Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS!
This issue offers a bird's eye view of summer activities, plus detailed information on the Dorothy Hamill Rink, indoor soccer and other activities at the Civic Centers, Snow Sculpture contest, and general Parks and Recreation items. The Health Department and Conservation Commission have some helpful information for you, as well.
As a reminder, proof of Greenwich residency is required
once
each calendar year for all Parks and Recreation programs. The primary account holder is required to provide two current proofs of Greenwich residence. Acceptable forms of proofs with resident name and Greenwich address are as follows: residential lease, utility bill (gas, electric, water, oil), phone, internet and/or TV service bill (NO cell/wireless phone bills), credit card or bank statement (NO mortgage statement) or valid Driver's License or CT State ID card.
All participants, under 25, require a birth certificate or passport on file.
All non-residents must provide identification and proof of address. Thank you!
Greenwich Recreation... We make your free time, fun time!
Best Regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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Information is now available for our summer camp programs such as
Kamp Kairphree for ages 5-12; Greenwich Adventurers for ages 8-15; and Music and Art Camp for those children entering grades 4 through 8. Registration for these programs begins
online for Greenwich residents April 1. Register prior to June 1 to pay the early bird discounted rate!
We will also be offering a
Skatepark Ramp Camp at our newly constructed concrete skatepark,
Swim Lessons at the new Greenwich Pool in Byram Park, and
Summer Soccer Clinics. We will be providing more information on these and other programs at
Greenwich Public Schools Summerfare on January 24.
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Indoor Soccer Striker Clinic
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We have teamed up with SOCCER EXTREME to provide winter soccer clinics for children. A new
Striker Clinic program has been added for ages 7-10 on Wednesdays beginning January 17 from 5:00-6:00 PM. Limited openings still remain for the clinic held on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Registration for indoor soccer for youth at
Eastern Greenwich Civic Center is now available at
SoccerExtreme.com by clicking on
Find a Program.
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Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
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Sorry, but registration for Session 2 of Skate School is closed. You can still take a private lesson or skate during a public session! The
DHSR Brochure provides complete information on rink programs, hours of operation, fees, and more. Download important information on
concussion safety. For a list of stick and puck sessions,
click here.
Registration is also available on
EntryEeze.com for the 2018 Greenwich Town Competition to be held Sunday, February 25.
Read more.
The rink will be closed for public skating on February 25.
The
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink is located on Sue Merz Way, off Sherman Avenue;
phone (203) 531-8560. The rink is equipped with
Live Barn, which can broadcast sporting events taking place at the rink. Use the promo code
e0a9-56d7
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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
The EGCC has much lined up for January including Friday night Roller Skating,
Tennis for Tots,
Greenwich Archery, Green Moon Children's Art Studio, Wednesday Painters Group, and more. For additional information on these and other activities, see our
January Newsletter. Limited openings remain in Session II of the
Pickleball Clinic for adults which begins February 10.
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
email. Download a
Civic Center Brochure. The EGCC is located at
90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich.
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Bendheim Western Civic Center
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Cos Cob Preschool
Registration is open for the 2018-2019 school year. The preschool program, licensed by the State of CT, is for 3 and 4 year-olds. Download a
flyer. Register
online
or at the EGCC.
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The Conservation Commission would like all property owners to contact their landscape professionals to let them know about an
educational workshop on healthy yard maintenance. Healthy yards not only benefit the property owners, but also those who maintain them. This workshop will arm your landscape professional with knowledge which will set their company apart from competitors. All attendees will be recognized on the Town's website listed as an environmentally conscious company. The workshop will be held
Wednesday, January 31 from 1:00-3:30 PM at the Garden Education Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob. For more information, call (203) 622-6461 or email
Aleksandra Moch.
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Special Recreation
Abilis meets the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Abilis works in schools, civic organizations, and with families throughout Fairfield County. Their events are posted on their
website calendar.
The Stamford JCC has several recreation inclusion classes offered this winter;
read more.
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Health Department News
The Health Department is offering reduced fee
radon test kits through the end of February. Make sure your home is safe! Plus, read their important information regarding this season's
influenza activity.
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Credit & 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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Parks and Recreation Foundation
The
Greenwich Parks and 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).
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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 emails notifying you of changes.
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Parks & Recreation Department Wide News...
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The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is generally open for business hours on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For information on park, beach, and tennis passes,
click here. You can also call (203) 622-7817 or email
gnpnr@greenwichct.org. 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, January 24 at 6:30 PM, at the Keegan Conference Room at Town Hall. Much additional information can be found by viewing the Parks and Recreation page of the
Town Website.
Joseph Siciliano, Director
Greenwich Parks and Recreation
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Greenwich Parks & Recreation | Recreation Division | (203) 618-7649 | Recreation@greenwichct.org
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