FEBRUARY 28, 2019
ACTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT E-NEWSLETTER
Building a sense of community through quality recreation.
Acton Rec. Center
NARA Park
Town Fields
OUR SPRING SUMMER PROGRAM BOOKLET HAS BEEN RELEASED
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PROGRAM BOOKLET.
NEXT UP...GET READY FOR APRIL SCHOOL VACATION - Click here for more details and/or to register.
Don't delay, register today--our vacation programs are filling up!
SPRING PROGRAMS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Young Artists - Ages 6-9
Tues-Fri, April 16, 17, 18, 19 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Rec Center. $20.
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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 1 - July 19 (no class 7/5), 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the NARA Picnic Pod, $25
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Kiddie Soccer - Ages 4-5
Session 1: Mondays, April 29 - May 27, 3:30-4:20 p.m., Robbins Mill Rec. Area, $55

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
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T-Ball Clinic - Ages 3-6
Session 1: Saturdays, May 4-June 15 (no class 5/25), Robbins Mill Rec. Area, $103
Gymnastics for Toddlers-Ages 1-2 & Preschoolers, Ages 3-5
All classes head at Gymnastics Academy of Boston, 12 Keefe Road, Acton
Session 1: Toddler - Tuesdays, April 9-May 21 (no class 4/16), 9:10-9:55 a.m., $156
Session 2: Toddler - Thursdays, April 11-May 23 (no class 4/18), 9:10-9:55 a.m., $156
Session 1: Pre-School - Thursdays, April 11-May 23 (no class 4/18), 9:10-9:55 a.m., $156
Session 2: Pre-School - Wednesday, April 10-May 22 (no class 4/17), 9:10-9:55 a.m., $156
Mini-Hawk (Baseball, Basketball & Soccer), Ages 4-6
Session 1: Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 9:00-noon, Robbins Mill Recreation Area, $189
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
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Skateboarding - Beginner & Intermediate, Ages 7-12
Session 1: Thursdays, May 2-June 6, 3:00-4:00 p.m., T.J. O'Grady Memorial Skate Park, $101
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
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MetroRock After School Rock Climbing Program, Ages 8-14
All classes held are at MetroRock After School Rock Climbing Program
The Point, Littleton

Session 1: Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Thursdays, March 7-April 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $225
Session 2: Ages 12-14, Grades 6-8, Thursdays, March 7-April 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $225
Session 3: Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Thursdays, April 25-May 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $225
Session 2: Ages 12-14, Grades 6-8,Thursdays, April 25-May 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $225
MARTIAL ARTS - Little Dragons (4-6), Young Tigers (7-12)
All classes held at Chinese Martial Arts in Acton
Many various classes offered March 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.
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Line Dancing for Ages 15+
All classes held at DL Dance Studio in Boxborough
Session 3: Mondays, March 4-April 8, 10:30-11:30 AM, Beginner, $60
Session 4: Wednesdays, March 6-April 10, 6:30-7:30 PM, Beginner, $60
Session 5: Mondays, April 29-June 10, 10:30-11:30 AM, Beginner (no class 5/27), $60
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 2: Tuesdays, March 5-April 9, 6:30-7:30 PM, Cha Cha, $60
Session 3: Tuesdays, April 30-June 4, 6:30-7:30 PM, Waltz, $60
American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED for Ages 16+
All classes held at the Acton Rec. Center
Session 1: Tuesday, March 12, 6:00-10:00 p.m., $65
Session 2: Saturday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., $65
Session 3: Tuesday, May 21, 6:00-10:00 p.m., $65
Lunchtime Garden Therapy for Adults
Tuesday, March 12, Noon to 1:00 PM, Acton Rec. Center, $25
NOTE: Must register by Friday, March 8
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 1: Mon., March 18-April 22, 6-8:00 p.m.
Session 2: Mon., April 29-June 10 (no class 5/27), 6-8:00 p.m.
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 1: Tuesdays, April 2-May 7, 6-8:00 p.m.
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 1: Tues., March 19-April 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Session 2: Weds., March 20-April 24, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 3: Thurs., March 21-April 25, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Session 4: Fri., March 22-April 26, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
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 1: Mon., March 18-April 22, 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Session 2: Tues., March 19-April 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 3: Weds., March 20-April 24, 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Session 4: Thurs., March 21-April 25, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 5: Sat., March 23-May 5, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 6: Sun., March 24-May 5, 6-7 p.m.
Session 7: Mon., March 18-April 22, 6:45-7:45 p.m.
New series of sessions begins the first week of May.
Intro to Tai Chi and Qigong
All classes are held at the Chinese Martial Arts Studio in Acton. All sessions are $127 each.
Session 1: Tues., March 5-April 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 2: Tues., March 5-April 9, 7-8 p.m.
Session 3: Thurs, March 7-April 11, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 4: Thurs., March 7-April 11, 7-8 p.m.
Session 5: Tues., April 23-May 28, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 6: Tues., April 23-May 28, 7-8 p.m.
Session 7: Thurs., April 25-May 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 8: Thurs., April 25-May 30, 7-8 p.m.
Next group of session begins in July.
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Martial Arts for Adults
All classes are held at the Chinese Martial Arts Studio in Acton.
All sessions are $124 each.
Session 1: Mondays, March 4-April 8, 7-8 p.m.
Session 2: Weds., March 6-April 10, 7-8 p.m.
Session 3: Fridays, March 8-April 12, 7-8 p.m.
Session 4: Mondays, April 22-June 3 (no class 5/27), 7-8 p.m.
Session 5: Weds., April 24-May 29, 7-8 p.m.
Session 6: Fridays, April 26-May 31, 7-8 p.m.
Next group of session begins in mid-July.
Gymnastics for Adults
Session 1: Weds., April 10-May 22 (no class 4/17), 2-3 p.m., Gymnastics Academy of Boston, $169
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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 Dodgeball
Session 1: Tuesdays, March 5-April 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Acton Rec. Center, $25
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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.
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Adult Biking-Back on Track
Session 1: Thursdays, April 11-May 23, 10-11:30 a.m., meet at NARA Park, $30
Session 2: Thursdays, June 6-July 25 (no ride 7/4), 8:15-9:45 a.m., meet at NARA Park, $30
Cornhole for Adults!
Session 1: Wednesdays, May 1-June 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Acton Rec. Center, $45 per player

We can accommodate up to 8 teams!
Acton Citizens Police Academy
For adults 18 & Up. Free to participate.
Wednesdays, April 3-May 22 from 4-6 p.m. at the Public Safety Facility. E-mail rburrows@actonma.gov to register.
Mat Pilates & Stretch
Session 1: Thursdays, April 4-May 16 (no class 4/18), Noon-1 p.m., Acton Rec. Center, $62
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 1: Sunday, April 28, 1-3 p.m., Acton Arboretum, $26
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
Session 2: Thursdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 17, 7:15-8:30 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
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
Springtime Conservation Walks
Fridays, April 26-May 17, 10-11:30 a.m., first class will meet at the Acton Arboretum, remaining classes will be a various conservation lands in Town. $20
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Faberge Eggs: From Fine Art to Fine Craft
Sunday, April 14, 1-4 p.m., Acton Rec. Center, $65 (includes materials)
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
Fenway & More
Thursday, April 18
$110 per person
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and the Empire State Building - NYC
Saturday, May 18
$170 per person
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.
JOIN US!!!
TOWN PARKS AND FACILITIES-2019 REQUESTS
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.

Fields and Facilities Inquiry Page 1
Fields and Facilities Inquiry Page 2
Camp Acton Permit Application
NARA DOG POLICY
NARA Park Dog Policy
We are often asked "What is the dog policy at NARA Park?"

The Town of Acton is proud to provide our park guests with a safe and clean environment. Park guests are required to follow the NARA Dog Policy:

  1. Pets must be leashed and under the owner's voice control at all times.
  2. Clean up after your pet with complimentary waste bags provided and dispose of in trash bins.
  3. Dogs are not permitted on the beach or in the fenced playground at any time.

Let's all do our part to keep our Town parks clean and safe.
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
MIGHTY MINI FORM PAGE 1
AGES 4-5
MIGHTY MINI FORM PAGE 2
AGES 4-5
NARA YOUTH FORM PAGE 1
AGES 6-13
NARA YOUTH FORM PAGE 2
AGES 6-13
CIT FORM PAGE 1
AGES 14-15
CIT FORM PAGE 1
AGES 14-15
2019 EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO!
The Scooby Snax Band
Friday, March 22
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 FEBRUARY 28, 2019
THANK YOU!
Visiting Angels - Acton
THIS COULD BE YOUR BUSINESS!
NARA SEASONAL HELP WANTED
The Town of Acton is accepting applications for the following seasonal summer 2019 positions for NARA Beach and Camp, located at NARA, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton MA 01720
 
Lifeguard: Performs lifesaving, first aid duties and ensures safety and comfort of beach patrons at all times. This position is 20-30 hours per week, including weekends, from May 25 – August 30.
Required : Lifeguard Certification.
 
Water Safety Instructor: Instructs Red Cross swim classes for NARA Swim Lesson Program and Summer Camp. 
Required : Red Cross Lifeguard and WSI Certification or equivalent. This position is 25-35 hours per week, including weekends, from May 25 – August 30.
 
Recreation Intern: For more details, inquire by clicking here.

Applications available on Town website:
www.actonma.gov/hr. Send to: Human Resources, 472 Main St, Acton, MA 01720. (978) 929-6613. hr@acton-ma.gov.  
SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
ACTON-BOXBOROUGH CULTURAL COUNCIL PRESENTS
ELEVENTH ANNUAL
OUR WORLD FILM SERIES
 
Mark your calendars for late April and May: Four successive Friday nights at Acton Town Hall in the Faulkner Room, 204, at 7:00 pm. All events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided. All four nights will conclude with a discussion of the film(s) shown. More information is available at https://abccourworld.wixsite.com/abccourworld .
 
APRIL 26
Massachusetts film schools' A Short Night. Boxborough’s own filmmaker and professor of film, Todd Davis, presents a selection of recent short films produced by film students from Massachusetts colleges. The filmmakers are invited to attend and discuss their work with the audience.
MAY 3
A Man Called Ove. The title character is a lonely, grumpy ex-railroad employee obsessed with his home association rules. His life is upended when a new Persian family moves in across the street. A Swedish-Norwegian collaboration written and directed by Hannes Holm, this endearing film is faithfully adapted from the best-selling novel by Fredrik Backman. PG-13.
MAY 10
Your Name. An anime feature, this gorgeous fantasy is a time-and-gender- warping labyrinth filled with twists and turns and unexpected transformations. You find yourself rooting throughout for the two teenage leads in a tale of undying love and devotion, bring the kids and teens. Written and directed by Japanese director Makoto Shinkai, this award winning film is rated PG
MAY 17
The Insult. An Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film in 2018, our third Writer/Director film is from Lebanon’s Ziad Doueiri.  Native Christian Tony is deeply offended by Muslim Palestinian refugee Yasser. Their argument kindles nationwide passions. Tony and Yasser are overtaken by forces beyond their control and forced into a powerful courtroom drama. Rated R.
 
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