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SUMMER SIZZLERS
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Spring 2012
Parks & Recreation
Guide to leisure and fun
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Message From the director
ENERGIZE WALLINGFORD! This is our motto heading into this spring.
The Parks and Recreation Spring 2012 Guide provides plenty of
opportunities for all of our residents. We are at the half way point of winter,
and to say the least, a rather mild one compared to the Winter of 2011.
In 2012, we have prepared a wide assortment of classes and activities for
all ages. Whether you are looking to get fit, discover a new interest or meet
new people, these classes provide you the opportunity to meet your goals.
Our special events are scheduled throughout the year and are designed for
all age groups. From the Golden Egg Easter Egg Hunt, to the Digital Camera
Scavenger Hunt, family friendly fun is available for everyone. No matter
what your interest, you can probably find it at Wallingford Parks and
Recreation Department. There is no better time than right now to sign up
for a class, join a team or get out and enjoy a park. And, most importantly,
HAVE FUN! While searching through our spring offerings, now more than
ever is a great time to begin planning for the summer. Check out some
summer offerings on our back cover.
Welcome to
SPRING 2012
Recreation & Fun!
David J. Doherty Recreation Center
Location: 6 Fairfield Blvd.
Wallingford, CT 06492
Telephone: 203-294-2120
FAX: 203-294-2127
Email: wlfdparksrec@comcast.net
Web site: www.town.wallingford.ct.us
New to the area or lifelong resident, COME DISCOVER PARKS &
RECREATION! Whether you’re looking for a place to picnic, an arts and
crafts class to take or a health & fitness class to join, you’ve come to the
right place!
HAPPINESS HAPPENS HERE!
Program info hotline: 203-294-2126
Best Regards,
Members Of:
John Gawlak, CPRP
Director of Parks and Recreation
Table of Contents
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
P.L.A.Y (Youth/Teen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Voyagers / Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Special Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Adaptive Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Sports & Leagues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Health and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-21
Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
Visual Arts Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Park System Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Keep in Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
WE CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32
Hours of Operation
Business hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Facility hours: 8:30am to 10:00pm
Monday thru Sunday
• Connecticut Recreation & Parks
Association
• National Recreation & Parks
Association
• Learning Resources Network
• National Youth Sports Coaches
Association
• Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce
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The guide to recreation and leisure fun is
published January, May and August.
✁
Activity Registration Form
Please indicate your relationship to the registrants named herein (check all that apply):
Wallingford Parks and Recreation • 6 Fairfield Boulevard • Wallingford, CT 06492
All forms must be accompanied by full payment. Mail In or Drop Off at the above address. (Please Print)
❏ Myself ❏ Spouse
❏ Parent/Guardian
❏ Other (please state) ______________
Emergency
First/Last Name (person completing form)____________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________________ State ___________Zip __________
Home Phone:____________________________________________ Work/Day Phone_______________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Special Considerations:______________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: Name_________________________________________Phone_______________________________________
❏ Please check box to request the services of speak to our Therapeutic Rec. Specialist
Name of Participants
M/F
Date of Birth
Course # Day/Time
Course Name
Fee
Total Fees
Authorized pick up person(s)____________________________________________________________
Geographic Area: (circle one) Cook Hill, Highland, Yalesville, Parker Farms, Pond Hill, Stevens, Moses Y.,
Credit
Rock Hill.
Non-resident Fee Mail To: Wallingford Park & Recreation Dept., 6 Fairfield Blvd., Wallingford, CT 06492
$5.00 per class
PLEASE CHECK FOR COMPLETENESS. Thank You! Question??? Call 203-294-2120
PAYMENT METHOD: (CHECK ONE)
Total Amount
Make checks payable to: Treasurer, Town of Wallingford
❏ Cash (Please have exact amount) ❏ Check ❏ Gift Certificate
Registration
­Sign me up now! Please submit registration requests by January 30th, 2012
to avoid classes being cancelled due to low enrollment. Thank you!
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BY MAIL: Upon receipt of this brochure you may mail in your registration at once. Mail-in registrations
will be processed in the order of its delivery to the Rec Dept at random beginning Monday, January
30th, 2012. You should include the following: A completely filled registration form. A separate check
for each class made payable to: Treasurer, Town of Wallingford. A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED
ENVELOPE for return receipt.
DROP-OFF IN PERSON: Come to the Rec Dept main office and drop your registration in the marked
REGISTRATION MAILBOX. Drop-off registrations will be processed in the order of its delivery to the
Rec Dept. at random beginning Monday, January 30th, 2012
NON-RESIDENT: Non-residents will be allowed to mail-in or drop-off registrations at once however the registrations will not be processed until Monday, February 6th, 2012
DROP-OFF AFTER BUSINESS HOURS: Business hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.
A colorful post box is conveniently located in our main lobby for you to drop off registrations. Registrations will be received the next business day and processed accordingly pending previous days registrations. Checks only, please.
REGISTER
EARLY!
HOW TO REGISTER: Choose one of these ways
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2012
In order to ensure the
quality and availability of
our Youth Programs, we
ask that all registrations are
completed by the deadline
specified for each
individual program. We
would like to thank you in
advance for your
cooperation in this matter
and appreciate your
continued support for the
Youth Programs offered by
the Wallingford Parks &
Recreation Department.
Programs and Leisure
Activities for Youth
0200.400 Hip House Middle
School Dances
If you have not purchased a pass for the
popular Hip House Middle School
Dances, NOW IS THE TIME! Come join
your friends on a fun Friday night
Remaining Dance Schedule for the 20112012 Hip House Dance Series is as
follows… Dance ID’s must be present
to enter the dances. No student is
allowed to enter the dance after 7:45pm.
**Replacement Dance Passes can be
purchased if original is lost. Fee is $5**
DANCES BEGIN AT 7pm and END AT
10:00pm. NO PARTICIPANTS ARE TO
BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE 6:45pm.
Jump Off – January 20th
Valentine’s Day Vibe – February 17th
March Madness - March 23rd
Spring Break Out – April 13th
The Last Blast – May 18th
0041.200 Spring Stingers •
Ages 6-11
Come join your friends in this very
popular program over April break. We
will be hopping on the bus this spring and
we will be going on various trips each
day. This will be a fun filled week for all
participants ages 6-11. Fee covers
admission and transportation to daily
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trips. Lunch needs to be provided.
Additional spending money is at the
discretion of parent or guardian. Trip
schedule is not available at time of print.
Potential trips, Bowling, CT Science
Center, New Britain Rock Cats Baseball,
Movies.
Program Date: April 16th - 20th from
8:30am to 4:30pm
Fee: $185 per child.
Guaranteed T-Shirt for everyone
registered by Thursday April 5th
New!
0041.202 Spring
Sizzlers Ages 12 - 15
New this Spring is the Spring
Sizzler travel camp for April break. This
program will be a precursor to our
extremely popular Summer Sizzler Travel
Program. This program will be open to
participants ages 12 - 15. Participants
must be 12 by the start of the program.
Potential trips: Movies, Bowling, Lake
Compounce, Laser Tag, New Britain Rock
Cats Baseball. Fee covers admission and
transportation to daily trips. Lunch needs
to be provided. Additional spending
money is at the discretion of parent or
guardian. Space will be limited, so register
quickly!
Program Date: April 16th - 20th from
8:30 - 4:30pm
Fee: $200
Middle School After School
Programs
After School Guitar
Guitar - If you’ve never played guitar, or
play some and want to get better, this class
is for you! Classes will focus on a practical
approach to guitar. We will emphasize
chords and music theory based on your
favorite songs, and not the scales.
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0175.200 Party Place • Ages 2-8
Looking for a place to host your child’s birthday party? Let the Wallingford Parks
and Recreation Department be that place. Our Party Place Menu will let you
customize your own party! The following items are included in your party
package: 2 hour time block for party, hostess and a party facilitator, paper goods
for children only, decorations, games, and goody bags. We also include the
choice of 2 activities to be facilitated at your child’s birthday. Check out the list
of options below and get ready to customize your own party!
Participants Can Choose 2 of the following activities to be facilitated at
your party:
• Craft - Each child will be able to decorate their own coin bank. Banks
are ceramic and are shaped like little turtles. Your child will enjoy
painting and decorating this fun craft with their friends!
• Gymnastics Room - This is an area where your child will get the
opportunity to run around with friends. The room is filled with a small
ball pit, tunnels, areas to roll, bounce and climb,
• Piñata - For your child’s birthday, our Piñata activity we include a fully
stuffed traditional donkey piñata and a craft. Craft includes customizing
your own canvas piñata bag to fill with lots of treats.
OR
Ice Cream Buffet - We include a fully packed ice cream buffet with
vanilla and chocolate ice cream cups, whipped cream, and loads and loads
of toppings. This activity also includes a craft. Craft includes customizing
your own ice cream cup to eat your fun, cold treat out of!
For additional information on time blocks, booking information
and package fees, please contact Joanne at the Wallingford Parks
and Recreation Department at (203) 294 - 2120.
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Beginners and up are welcome. Students
must bring their own guitar. (11 total
sessions)
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
March 19th - May 3rd for 6 weeks
2:45pm - 4:15pm
(No class 3/29, 4/17, 4/19)
Location: Moran Middle School Room TBD
Instructor: Chris Baker
Fee: $70
ed Pets Treats, Candy Apples, Baked
Goods, Sewn Pillows and fabric jewelry.
The projects may change with each rotation of students. (11 sessions)
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
March 19th - May 3rd for 6 weeks
2:45pm - 4:15pm
(No class 3/29, 4/17, 4/19)
Location: Moran Middle School Room
220-221
Instructor: Donna Dysinger
Fee: $70
6:40am - 7:40am
(No class 3/29, 4/17, 4/19)
Location: Moran Middle School Gym
Instructor: Donna Neary
Fee: $70
Spectacular Scrapbooking &
Creative Card Making
We will explore the different techniques
that are used for creating individual
scrapbook pages. We will use stencils,
Scrabble Club
stamps, and punches among other things
Do you enjoy playing games? This club is
to enhance our photographs. Suring this
for all of you who are interested in
Competitive Board Games
time we will also discover techniques for
playing Scrabble, even if you have never
Have you ever dreamed of commanding
artistic card making. Mrs. Lang is an avid
played before. In Scrabble Club, you will armies to dominate the world? Would you scrapbooker and senior consultant for
make new friends and learn cool words
like to become fabulously rich through
Stampin Up products. In each class we
that your friends, parents, and teachers
your own real estate empire? Play
will do a new project or try a new skill.
won’t know. Did you know there are 36 ruthlessly against other students in
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays March 19th
Scrabble Clubs in CT for your students
competitive board games. All skill levels - May 3rd for 6 weeks 2:45pm - 4:15pm
age? Our Scrabble Club is one of them.
are welcome. Risk, Monopoly and Chess (No class 3/29, 4/17, 4/19)
Location: Moran Middle School Room TBD
Come on down and have fun with friends, will be featured. (11 sessions)
Instructor: Christine Lang
new and old. (11 total sessions)
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Fee: $70
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
March 19th - May 3rd for 6 weeks
2:45pm - 4:15pm
March 19th - May 3rd for 6 weeks
2:45pm - 4:15pm
(No class 3/29, 4/17, 4/19)
Comics & Cartooning
Location: Moran Middle School Room TBD Learn to draw cartoons of various
(No class week of 3/29, 4/17, 4/19)
Location: Moran Middle School Room TBD Instructor: James Anderson
characters and build stories and comic
Instructor: Winnie Peeler
Fee: $70
strips. Caricatures in pen and ink will
Fee: $70
also be explored. A great way to create
Basketball Club
your own stories and characters to make
After School Cooking & Crafts
Morning basketball for all grades and
comic books, posters and puppets.
This class is open to all 6th, 7th, 8th graders levels. This early morning program will
Minimum: 8 Maximum: 12
at Moran Middle School. As a group,
be a great way to start the school day.
When: Tuesdays March 19th - May 1st for 6
students are able to select food prepara- Teams will play half court games in a
weeks 2:45pm - 4:15pm (No class 4/17)
tion and craft activities that peak their
round robin format. Teams will be
Location: Moran Middle School Room TBD
interests and abilities. Projects may
drafted to be well balanced in regards to Fee: $50
include seasonal or holiday items, projability. (12 sessions)
Instructor: Rashmi Talpade, Fine Arts
ects for specific days of remembrance, i.e. When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Supervisor
Mother’s Day. A few past projects includ- March 19th - May 3rd for 6 weeks
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Voyagers / Trips
TRAVELING F.Y.I.’s
This year we hope you will find many new opportunities to travel this spring. We are proud to announce a continued working agreement with
Friendship Tours. The staff at Friendship Tours and the Parks and Recreation Department has lined up some new trips for the 2012 trip year. We
are also excited to announce we will continue to partner with the North Branford Parks and Recreation Department on a share a bus program on
certain trips. This new relationship has worked extremely well this past year in filling buses for our trips and preventing trip cancellations.
Reminder, trip itineraries are subject to change and the Parks and Recreation Department will do its best to notify travelers ahead of time. We
look to continue the trend this year. We hope you find this line up enjoyable and we look forward to seeing you board the bus! All trips are subject
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to change in price and itinerary. Day tour cancellation policy applies to all Wallingford Park & Recreation day tours operated
by Friendship Tours Inc. Any passenger that cancels a reservation 7 days or less prior to departure will not be eligible for a
refund. We will examine cancellations on a case by case basis to determine any exceptions to this rule. Please note the
Recreation Dept. will make every effort to send a representative from the office to see off the trip to and from our destination
and to hear any complaints, concerns and or recommendations. It should be understood that this person is not a tour guide.
Please retain the same seats throughout the trip. A tip for the coach driver is included in the trip fee. Please contribute only if
you wish since the gratuity is included in the trip fees. Trips are rain or shine, unless the tour company cancels. Many trips
involve walking tours; either with a tour guide or on your own. Children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise
specified. No lap sitters on the coach bus. Complete trip itineraries will be distributed on the morning of the trip. Travel
insurance is recommended for overnight trips and is offered through Friendship Tours. Forms are available at the Recreation
Dept. front office.
Baseball Games:
candles, herbal teas, greeting cards
Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota and a grand candy and toy section.
Our second stop on the day will be to
Twins
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory in
Thursday August 2nd 7:05pm Game Time South Deerfield, MA. This is an
Bus Departs Rec: 3:00pm
experience you will not want to forget.
Seats: Section 87, Right Field Box
Over 4000 gorgeous butterflies are
Fee: $107
flying free in the conservatory. Your
We will be running a bus trip to a Yankee guide explains the habits, lifestyles,
favorite foods and origins of these
Game. Information is not available at
kaleidoscopic beauties. A third stop
time of print. The game will take place
in either July, August or Early September. will be to Yankee Candle before
heading for home!
We are hoping information regarding
this trip is available by March 1st. Please
9023.200 West Point Dress
check with the Parks & Recreation
Parade
Department after 3/1.
Saturday April 28th
Bus Departs Rec. Dept.: 7:30am
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Returns: 6:00pm
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Fee:
$82
Saturday March 31
West
Point Academy invites you to view
Bus Departs Rec. Dept.: 7:15am
the
famous
Dress Parade conducted
Returns: ETA 6:30pm
with
great
pomp
and circumstance on
Fee: $75
the
parade
grounds.
The Cadets
Our first stop of the day will be at
march
in
full
uniform,
in cadence with
Parker’s Maple Barn in Mason, NH.
the
military
music,
presenting
arms in
Upon arrival, enjoy the “Parker’s
unison.
Lunch
is
at
the
Hotel
Thayer
Original Sugar Party Brunch” of
for their Bountiful Buffet. Wonderful
scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, a
slab of maple ham, a plain pancake, a assortment of salad, hot & cold
entrees and an extensive sweet table.
blueberry pancake and real maple
Guided tour of West Point highlights:
syrup! Coffee, tea, milk or hot
Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Hudson
chocolate for beverages. Bring your
River Lookout. For security measures,
appetite! Following brunch, a staff
West
Point Academy requires drivers
member will lead a tour of the Sugar
license
information. On registration
House, where we will learn about the
form,
please
provide your driver’s
sugaring process and see how maple
license
ID
number
and the state it is
sugar is made. Spend some time in
issued
in.
the Corner Crib Gift Shop. Here you
will see local country crafts, dozen of
flavors of jams, jellies, scented
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Saturday May 6th
Bus Departs Rec Dept.: 8:30am
Returns: ETA
Fee: $45
Our Day will begin with a stop at Mario
Batalli’s salute to all things Italian, Eataly.
Start your day with a cappuccino at la
Vazza and ponder the chocolate, sauces,
pasta and salami that await you in this
grand mercato. Next stop, Chinatown and
Little Italy. Get dropped at the Kam Kuo
Emporium filled with groceries, kitchen
gear and Asian decorative pieces. From
there, wander the local area seeing the
wonders of Chinatown, and a few blocks
away, Little Italy. Along the way, we will
stop and visit NYC’s amazing Chelsea
markets. Pursue the incredible selections
of baked goods, grocers, wines and
kitchen supplies. Rub elbows with the
giants of the culinary world. Keep on the
look out for Food Network Stars milling
around since they work literally upstairs!
Want to get out for some fresh air? Our
final stop will be to one of New York’s
newest wonders, High Line Park. Perched
a top a historic freight rail line, it is 20
blocks of garden, lawn, restful stops and
stunning views of the Hudson River.
A Taste of Rhode Island
Johnny Cakes, Clam Cakes &
Lobster Rolls
Saturday June 9th
Bus Departs Rec. Dept.: Returns:
Fee: $75
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Our day begins at the historic 1886
Kenyon’s Grist Mill. This turn of
the century Grist is nestled along the
Queen’s River picturesque waterfall. A
specialty of the mill is cooking
demonstrations with sampling of the
famous Rhode Island Johnny Cakes….
they are delicious! Full narrated tour
of the mill and grinding process. Time
Spring
2012
to browse the quaint mill shoppe.
Lunch at Duffy’s Tavern in
Wickford, with time after lunch to
enjoy this beautiful harbor town.
Menu: New England Clam Chowder
and Clam Cakes, Choice of: Lobster
Roll with Cole Slaw & Fries, Baked
Stuffed Sole or BBQ Chicken Breast
with vegetables and potatoes. Dessert
Special Interest
2075.201 Public Speaking
Workshop - Tips to Help You
Overcome Your Fears
2022 or ianbrooks@sbcglobal.net.
Dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
Time: 7:15 - 8:45pm
Exit 3
Fee: Free!
Location:
Speak with comfort, confidence and presence in groups and meetings! During this
2010.200 Puppy Kindergarten
fun filled hour, learn some of the basic
For pups under 5months old. Puppy kinsteps to improve your oral communications. This workshop is for everyone who dergarten class teaches handlers training
wants to be more comfortable with their theory and basic obedience using positive
motivation and reinforcement methods, as
speaking and presentation skills. This
well as an introduction to clicker training.
course will include how to organize a
speech, vocal variety, impromptu speaking This class includes; puppy socialization,
skills, use of visual aids and much more. off leash play sessions, puppy problem
solving (nipping/biting, jumping, houseThe workshop presenters are accombreaking, barking, etc.) The book, “Takplished members of Eagle Toastmasters.
ing Care of Puppy Business” is a required
Immediately following feel free to join
reading. A $10 book fee will need to be
Eagle Toastmasters regularly scheduled
made payable to the instructor at first
meetings from 7:15-8:45pm.
class for the book. Rabies certificate is
When: One Night, Monday March 19th
not required for this class. Atten6:00pm - 7:00pm
dance at the first class is mandaLocation: Exit 3 Fee: Free!
tory. Do not bring dogs to the first
Instructors: Rachel Mele & Katie Kelly
class. Limit of 10 students.
When: Mondays March 19th 6:30 - 7:15pm
2075.200 Eagle Toastmasters for 6 weeks
Eagle Toastmasters is part of an internaLocation: Gym 2 Fee: $60
tional nonprofit educational organization Instructors: Joan Hamel & Kim Nolin
that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. Founded in October 1924, the
Canine Communication - Dog
international organization has more than
270,000 members in 13,000 clubs in 116 Obedience for Beginners
countries. Eagle Toastmasters help peo- For dogs over 5 months old. This class is
ple of every ethnicity, education and pro- for beginner handlers to help them
understand how to improve their commufession build their competence in comnication with their dogs. Training theory
munication so they can gain the confiand basic obedience using positive motidence to lead others. For more informavation and reinforcement methods,
tion, please visit www.eaglestoastmasters.
including basic clicker training, will be
com or contact Ian Brooks (203) 284taught. Learn to teach your dog to walk
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and beverage included. On the way
home, our final stop will be at the
delightful Schartner Farms in Exeter.
Their farm store is filled with fresh
produce, cheeses, baked goods and
gourmet items. Everyone will receive
a special homemade gift to take home!
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on a loose leash; sit, down and stand,
stays, come when called and more. Also
includes problem solving (barking, jumping, pulling, stealing, etc.) A copy of
the dog’s rabies certificate is
required before dog can participate.
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Please do not bring dogs to
first class. Limit of 15 students.
When: 2015.201 Mondays March 19th
7:30 - 8:15pm for 6 weeks
2015.202 Mondays March 19th
8:30 - 9:15pm for 6 weeks
Location: Gym 2 Fee: $60
Instructors: Joan Hamel & Kim Nolin
Finance
2063.200 Financial Strategies
for Successful Retirement
With financial independence, retirement
can be the most fulfill­ing time of your life.
This class covers important money management concepts and issues that are
important to people in the near retirement. Topics include: how to reduce pressures on your retirement income and
which assets are appropri­ate for retirement income, which are appropriate for
lifetime use, and which are appropriate
for future generations, how to make
appropriate health care decisions, especially who will provide care, where will
you live and how will you pay for your
health care? We will also have some
options that allow you to transfer assets to
other generations of your family. “A hear
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Special Interest
it, see it, write it” teaching method makes
it easy for you to understand and remember the practical information. No products or investments will be promoted or
offered. By condensing up to date financial information into three classroom
sessions, this semi­nar gives you the
answers you need. An option financial
planning consultation is provided after
the class.
When: Tuesday April 24th 6:30 - 8:30 for
3 weeks
Fee: Free! ($30 workbook fee payable to
the instructor at first class)
Location: Exit 3
Instructor: Steven Jacques (Financial
Planner, Lighthouse Financial LLC)
Spring
2012
2020.200 Safe Boating and
Personal Watercraft
Certification
combined with an application for
certificate (provided) and appropriate
fee, qualifies the student to obtain the
Certificate of Personal Watercraft
Connecticut Safe Boating and Personal
Watercraft Course. This single session, 8 Operation. The certificate is a one time,
lifetime certification. Student must bring
hour course taught by Professional
pen or pencil to class.
Marine Education, provides a certificate
th
of completion as partial fulfillment of the When: 2020.200 Saturday March 10
requirements to obtain the Certification of 8:30am - 4:30pm One Day th
2020.202 Saturday May 5 8:30am Personal Watercraft Operation which
4:30pm One Day
allows the operation of motorized
Location: Exit 1
Fee: $55
recreational vessels up to 65’ and
Instructor:
Moore
Family
LLC dba
sailboats 19 ½ ‘ in length and longer.
Professional
Marine
Education
Upon successful completion of this
course, the student can mail or deliver
the diploma to any State DEP office, and
Adaptive Recreation
Spring
2012
The following programs have been designed to help participants with disabilities get the most out of their
leisure experience. These programs have been modified to provide a safe and supportive environment to
learn and practice both program skills and personal skills. Peer mentors attend most programs to provide
visual and social cues and to keep things fun. These and other supportive services are also available to
anyone who wishes to attend any of our other programs. For further information on supportive services,
please call the office (203) 294-2120 to speak with our Assistant Recreation Program Specialist, Emily
Swindelles.
WHAT CLASS IS RIGHT FOR
YOU?
Our Adaptive programs are now
“coded” with colors to provide
information about the expectations
of each class. Use the information
below to select the best programs.
(B)- For participants who are comfortable participating in social conversations and can follow multistep directions with minimal modifications.
(O)- For all to attend
(G)- For participants who have difficulty communicating their needs
verbally, are able to follow single
step directions and prefer a modified environment to be comfortable
in programs.
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Youth
0100.203 Tuned in - with
parents (O) Ages 3-5 yrs
Come join this fun, interactive music
group especially designed for children
with special needs. Classes are led by a
board-certified music therapist to help
participants work on communication
skills, sensory processing, social skills
and so much more! Tuned In enables
participants to explore music through
songs, instruments and creative
movement.
When: TBD
bumpers!
When: Tuesdays, March 6th – April 24th
Session II (0135.201) : 6:45-7:45pm,
Ages 6-10yrs
Instructors: Cyndi and Gary Lynch
Location: Colony Lanes, 600 S. Colony
St., Wallingford
Fee: $60 (includes bowling and shoes)
0166.200 Funny Muscles (O) Ages 6-10 yrs
This class may look like a traditional
gymnastics class, but behind the fun lies
some very important goals. This class will
work on muscle motor planning, balance,
self-esteem and social skills.
Wednesdays, February 29th -April
0135.200 Lightning Strikes (O) When:
th
11 , no class April 4th
Ages 6-10 yrs
Time: 6:00-6:45pm
Bowling just for the fun of it! Join the
Instructors: Melanie Barbieri &
“team” for lighthearted competition and
Stephanie Lavado
hanging out with peer mentors as you
hone your bowling skills with or without
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Enrollment Limits: Min 4, Max 8
Location: Gymnastics Room
Fee: $50
T.O.P.S. Soccer (O) Ages 6-11 yrs
This is an adaptive indoor/outdoor soccer
league for children who need support
while they learn basic soccer skills. Call
Coach Bill Fallon of the Wallingford Youth
Soccer League at (203) 269-9173 for
more information.
When: Tuesdays, April 3rd – May 1st, no
class April 17th, 6:00-6:45pm
Instructors: Craig Norton, Young
Audiences
Location: Room 4.5
Fee: $80
Teens and Adults
0135.201 Lightning Strikes (O) Ages 11-16 yrs
Bowling just for the fun of it! Join the
“team” for lighthearted competition and
hanging out with peer mentors as you
hone your bowling skills with or without
bumpers!
When: Tuesdays, March 6th – April 24th
Session I (0135.200): 5:30-6:30pm,
Ages 11-16yrs
Instructors: Cyndi and Gary Lynch
Location: Colony Lanes, 600 S. Colony
St., Wallingford
Fee: $60 (includes bowling and shoes)
New!
0101.200 The
Drumming Experience
(O) Ages 13-18yrs
Drumming programs with Craig Norton
combine the spirit of play with music,
story telling and creative movement.
These highly interactive sessions offer
participants choices of personal expressions, that enhance self awareness and
expand creativity.
ATTENTION MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS!!
We are currently looking for peer mentors and college student
volunteers to assist in many of our adaptive recreation programs.
Peer mentors are volunteers, ages 6-19, who participate in our
adaptive recreation programs as role models for individuals with
special needs. Mentors participate in our programs as any child
their age would, often playing alongside a participant who finds it
helpful to follow a friend. Mentors serve as role models by demonstrating appropriate social and sport skills. Mentors participate
in all adaptive recreation programs FREE of charge. Please contact Emily Swindelles, Assistant Recreation Program Specialist at
(203) 294-2120 if you or someone you know may be interested
in mentoring.
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0105.200 Teen Scene (B)
Ages 13-18yrs
This class is the perfect way for teens to
kick off their weekend. Experienced staff
will chaperone community outings which
may include laser tag, bowling, sports
games and more! Official schedule of
0102.200 Dance Power (O)
activities will be mailed to participants.
Ages 15-20yrs
When: TBD
Join the fun in this dance infused fitness
Instructors: Tracy Tyrrell & Sarah Abbott
class. Jam anywhere from the latest Latin Enrollment Limits: Min 4, Max 8
to Hip Hop music while getting exercise! Location: Please refer to activity
This uniquely designed class will
schedule
incorporate fun dance moves and
Fee: $85 (does not include entrance fees
movement that will allow your heart rate for activities outside of the Rec. Dept)
to get going at just the right pace!
When: Mondays, March 5th – April 9th
All Ages
Time: 6:00-6:45pm
Instructor: Carolyn Lavelle
0108.221 Tranquil Way Yoga
Location: Exit 14 Fee: $50
(B) (G) All Ages
A fun combination of adaptive yoga poses
0167.200 Mega Muscles (O) and breathing exercises to improve posAges 11-16 yrs
ture, strength, flexibility and self-awareThis class flows through activities that will ness. Participants will be guided through
utilize deep pressure touch and heavy
each pose/exercise, using visual and audimuscle strength and endurance.
tory cues that tap into each participant’s
When: Wednesday, February 29th -April
unique way of experiencing yoga.
11th, no class April 4th
When: Saturdays, March 24th – May 5th,
Time: 7:00-7:45pm
no class April 7th
Instructors: Melanie Barbieri &
Session I (0108.221): (B)
Stephanie Lavado
9:30-10:15am
Enrollment Limits: Min 4, Max 8
Session II (0108.222): (G) 1
Location: Gymnastics Room
0:30-11:15am
Fee: $50
Instructor: Zorayda Cocchi, OTR/L,
YogaKids Cert.
0130.200 Rec Club (O)
Enrollment Limits: Min 6, Max 8
Ages 16yrs - Adult
Location: Exit 14 Fee: $55
Be it dancing, bowling or just hanging out
with friends old and new, the Rec. Club is 0108.200 Adaptive Swimming
the place to be! Each evening is themed (O) All Ages
around a special event or holiday and
Come and enjoy an hour of swimming,
may include games, recreation, movies or fun and games. Swimmers are paired
a craft.
with high school student volunteers who
When: Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Monday
will encourage them to swim and
Bowling: 3rd Thursday of the month,
socialize. Please note this is a recreational
4-6pm
swim for individuals with special needs
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
only.
Instructors: Cyndi & Gary Lynch
When: Thursdays, April 5th – May 24th,
Location: Varies, please refer to class
7:30-8:30pm
schedule
Instructors: Cyndi & Gary Lynch
Fee: $6 most events
Location: Larry Hart Pool, Choate
Rosemary Hall
Fee: $10 per participant
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Early Childhood
Spring
2012
3000.400 LIL’ RECERS early childhood learning center
(September - June) Registration Began in May 2011
Lil Rec’ers Early Learning Center is licensed by the CT Dept. of Public Health (License #16428). **New Wednesday
extended day. See page 8, pre-school seasonal fun day program info. Session 3 runs January 23rd - March 28th.
Session 4 runs March 26th - May 25th. For more information, please contact our non-teaching Director Debbie
Tansino (203) 294-2120.
LIL Rec’ers State Licensed Pre-School
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
3 year
olds
8:45 - 11:30am
Miss Terese
8:45 - 11:30am
Miss Terese
8:45 - 11:30am
Miss Terese
8:45-11:30am
Miss Terese
8:45 - 11:30am
Miss Terese
4 year
olds
8:45 - 11:30am
Miss Betty
8:45 - 11:30am
Miss Betty
8:45 - 11:30am
Miss Betty
8:45 - 11:30am
Miss Betty
8:45 - 11:30am
Miss Betty
11:30 - 2:15pm
Miss Despina
11:30 - 2:15pm
Miss Debbie
11:30 - 2:15pm
Miss Despina
NEW!!!
Extended/
PM Session
Wee Babes Session 4 for Ages Wanderers Session 4 for 2
9mo. - 23 months
year olds
This is a great opportunity for toddlers
and caregivers to be a part of this one
hour “playgroup”.
When: Thursday March 27th
9:00 - 10:00am for 8 weeks
Fee: $65
Location: Exit 10
Instructor: Miss Despina
Two’s get a sample of the activities which
are a part of our Lil Rec’er program.
Free play, craft, snack, circle time, and
physical activities. A great intro to future
fun with parent and/or caregivers.
When: Tuesdays March 27th
9:00 - 10:00am for 8 weeks
Tuesdays & Thursdays April 5th
10:15 - 12:15pm for 8 weeks
Fee: $65
Location: Exit 10
Instructor: Miss Despina
New!
Pre - School
seasonal Fun Days
- extended wednesday
These one day art / craft events will be a
great way for your child to develop a holiday craft and have some afternoon fun.
We will do craft activities based on each
themes using various arts and craft supplies. Supplies are included in the program fee. A great opportunity for your
pre-schooler to show off their creative ability.
When: Wednesdays March 28th 11:30-2:15 PM for 8 weeks
Location: Exit 8
Fee: $85
Instructor: Debbie Tansino
Early Childhood Classes - Pre SchoOl Without Walls
New!
3007.200 Meet to
eat with parent
*Inspired by Chef Jamie
Oliver's TV Show Food Revolution.
Locally owned and operated restaurants have been given a challenge...
create a nutritious, delicious signature
dish for pre-schoolers, for the price of
a kids fast food favorite. Four restaurants have accepted the challenge and
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each week we will visit and taste their
dish. Your child will be the food critic!!
As an extra bonus, each child will learn
they keys to restaurant etiquette
When: Fridays 12:30-1:30pm
Dates: 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4
Location: Various Restaurants (Schedule
not available at time of print)
Fee: $45 Instructor: Debbie Tansino
3009.200 (Stop &) Shop Til
You Drop Ages 3-5 with
Parent
We will begin with a tour of Stop &
Shop. In the next 4 weeks, we will
challenge you and your child to shop
together with coupons to create fruit
bouquets, nutritious snacks, a
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homemade “TV” dinner, among other
great dishes. Children will learn
shopping etiquette, nutrition and
saving / spending money wisely.
When: Fridays 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1
12:30-1:30pm
Location: Stop & Shop Fee: $45
Instructor: Debbie Tansino
**Participant who register for
both Meet to Eat & Shop Til You
Drop Pays $80**
and other area nature locations. Our
class will also get their very own town
garden plot for growing vegetables.
When: Mondays 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
12:30-1:30pm
Location: Various Locations (Schedule
not available at time of print)
Fee: $45
Instructor: Terese Biega
3011.200 community helpers
Field Trip Class Ages 3-5
with Parent
3010.200 Hug A Tree Nature An old favorite returns!! Each week the
Activities Ages 3-5 with
kids will visit local places such as the
Parent
police station, fire station, florist, bakery,
Each week we will explore the great
outdoors, visit a nursery, a local park
Spring
2012
**Participants registering for
both Hug A Tree & Field Trip
Class pays $80**
senior center, etc. Student will get to see
Sports and Leagues
4815.200 Mini-Hawk Sports •
Ages 4-6
hitting, throwing, catching and passing
will be covered. This will be a very
This program helps young children
gentle, soft and supportive approach
explore soccer and t-ball in a day
to each of these sports. No harsh
program setting. There is no pressure,
coaching here. Pops and moms will
just lots of fun while these young athletes participate in this fun for everyone
participate in all two sports through
sport opportunity.
unique Skyhawks games. Our Mini Hawk When: Wednesdays March 21st for 8
coaching staff is trained to meet the
weeks 5:45pm - 6:30pm
special needs of your young children and Location: Gym 1
is committed to starting them off on the
Instructor: Kenny Michaels,
right foot as they take their first steps into Recreation Program Specialist
athletics. The participant to coach ratio is Fee: $40
approximately 8:1.
When: Mondays March 19th
4481.200 Start Smart
4:30pm - 5:15pm for 6 weeks
Baseball w/parent Ages 3-5
Location: Gym1
Fee: $65
This country wide program is a great way
Instructor: Skyhawks Staff (Skyhawks is to prepare children ages 3-5 for
a nationally recognized sports program
organized tee ball, baseball and softball in
provider)
a fun, non-threatening environment. This
class is a great opportunity for parents
4470.200 Mom/Pop & Tot
and child to work on a one on one basis.
Sport Shop Ages 4-6 Spring
The class provides fun, safe and
developmentally appropriate equipment.
Edition
When: Tuesdays March 20th for 6 weeks
Enjoy a brief and easy exposure into
10:00am - 10:45am
two of America’s most popular
games, baseball and floor hockey. The Fee: $45
Location: Gym 1
fundamental skills of sports such as
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the ins / outs of each operation and
the tools which make each place
successful. Class will meet at the
specified locations.
When: Mondays 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23
12:30-1:30pm
Location: Various Locations
(Schedule not available at time of
print)
Fee: $45
Instructor: Terese Biega
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Instructor: Kenny Michaels, Recreation
Program Specialist
4816.200 Skyhawks Tennis
Ages 5-6 / 7-9yrs
Skyhawks Tennis with Quickstart is an
exciting new play format for learning
tennis, designed to bring kids into the
game by utilizing specialized equipment,
shorter court dimensions and modified
scoring, all tailored to age and size. It’s
the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis
and keep them playing. While developing
a love for the game, athletes will learn the
rules and etiquette that helps make tennis
a lifelong game. Kids will need to
bring their own racquet, suggested
size for 5-6 yr olds is 19” and for
kids 7-9yrs is either 21” or 23”.
Limit 12 per class
4816.201 Ages 5-6: Mondays March 19th
5:20pm - 6:05pm for 6 weeks
4816.202 Ages 7-9: Mondays March 19th
6:10pm - 7:00pm for 6 weeks
Location: Gym1
Fee: $65
Instructor: Skyhawks Staff (Skyhawks
is a nationally recognized sports
program provider)
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Sports and Leagues
4190.201 Junior Spring Golf
Clinic • Ages 7-16
Come and join the golf professionals at
The Tradition Golf Club for this program
for both beginners and/or someone just
looking to fine tune their golf game.
Topics to be covered include grip, stance,
full swing and short game work.
When: Fridays 4:00 – 5:00pm
April 20th – May 11th (four weeks)
Fee: $65
Location: Tradition Golf Club
Staff: Nick Rykoski, Golf Professional at
Tradition Golf Club and Staff
serving, serve receive, setting, attacking
and physical conditioning will be
introduced over the course of 5 weeks.
Camp limited to 40 players.
When: Thursdays April 5th 5:00 - 6:30pm
for 5 weeks
Location: Gym Courts 1 & 2 Fee: $50
Instructor: Marion Kish
New!
4335.220 Boys Power
Volleyball Grades
3-8
This program will concentrate on the
basic fundamentals of volleyball.
Movement skills, forearm passing, serving,
serve receive, setting, attacking and
physical conditioning will be introduced
over the course of 5 weeks. Camp limited
to 40 players.
Grades 3-5: 4335.221 Thursdays May 10th
5:00 - 6:30pm for 5 weeks
Grades 6-8: 4335.222 Thursdays May 10th
6:30 - 8:00pm for 5 weeks
Location: Gym Courts 1 & 2 Fee: $50
Instructor: Marion Kish
Spring
2012
clinic will utilize USA Elite Training’s hitting system that will teach the hitter correct mechanics emphasizing balance,
proper weight transfer, bat path and hip
explosion during the swing.
When: Tuesdays March 20th
5:00 - 6:00pm for 5 weeks
Location: Gym 1 Fee: $55
Instructor: USA Elite Training
USA Elite Softball Pitching
Clinic Ages 8-14
The USA Elite Pitching program has been
producing successful pitchers for the past
16 years. Pitchers will learn the correct
fundamentals of windmill pitching. The
4190.200 Adult Spring Golf
clinic will also focus on; how to grip and
Clinic • 17+
snap the fastball correctly, the correct arm
Come and join the golf professionals at
circle and drills to strengthen and
The Tradition Golf Club for this program
improve arm speed, to improve balance
for both beginners or someone just
and explosion in the pitching motion to
looking to fine tune their golf game.
improve accuracy, and maximize leg drive
Topics to be covered include grip, stance,
and hip strength to improve speed. The
full swing and short game work.
radar gun will be in use to check the
When: Fridays 5:00 – 6:00pm
speed on the fastball.
April 20th – May 11th (four weeks)
Ages 8-10 4304.220 Tuesdays March 20th
Fee: $105
6:00 - 7:00pm for 5 weeks
Location: Tradition Golf Club
4198.200 CT Developmental
Staff: Nick Rykoski, Golf Professional at Volleyball Clinic - For High
Ages 11-14 4304.250 Tuesdays March 20th
Tradition Golf Club and Staff
7:00 - 8:00pm for 5 weeks
School Players
The advanced volleyball program strength- Location: Gym 1 Fee: $55
Instructor: USA Elite Training
4035.200 Youth Cheerleading ens the necessary skills needed to be a
for Ages 5 - 10yrs old
competitive high school or college bound
4304.230 Little Sluggers • 4-6
Due to popular demand and the amazing player. It stresses individual instruction
response to our Fall program, come join with an emphasis on technique and team years
Miss Gina and Miss Tanisha for a 10 week concepts. Enrollment is limited to ensure Tee ball clinic for ages 4-6 to help
spring session. Participants will learn the proper attention to each participant and
children learn basic fundamen­tals of
basic cheers, jumps, stunts, and tumbling. to make the best use of space. Lessons
baseball. A gentile approach by
Students are required to bring their team will focus on court movement and under- instructors will make learn­ing America’s
spirit, enthusiasm and hard work! Space standing, setting, serving, serve receive,
Pastime an enjoyable experience.
is limited to 15 students per class.
individual and team defense, blocking and When: Thursdays 4:45pm - 5:30pm
4035.201 Ages 5-7 Tuesdays March 13th attacking. Limited to 40 players. Mini- March 20th for 6 weeks
5:00 - 5:45pm for 6 weeks
Location: Gym 2
mum one year of high school experi- Fee: $60
4035.203 Ages 5-7 Tuesdays March 13th ence is recommended or trying out
Instructor: Diamond Kings Baseball
5:45 - 6:30pm for 6 weeks
Academy, Bristol, CT
for the high school team.
4035.202 Ages 8-10 Tuesdays March 13th When: Thursdays April 5th 6:30 - 8:00pm
6:30 - 7:15pm for 6 weeks
for 5 weeks
4304.240 Jr. Sluggers • 7-9
Fee: $65 Location: Gymnastics Room
Location: Gym Courts 1 & 2 Fee: $50 years
Instructors: Miss Gina & Miss Tanisha
Instructor: Marion Kish
Clinic for baseball players ages 7-9. Baseball fundamentals for both the beginner
4335.200 Youth Power
4304.200 General Skills
and intermediate player. Fielding and batVolleyball Clinic Grades 4-8 Softball Clinic Ages 8 - 13
ting strategies, techniques and mechanics
This program will concentrate on the
This clinic will emphasize the fundamen- will be worked on in this program.
basic fundamentals of volleyball.
tals of hitting, fielding, and throwing. This
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When: Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:15pm
March 20th for 6 weeks
Fee: $60
Location: Gym 2
Instructor: Diamond Kings Baseball
Academy, Bristol, CT
4304.200 Hitting Clinic and
Pitching Clinic • 10-14 years
This program will help players improve
on their pitching and hitting mechanics.
Pitchers will increase velocity, improve
control and learn proper throwing
mechanics. Hitting portion will work on
hand place­ment, hand – eye coordination
and various techniques to improve their
approach when at bat.
When: Thursdays 6:15pm - 7:30pm
March 20th for 6 weeks
Fee: $70
Location: Gym 2
Instructor: Diamond Kings Baseball
Academy, Bristol, CT
4150.201 Fencing for
Beginners Ages 10yrs. Adult
An introduction to the sport of foil
fencing. Students will learn footwork and
basic blade moves. The class will feature
drills with a goal of supervised bouts.
Discover the grace and athleticism of
swordplay.
When: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm,
March 13th for 8 weeks
Fee: $50
Location: Exit 16
Instructor: Laureen Galayda and Sandra
Marchant
4150.202 Fencing for Fun
Advanced Ages 10yrs. - Adult
For fencers who have successfully completed a foil program. This course will
emphasize various attacks and defenses,
improving basic skills and bout tactics.
When: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm,
March 15th for 8 weeks
Fee: $50
Location: Exit 16
Instructor: Laureen Galayda and Sandra
Marchant
4165.200 Fat Dog Fencing
Club
For experienced fencers who are
interested in expanding their knowledge
and skill in the sport of fencing foil. This
4045.200 Co-Ed Gymnastics • For 8mos. - 8Yrs
Come join in the fun of recreational gymnastics under the direction of Miss Brenda and Miss Gina. These classes will
provide a fun and exciting experience for participants. All programs start with the basics and move along the skill path at
their own pace. All participants will receive a ribbon upon completion of a class session. Any child who participates in all 3
sessions will receive a medal at the end of the year recital. Classes begin the week of March 12th for 10 weeks.
4045.204 Tuesdays March 13th
9:30am - 10:15am
New!
4045.205 Wednesdays March 14th
This new class will offer
toddlers and parents the opportunity to 9:30am - 10:15am
th
come in for some free play. Class will 4045.206 Thursdays March 15
also have song time, parachute games 9:30am - 10:15am
4045.207 Saturdays March 17th
and the opportunity for parent and
9:50am - 10:35am
child to have fun in a relaxed
Fee: $70
environment.
th
Location: Gymnastics Room
4045.202 Saturdays March 17
Instructors: Miss Brenda & Miss Gina
9:00 - 9:45am
Fee: $55
Pre-School Gymnastics
Location: Gymnastics Room
Instructors: Miss Brenda & Miss Gina Classes: 3 - 4 years old
Gym-Mini’s:
Ages 8 - 14 months
4045.201 Wednesdays March 14th
10:20am - 11:05am
4045.210 Thursdays March 15th
10:20am - 11:05am
4045.211 Saturdays March 17th
10:40am - 11:15am
Fee: $70
Location: Gymnastics Room
Instructors: Miss Brenda & Miss Gina
Beginner Gymnastics
Class: 5 - 8 years old
In this class we will introduce your
child to the skills on all of the
without parent
gymnastics equipment. Your child will
Tiny Tumblers: 15 months
This class takes a gentle approach to the develop skills on the beam and bars.
introduction of gymnastics. Participants
- 2 years
A small floor routine will be
will be introduced to gymnastics
Parents share in the experience with
introduced and performed at the
equipment, as well as learning the basics spring recital.
their young child. We create an
of tumbling in a fun and easy going
atmosphere geared for physical and
4045.212 Saturdays March 17th
social activity for the participants. This environment.
11:20pm - 12:05pm
open play will give your child an
4045.208 Mondays March 12th (Ages 3-5) 4045.213 Mondays March 12th
opportunity to play on the mats, while 10:20am - 11:05am
5:35pm - 6:20pm
building skills through play to get them 4045.214 Mondays March 12th
Fee: $45
to the next level.
4:45pm - 5:30pm
Location: Gymnastics Room
4045.203 Mondays March 12th
4045.209 Tuesdays March 13th
Instructors: Miss Brenda & Miss Gina
9:30am - 10:15am
10:20am - 11:05am
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Sports and Leagues
club is for the competitive adult who
competes of a regular basis.
When: Tuesday & Thursday, 8-10pm,
Year round – membership is ongoing
Fee: $50 adults/$25 students (through
college)
Location: Exit 16
Instructor: Laureen Galayda
Karate
4052.200 Little Ninjas • Ages
3-4
Karate techniques incorporated with
essential motor skills for 3-4 year olds.
The curriculum includes balance,
memory, teamwork, coordination, focus
and other age specific skills training.
Often young children want to do what the
big kids do but don’t have the essential
motor skills. This class teaches those
while building self-esteem and respect for
self and others.
When: 4052.201 Fridays, 5:30-6:00pm,
March 16th for 12 weeks
4052.202 Saturdays, 9:00-9:30am,
March 16th for 12 weeks
Location: Parks and Rec Room TBD
Fee: $70
Instructor: The Institute of Martial Arts
Staff
Spring
2012
PARISI SPEED SCHOOL
Parisi Speed School has been providing unique speed training programs for all athletes, of all sports since 1991. Parisi Speed School has trained well over 150,000
athletes ranging from youth beginner levels, to world class professionals in every
major sport and the Olympics. Parisi speed training and speed enhancement programs are nationally recognized, having serviced; MLS NY/NJ Red Bulls, NY Giants,
NY Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, NE Patriots, Hundreds of WNBA, MLS, NBA, MLB, NFL,
NHL athletes, NFL Youth USA and dozens of CT youth organizations.
4307.201 JUMP START PROGRAM AGES 8-11
Science has proven that ages 8-11 are the most critical years in a child’s life for
motor skill development. Jump Start provides a fun environment to build your young
athlete’s physical foundation, improve coordination and self esteem through our
signature speed and strength training methods. Athletes placed at this level still need
to continue to improve their basic motor development. This program has been
proven to enhance coordination, flexibility, running technique, body weight strength,
first step quickness, flexibility, injury prevention, weight loss and self confidence.
When: Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am March 24th for 8 weeks
Location: Gym 1
Instructor: Parisi Speed School Staff
Fee: $75
4307.202 TOTAL PERFORMANCE AGES 12-14
Many experts view the ages of 12-18 as the most ideal ages for developing speed,
strength and power over an athlete’s entire lifetime. This program was developed
using cutting edge techniques to produce maximal improvements in athletic performance. Athletes in this level are guaranteed to improve speed, increase strength,
improve agility, develop endurance, maximize jumping ability, decrease susceptibility to injury and boost confidence.
When: Saturdays 10:15am - 11:15am March 24th for 8 weeks
Location: Gym 1
Instructor: Parisi Speed School Staff
Fee: $75
Kickin’ Kids • Ages 5-6
Dynamic karate techniques taught with an
emphasis on kicks, punches, blocks,
coordination, bullying prevention and
beginning karate weapons training.
Situational self-defense will be taught so
our youngest can avoid conflict. Class is
designed to have a student develop into
the more structured karate program that
starts at 7 years old. Emphasis on
technique and coordination without the
traditional forms patterns of movement.
When: 4052.221 Fridays, 6:00-6:45pm,
March 16th for 12 weeks
4052.223 Saturdays, 9:30-10:15am,
March 17th for 12 weeks
Locations: Parks and Rec Room TBD
Fee: $85
Instructor: The Institute of Martial Arts
Staff
(203) 294-2120
Karate Tang Soo Do Ages 7
- Adult
A chance for 7-Adults to develop martial
arts skills, build strength and confidence
and build self-discipline. Parents are
encouraged to begin training at the same
time as their children’s class regardless of
rank. Great fun and family activity!
When: 4050.201 Tuesdays, 6:307:30pm, March 13th for 12 weeks
4050.204 Saturdays, 10:15-11:30am,
March 17th for 12 weeks
Locations: Parks and Rec Room TBD
Fee: $85
Instructor: The Institute of Martial Arts
Staff
4474.200 Hoop House
Basketball Academy • for
Boys and Girls 5-9yrs
Great tune up for the coming basketball
league play! Wallingford Parks & Rec in
conjunction with Central Connecticut
Hoop Stars offers a premiere youth
basketball program which includes
instruction by top coaches, game play,
basketball contest and the Hoop House
“lessons of life” program. Each
participant will receive a Hoop House
T - Shirt.
4474.201 5-6yrs Wednesdays March 21st
5:45 - 6:45pm 6 weeks
4474.202 7-9yrs Wednesdays March 21st
6:45 - 7:45pm 6 weeks
Fee: $65
Location: Gym 2
Instructor: Greg Morrone and Hoop
House Staff
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LEAGUES
4200.202 Spring 2011 P.M.
Golf League
A nine-hole, co-ed adult golf league with
fun special events within the 16 weeks of
play. League meets on Thursdays at
Tradition Golf Club. Our New Lunch Time
League will begin at 1pm. The Late
Afternoon League will begin at 4:00pm
(first tee time at 4:04pm) Dates of the
league are April 19th - August 2nd, 2012.
The league has no set foursomes
encouraging new players and partners
each week. A pre-league meeting will
explain the league and discussing formats
of play. Rules and league layout will also
be explained. Meeting will be held on
April 12th at Traditions Golf Club at
4:15pm. Registration begins February 1st
at the Parks and Recreation Department.
4200.203 Lunch Time League:
Thursdays April 19th - August 2nd
1pm for 16 weeks
4200.202 Late Afternoon League:
Thursdays April 19th - August 2nd 4pm for
16 weeks
League Supervisor: TBD
Fee: 1pm League - Residents: $350
Non-residents: $355
Tradition Season Pass Holders: $175 includes carts & prizes.
4pm League - Residents: $380, Non Residents: $385, Tradition Pass Holders:
$175 - includes carts & prizes.
*TRADITION MEMBERS MUST SHOW
PROOF OF SEASON PASS AT TIME OF
REGISTRATION.
Division Schedules Is As Follows:
Monday: Make Ups (Sundays may be
used if needed)
Tuesday: D Division/E Division
Wednesday: A Division/Women’s
Division
Thursday: B Division/C Division
Friday: F Division/G Division
Feb. 17th until 4:30pm Old team
registration
Feb. 17th 4:35pm New team
registration
Fee: $625
IMPORTANT DATES
March 14th: 6:00pm Manager’s
meeting Location: Rec Dept.
April 12th: 10:00am - 8:00pm Photo
Id’s A-D Division
April 13th: 10:00am - 8:00pm E-G
& Women’s
April 13th: 4:30pm Final Rosters
April 16th: Season Begins
May 18th: Last Day T0 Add/Drop
from Roster
August 27th: Tri Town Tournament
4185.200 Adult Men’s 60+ yrs
Slow Pitch Softball
Practice and games tentatively scheduled
for Monday and Wednesday mornings
from 9:00am – 11:00am. Letters for
registration were mailed out in the month
of January to the players from the
previous year. Registration forms must be
completely filled out and returned in
person with payment and a copy of a CT
Adult Slow Pitch Softball
Drivers License to the Parks and
Calendar of Important
Recreation Department. Harry Fazio is the
Dates 2011 Season
league commissioner. For more
Softball leagues are offered for men’s,
information contact the Rec. Department
women’s and co-ed rec­reational teams.
at 294-2120. Registration begins
ASA rules with modifications and
February 1st.
Wallingford Parks & Recreation Dept
Start Date is Monday in Mid April
rules apply. The Dept. reserves the right to Fee: $25 Residents/$30 Non-Residents
place teams in divisions to maintain the
*New players are always welcome
quality of competition. Teams must be
and can register after February 1st
prepared to play on these days of the
$25 Residents/$30 non-residents
week Mon-Fri and Sundays for scheduled
or rescheduled games.
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4205.200 Summer Adult
Midnight Run Basketball
League 2012
League begins June 11th. The league will
consist of the first twelve teams to register.
Games will be played on Monday and
Thursday nights. TEAM ROSTERS MUST
BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT AND
SIGNED BY ALL PLAYERS ON
ROSTER. ROSTERS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT AND
SIGNATURES.
Team entry fee is $500 per resident
team and $550 per non-resident team.
Shirts will be provided. Please note
new registration timeline below.
For more info regarding the league please
call the Rec Dept. and ask for Bill Farm,
League Supervisor.
Registration for Returning Resident
Teams is until 5:00pm. May 10th
New Resident Teams may register
9:30am. May 11th
New Corporate Teams may register
9:35am May 11th
Registration for Returning Non Resident Teams may register 9:40am.
May 11th
New Non Resident Teams may register
9:45am May 11th
WALLINGFORD GIRLS’
SOFTBALL LEAGUE
(WGSL)
WGSL is a slow pitch softball league for girls in
grades K-12th. We will be
accepting not only eligible
girls from the Town of
Wallingford, but also from
our neighboring towns.
Registration for our
league’s upcoming spring
season will be accepted
through February 10,
2012. All new players are
required to provide a copy
of their birth certificate.
For more information
please visit www.wgsl.org
or call 203-265-4931.
(203) 294-2120
Sports and Leagues
Spring
2012
CO-ED OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL
Thursday nights come join the crew for some co-ed recreational volleyball. Gym time will be from
8:00 - 10:00pm (sharp...). Please see the message board in the front door foyer for time changes.
Open gym volleyball is open for Wallingford residents only. Also if at any time numbers of
participants are low the Rec Dept reserves the right to accommodate other groups or activities on
an as need basis on one side or both sides of the gym. Not looking for the competitive open
volleyball, come down on Tuesday mornings, beginning at 9:30am. This co-ed group is
looking for recreational play (not serious or competitive), while having fun.
Health and Fitness
Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi,
Seniors, Kids Fitness
and Specialty Fitness
Section
4263.200 Wallingford
Trailblazers
Join this fun running group! You don’t
have to be a runner to participate. Coach
Kelli will help you learn proper running
technique, pacing, how to stretch,
strength training, and give nutrition tips.
We will keep it fun and motivating for the
group. Don’t miss the fun!
Program is for ages 7-12
Instructor: Kelli Montgomery,
Health&Fitness Supervisor, USA Certified
Level 2 Triathlon Coach & Emily
Swindelles, Assistant Program Specialist
Dates: 5/10-6/28 for 8 weeks
Class Time: Thursdays 5:45-6:30 PM
Location: Sheehan High School Track or
Lyman Hall School Track (TBD)
Fee: Free, fee is covered by State of CT
Health Block Grant.
New!
5135.210 Zumbatomic®
ages 8-12 Big Startz
Hey kids, this is a ZUMBA
class just for you! This fitness class
applies the basics of the ZUMBA program
and transforms it into a fun, age
appropriate program for children aged
8-12. Kids love to crank up the music,
dance, shake, and have a blast with their
friends, so why not get fit while they’re at
it? Join the party this spring!
(203) 294-2120
Instructor: Elaine Laydon certified AFAA
instructor and licensed Zumba instructor
Date: 3/21-5/9 for 8 weeks
Class Time: Thursdays 5:45-6:30 PM
Fee: $25
Fridays 5:45-6:45 AM
Date: 3/19-6/15 for 12 weeks,
no class 5/28, 4/6
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $185
5300.201 Prenatal Yoga
This multi-level class builds on the basic
yoga postures (asanas) and links them
together with breath awareness to create a
dynamic and challenging flow. Students
will enjoy the benefits of increased
muscular strength, as well as flexibility
and balance. You will leave class feeling
both energized and peaceful. All levels
welcome!
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat
Instructor: Lauren Henrici, RYT, yoga fit
certified instructor
Date: 3/24-6/16 for 12 weeks,
no class 4/7
Class Time: Saturdays 9:00-10:15 AM
Location: Exit 16
Fee: $65
A gentle practice designed to help women
prepare both physically and emotionally
for childbirth. Asana are specifically
designed to build both strength and stamina. Relaxation techniques are used to
help you bond with your baby and enjoy
this special time of your life. Experience
the fellowship and support of other pregnant women while nourishing yourself
and unborn child. Bring a mat, blanket,
pillow, and water bottle. Class fee can be
adjusted for those who will be delivering
their babies before the end of the session.
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat
Instructor: Lauren Henrici, RYT, yoga fit
certified instructor
Date: 3/24-5/23 for 10 weeks
Class Time: Saturdays 11:15-12:15 PM
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $55
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2012
5300.200 Yoga Flow
5034.200 Open Flow Yoga
For those wanting a little more out of
their yoga practice. Open flow yoga offers
mindful challenge time to explore and
5031.201 Early Morning Yoga deepen poses, conscious breathing, and
increased energy and focus. Class can be
Power
vigorous at times so some yoga experience
Start your day with a powerful workout.
is helpful, or people that have good
Challenge your ability to increase your
strength and flexibility. The rest of the day stamina.
Note: this is a vigorous class.
is yours to enjoy. Class is for all levels.
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat
Instructor: Sally Noel has been teaching
Instructor: Sue Schade, certified yoga
yoga since 1998 in the hatha yoga
instructor
Class Time: Monday, Wednesdays and
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tradition. With advanced certification in
teaching and yoga therapy. Sally brings a
wealth of knowledge and intuition to her
classes. She’s owned Raven’s Wing Yoga
Studio in Branford since 2004.
Date: 3/19-6/11 for 12 weeks,
no class 5/28
Class Time: Mondays 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: Exit 15
Fee: $65
movement enables you to increase
strength, flexibility, stamina and
concentration. Energy levels are improved
and the mind left calm and focused.
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat
Instructor: Sue Schade, yoga certified
instructor
Date: 3/19-6/11 for 12 weeks,
no class 5/28
Class Time: Mondays 5:15-6:30 PM
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $65
5500.200 Balanced Bliss
This unique offering will help you identify
any physical limitations that you may feel
in your daily life. The practice will be
designed around your specific needs as
you turn your perceived weakness into
flexible strength. As you move through
the postures, attention will be placed on
safety and breath…guiding you into
relaxation so you can leave in a state of
bliss. All welcome!
5023.200 Gentle Yoga &
Instructor: Shelly Welch, R.Y.T, yoga
Meditation
instructor
5031.203
Iron
Yoga
A nurturing, healing yoga experience for
New! Super sculpt your body from certified
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat
the beginner student or those needing
Date: 3/21-6/13 for 13 weeks
head to toe while using weights
some relaxation and ease in their life.
Class Time: Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 PM
in yoga postures. You’ll also improve
Basic yoga postures and breathing are
your balance, flexibility, and concentration Location: Exit 16 Fee: $70
taught in a gentle way to help students
release deep tension and stress from their too! It’s a complete workout that is a total
Mixed Level Yoga
body workout!
bodies and minds.
A hatha yoga class designed for all levels.
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat Instructor: Sue Schade, certified yoga
This practice is focused on expressing the
instructor
Instructor: Christina Casavina certified
asana (postures) from the inside out.
Class Time: Tuesdays 5:15-6:30 PM
yoga instructor
Breath work and meditation will be
Date: 3/20-6/12 for 13 weeks
Date: 3/19-6/11 for 12 weeks,
included. Based on the principles of
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $70
no class 5/28
Anusara yoga, this therapeutic yoga will
Class Time: Mondays 11:00-12:00 PM
5025.201 Classic Hatha Yoga open your heart and align your body to its
Location: Exit 15 Price: $65
Calming, Refreshing, Centering, Uplifting. greatest potential.
Learn to Listen to Your Body with Yoga, a 5032.210 Wednesdays, 9:30-10:45 AM
5032.200 Moderate Yoga
Balance
for Body, Mind and Spirit, giving Instructor: Christina Casavina,
An all levels yoga class balancing opening
you
Better
Health, Energy, Focus, and
certified yoga instructor
yoga stretches and poses with more
Flexibility.
All
are
welcome-for
everyone
Date: 3/21-6/13 for 13 weeks
dynamic sequences to help strengthen
to
do
at
their
own
level.
Classes
include
a
Class Time: Wednesdays 9:30-10:45 AM
balance, increase energy and flexibility.
Variety
of
Postures
and
Exercises
in
the
Location: Exit 14 Fee: $45
Something for everybody! Students
Classical
Style,
with
a
Meditative
focus.
encouraged to work at their own pace.
5032.211 Sundays, 8:30-9:45 AM
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat We will be Slowing down the Body and
Instructor: Shelley Welch certified yoga
Quieting the Mind. Also included are
Optional: Bring your yoga mat.
instructor
Instructor: Sally Noel has been teaching Breathing Awareness, Stretching,
Date: 3/25-6/17 for 12 weeks,
Relaxation Techniques, Guided
yoga since 1998 in the hatha yoga
no class 4/8
Meditation, Deep Relaxation, and more.
tradition. With advanced certification in
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $65
teaching and yoga therapy. Sally brings a Starting slow and building within each
wealth of knowledge and intuition to her class and from class to class. Best not to 5031.202 Yoga Core
eat 2hrs prior.
classes. She’s owned Raven’s Wing Yoga
Yoga using the stability ball. Increased
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga
Studio in Branford since 2004.
abdominal and back “core” strength
mat,
Optional:
Small
pillow.
Date: 3/23-6/15 for 12 weeks,
while challenging your balance. All levels
Instructor:
Barbara
DeSapio,
certified
no class 4/6
welcome.
yoga
instructor,
Yoga
Practioner
since
Class Time: Fridays 9:30-10:45 AM
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat
1971, teaching in CT since 1997
Location: Exit 3 Fee: $65
Instructor: Sue Schade Yoga certified
Date: Thursdays 7:00-8:15pm
instructor
3/22-6/14
for
13
weeks
5031.200 Yoga Power
Date: 3/23-6/15 for 12 weeks,
Location:
Exit
6
Fee:
$70
Power Yoga is a high energy total body
no class 4/6
workout. This class will combine fitness
Class Time: Fridays 5:15-6:30 PM
training with stress release in a single
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $65
workout. The flowing of breathing and
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5023.202 Chair Yoga
This gentle yoga class will ease you into
the world of yoga, whatever your age and
ability. CHAIR YOGA is designed for
seniors and persons with physical limitations. Students will have the opportunity
to come out of the chair onto a yoga mat
if they choose, but this will not be mandatory. Every class will include with deep
breathing exercises and final relaxation.
Come see what yoga can do for you!
Instructor: Lauren Henrici, RYT, yoga fit
certified instructor
Date: 3/20-6/14 for 13 weeks
Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays
1:30-2:15 PM
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $80
5333.201 Yoga-Pilates Fusion
5020.200 Tai Chi Ch’uan
“Relaxed physical movement with a
peaceful but focused mind” D.C.R. Tai
Chi is an excellent internal exercise
combined with external movement for
men and women of all ages and physical
abilities. The early effect of Tai Chi is
lowering of blood pressure and stress
reduction due to the relaxed, gentle
movements of the Tai Chi form.
Instructor: Central CT Tai Chi Chuan
Date: 3/20-5/22 for 10 weeks
Class Time: Tuesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Location: Exit14 Fee: $50
Strength Training at Choate
Rosemary Hall’s Fitness
Center
Get a personalized strength training
program. Sue will design a program
based on your goals and will supervise
and guide you through your workout.
You can’t beat what you get out of this
program: a personalized workout plan,
Sue’s expertise and guidance, and use
of Choate’s new state-of-the art fitness
center for a great price!!! You will
make use of free weights, nautilus, and
cardio equipment (treadmills, bicycles,
ellipticals, stairclimbers, etc.)
Showers are also available.
Instructor: Sue Schade
5120.201 Session A: Tuesdays and
Thursdays 8:00-9:30 AM, New Longer
5029.210 IM=X Pilates
Class!
This class will use traditional Pilates
Date: 3/20-6/14 for 13 weeks
exercises in a contemporary format. The Location: Choate Rosemary Hall’s Fitness
routines will combine elements of
Center
strength training with Pilates style
Fee: $125
exercise to challenge you in a safe and
5120.200 Session B: Tuesdays and
progressive manner. (Pilates uses a series Thursdays 9:30-11:00 AM, New Longer
of exercises in combination with a forced Class!
exhalation breathing.) You will build
Date: 3/20-6/14 for 13 weeks
core strength, improve posture, learn
Location: Choate Rosemary Hall’s Fitness
deep breathing techniques, and increase Center
Fee: $125
flexibility. A basic level of fitness is
recommended for this class.
5006.200 Early Morning
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat
Striders
Instructor: Kim Moran IM=X Pilates
Spring is here, come enjoy a brisk walking
certified instructor
group Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Date: 3/22-6/14 for 13 weeks
from 6-7 am. Enjoy new sights while exerClass Time: Thursdays 5:55-6:55 PM
cising in a friendly group. Also meet new
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $70
people and see new streets through WallYoga/Pilates Fusion is dynamic class that
combines yoga asanas, sun salutations
and balance sequences with mat exercises
inspired by Joseph Pilates designed to
strengthen your core. This is a
challenging workout using popular music
that will have you feeling both “longer”
and “stronger.”
Equipment Needed: Your own yoga mat
Instructor: Lauren Henrici RYT, Yoga-Fit
certified instructor
Date: 3/21-6/13 for 13 weeks
Class Time: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $70
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ingford before your day begins. No AM
striders when Wallingford schools are
closed. Please leave your pets at home.
Instructor: Mary Nieves
Date: 3/19-6/13
Class Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays 6:00-7:00 AM
Location: Walk starts at Simpson Court at
the Wishing Well (Corner of North Main
St. and Center St.) Parking available
Fee: $10
5140.200 Bellydance
Raise your fitness level, coordination and
confidence as you discover the magic of
one of the oldest and most beautiful
dance forms! Aleenah provides clear, easy
to follow instruction, incorporating
elements of Egyptian, Turkish, Gypsy, and
Tribal bellydance styles. Each class offers
exciting dance combinations that will
keep you bellydancing! All levels are
welcome.
Instructor: Aleenah, bellydance
instructor and performer
Date: 3/20-6/12 for 13 weeks
Class Time: Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 PM
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $70
5015.201 Arthritis
Foundation Exercise
Program
This class is a program of specialized
exercises promoting range of motion,
flexibility and relaxation enhancing the
quality of life.
Instructor: Elaine Doherty, Arthritis
Foundation Certified
Date: 3/5-6/27 for 17 weeks
Class Time: Mondays and Wednesdays
and 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Wallingford Sr. Center
Fee: $30
5005.200 Swing Shift
This class is designed for the active senior.
Move and step to your favorite music as
you improve your cardiovascular health.
Strength and balance exercises also
included for complete fitness. This class
will keep you moving and keep you doing
the activities you love to do!
Class is for 50+ Adult
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2012
Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Kids Fitness and Specialty HEALTH & FITNESS SCHEDULE
MONDAY
Early
Morning
Morning
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
5:45-6:45 AM
Sue S
Power Yoga
5:45-6:45 AM
Sue S
Power Yoga
5:45-6:45 AM
Sue S
Power Yoga
6:00-7:00 AM
Mary
Early AM Striders
6:00-7:00 AM
Mary
Early AM Striders
6:00-7:00 AM
Mary
Early AM Striders
9:30-10:45 AM
Sally
Open Flow Yoga
8:00-9:30 AM
Sue S
Strength Training A
8:00-9:30 AM
Sue S
Strength Training A
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-10:45 AM
Sue S
Christina
Strength Training B Mixed Level Yoga
9:30-11:00 AM
Sue S
Strength Training B
9:30-10:45 AM
Sally
Moderate Yoga
11:00-11:45 AM
Lauren
Zumba Gold
10:35-11:20 AM
Linda
Swing Shift
10:35-11:20 AM
Lauren
Swing Shift
11:00-11:45 AM
Lauren
Zumba Gold
11:00-12:00 PM
Christina
Gentle Yoga
1:30-2:15 PM
Lauren
Chair Yoga
10:35-11:20 AM
Lauren
Swing Shift
SATURDAY
9:00-10:15 AM
Lauren
Yoga Flow
11:15-12:15PM
Lauren
Prenatal Yoga
1:30-2:15 PM
Lauren
Chair Yoga
Afternoon
12:30 -1:30 PM
Elaine
Arthritis Class
5:15-6:30 PM
Sue S
Yoga Power
Evening
5:15-6:30 PM
Sue S
NEW!! Iron Yoga
12:30 -1:30 PM
Elaine
Arthritis Class
5:05-5:50 PM
Elaine
NEW!!! Zumbatomic
5:45-6:45 PM
Shelly
Chakra Yoga
5:55-6:55 PM
Kim
IM=X Pilates
7:00-8:00PM
6:00-7:00 PM
Central CT Tai Chi
Lauren
Tai Chi
Yoga-Pilates Fusion
5:15-6:30 PM
Sue S
Yoga Core
7:00-8:15 PM
Barbara
Hatha Yoga
7:30-8:30 PM
Aleenah
Bellydance
Instructor: Lauren Henrici Mondays and
Wednesdays, Linda Roy Fridays
Date: 3/19-6/15, no class 5/28, 4/6
Class Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays 10:35-11:20 AM
Location: Exit 16
Fee: $30
It takes the Zumba formula and modifies
the moves and pacing to suit the needs
of the active older participant, as well as
those just starting their journey to a fit and
healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are
all the elements the Zumba Fitness-Party
is known for: the zesty Latin music, like
salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton;
5005.201 Zumba Gold®
the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and
Zumba Gold targets the largest growing
the invigorating, party-like atmosphere.
segment of the population: baby boomers. Active older adults want camaraderie,
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excitement and fitness as a regular part of
their weekly schedule. Zumba Gold is the
perfect fit. It’s a dance-fitness class that
feels friendly, and most of all, fun.
Instructor: Lauren Henrici AFAA and
Zumba Gold certified instructor
Date: 3/20-6/14
Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays
11:00-11:45 AM
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $25
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Health and Fitness
Fitness Classes
Our fitness classes are great for the
beginner and experienced exerciser!
***Attention: Out of Town Residents will
be charged $5 for each individual fitness
class taken.****
Evenings Classes
New!
5153.200 Step
Interval
The more classes you sign up for the
more you SAVE!!!
1st Fitness class that you register is full
price. 2nd class and each following class
take $10 off each class.
A cardio step class with intervals
of strength training using dumbbells and/
or barbell weights. Be prepared to work
and have fun! You’ll gain strength and
cardiovascular fitness!
Need a basic level of fitness for class.
Instructor: Gwen Silloway ACE certified
instructor
Date: 3/19-6/11 for 12 weeks,
no class 5/28
Class Time: Mondays 5:15-6:00 PM
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $36
Morning Classes
5330.200 Cardio Pump
Fitness Class Prices apply only to classes
listed in the shaded “Fitness section” and
on “Fitness Schedule”
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during a workout. The class will consist
of a full body warm-up, strength exercises
with the kettlebells with focus on
technique and effective exercises, plus a
cool down. You’ll be sure to lose bodyfat,
increase your overall strength, general
fitness and have fun doing it. Kettlebell
training is fast becoming a popular way to
strength train.
Instructor: Kristen Lowell, AFAA certified
instructor
Date: 3/19-6/11 for 12 weeks,
no class 5/28
Class Time: Mondays 7:10-7:55 PM
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $36
New!
5133.200 Balletone
Standing Flow
This class blends movements
from pilates, fitness, and dance to
Have fun while burning fat and building
challenge muscular strength and
and plates in any combination. A great
muscle! Using a wide variety of
endurance. Standing Flow will also
overall workout! This class is for all
equipment including the step, bosu, free
enhance your core conditioning and
fitness levels.
weights, body bars, bands, stability balls, 5330.200 Mondays 6:05-7:05 PM
flexibility. No dance experience is needed
medicine balls, pilates rings, foam rollers Instructor: Tina Crispens, AFAA instructor to have fun get in shape in this class.
etc. we will reshape your body! Simple
Instructor: Kristen Lowell, AFAA certified
Date: 3/19-6/11 for 13 weeks
choreography, fun and effective! Offered 3 Location: Exit 16
instructor
Fee: $39
times a week to meet the demands of your NEW!! 5330.201 Sundays 9:30-10:30 PM Date: 3/21-6/13 for 13 weeks
ever changing schedule. All fitness levels Instructor: Sue Moreschi, ACE certified Class Time: Wednesdays 7:35-8:20 PM
welcome!
instructor
Location: Exit 16
Fee: $39
Instructor: Certified Instructors -Lauren Date: 3/25-6/17 PM for 12 weeks,
Henrici AFAA (teaches M,W) and Linda
no class 4/8
5137.202 Cardio
New! Strength
Roy NETA (teaches F)
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $36
Circuit
Dates: 3/19-6/15 for 12 weeks,
A mix of cardio and strength
no class 5/28, 4/6
5325.200 50/50
exercises done in a circuit format. You’ll
Class Time: Monday, Wednesday, and
This class is structured in two challenging do an exercise followed by short rest and
Friday 9:30-10:30 AM
30 minute sessions for a great total body then do the next exercise. You’ll get an
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $100
workout! The first 30 minutes will be
overall total body workout using a variety
aerobic, where we will raise our heart
of equipment.
rates through cardio movements. The
Instructor: Sue Moreschi, ACE certified
Afternoon Classes
2nd half will be using the adjustable bars instructor
to work all our major muscle groups to
Date: 3/22-6/14 for 13 weeks
5270.200 Noontime Workout
strengthen our body, along to motivating
Class Time: Thursdays 5:10-5:55 PM
Get a complete workout on your lunch
music!
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $39
hour! Classes include a wide variety of
Instructor: Karen Shoshani, NETA
cardiovascular conditioning as well as
certified
Cross
strength training and flexibility.
New! 5137.201
Date: 3/20-6/12 for 13 weeks
Instructor: Sue Schade NETA certified
Training 101
Class Time: Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 PM
instructor
Strength, cardio, or any
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $39
Date: 3/20-6/14 for 13 weeks
combination for a fun and effective
Class Time: Tuesday and Thursdays
workout. We’ll do a variety of cardio
5133.201 Kettlebell Training drills and resistance training exercises
12:00-12:45 PM
What is a Kettlebell? It is a cast iron
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $65
designed to challenge and improve cardio
weight, with a handle on it that is used
A full body workout using hand-held
5147.200 Morning Motivators weights, the body bars or workout bar
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spring HEALTH & FITNESS SCHEDULE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
9:30-10:30 AM
Lauren
Morning
Motivators
9:30-10:30 AM
Lauren
Morning
Motivators
12:00-12:45 PM
Sue S.
Noontime Fitness
Afternoon
Evening
SATURDAY
9:30-10:30 AM
Linda
Morning
Motivators
sunday
5:15-6:00 PM
Gina
Zumba
5:00-5:45 PM
Shelly
Power in the
House
5:10-5:55 PM
Sue M
Cardio Strength
Circuit
6:05-7:05 PM
Tina
Cardio Pump
6:00-7:00 PM
Karen
Ballistic
6:45-7:30 PM
Shelly
ZUMBA
6:00-7:00 PM
Sue M.
Cross Training
101
7:10-7:55 PM
Kristen
NEW!! Kettlebell
Training
5:30-6:30 PM
Vicky
Cardio Core and
More
7:35-8:20 PM
Kristen
Balletone
7:15-8:00 PM
Fee
ZUMBA
7:00-7:45 PM
Jamie
ZUMBA
8:00-8:45 PM
Fee
ZUMBA
7:50-8:35 PM
Jess
Turbo Kick
and strength systems while maintaining
good core.
Instructor: Sue Moreschi, ACE certified
instructor
Date: 3/22-6/14 for 13 weeks
Class Time: Thursdays 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $39
5200.200 Turbo Kick™
10:30-11:15 AM 9:30-10:30 AM
Lauren
Sue M
ZUMBA
Cardio Pump
12:00-12:45 PM
Sue S.
Noontime Fitness
5:15-6:00 PM
Gwen
Step Interval
7:00-7:45 PM
Cheryl
ZUMBA
Turbo Kick® is a combination of intense
kickboxing moves as well as dance moves
all perfectly choreographed to high energy
and motivating music. It’s the ultimate
cardiovascular challenge that’s a unique
blend of intense intervals, strength/
endurance training, and a relaxing cooldown. Turbo Kick® requires no previous
kickboxing experience or equipment.
Instructor: Jessica Holloway, AFAA
certified
Date: 3/22-6/14 for 13 weeks
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FRIDAY
6:00-6:45 AM
Cheryl
Zumba Toning
Early
Morning
Morning
THURSDAY
Class Time: Thursdays 7:50-8:35 PM
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $39
5331.200 power in the house
Connect to your "power house" muscles
through this core fusion class. This class
will incorporate movement patterns from
various disciplines to activate and engage
your core muscles. Come get stronger
from inside out!
Instructor: Shelly Welch, AFAA certified
instructor
Date: 3/21-6/13 for 13 weeks
Class Time: Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 PM
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $39
5335.200 Cardio, Core, and
More
Burn fat and build muscle and have fun
doing it! This hour will fly by as we use a
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variety of equipment (Bosu, medicine,
and stability balls, weights, and more to
get a great cardio and strength workout! This class will leave you feeling great!
Instructor: Vicky Adams AFFA certified
Date: 3/23-6/15 for 12 weeks,
no class 4/6
Class Time: Fridays 5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $36
ZUMBA!®
Come join the party and see what all the
fun is about!! Experience Zumba, the
country’s fastest growing dance fitness
craze with dynamic, yet easy to follow Latin
and Hip-Hop style moves to pulsating Latin
and International rhythms. This class
format combines fast and slow rhythms
that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic
fashion to achieve a unique balance of
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cardio and muscle toning. So be a part of
this innovative and exciting class and take
the “work” out of working out!
All our instructors are Zumba certified
5135.203 Mondays 7:00-7:45 PM
Instructor: Cheryl Myers NETA certified
Dates: 3/19-6/11 for 11 weeks,
no class 4/16-5/28
Location: Exit 16
Fee: $33
5135.207 Tuesdays 5:15-6:00 PM
Instructor: Gina Foster Zumba certified
instructor
Date: 3/20-6/12 for 13 weeks
Location: Exit 14 Fee: $39
5135.208 Wednesday’s 6:45-7:30 PM
Instructor: Shelly Welch, AFAA certified
instructor
Date: 3/21-6/13 for 13 weeks
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $39
5135.205 Wednesday’s 7:15-8:00 PM
Instructor: Fee Adams, AFAA certified
instructor
Date: 3/21-6/13 for 13 weeks
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $39
5135.206 Wednesday’s 8:00-8:45 PM
Instructor: Fee Adams, AFAA certified
instructor
Date: 3/21-6/13 for 13 weeks
Location: Exit 15 Fee: $39
5135.212 Zumba Toning Thurdays 6:006:45 AM (EARLY AM CLASS)
ZUMBA Toning takes the original ZUMBA
dance fitness class to the next level
by infusing cardio with light weight
resistance using specialized toning sticks
or weights. This class format combines
Latin/International rhythms with dynamic
resistive exercises to further improve
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overall muscle tone and performance.
Instructor: Cheryl Myers NETA certified
instructor
Date: 3/22-6/14 for 12 weeks,
no class 4/19
Class Time: Thursday’s 6:00-6:45 AM
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $36
5135.213 Thursday’s 7:00-7:45 PM
Instructor: Jamie Midolo certified
Zumba instructor
Date: 3/22-6/14 for 13 weeks
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $39
5135.214 Saturday’s 10:30-11:15 AM
Instructor: Lauren Henrici certified AFAA
instructor
Date: 3/24-6/16 for 12 weeks,
no class 4/7
Location: Exit 16 Fee: $39
Performing Arts
Keyboarding
6220.201 Beginner
Keyboarding Ages 8-12
Group Piano lessons for the absolute
beginner. The class will emphasize
basic keyboard fundamentals. Students
will learn how to read music, finger
placement and correct hand techniques.
Keyboards will be supplied, but space is
limited.
Tuesdays March 13th 5:00pm - 5:30pm
for 8 weeks
Fee: $55
Location: Exit 1
Instructor: Chris Maiocco
6220.202 Beginner
Keyboarding for Teens Ages
13 - 17
Group Piano lessons for the absolute
beginner. The class will emphasize
basic keyboard fundamentals. Students
will learn how to read music, finger
placement and correct hand techniques.
Keyboards will be supplied, but space is
limited.
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When: Tuesdays March 13th
5:30pm - 6:00pm for 8 weeks
Fee: $55
Location: Exit 1
Instructor: Chris Maiocco
6220.210 Beginner
Keyboarding for Adults 18 +
Beginning group keyboarding lessons
for the absolute beginner.
Emphasis will be placed on learning and
reading basic chords, notes and correct
hand techniques. Students with prior
experi­ence will learn intermediate
fundamen­tals with an emphasis on
reading music, notes and hand
techniques. Keyboards supplies, space
limited.
When: Tuesdays March 13th
6:00pm - 6:30pm for 8 weeks
Fee: $55
Location: Exit 1
Instructor: Chris Maiocco
6230.200 Beginning Drums
Ages 8-Adult
Group drum lessons for the absolute
beginner. Students will be taught essen-
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tial skills such as how to hold the drumsticks, how to count time, and the difference between signatures, notes and beats.
Finally, reading basic sheet music will also
be covered. Students will be provided
with drum pads for class use only. Sticks
must be purchased by the students.
When: 6230.201 Ages 8-12 Tuesdays
March 13th 6:30 - 7:00pm for 8 weeks
6230.202 Ages 13-17 Tuesdays March
13th 7:00 - 7:30pm for 8 weeks
6230.203 Ages 18+ Tuesdays
March 13th 7:30 - 8:00pm for 8 weeks Fee: $55
Location: Exit 1
Instructor: Chris Maiocco, Graduate of
GTI and a performer for over 22 years
Guitar for Kids
6120.200 Little Strummers I •
For 8-12yrs
Group guitar lessons for the absolute
beginner. The class will emphasize basic
guitar fundamentals. Students will learn
how to read music, chords and correct
hand techniques. Must supply your own
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guitar. Instructor has limited supply of
guitars for rental.
6120.401 Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm
March 14th for 8 weeks
6120.402 Wednesday 5:30 - 6:00pm
March 14th for 8 weeks
Fee: $55
Location: Exit 4.5
Instructor: Chris Maiocco
has limited supply of guitars for rental.
When: Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:00pm
March 14th for 8 weeks
Location: Exit 4.5 Fee: $60
Instructor: Chris Maiocco
dance discipline while incorporating your
personal style into the learning experience.
The classes are structured toward each
specific age group with the style of today.
Begins: March 14th
All classes 8 weeks in length Limit of
Guitar for Adults
10 students per class
Wednesdays
6135.201 Classic Guitar • For 6000.215 9:00am - 9:30am Diaper
Darlings
6122.200 Little Strummers II Adults 18+
6000.234 9:30am - 10:00am Diaper
For 8-12yrs
This class is for the beginner adult
Darlings
Intermediate group guitar lessons for guitar student. A wide range of skills
the continuing student who has pre­vious
will be taught including a special emphasis 6000.204 10:00am - 11:00am 3-4
Combo
playing experience. Students with prior
on chords, voicing, right and left hand
Fridays:
experience will learn intermediate
techniques and proper fingering.
6000.211 1:00 - 2:00am Age 3-4
fundamentals with an emphasis on reading Individualized musical preference/goals
Combo
chords, notes and hand tech­niques. Must will be accommodated into each lesson.
supply your own guitar. Instructor has
Instructor has limited supply of guitars for 6000.212 2:00 - 3:00pm Age 5-6
Combo
limited supply of guitars for rental.
rental.
6000.210 3:00 - 3:30pm Age 18
When: Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30pm
When: Wednesday 8:00 - 8:45pm
months - 3yrs. Diaper Darlings
March 14th for 8 weeks
March 14th for 8 weeks
Fee: $50 for ½ hour class/$60 for one
Fee: $55
Fee: $60
hour class
Location: Exit 4.5
Location: Exit 4.5
Location: Exit 14
Instructor: Chris Maiocco
Instructor: Chris Maiocco
Staff: Judyth Parks Academy of Dance
Arts Faculty: Miss Amy Malone
Guitar for Teens
6010.200 Ballroom Dancing
Beginner and Intermediate
6130.200 Guitar Giants I • For for Adults
13-18 yrs
Beginner ballroom is an introduction to
Beginning group guitar lessons for the
absolute beginner.
Emphasis will be placed on learning and
reading basic chords and notes, the parts
of the guitar and correct hand techniques.
Students with prior experi­ence will learn
intermediate fundamen­tals with an
emphasis on reading chords, notes and
hand techniques. Must supply your own
guitar. Instructor has limited supply of
guitars for rental.
When: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:15pm
March 14th for 8 weeks
Fee: $60
Location: Exit 4.5
Instructor: Chris Maiocco
6130.200 Guitar Giants II •
For 13-18 yrs
Intermediate group guitar lessons for
the continuing student who has pre­vious
playing experience. Students with prior
experience will learn intermediate fundamentals with an emphasis on reading
chords, notes and hand tech­niques. You
must supply your own guitar. Instructor
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6016.200 A Taste of Latin
Introducing Rumba, Cha Cha, Mambo
Ballroom dancing, Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, and Merangue. Learn the basic Latin
rhythms that thrill the dancers of
Rumba and Cha Cha Cha, more if time
permits. Intermediate ballroom is more today. Partners preferred, but not
in depth with more technique and adding necessary. Taught from basic to
tange and others if time permits. Partners intermediate level.
When: Thursdays, March 15th
preferred, but not necessary.
for 8 weeks, 6:45 - 7:45pm
When: 6010.201 Beginners, Fridays,
Instructor: Jerri Dietle
th
March 16 for 8 weeks, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Exit 15 move to exit 14
6010.202 Intermediate, Fridays,
Fee: $60 per couple, $40 per single
th
March 16 for 8 weeks, 7:30 - 8:30pm
Instructor: Don Dietle
6025.200 Swing Dance
Location: Exit 15
Beginner to Intermediate
Fee: $60 per couple, $40 per single
Experience one of the latest rages in
dance, “The Swing” from the late 30’s
Dance for Kids
and early 40’s. Taught from basic to
The Parks & Recreation Department’s
intermediate. Limit 20 couples.
Ballet, Tap and Jazz dance program is
th
designed by the Judyth Parks Academy of When: Thursdays, March 15
for 8 weeks, 7:45 - 8:45pm
Dance Arts and is under the direction of
Courtney Parks-Billings. The Judyth Parks Instructor: Jerri Dietle
Location: Exit 15
Academy of Dance Arts is certified by
Dance Masters of America and is a mem- Fee: $60 per couple, $40 per single
ber of Dance Teacher Club of Connecticut.
Learn the basics and fundamentals of each
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Fine Arts
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2012
WALLINGFORD ARTS AND RECREATION - COME & CREATE
Created by a group of accomplished artists and craftspeople, our program offers a myriad of
classes to suit every age group from children to adults and every level, from beginner to
advanced. Students can create wonderful artworks with Pastels, Oils or Acrylics, Pencil and
Pen & Ink in Fine Arts classes. Our Craft department offers exciting classes in glass
painting, seasonal crafts, quilts, jewelry making, basket weaving, scrap booking, family
activities, and ever changing new offerings every season. Our staff members are
professionally trained artists. They include award winners and a recipient of the Fine Arts
fellowship grant from the CT Commission of Culture & Tourism. Their art is often seen
exhibited in a number of prestigious art shows in the region.
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7005.200 Vibrant Pastels for trial onto your laptop prior to class will be 7026.202 Fridays: March 16
10:00am – 11:30am for 6 weeks
provided. With only very basic computer
Adults
Pastels layer and mix with ease creating
complete work in a short time. Subject
matter can be chosen according to the
student’s interest. New students order
pastels as a group in the first class.
Others bring a 96 pc.set of NU PASTELS,
Canson paper (Steele Gray or Felt Gray)
backing board and clips.
Enrollment Limits: 12 max
Mondays: March 12th
12:30pm – 3:30pm for 8 weeks.
Fee: $60
Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Ellie Bender
skills you can learn the art of
Photoshop. The basics of selecting and
layers will be presented so you can create
composite images, creative collages –
frameable art projects and photographic
assemblages. Initial projects will have
images provided. You may bring your own.
Enrollment Limits: 12 max
Thursdays: April 5th 6:30pm to 8:30pm
for 4 weeks. Fee: Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Kathy Smits
7023.200 Painting Workshop
for Adults – Drawing &
Painting
7026.200 The Mixology of
Colors
There are millions of greens, grays,
blues and browns in nature. SkinCome and create! For the intermediate
tones can vary from the darkest to the
or beginner artist – individual instruclightest in one single portrait. Shades
tion in a workshop setting. Beginners
of greens can be achieved without the
will be given a structured lesson to
use of white and black can be mixed
follow, reference material and a list of
without the use of the black paint
supplies in either watercolor or acryltube. Bring your paints and learn the
ics. Bring the materials you
magic of mixing colors and creating a
have. Intermediate painters bring
gamut of shades to suit your choice of
your current project or browse
subjects. Learn the difference between
through a reference collecshades and hues, bright colors and
tion. Acrylics, oils, watercolors and
light colors. Tonal values, high key,
intermediate pastels welcome.
low key, pastel shades, jewel tones,
Enrollment Limits: 15 max
primary, secondary, quaternary and
Mondays: March 12th
tertiary colors will be explored. Learn
6:30pm – 9:00pm for 10 weeks
to mix the colors required to recreate
Fee: $80
Location: Exit 7A
the shades in photographs and
Instructor: Kathy Smits
objects. Oil or water based colors welcome. All levels – adults.
7250.200 The Art of
Enrollment Limits: 12 max
Photoshop
7026.201 Wednesdays: March 14th
Create, collage, compose. Just bring your 6:30pm – 8:00 pm for 6 weeks
laptop. No need to buy Photoshop –
(No Classes on April 6)
instructions for downloading a free 30 day
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Fee: $40 Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Rashmi Talpade (Arts
Supervisor)
7021.200 Drawing and
Painting for Adults
A course for all levels, this class begins
with a review of basic drawing and
composition as well as color mixing
and paint application techniques.
Intermediate and advanced students
may continue their projects or start
new ones if they choose. Perspective
skills will also be reinforced. Create
the final project in a medium of your
choice. Oils, Acrylics, Pen & Ink,
Pencil and Charcoal will be covered.
Beginner to advanced levels welcome.
Enrollment Limits: 12 max
Fridays: March 16th 12:00pm - 2:00pm
8 weeks (*No classes on April 6)
Fee: $55
Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Rashmi Talpade (Arts
Supervisor)
After School Arts and
Crafts Program:
Wallingford Parks and Recreation is
proud to present a Fine Arts and Craft
After School Enrichment Program, which
has completed its fifth successful year.
Classes are held in each school so that
parents may pick up their children an
hour later. Spring classes are scheduled to
start by April 2012 (date TBA) and run
for 6 weeks. The program is available to
the specific students in the schools where
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Fine Arts
Spring
2012
the classes are offered. Instructors
include Kim Larkin (Crafts Supervisor),
Kathy Smits (Director, ASAP summer),
and Rashmi Talpade (Fine Arts
schools by mid March.
Supervisor).To enroll please obtain a spe- Fee is $50 per class which includes
cial registration form from the Recreation materials.
Dept. or use the flyers distributed in
ASAP Spring 2012 Schedule
Mondays
Tuesday
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Cook Hill
Pond Hill
Stevens
Pond Hill
Rock Hill
3:35 - 4:50pm
3:20 - 4:35pm
3:35 - 4:50pm
3:20 - 4:35pm
3:20 - 4:35pm
Moses Y
Parker Farms
Highland
Moses Y
Yalesville
3:35 - 4:50pm
3:20 - 4:35pm
3:35 - 4:50pm
3:35 - 4:50pm
3:20 - 4:35pm
Yalesville
3:20 - 4:35pm
* Class titles not available at time of print
Visual Arts: Crafts
Spring
2012
New!
8745.200 Basic
Beginner Knitting
for Adults
Learn all the basic techniques for knitting
a baby blanket / apghan. Knitting has
become the fastest growing hobby. Millions find relaxation, self confidence and
pleasure in creating projects for themselves, family and friends. Great way to
socialize and learn a new skill, while creating wonderful items. Participants will
take the projects home upon completion.
When: Tuesdays March 13th
9:30am - 11:30am for 6 weeks
Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Marilyn Pettison
Fee: $40
8421.200 Celtic St. Patrick’s
Day Craft
We will be creating a beautiful slate to
celebrate our Irish Heritage. Using
ancient Celtic designs such as the Celtic
knot, the book of kells, beautiful metallic
paints, our project will be something you
may use inside or out. We will also us
these designs to create a beautiful tassled
laminated bookmark, with Irish blessings
to keep or for a gift for St. Patty’s Day!
When: Wednesday March 14th
One Night 6:30 - 9:00pm
Fee: $25 ($12 material fee made payable
to instructor night of class)
Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor
to instructor night of class)
Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor
8423.200 Natural Botanicals
Craft Workshop
Come learn about the healing and calming
properties of natural botanicals. We will
make a lavender and flax dream pillow,
using velvet, ribbon and essential oils.
Create a scented, all natural sugar scrub
on a glass container and dead sea salt
bath salts, great for tired joints. We will
even create a natural lotion with your
choice of essential oils. A relaxing and
sweet smelling workshop for sure!
When: Friday April 27th
One Night 6:30 - 9:00pm
Fee: $25 ($12 material fee made payable
8328.240 Parent-Child
8701.200 The Art of Making
to instructor night of class)
Springtime Workshop
Greeting Cards
Location: Exit 7A
In this fun class, participants will learn
Come create Miss or Mr. Bunny and Mr.
different techniques in creating various
Chickadee, both holiday centerpieces! We Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor
creating cards for all occasions. Students will transform large terra cotta pots into
will learn how to create cards with and
8480.220 Spring Mother’s Day
the cutest creatures that can be used to
without the use of rubberstamping.
display candy, cookies or dyed eggs.
Flower Arrangement
When: Tuesdays March 13th
We’ll use paint fabrics, straw hats and
Come learn some basic but important
6:00pm - 8:00pm for 4 weeks
roles of flower arranging, while creating a
more. Come create together!
Fee: $40
Location: Exit 7A
bright arrangement to honor the spring
When: Friday March 30th One Night
Instructor: Barbara Ragonesi
and mother’s day. We will use a variety of
6:15 - 9:00pm
Fee: $25 ($16 material fee made payable silks and natural florals, including
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hydrangea, sweet pea, lemon leaves,
ranunculus and more. We will use a
lovely wooden floral container and we’ll
paint and decorate it to match. Enjoy or
present as a gift for mom. No experience
necessary. A fun and meditative craft!
When: Friday May 4th
One Night 6:30 - 9:00pm
Fee: $25 ($16 material fee made payable
to instructor night of class)
Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor
8276.200 Mosaic Tile Frame
and Sea Glass Globe
your design and palette. To match, a set
of earrings to complement the necklace.
Little inspirational charms can be used to
personalize your necklace too!
When: Friday June 15th One Night
6:30 - 9:00pm
Fee: $25 ($12 material fee made payable
to instructor night of class)
Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor
8703.200 Ukrainian Easter
Egg Parent Child Workshop
Come create a beautiful Ukrainian Easter
Egg, better know as a “Pysanka”. This
Come learn how to use tiles, glass, beads, decorative egg will be great to give or to
cabachons and sea glass to add a touch of treasure using traditional equipment and
spring to your home. We’ll use grout
designs. You will also learn the history
(with gloves!) and shells to create our
and folklore associated with the art.
works of art. Please bring a box to take Great day for parent and child to create
home your works of art.
together! Participants are required
When: Friday May 11th
to bring a #2 pencil, low candle
One Night 6:30 - 9:00pm
holders, 3 white candles 6” or less,
Fee: $25 ($9 material fee made payable an old towel and an empty egg
to instructor night of class)
carton.
Location: Exit 7A
When: Saturday March 10th
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor One Day 10:00am - 12:30pm
Fee: $25 per team ($22 material fee per
8480.240 Mother & Child
team made payable to instructor day of
Father’s Day Workshop
class)
Come make this great All Star Dad’s Box. Location: Exit 7A
A great organizer for papers, or to have
Instructor: Gloria Horbaty
memories! We’ll paint, stencil and stamp
this large box with sports and hobby
8703.220 Ukrainian Easter
themed items. Bring some family photos Egg Adult Workshop
which we will incorporate into the design. Come create a beautiful Ukrainian Easter
The other team project will be a faux Dad Egg, better know as a “Pysanka”. This
trophy on a pedestal! Using fun metallic decorative egg will be great to give or to
paints, we will create this homage to Dad! treasure using traditional equipment and
Shirt and tie Father’s Day cards to make
designs. You will also learn the history
at the end! Have fun together crafting!
and folklore associated with the art.
When: Friday June 8th
Great day for adults to relax and be
One Night 6:15 - 9:00pm
creative! Participants are required
Fee: $25 ($16 material fee made payable to bring a #2 pencil, low candle
to instructor night of class)
holders, 3 white candles 6” or less,
Location: Exit 7A
an old towel and an empty egg
Instructor: Kim Larkin, Crafts Supervisor carton.
When: Sunday March 11th
8710.200 Crafty Girls Night
One Day 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Out: Simply Beautiful Beads Fee: $25 per person ($22 material fee
Come relax and enjoy making a lovely
made payable to instructor day of class)
beaded glass and stone necklace. A large Location: Exit 7A
variety of colors await as you will choose Instructor: Gloria Horbaty
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2012
8707.201 Edible Creations Valentines Day Chocolate
Box of Candy
This is a lovely box of chocolates made
with chocolate cupcakes, chocolate
frosting and candy. These mini
cupcake chocolates are placed into a
lovely heart shaped box. Great
opportunity for your child to use their
creativity, while making a sweet gift!
When: Saturday February 11th
One Day, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: $12 ($4 material fee made
payable to instructor day of class)
Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Sherry Rimkoski &
Debbie Terrusa
8707.202 Edible Creations Easter Bunny Garden
This Easter garden is adorable and
edible. We will be filling this garden
with miniature chocolate and vanilla
cupcakes, along with creating tiny
bunnies out of them. Chocolate eggs,
jelly beans, and frosting will also be
used in this endearing creation.
When: Saturday March 31st
One Day, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: $12 ($4 material fee made
payable to instructor day of class)
Location: Exit 7A
Instructor: Sherry Rimkoski &
Debbie Terrusa
WINTER WARMING CONCERTS
Under the direction of Patricia Lignelli, we
have music to warm your spirits with the
“R” Band. The concerts are performed at
the Wallingford Senior Center. Concerts
are free however seats are limited. No
tickets, seats are on a first come basis.
Thank you to the Wallingford Senior
Center staff for all their support in making
the concert series a huge success.
Concert 1 – Saturday January 21st,
2012 1:30-3:00p.m. Snow date
Sunday January 22nd, 2012
1:30p.m – 3:00p.m.
Concert 2 – Saturday March 17th,
2012 1:30-3:00p.m. Snow date
Sunday March 18th, 2012
1:30 – 3:00p.m.
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Special Events
Spring
2012
GOLDEN EGG HUNT
The event will be held at Doolittle Park
Playscape. The event will be divided into
two age groups children 1-5 and children
6-11. Plastic filled eggs, candy along with
12 special GOLD EGGS for each group
will be spread throughout.
Participants are asked to find only
ONE Gold Egg. Once found you may
redeem your prize for the golden egg
at the table at Doolittle Park.
Thursday March 29th, rain date Friday
March 30th.
Younger children hunt will begin at
6:45p.m.
Older children hunt will begin at
7:00 p.m.
***Please be considerate of age
breakdown we want everyone to
have an equal opportunity. Parents
should be aware that if they have a
young child and an older child two
adults will be required to
participate in both events.
Parents are asked to bring a basket and a
flashlight for their child.
Spring
2012
Digital Camera - Site For
Sore Eyes Event
This event is a scavenger hunt with a twist.
Participants will be required to provide
their own DIGITAL Camera. No film cameras will be permitted. Each group/family
A.S.A.P. A Summer Art’s
will be given a list of items which will
Program
require them to locate as many items as
Registration will begin on the Monday
possible within a certain amount of time.
April 9, 2012. A.S.A.P. is for children
Each group will then take a group photo
grades 2-7. Fee: $ 60.00 per block.
Please look for a separate brochure to be with that item. Upon completion the group
must return to the Rec. Dept. to have their
distributed at the Parks and Recreation
photo’s judged. Prizes to be awarded to
Department. With new program ideas to
first 3 finishers with completed list.
be distributed for the ASAP program.
Date: Friday April 27, 2012
Time:
6:30p.m. -8:30p.m.
Family Swim at Sheehan Pool
Location:
Wallingford Parks and
Due to budget constraints we will not
Recreation
Dept.
offer open swim at Sheehan High School
for the spring 2012 season. Pool tags will Fee: $10.00 per group or family
be on sale at the Recreation Department Pre-Registration: Is required maximum of 75 groups or families will be
for the Community Pool season after
January 1, 2011. Please call 203 294-2120 allowed to register. Registration deadline
is April 20, 2012 for this event.
to make sure the tags are available.
Park System Facilities
1– PIRE PARK - Located on Northfield
Road. This park includes a hardball field,
tennis courts basketball court and playground equipment. 3.5 acres
2 – BERTINI PARK - Located on West
Dayton Hill Road. Includes a pavilion and
a nature trail for hiking. 76.5 acres
3 – CARINI FIELD - Located on
Woodhouse Avenue. This field includes a
large soccer field with two smaller fields
crossing them.
4 – COMMUNITY LAKE PARK - Located
on the West Shore of Community Lake off
Hall Avenue. The park offers a pavilion for
picnics with rest­rooms, service window,
electricity, utility sink, two tennis courts
with lights, one sand volleyball court, a
baseball field and basketball court play­
ground equipment. 9.3 acres
5 – COOK HILL SCHOOL - Located on
School House Road, which includes a
hardball field.
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6 – COYLE FIELD - Located on
Woodhouse Avenue, includes a large
soccer field with two smaller fields
crossing them.
7 – DAG HAMMARSKJOLD MIDDLE
SCHOOL - Located on Pond Hill Road,
includes a hardball field and a softball
field. 30.7acres
8 – DOOLITTLE PARK - Located on
South Elm Street, includes ball fields,
three-lighted tennis courts and two
basketball courts. This park is also known
for its wonderful playscape. 15.4 acres
9 – DUTTON PARK - This park is
located at the end of North Main Street, is
the home to a Civil War Monument and
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. .2acres
10 – HARRIET WALLACE PARK - This
park is located on North Elm Street and is
a passive park with benches. 6 acres
11 – HARRISON PARK - This park is
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located on Cedar Lane and includes youth
girls softball field and three tennis courts.
15.4 acres
12 – HIGHLAND SCHOOL - Located on
Highland Avenue, and includes a softball
field. 21.0 acres
13 – JOHANNA MANFREDA FISHBEIN
PARK - This park is located on North
Colony Road, includes a Gazebo and is
permitted out for special events at
discretion of Director. Electricity is
available upon request. .7 acres
14 – KENDRICK PARK - This park is
located at the end of Grandview Avenue.
This park includes a half court basketball
court, playground equip­ment, and small
field hut with restrooms. 9.2 acres
15 – LYMAN HALL H.S. - Located on
Pond Hill Road, and includes two softball
fields, soccer field, football field, and a
practice football field. 51.6 acres
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16 – LUFBERY PARK - Going west on Cheshire Road, it is located
at the first bend of the road and has a pavilion, ball field and nature
trail. Electrical outlets are available. 45.1 acres
17 – MARCUS COOKE PARK - This park is located on Old Rock
Hill Road and has two pavilions and a ball field. 34.6 acres
18 – MORAN MIDDLE SCHOOL - Located on Hope Hill Road,
includes a hardball field. 40.3 acres
19 – MOSES Y. BEACH SCHOOL - Located on North Main Street,
includes two youth girls softball fields, and one youth rookie field.
6.0 acres
20 – PARKER FARMS SCHOOL - Located on Parker Farms Road,
includes a hardball field. 20.3 acres
21 – PAT WALL FIELD - Located on South Elm Street and
includes a High School baseball field. 8.4 acres
22 – PRAGEMANN PARK - This park is located on Oak Street,
Yalesville. It includes an adult softball field with lights, High School
baseball field (doubles as adult softball field) with lights. Large
soccer field with two small fields crossing large field, three tennis
courts, one roller/
street hockey court, pavilion, utility sink, picnic tables and
barbecue grills adjacent to pavilion, and field house with
restrooms. 26.2 acres
23- QUINNIPIAC RIVER LINEAR TRAIL - A handicap accessible
paved trail extending 1.1 miles from Hall Ave. north along the west
side of the river, through a tunnel underneath Rt. 15 and ending
next to the river. When complete the Wallingford trail will cover
6.7 miles across the town of Wallingford.
24 – RICHARD SHEAHAN PARK - Located on Algonquin rive,
includes youth girls softball field, basketball court, and playground
equipment. .8 acres
25 – SHEEHAN HIGH SCHOOL - Located on Hope Hill Road,
includes a hardball and softball field. 44.5 acres
26 – STEVENS SCHOOL - Located on Kondracki Lane, includes a
softball field, basketball court, and playground equipment.
27 – VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FIELD - Located on East
enter Street, includes two Little League baseball fields, five large
soccer fields, two small soccer fields crossing one of the larger
fields, pavilion, fitness trail, and community gardens.
28 – WALLACE PARK - Located on Quinnipiac Street, includes
playground equipment. 2.7 acres
29 – DARLENE FALCONERI WESTSIDE FIELD - Located on
East and South Streets. This park includes adult softball field with
lights, field house with restrooms, electricity, Babe Ruth League,
High School baseball field, basketball court, roller/street hockey
court, football field, and playground equipment. 5.95 acres
30 – STANLEY BUDLESKI - Located on Main St. Rt.150 Yalesville
“The Yalesville Green”
31 – GRAND St. PARK - Located on Grand St. and Washington
St., includes a basketball court, swings and a slide. .64acres.
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Marcus Cooke Park: Restrooms, playground equipment, ball field, half court basketball, walking trails
Community Lake Park: Restrooms, playground equipment, ball field, basketball
court, tennis courts, sand volleyball, charcoal grills, electricity
Lufberry Park: Restrooms, playground equipment, ball field, electricity
Pragemann Park: Restrooms, tennis courts, basketball court, 6 ball fields, soccer
field, playground equipment
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Keep in Mind
The Parks & Recreation Staff has made every effort to prepare this brochure as accurately as
possible. however due to PUBLICATION DEADLINES program listings/information may require
that adjustments be made to programs, fees, schedules, etc. We apologize in advance should
you find an error or for any inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause.
• REGISTER EARLY! Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register.
If there are not enough registrations by a certain date, the course may be cancelled. Coming in on the day the
course begins won’t resurrect it, so please register early.
• ROOM NUMBERS AND HALLWAYS are referred to as Exits with a number and by street types here at the Rec Center.
• REGISTRANTS ARE NOTIFIED when a course is filled or cancelled. If a desired class is full you will be put on a waiting list. Additional
classes may be opened if facility and instructor are available.
• PROPER ATHLETIC SHOES (NO BLACK SOLES) must be worn in gym and aerobics room.
• CHILDREN UNDER 12 are not to be left unattended in the Doherty Rec Center Building.
• REFUND POLICY: The Rec Dept. reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine classes or change instructors. If insufficient enrollment
causes a class to be cancelled, full tuition is refunded or a credit is given for future use. We make our best effort to provide the class and
instructor advertised in the brochure. In the event an instructor can no longer teach a class we will provide another instructor, if one is
available, to finish the session. A credit may be issued for the amount of remaining classes. Materials and supplies purchased by you are
excluded from refunds and credits.
• ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AND OR EQUIPMENT may be required in some programs. Please check the program’s descriptions for information
on material or other needs. If questions still exist please call the office so we may help you.
• CHILDCARE Moms, Dads and guardians, you deserve a break today! The Rec. Dept. will provide childcare free of charge for programs from
9:00am - 12:00am Monday - Friday. Night hours are Monday 5:30pm - 8:00pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Thursday 5:00pm
- 7:00pm. No childcare Friday evenings. Childcare is only for those who are registered in Parks and Recreation Classes and must remain in
the building for the class
• REGISTRATION EXCEPTIONS? Children must be the proper age before the program begins. We try our best to accommodate everyone.
Programs are designed according to an age level that will best benefit the student and to have an appropriate instructor/student ratio.
• FEE PAYMENT: Instructors will not accept registration at the class site. Fees must be paid at the office prior to participation.
• PHONE REGISTRATIONS: Sorry, phone registrations are not accepted.
• CLASS CANCELLATIONS: When schools have delayed opening in the A.M. classes till noon are cancelled. When the schools are closed, Rec
Dept. classes will not meet for the school day from 8a.m. to 4p.m. Evening programs are still on unless otherwise indicated. Evening class
cancellations will be made at 4p.m. Cancellations are announced on WTNH CH 8, WFSB CH 3,WVIT CH30 and Govt. Access CH. 20.
• A.D.A. STATEMENT / INCLUSION POLICY: The Recreation Dept. intends to comply with the A.D.A. regulations. It is the policy that recreation
be “FUN FOR ALL” . Participation in many of our non-adaptive programs is possible for those with special needs. We are limited in our
ability to provide additional staff, specialized equipment and medical services. To discuss how we can support your abilities, interest and
desire to participate please contact our Assistant Recreation Program Specialist, Emily Swindelles at 294-2120 Together we can make recreation FUN FOR ALL.
• SPECTATORS: CHILD PROGRAMS: One of the fundamental instructional program goals is to provide your child with a fun and positive
learning opportunity with their peers while developing separation skills. Parents are encouraged to abide by the observation schedule
determined by the program instructor in order to provide the best instructional atmosphere. Please feel free to discuss your child’s progress
with the instructor either before or after class.
• NEW TO THE AREA? The Wallingford Parks & Recreation Department invites you to come in and find out what we have to offer. We have
programs, classes and facilities for all ages. Want to learn more? Give us a call at 203-294-2120. We will be happy to make an appointment
at your convenience to show you around and explain any program that is of interest to you. We want to meet you and talk with you and your
family.
• PHOTOGRAPHS: Participants may be photographed for the purpose of promotion or advertising in future brochures, in newspapers or in
other Wallingford Park and Recreation Department media.
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WE CARE
Spring
2012
Wallingford’s
Greatest Discovery!
WE CARE offers playgroups to encourage parent
participation in the early development and education of
their children. The sessions are free but limited due to
space. Play is the way children learn about the world
around them. It is the way that they develop their senses
and begin to socialize with other children. This is a great
opportunity for parents to learn with their child in the
Family Resource Center.
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Spring
2012
please note new registration procedure
Playful Cruisers - Spring 2012
Classes will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Family Resource Center, Youth and Social Services, 6 Fairfield Boulevard
and Tuesday at the Wallingford Community Daycare Center, 80 Wharton Brook Drive. Please fill out the form below. All classes are free.
IN PERSON: Registration begins on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 9:30am at the Family Resource Center located at Youth
and Social Services, 6 Fairfield Boulevard.
Classes will begin on Monday, March 12, 2012. Each session will begin at 9:30 and end at 11:00am.
The first week of Cruisers will begin March 12th. Please choose one day:
Monday (FRC), Tuesday (Wlfd Comm. Day Care), Wednesdays (FRC), Friday (FRC)
registration form
Please Note: Registration begins on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 9:30am. NO REGISTRATIONS will be taken before this time.
Parent Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
In case of emergency, please call (other than parent listed above)________________________________________________________
Child's Name
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WE CARE
Spring
2012
RAISING READERS CLUBS
Sponsored through a grant by the Liberty Bank Foundation in conjunction with the Wallingford Public Library and WECARE, Raising Readers
Clubs are designed for and open to ALL parents, grandparents and caregivers of children from birth through age 6. The clubs meet for six weeks of
fun, one hour a week, to support children’s literacy through a love of stories, books, and activities. Adults who attend learn fun ways to make reading with any child both enjoyable and beneficial while providing literacy
development for the child. Clubs are designed for adult participation without children, daycare is provided at some locations. Clubs are offered at different times, days and
locations including the Wallingford Community Day Care Center, Wallingford Senior Center,
Wallingford Public Library and several of the local elementary schools. For more information and
registration forms, contact the Wallingford Public Library/Children’s Section or WE CARE
203-284-4019 at the Family Resource Center in the Park & Rec building, 6 Fairfield Blvd.
Bebes Activos - Spring 2012
Bebes Activos is a bilingual playgroup that meets
weekly in several community locations. Each
session is 90-minutes in duration. The first
meeting dates for the Bebes Activos registration
at Thursday playgroups are listed below:
January 5 at the Family Resource Center;
6 Fairfield Blvd.
January 12 at the Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club;
72 Grand Street
January 19 at the Spanish Community of
Wallingford: 284 Washington Street.
A schedule of playgroups through June 2012
will be available at registration.
All sessions for Bebes Activos are held from
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.
New Alliance Foundation - Spring
Workshops -2012
WE CARE will be offering a 3-session workshop
program this spring which will be led by Marian
Roy M.S..Ms. Roy’s experience includes teaching
preschool, elementary school and college
students. In addition to working with the Yale
Consultation Center, Guilford Youth and Family
Services and SARAH she has served as a national
consultant and trainer for Edison Schools, Inc.
The workshops are made possible by a grant
from the New Alliance Foundation of New
Haven, CT.
Title: Understanding Challenging Behavior
Date: Tuesday March 27, 2012
Presenter: Marian Roy M. S.
Place: Wallingford Public Library - Collins Room
Time: Program begins at 6:15 pm preceded by
pizza at 5:45 pm.
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Certificates of attendance will be provided for
those requiring them.
Challenging behavior is any behavior that:
• interferes with children’s learning,
development, and success at play
• is harmful to the child, other children or
adults
• puts a child at high risk for later social
problems or school failure
A child’s aggressive, anti-social, problematic or
inappropriate behavior is a sign that he is upset
and having a problem. In this workshop we will
explore the many reasons for challenging
behaviors and ways to respond that will help
children find positive ways to communicate their
needs to others.
Title: Strategies to Help Children Focus,
Get along and Follow Directions
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Presenter: Marian Roy, M.S.
Location: Parks & Rec. Room TBD
Time: Program begins at 6:15 pm preceded by
pizza at 5:45 pm.
Certificates of attendance will be provided for
those requiring them.
Children in preschool can be energetic, noisy,
strong willed and have short attention spans.
Preschool teachers and daycare providers tend
to become concerned if the children they teach
are overly hyperactive or have short attention
spans. This workshop will provide information
to help adults who work with young children
understand the difference between common age
appropriate behavior and attention deficit and
hyperactivity disorder. It will also provide strategies that will increase children’s ability to
focus, learn self control and get along better
with peers.
Title: Observing Behavior of Young
Children and Developing Plans to Meet
their Needs
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Presenter: Marian Roy M. S.
Place: Wlfd Public Library - Community Room
Time: Program begins at 6:15 pm preceded by
pizza at 5:45 pm.
Certificates of attendance will be provided for
those requiring them.
Preschool educators utilize various observational and recording techniques to identify
behavior patterns, learning disorders or disabilities in at-risk children. Observation enables
teachers to develop an understanding of how
children progress in a classroom setting. Observation and recording can also help a teacher
assess the learning environment for the class
and make changes or improvements as needed.
Observation can aid in devising a curriculum
that is specifically designed for the individual
growth and learning of every child in the classroom. In this workshop teachers will have the
opportunity to review an observational chart,
discuss behavior triggers and how to develop
and monitor plans to increase positive behaviors
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WE CARE
Spring
2012
Spring 2012 Directory of Resources for
Wallingford Preschool (ages 0-5) Children and Families
We’ve been working on a list of places and sites that parents can access to help in the challenge of raising preschool children
(ages 0-5) in the 21st century. While the list will almost never be complete, here is the information that has been gathered so far.
211 Infoline – www.infoline.com For information on openings at Wallingford
childcare centers and home-based care
and other community services.
Board of Education - 142 Hope Hill Road,
www.wallingford.k12.ct.us, 203-949-6500
Cook Hill Elementary School Janet Murphy, Principal
57 Hall Road, 203-284-5400
Evarts C. Stevens School Nicholas Brophy, Principal
18 Kondracki Lane, 203-294-3750
Highland School -
Victoria Reed, Principal
200 Highland Avenue, 203-294-3970
Moses Y. Beach School Robert Arciero, Principal
340 North Main Street, 203-294-3940
Parker Farms School Michael O'Neill, Principal
30 Parker Farms Road, 203-294-6200
Pond Hill School Richard Pizzonia, Principal
299 Pond Hill Road, 203-294-6230
Rock Hill School Carrie La Torre, Principal
911 Durham Road, 203-294-6260
Yalesville School Deborah Dayo, Principal
415 Church Street, 203-284-6900
Town of Wallingford - www.town.wallingford.ct.us Park and Recreation Department 6 Fairfield Boulevard, 203-294-2120
A variety of programs are provided year round for all ages.
Police Department - Youth Division 135 North Main Street, 203-294-2825
This division provides safety and delinquency prevention programs as well as adolescent alcohol and
drug information, assessment and referrals.
Youth & Social Services Department 6 Fairfield Boulevard, 203-294-2175
This group provides programs, activities and services that promote a positive healthy family and community.
Wallingford Community Day Care Center 80 Wharton Brook Drive, 203-294-4176
This unique day care center is available to children ages 6 weeks through 5. It also provides a before and after school program for 1st - 5th grades. Priority is given to the single working parent residing in Wallingford.
Wallingford Public Libraries 200 North Main Street, 203-265-6754
400 Church St., Yalesville, 203-269-3688
www.wallingford.lioninc.org
You will find an outstanding collection of books, magazines, DVD's, museum passes and more. Free programs for adults and children of all ages are scheduled regularly.
Other Resources:
Spanish Community of Wallingford - (S.C.O.W)
284 Washington Street, 203-265-5866
Volunteer tutors are available for younger students with homework and reading. Summer volunteers encourage children to learn and play together.
Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce 100 So. Turnpike Rd., 203-269-9891
The Chamber supports the W.E.C.A.R.E program as a link to the business community.
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YMCA - 81 South Elm Street, 203-269-4497
www.wallingfordymca.org
Youth programs for preschool age children fill kid's play hours with positive activities and caring adult attention.
Child Guidance Clinic for Central Connecticut, 203-235-5767
Department of Children and Families Care Line, 800-842-2288
MidState Medical Center, 203-694-8200
VNA Healthcare of Hartford, 203-269-1475
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, 203-688-3333
W.E.C.A.R.E., 6 Fairfield Boulevard, 203-284-4019
www.town.wallingford.ct.us
(203) 294-2120
Looking AheAd - important dates to remember
MARCH
12th - Spring 2012 Classroom Programs Begin
12th - Tiny Bubbles, Pop Shot Summer Registration
19th - Spring 2012 Gym / Health & Fitness Programs Begin
19th - Summer Sizzlers Registration
26th - Session 4 Lil Rec’ers Begins
29th - Golden Egg Easter Egg Hunt
31st - Maple Madness & Butterflies Bus Trip
APRIL
9th - A Summer Arts Program Registration
12th & 13th Adult Softball ID’s
16th - Adult Slo-Pitch Softball Begins
16th - 20th - Spring Stingers / Spring Sizzlers Vacation Program
27th - Digital Camera Site for Sore Eyes Event
28th - West Point Dress Parade Bus Trip
MAY
6th - Eating the Big Apple
10th - Men’s Midnight Run Returning Resident Team Registration
11th - Men’s Midnight Run New Resident, Corporate, Returning Non Resident
& New Non Resident Registration
14th - E.T.A Summer Brochure Release
JUNE
9th - Taste of Rhode Island Bus Trip
11th - Men’s Midnight Run Basketball Begins
The Wallingford Parks & Recreation Department is an essential quality of life service.
Our Mission: Our vision is to be the eminent community park and recreation department in Connecticut, to accomplish
this, we will develop our programs, services and facilities to meet the diverse and dynamic needs of the community; to
promote inclusion, encourage health and wellness, foster human development and enrich the lives of community members through recreation and leisure experiences.”
Town Officials
Department Staff:
Mayor William Dickinson
Director:
Supt. of Recreation:
Recreation Programs Spec.:
Recreation Facilities Coord.:
Account Clerk:
Senior Clerk:
Town Council Members:
Bob Parisi, Chairman
Vincent Cervoni, Vice Chair
John LeTourneau
Rosemary Rascati
Craig Fishbein
Jason Zandri
Thomas Laffin
Nick Economopolous
John Sullivan
Parks & Recreation Commission:
Dave Gelo, Chairman
Michael Savenelli, Sr., Vice Chair
Roz Gallagher
Phylis Murray
Jason Michael
John Gawlak, CPRP
Michelle Bjorkman, MS
Kenny Michaels, MS
Jim Sayre
Jennifer Griswold
Joanne Vass
Front office Staff:
Melaine Pfister
Paula Knecht
Mariann Arnold
Michelle Mele
Dominick Riveccio
Jackie Tartaglia
Grace Kopakow
Amy Pajor
Jodi Caponera
Lauren Montano
Roberta Hansen
Liz Chubet
Asst Recreation Prog Spec: Emily Swindelles
Health Fitness:
Kelli Montgomery
Early Childhood:
Debbie Tansino
Childcare:
Nancy Cook
Aquatics:
Josh LaMay
Crafts:
Kim Larkin
Fine Arts:
Rashmi Talpade
The Commission is a five member
advisory board responsible for over
overseeing the operation of the Parks &
Recreation Dept. The Commission
meets at the Recreation Department
the first Wednesday of every month
at 8am.
WALLINGFORD PARK AND REC
6 FAIRFIELD BLVD.
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
Presorted
Standard Mail
U.S. Postage
PAID
Wallingford, CT
Permit #43
Residential Customer
Wallingford, CT 06492
2012 Summer Camp
Information
Summer Sizzlers Ages 12- 15 (Mondays Ð Thursdays)
Our Popular teen travel camp is gearing up for another safe and successful
summer of field trips to various locations such as Six Flags, Lake
Compounce,
Compounce, State Beaches, Movies, Dave and Busters and Baseball Games.
Register Early! Program fills quickly. A great experience for your teen this
summer! Registration will begin on March 19, 2012.
Tiny Bubbles Ð (Copy Of Birth Certificate Required)
This program is offered to Wallingford children ages 3-4. The program is
held on M/W or T/Th
T/Th in the a.m. or an afternoon session which is held
MTWTH. This is a 6 week program which is held at the Park and Rec. Dept.
Registration will begin on March 12, 2012.
Pop Shots Ð (Copy of Birth Certificate Required)
This program is offered to Wallingford children ages 5-6. The program is
held on M/W or T/Th
T/Th in the a.m. or an afternoon session which is held
MTWTH. This is a 6 week program which is held at the Park and Rec. Dept.
Registration will begin on March 12, 2012.
Summer Playgrounds
This program is open to Wallingford children ages 6-11. The playground
program is held at various elementary schools throughout Wallingford. For
more information please call the Rec. Dept at (203) 294-2120. Registration
date TBD. We are waiting on approval from the Board of Education for the
use of their facilities.