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Winter 2020 www.guilfordparkrec.com

Preschool Programs………Pg. 7-9 Youth Programs……………Pg. 8-13 Gymnastics Programs………Pg. 11 Guilford Racquet Club…..Pg. 12 Adult Programs……………...Pg. 13

Fitness Program………………….Pg. 14 Fitness Description……………Pg. 15 Active Adults 55+.……Pg. 16-17 Guilford Tree Lighting...Pg. 18 Staff/Dept. Info……..Pg. 19-20

Held at the Community Center in the

Guilford/Whitfield Room or the Sachem Room Children Fees: 2 hrs. 1-25 Children- $150

Two hosts/hostesses are provided to cater to your party’s needs. Teen Fees: 3 hrs. 75 person max- $250

Guilford residents only

To Reserve your Party please fill out the application document found at www.guilfordparkrec.com and send to Connor Negri at [email protected]

Birthday parties

Special Events


Note from the director The Parks & Recreation program staff and over 55+ staff have planned numerous opportunities with on going programs and special events for residents of all ages. In addition to our many great programs, staff have introduced donut decorating, jewelry making, calligraphy, winter science & art and a cornhole tournament for 16+. Special events include Santa’s Workshop on December 6th along with the Christmas Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland in February. As always, people can have a delicious breakfast weekdays at the Community Center and we provide nutritious lunches for over 55+ folks weekdays, except Wednesdays. Weather permitting, Mill Pond will be open for supervised ice skating. Trails at Bittner Park, East River Preserve, as well as other wooded areas and open fields, offer great cross country skinning, snowshoeing and winter hiking. Sledding is popular at the Baldwin School hill and on the small hill at Bittner Park. I thank Ellen Clow, Taryn Erb, Connor Negri and Terry Buckley for their efforts to bring these programs, events and trips to our community. Sincerely, Rick Maynard, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Seniors

Weather Permitting

Skating at Mill Pond

Hours:

Monday-Friday 3:00-7:00PM

Saturday & Sunday 10:00-7:00PM

Skating at mill pond

Guilford splash pad

HELP MAKE A SPLASH IN GUILFORD!

There is an exciting initiative happening in Guilford! A group of volunteers are leading an effort to install a splash pad at Jacob’s Beach.

This is a project that will be paid for by fundraising. Embrace this project and join us in our efforts! Fundraising is now live with a buy-a-brick

campaign. We must hit our goal by February to build for use next Summer! Please see the donation form on our Facebook page.

Thank you for your support!

For the full list of rules, terms and conditions visit www.guilfordparkrec.com

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32 Church Street Guilford, CT 06437

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Preschool Programs


TWO’S WITHOUT YOU (AGES 2 - 3.5) Dates: January 6 - April 9 Day: Monday-Friday Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. No Class: Jan. 20, Feb 17, 18, Mar 13, April 10 Program #: 16108 Location: Community Center Instructor: Sharon McCord & Joanna Murphy Fee: $200 per day OR $850 for all 5 days

PROGRAM # 16108

This program is designed to support the development of 2-3 yr. olds in their journey to independence. Your child will gain valuable skills as they participate in the “Important work called play.” They will be active playing games, doing crafts, circle time and learning to play with others. Children need to be actively in the process of being potty trained. Please bring a snack. No Peanut Products!!! OPEN INDOOR PLAYGROUND (AGES 15-24 MONTHS) Day: Tuesday Dates: Jan 28 - March 3 No Class: Feb 18 Time: 9:15-10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Program #: 16103 A1/A2 Location: Community Center Instructor: Florence Verdurmen (Ms. C) & Reilly Love Fee: $50 NEW PROGRAM- Come enjoy this Par-ent & Me Class, where you will enjoy the ultimate indoor playground. Tumbling Mats, basic Gymnastics with Mrs. C, Open Centers, Sensory Tables and Active Play. This is a great class to come meet new parents and friends!

TEDDY BEAR RHYTHMS W/ PARENT Day: Wednesday Dates: January 8 - March 18 Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. (level 1) 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. (level 2) Fee: $120 Location: Community Center Instructor: Gail Etter Program# 16225 Level 1; 6 - 24 months (Weds-A3) Level 2; 2-4 years (Weds-A4) Teddy Bear Rhythms is especially designed for young children and adults to

enjoy learning music and movement together in a relaxed environment. Much of the

class is spent on the move with circle games and free movement accompanied by piano and guitar. Instruments, puppets, ribbon sticks, pinwheels, drum, rhythm sticks, parachute etc. are used to enhance focus and participation. CD and songbook are included. WINTER SCIENCE & ART (AGES 3-5) Day: Tuesday Dates: January 7 - February 4 Time: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Kathy Giroux Program #: 16105 Fee: $55 Lots of fun STEAM projects to keep us busy this winter! All with a winter theme! Dress for a mess!!! LET’S GET MESSY (AGES 2-3) W/PARENTS Day: Wednesday Dates: Jan 8 - Feb 5 A1 Feb 26 - Mar 25 A2 Time: 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Program # 16112 Location: Community Center Instructor: Kathy Giroux Fee: $55 Lots of ooey, gooey finger fun for children and parents. New concoctions each week to get those sensory skills ready. We’ll mix or paint or squish something new each week. *Due to the room size, siblings/parents are not allowed.*

STORY TIME ART (AGES 3-5) Day: Wednesday Dates: January 8 - February 5 Time: 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Kathy Giroux Program #: 16114 Fee: $55 We will read a wonderful story and make special projects to take home and share. All new stories and crafts! DR. SEUSS ON THE LOOSE (AGES 3-5) Day: Tuesday Dates: February 25 - March 24 Time: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Program #: 16110 Location: Community Center Instructor: Kathy Giroux Fee: $55 Come celebrate Dr. Seuss with us! Great stories and art projects each week! KIDS KRITTERS & CRAFTS (AGES 3-5) Day: Wednesday Dates: February 26 - March 25 Time: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Program #: 16111 Location: Community Center Instructor: Kathy Giroux Fee: $55 Come explore the world of nature. Learn about different animals each week. We’ll read a story and make a new craft will all the animal themes.

Please note: Kathy Giroux’s programs have a minimum of 6 and

a maximum of 8 participants to ensure the proper attention given

to each child and for the social interaction among participants.

Preschool/Youth Programs DONUT DECORATING Day: Thursday Date: Feb 6(Parent & Child) Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Program #: 16122-A2 Location: Blazing Fresh Donuts Instructor: Jodi Burns Fee: $15 Come to Blazing Fresh Donuts and deco-rate your own fresh donuts! You’ll have an up close seat to see your donuts be-ing cooked and frosted. All our toppings and drizzles will be available for you to finish your donuts! Each participant will get two donuts and a beverage. GINGERBREAD HOLIDAY HOUSES (AGES 3-6) Day: Thursday Date: December 12 Time: 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. A1 5:00-5:45 p.m. A2 Location: Community Center Instructor: Recreation Staff Program #: 16107 Fee: $15 Gingerbread, frosting, candy, cookies...say no more! Parent and child fun. PEE WEE FIT (2.5-5) Day: Wednesday Dates: February 19 - March 18 Time: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Program #: 16106-A1 Location: Community Center Instructor: Connor Negri Fee: $50 No age is too early for healthy exercise with fun activities that foster athletic skills and social development. Learn the value of exercise without your child even realizing they are in an exercise class. PEE WEE SOCCER (3-6) Day: Wednesday Dates: February 19 - March 18 Time: 1:00-1:45 p.m. Program #: 16106-A2 Location: Community Center Instructor: Connor Negri Fee: $50 A playful introduction to the game of Soccer mixed in with exercise and fun.

PRINCESS DANCE DAYS (AGES 4-6) Day: Saturday Date: March 14 March 21 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Program #: 16124-A1/A2 Location: Community Center Instructor: LimeLite Dance Fee: $30 Dress like your favorite princess and enjoy a magical afternoon of dance! TUTU CUTE/JAZZY JAZZ COMBO (AGES 4-8) Day: Saturday Dates: January 11 - February 29 Time: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. (4-6yrs) 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. (7-8yrs) Program #: 16124-B1/B2 Location: Community Center Instructor: LimeLite Dance Fee: $175 Great combo class to try different styles. We start with a great little Ballet class, take a break and play a dance game/activity and then finish with a high ener-gy Jazz class to age appropriate music. Ballet shoes can be work the whole hour. AFTER SCHOOL FLOOR HOCKEY (GRADES 1-4) Day: Tuesday Dates: February 4 - March 10 No Class: February 18 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Program #: 16202 A1 Instructor: Recreation Staff Location: Community Center Fee: $25 Players can learn and improve on skills including puck/ball control, passing, shooting, teamwork and overall game play. Age appropriate equipment will be used.

FRIDAY NIGHT LASER TAG AND DODGEBALL (GRADES 3-6) Day: Friday Dates: Feb. 7, Mar 6, April 3 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Program #: 16121 Location: Community Center Instructor: Recreation Staff Fee: $15 per date, $40 for all 3 Join our recreation staff for a fun filled Friday night. We will be playing laser tag and dodgeball inside the community center for an action packed Friday. Pizza will be served. CHESS PROGRAM (GRADES 5-8) Day: Tuesday Dates: January 7 - February 4 Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Program # 16208 Location: Community Center Instructor: Dr. Ani Deshpande Fee: $50 There are a lot of benefits for children who play chess including increased IQ scores, improved problem solving skills, ability to make difficult and strategic decisions independently and a fos-tering of critical and crea-tive thinking. No knowledge of Chess is required. PAINT NIGHT Day: Saturday Date: February 22 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Program #: 16218 Location: Community Center Instructor: Stephanie Lush Fee: $25/person Come enjoy a night out with your family...paint & pizza! Parents and children can get creative side by side.


IRISH STEP DANCE (AGES 7-16) Day: Thursday Dates: January 9 - Feb 27 Time: 3:45 - 4:45 pm Program #: 16213 A1 (Beg/Inter) Time: 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. Program #: 16213 A2 (Adv. Teen) Location: Community Center Instructor: Kathy Carew Fee: $100 Learn both step and group dancing with a traditional style. The first class starts with the Irish jig and moves on to more advanced steps in Reel, Slip Jig and Hornpipe. The Advanced Teen class will work on steps, with an emphasis on more intricate foot movement. Dancers will start with treble hornpipe and treble Jig steps and continue on to set pieces and more modern River-dance style Treble Reel steps.

ART AROUND THE WORLD (AGES 5-11) Day: Friday Dates: January 10 - February 7 Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Program#: 16001 A1 Location: Community Center Instructor: Stephanie Lush Fee: $55 Learn about art from around the world! Students will use a variety of materials and techniques, inspired by traditional designs and crafts from cultures across the globe.

ART FUNDAMENTALS (AGES 12-18) Day: Friday Dates: February 14 - March 20 No Class: March 13 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Program#: 16001 A2 Location: Community Center Instructor: Stephanie Lush Fee: $55 Students will learn about different artists and styles of art. Principals of design, drawing and painting, mixed media and recycled materials will be utilized. For advanced students, independent projects and portfolio development will be encouraged.

TODDLER SENSORY/SCIENCE (AGES 3-4) Day: Monday Dates: Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3 A1 No Class: Jan 20 Dates: Feb 10, 24, Mar 2, 9 A2 No Class: Feb 17 Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30 A3 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm Program#: 16126 Location: Community Center Instructor: Elena Bigio, Kidscapades Fee: $55 Squish, Pop, Mix and Fiz with Toddler Sensory Science! Toddlers will discover the fun world of sensory and science through hands-on science experiments and messy sensory explorations! TODDLER TIME ART (AGES 3-4) Day: Monday Dates: Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3 A1 No Class: Jan 20 Dates: Feb 10, 24, Mar 2, 9 A2 No Class: Feb 17 Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30 A3 Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm Program#: 16120 Location: Community Center Instructor: Elena Bigio, Kidscapades Fee: $55 Does your child like to glue, paint and use glitter, but you don’t want the mess at home? In this class we explore different materials and the mess stays here! Creativity is encouraged and unique art projects are made based on seasons, holidays, books and characters.

SIZZLING SCIENCE (AGES 4-8) Day: Monday Dates: Jan 6,13,27, Feb 3 A1 No Class: Jan 20 Dates: Feb 10,24, Mar 2,9 A2 No Class: Feb 17 Dates: March 16,23,30 A3 Time: 4:00-5:00 pm Program#: 16215 Location: Community Center Instructor: Elena Bigio, Kidscapades Fee: $55

Come fiz, pop and boom with Sizzling Science! Each week children will discover the fun and fascinating world of science through amazing hands-on experiments, some with an eruption component. Future scientists will be engaged and inspired! YOUTH YOGA (GRADES 1-5) Day: Friday Dates: January 10 - February 7 February 28 - April 3 No Class: March 13 Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Program #: 16203 Location: Community Center Instructor: Angela Creamer Fee: $55 Youth Yoga increases confidence and promotes positive self-image. It helps to manage stress through breathing, healthy movement and awareness. We will practice flowing sequences as well as partner and group yoga poses. WRESTLING (GRADES K-3 & 4-6) Day: Monday and Thursday Dates: Dec 2-Feb 20 No Class: Dec. 23, 26, 30, Jan. 20, Feb. 17 Time: 5:15-6:00 p.m. (Grades k-3) 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Grades 4-6) Location: Guilford High School Instructor(s): Bob Swan and other GHS coaches and athletes Program # 16205 A1 (K-3) /A2 (4-6) Fee: $75 (1-3), $100 (4-6) Wrestlers will learn basic wrestling techniques and participate in fun games during each session.

Preschool/Youth Programs


Youth Programs

MOUNT SOUTHINGTON SKI CLUB (GRADES 5-8) Day: Tuesday Dates: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Depart Time: Adams/Baldwin-(3:00 p.m.) Return Time: TOWN HALL-(9:00 p.m.) Instructor(s): Recreation Staff Program #: 16212 Fee: $120 - $320 Please register online OR in person. All participants must fill out the Mt. Southington waiver and Mt. Southington rental form (if needed). Rental Agreement must be filled completely. FULL– TAKING WAITLIST

JUNIOR TAE KWON DO Day: Monday & Wednesday Program #: 16104 Dates: January 6 - April 1 Time: 4:30-5:30p.m. - A1 All white, yellow, green and blue belts

Location: Community Center

Time: 6:00-7:00p.m. - A2 All Green /Red/Blue/ Black Belt Location: Guilford High School Instructor: John Cuddy Fee: $100 No Class: January 20, February 17 Our 6th degree black belt instructor will introduce techniques and strategies of tae kwon do and karate, aikido, kung fu and other martial arts. 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM Kids Class for white, yellow, green and blue belts: Program will cover motor skills, tumbling and basic kicks, pad work and games to inspire this age group for the sport. multi-faceted program will also introduce kickboxing and self-defense. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Red , Blue and Black belts of all ages. Class will cover advanced techniques. This class is for Red, Blue, and Black belts only

BABYSITTING CLASS (AGES 11-15) Day: Saturday Date: March 7th Time: 9:00—6:00pm Where: Community Center Instructor: Jennifer Gott Program # 16228 Fee: $100 To provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop through hands-on, minds-on activities!

ENGINEERING IMAGINATION Time: 4:00-6:00p.m. Where: Community Center Instructor: Engineering Imagination Program #: 16009 Fee: $110 (A1) $25 (A2-A3) Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO

A1 (Grades 1-3) Explore the fascinating world of “S.T.E.A.M.” through our hands-on, minds-on, unique enrichment programs! Participants will primarily use LEGO TECHNIC to learn about, plan, and build projects such as skyscrapers, motorized vehicles, scale bridges and more! With the creativity and enjoyment encouraged by LEGO, kids always have fun while learning essential engineering terms and concepts along the way! Monday Feb. 3rd—Mar. 9th No Class Date: February 17

Conveyor Belt Contraptions! A2 (Grades 1-3)

We may take it for granted, but conveyor belts are important machines that make everyday life more efficient and easier for us! From placing an order on Amazon, to checking out at the grocery store, conveyor belts are all around us. Students will learn about, plan, and build their own customized LEGO TECHNIC conveyor belts as well as work in small groups to build structures such as factories, airports and recycling centers! Tuesday Mar. 24

Motorized Vehicles! A3 (Grades 1-3)

Young engineers will use LEGO TECHNIC to create and customize their own motorized vehicles! The class will discuss different methods of transportation and vehicles such as planes, trains, and automobiles, but will focus on building wheeled & tracked vehicles such as race cars, monster trucks, excavators and bulldozers. Students are sure to have fun while exploring and applying engineering concepts and terms! Tuesday Mar. 31

GUITAR LESSONS (AGES 7-14) Day: Tuesday Dates: January 7 - March 3 No Class: February 18 Time: 5:00-5:45 p.m. (Beg-A1) 6:00-6:45p.m(Inter-A2) Program #: 16211 Location: Community Center Instructor: Tim Bolton Fee: $60 Basic guitar lessons to get you started and on your way to knowing how to play! Must bring your own guitar. In order to register for the intermediate course offering, students must have taken the pre-requisite beginner class. PARENT/CHILD GUITAR LESSONS Day: Thursday Dates: January 9—Feb 13 Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Location: Community Center Instructor: Tim Bolton Program #: 16211 A3 Fee: $60 Have your kids been learning to play and you wanted to join them? Program designed for adults and children. Register adult and list child name and age in roster note. Children 7+. FRIDAY HIP-HOP DANCE PARTY Day: Friday Dates: Jan 10 - Feb 14 Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m. (Middle/High School) 4:15-5:00 p.m (Grades 1-4) Program #: 16125-A1/A2 Location: Community Center Instructor: LimeLite Dance Fee: $110 High energy open level inclusive fun choreography. Join us every Friday as we set the tone for the weekend ahead with a really fun open level hip hop class. Up to date moves and music, super fun and a great workout.


Youth Programs / earthfest 2020

Our gymnastics program is a combination of fun and learning, fostering the benefits of strength and appreciation culminating into the ultimate goal of flexibility and fitness. All classes are co-ed.

Thursday Dates: January 30 - April 2 Fee: 45 min class = $60 / 60 min class = $70 Lil' Movers w/parent (18 months - 3 years) 9:30-10:15 a.m. 16002 A1 Tumbling and Stumbling (Ages 3 - 5) 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. 16002 A2 Lil' Movers w/parent (18 months - 3 years) 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. 16002 A3 Tumbling and Stumbling (Ages 3 - 5) 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. 16002 A4 Movers and Shakers (Ages 4 - 6) 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. 16002 A6 Level I (Ages 7 - 9) 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. 16002 A7 Level II 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. 16002 A8

Saturday Dates: January 25 - April 11 No Class: Feb. 15th, April 4th Fee: 45 min class = $60 / 60 min class = $70 Level I (Ages 7 - 13) 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 16003 A1 Lil' Movers w/ Parent (18 months - 3 years) 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. 16003 A2 Tumbling & Stumbling (Ages 3 - 5 ) 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. 16003 A3 Movers & Shakers (Ages 5 - 7) 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. 16003 A4 Tumbling & Stumbling (Ages 3 - 5 ) 11:45 - 12:45 p.m. 16003 A5

Instructor: Florence Verdurmen (Former Olympian Gymnast)


Save the date: Saturday, April 25, 2020Save the date: Saturday, April 25, 2020 At Baldwin Middle SchoolAt Baldwin Middle School

Tennis & pickleball (in collaboration w/Guilford Racquet & SWIM Club)


DONUT DECORATING Day: Tuesday Date: January 14 (18+yrs) Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Program #: 12116-A1 Day: Wednesday Date: March 4 (18+yrs) Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Program #: 12116-A2 Location: Blazing Fresh Donuts Instructor: Jodi Burns Fee: $15 Come to Blazing Fresh Donuts and deco-rate your own fresh donuts! You’ll have an up close seat to see your donuts be-ing cooked and frosted. All our toppings and drizzles will be available for you to finish your donuts! Each participant will get two donuts and a beverage. UNIFIED COOKING (AGES 15-18) Day: Sunday Dates: February 9 - March 8 Time: 4:00-6:00pm Where: Community Center Instructor: Ian Porter & Nicole Criscuolo Program #: 16204 Fee: $50 Come join this 5 week course where each week participants will learn steps to make salad, soup, pasta and chicken cutlets. Kitchen safety will be taught each week. The last class will culminate all of the skills taught and participants will have the opportunity to cook a meal for their family. ADULT CPR/FIRST AID CLASS (AGES 16+) Day: Saturday Date: February 8th Time: 9:00—5:00pm Where: Community Center Instructor: Jennifer Gott Program #: 12103 Fee: $60

The American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR program helps participants recog-nize and respond appropriately to cardi-ac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach the knowledge and skills needed to give im-mediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Ballroom Dance and Line Dance All participants welcome, See page 17

ABOUT BOATING SAFETY Dates: February 13 & 20 Thursday Program #: 12107-A1 Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Location: Community Center Instructor: Guilford Flotilla Fee: $65 Learn boating Safety at a USCG Basic Boat-ing Course. This is a two day 4 hours each class to fulfill requirements for Connecti-cut Boating Certification. Upon completion of test you will be qualified for a Connecti-cut Personal Watercraft Certificate. Top-ics covered are Know your boat, before you get underway, a general introduction to navigating the waterways, general de-scription of operating your boat, legal re-quirements of boating, Boating emergen-cies what to do, Enjoying your boat. PILOTING & CHARTING Day: Tuesday Dates: April 7, 21, 28 Time: 6:00 - 9:00p.m. Where: Community Center Instructor: Guilford Flotilla Program #: 12107-A2 Fee: $65 The Piloting and Charting course is a three nights on navigation, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on traditional techniques so the student will be able to find his/her way even if their GPS fails. The course includes many in-class exercises, developing the student’s skills through hands-on practice and learning. Topics covered include but not limited to Charts and their interpreta-tion, Navigation aids and how they point to safe water, Plotting courses and determin-ing direction and distance , the mariner’s compass and converting between True and Magnetic , Pre-planning safe courses, The “Seaman’s Eye” – simple skills for checking that one is on course. Please bring parallel rulers and divider or other navigation plot-ting tools. POST HOLIDAY YOGA Date: January 10 Program #: 12118 Time: 5:30– 7:00 p.m. Where: Community Center Instructor: Chris Gaynor Fee: $15

After the bustle of the holidays, treat your-self to this lush yoga experience that will take you to the borderland state between wakefulness and sleep. First, gentle, easy stretches warm up the body; then guided meditation. No yoga experience needed!

SIMPLE JEWLRY MAKING (AGES 18+) Day: Thursday Dates: January 9 - January 30 Time: 10:00-11:30 am Program #: 12122-A1 Where: Community Center Instructor: Lisa Fatone Fee: $55 Course offers step-by-step instruction using seed beads, shape beads and freeform shapes and simple wiring techniques, while employing stringing methods. Simple yet elegant earrings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches. INTRO WATER COLOR CLASS (AGES 18+) Day: Monday Dates: January 6 - January 27 No Class: Jan 20 Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Program #: 12122-A2 Where: Community Center Instructor: Lisa Fatone Fee: $55 The medium of watercolor is broken down in this step-by-step introductory course. Students explore value, composition, and color theory as they learn the subtleties and complexities of this transparent medi-um. Both wet and dry techniques are cov-ered, as are washes, color lifting and glaz-ing. CALLIGRAPHY (AGES 18+) Day: Monday Dates: January 6 - January 27 No Class: Jan 20 Time: 12:30-2:00pm Program #: 12122–A3 Where: Community Center Instructor: Lisa Fatone Fee: $55

The recent hand-lettering revival has become integrated into today’s versatile wedding and home décor markets as a functional art form. PICKLEBALL Day: Tuesday Dates: January 14 - March 3 Time: 9:30-11:00am Where: North Branford Community Center Contact NB for Registration 203-484-6017 Fee: $20 Come out and play in this self run program.

Youth / adult Programs


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KICK, PUNCH & H.I.I.T (TUES: 7:00 - 7:45AM) Alternating class formats between Kickboxing and High Intensity Interval Training.

Kickboxing: Combining punching and kicking combinations this class is designed to enhance your coordination, flexibility and cardio endurance. All fitness levels are welcome! Optional: 1lb Kickboxing Gloves. H.I.I.T.: Work as hard as you can for a specified period of time (30 seconds, 40 seconds, etc.) then recover for a specified period of time (20 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.). This technique is one of the best ways to burn fat and increase cardiovascular endurance in a short period of time. The class begins with a warm up, followed by 30 minutes of H.I.I.T., cool down, and stretch. Each class is different, focusing on different muscle groups, training techniques, and H.I.I.T. configurations. All fitness levels are welcome! Great class for beginners as modifications and intensity levels are easy to incorporate. CARDIO STEP (THURS: 7:00 - 7:45AM) Non Stop cardio featuring choreography designed to keep you MOVING! The class begins with a step warm up, followed by 30 - 35 minutes of cardio, cool down, and standing stretch. All Fitness levels are welcome, but a prior knowledge of step terminology is recommended. EXTREME STRENGTH (FRI: 7:00 - 7:45AM) This class will take you through it all; Muscle Endurance, Hypertrophy, & Strength using many techniques such as Double wave loading, drop sets, pyramid style, back off sets, and Finishers. Get ready to get some definition! All levels welcome! Weight Training notebook provided. TABATA: This class is one of best ways to improve your cardiovascular fitness in the least amount of time, as well as burn fat without causing your body to burn your own muscle tissue. The class begins with a warm up, followed by 30 - 40 minutes of interval training blasts, cool down, and stretch. Each class is different, focusing on different muscle groups, training techniques, and Tabata and H.I.I.T. configurations. SCULPT AND TONE (THURS: 8:50 - 9:45AM) Offers a full body workout beginning with a light cardio warm up followed by strength and conditioning exercises layering on Pilates style movements. Lengthen and tone muscles while improving balance, increasing flexibility. CARDIO TONE (MON/WED: 8:50 - 9:45AM) Cardio tone combines the definition of muscles and cardio exercise for a total body workout. Participants will improve cardio endurance and increase muscle strength and flexibility. The workout will include resistance training to work different muscle groups . We will use weights, body bars and band combinations , finishing each class with floor work, core and stretching. YOGA TONE (FRI: 8:30 - 9:30AM) Traditional yoga poses mixed with Pilates and Barre movements to strengthen, tone and lengthen muscles. TRIPLE PLAY (WED: 9:50 - 10:50AM / FRI: 9:30 - 10:30AM) Get intense and have some fun as we focus on three key formats - core, cardio & strength, all done within three 15 minute rounds. If you like variety this is the class for you! Get ready for step benches, punching bag, weights, kettle bells, bars, and more. Focus on proper alignment, controlled movements and proper form to ensure best results for all. Each class will start with a 5 minute warm up and end with a 10 minute cool down and active e recovery period. STRENGTH & STRETCH (TUE/THU: 6:00 - 7:00PM, SAT 9:00 - 9:50AM) This class is an intense strength training workout using balls, weights, body bars, and bands. Designed to focus on strengthening and toning. All fitness levels welcome! YOGA: Hatha style practice which offers a slow flow and longer holds. Class offers an introduction to breathing (pranayama) and meditation. Practice will lend itself to all levels, beginner to seasoned yogi. MOBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY: (TUE/THURS: 8:30 - 9:25AM) A full rounded class includes deep tissue work with foam rollers and therapy balls, to massage tight, stiff muscles followed by dynamic stretching and classic yoga postures. ESSENTRICS: A low impact workout that rebalances your body by simultaneously stretching and strengthening all your muscles. This dynamic stretching program develops lean, strong, flexible muscles and helps to unlock tight joints, with immediate benefits to your posture. FIT AND FAB: A one hour full body workout class combining basic Low-Impact cardio movement with strengthening and toning exercises along with gentle stretching to help improve your overall well-being. Each class will be slightly different but will always begin with a warm up and end with a cool down stretch.

CARDIO DANCE: A whole-body, low-impact, fun cardio workout to burn calories and to help with balance and coordination using a variety of dance styles like Merengue, Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Cumbia, Rumba and more! Great for all fitness levels.

Active Adult Programs (55+)

PICKLEBALL AT GUILFORD RACQUET CLUB See page 12

PICKLEBALL #10204 Date: Monday January 27 – March 30 No Class February 17 Times: A1 8:15 – 9:15 (Int) A2 9:15 – 10:15 (Beg/Int) A3 10:15 – 11:15 (Int/Adv) A4 1:00 – 2:00 (Adv) A6 6:00 – 7:00 (Adv) Wednesday January 15 – April 1 No Class Jan 29, Feb 5, Mar 4 Times: B1 8:00 – 9:00 (Beg) B2 9:00 – 10:00 (Beg/Int) B4 6:00—7:00 PM (Inter) Friday January 31 – April 3 Times: C1 7:55—8:55 (Beg/Int) Fee: $15 per session Location: Community Center Played with a low net, wooden paddles and a ball similar to a whiffle ball. A combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton. TAI CHI #10206 Day: Tuesday & Friday Dates: January 3 - April 3 No Class: February 18 Time: A) Advanced- 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. B) Int/Advanced-12:00 - 1:00 p.m. C) Inter 1- 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. D) Inter 2- 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. E) Beginner- 3:00– 4:00 p.m. Location: Community Center Instructor: Martin Reichgut Fee: $60 one day / week $105 two days / week $120.00 three days/ week Participants will use the graceful move-ments of this ancient Chinese martial art to improve their physical wellbeing, man-age their stress, and defend against the confrontations of everyday life. Open to adults of all ages.

OIL PAINTING #10212 Day: Thursday Dates: January 2 - April 2 Time: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. (A1) 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (A2) Location: Community Center Instructor: Emer Gearheart Fee: $65 Explore the wonderful world of art by starting with a black and white painting and progress to color. Express your creativity and have fun with other budding artists. FRENCH CONVERSATION #10210 Day: Monday Dates: January 6 - March 30 No Class: January 20, February 17 Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Community Center Instructor: Candace Routh Fee: $30 Parlez-Vous Francais? Would you like to? Come join the French class! All levels welcome from beginner to advanced. Not a grammar class but an opportunity to learn conversational phrases and French culture. An extra 30 minutes at 10:00 is set aside for conversation. BODY WISE #10201 Day: Tuesday & Thursday Dates: January 7 - April 2 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Location: Community Center Instructor: Lynne Keyser Fee: $40 A safe program of gentle exercise and movement designed to increase flexibility, muscle tone, bone density, and improve circulation, balance and coordination. LOW IMPACT AEROBICS/ WEIGHT TRAINING #10208 Day: Tuesday and Friday Dates: January 3 - April 3 No Class: February 18 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: Community Center Instructor: Barbara Corso Fee: $50 Excellent program for cardio & stretching exercises.

CHAIR YOGA #10217 A1 Day: Monday Dates: January 6 - March 30 Time: 10:45–12:00pm A No Class: January 20, February 17 Location: Community Center Instructor: Lynda Corcoran Fee: $40 Chair yoga is taking the physical postures from the mat to the chair. A portion of the class is standing using the chair as a prop. We explore breathing exercises, meditation and yogic philosophy. WATER STRIDES #10211 Day: Monday or Wednesday Dates: January 6 - March 30 January 8 - April 1 No Class: January 20, February 17 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: Soundview YMCA (Branford) Instructor: YMCA Staff Fee: Monday -$55/Weds. -$65 A variety of moves and equipment make this a versatile and challenging class. The pool is heated and includes a gentle ramp for pool entry. ITALIAN # 10213 Day: Friday Dates: January 3 - April 3 Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Location: Community Center Instructor: Elaine Jackson Fee: $30 All levels welcome from beginner to advanced. A fun opportunity to learn to converse with fellow students. A new language helps keep the mind sharp. SPANISH #10207 Day: Friday Dates: January 3 - April 3 Time: 11:30- 1:00 pm Location: Community Center Instructor: Elaine Jackson Fee: $30/$40 non resident All levels welcome. Explore the language of millions living in 20 different countries & the U.S. Learn functional vocabulary & expres-sions through the various & diverse cultures. Learning a new language keeps your mind sharp.


BALLROOM DANCE #10205 Day: Wednesday Time: 1:00-2:00 Dates: January 8 - April 1 Instructor: Karen Pfrommer Fee: $30 Sign up with a partner or as a single to learn the basics of some great ballroom dances including foxtrot, swing, rumba, cha cha and waltz. You’ll be able to show off your moves at our next dance event. BALLROOM LINE DANCE #10202 Day: Friday Time: 9:00-10:00am Dates: January 31 - April 3 Instructor: Karen Pfrommer Fee: $20 Learn Ballroom Dance moves, including the Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba, Salsa, and others through Line Dancing. Great exercise and fun. No partner needed. Intermediate LINE DANCE #10202 A2 Day: Wednesday Time: 12:05-1:00 Dates: January 8 - April 1 Instructor: Karen Pfommer Fee: $25/$35 non resident

AARP FREE TAX ASSISTANCE Day: Wednesday Time: 9:00 am. - 3:00pm Dates: February 26 - April 15 Fee: Free Certified counselors working through AARP Tax-Aide will provide income tax preparation assistance for low and moderate income taxpayers. Taxes will be prepared by appointment only on Wednesdays from 9:00-3:00 at the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church street, Guilford, CT, 06437. Please visit the Community Center or call (203)453-8086 to make an ap-pointment beginning January 22.

AARP SMART DRIVER #10219 Day: Wednesday Date: January 15 (A1) Snow Date: January 22 February 19 (A2) Snow Date: February 26 March 18 (A3) Time: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Program #: 10219 Instructor: Bill Ridolfi Fee: $15 AARP Members $20 Non Members The Smart Driver Course features a curriculum that focuses on areas that benefit older drivers. Topics include pavement markings, roundabouts, signal compliance and safety issues such as seat belts, turn signals and speeding. State law mandates that you are eligible for a 5% discount off the liability segment of your auto insurance policy upon completion of this course.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - (203)453-8086 *Door to door transportation services are provided to Guilford residents who are 55+ or

disabled to medical appointments, errands, shopping & the Community Center.

To schedule: Call 24-48 hours in advance. Provide the following: *Name, Address & Phone Number

*Date, Time, Estimated Appointment Length *Name, Address, Phone Number of Appointment

* You MUST call upon completion of appointment for pick up

GUILFORD SENIORS

MONDAY

(8:00AM-4:00PM)

TUESDAY

(8:00AM-4:00PM)

WEDNESDAY

(8:00AM-2PM)

THURSDAY

(8:00AM-4:00PM)

FRIDAY

(8:00AM-4:00PM)

*Rides within Guilford (Medical, errands, CC) *Medical Appts to: Branford, N. Branford, Madison, Clinton 10:00-1:00 ONLY *Medical Appts to New Haven, North Haven, Hamden, Westbrook & VA Hospital

*Rides within Guilford (Medical, errands, CC) *Medical Appts to: Branford, N. Branford, Madison, Clinton 10:00-1:00 ONLY *Medical Appts to New Haven, North Haven, Hamden, Westbrook & VA Hospital

*Shop @ Big Y 9-10 * Limited Rides within Guilford only (Medical or CC)

*Shop @ Big Y 9-10 *Rides within Guilford (Medical, errands, CC) *Medical Appts to: Branford, N. Branford, Madison, Clinton only

*Rides within Guilford (Medical, errands, CC) *Medical Appts to: Branford, N. Branford, Madison, Clinton 10:00-1:00 ONLY *Medical Appts to New Haven, North Ha-ven, Hamden, West-brook & VA Hospital

Active Adult Programs (55+)


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Program Information

ICE SKATING: Weather permitting Mill Pond will be open for supervised skating. Call the information line at 453-8134 or Parks & Recreation for hours and terms.

PAYMENT: Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. There is a $30 charge for all checks returned by the bank. Programs are not prorated. Donations received will go to the Florence Chittenden Scholarship Fund to help a needy child go to summer day camp. Non-Residents must add an additional $10 per participant per program.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, programs scheduled between 7:00am and 11:00am are cancelled. A decision to cancel after 11:00am will be at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Director and will be announced on the weath-er line (203)453-8134, www.guilfordparkrec.com and on Channel 3,8 and 30. If school is delayed, programs/activities scheduled before 10:30am will be canceled.

REFUND POLICY: Since programs are self-supporting and commitments need to be made to instructors and staff, the following is the department’s refund policy. Please read carefully before registering for a program. • A full refund will automatically be given for any program cancelled by the Department. • A partial refund may be given when requested in writing up to one week prior to the start of a program. • Once the decision has been made to run a particular program, no refund will be given unless there is a medical emergency and a doctor’s note must be provided.

* No refunds will be given for any used portion of a program. INCLUSION POLICY: The Recreation Department intends to comply with the A.D.A. regulations. Participation in many of our non-adaptive programs is possible for those with special needs. Our programs and services are designed to be consistent with the principles of inclusion, natural supports, normalization, and least restrictive environments. We do request advance notice, however, to ensure that any needed personalized accommodations will be met.

SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarships are available for all programs based on eligibility, please inquire.

OOPS!: We apologize in advance for any mistake you may find in this brochure. Due to the continuous program information updates, rescheduling issues, as well as other circumstances, some information is subject to change or errors may occur.

MAKEUP CLASSES: Every effort will be made to makeup any cancelled class date. However, due to extenuating circumstances, this is not always possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. No refunds will be given.

CANCELLATION POLICY: We reserve the right to set a minimum and maximum for each program and to cancel any program due to low enrollment or weather conditions. One week prior to a program start date a decision will be made to cancel or run the program.

staff contacts


Staff Title Email Rick Maynard Parks & Recreation Director [email protected]

Ellen Clow Recreation Supervisor [email protected]

Terry Holland-Buckley Seniors Program Coordinator [email protected]

Connor Negri Program Coordinator [email protected]

Taryn Erb Program Coordinator [email protected]

Patti Haggerty Senior’s Assistant Coordinator [email protected]

Nancy Matyasovsky Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Larry Santamaria Kitchen Supervisor [email protected]

Jennifer Knight Receptionist [email protected]

Todd Rake Maintenance Custodian [email protected]

Tony Annicelli Park Foreman [email protected]

Contact Information PARKS AND RECREATION

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Rose Dostert, Chairman

Claire Kinkade-Dunn, Vice Chairman

Mark Coppola

John Jagielski

Tara Hunt-Melvin

Suzanne McDermott

Lawrence Rooney

Judy Sullivan

Diane VanSteenbergen

Kathy Stewart, Secretary

Commission meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30p.m. at the Community Center.

Comments, suggestions, idea for a new program—Contact Ellen Clow, Recreation Supervisor at [email protected] or Terry

Holland-Buckley, Seniors Coordinator at [email protected].

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center 32 Church Street

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Guilford, CT 06437

Phone: (203) 453-8068 Fax: (203) 453-8456

Weather Line: (203) 453-8134 guilfordparkrec.com

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