Acton Recreation Department E-Newsletter - Monday, April 29, 2019

Acton Rec. Center

NARA Park

Town Fields

GREETINGS FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT ACTON RECREATION! Building a sense of community through quality recreation! That's what our mission is. Whether you are birding at NARA Park, playing a soccer game at one of our many fields, painting or working out at the Rec. Center or looking for a place to hold your special event, we're here for you! Our e-newsletter is packed with information. Below, you will find: Upcoming May - June programs broken down into youth, adult and family programs. Bus Trips Community Gardens Fields and Facilities Camp Acton NARA Park Beach Membership NARA Summer Camp for ages 4-15 Red Cross Swim Lessons NARA Park Summer Events Community Connections Contact Us!

UPCOMING MAY - JUNE CLASSES

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PROGRAM BOOKLET. Click here for more details and/or to register.

NEW! ACTON RECREATION SPRING PROGRAM VIDEO Click here to view the video. Thank you ActonTV for all the great work!

YOUTH PROGRAMS Click here for more details and/or to register.

Toddler & Me - Ages 2-3 Tuesdays, May 7 - June 4 , 10-10:50 a.m. at the NARA Bathhouse, $20

Mini Picassos - Ages 2-3 Fridays, June 14 - July 19 (no class 7/5), 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the NARA Picnic Pod, $25

Kiddie Soccer - Ages 4-5 Session 2: Thursdays, May 2-30, 10-10:50 a.m., NARA Upper Fields, $55

Super Soccer Stars, Ages 2-7 All classes held at the Robbins Mill Rec. Area Session 1: Ages 3-4, Saturdays, May 11-June 22, 9-9:45 a.m., $150 Session 2: Ages 2-3, Saturdays, May 11-June 22, 9:50-10:30 a.m., $150 Session 3: Ages 4-5, Saturdays, May 11-June 22, 10:35-11:25 a.m., $150 Session 4: Ages 5-7, Saturdays, May 11-June 22, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $150

T-Ball Clinic - Ages 3-6 Session 1: Saturdays, May 4-June 15 (no class 5/25), Robbins Mill Rec. Area, $103

Basketball for Ages 3-6 Session 1: Saturdays, May 4-June 15 (no class 5/25), 1:30-2:30 p.m., Robbins Mill Rec. Area, $103

Junior Tennis Classes Ages 8-12 Session 1: Ages 8-10, Thursdays, May 2-30 , 4:00-5:00 p.m., Elm Street Tennis Courts, $90 Session 2: Ages 9-12, Thursdays, May 2-30 , 5:00-6:00 p.m., Elm Street Tennis Courts, $90

MARTIAL ARTS - Little Dragons (4-6), Young Tigers (7-12) All classes held at Chinese Martial Arts in Acton Many various classes offered May through August. All session have six classes. Little Dragons for ages 4-6 are $100 per session, and Young Tigers for ages 7-12 are $114.

OLDER TEENS & ADULT PROGRAMS Click here for more details and/or to register.

Line Dancing for Ages 15+ All classes held at DL Dance Studio in Boxborough Session 6: Wednesday, May 1-June 5 , 6:30-7:30 PM, Beginner, $60

Ballroom Dancing for Ages 15+ All classes held at DL Dance Studio in Boxborough Session 3: Tuesdays, April 30-June 4 , 6:30-7:30 PM, Waltz, $60

American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED for Ages 16+ Class will be held at the Acton Rec. Center Session 3: Tuesday, May 21 , 6:00-10:00 p.m., $65

Introduction to the Game of Golf - Beginner and Advanced All classes held at Rods Golf Improvement in Littleton Center All sessions are $120 each. Beginner Level Session 3: Mon., June 17-July 22 , 6-8:00 p.m. Session 4: Wed., June 5-July 17 (no class 7/3), 6-8:00 p.m. Advanced Level Session 2: Tuesdays, May 14-June 18 , 6-8:00 p.m. Session 3: Tuesdays, June 25-June 30 , 6-8:00 p.m.

Barre for Dance & Fitness All classes held at Gina's Dance Studio in Boxborough. All sessions are $70 each. Session 5: Tues., May 7-June 11 , 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session 6: Weds., May 8-June 12 , 9:30-10:30 a.m. Session 7: Thurs., May 2-June 6 , 9:30-10:30 a.m. Session 8: Fri., May 3-June 7 , 9:30-10:30 am.

Zumba Fitness All classes held at Gina's Dance Studio in Boxborough. All sessions are $70 each. Session 8: Tues., May 7-June 11, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Session 9: Wed., May8-June 12 , 6:45-7:45 p.m. Session 10: Thurs., May 2-June 6 9:30-10:30 a.m. Session 11: Sat., May 19-June 15 (no class May 25), 9:30-10:30 a.m. Session 12: Sun., May 19-June 30 (no class May 26), 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Beginner & Intermediate Outdoor Tennis All classes will be held at the Elm Street Tennis Courts. Session 1: Beginners, Tuesdays, April 30-May 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $90 Session 2: Intermediate, Tuesdays, April 30-May 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $90

Co-Ed Pick-up Soccer Session 1: Tuesdays, April 23 - August 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Concord Road Field, $40

Pick-up Indoor Basketball Open to adult men and women - Pre-registration is not required--player pays $6 at check-in by check or credit card only. Location: Carlisle School Corey Gym, 83 School Street, Carlisle Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 5-June 13 (no game 6/4) from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Adult Biking-Back on Track Session 2: Thursdays, June 6-July 25 (no ride 7/4), 8:15-9:45 a.m., meet at NARA Park, $30

Mat Pilates & Stretch Session 2: Thursdays, June 12-July 24 (no class 7/3), 1-2 p.m., Acton Rec. Center, $62

Guided Forest Therapy Walk Session 1: Sunday, June 9, 1-3 p.m ., Acton Arboretum, $33

Forest Bathing for Dog Owners Session 2: Sunday, June 2, 1-3 p.m., Acton Arboretum, $26

Morning Forest Bathing Session 1: Thursdays, May 16-June 6 , 7-8:15 a.m., Acton Arboretum, $78

Spring Migrant Walk at Mt. Auburn Cemetery Wednesday, May 8, 6:00-11:30 a.m., departure via carpool from the Acton Town Hall to the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, $30

Birding in Acton WAIT LIST ONLY Thursdays, April 25-May 16, 7-9 a.m., first class meets at the Acton Town Hall lobby, other classes at various conservation lands in Town. $30

MULTI-AGE - FAMILY PROGRAMS Click here for more details and/or to register.

Russian Wooden Toys Friday, May 17 , 6-9 p.m., Acton Rec. Center, $65 (includes materials)

Fishing Derby at NARA Park Sunday, May 19 9:00 to Noon $5 per angler Register online at actonrec.com

BUS TRIPS Click here for more details and/or to register.

Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruise Saturday, June 15 $110 per person Foster's Downeast Clambake Thursday, July 25 $87 per person

Seven Seas Whale Watch Saturday, August 24 $110 per person Martha's Vineyard Thursday, September 12 $95 per person

COMMUNITY GARDENS

Community Gardens - 2019 Season Community Gardens plots are available (one per household address and/or person) based on a first-come first-served basis. If you are interested in utilizing a plot for this coming garden season, you may stop by the Cemetery Department office located at the Kennedy Building, Woodlawn Cemetery, 104 Concord Road during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday to see what plots are available at our three Community Gardens. Please ask for Kim. Click here for more information.

TOWN PARKS AND FACILITIES

We are now accepting Facilities Use Applications! Are you looking for a perfect location for that special event? NARA Park has a beautiful Picnic Pavilion, Bathhouse Pavilion as well as tent areas. Acton Recreation also permits use for Town fields. Click here to view all the facilities and/or submit inquiry for use .

Fields and Facilities Inquiry Page 1

CAMP ACTON

A great local place to recreate! There are seven campsite locations available for overnight camping permit required. Camp Acton is located off Pope Road via road access gate to Camp Acton. In order to use Camp Acton for overnight camping, a permit application must be completed. RATE IS $25 PER SITE.  Camp Acton Permit Form may be obtained on online at www.actonma.gov/recreation

NARA PARK BEACH MEMBERSHIP

NARA SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN Visit Actonrec.com to register online. Paper registration is also available.

Week 1 June 24-28 Disney Week

Week 2 July 1-5 (no 7/4) Around the World Week

Week 3 July 8-12 Pirate Week

Week 4 July 15-19 Superhero Week

Week 5 July 22-26 Olympics Week

Week 6 July 29-Aug. 2 Carnival Week

Week 7 Aug. 5-9 Ninja Warrior Week

Week 8 Aug. 12-16 Harry Potter Week

Week 9 Aug. 19-23 NARA's Got Talent Week

Week 10 Aug. 26-30 Color Wars Week

RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS

NARA PARK Did you know that we offer Red Cross Group Swim Lessons at NARA Park for Levels 1-3. Classes are available for ages 4-17. Group lessons are $60 per session week. Click here to register.

2019 NARA EVENTS

Chinese Music & Dance Night Friday, June 14

Beach Party Blast featuring Dell Smart & Exit-In Saturday, June 22

Classical Music in the Park Wednesday, June 26

Kashmir Led Zeppelin Show Ticketed Concert Friday, June 28

July 4th featuring Family Fun, Blushing Brides & Fireworks Thursday, July 4

Hal McIntyre Orchestra: Tribute to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra Ticketed Concert Friday, July 12

Acton's Own... Moondrive Wednesday, July 17

Best Friends Girl The Cars Experience! Ticketed Concert Friday, July 19

Jumpin' Juba Wednesday, July 24

Yellow Brick Road-Elton John Tribute Ticketed Concert Friday, July 26

Into the Mystic-Van Morrison Tribute Ticketed Concert Friday, August 2

Don't Tell Jack! Wednesday, August 7

Tusk-Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Ticketed Concert Friday, August 9

Loose Connection Band August 14

Tony Funches, former lead singer of The Platters Wednesday, August 21

Foreigners Journey Ticketed Concert Friday, August 23

Food & Floyd Fest featuring Gilmour's Breakfast Ticketed Concert Saturday, September 7

OUR GREATEST APPRECIATION TO OUR 2019 SPONSORS AS OF APRIL 29! THANK YOU!

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Town of Acton Recreation Department | 978.929.6640 | Our office is located at: 50 Audubon Drive (off High Street opposite Faulkner Hill Dr.) Mailing address: 472 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720 Maura Haberman, Event & Program Coordinator Melissa Rier, Recreation Coordinator Mary Lou Repucci, Office Manager recreation@actonma.gov | www.actonma.gov/recreation www.actonrec.com WE ARE ON FACEBOOK! LIKE US!  NARAParkActon acton.recreation Follow us on Twitter!