Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS!
Fall is off to a great start! Registration continues for some fall programs for youth and adults, with limited openings remaining. Youth basketball registration is now open online. Tickets are still on sale for Halloween Happenings which will be held October 25. Brunch with Santa tickets are also now on sale. For residents in financial need, scholarships are available for youth programs; read more below. For a listing of upcoming community events in October and November,
click here. The Greenwich Health Department and the Conservation Commission have important information for the community, read more below. While visiting our office or either of the Civic Centers, bring some new socks to donate to Jackson's Socktober Sock Drive!
Additional information on programs and facilities may be found on our website; please click on the button below! The Department reserves the right to photograph users of our facilities and activities for publicity purposes.
Greenwich Recreation... We make your free time, fun time!
Best Regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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It is time to register for our fall/winter basketball clinics. We have a
Girls Basketball Clinic for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. Also, we are offering
Co-ed Basketball Clinics. Youth in Kindergarten to 4th Grade can register for a clinic held at the BWGCC or youth in Kindergarten to 5th Grade can participate at the International School of Dundee. All programs are held on Saturdays and begin November 23.
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Halloween Happenings
Our popular
Halloween Happenings event for children and their parents will be held on Friday, October 25 at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. Tickets are limited, non-transferable, and will not be sold at the door. Do not delay any longer in purchasing your tickets as they will sell out!
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FREE Environmental Lecture Series
The solution to climate change is like a puzzle. All of the pieces are required to solve it. Learn about each of them to gather the tools and the knowledge to help your family and the community get prepared. The Town's Conservation Commission, in cooperation with other agencies including Parks and Recreation, is offering a
lecture series in October and November on Wednesday evenings. For specific details about each lecture
click here. For more information, call 203-622-6461 or email
Conservation@GreenwichCT.org.
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Fall/ Winter Adult Sports - Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball & Platform Tennis
Although basketball league play does not begin until January, an informational meeting will be held on November 6 for the
2020 Men's Basketball League.
We have several opportunities for play for our pickleball enthusiasts.
Indoor Pickleball is offered on two days per week at the EGCC in Old Greenwich. Players can
drop-in to play at the BWGCC several days per week.
Registration continues for membership to play on our newly refurbished platform tennis courts. The
Paddle Tennis season has begun. You can purchase seasonal membership for three or six months.
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Jackson's SOCKTOBER Sock Drive
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Nine-year-old Jackson Bogardus was inspired by the local charity, The Undies Project (a charity that provides underwear to our low-income neighbors) and decided to start a local sock drive, “SOCKTOBER”, for the month of October. Socks are one of the items most needed in homeless shelters so he is collecting NEW socks for both adults and children and donating them to Inspirica in Stamford. Inspirica is more than just a homeless shelter. Inspirica seeks to break the cycle of homelessness by providing the programs and services that help their clients achieve - and maintain - permanent housing and stability in their lives.
Jackson's SOCKTOBER donation bins can be found at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, and at Greenwich Parks & Recreation Office at Town Hall. Please help Jackson reach his goal of collecting 200 pairs of socks to help those in need this winter, and spread the word about SOCKTOBER. Please call 203-273-0511 if you have any questions or would like to learn more about Jackson's SOCKTOBER Sock Drive.
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Our holiday celebrations begin Sunday, December 1 with
Brunch with Santa. Download the
registration form here. Live entertainment will once again be performed by April Armstrong, Musician and Storyteller. We wish to thank our sponsors for the event:
Pepsi,
Meli-Melo,
JJ Cassone Bakery,
The Greenwich Spanish School,
Garden Catering,
Valley Pediatrics,
Starbucks,
Corbo's Southside Deli, and
Gyro Uno .
Following Brunch with Santa is our
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6 at Town Hall. Come meet Santa and his Elves! Enjoy some refreshments and listen to the GHS Chamber Singers.
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Then on Monday, December 9, the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center presents the play
A Christmas Carol. Come hear the tale of the miser Ebenezer Scrooge and his clerk Bob Cratchit. Tickets go on sale online on Friday, November 1 for residents.
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Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
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The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink located at
Sue Merz Way is currently open for public skating on a limited basis. The full
public session schedule begins this week, as do ice skating lessons and hockey instruction.
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Greenwich Recreation is a member organization of
NAYS. We provide free training through the NAYS website to our staff and volunteers and any resident interested in learning how to make sports better for youth. For more information on how to obtain free training, email the
Recreation Superintendent.
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Scholarships for Youth
The Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to income eligible resident families for participation in youth activities.
Scholarship applications must be submitted a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the start of the program.
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Thunder Ridge Ski and Snowboard Lessons
Once again, Greenwich Recreation is cooperating with Thunder Ridge Ski Area to offer ski and snowboard lessons at a discounted rate when registered through the Greenwich Recreation Office. Download the
registration information. Participants provide their own transportation to Thunder Ridge.
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Cos Cob Community Preschool
A limited number of spaces are available in the
Cos Cob Community Preschool 2019-2020 school year. Classes are held Monday-Friday, and operate from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 54 Bible Street in Cos Cob. The Preschool is licensed by the State of CT and is reasonably priced. For information,
send an email.
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Greenwich Skatepark
In October the Skatepark is open weekdays from 3:30 - 6 p.m. and weekends and school holidays from 12:30 - 6 p.m. Download a schedule of
hours and fees. The park is located at the foot of
Arch Street. For weather issues call 203-496-9876.
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Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
The EGCC has several on-going programs including Stroller Strides, Greenwich Archery, Wednesday Painters, Pickleball, and more. Call 203-637-4583 for open gym hours.
Friday night roller skating is back on October 18 and 25! For more information on these and other programs, download the
October Newsletter.
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
Yoga classes and
Zumba classes are offered on several weekdays at varying times.
Boot Camp sessions are available Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Pickleball is offered for adults on a drop-in basis.
Open gym hours are available; 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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Greenwich Farmers' Market
The
Greenwich Farmers' Market is open for the season at the commuter parking lot on the corner of Arch Street and Horseneck Lane. The market will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Remember to bring your reusable shopping bags.
Commuters, do not park in the first several rows adjacent to Arch Street on Saturday mornings!
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Health Department News
Senior Center News
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Griffith E. Harris Golf Course
The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course is open and the course is in excellent condition. For information, call 203-531-7200 or
email. Visit their
website.
The Backcountry Bar & Grill is open at the Griff. For menu options and hours of operation, visit their
website.
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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 509 (a)(1).
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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. The hotline phone # is updated before the website.
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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 a.m. - 4 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 on October 30 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.
J
oseph Siciliano, Director of Parks and Recreation
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Non-Discrimination and Event Accessibility Statement
The Town complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Director of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or
Alan.Barry@GreenwichCT.org as soon as possible or at least 10 days in advance of the event.
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Greenwich Parks & Recreation | Recreation Division | 203-618-7649 | Recreation@greenwichct.org
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