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On-line registration continues for 2017-2018 Cos Cob Pre-school held at the Cos Cob Community Center on Bible Street for resident children ages 3-4. Click here for a brochure. People wishing to register must first provide acceptable proof of Greenwich residency.
For questions on any of our programs, please email the Recreation Division at
recreation@greenwichct.org
. The office at Town Hall is open weekdays, 8 AM to 4 PM, CLOSED Monday, February 20 for President's Day
. Plus, much sports information can be found on our
Recreation Sports Website
in addition to the
Town Website
.
Greenwich Recreation... enjoyable activities, creating memories!
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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| Positive Coaching Alliance
Free Workshops in March
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Coming in March...
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Spring Sports
Youth Softball, T-ball, Baseball Registration
Adult Softball and Pickleball
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Softball Junior Division is for girls ages 7 and 8. This is a coach-pitch league; players will learn the basic skills of the game including throwing, catching, and hitting.
Junior Baseball is an instructional league for ages 8 and 9. Combined player and coach pitching as well as instruction during game-play will be incorporated for continued learning. Girls ages 9 to 14 can participate in the Town's
Babe Ruth Softball League in a 10U, 12U, or 14U program.
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Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
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LiveBarn is here... The rink is now equipped with LiveBarn, a fully automated system broadcasting hockey games using cutting edge technology that follows the flow of the game. View your child's hockey game live or on demand for a monthly fee.
Use the discount code e0a956d7 when subscribing at www.LiveBarn.com
Ice time is available for rent, see the upcoming open ice schedule.
Please call (203) 531-8560 or email the Director,
Rich Ernye.
Public skating sessions are held on the following days and times:
Weekdays 12:00-1:30 PM
Wednesdays & Fridays 3:30-5:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays 2:00-4:00 PM
Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 PM, 7:45-9:00 PM ADULTS only
Fridays 7:30-9:00 PM
The annual Greenwich Town Competition will be held Sunday, February 26, 2017. Entries have closed. There is no public skating on this date.
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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
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The EGCC has many activities planned including, Pickleball, Friday Night Roller Skating, Tennis for Tots, Wednesday Painters Group, Archery Team, Green Moon Children's Art Studio,
Good Dog Training Classes and more.
For additional information on these and other programs, see our February Newsletter.
Mark your calendar...The Old Greenwich Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday, March 11 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
The Civic Center has rooms of varying sizes available to rent for your next party, meeting, or class! Call us at (203) 637-4583 or contact us by e-mail
. The EGCC is located at 90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich.
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| Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center |
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Beginning
Monday, February 6, Open Gym time will be for Greenwich residents only, who must show proof.
Residents may bring a non-resident guest.
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Parks & Recreation
Department Wide News ..... |
| As a reminder, when registering for programs or reserving facilities for the first time in 2017, each Greenwich household will need to provide proper proof of residency for the new year. For complete information on rules and regulations of Parks and Recreation, click here for the Greenwich Town Code, Chapter 7. The next meeting of the Board of Parks and Recreation will be Wednesday, February 22 at 6:30 PM. Much additional information can be found by viewing the Parks and Recreation page of the Town Website. Office hours at Town Hall are weekdays, 8 AM to 4 PM, CLOSED Monday, February 20 for President's Day.
Joseph Siciliano, Director
Greenwich Parks and Recreation
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| Weather Cancellation Information |
Please make note of the Recreation Division's
weather cancellation hotline phone # (203) 861-6100.
Information regarding cancellations and closures is also posted on our
Recreation Sports Website
, where you can also
sign up to get text alerts and/or e-mails
notifying you of changes.
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| Snow Sculpture Contest |
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| Job Openings |
Several positions are posted for spring and summer jobs in Recreation, including but not limited to day camp positions, swim instructors, youth soccer instructors, umpires for girls softball, and substitute pre-school teacher. For more information and to apply, visit the
Human Resources web page
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| Health Department News RADON=Silent Killer |
February is
National Heart Month. Also, the Health Department is offering test kits for radon at a reduced fee through the end of February, while supplies last.
Read more.
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| Senior Center News |
The Greenwich Senior Center has many programs and services available to the Town's mature population. Please click here
for the
February 2017
issue of
The Lantern.
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Special Recreation
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Abilis meets the needs of people with developmental disabilities throughout their lives. Abilis works in schools, civic organizations, and with families throughout Fairfield County. Their events are posted on their
website calendar.
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| Parks & Recreation Foundation |
The Greenwich Parks & Recreation Foundation was set up to receive donations, allowing the community citizens and businesses an avenue to donate to the Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation projects and programs. The foundation is a 501(c)(3). For more information and to donate, visit the
Foundation website
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| Recreation Credit and Refund Policy |
Credit requests for recreation program registration will be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the program. There is a $15.00 administrative fee for credits.
The general policy of the Recreation Division is that we do not process refunds unless a program has been cancelled. Please read all registration information carefully and contact us prior to registering for a program if you have any questions.
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