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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
November 1, 2023
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The Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services Office will be closed on November 10, 2023 in observance of Veterans Day and November 23-24, 2023 in observance of Thanksgiving. | | |
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Late Fall Learn to Swim Registration Opens Next Week!
The Late Fall Learn to Swim session runs the weekend of November 18th through the weekend of January 20th. Registration for Late Fall Learn to Swim opens on Tuesday, November 7th for Residents and Wednesday, November 8th for Non-residents.
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New - Turkey Swim
Saturday, November 11th
7:00 - 11:30 AM
Swimmers of all ages will challenge themselves to swim one of three distances: 1/2 mile, 1 mile, or 2 miles. Once swimmers have completed their swim, they will receive an event t-shirt to commemorate the experience. Swimmers are welcome to have their own timers however, we will not be providing timing for the event. Set your pace and swim! Learn More
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26th Annual Turkey Shoot Basketball Contest
Saturday, November 18th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages 4 - 13 (Plus a Parent/Guardian)
Child and guardian teams will compete in a basketball foul shooting contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card to purchase a Thanksgiving turkey, along with other great door prizes! Time slots are broken down by age. This event is Free but requires Pre-Registration. Learn More or Register
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In coordination with the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS), we are excited to present Downtown Live at the Rockwell Theater! The 100+ year old Rockwell Theater boasts stunning architecture along with a cozy atmosphere, seating 620 patrons on the base level and second floor balcony. BPRYCS works congruently with BAIMS to provide shows to the public throughout the year. Learn More
The Rockwell Theater is located inside the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS) located at 70 Memorial Boulevard, Bristol, CT 06010.
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Scenes - A Billy Joel Experience
Saturday, November 18, 2023
7:00 - 9:00 PM (Doors Open at 6:00 PM)
Formerly known as Cold Spring Harbor, Scenes – A Billy Joel Experience, has been performing throughout New England and beyond since 2013. Their mission from the beginning was to celebrate and recreate the music of Billy Joel to the highest and most authentic standard. Buy Tickets
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Christmas with The Nashville KING - Starring John Beardsley
Saturday, December 16th
7:00 - 9:00 PM (Doors Open at 6:00 PM)
Sunday, December 17th
2:00 - 4:00 PM (Doors Open at 1:00 PM)
Join Bristol’s own, John Beardsley, as he returns home to celebrate Elvis’ Christmas music at Downtown Live at the Rockwell Theater, the first stage John ever performed on! Enjoy an afternoon with the Nashville KING, as he performs some of Elvis’ favorite and most famous Christmas songs, along with some of Elvis’ most popular songs. Elvis’ love of Christmas music and the holiday is legendary. Buy Tickets
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Scuba Santa Returns to DMAC
Saturday, December 2nd - Sunday, December 3rd
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Dennis Malone Aquatics Center (DMAC)
Book your family for a 15-minute underwater photo session with Scuba Santa, courtesy of the Region 5 Dive Team. All those wishing to participate must register for a designated time slot ahead of the event. Event is FREE with the donation of one, unwrapped gift per family to benefit the City's Holiday Gift Giving Program. Learn More
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Notice: Winter/Spring Programs (January - May) will be visible to community members at www.BristolRec.com beginning November 28th. Registration will open to Residents on Tuesday, December 12th and Non-Residents on Wednesday, December 13th. | |
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Kids Night Out
November 17 - BINGO & Games Night
Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Mrs. Rockwell's Pavilion
Ages 6 - 12
Calling all kids! Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services is hosting a Kids' Night Out on the 3rd Friday of the month. Parents and guardians can drop their children off from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM for dinner, games, arts and crafts, and more! Pizza will be provided for all participants. Learn More
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Mid Intensity Aqua Aerobics
Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday
November 27 - January 15
Dennis Malone Aquatics Center
Ages 18+
This class combines it all – basic moves, suspended moves, and pyramids for increasing cardio fitness, strength and core stability. This class uses a variety of techniques and pool equipment to increase aerobic capacity and muscular strength. Intervals, resistance equipment and suspended movements enhance your overall fitness level while keeping joints safe with low impact moves. Learn More
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Naloxone (Narcan) Training
Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together (BEST) will be conducting free naloxone (Narcan) trainings on the first Tuesday of every month at the Bristol Public Library from 5:30PM to 6:30PM. Upon completion, attendees will receive a FREE Narcan kit. Learn overdose prevention strategies, the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, and how to administer naloxone (Narcan). Learn More
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the first ever Halloween Spooktacular at the BAIMS Open Field on Memorial Boulevard! Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, vendors, local businesses, and the City's Arts and Culture Commission! We heard the feedback and look forward to growing community support for the Halloween Spooktacular in 2024. We were pleasantly surprised by the unseasonably warm weather and the wonderful turnout and appreciate community members patience and support as we navigate making the Halloween Spooktacular an exciting evening for all (with plenty of candy)! | |
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The Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association announced their 2023 Award winners for their 63rd Annual Conference
recognizing outstanding programs, facilities and people - We are excited to announce BPRYCS was selected for two awards:
• Madison Fostervold, BPRYCS Recreation Program Assistant was selected to receive the Dorothy G. Mullen/George Sanford Student Scholarship
• E.G. Stocks Playground and Casey Field was selected for the Facility of Merit Award
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In October, BPRYCS was recognized as a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management at the National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference in Dallas! BPRYCS is recognized as one of the top four agencies in the country serving populations 35,000 - 70,000. | |
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City of Bristol
Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
51 High Street
Bristol, CT 06010
www.BristolRec.com
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