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Athletes Increase Strength & Resilience in Historic YearThe global pandemic, which will define 2020 and be written about in textbooks for perpetuity, has included enough adversity to make all of us want to say good rid-dance to this challenging year. Through all the trials and tribulations, we have learned so much about our ath-letes, staff and volunteers as well as our community sup-porters – and that’s been a good thing.

Our athletes have gained and displayed incredible strength and resilience over the last ten months. They have become experts at Zoom and video conferencing. They have been flexible and quick to adjust to our recre-ation programs and events being online. They have sup-ported one another, stayed connected while apart and have shown incredible perseverance.

Since March 23, our staff and volunteers have stepped up to the plate day in and day out. By year end, they will have helped facilitate over 480 different recreation programs. Their dedication to our athletes and ability to come up with creative programming has been outstand-ing and heartwarming. Our program is forever grateful for everyone that has run programs for us during these unprecedented times.

With decreased revenue streams from programs and events, we have needed the City of Newton, our families and community supporters more than ever. Mayor Fuller and her executive team, Commissioner Nicole Banks and the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department and our non-profit, Newton Athletes Unlimited, have been wonderful emboldening us to keep a robust sched-ule of programming. Our families have been incredibly generous towards our efforts all year long and thanks to amazing community partners, Paddy’s Road Race raised over $35,000 this fall.

As we enter 2021, Covid 19 numbers are at record highs yet promising vaccines have been approved. We have decided to publish this three month winter newsletter including January, February and March with all programs staying virtual. This will give us flexibility to reassess where we are at in the Spring and put out a second calendar that will include programming until the end of June.

Wishing you and your family health and hope this holiday season.

Tim White played Santa at our holiday dance.

Dale Llichtenstein helped lead our AU Hanukkah celebration.

Volume 43, Issue 1Winter Spring 2021

Ruthanne Fuller, MayorNicole Banks, Commissioner of Parks, Recreation & Culture

Mark Kelly, Special Needs DirectorKaren Peirce, Associate Director

Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture, 246 Dudley Road, Newton MA 02459 • (617) 796-1538

NewtoN PARkS, RecReAtIoN & cultuRe

Sunday SquadAthletes 13 and under can join members of our Squad & Camp Echo Bridge Staff for a Sunday afternoon on Zoom. Have a chance to talk to friends you know, meet new friends, have a chat, play a game and get your move on. This program is specifically geared to our younger athletes. SundayS 4:30-5:15PM

Breakfast clubJoin Mark, Karen and Carolee to check in, share with us how you are doing, preview the programs happening that week, learn about that day in history and have a chance to catch up with friends. MondayS 10:00aM

Fitness walkWe will be walking indoors up to 3 miles so get your sneakers ready for some upbeat cardio walking together. MondayS 2:00PM

Yoga live with SarahSarah will be joining us every Monday for a night of calm & relaxing yoga moves. Grab a towel or a yoga mat and a water bottle and you will be all set. MondayS 7:00PM

Zumba with JudiJoin in the dance fitness program that is more like a party then a workout! Judi will keep us moving to her upbeat music. Everyone can Zumba. TueSdayS 2:00PM

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BroadwayKristen and John or other guest artists will be zooming directly from San Francisco to share their love for musical theater. You don’t want to miss out on another exciting set of Broadway shows where we will learn the story of beloved musicals, as well as a little bit about the societal influences that brought them about. We will learn about theatrical tools like costuming and staging, and, of course, we will sing along with some of your favorite (and new favorite!) songs!TueSdayS 7:00PM

tigers Boot campIt is Wednesday morning and are you ready to work out with Tigers Coaches Andy Majewski and Dan Heffernan? Get ready for stretching followed by some fun work outs including boxing, high knees, happy feet and of course there will be challenge flags so be ready.WedneSdayS 10:00aM

History corner with Julie Heffernan Did you know 4 Presidents were from Massachusetts? Join Julie and Brian Heffernan as they share the lives of these important historic men. WedneSdayS 2:00PMJanuary 6 John adamsJanuary 13 John Quincy adamsJanuary 27 John F. KennedyFebruary 10 George Herbert Walker bush

cheer teamLet’s get fired up! Although we won’t be cheering for our team we will be cheering for and with each other. Join Cheer Coach Katie Costello for a night of cheers and dance routines to fun upbeat music. Everyone is invited to join the Cheer Team. WedneSdayS 7:00PM

Our website has a fresh new look and is now mobile friendly!

Check it outwww.newtonathletesunlimited.org

Find us at:Mark kelly, Director [email protected] 617-796-1527karen Peirce, Associate Director [email protected] 617-796-1538website: newtonathletesunlimited.orgVolunteer information: athletesunlimited.volunteerhub.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/NewtonAthletesUnlimitedYoutube: NewtonAthletesUnlimitedonline Registration: https://newtonma.myrec.com

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Poetry SlamShare your thoughts, your interests, be creative, be funny be serious, be you! You can read a poem or a story you wrote or read a poem or story you like. This is a place to get to know each other and create poetry together by sharing and listening. FridayS 4:00PM

Read-a-Loud Story HourJoin Cristina Valente as she reads book 2 of the Harry Potter Series, The Chamber of Secrets every other Friday at 7:00PMalTernaTe FridayS 7:00PM

Virtual Visit live at unity Farm SanctuaryThe mission of Unity Farm Sanctuary is to provide a safe and loving lifelong home for farm animals, to offer the public unique educational programs, and to pro-mote a culture of kindness and connection. Residents here include alpaca, horses, ponies, miniature horses, sheep, cows, goats, pigs and a vast array of feathered friends. Join us for an afternoon at the farm.WedneSday February 17, 2:00PM

Game Show NightGame Show Night will include some of our old favorites like Family Feud and Trivia and we will be adding in some new ones we know you will enjoy.WedneSdayS/THurSdayS 7:00PM

tabata workout with AngelaAngela introduced us to the amazing new exercise of Tabata in the fall and we all just loved it. In Tabata there will be a short 20 second exercise with a 10 second recovery & each Tabata has 8 rounds totaling 4 minutes. Everyone will move at their own pace & we will combine different Tabata rounds for a FUN strength & cardio workout. THurSdayS 10:00aM

create with karenEach week we will draw or create a work of art, share ideas and immerse yourself in creating something uniquely your own. All you will need are paper, pens, pencils, crayons, markers or paint.THurSdayS 2:00PM

Friday FitYou never know what type of exercise will happen on Friday but you know it will be a good work out and a lot of fun. Friday 10:00aM

REGISTER NOW!

To register for our special events and programs, please return the

registration form on page 4

or sign up online at https://newtonma.myrec.com

90’s theme camp FireFebruary 18

Sing-a-Long Camp FireMarcH 4

Zoom-Anniversary Camp FireMarcH 25

Games, music, dancing, sing-a-longs, stories and more at the camp Fires

Virtual Fun

karaokeEveryone loves Karaoke. Pick your favorite song and share it with the group. WedneSdayS 7:00PM Feb 10, 24, THurSday MarcH 18

Rock and Roll Hall of FameWe are off to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. Get ready to rock as we highlight some of the greatest musicians and bands to be elected to the Hall of Fame.TueSdayS 10:00aMJanuary 5, 19, Feb 23, MarcH 9, 30

Nature ZoneJoin us as we travel to amazing places to see a variety of interesting animals and nature.WedneSdayS 2:00PMFeb. 3 lambing with Siri from VermontMarcH 3 amazing dogs MarcH 10 ocean Journey MarcH 17 all about birdsMarcH 24 Wild animal KingdomMarcH 31 cats of all Kinds

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REGISTRATION FORMWINTER 2021 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Name___________________________________________________________________ Date Of Birth ___________________Age__________

Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number ________________________________________________________________Cell ______________________________

Programs Payment: The fee for all WINTER virtual programs whether you join in one program or all the programs is just $50 per person. $_____________

You can pay by check made out to the City of Newton and mail to:

Mark KellyNewton Parks and Recreation 246 Dudley Road Newton, MA 02459

OR you can register online at newtonma.myrec.com (Look under the heading Athletes Unlimited)For those who cannot pay the $50 you can still participate in the programs. No one will be turned away due to the inability to pay.

Just send in the registration form without the payment.

Zoom Around the world

Spend the afternoon traveling to new places all over the world. Learn about new cultures and see many beautiful sights that will make you want to visit these amazing places.

TueSdayS 10:00aMJanuary 12 Trip to the Florida EvergladesJanuary 26 Trip to Machu Pichu in PeruJanuary 16 Ski Resorts around the Country including our favorite, Loon Mt.March 2 Trip to SpainMarch 16 Trip to SwedenMarch 23 Trip to Costa Rica

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Winter/Spring 2021 Calendar

10am - After Holidays Breakfast Club Check in

7pm New Year’s Eve Party

New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day

10am - Breakfast Club2pm - Fitness Walk 7pm - Yoga

10am - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - History Corner7pm - Cheerleading

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - Diva’s Dance party

10am - Friday Fit4pm - Poetry Slam7pm - Story HourHarry Potter Book 2

4:30 Sunday Squad 10am - Breakfast Club2pm - Fitness Walk 7pm - Yoga

10am - Trip to The Everglades in Florida2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - History Corner7pm - Cheerleading

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - Paddy’s/O’Hara’s Dance Party

10am - Friday Fit4pm - Poetry Slam

Martin Luther King Day 10am - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tigers Boot CampInauguration Day! - No Programs7pm - Cheerleading

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - Game Night



10am - Trip to Machhu Pichu in Peru2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen 7pm - Winter Wonderland Dance



Groundhog Day10am - Grammy Awards Review2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - Lambing w/Siri7pm Game Night

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - John Horgan Special Event


4:30 - Sunday SquadSUPERBOWL on TV


10am - Superbowl Highlights2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - History Corner7pm -Karaoke

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - Valentine’s Dance

10am - Friday Fit4pm - Poetry Slam 7pm - Chinese New Year

Valentine’s Day President’s Day 10am - Trip to Ski Resorts2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - Visit to Unity Farm7pm - Game Night

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - 90’s Theme Campfire


4:30 - Sunday Squad 10am - Breakfast Club2pm - Fitness Walk 7pm - Yoga


10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - History Corner 7pm - Karaoke

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - Cabot’s Dance Party


4:30 - Sunday Squad

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10am- Tigers Boot Camp2pm - History Corner 7pm - Cheerleading

314:30 Sunday SquadGrammy Awards on TV

4:30 Sunday Squad

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Winter/Spring 2021 Calendar


10am -Trip to Spain2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - Amazing Dogs7pm - Game Night

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - Sing-a-Long Campfire

10am - Friday Fit4pm - Poetry Slam 7pm - Story Hour Harry Potter Book 2



10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - Ocean Journey7pm - John Horgan Special Event

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - All Request Dance Party



10am - Trip to Sweden2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - All About Birds7pm - St. Patrick’s Day Dance

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - Karaoke

10am - Friday Fit4pm - Poetry Slam 7pm - Story Hour Harry Potter Book 2


10am - Trip to Costa Rica2pm - Zumba7pm - Broadway

10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - Animal Kingdom7pm - Game Night

10am - Tabata Fitness2pm - Create w/ Karen7pm - Campfire Zoom Anniversary




10am - Tigers Boot Camp2pm - Cats of All Kinds7pm - Dance Party

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P U B L I C H O U S E

Support our 3 Favorite Places this Winter

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DANCE PARTIES!

January 7 diVaS dance ParTy

Tonight get ready to dance to some of our favorite musical Divas like Cher, Tina, Beyonce, Adele and more.

January 14 Paddy’S/o’Hara’S

dance ParTy This is a dance party you do not want to miss. You do the dancing, Athletes Unlimited will be providing the pizza. All you have to do is order pizza from Paddy’s or O’Hara’s for dinner on January 14th. Just call either restaurant by phone and use the code AU2021. You have to pick up the pizza and AU will pay for it (one pizza per household and group homes will be able to order more than one). The code is only good for the afternoon/night of January 14th.

January 28 WinTer Wonderland

dance ParTyBaby it’s Cold Outside but it is warm in our houses dancing up a sweat to our favorite dance party hits.

February 11 ValenTineS dance

ParTyHappy Valentines Day. Come and enjoy a night of dancing and thoughts of friends we love.

February 25 caboT’S dance ParTy

This will be one sweet dance party. You do the dancing, Athletes Unlimited will be providing the ice cream. All you have to do is order a Cabot’s ice cream sundae on February 25th. Just call Cabot’s and use the code AU2021. You have to pick up your sundae (one sundae per athlete) and AU will pay for it. The code is only good for the afternoon/evening of February 25th.

MarcH 11 all reQueST dance ParTy

Your requests! Your music! Your dance party!

MarcH 17 ST. PaTricK’S dance ParTy

Wishing you a pot of gold and all the joy your heart can hold. Wear your green and get ready to dance all night at the St. Patrick’s Dance Party.

SEE YOU ON

SPONSOR AN ATHLETE$25.00 AU High Five$50.00 AU Double High Five$75.00 AU Double High Five & Fist Bump$100.00 AU Double High Five, Fist Bump & Shimmy

SPONSOR A PROGRAM$200.00 AU Yoga & Zumba $250.00 AU Boot Camp, Walking Club, Tabata Fitness, & Friday Fit$300.00 AU Poetry, Art, History Corner, Broadway & Spotlighters$350.00 AU Campfires, Dance Parties & Game Nights$400.00 AU Special Events

ATHLETES UNLIMITED DREAM BUILDERS$500.00 Friend$1,000.00 Signature$2,000.00 Gold$3,000.00 Platinum$5,000.00 Premier$10,000.00 Benefactor

DONATE ONLINEwww.newtonathletesunlimited.org/donation/

Yes! I would like to support Athletes Unlimited! Yes! My Company would like to support Athletes Unlimited!

Name ______________________________________________________

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Level of support ______________________________________________

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Contributions should be made payable toNewton Athletes Unlimited and mailed to PO Box 66163, Newton MA 02466

All Annual Fund contributions are tax-deductableAthletes Unlimited Newton MA, Inc. is a 501c3 organization.

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