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Ashford Activator summer 2011

Parks & recreation, Babcock Library, Youth services, Ashford senior Center

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General InformationA NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR: Greetings! We need to share about two great things that have happened!The Hoops Scoop.Thank you to all the players, parents and volunteer coaches who gave their best to the Ashford Basketball teams this winter. We sponsored 9 basketball teams in 4 leagues and an instructional program that totaled almost 100 kids passing, shooting, defending, fast breaking, faking, driving and improving over the 4-month season. I hope the experience built their confidence, taught them some life long lessons, and instilled a love for the game.The most outstanding highlight of the season came in the Tournament Championship game for the 7th and 8th grade girls hosted here in Ashford. Coach Andy Fesenmeyer and assistant Keith Lyons and the Jr. High Girls Rec. team faced a tall and tenacious Windham team. At the half, the scoreboard showed a 10-point deficit for Ashford. Our team came back on fire in the second half with an effective full court press, and a 40-point scoring frenzy led by Ali Kuzara. Final score was Ashford 59, Windham 46. The victory was especially sweet for coach Andy Fesenmeyer who dedicated the past 6 winters to coaching this group of girls. Andy will retire from coaching Rec. Basketball after this season since his youngest daughter will be moving on to High School. Thank you Andy for your leadership, devotion, inspiration and commitment and congratulations on your teams outstanding final performance. The victory was especially sweet and historic for me as the Rec. Director, because we have been hosting a tournament here in Ashford for the past 10 seasons and it was the first time I had the distinct pleasure of handing out first place trophys to Ashford kids! Hurray and Three Cheers!

Kris Cotes Eagle Scout ProjectAshford residents and the Park and Rec. Department were the fortunate beneficiaries of Kris Cotes Eagle Scout project. He spearheaded a bridge building project to cross a wetlands area on the purple dot trail at Ashford Memorial Park. Kris planned, organized, designed, and recruited donations of materials. Boy Scout leaders, and Kris, led the work crew known as

Troop #92 in constructing and installing the two bridges. The bridges are stable, secure, and functional and have expanded the perimeter trail at the park and access to the Mount Hope River. We plan to add some signs and a bench and picnic table on the trail this summer and we hope that many residents will check it out and enjoy this nature trail. Thank you very much and congratulations to Kris whose project and presentation were accepted by the Council. The Eagle Scout Ceremony to recognize his achievements will be held on June 18th. Kris is a senior at Windham Tech who will also be graduating in June and plans to pursue further education at New England Technical College and is interested in the National Guard. Please check out all the programs, trips, activities, concerts and camps that the Recreation Department, Babcock Library, Senior Center and Social Service Department have to offer. We are your Ashford Activators! Have a Safe and Healthy Summer. Take Lots of Time to Recreate! Sherry York, - Director

Table of ContentsGeneral Information ......................................2Concerts ............................................................4Bus Trips ...........................................................5Adult Programs ...............................................6 Womans Doubles Tennis League ...........6 Yoga ................................................................6 Golf ..................................................................7 Recreation Registration Form .................7Youth Services ................................................8Youth Programs ..............................................9 Swimming Lessons ......................................9 Bike Camp ......................................................9 Preschool Camp ...........................................9 Art in the Afternoon ............................... 10 Make Your Own TuTu .............................. 10Senior Programs .......................................... 11Babcock Library .......................................... 14Ashford Farmers Market ........... Back Cover

Eastern CT Recreation Basketball League 7th and 8th Grade Girls West Division Champs

Front Row: Kristine Zlotick, Kaitlyn Lyons, Megan Reiser, Allie Kuzara, Cailyn Balogh, Back Row: Coach Andy Fesen-meyer, Kaitlyn Campbell, Danielle Brita, Laina Fesenmeyer,

Assistant Coach Keith Lyons

Boy Scout Troop #92 at Work Building Bridges. Assistant Troop Leader Greg Boucher, Aaron

Smith, Shane Young, Tyler Smith, Kris Cote, Tyler Metsack, Nord Yakoleff, Steve Young.

Troop Leader Keith Lipker (not pictured)

Kris Cote

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Concerts

Ashford Parks and Recreation Proudly Sponsors the Following Entertainers!

Tuesday Nights, 6:30 pm, at Pompey Hollow Park!

July 12th T-BONE Back by popular demand is T-Bone one of Ashfords favorite Family/Childrens performers with lots of folk and com-edy songs and plenty of hands on fun for kids of all ages. T-Bone is a musical pied piper and will deliver a full-con-tact performance you wont soon forget! Come, listen, and enjoy its guaranteed youll feel better after spending an evening with T-Bone.

July 19th TIME MACHINE This band is a classic rock cover band performing Rock and Roll music from the 1960s through the 2000s, playing everything from the Beatles to Bono. Time Machine focuses on well known high-energy rock standards mostly writ-ten and or performed by inductees to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The band is comprised of four life long musicians who will treat you to some of your favorite tunes from Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bruce Springsteen, Marshall Tucker, Allman Brothers, U2, Green Day, and more.APRC welcomes Time Machine to our concert series for the first time!

July 26th STONE CANYONThis band has been rated one of New Englands Best Country Bands and is returning to the Ashford stage. These experienced entertainers will mix popular old favorites with the current country hits of today. Known for their excep-tional vocals and musicianship; band members includes: Terry Sutton, pedal steel and fiddle; Bruce Badner, bass and vocals; John Kanyon, lead guitar and vocals; and Ashfords own Norm Lachance, drums and vocals.

Aug. 2nd MACTALLA MORHard driving, Celtic music for the masses MacTalla Mor is a compelling and energetic group that mixes traditional Celtic roots music with Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Calypso and Fusion. Touring all over the United States and Canada, they are a one of a kind powerful group made up of multi-instrumentalists and vocalists that bridge the gap between past and present. You wont want to miss this very exciting and entertaining high-energy group that features award winning pipers and world-class sound! Please visit their website at: mactalla.com. Grant funding from the CT Com-mission for Arts and Tourism has helped sponsor this concert and bring MacTalla Mor back to Ashford for the 2nd year!

Aug. 9th SHADED SOUL BANDThis high-energy band is sure to delight and engage you with their versatility. Motown, R & B, Rock Swing and Soul Music are all part of their repertoire. They boast one of the hottest rhythm sections a funktified horn ensemble and vocalists that captivate the audience. Their return to Ashford is long over due. We enthusiastically welcome back Renee Prescott and the pure