2016 Fall Programs - North Reading Parks and Recreation

North Reading Parks & Recreation
235 North Street
North Reading, MA 01864
www.northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation
978-664-6016
2016 Fall Programs
DISCLAIMER:
PARTICIPATING IN
RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES MAY
CAUSE LEVELS OF
LAUGHTER AND FUN.
IT MAY ALSO
RESULT IN
INFORGETTABLE
EXPERIENCES AND
FRIENDSHIPS.
RECREATION MAY BE
HABIT FORMING!
ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Volleyball
Pickle Ball
Adult Craft Night
Come join in the fun with North Reading
Parks & Recreation and learn to play one
of America’s finest recreational and competitive team
sports. This program is co-sponsored by a local sports
club. It is a beginner/intermediate level 6 on 6 league with
instruction as needed. Price includes a BSCC Performance
dri-fit shirt! Must be 18 or older to participate. Space is
limited and registration is on a first-come-first-served
Similar to ping pong, badminton and tennis, this is a
fun active game that can be mastered by anyone
with athletic skills. This is the fastest growing
sport in the United States. It is played in a court
with a lowered net, plastic whiffle ball and paddle. New players
are welcome and will be taught by staff. Participants should
expect a fast paced workout and should do their best to attend
weekly to assure successful matches. Participants must bring
their own paddle to program. Call office if you are unsure what
type to purchase. 7 week session
Ages:
18 and up
Dates: Thursday’s, September 29th— November 17th
No program October 13th
Time:
6:30-8:00 PM
Cost:
$60.00/pp
Location: Town Hall Gym
Join us for a night of cork fun! Our
staff has a nice relaxed night set up
where participants can make a family
initial with cork and then decorate some
fun cork coasters!
Ages:
18 and up
Date:
Thursday, January 19th
Time:
6:15—8:15 PM
Cost:
$40.00/pp
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
basis. 7 week session
Session 1:
Dates: Mondays, September 12th—November 7th
No program 9/19 and 10/10
Session 2: Dates to be announced
Time:
7:30—9:30 PM
Cost:
$75.00
Location: North Reading Middle/ High School
Adult Yoga
Yoga is a tremendous practice for quieting the
mind while stretching and strengthening the
body. The movements are slow and gentle, as we move into
each pose with awareness and attentiveness. Combining
breath and movement, yoga creates a place of stillness and
centeredness within. Although it is an ancient practice,
yoga is a wonderful method of reducing the stress of modern life. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat,
water bottle and a blanket or towel.
8 week session
Dates: Wednesdays, October 5th—December 7th
No program 10/19, 11/23
Time:
6:30 - 7:45 PM
Cost:
$85.00
Location: Flint Memorial Library
Annual kids pumpkin
festival at Ipswich River
Park on
October 7th.
Men’s over 30 Basketball
Mini session Men’s Basketball. Fun non competitive pick up program. This program consists of games only and occurs once/
weekly. 10 week session
Ages:
30 and up
Dates: Wednesday’s, September 14th—November 16th
Time:
7:00—9:00 PM
Cost:
$75.00
Location: Hood School gym
Rustic Centerpiece with
Brissonte
Come transform a wooden crate with chalk
paint , then learn to distress with clear and dark
wax to create a rustic finish. Add a frayed
edge burlap square and two large mason jars that you will paint in a
rustic Barcelona Orange chalk paint and fill with fall flowers to
make a beautiful table arrangement or accent piece. (picture
shown is sample, not exact project to be done)
Ages:
18 and up
Date:
Tuesday, October 18th
Time:
6:15—8:15 PM
Cost:
$45.00
Location: Brissonte 161 Main Street NR
Stenciled Pillow with
Brissonte
22nd Annual Commissioner’s Cup Golf
Tournament at Hillview
Country Club on October 2nd.
See details on page 5.
We would provide a blank 20"x 20" pillow
in taupe or white. Students can pick from
three different stencil options and create a one of a kind pillow. Paint is permanent . This could make a
beautiful holiday gift!
Ages:
18 and up
Date:
Tuesday, December 6th
Time:
6:15—8:15 PM
Cost:
$45.00
Location: Brissonte, 161 Main Street, NR
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Pre-School Programs
Welcome back to our line-up of pre-school programs. Starting at 18 months tots can join us for Wiggles and Giggles and at 2
they can move up to Tumbleweeds, Little Spuds Cook’ n Book or Little Tykes Hike. The doors open wide at 3 with
Soccer, Basketball and Cheer and at 4 kids can try our Gym Rats and Small Fries Cooking. Be sure to check out our Saturday
Soccer, Hola Amigos, Weekend Wiggler and Little Spuds programs. Don’t miss our Elementary and Youth program section.
Town Hall programs are located @ 235 North Street.
Recreation Center programs are located @5 Central St.
All Saturday programs are located @ 5 Central Street Location and abutting Rays Meadow.
Little Tykes Hike
Pee Wee Soccer
Join our coaches for one of North Reading’s most
popular sports. They will teach the fundamentals
of shooting, dribbling and passing through fun
drills and games in a non-competitive environment.
6 week session
Age:
3-6 years
Cost:
$54.00
Session 1
Dates: Mondays, September 19th—October 31st
(No program 10/10)
Time:
12:45 –1:30 PM
Session 2
Dates: Tuesdays, September 20th-October 25th
Time :
12:45-1:30 PM
Session 3
Dates: Wednesdays. September 21st- October 26th
Time:
9:30-10:15 AM
Sessions 1-3 Location:
Dates:
Session
Time:
Session
Time:
Session
Time:
Session
Time:
Town Hall Field or Gym
Saturdays, September 17th— October 29th
(No program 10/08)
4
9:00-9:45 AM
5
10:00-10:45 AM
6
11:00- 11:45 AM
7
12:00-12:45 PM
Sessions 4-6:
Location: Meadow @ Ipswich River
Park front gates
Pee Wee Cheer
Bring your little ones to learn the fundamentals
of cheerleading and basic stunt and tumbling
through play and some fun circle cheers! What a great way
to try out the sport of cheer! Our instructor, Nichole Fortin
is a former HS and College cheerleader and has enjoyed
coaching today’s youth for the past 7 years in both recreational and All Star Cheerleading! Nichole is first aid and cpr
certified. 8 week session
Age:
3.5—5 (must be potty trained)
Dates: Monday’s, October 17th – December 5th
Time:
12:45—1:30 PM
Cost:
$72.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Take advantage of the beautiful fall New England
weather with P & R. Do you like the outdoors? Hike
along streams & ponds while learning about hiking safety. Enjoy gathering items from nature, a scavenger
hunt or making trail mix! Each hike includes a special event. Explore these easy hidden trails within minutes from home!
4 week session
Ages: 2 years and older with an adult *
*Younger siblings welcome at no addt’l fee but are the complete responsibility of the caretaker. Children not registered do not receive supplies.
Dates:
Fridays, October 14th—November 4th
Time:
10:00-11:00 AM
Cost:
$40.00
Location: Hikers will meet locally at a pre-determined
location each week and follow to trails.
Tumbleweeds
Come play in our tumble room at our bright & clean
facility. Kids will enjoy wall to wall mats, bridges,
tumble wedges and more! Play with a parachute,
jump on a mini trampoline or balance on a beam to learn motor
skills and coordination. 8 week session.
Age:
2 & 3 years with an adult
Dates: Mondays, October 3rd — November 28th
(No program 10/10)
Time:
9:30—10:15 AM
Cost:
$72.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Pee Wee Basketball
Join us for a program of fun and learn the fundamentals of basketball. Kids will learn shooting, dribbling
and passing in a non-competitive environment.
8 week
Ages:
Session
Dates:
session
3-5 years
1
Mondays, November 7th—January 9th
(No program 12/26 and 1/2)
Time:
12:45-1:30 PM
Session 2
Dates: Tuesdays, November 15th -January 10th
(No program 12/27)
Time:
12:45—1:30 PM
Session 3
Dates: Wednesdays, November 9th—January 4th
(No program 12/28)
Time:
9:30-10:15 AM
Cost:
$63.00
Location: Town Hall Gym
Bitty Bouncers
Bring your tot to enjoy a new and fun program
each week! This program will have your tot bouncing to Tumble, Music and Movement, Cooking, Soccer, Gym fun, Craft, Cook n book and Teachers
choice! 8 week session
Age:
18 months—3 years
Dates: Wednesday, October 5th—November 23rd
Time:
9:30—10:15 AM
Cost:
$72.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Karate for ages 5 and up on page 3
SECOND ANNUAL
NORTH READING
EVENT. SEE OUR
SCARECROWS ON
PARADE ON PAGE 7!
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK
OUT SATURDAY
PROGRAMMING!
Hola Amigos, Soccer, Weekend
Wigglers and Little Spuds!
Gym Rats
Does your Kiddo need to get rid of some extra energy? Join other children their age in weekly gym
fun. Kids will play basketball and soccer, parachute and obstacle
courses as well as some fun gym games mixed in. We are sure to
use up that energy! 5 week session
Age:
4-6 years old (drop off program)
Dates: Fridays, October 14th—November 18th
No program 11/11
Time:
12:45– 1:30 PM
Cost:
$45.00
Location: Town Hall Field or Gym
Hola Amigos!
Now is the best time for your little one to
learn Spanish. Kids are sure to have fun in
this interactive and exciting class filled with
songs, games and crafts all in Spanish.
Classes will have lots of fun learning greetings, colors, numbers,
animals, days of the week and much more! Come join in on the
fun! Vamos.! Class is taught by Maria Fernandez Messinese.
6 week session
Ages:
4-6 years old (drop off program)
Dates: Saturday, October 15th—November 19th
Time:
8:30—9:15 AM
Cost:
$54.00
Location: Recreation Center @ Ipswich River Park
Wiggles & Giggles
If your tots have a hard time sitting still, this is the
place you’ll want them to be. Kids will have fun at free
play time and then settle into interactive songs and
play. Marching bands, finger play, and dance are only a
few activities they will experience. 8 week session.
Age:
18months— 3 year old with an adult
Dates: Thursdays, October 6th—December 1st
(No program 11/24)
Time:
9:30-10:15 AM
Cost:
$72.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Weekend Wigglers
We are now offering a Saturday class where your
tots will have fun with puppets, instruments, song &
dance and other interactive play as well as trying out
our tumble wedge, balance beam and mini trampolines . Your child will never stop moving and interacting! 8 week session.
Age:
1.5—3 years w/adult
Dates: Saturdays, September 17th —November 12th
(No program 10/8)
Time:
9:30—10:15 AM
Cost:
$72.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Little Spuds Cook n Book *
Books come to life through creative cooking! This
program will have young tots and their caregivers
joining us weekly for a fun, hands on cooking class
that will revolve around a different children’s book each class.
Anything from Letter Pretzels when we read Chick a Chick a
Boom Boom to Pink pig cookies with Marshmallow snouts when
we visit Give a Pig a Pancake! Kids will have fun rolling dough,
mixing, sprinkling and messing up our kitchen instead of yours!
Recipes are fun, easy and child-oriented.
Session: 1
6 week session.
Age:
2 – 3 years w/adult
Date:
Tuesdays, October 4th—November 15th
( No program 11/8)
Time:
10:00—11:00 AM
Cost:
$60.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Session: 2
4 week session
Age:
2-3 years w/adult
Dates: Saturday , January 7—28th
Time:
10:00—11:00 AM
Cost:
$40.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Small Fries Cooking *
A Hands on fun cooking class where kids learn to
measure, stir and cook kid friendly recipes.! Kids
make anything from tacos to monkey bread and everything in
between! Kids come mess up our kitchen and make something
yummy to take home!
6 week session.
Age:
4-6 years (drop-off program)
Date:
Thursdays, October 6th—November 10th
Time:
12:45-1:45 PM
Cost:
$60.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
*Please note: although we do not generally use nuts in our
recipes, our programs are not designed to handle food allergies.
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ELEMENTARY AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
Please be sure to read the programs listed below. Looking for something we don’t offer? Send
me an email with your ideas to [email protected] or call us at 978-664-6016.
Karate For Kids
Try our introductory class and learn the fundamentals of the Martial Arts style of Tang Soo Doo.
Kids will be introduced to a system based on a lifetime learning process in addition to technical martial
arts skills. 6 week session
Age:
5-12 (students will be grouped by age)
Dates/Time: October 3rd— November 12th
Mondays, Wednesdays @ 5:30—6:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:30 —10:00 AM
Cost:
$84.00
Students may go as few as once/week or as many as
three days/week for this great low price!
Location:
Byrnes Karate Studio (formerly ATA)
197 Main Street ( across from Joker’s Wild)
Elementary and Middle
School Shake it up Café!
Kids will have a blast in this course which
mixes up all kinds of fun in the kitchen! The
first week kids will make woodland treats, log cookies,
campfire cookies and acorn treats! Week two decorate
pots and plant herbs and make an herb dip and chips. Week
three make cookie in a jar to bring home and bake a batch
at program, Week four make bean coffee art and coffee
cake. Week five choco tacos! And finally week 6 fun with
Pillsbury dough week!
6 week session.
Ages:
Grades 6-8
Time:
2:45– 3:45 PM
Ages:
Time:
Kinder Basketball
Join boys and girls in a program of fun and learn
the game of basketball. Kids will learn shooting, dribbling
and passing in a non– competitive environment.
8 week session
Age:
Kindergarten
Session 1:
Dates: Wednesdays , November 9th— January 11th
(No program 11/23 and 12/28)
Time:
4:15—5:00 PM
Session 2:
Dates: Thursdays, November 10th—January 12th
(No program 11/24, 12/29)
Time:
4:15-5:00 PM
Cost:
$72.00
Location: Town Hall Gym
First Grade Basketball-Girls
Join your friends for an afternoon of noncompetitive group play. Participants will be placed
in groups for an hour of shooting, dribbling, passing and
scrimmaging. 8 week session
Age:
1st Grade
Dates: Tuesdays, November 15th — January 10th
(No program 12/27)
Time:
4:15-5:15 PM
Cost:
$75.00
Location: Town Hall Gym
Grades K-5
4:15-5:15 PM
Dates:
Wednesdays. November 9– January 4th
(no program 11/23, 11/30 and 12/28)
Cost:
$65.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Babysitter’s Course
This basic babysitter’s course will include instruction on how to interview the parents, diapering and feeding techniques, creative reading, activities
for young children, appropriate snacks, bedtime issues, age
appropriate toys, learn to perform basic first aid, choking,
cuts, puncture wounds, bruises, eye injuries, nosebleeds,
tooth injuries, burns, seizures, poisoning, bites, tips on safe
babysitting including setting up a “code” with parents in
case of emergency. Course instructor, Debbie LaFlamme is
a licensed day care provider with a degree in early childhood education. She has over 20 years experience in caring
for children of all ages in her home. 2 night session
Ages:
10—15 years
Dates: Thursdays, November 3rd and 10th
Time:
6:30—8:30 PM
Cost:
$35.00
Location: Henry Purnell Room—
North Reading Police Station
Wicked Cool LEGO Engineering
Junior Imagineers:
A Wicked Cool For Kids exclusive! Using LEGO DUPLOs, kids will listen to stories based on popular fairy
tales. Kids will use the engineering design process to
help solve their hero’s problems using simple machines. Help LEGO Sam and Sara create Rapunzel’s tower and a pulley system to lift her lunch! Prince Charming’s buggy is busted - can
Sam and Sara build a Charming Car to carry the Prince’s blocks and
save the day? This program will emphasize creativity, cooperation,
engineering, math and literacy skills. 6 week session
Ages:
5—7 years
Dates: Tuesday’s, October 25th—December 6th
(No program 11/8)
Time:
4:00– 5:00 PM
Cost:
$125.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Look What I made pottery programs
Columbus Day fun—Monday, 10/10
Turn a flower pot into your very own candy dispenser.
Perfect for dispensing Halloween goodies!
Thanksgiving Break fun—
Friday, 11/25
Get in the Holiday spirit and paint your own dry erase
board to help you count down the days until Santa
comes!
Age:
Date:
6 years—14 years old
Candy dispenser—October 10th
Holiday board—November 25th
Time:
10:00 AM—12:00 PM
Cost:
$32.00/per program
Location: Look What I Made @ 4 Lowell Road
First Grade Basketball-Boys
Join your friends for an afternoon of noncompetitive group play. Participants will be placed
in groups for an hour of shooting, dribbling, passing and scrimmaging. 8 week session
Age:
1st Grade
Session 1
Dates: Tuesdays, November 15th — January 10th
(No program 12/27)
Time:
5:15—6:15 PM
Session 2
Dates: Wednesdays, November 9th—January 11th
(No Program 11/23 and 12/28)
Time:
5:15—6:15 PM
Cost:
$75.00
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Pumpkin Festival
Join P & R for a day of fall festivities. Decorate a
truly unique pumpkin, get your face painted and
jump in our haystack to search for candy and
prizes! There is no rain date for this program.
If the program gets rained out, each registrant can pick up
their pumpkin and pumpkin decorating kit at the Parks and Recreation office between 10/7-10/12. This event is generously
sponsored by: Scrivanos Franchise of Dunkin’ Donuts.”
Ages:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
All ages w/parent
Friday, October 7th
12:00 PM start for pre registered—2 PM
12:30 PM start for walk in
$8.00/per child. (Pre-registration strongly urged)
First come first served on day of event
Location: Ipswich River Park-New Pavilion Area
Super Heroes Training
Calling all little Super Heroes. Grab your
capes and join us for a fun filled afternoon.
Make super hero masks and flying lollipops.
Join in the training course and leap tall buildings, run through a daredevil tunnel, cross the
popping bridge and so much more fun just beware of
Spiderman’s web!
Ages:
3-6 years (drop off)
Date:
Wednesday, November 2nd
Time:
1:00-3:00 PM
Cost:
$15.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Cupcake Cuties
Join us for our annual holiday cupcake decorating
day! Children bring 1/2 dozen white frosted
vanilla cupcakes and leave with works of art!
Reindeer, polar bears, and other seasonal cuties.
Ages:
3-6 (drop off)
Date:
Tuesday, December 13th
Time:
1:00-3:00 PM
Cost:
$15.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Camp Out
Come camping for an afternoon! Let’s make
a tent and a magic campfire. We will make
smores and sing camp songs. Play with bubbles and go fishing when our Rec Center is
transformed into a camp out! .
Ages:
3-6 years (drop off)
Date:
Wednesday, January 11th
Time:
1:00—3:00 PM
Cost:
$15.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
CONFERENCE DAYS/NO
SCHOOL DAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
Friday, October 7th
Pumpkin Carving fun!
Join Rec and Youth Services for our annual
Pumpkin Festival Day. While the younger kids
decorate with kits and small pumpkins the MS/HS Kids will
carve large pumpkins. Kids will vote for their favorite Pumpkin!
Prize for winner! Pumpkin and all carving supplies are included.
Age:
Middle / High School
Time:
12:00—2:00 PM
Cost:
$8.00
Location:
Oak Tree at Ipswich River Park
Thursday, November 17th
Cake Decorating
Meet us at the Recreation Center with a plain
round two layer unfrosted cake. (We supply all
other materials.) and leave with a fun cake that
encompasses candy and fondant and frosting to
make an awesome and adorable cake.
Time:
12:30-2:30 PM
Cost:
$25.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Wednesday, January 25th
Pizza and donuts!
Join us for pizza and drink right from school and
then we will have a fun afternoon making all kinds
of donuts! Have you ever made a waffle donut?
Or a chocolate iced donut, Apple Cider or Cinnamon Sugar Donuts? Really fun and really yummy!
Eat some and box some!
Time:
12:00– 2:30 PM
Cost:
$25.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
Thursday, January 26th
Canvas Art
Middle school kids will have a great time making
a very cool personalized canvas art piece for
their bedroom wall! Kids can choose from a few
styles that include fun words or initials and then
choose their colors for a really fun painting technique! Kids
will also have fun with an awesome second project that will be
another great addition to their artwork.
Time:
12:30—2:30 PM
Cost:
$25.00
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
All 1/2 day Programs require pre-registration for
material planning purposes.
CONFERENCE WEEK
ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
Need a busy activity for the kids during conference half day
week? We have lots of fun happening at the Recreation
Department. Join us for one or all of our events below.
Wednesday, November 30th, Drop
& shop! Pizza & Fun Day
While you wrap up holiday errands, kids will join
others for an afternoon of pizza, drinks, board
games, group games, Lego play , relay races and
more. This fills up fast so don’t wait to register!
Time:
12:30-3:30 PM
Cost:
$25.00 first child / $10.00 ea. Sibling/day
Thursday, December 1st
Cupcake Decorating
Kids learn frosting and fondant techniques while
creating fun cupcakes in a fun atmosphere. Kids
must come to this class with six vanilla white frosted cupcakes
ready to decorate! All other materials are included. You will
not believe what they come home with! Space limited. (lunch
not included)
Time:
1:00 –3:00 PM
Cost:
$20.00
Friday, December 2nd
Time to make the donuts!
This fun day will have us making all kinds of
donuts! Have you ever made a waffle donut?
Or a chocolate iced donut, Apple Cider or Cinnamon Sugar Donuts? Really fun and really yummy! Eat some and box some!
Time:
1:00-3:00 PM
Cost:
$20.00
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT DAYS
ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
Tuesday, November 8th
Painting Party
Kids will paint a cool piece of art on canvas
with their initial for their bedroom! Pick colors to match your room! If time allots we will
add a second fun art project. All Materials
included in price.
Time:
12:30—2:30 PM
Cost:
$20.00
Friday, December 16th—
Wrap it up Holiday Party!
While you wrap up holiday errands, Kids join us for
pizza and a day of silly holiday relays and games.
Join us for the wrap it up relay, gingerbread man
wrap and so much more!
Age:
Grades K-5
Time:
12:30-3:30 PM
Cost:
$25.00 first child / $10.00 ea. Sibling/day
Location: Recreation Center at Ipswich River Park
All programs are for elementary school ages and are run at our
Recreation Center @ Ipswich River Park.
All 1/2 day Programs require pre-registration for material
planning purposes.
OOPS! Despite our best efforts,
errors sometimes make it into
print. We apologize for any in-
High School kids looking for community service hours? Call us now
for fun opportunities to fill your
required hours. Don’t wait until
the last minute!
SEE PAGE 3 FOR LOOK WHAT I
MADE COLUMBUS DAY FUN AND
THANKSGIVING BREAK FUN!
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DISCOUNT
TICKETS
All tickets available at the Parks and
Recreation office at Town Hall.
Movies
Discount coupons for Showcase Cinemas.
Tickets make great gifts for teachers, babysitter, bus
driver, grab gifts and any family member who may need a night out
or keep a couple in your wallet for those last minute plans! Find
your favorite theater at: Showcase—www.movietickets.com.
Showcase tickets just $9..25/ticket
Topsfield Fair
September 30th—October 10th
Get your discounted fair tickets in advance at NRP&R
Any day gate fee: $9.00/ticket (sold through
10/7)
(savings of $2 - $6)
Ride ticket:
$25.00/strip (1 strip = 10
rides*)
(being sold through 9/27)
* Each ticket is good for 1 ride no matter how many tickets are
posted at the ride.
Have you visited our parks lately?
•
Ipswich River Park
15 Central Street
Ipswich River Park is a 49 acre facility with tennis, roller rink, skateboard park, soccer, baseball and softball fields, basketball courts,
gazebo area, picnic areas, river fishing, boat launch, new permanent
bathrooms, passive areas, concession stand and walking trails.
•
Maguire Field Complex
168 Chestnut Street
Maguire Field has 2 soccer fields, newly renovated basketball courts
and a softball field.
•
Kids Spot
168 Chestnut Street
Newly renovated playground and picnic area adjoining Maguire Complex.
•
Benevento Little League Park
251 Central Street
Beautiful Little League complex with 3 fields, lights, permanent bathroom facilities and concession.
•
Rita J. Mullin Field
96 Lowell Road
Softball field, All purpose field
•
Murphy Field
235 North Street
Softball field
•
Clarke Park
61 Burroughs Road
Playground, shore fishing, boat launch, basketball courts, sand volleyball
court, sheltered picnic area
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•
Arthur J. Kenney
Turf and Track Facility
189 Park St
State of the art lighted turf field and track facility with concession
stand.
•
North Parish Park
248 Park St.
Passive park and picnic area
For fees and permits for private use of any of
the above facilities please call 978-664-6016
or send your request to
[email protected].
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NEWS FROM NORTH
READING VETERANS
DEPARTMENT
NEWS FROM NORTH
READING YOUTH
SERVICES
Middle School Youth Group – This drop in program begins Monday, October 10th and meets
at the Middle School every Monday 2:30-4p.
FREE!
Middle School Mentoring Program – Preregistration needed for this Wednesday Mentoring program. Students in grades 6-8 are
paired with a high school student for homework
assistance and social games (this is not tutoring). Middle School group meets 2:30-3:45p in
the Middle/High School Library. Program begins October 12th. FREE!
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL DINNER
SUNDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2016
TERESA’S AT HILLVIEW
149 North Street, North Reading
2PM – 6PM
DINNER TICKETS $35 pp
Thursday, September 15 @ 7 pm
BOOK COVER BINGO
Our version includes a literary twist! Enjoy a fun
night out while discovering new titles to read.
The games will be quick with lots of chances to
win prizes.
****OPEN TO THE PUBLIC****
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A GREAT AFTERNOON HONORING OUR HEROES - SPECIAL HONORS TO OUR
VIETNAM VETERANS
Full plated meal, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee/tea, light appetizers.
Monday, October 3rd @ 7 pm
Presenting: 25TH Marine Corps Regiment Color Guard
A Supernatural Evening with Jeff Belanger!
Live Presentation: POW/MIA Table Ceremony – Lynn English USMC JROTC Cadets
Prepare to explore the unexplained with one of
the most prolific paranormal researchers today.
Belanger is the founder of Ghostvillage.com, the
Web’s most popular paranormal destination ac-
Elementary School Mentoring Program – Preregistration needed for this Wednesday Mentoring program. Students in grades 3-5 are
paired with a high school student for homework
assistance and social games (this is not tutoring). Elementary School group meets 3:454:45p in the Middle/High School Library. Program begins October 12th. FREE!
Floor Demonstrations by: Lynn English USMC JROTC Cadets
EarlyAct – Our bi-monthly leadership and community service club represents all elementary
schools in North Reading. Based on a Rotary
International model, the projects and meetings
focus on the values of gratitude, community,
leadership, commitment and inclusion. Sponsored by the North Reading Rotary Club, the
group meets twice a month on Thursdays at
4:00-5:00pm to plan and implement a local or
international humanitarian project, beginning on
November 3rd. $10/year
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MOST ASKED FOR
NUMBERS
NEWS FROM FLINT
MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Music: for your listening and dancing pleasure and Door
Prize Chances
PROCEEDS TO HELP BENEFIT OUR VETERANS AND THE
INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER
cording to Google, and the writer for Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel.
Sponsored by: N. R. Veterans Dept. and Veterans Committee
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN NEED
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ARE YOU A VETERAN A WIDOW OF A VETERAN OR
PARENT OF A VETERAN?
ARE YOU UNDER FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS?
DIFFICULTY MAKING ENDS MEET?
PAYING HIGH COST MEDICALS?
SINGLE - Are you living paycheck to paycheck (under $1950 single)
with limited cash reserve (under $5,000)?
MARRIED - Are you living paycheck to paycheck (under $2600 married) with limited cash reserve (under $9,800)?
Then it is time to contact the Veterans Department. This office can
assist you with an array of services you may be entitled to such as:
Chapter 115 Benefits, Social Security issues, Veterans Compensation Claims, Aid and Attendance and much more. I will be happy to
assist and guide you.
FOR DINNER TICKETS OR ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
CALL:
Susan Magner @ 978-357-5212 or
[email protected]
Tuesday, October 18th @ 7 pm
Join journalist and author Dave Wedge as he
discusses his book Boston Strong.
The book offers an inside look at
the Boston Marathon bombings
with a unique, Boston-based account of the events that riveted
the world.
Please register for all programs
at: flintmemoriallibrary.org
Little League Baseball
www.nrll.org
Basketball/Youth
www.nryb.net
Cheering and Football
www.nrhornets.com
Field Hockey /Youth Kathy Lally- 978-664-6702
Hockey/ Youth
www.nrsa.net
Lacrosse / Youth
www.nryll.org
Soccer/ Youth www.northreadingyouthsoccer.com
Softball/ Youth
www.northreadingsoftball.com
Volleyball/ Youth
www.nryv.org
Parks & Recreation
www.northreadingma.gov
Flint Memorial Library
978 664 4942
Edith O’Leary Senior Center
978 664 5600
Town Hall
978 357 5210
Public Works
978 357 5260
Recycling
978 664 6043
Parks and Recreation
978 357 5216
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UPCOMING
TRIPS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parks and Recreation
Committee and Staff
Committee Members
Saturday December 3rd NYC Shopping Trip
Enjoy your Christmas shopping in the “Big Apple”. Join Parks & Recreation for our eleventh
annual trip to New York City on a McGinn Motor Coach bus. Bus will depart Ipswich River Park at 7 AM and
arrive at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York at approximately
11:30 AM. From there you are on your own to enjoy shopping,
dining and touring one of the most exciting cities in the world!
Group departs from
St. Patrick’s Cathedral area at 7 PM to arrive back at Ipswich
River Park by 11:30 PM. Space is limited so grab your family
and friends and don’t miss out on this annual trip that is sure
to be a favorite memory of your holiday season! Registration
currently being taken at The Parks & Recreation Department.
978-357-5216 or 978-664-6016. Cost:$65.00/pp
BEST OF TIMES DAY TRIPS
Saturday, December 3rd Newport
There is something magical about Newport at Christmas. See
Newport's most elegant mansions decorated for the Holidays
and on display during this wonderful time of year. BOT Tour
Director will provide commentary and history of Newport during the driving portion of the tour. Visit the Breakers, and
The Marble house. Lunch is on your own at famous Bowen’s
Wharf area. Cost: $69.00/pp
Friday,December 9th
Holiday Pops Christmas Show
Matinee show with Lunch ! One of Boston’s most beloved traditions, Holiday Pops concert at historic Symphony Hall. Bring
your family and friends to capture the magic of the Christmas
season and the winter charm of New England. Santa Claus
makes a guest appearance and a wonderful sing a long is sure
to brighten your season. Lunch at Venezia Waterfront Restaurant in Boston. Cost: $129/PP includes transportation,
lunch and show.
Thursday, December 15th Norman
Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays.
Visit the picture perfect village of Stockbridge, MA. Lunch at
the Historic Red Lion Inn. Time for browsing Main St. and
admission with guided tour to the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Cost: $99.00/pp Price includes transportation, lunch, tour and
Best Of Times Tour Director.
BEST OF TIMES OVERNIGHT TRIPS
(All overnight trips require a $50.00
deposit upon registration)
May 19th-21st New York City
Travel over a weekend to enjoy New York City on your own.
Trip price includes roundtrip deluxe Motor coach transportation, lodging at the Luxurious Roosevelt Hotel on Madison and
45th, full breakfast buffet each morning, visit to September
11 Museum & Memorial, ferry ride to Liberty & Ellis Island
with admission to Statue of Liberty, BOT Tour Director. 3
days / two nights. Cost: $879.00/single occupancy
$599.00/double occupancy.
September 7th-11th, 2017Nashville and Memphis
Enjoy this long weekend with Best of Times as they experience history, heritage and culture in Nashville & Memphis TN.
Day 1 Depart Boston head to Memphis. Enjoy a riding tour of
Memphis. Later in afternoon arrive at Sheraton Hotel downtown. Enjoy dinner in one of Memphis’ famous restaurants and
the fun and excitement of famous Beale Street! Day 2—
After a terrific buffet breakfast at hotel we will put on our
blue suede shoes for a visit to Graceland, the home of Elvis
Presley. Enjoy lunch on your own. Then we depart to Nashville
and have dinner at the famous Wildhorse Saloon. Enjoy a fabulous night on the town. Lodging for next 3 nights is at the
Gaylord Opryland Resort. Day 3– Buffet breakfast, riding
tour of city and Country Music Hall of Fame! Lunch and free
time. that night enjoy a showboat dinner cruise down the river
with stunning views. Day 4 Full breakfast then visit Ryman
Auditorium,, Historic RCA Studio B, backstage tour of Grand
Ole Opry. Dinner will be at a great steakhouse and then on to
reserved seats and the Grand Ole Opry for a show.
Day 5. Breakfast and then home with incredible memories!
Cost: $1,799/pp double, $2,099 single Put down your deposit
now and start saving for next year’s trip!
Includes roundtrip airfare from Logan, roundtrip transportation to Logan, Travelers insurance, 4 nights lodging, 4 dinners,
4 breakfasts, BOT Tour Director.
Registration Info:
Nothing spoils a good program faster than
everyone waiting until the last minute to register.
Registration cannot be processed without full
payment
North Reading Parks & Recreation reserves the
right to set minimums and maximums for all
programs and trips and to cancel any program
or trip due to insufficient enrollment, to change
the date, time or location for any program because of unforeseen circumstances.
Registrations are accepted:
• On Line @ www.northreadingma.gov/parksrecreation
• In person at the N. Reading Parks & Recreation Office
235 North St. North Reading, 01864
• Over the phone with MasterCard or Visa or
Discover
Program Cancellations:
Please check your email on the day of class to
check for cancellations. All recreation programs
will be cancelled when school is cancelled, delayed or has early dismissal in the event of inclement weather, scheduled closings or early
dismissals and/or late openings. Cancelled sessions will be made up by adding classes at the
end of the session. A $10 administration fee
will be charged for any program or bus trip
cancellation by the participant.
Refunds
Refunds are issued only in the following circumstances:
• If a program is cancelled by the Parks &
Recreation Department
• On request for a medical reason and with
written notification from a doctor
• If a participant’s spot can be replaced with
someone from a waiting list.
• There are no refunds after 7 business days
prior to program start date.
There are no refunds once a class has begun.
There are no refunds for discount tickets.
There is no prorating.
Bus Trips
Due to the nature and commitment of bus contracts, a refund will be granted to only registered individuals who cancel three weeks (40
days for overnight trips) prior to the date of
the trip.
Bus Trips That Involve Tickets to Shows or
Performances:
Ticket purchases are non-refundable unless
they can be re-sold. Bus fees will be refunded
if cancellation is made three weeks prior to the
date of the trip.
Ron Kern , Chairperson
Billie Luker, Vice Chairperson
Rita Mullin, Clerk
Sergio Coviello
Patricia Fillmore
Staff
Lynne Clemens, Recreation Director
Marty Tilton, Parks Director
Maureen Stevens, Operations Dir./DH
Maria Brown, Programmer/Instructor
Sheila Sturdevant, Secretary
From the Recreation Director…Lynne Clemens
Last year I wrote that it was my best summer ever. Well
I was wrong. This summer beat it! I had my entire summer staff return and they were fantastic. We blew
away our old registration numbers! We added more outstanding staff members to accommodate the large numbers! I can’t say enough about this group of dedicated
and motivated Counselors and Directors. I want to send a
big thank you to Sean Killeen and the Batchelder School
Custodial staff and office staff for welcoming us and
letting us use their fabulous school this summer. We also
were able to open up to half day programming for children in summer school or special ed. Programs. We loved
having these kids join us for half days. We also welcomed many new toddlers to our summer programming.
We hope they are hooked and will return for more fun
with Recreation! I can’t wait until next summer!
We also had another great Summer Barbeque Series!
Even with the HOT and DRY season, we filled the park
every Wednesday with hundreds of friendly faces from
our community. I love the community pride I feel each
Wednesday when I am down there. Next summer will be
our 20th Anniversary of the Park and BBQ series! Join us
for a summer of celebration!
Our fall is full of returning programs but also has some
fall and winter adult craft nights and wonderful half day
events. Look at our new flags for new programs.
The programmer and I try to add new and exciting programs each year. Take a look, give something new a try!
Not sure of something? Call us and let us help you out.
Got a new idea or looking for a different day/time for a
program? Call us. We will always try to accommodate!
Thank you for your continued support! We all love serving
this great community!
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
The philosophy of the North Reading Parks and Recreation
is to down play the competitive approach to sports by instilling a positive attitude, confidence and sportsmanship while
emphasizing participation and teaching basic fundamentals.
It is the goal of the North Reading Recreation Department
to encourage all participants, coaches, instructors and parents to: Support and respect the coach, instructor and participants: Demonstrate what it means to play fair: Win or
lose with grace and dignity: Encourage children during programs and keep comments positive: Leave coaching to the
coaches: Parents must be a positive role model exhibiting
sportsmanship, refrain from yelling at your child and/or
other players by interrupting the flow of the program; That
everyone has a positive and fun experience!
Topsfield Fair coming
September 30th—October 10th.
Discount ticket information
See details on page 5
CALL PARKS AND RECREATION FOR FULL DETAILS ON
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