Woodbury Parks and Recreation September Newsletter!

SEPTEMBER 2021

From the Woodbury Parks & Recreation Department

HELLO SEPTEMBER!

We can now look back (a little) and be very happy with how our Summer Camp and Programs went. We did our best to offer a varied amount of programs and experiences for our children, and offer a safe and happy place where parents could drop off their children so they could focus on work and other responsibilities.

The kids and counselors had a wonderful time! Our Summer Programs, including Skyhawks Sports Camps, Food Explorers, Minds in Motion and You Gotta Believe were very well attended and the kids were AWESOME! They were engaged, excited and learned so much. We are very proud of them all!

We are happy to announce that our Fall Programs are up and available for registration! We have a few new offerings and some tried and true favorites to offer. Check out our website at www.woodburyparksandrec.org to see what we have! REGISTER EARLY so that we can ensure a program runs. Nothing shuts a program down faster than a lack of registrations. Our instructors have a minimum number of participants they need, and we dislike having to cancel. PLEASE register as soon as you can!

We also need to bid farewell to Sandy Vas who has been the Clerk in our office for almost exactly 3 years. Sandy has been a steadfast supporter and asset to this department and will be missed. We wish her well in her new position with Region 15, but please, if you see her in the community, please thank her for all her work and dedication.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping Woodbury a clean, happy and beautiful place to live and play! If you have questions regarding this newsletter, please feel free to call

203-263-3113 or email jmiller@woodburyct.org.

Sincerely,

Woodbury Parks & Recreation

www.woodburyparksandrec.org

At Summer Camp for K-6 we kept the children entertained and very busy. Here are some photos from a visit with some unusual animals, both the counselors and children enjoyed making new friends!

YOUTH ACTIVITIES FOR FALL

FOOD EXPLORERS 1/2 DAY CAMP - NEW!

In-Person

Rec House, 7 Mountain Rd

OCTOBER 8th, 9:00 - 12 Noon

For students ages 7-12

Join Food Explorers for a half-day cooking camp! You’ll make your own snack and lunch while learning all about food, playing games and exploring nutrition with a nutritionist. You’ll be making Guacamole Grilled Cheese with Fries and No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Cups. Each child will make their own portion, and all recipes are nut free but may contain dairy and eggs.

BALLET FOR YOUNG DANCERS

ALL classes are held at Main Street Ballet 124 S Pomperaug Ave, Woodbury, CT

Enchanted Ballet (age 3)

Saturdays 9:00-9:45 AM

Fall Session 1: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 (snow day 10/30)

Fall Session 2: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (no class 11/27; snow day TBA)

Winter Session 1: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 (snow day 2/26)

Winter Session 2: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 (snow day 4/16)

Spring Session 1: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28

PreK Ballet (age 4)

Saturdays 9:45-10:30 AM

Fall Session 1*: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 (snow day 10/30)

*No Fall Session 2; must enroll through MSB school as of 11/1 to be in The Nutcracker

Winter Session 1*: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 (snow day 2/26)

*No additional Winter or Spring sessions; must enroll through MSB school as of 3/1 to be in Spring Ballet Performance

PreK Ballet (age 4)

Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 PM

Fall Session 1*: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 (snow day 11/2)

*No Fall Session 2; must enroll through MSB school as of 11/1 to be in The Nutcracker

Winter Session 1*: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 (snow day 2/22)

*No additional Winter or Spring sessions; must enroll through MSB school as of 3/1 to be in Spring Ballet Performance

Kindergarten Ballet (age 5)

Mondays 4:30-5:15 PM

Fall Session 1*: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 (snow day 11/1)

*No Fall Session 2; must enroll through MSB school as of 11 be in The Nutcracker

Winter Session 1*: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 (snow day 2/21)

*No additional Winter or Spring sessions; must enroll through MSB school as of 3/1 to be in Spring Ballet Performance

BABYSITTING COURSE

Saturday, October 2nd, 10:00 am - 2:00 PM

Rec. House, 7 Mountain Road

Have you always wanted to be a babysitter? In this program, you will learn basic information on child development; bottles and feeding children, diaper changing, potty time, temper tantrums, appropriate toys and play for all ages, allergies, safety, information gathered from parents, and cover situations related to police, fire, health safety and basic first aid. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion once you have completed the course.

KID'S BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Mondays or Wednesdays (choose one) at Monkey Bar Gym, 5:00 - 5:45 pm

Mondays:

Fall Session 1: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25

Fall Session 2: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Did you know that Martial Arts Training is 10 times better than Team Sports for developing a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence? Here at Soulcraft BJJ Woodbury we teach the skills that will last a lifetime! This 6 week program will teach your child fundamentals of self-defense, team work, improved self-confidence and introduce them to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as popularized by the Gracie Family of Brazil.

We’ve designed our program to teach the core values of jiu jitsu as a lifestyle—striving to create a fun and practical approach to not only prepare children to defend themselves so they don’t have to; but as a way to teach respect, self-confidence, teamwork and valuable listening skills they can carry into the classroom and beyond.

Wear comfortable gym clothing and bring a water bottle.

PRIVATE VIOLIN and VIOLA LESSONS - VIRTUAL

Mondays or Thursdays (choose one)

2:30 - 5:00 pm (30 minute time slot)

Private lessons! The student is responsible for renting or buying his or her own instrument. The instructor may require one or more music books be purchased prior to the start of lessons.

Classical method of violin playing is taught, though these techniques can be applied to all styles of violin playing including jazz, country and Irish fiddle.

Lisa Laquidara is a professional violinist and teacher. She received her Bachelor of Music in violin performance from the Hartt School of Music and performs in several orchestras throughout Connecticut. She has taught at the Naugatuck Valley Community College, Westover School and St. Bridget School, and is currently the violin and viola teacher at the Taft School in Watertown.

BIDDY BALL, MIGHTY BALL AND TRAVEL BASKETBALL

Sign Up Information Coming Soon........ watch for an email with all the details of evaluations, registration deadlines and more......

Coaches always needed, please email Jenifer Miller if you are interested: jmiller@woodburyct.org

TEEN & ADULT - VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES & FITNESS

PRIVATE VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS - Virtual

Lisa Laquidara, Instructor

Age: 7 years and up

Time: 30-minute time slots, Mondays,Tuesdays or Thursdays between 2:00 - 5:30 PM

(Call office for a time, 203-263-3113)

Date: Six-week session, ongoing.

FALL SESSION 1: 9/13 - 10/21

FALL SESSION 2: 10/25 - 12/02

Location: Your home using a virtual platform

Fee: $195 for residents,

$205 for non-residents

The student is responsible for renting or buying his or her own instrument. The instructor may require one or more music books be purchased prior to the start of lessons. Classical method of violin playing is taught, though these techniques can be applied to all styles of violin playing including jazz, country and Irish fiddle.

PILATES BARRE with PROPS (times and dates subject to change)

Virtual Program

Megan Lutz, Instructor

Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 am at HOME

Fall Session 1: 9/29 - 11/03

Fall Session 2: 11/12 - 12/15

Ages: Adults

Pilates | Body Barre is a combination of traditional Pilates postures and Body Barres low impact, high intensity movements designed to tone, strengthen and stretch the total body.

*This class uses a Pilates ring, 3 lb weights and a Glider. Email Megan if you need to know where to purchase these items at peacefulwaywellness@gmail.com

The class meets on the virtual platform ZOOM. Please insure your email address upon registration is correct.

View times and locations on our website.

Sept sessions will take place in Old Town Hall and the Rec House at Mountain Rd.

October sessions will be at Hollow Park Pavilion

November and December sessions will be virtual via ZOOM.

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - 200 hours

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON (MOSTLY VIRTUAL)

Megan Lutz's Yoga Alliance 200-hour level yoga teacher training certification program promotes the practical, technical, teaching methodology, philosophy, lifestyle, ethics and business aspects of teaching yoga. As a student of her training you will also tap into the healing aspects of yoga, discover what brings you peace and understand the benefits of embracing where you are in your life. You will learn to maintain a sense of steadiness and ease during times of stress and uncertainty along accessing your deepest inspiration, inherent creativity and self-awareness.

Questions regarding the training: peacefulwaywellness.com /

peacefulwaywellness@gmail.com

(203)-733-6494

PLEASE REGISTER.

www.woodburyparksandrec.org

IN-PERSON FITNESS CLASSES FOR TEENS & ADULTS

Men's Monday Night Basketball is Back!!!

Mitchell School Gym

Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

9/13 - 12/20, some blackout days do apply. REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY

Co-Ed Volleyball is Back !!!

Woodbury Middle School

Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

9/9 - 12/16, some blackout days do apply

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY

ZUMBA

Mondays at 7:30 - 8:30 PM

FALL SESSION 1: 9/13 - 10/18

FALL SESSION 2: 10/25 - 11/29

Old Town Hall

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. We take the "work" out of workout by mixing low intensity and high intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie burning dance fitness party!

Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® FITNESS classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check. The benefits are a total workout, combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious does of awesome each time you leave class!

Burn Up to 1,000 CALORIES in 1-HOUR!!!!

KRIPALU VINYASA YOGA with Meditation

(In Person 60 or 75-minute class)

Megan Lutz, Instructor

Mondays at 6:15 - 7:15 pm

FALL Session 1: 9/27 - 11/1 at OTH

FALL Session 2: 11/8 - 12/13

Thursdays at 9:45 - 11:00 am

FALL Session 1: 9/2 - 10/14 at Old TH

FALL Session 2: 10/21 - 12/2

Ages: 14 - Adults

Kripalu Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation includes centering body-mind breath guided postures and a visual guided meditation. The postures build strength, stability, flexibility, awareness, and increased energy. The meditation is a deep sense-based healing experience. Each class incorporates a creative theme to foster compassion and connection.

Once you have registered, please email Megan at peacefulwaywellness@gmail.com

TAI CHI & QIGONG

Group, Form and Intermediate Classes

Mondays:

GROUP at 6:00 - 7:00 pm

INTERMEDIATE CLASS at 7:00 - 7:30 pm

FALL SESSION 1: 9/13 - 10/18

FALL SESSION 2:10/25 - 12/13 (8 weeks)

Wednesdays:

GROUP at 9:15 - 10:15 am

FORM at 10:15 - 10:45 am

GROUP at 6:00 pm

FORM at 7:00 pm

FALL SESSION 1: 9/8 - 10/13

FALL SESSION 2: 10/20 - 12/8 (8 weeks)

Tai Chi and Qigong Group Classes:

9:15 - 10:15 am on Wednesdays, as well as 6:00 PM at (location to be determined).

In this class you will learn a simple, but powerful set of qigong exercises that can help you improve your health, posture, balance, energy level, and lifestyle. These gentle, effective, exercises are performed slowly, standing up, and at your individual comfort level. Class also includes introduction to the Yang style 24 step Tai Chi form.

Tai Chi Form Class*:

Immediately following the Group Class, 10:15 am

*You must take a full session of the Form class to register for this one!

After the first class is over, take your practice to the next level by learning and practicing the movements of the traditional Yang Style 24 step Tai Chi form. This class is designed to help each student to progress at their own speed and includes individualized instruction tailored to each student’s current level.

Tai Chi Intermediate Class:

Immediately following the Monday evening, Group Class, 7:00 pm.

*Must have taken more than one group and form class before participating.

Benefits of Tai Chi Include:

Reduced stress and anxiety, increased mental clarity, enhanced mind/body connection, improved balance, stability and coordination, improved joint mobility and flexibility, increased range of motion, improved strength and muscle tone and improved respiratory function.

For more information or any questions Contact: adam@vitalenergyct.com – (203)-982-9253

TOTAL BODY WORKOUT

Tuesdays, 3:30 pm at Old Town Hall

FALL SESSION 1: 9/7 - 10/12

FALL SESSION 2: dates to be confirmed

A muscle toning and endurance class designed to challenge and work the entire body. We will also work on flexibility and balance. Bring a mat, free weights and a water bottle. Modifications will be given as no one body is the same! Email triciabrown562@yahoo.com with questions

Fee: Residents and *Region 14 employees: $60, non-residents; $70

*Region 14 employees will need to call to have price adjusted 203-263-3113

LINE DANCING FOR FITNESS!

NEW!

Tuesdays, 4:30 pm at Old Town Hall

FREE TRIAL CLASS! Tuesday, September 7th YOU MUST REGISTER! for the free class as well as the session!

FALL SESSION 1: 9/14 - 10/19

FALL SESSION 2: 10/26 - 11/30

Come join the fun! Learn to line dance in a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere. We will do some basic, traditional line dances plus many OTHERS will be introduced. We will dance to both country and pop songs! No experience necessary, just a desire to have fun! By the end of the 6 weeks, you will know 7-10 different dances. End the last 15 min with core/mat work. Bring a mat, wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Email triciabrown562@yahoo.com with questions.

Instructor: Tricia Brown

Age: Ages 14 to active older adult

Time: 4:30-5:30pm

Fee: Residents and *Region 14 employees: $65, Non-residents: $75.

*Region 14 employees will need to call to have price adjusted 203-263-3113

CARDIO KICK BOXING

Thursdays, 4:30 pm at Old Town Hall

FALL SESSION 1: 9/9 - 10/14

FALL SESSION 2: dates to be confirmed

This high-energy interval workout challenges the beginner and elite athlete alike. Build stamina, improve coordination and flexibility, and burn calories with this fun and challenging workout in a no judgement zone. The last 20-25 minutes of class will focus on full body conditioning and core work. ALL levels are welcome as modifications will be given. Bring a mat and water bottle. Email triciabrown562@yahoo.com with questions

Instructor: Tricia Brown

Age: 14 years to adult

Time: 3:30-4:30 pm

Fee: Residents and *Region 14 employees: $65, Non-residents: $75

*Region 14 employees will need to call to have price adjusted 203-263-3113

DISC GOLF MEETUP

Join us at Woodbury’s own Disc Golf Course (Frisbee Golf) in Orenaug Park. Park at the Senior Center and start right there at the first tee. Come if you have played, come if you have never played, and Ray will teach you the basics and you can have fun giving one of New England’s fastest growing sports from there. Fun for the whole family, fun for a group to blow off steam after work, just come along and try your hand at this great way to get some exercise and enjoy a walk in the woods at the same time!

Age: Age 12 to adult

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Dates: Ongoing - Tuesday Nights while weather allows.

Location: Orenaug Disc Golf Course, Senior Center Parking Lot Entrance to the Park

Fee: Free! Please Register online so that we may contact you with any changes in the schedule.