Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS!
Most fall programs have already begun or are beginning soon. Information is now available for the winter Men's Basketball League, youth basketball programs for Kindergarten through grade 5, and holiday programs. The platform tennis courts are open for those who have purchased season membership. The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink is operating with a full public schedule. Registration is still being accepted for fall skating lessons and hockey. Tickets for Halloween Happenings are SOLD OUT, and Brunch with Santa tickets are selling fast!. Save the date of Friday, November 30 for our
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Town Hall.
Other town-wide community events are listed in our
Special Events Calendar. If you have not yet seen our new website, please click on the button below!
Greenwich Recreation... We make your free time, fun time!
Best Regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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Click here for the schedule of hours and fees of the skatepark located at the foot of Arch Street.
National Alliance
for Youth Sports
Greenwich Parks and Recreation is a member organization of
NAYS. Staff and volunteers who coach with the Town's Recreation programs receive free on-line training. Read the latest
News and Updates with information on concussion concerns.
NAYS... better sports for kids, better kids for life!
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Youth Basketball
Registration is now open for
Girls Basketball for grades K-2 and for
Co-ed Basketball for grades K-5. The Girls Basketball program is held at the International School of Dundee. Participants in the Co-ed program have two location options. Those in grades K-4 may register to play at the BWGCC or ISD and participants in grade 5 will play at ISD. All programs are held on Saturdays beginning November 17.
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Adult Fall Sports
There is still room for participants in the
2018-2019 Co-ed Volleyball League. All games will be played on Tuesday evenings beginning in October at Western Middle School.
Registration for
Platform Tennis membership is open. The membership fee for the six-month season is $325.00. We now offer three-month season memberships for a fee of $180.00 each season. A discount rate is available for Greenwich residents with a Senior Park Pass.
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Our annual
Brunch with Santa
event will be held Sunday, November 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. Tickets are being sold online for residents only. Enjoy a delicious brunch and be entertained while waiting for Santa to arrive. Tickets are $18.00 per person, free for children under 2 years old. Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. Download the flyer and registration form
here
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We wish to thank the following sponsors:
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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
The EGCC has several on-going programs including
Greenwich Archery,
Green Moon Children's Art Studio, Wednesday Painters, and
Friday night roller skating. Special Events in November include the Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show, the Pigeon Show, and Brunch with Santa. For additional information on these and other activities, see our
October Newsletter. Call for open gym hours.
The EGCC 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
The BWGCC fall season is underway.
Jack Rabbits Gymnastics has classes offered for youngsters.
The Dance Pointe has many programs on-going throughout the year.
Youth Basketball Clinics will be held for ages 5-10 years.
Yoga classes on offered on several weekdays at varying times.
Pickleball is offered for adults on a drop-in basis on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12 noon and on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m.
Open gym hours are available for basketball and other activities; see the schedule on our website. For general program information, download the
BWGCC Brochure. The BWGCC is available for rent and located at
449 Pemberwick Road; phone
203-532-1259.
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Ski and Snowboard Lessons
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In cooperation with Greenwich Recreation, Thunder Ridge Ski Area is offering ski and snowboard lessons at a discounted rate when registered through the Greenwich Recreation office. Participants provide their own transportation. Checks must be made payable to "THUNDER RIDGE" but mailed to: Greenwich Parks and Recreation. Lessons are for skiers and snowboarders, first grade and up.
Freestyle Program is for upper level snowboarders, third grade and up. For more information and a registration form,
click here. Complete registration with payment is due to Greenwich Parks and Recreation no later than December 17, 2018.
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Health Dept. News
Special Recreation
The Stamford JCC has several inclusion programs for the fall, such as, ArtWorks, Unified Sports, and Teen Cycling.
Read more.
Abilis meets the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Their events are posted on their
website calendar.
Greenwich Special Olympics offers sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual or physical challenges.
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Farmers Market
The
Greenwich Farmers Market is open every Saturday through November from 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at the municipal parking lot at the corner of Horseneck Lane and Arch Street.
Please bring your re-usable bags as the plastic bag ban is in effect!
Senior Center News
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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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Griffith E. Harris Golf Course
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Greenwich residents are welcome to join the course whose membership fees are very low. Those that do not become members may still play at the course although green fees are higher than they are for members. All fees, contact information, on-line reservation instructions, etc... are shown on the course
website.
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Parks & Recreation Department Wide News...
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Greenwich residents are required to provide proof of residency once per calendar year for all Parks and Recreation programs. The primary family member is required to provide two current proofs of Greenwich residence. Family members participating in a program who are over 25 years of age require one current proof of Greenwich residence. Acceptable proof documents with resident name, date and Greenwich address are as follows: residential lease; utility bill (gas, electric, water, oil); cable, telephone, or internet bill (not cell phone); credit card or bank statement (no mortgage statement); driver's license or DMV CT State ID. Family members participating in a program who are under 25 years of age, require a copy of birth certificate, passport, or guardianship on file.
For non-residents, the primary family member as well as all participating family members who are over 25 years of age must provide identification and proof of address. Non-resident participants under 25 years of age, require a copy of birth certificate, passport or guardianship. Thank you!
The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is generally open for business hours on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. 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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