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

Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for friends, family or yourself? The Suffield Parks and Recreation Department programs make a great gift for everyone on your list. Give the gift of good health, happiness and lasting memories! Register today at www.suffieldrec.com
Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Special Program Coordinator, Suffield Parks and Recreation Department

Suffield Parks & Recreation
ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS
Lunchtime Yoga
Enjoy all the benefits of Yoga as we practice and enjoy a healthy de-stressing lunch time.
Dates: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6
Day: Wednesdays Time: 12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
Location: Town Hall-Lower Level Meeting Room
Fee: $45.00

Gliding Full Body - NEW
In this super-efficient low impact class use your entire body for a strengthening and conditioning workout.
Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7
Day: Thursdays Time: 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Location: Superior Fitness, 880 Burbank Avenue, Suffield
Fee: $55.00

How to Get Healthy in the New Year Workshop- NEW - FREE
Learn how to balance a good exercise program with healthy, nutrient dense food choices.
Date: January 3
Day: Thursday Time: 12:05 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Location: Suffield Town Hall (Lower Level Meeting Room)
Fee: FREE (must pre-register)

New Year-New Fit You
This lunch time strengthening class will focus on toning and building lean muscle.
Dates: January 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11 (no program on January 21)
Day: Mondays Time: 12:05 p.m-12:50 p.m.
Location: Suffield Town Hall Conference Room
Fee: $40.00

Boxalites - NEW
Get your body back in amazing shape in this super fun and super effective class.
Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
Day: Mondays Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Location: Superior Fitness, 880 Burbank Avenue, Suffield
Fee: $55.00

Lunchtime Walkers/Runners and Snowshoers - FREE
Get in shape this winter and keep your fitness resolutions this year.
Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5
Day: Tuesdays Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Middle School Track
Fee: FREE (must pre- register)
Register on-line at suffieldrec.com

Youth Programs
Cheerleading Fun
Your child will have a wonderful time in this introduction to the fundamentals of cheerleading and tumbling.
Dates: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 1 – 5
Location: McAlister School Cafeteria
Fee: $55.00

Pizza and Playtime Party
A great afternoon playing a variety of team building games, relay races, parachute play and then enjoy a fun pizza and snack party. Date: January 3
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Grades: 1 – 5
Location: McAlister School Cafeteria
Fee: $12.00 Non-Res: $17.00

Children’s Fitness Squad
Children will engage in core, strength, agility training, plyometrics and other important training exercises.
Dates: January 7, 14, 28 February 4, 11 (no program on January 21)
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3 – 8
Location: McAlister School Gym
Fee: $45.00 Non-Res: $50.00

So Cool Snowman with Cocoa and Cookies
A fun afternoon expressing creativity making a variety of creative snowmen and winter themed decorations, crafts, projects and treats. Date: January 14
Day: Monday
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Grades: 1 – 5
Location: McAlister School Art Room
Fee: $12.00 Non-Res: $17.00

Winter Speed Training Clinic
This clinic offers a great cross training workout for athletes.
Dates: January 15, 22, 29, February 5
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 3 – 8
Location: McAlister School Gym
Fee: $45.00 Non-Res: $50.00

Fun With Food - NEW

Join Dietitian Michelle Mattia for a FREE workshop that encourages children to roll up their sleeves and explore new foods.
Date: January 24
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Grades: 1 – 5
Location: McAlister School Cafeteria
Fee: FREE

More Pirates and Fairies Art-ventures for Kids
Sail the high seas on a fantastical art adventure through a world of pirates and princesses, fairies, sea monsters and talking parrots!
Date: January 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11 (no program on February 18)
Day: Monday
Time: 3:30 – 4:40 p.m.
Grades: K – 2
Location: Spaulding School Cafeteria A
Fee: $84.00 Non-Res: $94.00

Very Cool Valentine’s Crafting Party
We will make a variety of fun valentine’s cards, winter crafts and decorate cookies.
Date: February 11
Day: Monday
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Grades: 1 – 5
Location: McAlister School Art Room/Cafeteria
Fee: $12.00 Non-Res: $17.00

Fun Family Fitness - Pre-schooler with a Caregiver
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
Dates: January 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, (no program 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.

Cupcake Decorating Made Easy
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 at 97 Mountain Road
Fee: $18.00 (Additional supplies are necessary to be purchased for this class, please see information when registering)
Registration closes on Wednesday, January 23 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
For a full listing of all of our programs and to register, please visit-www.suffieldrec.com
860-668-3862

FAMILY & COMMUNITY
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.

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
Dates: ongoing until May 2019
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Ages: 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 for this program)
Registration deadline is ongoing.

Family and Friends Bowling Nights
Real fun at a 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: Thursdays
Time: 6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Spare Time, 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. You must pre-register and pre-pay before the deadline.

Bowling Buddies JR.
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: Tuesdays
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. Please register at www.suffieldrec.com
Registration closes on Thursday, December 27 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.