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etterB manchesterECHN’s Family Development Center

A long history of helping families thrive

A Bright Summer for Youth Development

Shining light on summer programs for youth

Summer Food Service Program is “Good Eats”Program keeps kids healthy and engaged

while helping families stretch their food budget

Growing a Financial Foundation

Individual Development Accounts empower residents

to reinvest in their lives and neighborhoods

Pride in Manchester Week

Activities scheduled to celebrate the 20th

anniversary of Pride in Manchester week

Our Roots Run DeepForty years of supporting and strengthening

human services for Manchester’s citizens

Understanding Bullying

Within the CampSetting

summer tipsfor parents

Inside SectionParks and Recreation

Summer Brochure

1 Better Manchester townofmanchester.org

Volume 1 Edition 2 Summer 2011

Better Manchester Magazine

is an official publication of the

Town of Manchester and is

published three times per year

(Winter/Spring Edition-Janu-ary, Summer Edition-June, Fall Edition-September).

SubscriptionMailed to all Town of Manchester

Residents and available

on-line at townofmanchester.org

Produced ByTown of Manchester Office of

Neighborhoods and Families

and Manchester Parks and

Recreation Department, 41

Center St., P.O. Box 191,

Manchester, CT 06045-0191

EditorsChristopher Silver

Robert Topliff, Jr.

Publication Design/LayoutTown of Manchester Office of

Neighborhoods and Families

and Manchester Parks and

Recreation Department

Contact InformationTown Hall Customer Service &

Information Center, 41 Center

St., Manchester, CT 06040,

(860) 647-5235

Submitting Stories and Program InformationTown agencies, faith-based,

non-profit organizations,

education institutions and

community groups can submit

stories, programs and service

information by completing a

Better Manchester Magazine

Submittal Form on-line at

naf.townofmanchester.org.

Advertise in this PublicationJournal Inquirer, Advertising

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CONTENTS2

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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTEastern CT Health Network’s Family

Development Centera long history of helping families thrive

YOUTH DEVELOPMENTBright Summer for Youth Developmentshining light on summer programs for youth

Youth Service Bureauoffers great ways for youth to get involved

HEALTH AND SAFETYUnderstanding Bullying Within

the Camp Setting

summer tips for parents

FAMILY ECONOMIC SUCCESSSummer Food Service Program

is Good Eatsprogram keeps kids healthy and engaged

while helping families stretch their food budget

FAMILY ECONOMIC SUCCESSGrowing a Financial Foundationindividual development accounts empower

residents to reinvest in their lives and

neighborhoods

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTOur Roots Run Deepforty years of strengthening human services

for manchester’s citizens

PARKS, RECREATION &

SENIOR CENTER

A Listing of Manchester’s Parks,

Recreation and Senior Center Programs

and Services

8NEIGHBORHOODS & EVENTSPride in Manchester Weekactivities scheduled to celebrate the 20th

anniversary of pride in manchester week

editor’s message

Bucket Filler or Bucket Dipper ?A friend of mine brought to my attention a book she

uses by Carol McCloud, Have You Filled a Bucket

Today?, to teach her young students the benefits of

being kind. This metaphoric tale tells us that everyone

carries around an invisible bucket and it’s sole purpose

is to hold your good thoughts and feelings about your-

self. When the bucket is full, you feel good and happy,

and when the bucket is empty, you feel lonely and sad.

You fill someones bucket when you show acts of kind-

ness towards a person and because of that you too also

feel good, which also helps to fill your own bucket. The

story also warns us about becoming a “bucket dipper”.

A bucket dipper dips into other’s buckets when they

make fun of someone, when they say mean things, or

even when they ignore someone. A bully is a bucket

dipper. Bullies assume that by dipping into other peo-

ple’s buckets that they will fill their own. But that never

works. The message, although developed for children,

applies to all of us young and old. It is a message to

remind us to be good to ourselves and others and to

stick up for ourselves and others. Truth be told, all of us

can probably recount some time in our past or even

recent future of dipping into someone else’s bucket.

Let’s try to set a good example for others and be bucket

fillers. I’m hoping that soon, mine will be too heavy to

carry.

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Photo by Kelly Richardson

Since 1995, ECHN’s Family Development Center

(FDC) has offered parenting education, child de-

velopment information and life skills support to

families in its service area. Today, supported by a vari-

ety of federal, state and private funding sources and a

staff of 26, the FDC’s programs reach hundreds of

families yearly.

FDC programs are based on the knowledge

that a child’s development begins before birth,

that a child’s brain develops rapidly in the very

early years, and that all families can gain con-

fidence and benefit from parenting education,

as their children grow. The FDC‘s services ex-

tend from prenatal parents to those with chil-

dren up to 18 years of age. Parenting

education and support occur in many ways:

home visits, parenting classes, one-on-one

coaching, and parent/child “play and learn”

groups. The staff also conducts child develop-

mental screenings, referring at-risk children for

interventions such as Birth-to-Three.

The FDC collaborates with families, schools,

medical and healthcare professionals, and

community agencies to build on the family’s

strengths by offering a wide variety of preven-

tion-based education and support services.

FDC staff members are carefully selected for

their education and experience. Their back-

grounds include early childhood education, social

work, counseling, public health, child development,

and human services. The staff stays up-to-date via

many opportunities for professional development. All

home visitors are certified in the Parents as Teachers

program, and all staff members complete the Family

Development Credential. Curriculum materials are re-

searched and evidence-based.

Family Development Center’s Offerings:

Early Head Start

(860) 872-0501, Ext. 5779

Designed for income-eligible families beginning prena-

tally, and continuing until the child reaches age 3.

Provides educational home visits, social activities,

child development, health, dental, nutritional, and

mental health services, as well as links to community

resources.

Family Enrichment Services

(860) 646-1222, Ext. 2442Provides home visits focused on parenting skills, child

development information, and resources to families

with children aged Birth – 17. Families must be re-

ferred by the Department of Children and Families to

enroll.

Family Resource Centers

(860) 647-3330 (Manchester)

(860) 875-5771 (Vernon)Located at Washington Media Arts Magnet School in

Manchester and Maple Street School in Vernon. Pro-

vide parent education workshops, educational play-

groups, positive youth development, home visits,

child developmental assessments, family literacy,

support to child care providers, and links to pre-

school education, school-age child care, adult edu-

cation, and community resources.

Nurturing Families Network

(860) 646-1222, Ext. 2451Provides educational home visits to first-time par-

ents, prenatally and until their child reaches age

five. Offers child development, health and parent-

ing information, community resources, and social

activities.

Nurturing Connections (860) 646-1222,

Ext. 2457 (Manchester) Ext. 2458 (Vernon)Provides weekly phone support to first-time par-

ents, via trained volunteers. Offers child develop-

ment and parenting information, resources,

mailings, and social activities.

Nurturing Group (860) 646-1222, Ext. 2447Ten-week sessions are especially geared for expec-

tant families, new families, young parents, and dads.

Classes include information on prenatal wellness, nu-

trition, infant and child development, and parenting

skills.

2 Better Manchester/Early Childhood townofmanchester.org

ECHN’s Family Development Center a long history of helping families thriveby Ardith Crampton

Manchester Public LibraryPhone: (860) 643-2471 (Mary Cheney Library)Phone: (860) 643-6892 (Whiton Library)Web: library.townofmanchester.org

Email: pcowan@manchesterct.gov

Get Busy with Books/Children’s Summer ReadingNine-weeks of activities to promote reading for chil-

dren birth through grade five. Call for details.

Parks and Recreation DepartmentSee Parks and Recreation Section (page 10) for early

childhood summer programs.

Chestnut Hill PreschoolPhone: (860) 649-8383

Contact: Linda Wiley, Director

Quality half-day programming for 3-5 year olds. Serv-

ing the greater Manchester community for 36 years.

Nike Tykes PreschoolPhone: (860) 647-3168

Email: skozey@manchesterct.gov

Preschool ProgramHalf-day programming for children ages 3-4 years old.

Manchester School Readiness CouncilPhone: (860) 647-5269Web: humanservices.townofmanchester.org/school-readiness

Email:skozey@manchesterct.gov Parents of Preschoolers WorkshopsWorkshops for parents with children ages 3-4. Topics

include: discipline, nutrition, art and music.

Call for details.

Your Community Connection

3 Better Manchester/Youth Development townofmanchester.org

As the warmer weather arrives, many students

begin to anxiously anticipate the summer

break. For middle and high-school aged youth

in Manchester, the vacation period between June

and August offers opportunities not only for rest and

relaxation, but also for engagement in unique, life-

changing experiences. Three town-operated summer

programs, including the

Center for Service

Learning Summer Camp,

Recreation in Leadership

Training, and Summer

Youth Employment pro-

grams, aim to make pos-

itive and lasting impacts

in the lives of area youth.

For students between

the ages of 11-13, the

Center for ServiceLearning (CSL) summerprogram offers powerful

service learning opportu-

nities within an eventful

camp setting. Through-

out the summer months,

CSL participants learn to plan, organize and imple-

ment successful community service projects, while

simultaneously enjoying fun-filled activities such as

crafts, games, swimming and exciting field trips. The

program seeks to not only promote the betterment of

the community, but also to encourage per-

sonal growth, leadership development,

and a commitment to civic responsibility

among its members. While the CSL pro-

gram is offered during the school year to

Bennet Academy students, the summer

camp division is open to all interested mid-

dle-school aged children. Ben McEvoy, a

current Center for Service Learning partici-

pant, recommends the summer camp to

all of his peers. "The program has taught

me the importance of caring for others. It's

really fun to be involved in it, and it feels

good to give back to the community. I tell

everyone about CSL, and my parents are

always happy to hear about the projects

we're doing", he states. Molly Atzbach, a

sixth-grade student and fellow CSL partici-

pant, agrees. "This program is a lot of fun,

and the facilitators are really great. I have

learned so much about the community and what the

community needs", she explained.

For Manchester students in their early teens, a sec-

ond, and equally opportune program is also available

this summer through the town's Recreation De-

partment. The six-week long “RecreationLeader in Training” (RLT) summer program,available to 14 and 15 year olds, is designed to

encourage leadership skills and provide solid

preparation for

possible future

employment

within the de-

partment's Sum-

mer Aquatic or

Summer Camp

program. The

RLT program will

be held from

July 5th through

August 12th,

from 9 a.m to 3

p.m on week-

days. Program-

ming activities will

include workshop ses-

sions focused on

human diversity, emer-

gency procedures, leadership, and job interview

skills. All participants will, in addition, select between

two course track offerings, which includes either the

Rope Course Training or the American Red Cross

Lifeguard Training program. Certification courses in

CPR, as well

as hands-on

experience

at the

Aquatic or

Youth Camp

sites, will

also take

place during

the last

three weeks

of the pro-

gram.

Finally, for

area youth

between the

ages of 15

and 18, ad-

vantageous

summer job placement opportunities are available

through the Manchester Summer Youth Employ-ment and Learning Program. The federally-subsi-dized program, run by Capital Workforce and Capital

Region Education Council (CREC), will enroll 50

qualifying youth based on family income eligibility.

The summer

session lasts

for eight

weeks.

Throughout

the first

week, the

young par-

ticipants re-

ceive

instruction in

employabil-

ity skills

such as re-

sume writ-

ing, time

manage-

ment, and

effective

communica-

tion and teamwork skills. Subsequently, during the

remainder of the program, the youth will spend ap-

proximately twenty to twenty-five hours per week

working in paid internship positions. Available em-

ployment opportunities span across a number of

fields of interest, such as child care, healthcare, and

adult and family services. Participating host agencies

have included ECHN Healthcare, Manchester Pre-

school Center, Manchester Community College,

Dawn Enterprises, LLC, and the YWCA. "This is a re-

ally awesome opportunity for our youth”, said Jen-

nifer Jackson-Wilder, who oversees the program

through the Manchester Youth Service Bureau.

“We've had students who were hired afterwards for

permanent positions. When our participants do well,

there are possibilities for long-term employment".

Learn More About These ProgramsParents and students seeking additional information

regarding the Center for Service Learning and Recre-

ation Leader in Training programs should contact

Robert Topliff of the Manchester Recreation Depart-

ment at (860) 647-3079 as soon as possible, as

spacing for both programs is limited. Applications,

are available at recreation facilities throughout the

town. Those interested in the Summer Youth Employ-

ment and Learning Program should contact the Man-

chester Youth Service Bureau at (860) 647-5213 as

soon as possible for further information and a pro-

gram application.

A Bright Summer for Youth Developmentshining light on summer programs for youth By Christin Fowler

4 Better Manchester/Youth Development

AchievementYouth Service Bureau

Offers Great Ways for Youth to Get Involved

Manchester Youth Service Bureau

Address: 63 Linden Street

Phone: (860) 647-5213

Boys to Men: A site based enrichment pro-

gram designed to provide support to young

men between the ages of 14 and 18 who can

benefit from the guidance, friendship, and life

experiences of adult male mentors in a group

setting.

Council: A ‘rite of passage’ program for boys

ranging in ages 9-18 (separated into age spe-

cific groups). It provides a place where boys

can come together and engage in “guy talk”.

Community Service Program: The purpose

of the community service program is to pro-

vide youth with opportunities to be exposed to

an environment in which they can contribute

positively.

Girls Circle: A program for girls ages 9-18

separated into age specific groups. It is an

opportunity to explore what it means to be a

girl, to exchange ideas, and explore your fu-

ture by doing creative, fun and interactive ac-

tivities.

JOBS (Work Readiness) Program: A sup-

port program designed to prepare youth for

the world of work.

Journey: The Journey program provides

pathways to leadership. It is a service learn-

ing program with an emphasis on environ-

mental education, leadership and facilitator

training.

LINCS Program: Designed to provide youth

with education assistance in a supportive en-

vironment.

Mother-Daughter Circle: A structured sup-

port group to promote a healthy and sustain-

ing bond between mothers and daughters

during the transitional years from girlhood to

young womanhood.

Peer Advocate Team: Peer Advocates are

informed support people for their friends,

peers and the community.

Teen Center: The teen center is open to any

youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who re-

sides in or attends school in Manchester. This

teen safe-haven is a great place to play

games, be engaged in discussion groups,

participate in various programs, and socialize

with friends. Teen Center Hours: 2:30-6:30

p.m. M-F

Manchester Youth Commission: A diverse

group of youth collaborating with local gov-

ernment, in an effort to create open communi-

cation in the decision making process,

making it possible to strengthen the commu-

nity through the voice of youth.

briefsC.O.R.E. Enrichment Students Participate in

Future Problem Solving ConferenceOn March 25 and 26, 2011, forty of Manchester Public Schools bright-

est young fifth and sixth grade students travelled to E.O. Smith High

School in Storrs-Mansfield, CT for two days of high level team compe-

tition with students from all over the state. The young Future Problem

Solvers earned the invitation to attend the 28th Annual Future Problem

Solving Conference through the development of their teamwork skills

in the areas of critical and creative thinking, real-life problem solving,

research techniques, written and oral communication, and interest in

complex societal issues.

Samantha Gates Receives “Power of Youth Voice Award”

At the Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards in January, Sarah Cinquemani,

Manchester Youth Commissioner, presented Samantha Gates the

"Power of Youth Voice Award". Samantha was presented this award

for her valiant effort in tackling the midterm examination schedule

issue. After learning that the typical midterm schedule would be ex-

tended to cover two weeks instead of one, Samantha petitioned stu-

dents to advocate that the midterm schedule be restored to one week.

Her efforts along with other students encouraged the Board of Educa-

tion to maintain the traditional one week exam schedule.

MHS Students to Compete at 2nd Annual CT Hover Rally

Manchester High School’s Technology Education Department's Princi-

ples of Technology class has begun construction on this year's hover-

craft. This is the third craft built by students and all three crafts will be

participating in a rally against several other high school teams. This

year’s hovercraft race will take place on the Connecticut River June

11th at Riverside Park in Hartford. High school teams from Connecti-

cut will be competing against each other at the 2nd Annual Connecti-

cut Hover Rally with full-sized hovercrafts built at their schools. There

will be heat racing from noon until 1:30, followed by a 20 lap En-

durance race. Come see these machines flying over land and water on

a cushion of air!

Financial Literacy Students ReceiveSavings Accounts from Rockville Bank

John T. Lund of Rockville Bank, pictured left, presented twenty-five

dollar start up savings accounts to eighteen financial literacy students

enrolled in the Manchester Neighborhood Academys’ Youth Financial

Literacy 101 course. Students receive savings accounts for achieving

perfect attendance during the eight week course. The course uses the

FDIC’s Money Smart curriculum.

What is Bullying?Bullying is aggressive behavior by a child or a group of

children who take advantage of the power they have to

hurt or intimidate others. Bullying can take many forms:

• Verbal abuse including taunting, gossiping,

mocking, name calling, dirty looks

• Physical abuse including hitting, pushing,

shoving, kicking

• Organized social rejection including exclu-

sion from activities or groups

• Public humiliation

• Threatening racist, religious, or sexist

remarks

• Frightening acts

What are the Harmful Effects of Bullying?Bullying is not a normal part of growing up. Simply put,

bullying hurts and children can experience both short

and long-term emotional consequences when they are

victims of bullying. Camp staff are trained to recognize

both the overt and subtle signs that a child may have

experienced bullying. Parents may also be the first to

notice these shifts in behavior. Warning signs may in-

clude:

• Feelings of unhappiness, loneliness, anxi-

ety, and fear

• Sense of insecurity, both physical and psy-

chological

• Withdrawal from friends and caring adults

• Reluctance to join in activities and fun

• Physical complaints including stomach

aches, nightmares, loss of appetite

Bullying in the Camp SettingCamp is similar to school and other settings in that bul-

lying does occur. Children engaging in new activities,

meeting new friends, establishing varying social

groups at camp, and sharing living quarters with other

campers present challenges to even the most well-ad-

justed child. The good news is that camps are well

equipped to address bullying and help the bully deal

with counterproductive behavior, too. Proven supervi-

sory practices, activities geared to the developmental

level of individual children, and the promotion of a spirit

of inclusivity and caring help children to exert higher

degrees of cooperation and self-control.

How Can Parents Find Out about Camp

Policies on Bullying?Informed parents are best prepared to select a camp

that meets their standards for staff, programs, and

safety. Ask challenging questions of the camp director:

• What is his or her understanding of bully-

ing?

• What procedures are in place to address

bullying situations?

• Will parents be informed if a bullying inci-

dent occurs?

• How are staff members trained to recog-

nize and intervene in bullying situations?

• How are campers instructed to recognize

and deal with bullying?

• How are campers supervised between ac-

tivities?

How Can I Help My Child Deal with

Bullying?

Before Camp Begins:

• Discuss bullying with your child—what it is,

why it is unacceptable, what your child’s

response to bullying should be.

• Tell your child that you expect them to help

a child who is being bullied or excluded.

• Encourage your child to talk to camp

staff-children need support from responsi-

ble adults to address bullying.

• Establish clear expectations about respect

ing others and gaining respect.

• Follow-through with a consistent set of rules

and consequences.

• Spend time with children in enjoyable activi-

ties.

Once Camp Begins:• Listen and communicate regularly once your

child is at camp.

• Reinforce positive behavior with specific

praise such as “Your counselor told me you

controlled your temper when another child

pushed you. That really helped the other

campers not to get in a fight.”

What Can I Do if My Child is Bullied?• Support your child—bullying is not the fault of

the child being bullied.

• Gather information about the incident—who,

what, when, where, how?

• Praise your child for the attempts they have

likely made for resolving the situation.

• Talk with the camp director about conse-

quences for the child being bullied and help

for your child with increased support from

other campers and staff.

• Help your child understand that real friends

are not mean to each other.

What If My Child Bullies?• Try to get a full understanding of what hap-

pened.

• Ask yourself if there have been any recent

changes or negative events in your child’s life.

• Discuss consequences of bullying with the

camp director regarding specific episodes and

the response from camp staff.

• Reinforce your rule that bullying must stop.

• Help your child understand how bullying af-

fects others.

• Cooperate with the camp director and staff to

reinforce positive behaviors in your child.

5 Better Manchester/Health and Safety townofmanchester.org

Understanding

BullyingWithin

The Camp Settingtips for parents

6 Better Manchester/Family Economic Success townofmanchester.org

summer food serviceprogram isFor many low-income children, theend of the school year means theend of nutritious school breakfasts,lunches and afterschool snacks they re-

ceive while in school.

According to the Food Research and

Action Center, only one in six of the

nation’s children who receive free or

reduced price meals during the school

year continue to have access to those

meals when school is out. Children who go hungry

during the summer may be more likely to have health

problems or experience “summer learning loss” — a

setback in skills and knowledge gained during the pre-

vious academic year. Municipal leaders can play a

role in ensuring that youth ages 18 and under con-

tinue to have access to nutritious food year-round by

sponsoring city summer food sites through the Depart-

ment of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program

(SFSP). Because the program is an uncapped federal

entitlement — meaning that there is no limit to the

number of children who can be served — the SFSP is

a particularly useful way for local governments to keep

low-income children healthy and engaged over the

summer and help their families stretch their food

budget in tough economic times. Many cities begin

formulating their SFSP plans now to take full advan-

tage of the program by the time summer arrives.

Sponsoring Summer Food SitesThe SFSP reimburses local government agencies, as

well as schools and nonprofit organizations, for spon-

soring summer food sites. In many cities, parks de-

partments, community centers, health departments

and neighborhood services agencies participate in the

SFSP by providing healthy meals and snacks to low-

income children.

In order for a site to qualify, it must be located in an

area where 50 percent or more of the children who

live in that area are eligible for free or reduced price

school meals, or at least half of the children enrolled

in the program must be eligible. Once the site is eligi-

ble, all of the children at the site can participate.

A number of cities are finding ways to draw upon the

program’s resources. For instance, St. Louis’ Depart-

ment of Human Services sponsors a “School’s

Out” Café that serves breakfasts and lunches to chil-

dren at 80 sites throughout the city. In Baltimore, city

agencies, day camps, community groups and other

sites can apply to

participate in the

program through

the Baltimore Housing

Office of Community

Services.The Office of

Health and Wellness

Promotion oversees the

provision of summer meals

in Detroit.

In 2007, Congress made it easier to take

advantage of the SFSP by extending the

Simplified Summer Food Program to include all

states. This change eliminates complex accounting

requirements, reduces paper work and ensures all

sponsors receive the maximum federal reimburse-

ment.

Promoting Academic Enrichment Although summer food sites are not required to

provide educational activities, most sites use summer

meals as a way to attract children to programs that in-

clude learning and enrichment opportunities to help

prepare them for success during the next school year.

For example, the City of Hillsboro, Ore., couples free,

nutritious meals with arts, sports, reading, science and

other educational activities through its Outpost pro-

gram. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation De-

partment and recognized by the League of Oregon

Cities with an Excellence Award in 2009, the eight-

week Outpost program takes place in a local park and

is one of the largest summer food sites in the state.

With support from a range of public and private part-

ners, Outpost has grown from serving 60 youth per

day to serving more than 300 per day in just four

years.

good eats

Manchester’s SummerFood Service ProgramNick Aldi, the Manchester Public School Food

Services Director, hopes that more struggling

families in the area will take advantage of the

Manchester Summer Food Service Pro-

gram.“During the summer, we want the local

youth to have access to meals that mirror

what they're used to receiving during the

school year”, he explains. The summer pro-

gram also falls during the height of the grow-

ing season, which ensures that the children

will have greater access to fresh fruits and

vegetables at the sponsoring sites. The serv-

ice will be available to all youth ages 18 and

under on weekdays between July 5th and Au-

gust 5th, 2011. Breakfast will be offered from

7:45 to 8:45 am, while lunch will be available

from 11:45 to 12:30 pm. Local participating

sites include the Washington, Nathan Hale,

Robertson, Verplank, Waddell, and Martin ele-

mentary schools.

Purchasing a home is amajor investment and itrequires a lot morethan money. The future homeowner

needs to have a down payment, of

course, and a way to pay the monthly

mortgage.

But buying a

home also

requires

good credit,

knowledge about real estate, and an

understanding of the responsibilities

that come with home ownership.

Community Renewal Team (CRT) has

a program that takes future homeown-

ers all the way through that process,

from saving money for the down pay-

ment to keeping the oil tank filled and

the snow shoveled off the sidewalks.

It’s called the Individual Development

Account, or IDA for short, and it’s de-

signed to provide both funding and

knowledge to help people buy homes.

In addition, participants come to

monthly Savings Clubs to work on

credit repair, develop household budg-

ets and understand the roles of the

realtor, mortgage broker, building engi-

neer and other professionals who are

part of the home-purchase process.

Who is eligible for this program?

Connecticut residents who live in a

household that makes 80% of the

Area Median Income are qualified. In

Manchester, that means $47,656 for a

single person; $54,464 for a house-

hold of two; $61,272 for a household

of three; and $68,080 for a household

of four. The cap rises with

additional household members.

Two years ago, Veronica

Arroyo (pictured here) bought a

two family home in Manchester

on Center Street

and started a busi-

ness, thanks to the

Common Cents

team at CRT. They

helped her retire old

student loans; repair her credit;

open an IDA matched savings

account; and locate other pro-

grams for which she was quali-

fied. She now lives in one half of

the building, rents out the other

half, and applies that rental

income into her business.

Qualified participants receive $2 in matching fundsfor every $1 they save, until the total reaches $4,500.

Growing a Financial Foundation

For information about CRT’s IDA and otherCommon Cents programs, please call

860-560-5149 or email: gainese@crtct.org

Individual Development Accounts empower residents to reinvest in their lives and neighborhoods

INFORMATION SESSIONFirst-Time HomebuyersWednesday, June 22nd 6:30 p.mSpruce Street FirehouseEast Side Public Safety Youth Center153 Spruce Street (Parking available across the street at Nathan Hale School)CRT Common Cents Team will provide an information session to explain the matched savings account and other programs for first-timehomebuyers. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call 860-560-5689.

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Manchester resident

Memorial Day ParadeMemorial Day, May 30th

Main Street, 9:30 a.m.

James Dutch Fogarty Independence Day

Celebration and Fireworks

July 2nd (Rain Date, July 3rd)

Manchester Community College, 4 p.m.

8 Better Manchester/Neighborhoods and Events townofmanchester.org

people and places in your neighborhood East Side Public Safety Youth Center

ribbon cutting ceremony and art exhibit celebration

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of

Pride in Manchester Week. There

will be Pride Committee and independent spon-

sored events and activities for all ages. For ad-

ditional events and details visit their website at:

townofmanchester.org/prideandheritage or the

Town of Manchester’s meeting and events

calendar at: calendar.townofmanchester.org

Concert in the Park, June 4, 5:30 p.m.Free concert with live music.

Location: Center Memorial Park, Downtown Manchester(Rain location: Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road.)

Sponsor: Pride Committee

History Center Tag Sale, June 4-12, 9-4 p.m.Tag Sale to benefit the Historical Society

Location: History Center, 175 Pine StreetSponsor: Historical Society

One-mile Family Hike, June 4, 1 p.m.A free CT Trails Day event. No dogs, please. Explore this

historic 55-acre urban park.

Location: Meet at 39 Lodge Drive (Rain or Shine)

Sponsor: Manchester Historical Society

Annual Art Show, June 5, 10-4 p.m.Manchester Art Association's 37th Annual Art Show in the

Park. Original artwork, jewelry & crafts for sale.

Location: Center Memorial Park, Main Street.

Sponsor: Manchester Art Association

Cemetery History Walk, June 6, 5:30 p.m.A one hour free walk at the East Cemetery.

Location: Meet at Cemetery Office on corner of Harrison and Pearl Streets (Rain or Shine).

Sponsor: Manchester Historical Society

Senior Dance, June 7, 6-9 p.m.Dance to the music of a live band and socialize with friends

old and new. The dance is free, but tickets are required;

they are available at the Senior Center and the Customer

Service area at Town Hall, 41 Center St.

Location: Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike

Sponsor: Pride Committee

People and Places in your Neighborhood,June 9, 5:30-8 p.m.A ribbon cutting ceremony and student art exhibit celebra-

tion for the East Side Public Safety Youth Center

Location: East Side Public Safety Youth Center, 153 Spruce Street. (Park at Nathan Hale School)

Sponsor: Office of Neighborhoods and Families

Strollin' on Main Street, June 9, 6-8 p.m.Travel along Main Street aboard a free horse-drawn wag-

onette; enjoy live music by area musicians and sidewalk

displays by local non-profit organizations. Stop for a bite at

our wonderful downtown restaurants.

Location: Downtown Manchester, Main StreetSponsor: Pride Committee

Manchester Heritage Day, June 11, 10-3 p.m.Free activities for young and old, celebrating the history of

Manchester.

Location: Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road

Sponsor: Pride Committee

SHARE the history, SHARE the art, SHAREthe Fun! 11-4 p.m.Enjoy the following S.H.A.R.E. Events. Free old-fashioned

trolley shuttle between S.H.A.R.E. sites. Begins at Cheney

Hall with stops at all S.H.A.R.E. locations from11-3 p.m.

Sponsor: S.H.A.R.E. CommitteeMary Cheney Library Events, 586 Main St.Time and Activities to be determined

Fire Museum Open House10:30-3 p.m., 230 Pine Street

Tours and Historic Interpreters11-4 p.m., Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road

Tours of the Loom Exhibit11-1:15 p.m., Manchester History Center, 175 Pine St.

Exhibit Tours10-4 p.m., Old Manchester Museum, 126 Cedar St.

Art & Antiques - Plein Air Painting12-2 p.m., Downtown Antique Shops

Lutz Children's Museum12-3 p.m., 247 South Main St.

37th Anniversary New England Fiddle Contest, June 11, 10-6 p.m.Watch and listen to New England's best

fiddlers, ages 5 to 85, compete for cash prizes

and trophies. Enjoy traditional toe-tapping fiddle musicand

jam sessions throughout the day.

Location: Center Memorial Park, Main St. (Rain date, June 12)

Sponsor: Peace Train Foundation, Inc.

Pet Day, June 11, 12-4 p.m."Luv My Pet" Vet Services provides its annual low-cost ($8

per pet) rabies clinic at the Firehouse at 75 Center Street;

all dogs must be on a leash, all cats in carriers. Other rou-

tine shots will be available. Dog licensing at the Town Hall,

$8 for altered dogs, $19 for unaltered dogs. Contact Elease

McConnell at 860-645-5516.

Location: Town Hall/Center Firehouse, 41 Center St.

Sponsor: Town of Manchester

20th Anniversary Pride in Manchester Week June 4-11

Cruisin’ On Main Street

August 7th

Main Street, 11 a.m.-4 p.m..

Join us on Thursday, June 9th, 5:30-8 p.m. to celebrate the phase one renovations to the East

Side Public Safety Youth Center (Spruce St. Firehouse). The evening will include a ribbon cut-

ting ceremony, the People and Places in Your Neighborhood Art Exhibit by Nathan Hale School

Students, along with the opportunity for all those that attend to design their own tile to be in-

cluded as part of a community mural for the center. Light refreshments, live music and ice

cream will be provided. (Some art pieces will be auctioned off to benefit a local charity.)

Forty years ago a

small group of Man-

chester citizens came

together to discuss the state of

social issues in the community.

The group consisted of professionals in the social serv-

ices field and some ordinary citizens who were also

concerned. The group realized that one of the stum-

bling blocks was the lack of communication, particu-

larly between social services agencies. As the

discussion proceeded, it quickly became obvious that

some kind of formal setting could be formed to solve

this problem. The group concluded that an informal

association focused on understanding the nature

of all aspects of community life was needed. It

was also necessary to have an advocacy role for

the community organization to support Manches-

ter’s human service needs. And so began the life

of what is now the Manchester Community Services

Council.

Late in 1972, after a considerable amount of study, the

group developed a proposal to be presented to the

Town Board of Directors calling for the creation of a

Human Services Department, and on May 7, 1973,

during the development of the Town budget, the Board

of Directors passed a resolution creating the Manches-

ter Human Services Department.

Following this success, the study group implemented a

formal process for establishing the Manchester Com-

munity Services Council as a permanent part of the life

of the community. Many agencies and concerned citi-

zens have become members and actively participate in

the work of the Council. Over the years, that work has,

in addition to its effort in establishing the Human Serv-

ices Department, been involved in the development of

such programs as the Early Learning Center, Phone-a

Ride, and the Child Advocacy Team, as well as mer-

chant discounts for elderly persons. In addition, task

forces of the Council have worked on issues such as

mental health, crisis intervention, home health care,

children’s issues, elderly needs, coordination of service

agencies, transportation, substance abuse, and diver-

sity.

In 1978, the Council was formally established as a

public service tax-exempt corporation under the laws

of the State of Connecticut. Any local citizen, as well

as any public service oriented agency, is welcome to

become a member and are invited to participate in cur-

rent advocacy activities. Monthly meetings are held

on the fourth Thursday from September to June at the

South United Methodist Church from 12:00 noon to

1:30 p.m. Meetings provide information on human

service needs. The January and March meetings are

dedicated to facilitate communication with local and

state elected officials to bring items of particular impor-

tance to their attention. An annual Volunteer Apprecia-

tion Luncheon highlights exceptional service of

volunteers in the support of our agencies. A scholar-

ship program has been established for local students

of any age at Manchester Community College in the

name of Eleanor and Ed Coltman who were among the

longest serving of the founding group of the Council.

For questions and membership information, contact:

manchestercommservicescouncil@gmail.com

9 Better Manchester/Community Engagement townofmanchester.org

Forty

years of

strengthening

human

services for

Manchester’s

Citizens

Our Roots

Run Deep

by Phil Susag

Manchester Neighborhood Academyconnect 2Course Schedule Availablefor 2011/2012 Program Year

The Manchester Neighborhood Academy

is a community partnership to connect

local youth and adults to free educational

opportunities in early childhood develop-

ment, heath and safety, community

engagement, youth development and

family economic success. Program

schedules are available online at

naf.townofmanchester.org and also at the

Manchester Town Hall Customer Service

& Information Center, 41 Center Street.

Program schedules will also be distrib-

uted through schools during the month of

May. Registration is on-going and on a

first come, first serve basis. Class space

is limited. You must live, work or attend

school in Manchester to be eligible to

participate. For further information contact

The Office of Neighborhoods and Fami-

lies at 860.647.3089 or the Human Re-

sources Department at 860.647.3102.

Academy Program offerings include;

Financial Ed 101 for Youth, Financial Ed

101 for Adults, Government 101, Livable

Neighborhood 101, Adult Leadership 101,

Community Emergency Response Train-

ing, Citizens’ Police Academy, Youth

Leadership 101, Mother Daughter Circle,

Girls Circle, Boys Council, Bright Start

Workshop, Getting Little Hands and Bod-

ies Ready for School, Simple Activities for

Getting Fit, American Heartsaver

AED/CPR, Bullying, Kid Fit, Open

Airways and Safe Patient Boot Camp

10 Better Manchester/Parks and Recreation

What’s

InsideFacilities & Membership 11

Trails and Parks 12

Special Events 13

Pool Schedules and Programs 14

Swim Lessons 15

Swim Lesson Schedules 16

Children 17

Children and Youth 18

Boomers and Adults 19

Adults 20

Senior Center 21-22

Registration 23

Parks &RecreationSummer 2011

Summer

Parks & Recreation

Program Registration

Begins May 16threcreation.townofmanchester.org

11 Better Manchester/Parks and Recreation - Facilities and Membership recreat ion.townofmanchester.org

RecReation Facilities

Center SpringS Main OffiCeCenter Springs Main Office is located at Center

Springs Park. This building houses recreation person-

nel and serves as the department’s main focal point for

daily administration. In addition, the building is a regis-

tration site for programs and membership.

39 Lodge Drive • Center Springs Park • 647-3084

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Closed Legal Holidays

parkS DiviSiOn OffiCeThe Parks Division Office is located in Public Works

Facility. This office houses park staff and serves as the

department’s main focal point for daily parks

maintenance and administration.

321 Olcott St. • 647-3222

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Closed Legal Holidays

ManCheSter SeniOr CenterThe Senior Center is now part of the Recreation De-

partment. The Senior Center provides a full program of

recreation, social and health programs for Manchester

seniors.

549 East Middle Turnpike • 647-3211

Dates of Operation: Year round

Office Hours: M-F, 8:30-4:30 p.m.

T/Th, 5:30-8 p.m. (3/29 - 6/2)

MahOney reCreatiOn CenterThe Mahoney Recreation Center is located at the west

side of Manchester, adjacent to Washington School.

The center is a registration site for recreational

programs and membership.

110 Cedar Street • 647-3166

Dates of Operation: June-AugustOffice Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

COMMunity y reCreatiOn CenterThe Community Y Recreation Center is located

at the north end of Manchester. The center is a

registration site for recreational programs and

membership.

78 North Main Street • 647-3164

Dates of Operation: June-SeptemberOffice Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. andSa., 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (June to September)

COMMunity y fitneSS CenterThe Community Y Fitness Center is located at the

north end of Manchester. The fitness center offers free

weights, multi-station gym and cardio equipment.

78 North Main Street • 647-3164

Dates of Operation: June-SeptemberSummer Hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sa., 9:00 a.m. -12 noon (June to September)

ManCheSter Skate parkLocated at Robertson Park, adjacent to the tennis

courts, the park is 14,400 square feet and consists of

precast concrete structures. The skate park is unsuper-

vised and skating is at your own risk. Skate park users

must adhere to all posted rules and regulations.

Skate Park Hours of OperationMid April through November

Daily, 10:00 a.m.- Dark

uSe Of Safety equipMent requireDAll skaters are required to wear protective equipment.

Helmets, knee pads and elbow pads are mandatory.

nOrthweSt park anD aCtivity CenterManchester’s premier park, located at the north

end of Manchester (448 Tolland Turnpike), has a

pavilion, observation deck, boundless playground,

sand volleyball courts, walking trails, little league field

and baseball field. Most importantly, this park shares

the waterfront of Union Pond and boasts a picturesque

water view along with breathtaking flower gardens, or-

namental grasses, and wooded walking trails. In

addition, the park is the location for the Recreation De-

partment’s programming offices and activity center.

nOrthweSt park paviliOn & rental infONorthwest Park’s grand pavilion is 55’ in diameter,

open sided and covered with picnic tables, a full

kitchen and prep area, serving windows, and rest

rooms. Adjacent to the pavilion is a 50’ long observa-

tion deck which scales 16’ high and 18’ long over

Union Pond allowing for spectacular sunset views of

Union Pond. Contact the Recreation Dept. at 647-3079

for rental information.

otheR Facilities

ManCheSter rOpeS COurSe, Hillstown Rd.The Manchester Challenge Course is a series of physi-

cal activities and challenges used for personal and

group development. Through these activities, group

members increase their self-confidence, communica-

tion, problem solving and decision making skills as well

as leadership abilities. Groups will develop increased

levels of trust and bonds between members will be

strengthened. Great for various types of groups such

as youth groups, school groups, civic organizations

and corporate groups. For more information contact

Scott Goldsmith at 860-690-2459, or email Sig-

nessx1@sbcglobal.net

Visit us at: www.townofmanchester.org/ropescourse

ManCheSter COuntry Club (860) 646-0226JuniOr Summer GOlf CamPSDiscounts apply for Manchester juniors 17 & under.

Ladies Intro to Golf Clinics will also be on the schedule

throughout the season. These clinics include 1-hour

golf clinics with a complimentary glass of wine in the

Waterview Café after each session. Please call the

golf shop for prices and information.

free GOlf DaySFor Manchester residents will be held on Wed. July 6th

and Wed. October 5th. Tee times will be available 7

days in advance online at www.mancc.com or in per-

son at the golf shop. Please note that the golf course

does not allow jeans, tee shirts or metal spikes.

THe WaTervieW CaféOpen to the public daily for lunch and dinner at 11:30

AM daily. As always you can visit the club’s website for

both golf and café specials at www.mancc.com

Facility MeMbeRshipfaCility paSS fOr aDultS anD SeniOrSvaliD thrOugh auguSt 31, 2011

An Indoor/Outdoor Photo ID Facility Pass is required

and allows use of the recreation centers, outdoor

pools, skate park and the Community Y fitness center

during the summer 2011 recreation season. Senior Cit-

izen passes are also good for access to the Manches-

ter Senior Center and Senior Center programs.

A Facility Pass is for Manchester residents only

and a valid ID is required to prove residency upon

purchase. You must be present when purchasing a

membership for photo ID production. A Facility Pass

can be purchased at any of our registration sites.

faCility paSS feeSAdults (21-54 years) $25

Senior Citizen (55 and older) $5

Adult Guest Day Pool Pass $2

Youth Guest Day Pool Pass $1

Lost Card Replacement Fee $2

faCility paSS fOr yOuth unDer 21 aCCeSS ManCheSter paSSvaliD thrOugh auguSt 31, 2011This free pass program gives Manchester youth under

the age of 21 years old full access to Manchester’s

recreation facilities and public libraries.

Access Manchester Pass is for Manchester residents

only and a valid ID is required to prove residency upon

purchase. You must be present when purchasing a

membership for photo ID production. Access Manches-

ter Pass can be obtained at any of our registration

sites.

12 Better Manchester/Parks and Recreation - Trails, Parks and Communications recreat ion.townofmanchester.org

tRails

trail Mix, a guiDe tO

ManCheSter’S trailS anD

pathwaySThis guide provides trail maps,

trail highlights, parking and

recommended activities for

many of Manchester’s trails and

pathways such as Case Mountain

Trails, Hockanum Linear Trails,

Howard, Porter and Globe Reser-

voir Trails, Charter Oak Green way

and more.

trail Mix ii, a guiDe tO

ManCheSter’S

neighbOrhOOD walkSThis guide is a sequel to Trail Mix, A

Guide to Manchester’s Trails and

Pathways. and offers 13 neighbor-

hood walks, one for each elemen-

tary school district and three others

including walks in the Downtown

area, Senior Center and Manches-

ter Memorial Hospital . You can view

and print out a PDF version of both

guides at: trailmix.townofmanchester.org. Further

questions, call the Rec Department at 647-3084.

paRksCenter SpringS parkLODGE DRIVE, MANCHESTER

This picturesque park features a little league field,

half basketball court, charcoal grills for cookouts, wa-

terfront and hilltop pavilions, small pond for fishing, ac-

cessible fishing piers, play scape and hiking trails.

Center parkMAIN STREET, DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER

Centrally located in Downtown Manchester, this park is

predominately a passive recreation area. The park of-

fers both shuffle board and boccie ball. A prime site for

some of Manchester’s community wide special events,

such as Pride In Manchester Week, Concerts in the

Park and much more.

Charter Oak park

CHARTER OAk STREET, MANCHESTER

One of Manchester’s most active recreational areas.

This park offers lighted outdoor basketball courts, a

lighted softball field, four lighted tennis courts, two

lighted outdoor handball/racquetball courts, two

smaller size softball fields, small pavilion, play scape

and a section of the East Coast Green way bike path.

uniOn pOnD parkNORTH SCHOOL STREET, MANCHESTER

Located across the street from Robertson Park, this

park sits on the waterfront of Union Pond and offers a

boat launch, fishing pier, hiking trails, and a handicap

accessible walking trail.

rObertSOn parkNORTH SCHOOL STREET, MANCHESTER

Another of Manchester’s highly active parks, this park

offers an outdoor swimming pool, outdoor skate park,

softball field, two outdoor basketball courts, lighted ten-

nis courts, shuffleboard and play scape.

weSt SiDe reCreatiOn areaCEDAR STREET, MANCHESTER

Located behind Mahoney Recreation Center/Washing-

ton School, this small neighborhood park‘s recreational

facilities include: outdoor swimming pool, stone dust

walking path, play scapes, outdoor basketball court,

and a lighted practice field for youth sports.

nOrthweSt park448 TOLLAND TURNPIkE, MANCHESTER

Manchester’s premier park, located at the north

end of Manchester, has a pavilion, observation deck,

boundless playground, sand volleyball courts, walking

trails, little league field and baseball field. Most impor-

tantly, this park shares the waterfront of Union Pond

and boasts a picturesque water view along with

breathtaking flower gardens, ornamental grasses, and

wooded walking trails. In addition, the park is the loca-

tion for the Recreation Department’s programming of-

fices and activity center.

Other OutDOOr reCreatiOnal areaSManchester offers many other recreational areas for

both passive and active recreation. For additional

recreational sites,go to:

recreation.townofmanchester.org.

coMMunications

prOgraM infOrMatiOn line • 647-3162Access program information and cancellations 24/7 at

our program information line, 647-3162.

Cancellation Information Press 1

Pool Schedules Press 2

Recreation Centers Press 3

Registration Information Press 4

Special Events Press 5

Further Assistance Press 0

lOOking fOr inStruCtOrS & iDeaSThe Recreation Department is always looking for new

and exciting programs as well as instructors to teach.

Have a class or program you would like to take or

teach? Contact us at 647-3084 to share your ideas.

e-reCreatiOn e-Mail SubSCriptiOnSign up to receive the Recreation Department’s

free weekly e-recreation e-mail service to pro-vide you with timely information about new pro-

grams, facilities and cancellations due to

inclement weather. Register on-line today at:

recreation.townofmanchester.org

frequently requeSteD phOne nuMberSYouth Service Bureau 647-5213

YWCA 645-2240

MHS Student Activities 647-3350

Midget Football 647-9240

Bicentennial Band Shell 649-9213

Bicycle Paths Info/Maps 594-2145

Chamber of Commerce 646-2223

Downtown Special Services 645-2101

Hockanum River Linear Park 402-9908

MARC 646-5718

Senior Citizens Center 647-3211

Manchester Soccer Club 646-8699

Arts Council 647-3167

Wickham Park 528-0856

Manchester PAL 645-5525

MBA Basketball 646-5489

Little League and T-Ball 649-9975

Little Miss Softball 643-1912

Manchester Country Club 646-0103

Manchester Road Race Hotline 649-6456

Cheney Hall 647-9824

Manchester Ropes Course 647-3495

Baseball (12-15 years) 508-4133

ManCheSter MatterS e-Mail SubSCriptiOnSign up for Manchester Matters Email!

Stay informed about events happening in the Town of

Manchester, by receiving periodic emails with news

about voting, taxes, leaf collection, committee meet-

ings, road construction, fire safety, Town jobs, dog li-

censing, special events, and programs offered by the

libraries, schools, health and recreation departments.

Residents and those who work in town are invited to

sign up online at www.townofmanchester.org or call

860-647-5235.

13 Better Manchester/Parks and Recreation - Special Events seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org

special events

4th Of JulySaturday, July 2

Rain date Sunday, July 3

Festivities begin 4:00 pm

Skyline Drive 5:00- 6:30

Mohegan Sun All Stars 7:00-9:00

Fireworks 9:30

Chicken Dinner tickets-$8.00 beginning June 15

annual kiDS fiShing Derby - up tO age 14Fishing for a fun time, come cast your line at this years

annual fishing Derby. This is a free event.

Center Springs Park Pond, 39 Lodge Drive

Saturday, 5/7, 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

fiShing Derby - SeniOrSSaturday, May 7, 2011

7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Salters Pond, Lydall Street

SeniOr Center plant SaleSaturday, May 7, 2011

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A large variety of hanging baskets, annuals, veg-

etables and herbs available for sale at reason-

able prices. All plants grown in the Senior

Center greenhouse and are cared for by senior

volunteers. This is a popular annual event,

come early for the best selection. The sale is

held in the parking lot of the Senior Center, 549

East Middle Turnpike. Prices vary and all pro-

ceeds benefit the Senior Center.

annual SeniOr piCniC

at nOrthweSt park (rSvp)Thursday, September 8

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Rain location: Senior Center

Don’t miss out on this traditional summer picnic.

Hamburgers and hot dogs and all the fixins.

Entertainment TBA. Reservations must be

made at the Senior Center Office.

williaM flOrian fOrMerly Of the

new ChriSty MinStrelS

OutDOOr COnCertfor Baby Boomers & BeyondSee Boomers Page (page 19)

MeMberShip renewal week

at the SeniOr CenterAugust 29 to September 3

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Membership to the Senior Center must be renewed

every year. Take the opportunity to have your mem-

bership card renewed Monday - Friday, between the

hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. during Renewal

Week. Memberships renewed during this time period

will be valid from September 1, 2011 - August 31,

2012. Senior Center membership is open to Manches-

ter residents only. For full membership requirements,

contact the Senior Center at 860-647-3211 or visit our

website: seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org

Open hOuSe - DeMO nightTuesday, September 27

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Community “Y” Recreation Center, 78 North Main St.

$5 discount off of any adult land or water exercise

class if you attend during 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Fitness/exercise/wellness class demonstrations given

every 15 minutes. Come see what we have to offer!

herShey traCk anD fielDSaturday, May 14

10:00 a.m.

Ages: 9 - 14 years old, Coed

Manchester High School Track

Free

14 Better Manchester/Parks and Recreation - Pool schedules and Swim Programs recreat ion.townofmanchester.org

GeneRal inFoRMationManchester’s municipal swimming pools are staffed

with American Red Cross certified life guards. All pools

have bathroom and changing facilities with showers.

All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied

by an adult 18 years and older. In addition, most pools

offer American Red Cross swim lessons, water exer-

cise classes, as well as open and adult swim times. All

pools with the exception of Globe Hollow, offer wading

pool areas for children under 52”.

swiM season schedulePreseason Swimming ScheduleGlobe Hollow will offer preseason hours beginning

June 20-June 24, (Monday-Friday), 3:00-6:00 p.m.,

June 19, 25, 26 (weekends): 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Standard Season Schedule All swimming pools will begin their standard season on

Monday, June 27-Friday, August 19, 2011. See pool

schedules this page. Closed 7/4, Globe open 1-6 p.m.

extended Season ScheduleGlobe Hollow will be the only swimming site open

during the extended season and will begin August 20-

August 28, 2011, 1:00-6:00 p.m.

pools and schedulesThe dates, times and operation of all pools may be

subject to change at the discretion of the Town of Man-

chester.

glObe hOllOw / 100 Spring St.Standard Season Weekday Schedule

9:00-11:20 a.m. Swimming Lessons

11:20-12:20 p.m. Adult Lap Swim

12:30-1:30 p.m. Recreation Camp Swim

1:30-7:30 p.m. Public Swim/Adult LapStandard Season Weekend Schedule

1:00-6:00 p.m. Public Swim/Adult Lap

SalterS SwiMMing pOOl / 103 lyDall St.Standard Season Weekday Schedule

9:35-11:20 a.m. Swimming Lessons

11:20-12:20 p.m. Adult Lap Swim

12:30-1:30 p.m. Recreation Camp Swim

1:30-5:00 p.m. Public Swim

5:00-7:25 p.m. Swimming Lessons

7:30-8:00 p.m. Adult Lap SwimStandard Season Weekend Schedule

1:00-5:00 p.m. Public Swim

5:00-6:00 p.m. Adult Lap

SwanSOn SwiMMing pOOl / 48 n. Main St. Standard Season Weekday Schedule

9:00-11:20 a.m. Swimming Lessons

11:20-12:20 p.m. Adult Lap Swim

12:30-1:30 p.m. Recreation Camp Swim

1:30-5:00 p.m. Public Swim

5:00-5:40 p.m. Adult Lap Swim

5:40-6:50 p.m. Swimming Lessons

7:00-8:00 p.m. Water Exercise ClassesStandard Season Weekend Schedule

1:00-2:00 p.m. Adult Lap Swim

2:00-6:00 p.m. Public Swim

weSt SiDe pOOl / 110 CeDar St.Standard Season Weekday Schedule

9:35-11:20 a.m. (M-Th) Swimming Lessons

9:30-10:30 a.m. (F) Senior Aqua Class

11:35-12:30 p.m. Adult Lap Swim

12:30-1:30 p.m. Recreation Camp Swim

1:30-5:00 p.m. Public Swim

5:00-8:00 p.m. Swim LessonsStandard Season Weekend Schedule

1:00-5:00 p.m. Public Swim

5:00-6:00 p.m. Adult Lap Swim

waDDell SwiMMing pOOl / 163 brOaD St.Standard Season Weekday Schedule

12:30-1:30 p.m. Recreation Camp Swim

1:30-5:00 p.m. Public Swim

5:00-6:00 p.m. Aqua Exercise Class

6:00-7:30 p.m. Public Swim

7:30-8:00 p.m. Adult Lap SwimStandard Season Weekend Schedule

1:00-5:00 p.m. Public Swim (Sat)

5:00-6:00 p.m. Lap Swim (Sat)

1:00-4:00 p.m. Public Swim (Sun)

4:00-7:00 p.m. Adult Swim Lessons (Sun)

wateR classes

hyDrO fitneSS at SwanSOn pOOlHave some fun and exercise all at the same time! Get

a great FULL HOUR workout to music while benefiting

from the water's resistance. Great for all fitness levels

and ages. Build muscle strength, muscle tone and en-

durance without the impact of land exercise. This class

is open to men and women and to youth 12 and older

with parent participation.

Instructor: Leslie Frey

Meets: T/Th, 6/28-8/16, 7-8 p.m.

Location: Swanson Pool

Fee: $75/$94(nr)

liquiD tntDiscover the fun and effectiveness of aquatic exercise.

It's a new way to burn fat and tone your muscles! A

unique experience that will prepare your mind and

body for a great workout and excellent results.

Instructor: Merry Ellen Gasorek, AFAA, OT-L

Meets: M/W, 6/27-8/17, 5-6:00 p.m. , no class 7/4

Location: Waddell Pool

Fee: $75/$94 (nr)

SwiM fOr fitneSS, SwiM fOr lifeSwim 30 consecutive laps by the end of this class.

This swim fitness class is designed for swimmers who

can demonstrate the basic skills required to swim the

crawl stroke. Participants will be evaluated and individ-

ual swim fitness programs designed to help achieve

swimming goals. Make swimming part of your fitness,

swim for life!

Instructor: Lori Dusza

Meets: M/W, 6/27-8/17, 7-8 p.m., No class 7/4

Location: Swanson Pool

Fee: $75/$94 (nr)

Deep water ClaSSDiscover the fun and effectiveness of aquatic exercise.

It's a new way to burn fat and tone your muscles! A

unique experience that will prepare your mind and

body for a great workout and excellent results.

Instructor: Merry Ellen Gasorek, AFAA, OT-L

Meets: T/Th, 6/28-8/16, 5-6 p.m.

Location: Waddell Pool

Fee: $75/$94 (nr)

lifeguarD training COurSeIf you’re 15 or older and looking for a great summer job

or challenging career that’s in demand, the Red Cross

Lifeguarding program is the place to start. Through

videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll

learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and

CPR/AED. Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old

and pass certain swimming requirements. Attendance

at each class is mandatory. Successful candidates will

receive a 2 year CPR/AED certification and 3 year

Lifeguarding certification.

Instructor: Michael Silver

Meets: M-F, 6/20-6/24, 3-8 p.m.

Location: Globe HollowPool

Fee: $155/$195 (nr)

enDuranCe SwiMDesigned for the swimmer who is training for a long

distance endurance swim or a triathalon. Practice

swimming and endurance drills to ready you for the big

event.

Instructor: Lori Dusza

Meets: Saturdays, 7/9-7/30, 10-11 a.m.

Location: Globe Hollow Pool

Fee: $20/$25 (nr)

SeniOr aqua exerCiSe

See Senior Center Pages

aDult SwiMMing leSSOnS

See Swim Lessons Page

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learn tO SwiM general infOrMatiOnThe following pages contain information about swim

lesson registration, class locations and times. All

swim lessons will be held rain or shine unless tempera-

ture drops below 65 degrees. Decisions on class can-

cellations will be made 15 minutes prior to the start of

the class. All classes have an additional 5 minutes built

into its schedule this year which will result in no make

ups for cancelled classes. Note: that the red high-

lighted 10:10 a.m. swim classes are for both the gen-

eral public and children who are registered for the

Summer Recreation Camp program. Campers will be

escorted to and from lessons by camp staff for 10:10

a.m. swim lessons only.

regiStratiOn infOrMatiOnRegistration is in person only and you must be a Man-

chester resident to register. Payment may be made by

credit card cash, check, or money order, (checks

should be made payable to the Town of Manchester).

Upon registering, proof of residency and birth certifi-

cate must be provided for children entering level one

classes. The fee is $25 for the first child, $15 for each

additional sibling per session. Preschool classes re-

quire an age of 3-5 years. Levels 1-6 require an age of

5 and older. Age is determined at start of class. Par-

ents are required to participate in the water with infant,

toddler and preschool classes.

regiStratiOn DateS anD lOCatiOnSIn person registration will begin for all swim sessions

beginning Saturday, June 11, 2011. Those wantingto register on-line can do so beginning Sunday,June 12, 2011. All pools with the exception of GlobeHollow will offer three sessions of swim lessons. Globe

will offer four sessions. Residents can register at the

Community “Y” Recreation Center or the Mahoney

Recreation Center during the specified pool registra-

tion time (see next page for time). During your pool’s

designated registration time, if your class is full, you

can register for a different pool-if that pool has already

had its scheduled registration. Children may not be en-

rolled in more than one class per session. Also, those

attending registration may register only one family

other than their own and must show proof of residency

for both families being registered.

Please note that parents who register the same child

for more than one swimming session on the specified

registration date, take the chance of not placing their

child in the correct level because that child may or may

not pass the initial level that they are enrolled in. If

incorrect placement occurs the parent may call the

Recreation Department and transfer their child into the

correct level assuming space is available in that class.

All classes will try to maintain a teacher to student ratio

of 1:8 (with the exception of infant-preschool) and once

the class meets it’s maximum enrollment, registration

for that class will close. Waiting lists are not accepted

for full classes.

ClaSS DayS anD SeSSiOn DateS

MOnDay thrOugh friDay ClaSSeS

Session 1: June 27-July 8 (no class July 4)

Session 2: July 11-July 22

Session 3: July 25-August 5

Session 4: August 8-August 19 (Globe Only)

MOnDay anD weDneSDay ClaSSeSSession 1: June 27-August 1 (no class July 4)

tueSDay anD thurSDay ClaSSeSSession 1: June 28-July 28

water aerObiCS ClaSSeS anD SwiM ClaSSeS

See Pools and Water Classes Page for Hydro Fitness,

Liquid TNT and Senior Aqua Exercise and More.

aDult SwiMMing leSSOnS beginnerSDesigned for the first time swimmer or for those who

have fear of the water, this class orients the swimmer

to an aquatic environment and creates a sound foun-

dation for aquatic and safety skills.

Instructor: Lori Dusza

Meets: Su, 7/10-8/14, 4-5 p.m.

Location: Waddell Pool

Fee: $30/$38 (nr)

Meets: T/Th, 6/28-8/4, 5-5:40 p.m.

Location: Salters Pool

Fee: $60/$72 (nr)

aDult SwiMMing leSSOnS interMeDiateDesigned for swimmers with some basic swimming

skills and comfortable in the water, this class orients

the swimmer to an aquatic environment and creates a

sound foundation for aquatic and safety skills. Ameri-

can Red Cross standards.

Instructor: Lori Dusza

Meets: Su, 7/10-8/14, 5-6 p.m.

Location: Waddell Pool

Fee: $30/$38 (nr)

aDult SwiMMing leSSOnS aDvanCeDDesigned for swimmers with swimming skills and

comfortable in deep water, this class focuses on swim

technique improvement and endurance swimming.

Red Cross standards.

Instructor: Lori Dusza

Meets: Su, 7/10-8/14, 6-7 p.m.

Location: Waddell Pool

Fee: $30/$38 (nr)

SwiM fOr fitneSS, SwiM fOr lifeSwim 30 consecutive laps by the end of this class. This

swim fitness class is designed for swimmers who can

demonstrate the basic skills required to swim the crawl

stroke. Participants will be evaluated and individual

swim fitness programs designed to help achieve swim-

ming goals. Make swimming part of your fitness, swim

for life!

Instructor: Lori Dusza

Meets: M/W, 6/27-8/17, 7-8 p.m., No class 7/4

Location: Swanson Pool

Fee: $75/$94 (nr)

SixWAYS To SWIMHEALTHYHealthy swimming behaviors are

needed to protect you and kids fromrecreational water illnesses and to help

prevent germs from getting into thepool.

1 Please don’t swim when affected with diarrhea.This is especially important for kids wearing diapers.

Germs can spread into the water and make other

people sick.

2 Please don’t swallow the pool water. In fact, tryto avoid having water in your mouth.

3 Please practice good hygiene. Take a showerbefore swimming and wash hands after using toilets

or changing diapers. Germs on the body end up in

the water.

4 Please take kids on bathroom breaks or check diapers often. Waiting to hear “I have to go”, may be

too late.

5 Please change diapers in a bathroom or lockerroom and not on pool deck or surrounding areas.

Germs can spread to surfaces in and around the

pool and spread illnesses.

6 Please wash child thoroughly (especially the rearend), with soap and water before swimming.

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swiM lesson level descRiptionsinfant, tODDler, preSChOOl (Parent & Child)Developed for children 6 months to 5 years of age, Parent

and child aquatics builds swimming readiness by emphasiz-

ing fun in the water. Parent and child participate in several

guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary

skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking,

back floating, under water exploration and more.

level 1 learn tO SwiMEnter and exit the water safely, submerge mouth, nose and

eyes, exhale underwater (blow bubbles) through mouth and

nose, open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object

held at arms length, show comfort maintaining a front

float/back position, while supported, recover to a standing

position while supported, change direction of travel while

walking or paddling, roll over from front to back while sup-

ported, swim on front and on back while using any combina-

tion of arm and leg actions while supported (5 feet).

level 2 funDaMental aquatiCS SkillSDemonstrate a front/back glide (2 body lengths), Float in a

face-down position, recover from a back float to a standing

position while unsupported, tread water, using arm and leg

motions, in chest-deep water, Swim on front/back using any

combination of arm and leg actions while unsupported (15

feet), Swim on side using an alternating or simultaneous leg

action (5 feet).

level 3 StrOke DevelOpMentIndependently jump into deep water from the side, demon-

strate a head-first entry from the side in a sitting or kneeling

position, submerge and retrieve an object (independently)

from chest-deep water (3 seconds), demonstrate rotary

breathing with body in a horizontal position, demonstrate a

front glide using 2 different kicks (2 body lengths), demon-

strate a survival float in deep water, demonstrate a back glide

using 2 different kicks, demonstrate a back float in deep

water, Tread in deep water, using hand and leg movements,

Demonstrate each stroke for the following distance: Front

crawl (15 yards) Back crawl (15 yards), Butterfly-kick and

body motion(15 feet).

level 4 StrOke iMprOveMentDemonstrate a dive from a compact or stride position on the

side of the pool, Swim underwater (3 body lengths), Demon-

strate an open turn using any stroke on front and back and

push off in a streamlined position, tread water using a modi-

fied scissors, Demonstrate each stroke for the following dis-

tances: Front crawl-25 yards, Back crawl-25 yards Butterfly-

15 yards Breaststroke-15 yards, Elementary backstroke-15

yards, Swim on side using scissor-like kick-15 yards.

level 5 StrOke refineMentDemonstrate a shallow dive from the side, glide two body

lengths and begin any front stroke, swim underwater (15

yards), Demonstrate a tuck and pike surface dive, submerg-

ing completely, Demonstrate front/back flip turns demonstrate

the following strokes: Front crawl-50 yards Back Crawl-50

yards, Butterfly-25 yards Breaststroke-25 yards Elementary

backstroke-25 yards Sidestroke-25 yards, Demonstrate sur-

vival swimming (2 minutes).

level 6 SwiMMing anD Skill prOfiCienCyThis course has 4 components all of which stress endurance

swimming & stroke technique. Personal Water Safety, Life-

guard Readiness, Fitness Swimming, Fundamentals of Div-

ing.

glObe hOllOw SwiM leSSOnSlevel Time Days # Sessions 1 9-9:35 a.m. M-F 1-4

1 9:35-10:10 a.m. M-F 1-4

1 9:35-10:10 a.m. M-F 1-4

1 10:10-10:45 a.m. M-F 1-4

1 10:45-11:20 a.m. M-F 1-4

2 9-9:35 a.m. M-F 1-4

2 9:35-10:10 a.m. M-F 1-4

2 10:10-10:45 a.m. M-F 1-4

2 10:45-11:20 a.m. M-F 1-4

3 9-9:35 a.m. M-F 1-4

3 9:35-10:10 a.m. M-F 1-4

3 10:10-10:45 a.m. M-F 1-4

3 10:45-11:20 a.m. M-F 1-4

regiStratiOn tiMe: 8:00 tO 9:15 a.M.

level Time Days # Sessions4 9-9:35 a.m. M-F 1-4

4 9:35-10:10 a.m. M-F 1-4

4 10:10-10:45 a.m. M-F 1-4

4 10:45-11:20 a.m. M-F 1-4

5 9-9:35 a.m. M-F 1-4

5 9:35-10:10 a.m. M-F 1-4

5 10:10-10:45 a.m. M-F 1-4

5 10:45-11:20 a.m. M-F 1-4

6 9-9:35 a.m. M-F 1-4

6 10:10-10:45 a.m. M-F 1-4

6 10:45-11:20 a.m. M-F 1-4

SalterS pOOl SwiMMing leSSOnSlevel Time Days # Sessions Infant 5:00-5:35 p.m. M/W 1

Toddler 9:35-10:10 a.m. M/W 1

Toddler 9:35-10:10 a.m. T/Th 1

Presch 10:10-10:45 a.m. M/W 1

Presch 10:10-10:45 a.m T/Th 1

Presch 10:45-11:20 a.m. M/W 1

Presch 10:45-11:20 a.m. T/Th 1

1 5:40-6:15 p.m. M-F 1-3

1 6:50-7:25 p.m. M-F 1-3

regiStratiOn tiMe: 9:15 tO 10:30 a.M.level Time Days # Sessions2 6:15-6:50 p.m. M-F 1-3

2 6:50-7:25 p.m. M-F 1-3

3 5:40-6:15 p.m. M-F 1-3

4 6:15-6:50 p.m. M-F 1-3

4 6:50-7:25 p.m. M-F 1-3

5 5:40-6:15 p.m. M-F 1-3

6 6:15-6:50 p.m. M-F 1-3

SwanSOn pOOl SwiMMing leSSOnSlevel Time Days # Sessions 1 9:35-10:10 a.m. M-F 1-3

1 10:45-11:20 a.m. M-F 1-3

1 5:40-6:15 p.m. M-F 1-3

2 9-9:35 a.m. M-F 1-3

2 10:10-10:45 a.m. M-F 1-3

2 5:40-6:15 p.m. M-F 1-3

2 6:15-6:50 p.m. M-F 1-3

3 9:35-10:10 a.m. M-F 1-3

3 10:10-10:45 a.m. M-F 1-3

3 10:45-11:20 a.m. M-F 1-3

regiStratiOn tiMe: 10:30 tO 11:45 a.M.level Time Days # Sessions 3 6:15-6:50 p.m. M-F 1-3

4 9-9:35 a.m. M-F 1-3

4 10:10-10:45 a.m. M-f 1-3

5 9-9:35 a.m. M-F 1-3

5 9:35-10:10 a.m. M-F 1-3

5 6:15-6:50 p.m. M-F 1-3

6 10:45-11:20 a.m. M-F 1-3

6 5:40-6:15 p.m. M-F 1-3

weSt SiDe pOOl SwiMMing leSSOnSlevel Time Days # Sessions Infant 10:10-10:45 a.m. M/W 1

Infant 5:00-5:35 p.m. T/Th 1

Infant 6:15-6:50 p.m. M/W 1

Infant 6:15-6:50 p.m. T/Th 1

Toddler 10:10-10:45 a.m. T/Th 1

Toddler 5:00-5:35 p.m. M/W 1

Toddler 6:15-6:50 p.m. M/W 1

Toddler 6:15-6:50 p.m. T/Th 1

Presch 9:35-10:10 a.m. M/W 1

Presch 9:35-10:10 a.m. T/Th 1

Presch 5:00-5:35 p.m. M/W 1

Presch 5:00-5:35 p.m. T/Th 1

regiStratiOn tiMe: 11:45 a.M. tO 1 p.M.level Time Days # Sessions Presch 5:40-6:15 p.m. M-F 1-3

Presch 6:50-7:25 p.m. M-F 1-3

1 7:25-8 p.m M-F 1-3

2 5:40-6:15 p.m. M-F 1-3

2 6:50-7:25 p.m. M-F 1-3

3 6:50-7:25 p.m. M-F 1-3

3 7:25-8 p.m. M-F 1-3

4 5:40-6:15 p.m. M-F 1-3

4 7:25-8 p.m. M-F 1-3

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pReschool & childRen

partnerS in play tODDler tiMe (1-2 yearS)This summer program is designed to provide young

children with the opportunity to discover learning

through music, movement, and arts & crafts. Children

will experience socialization while parents or care-

givers are present. The class includes Free Play Fri-

days from 9:30am - 11:30am where participants from

all classes are welcome to drop in with their parents or

caregivers to enjoy a less structured class. Siblings

under one year and not mobile are welcome to attend.

Older siblings are not allowed.

instructor: karen Rowelllocation: Center Springs Building, Downstairsmeets: T/Th/F, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.Week 1: Red, White and Blue Week, 6/28-7/1

Week 2: Animal Week, 7/12-7/15

Week 3: Safety Week, 7/19-7/22

Week 4: Nature Week, 7/26-7/29

Week 5: Water Week, 8/2-8/5 (bring suit and towel)

fee: $17/$20(nr) per week

partnerS in play Creative kiDS (2.5-5 yearS)This summer program is designed to provide young

children with the opportunity to discover learning

through music, movement, and arts & crafts. Children

will experience socialization while parents or care-

givers are present. The class includes Free Play Fri-

days from 9:30am - 11:30am where participants from

all classes are welcome to drop in with their parents or

caregivers to enjoy a less structured class. Siblings

under one year and not mobile are welcome to attend.

Younger mobile siblings are welcome for an extra $3.

Older siblings are not allowed.

instructor: karen Rowelllocation: Center Springs Building, Downstairsmeets: M/W/F, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Week 1: Red, White and Blue Week, 6/27-7/1

Week 2: Animal Week, 7/11-7/15

Week 3: Safety Week, 7/18-7/22

Week 4: Nature Week, 7/25-7/29

Week 5: Water Week, 8/1-8/5 (bring suite and towel)

fee: $22/$25(nr) per week

nike tykeS preSChOOlThe Nike Tykes Preschool is accredited by the Na-

tional Association for the Education of Young Children

and licensed by the State of Connecticut. The school

year follows the Manchester Public School calendar.

Children ages 3-5 are served.

Call 647-3168 for information or for a tour of the school

(located at 255 Garden Grove Road). Care 4 kids par-

ticipants are accepted.

Nike Tykes preschool is now managed by the Town of

Manchester’s Human Services Department.

nike tykeS preSChOOl Mini CaMpA preschool/day camp program featuring music and

movement, science, outdoor play, story time, creative

art, snacks and free choice learning centers. Classes

for 3's and young 4's, and older 4's, 5's and 6's. Regis-

tration and fees are per diem - choose your days at

registration. Registration begins on June 1st. Non-resi-

dent registration begins June 13th.

fun Tykes ages 3 and 4meets: M-F, 6/27-7/29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (no class 7/4)fee: $14/$17 (nr) per day

On Our Way Half Day Program ages 4-6meets: M-F, 6/27-7/29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (no class 7/4)fee: $14/$17 (nr) per day

On Our Way full Day Program ages 4-6meets: M-F, 6/27-7/29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no class 7/4)fee: $24/$30 (nr) per day

Start SMart preSChOOl SpOrt DevelOpMentParents work together with their children in a support-

ive environment to learn all the sport basics.

Start Smart BasketballTeaches children (3-5) a variety of basketball skills

including: dribbling/ball handling, shooting, passing,

catching, and running/agility.

instructor: kellie Sheridanlocation: Community “Y” gymnasiummeets: M, 6/20-8/1, 6-7 p.m. (no class July 4)fee: $65/$82(nr) includes equipment

Start Smart SoccerTeaches children (3-5) a variety of soccer skills includ-

ing, dribbling, kicking, passing, trapping and more.

instructor: Caitlin Buzzelllocation: Robertson Park Field meets: T, 6/21-7/26, 6-7 p.m. fee: $65/$82(nr) includes equipment

Start Smart BaseballTeaches children (3-5) baseball skills including: hitting,

catching, throwing etc.

instructor: kellie Sheridanlocation: Robertson Park Field meets: W, 6/22-7/27, 6-7 p.m.fee: $65/$82(nr) includes equipment

tenniS leSSOnS (early SuMMer)Learn to play the game of tennis stressing footwork,

ground strokes, service and volleying. Bring your own

racquet. David Willard, uSTa Certified instructorChildren Beginner Evenings Ages: 4-7meets: M/W, 6/6-6/22, 5-5:30 p.m.location: Charter Oak Tennis Courtsfee: $20/$25 (nr) Children Beginner Evenings Ages: 4-7meets: M/W, 6/27-7/13, 5:00-5:30 p.m.location: Charter Oak Tennis Courtsfee: $20/$25 (nr)

tenniS leSSOnS (SuMMer)Learn to play the game of tennis stressing footwork,

ground strokes, service and volleying. All lessons are

played at the Charter Oak Park tennis courts. Bring

your own racquet. David Willard, uSTa Certified in-structorChildren Beginner MorningsAges: 4-7

Time: M-Th, 9:30-10 a.m.Sessions: 6/20-6/23, 6/27-6/30, 7/5-7/8 (Tu-Fri), 7/11-7/14, 7/18-7/21, 7/25-7/28, 8/1-8/4, 8/8-8/11, 8/15-

8/18, 8/22-8/25

fee: $14/$18 (nr) per session

Children Beginner EveningsAges: 4-7

Time: M/W, 5:00-5:30 p.m.Sessions: 6/27-7/13 (no class 7/4); 7/18-8/3, 8/8-8/24fee: $20/$25 (nr) per session

infant, tODDler anD preSChOOl

parent ChilD SwiMMing leSSOnSSee Swim Lessons Page

school-aGe childRen

JukiDO beginnerSA co-ed self defense course incorporating Judo, Aikido

and karate. The main emphasis is on students doing

their best.

instructor: Master Joaquin Betancourt, IkAlocation: Northwest Park Activity Room Bldg. #1ages: 6-14 meets: F, 7/8-9/16, 6-7 p.m. (