (shoe rental not included)

Registration closes on Thursday, December 27 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum

capacity. Limited enrollment.

Lunchtime Walkers/Runners and Snowshoers - FREE

Get in shape this winter and keep your Fitness Resolutions this year! Did you know you should be walking 10,000 steps a day? Let’s enjoy the brisk winter weather, get motivated and go on a lunch time walk/jog or snowshoe session depending on the weather. All levels and abilities welcome. We will go over warming up, fitness walking/snowshoeing and have a fun time getting you re-energized for the rest of the day. The program will run rain, snow or shine so please bring proper winter 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.

Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki

Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5

Day: Tuesday

Times: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Meet at the Middle School Track (if there is too much snow/ice on the track we will walk behind the McAlister and Middle School)

Ages: All ages

Fee: Free (must pre-register)

Registration closes on Wednesday, January 2 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Bowling Buddies JR. - Winter

Enjoy a great evening of bowling and meeting new friends. Bowling Buddies JR is for any child with special needs in grades 2-12. Each buddy will bowl one string and enjoy pizza and refreshments.

Facilitators: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Special Programs Coordinator-Suffield Parks and Recreation Department, Sue Davis and Jill Caron-Foundation for Exceptional Children of Suffield Founders.

Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5

Day: Tuesday

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Grades: 2-12

Location: Spare Time Lanes, Route 75, Windsor Locks

Fee: $5.00 per child per week will be collected at the program. A maximum of 16 special needs children will partially sponsored by the Foundation for Exceptional Children of Suffield. Enrollment is on a first come first registered basis. Parent volunteers and Special Partner helpers are needed in order for this program to be successful.

Registration closes on Thursday, December 27 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Suffield Parks and Recreation offers inclusive Special Needs Programs and Group Outings

These programs foster friendships, socialization, promote community involvement and independence. The group enjoys educational presentations, fitness activities, crafting classes, games and evening trips that are inclusive. We also go on many fun outings throughout the year. The program is 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, Special Programs Coordinator at (860)-668-3862 or email-dcarney@suffieldct.gov

Bowling Buddies and Outing Group

Enjoy a great evening of bowling and meeting new friends. Get some exercise and have some fun! This is for high school students through adults. Volunteer special partners, coaches and helpers are always needed and welcome!

Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki

Registration deadline is ongoing.

Dates: ongoing until May 2019

Day: Tuesday

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Age: High School students through adult

Location: Spare Time Lanes, Route 75, Windsor Locks

Fee: $11.00 for three games and shoe rental (you must pre-register

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