Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
Parks and Recreation wants to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Our office at Town Hall will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25-26 for the holiday. In the next Recreation Newsletter, we will have information on our holiday food drive and photo contest. Stay tuned!
As of Monday, November 8, 2021, individuals (visitors and employees) are no longer required to wear a mask at Town Hall. Individuals are invited to wear a mask if they prefer. The Parks and Recreation facilities including Bendheim Western Civic Center, Eastern Civic Center, and the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will follow the same policy and not require masks as of November 8. However, Recreation programs which take place in schools must follow the rules in place for school buildings which currently require the wearing of masks. Additionally, the CT Office of Early Childhood still requires the wearing of masks for our Cos Cob Community Preschool staff and children.
The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We encourage you to make an appointment between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Most business can be done online. Office staff are available by email; feel free to contact us. Both the Eastern and Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Centers are open for programs. They are available to rent for meetings and to rent for recreation activities.
Best regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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Scholarships Available for
Youth Programs
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 three (3) weeks prior to the start of the program. |
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Pickleball and Tennis
Fall & Winter Information
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- The tennis/pickleball reservation system will continue through November 30, 2021.
- At Loughlin Avenue courts, the nets will remain up during the winter.
- Western Middle School Courts are lined for pickleball and portable nets have been placed at WMS courts and will remain throughout the winter months. Play will only be allowed on WMS courts on the weekends. No play is permitted during the school day.
- At Binney Park courts, two tennis nets will remain up during the winter.
- At Bruce Park courts, one tennis net will remain up during the winter.
- As long as the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center is still operational, the building staff will schedule pickleball play in the gym.
- In all cases of outdoor play, courts should only be used when weather and court conditions permit.
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Indoor Pickleball
Both the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center and Bendheiim Western Greenwich Civic Center will be offering indoor drop-in pickleball this winter. The drop-in days are grouped by skill level. Please make sure you attend a day appropriate for your skills.
The play at EGCC begins in early December. For dates, times and skill levels, click here.
The play at BWGCC begins in early January. For dates, times, and skill levels, click here. Also, BWGCC will be offering two sections of an Adult Pickleball Instructional Clinic this winter for beginners. The first section begins January 8; the second section begins February 19. |
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Men's Basketball League
The Men's Basketball League is returning for Winter 2022. We are extending our deadline for team entry until Monday, November 29. Team fees are due then; rosters are due December 10. We are accepting teams in a Resident League, Resident Over 40 League and Corporate League. The leagues will begin in January. For more information, email Andrew Karen, Recreation Supervisor.
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Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink |
Registration continues online for residents in our Youth Hockey program. Download the 2021-2022 Hamill Rink Brochure. Registration for session 2 of skating school will begin online Monday, November 29. Session 2 begins in early January 2022.
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Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink Replacement Project
The Town has established a dedicated webpage for the Skating Rink Replacement Project. This webpage is intended to serve as a resource for information about the project and will be updated as the project progresses.
The webpage will host all of the key project facts and documents. Related Town meeting information will also be posted here. It's intended to be a comprehensive resource for the community to stay informed about the project.
You can also sign up for the project's quarterly newsletter!
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Thunder Ridge Ski & Snowboard Lessons |
In cooperation with Greenwich Recreation, Thunder Ridge Ski Area is offering ski and snowboard lessons at a discounted rate when registering through the Greenwich Recreation office. Participants provide their own transportation. Forms and payment must be received at Greenwich Recreation by Wednesday, December 8, 2021. The Saturday ski class at 3:30 p.m. is full. Register early as enrollment is limited. Checks must be made payable to "Thunder Ridge" but mailed or delivered to the Greenwich Parks & Recreation office at Town Hall. For more information and registration forms, click here.
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Bendheim Western Civic Center
449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich
BWGCC is offering Drop-In Adult Co-ed Volleyball. The program is held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. beginning October 5 through November 30. The drop-in fee is $5 per player. For more information, call 203-532-1259.
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Eastern Civic Center
90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich
The 13th annual Big Apple Invitational, all age, all variety pigeon extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, November 20. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A donation box for Estamos Contigo has been placed at EGCC for toys geared for children up to 16 years old. Toys can be new or gently used and not wrapped as they will be screened prior to gifting. For further information, visit the website or email William Kearns Duran. The deadline for drop-offs is December 19.
Additional winter dates have been added for Roller Skating from 7 - 9:30 p.m.. Admission is $12 and includes skates. Visit the website for a full list of dates. |
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Greenwich Farmers' Market
The Greenwich Farmers' Market is held at the commuter lot on the corner of Arch Street and Horseneck Lane. Each Saturday through November, you may shop between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please follow all market rules including NO PETS.
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Greenwich Seniors
Click here for the Greenwich Senior Center and their latest edition of the Senior Newsletter. For additional information from the Commission on Aging, check out their website.
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Withdrawal Policy for Recreation Activities other than Day Camps
Credit requests for recreation program registration will be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the program. There is a $15 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 if you have any questions.
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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 sign up to get text alerts and/or emails notifying you of some program changes. The hotline phone # is updated before the website is updated. |
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Non-Discrimination and Event Accessibility
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 Commissioner of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or Demetria.Nelson@greenwichct.org
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Program and Participant Photographs
Parks and Recreation reserves the right to use program or event photographs including participants in official Town of Greenwich media only (website, newsletter, flyers and advertisements, Facebook, and/or Instagram). Please contact the Recreation Office if you object to the use of photographs of you or your child(ren) in Town media.
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