East Haddam Parks and Recreation September Newsletter

The East Haddam Parks and Recreation department provides a variety of programs and services for the residents of East Haddam. 

September 2011 Newsletter

• Dog Park Grand Opening: The much-anticipated dog park, located adjacent to the town beach, is open! There will be a grand opening on Sunday, October 9th at 3 p.m.
• Help Needed Basketball: We will be hiring youth basketball referees in the upcoming months.Basketball games will start in January 2012 on saturdays between 12 ans 4 p.m. We need adults and high school students. We are also looking for 8 to 12 graders who need community service hours to fill positions as basketball scorekeepers and clock workers.
• Projects: We are looking for High School Seniors to partner with for senior projects. Call Tiffany for ideas.
• Soccer Updates: All youth soccer will be held at Nichols Field. The Old Middle School is being used as the debris management site and will not be accessible for soccer. Grade 1 soccer will start on September 17th at 10:30 a.m. at Nichols Field. Grade 2-5 soccer will start practice the week of September 12, the coach will contact you with practice information. All players must bring a ball and water bottle (labeled) and must wear shin guards. Cleats are optional.
• Yoga: 2 levels of yoga will be offered in October. Details will be available by September 15th.
• Zumba: 2 classes will be offered beginning September 12th at the senior center, Zumba and Zumba Gold. Details are available here.
• Anybody Can Hoop: Hula hooping classes begin on September 21st at the Middle School. Details will be available on the website.
• Dog Obedience Training: Classes will be held at the Old Middle School from September 28th through November 2nd from 7 to 8 p.m. Contact Tiffany Quinn for details.
• Youth Programs: Basketball, American Red Cross Babysitting and When I'm in Charge programs are being offered for the fall. Details, costs and dates can be found here.

All programs require pre-registration. Registration forms can be found here. Classes that do not meet the minimun requirement will be cancelled so be sure to register as soon as possible.

Tiffany S. Quinn, CPRP, CYSA, CPSI

Recreation Director

parkandrec@easthaddam.org

River House
(Office is located on the second floor)

P.O. Box 278
7 Main Street

East Haddam, CT 06423

860-873-5058 Office

860-873-5058 Fax

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

East Haddam Park and Recreation serves all community members by providing diverse recreational activities. We strive to include all areas of leisure services, activities, classes and programs. If there is a program that you would like to see offered in East Haddam, please feel free to give us a call!