Fall 2016

Bristol

Fall /Winter 2016

Recreation Department

Building community with life long learning opportunities through

ArtPeopleProgramsWellnessEvents

General Information

Bristol Recreation Department Our Mission

The Bristol Recreation Department is committed to offering life long learning opportunities through a wide range of quality recreational and performing arts activities to people of all ages.

The Recreation Department is located upstairs in Holley Hall P.O. Box 249 Bristol, Vermont 05443 Open Monday – Friday 8:00 AM– 4:30 PM Phone: 453-5885 • Fax: 453-5188 Email: bristolrec@gmavt.net Website: www.bristolrec.org Facebook: Bristol Recreation Department Twitter: @bristolrec SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE Scholarship Assistance is available through the Recreation Office.

REFUND POLICY If you are dissatisfied with a program after the first session (class), you must submit a written explanation to Bristol Recreation Department prior to the second session (class) to be eligible to receive a refund. In the event of an extended illness or injury, we must be notified immediately and we will issue a prorated refund. A medical and/or doctor’s explanation will be required. We cannot issue refunds for trips, special events, ticketed events, and no refunds are given for a single session. Refunds will be issued for programs canceled by the Bristol Recreation Department. An administration fee of $5.00 will be charged for all processed refunds.

BACKGROUND CHECKS In order to protect the citizens of Bristol, it is the policy of the Town of Bristol to conduct criminal background checks of all volunteers and subcontractors providing unsupervised care or services for vulnerable populations (youths ages 18 and under, adults with disabilities and elderly). The Bristol Recreation Department will only select persons who are of good character and who have the skills and other qualifications necessary to fulfill their role.

Recreation Department Staff Darla Senecal, Recreation Director Valerie Hanson, Recreation Assistant Matlak Mayforth, Potter in R esidence Ryan Krushenick, Hub Youth Center Director Brian LaClair, Hub Program Director Melissa Nelson, AmeriCorps Volunteer

REGISTRATION INFORMATION You may register online at bristolrec.org, Payment must be sent separately or mail in your signed registration WITH payment to: Bristol Recreation Department PO Box 249 Bristol, VT 05443 REGISTRATION GUIDELINES A. Parent/Guardian signature required for youths 17 and under.

B. REGISTER EARLY! C. Registration enrollment is limited for some classes.

D. REGISTRATION DEADLINE … we must meet our minimum enrollment number, one week prior to the start date of programs.

E. Mail-in registration forms must be received four days prior to programs’ starting dates.

F. Fees payable at time of registration (CASH or CHECK).

G. Registration fee arrangements can be made, contact the Recreation Director.

H. Non-residents accepted if space is available, with the additional out of town fee applied.

I. No telephone registrations accepted J. We afford equal opportunity to all people to participate in our programs.

K. If you are a person with a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Recreation Director prior to the program’s starting date. We will do our best to accommodate.

L. Residents are those whose primary home is located in the Five Town area (Bristol, Lincoln, Starksboro, Monkton & New Haven) M. Please be aware that program information and fees are subject to change.

N. Refunds based on refund policy.

Cancellations If ANESU schools are cancelled due to inclement weather. Bristol Recreation Department programs will also be cancelled.

REGISTRATION LATE FEES Registrations not received prior to the first day of class will be assessed a $15 administrative late fee.

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September 24, 10-4pm On the Green in the

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Best Ever Apple Pie Contest

Live Music On the Gazebo From:

Full Moon Riders

The Old Bones Erin Cassels Brown

Demonstrations

Kelly Ravin

Pie Eating Contest

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Fire Station Open House

Handcrafters

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West Road Rockers Short Notice

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Pony Rides

Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom together with the Bristol Recreation Department will be hosting a Children's Halloween Party on:

Friday, October 28th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Holley Hall.

There will be music, activities & refreshments including pizza and healthy snacks.

The event is

free and open to children of all ages.

At 6:30pm There will be a Costume Parade down the Main ST. sidewalk ending on the Village Green. *Parents or guardians are asked to accompany their children.

For more information, please contact Lorraine Keener at 496-3391 - lkeener@wcvt.com, or Bristol Rec. Department at 453-5885 or bristolrec@gmavt.net

There will be a showing of

BEETLEJUICE On the Green at 7:00pm on October 28.

Free and open to the Public Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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A holiday concert

Songs of the Season

December 17, 7pm at Holley Hall

celebrate the music of the season with your friends and neighbors in the tradition started long ago.

Suggested Donation

$5

There will be Church Choirs, Children's chorus, Local musicians and more.

Looking for up to the minute We are excited to be partnering with the Expanded Learning information on classes and events?

Program at Bristol Elementary Follow us School. on:

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Classes and Workshops

Rifle Hunter Safety

Basic Photography

This course will cover the coursework with Mark Bouvier and testing required to obtain a huntOwner of ing license in the state of Vermont.

Safe firearms handling, hunter ethics, outdoor survival skills, wildlife management, and An introductory course for students with a DSLR who want to hunting rules and regulations will be covered in this explore the use of the basic buttons and settings on their course.

Mark Bouvier Photography

camera and understand the relationship of f/stops, ISO and shutter speeds.

Location: Holley Hall - Hall Instructor: Fred Schroeder

MIN/MAX: 10/30

Location: TBA

*Please Register with this link with VT fish & Wildlife:

Instructor: Mark Bouvier

https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/86878 Age 10 & up

Day M,W,Sa

Time Date 6:00-9:00P 10/17-10/26

R/NR Fee $0/0

Age

Day

Adult

Tu

MIN/MAX: 5/10

Time

Date

6:30-8:00P

09/20-10/25

R/NR Fee $75

Code # 321000

IT Diva's Computer Survival Skills In this class you will be taken through different levels of computer use: Level 1 Beginners Get Comfortable with your computer. Know your computer skill sets, Create your Learn basic skills and knowledge necessary to recog- own learning style.

AHA First Aid

nize and provide care for injuries and sudden illness Level 2 Create your own cheat sheets, Create your until care arrives. A certification card will be issued own accounts, Connect to your printer, Connect to upon completion of the course. your internet, Email etiquette.

Location: Rescue Squad Mtng RM Instructor: Sharon Compagna

Level 3 Create your own work cheat sheets, Know the difference between limitations and problems, Coping with different types of log in accounts, How to talk to your IT Support.

MIN/MAX: 4/12

Age

Day

Time

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

Adult

Tu

6:30-9:30P

10/25

$50/60

320101-01

Level 4 Internet and social media connect to your ISP, create an account, Use applications to communicate, Connect to your school or work place, books, music and more‌

AHA Adult & Child CPR/AED In this class you will learn American Heart Association's CPR/AED and choking techniques for adults and children over 1 year of age. This is an inter-active class please dress comfortably. This class includes a certification card upon completion.

Location: Rescue Squad Mtng RM Instructor: Sharon Compagna

MIN/MAX: 4/9

Age

Day

Time

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

Adult

Tu

6:30-9:00P

10/11

$50/60

320102-01

Level 5 Trouble shooting resources for further learning, What to consider for the future? What kind of research material to use?

Location: Holley Hall - Hall Instructor: Nania Boisse Age

Day

Adult

Tu

Time

Date

6:00-7:00P 10/4-11/1

MIN/MAX: 5/20 R/NR Fee Code # $65/75

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Bristol Clay Studio The Bristol Clay Studio is located in Artist’s Alley next to Art on Main.

All clay classes are held at the Bristol Clay Studio.

We are delighted to have Matlak Mayforth, our Potter in Residence now for over 16 years, teach our classes.

The clay studio is a place where skills are learned, fun happens and connections are made. *Class fees include: First 12.5lbs of clay, glazing and firing costs.

Pee Wee Pottery A parent and child class where kids rule the clay! Come join in the fun!

This class meets once a week for 6 weeks. *No class Nov.26 Location: Clay Studio Instructor: Matlakwauhti Mayforth

MIN/MAX: 5/10

Age

Day

Time

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

3-5

Sa

9:30-10:30A

9/17-10/22

$65/75

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3-5

Sa

9:30-10:30A

10/29-12/10

$65/75

300502-02

After School Pottery

Adult & Teen Clay

Explore the excitement and wonder of making objects in clay!

Students may choose between hand building and working on the potter's wheel. All work will be glazed and fired to take home.

This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.

No experience necessary! Learn techniques in hand building or throwing on the potter's wheel to create functional or nonfunctional pottery in a relaxed supportive class. This class meets once a week for 6 weeks and includes open studio time on Saturday mornings 9:00 - 11:00 AM.

* No class on Nov. 22 or 24.

* No class Nov.23.

Location: Clay Studio Instructor: Matlakwauhti Mayforth

MIN/MAX: 6/10

Location: Clay Studio

Grade

Day

Time

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

Instructor: Matlakwauhti Mayforth

MIN/MAX: 2/10

1-12

Tu

3:15-4:45P

9/13-10/18

$65/75

310501-01

Age

Day

Time

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

W

6:00-8:00P

9/14-10/19

$125/135

320510-01

W

6:00-8:00P

10/26-12/7

$125/135

320510-02

1-12

Tu

3:15-4:45P

10/25-12/6

$65/75

310501-02

Adult

1-12

Th

3:15-4:45P

9/15-10/20

$65/75

310501-03

Adult

1-12

Th

3:15-4:45P

10/27-12/1

$65/75

310501-04

Wednesday Morning Adult Clay

Gymnastics Martial Arts School Break Activities Ballet & “Rec it” Fridays!

No experience necessary! Learn basic hand building skills in the relaxing environment of the Bristol Clay Studio. Come with your own ideas or expect to be inspired! All creations will be glazed and fired. No open studio hours for this class.

No Class on Nov. 23.

Location: Clay Studio Instructor: Matlakwauhti Mayforth Age

Day

Time

Adult

W

Adult

W

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

10:45-12:15P 9/14-10/19

$75/85

320511-01

10:45-12:15P 10/26-12/7

$75/85

320511-02

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MIN/MAX: 5/10

Community Christmas Caroling Friday Dec. 16 at 6pm

Nov. 5, 10am-noon Holley Hall

Join us in front of Holley Hall where we will go out to sing to our community.

All are welcome. *Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Add a personal

We will all meet back at Holley Hall for cocoa and cookies.

touch to the season

Suggested Donation

$5

by creating your own gifts.

Join your friends and neighbors for a morning of fun and creativity. You will make holiday gifts ready for giving.

Does your holiday event need a

Santa?

We will lead you through the steps to make amazing gifts such as these:

Contact the Recreation Office at 453-5885 and we will schedule a visit from the man himself!

Body Butter Infused Oils Sugar Scrub Homemade Vanilla Shave Cream Beard Balm Registration deadline is Oct. 15 class# 311503 Fee $35.00

*Rates vary with time and activity.

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Candy Cane Hunt

Please join us at Holley Hall On December 3, at 1pm for

Tea Tea with with Mrs. Mrs. Claus Claus There will be tea & cookies, a story read by Mrs. Claus & crafts with the elves.

Santa has hidden candy canes all around the

The cost is $15 per child and $10 per accompanying adult

park. Bring your flashlight and help us find them!

You may even find a special candy cane with a prize winning ribbon!

(required).

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Friday, December 2nd, at 6:30pm.

On the Green in Bristol

Free!

Santa will there too!

Memory Tree Lighting Please Join us on the Green Dec. 2nd at 6pm where the names of honorees will be read.

There will be music & refreshments.

Purchase a bulb for $5.00.

The deadline Nov. 28.

For more information please call 453-5885

Ho Ho Ho This is Santa calling...

Bristol Recreation Dept. has reached an agreement with Santa Claus’ North Pole Headquarters to arrange a phone call from Santa Claus for local children.

A special North Pole registration form will be available on the Bristol Rec. Dept. website. bristolrec.org Please register by Dec.10th. Fee: $5 per family.

Santa makes his calls on Wednesday Dec. 14 and Thursday Dec. 15 in the evening between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Every effort is made to call younger children first.

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Wellness Classes and Workshops Tai Chi for Health and Balance

Safe Sitters

This class is a beginner Tai Chi class that will teach all the fundamentals of Tai Chi for Fall Prevention. This class meets twice a week for 8 weeks. No class will be held on Oct. 11 or Nov. 23.

The Safe Sitter program includes instruction in babysitting skills and techniques that include: care of choking infant/ child, infant and child CPR, injury prevention and management, safety for the sitter, child care essentials, behavior management and babysitting as a business. Each participant must pass a written and practical exam.

Location: Holley Hall - Hall Instructor: Helen Turner/ Carol Hysko

MIN/MAX: 3/20

Age

Day

Time

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

Adult

M,W

1:00-2:00P

9/26-11/30

$0/0

330100-01

11:00-12:00P 9/12-12/19

$0/0

330100-02

Graduate Class Instructor: Ruth Barenbaum Adult

M

Location: Rescue Squad Mtng RM Instructor: Carolyn Knight Ages

Tai Chi Sun-Style 73 Forms

12 & up Th, F

CVAA's Tai Chi program: Sun-style 73 forms will be offered at Holley Hall beginning Sept.6th. The Sun 73 program is an advanced form of Tai Chi but still copies the more upright Sun Style observed in the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention Program. Experience the meditative gentle, continuous flow of Tai Chi using a beautiful sequence of forms in the age old practice. Benefits are numerous, including balance, strength, agility gains; reduced blood pressure/improved cardio health & diabetes scores; and improved sense of wellbeing, mental health and reduced depression. Some Tai Chi experience is helpful. Must be able to stand unaided.

Class is offered free of charge but donations to CVAA are welcomed. Instructor Susan Wallis is a certified instructor. No class on November 8th.

Time

Date

9:00-2:00P

10/20-10/21 $75/85

Time

Date

Adult

Tu

10:00-11:00A 9/6-12/13

R/NR Fee

Code #

$0/0

330101-01

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

MIN/MAX: 10/20

Day

Time

Date

Adult

F

10:00-11:00A 10/7-11/25

R/NR Fee

Code #

$0/0

330102-01

Age

Day

Time

Adult

Sa

10:00-12:00P 10/22

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

$30/40

320110-01

Join our team and be part of something great. We need your help to offer great programs and events, and you can gain valuable experience and give back to the community. You might even have Fun.

Location: Holley Hall - Hall

Age

MIN/MAX: 5/20

Volunteers make a difference!

This program is one of Dr. Lam's Tai Chi for Health Institute's health sets. An excellent introduction to Tai Chi for Beginners. This program is designed for adults in most physical conditions and can be done seated.

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation will gently stretch joints, improve circulation and calm the mind.

Instructor: Susan Wallis

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Location: TBA Instructor: Melissa Atkins

Day

Code #

Are you recently diagnosed Celiac or just prefer to eat a gluten free diet and would love to learn how to bake the things you have always loved? If you answered yes or even maybe then this is the workshop for you. We will introduce you to baking gluten free goodies that taste just how you remember them.

We will make a simple flour recipe you can take home and we will bake some yummy baked goods together.

You will leave class with goodies in hand, recipes, lots of tips... and hopefully a greater understanding of just how easy it can be!

MIN/MAX: 0/0

Age

R/NR Fee

Intro to Baking Gluten Free

Location: Holley Hall - Hall Instructor: Susan Wallis

Day

MIN/MAX: 4/8

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Health and Wellness The following classes are offered in partnership with Bristol Fitness

*Please register directly with Bristol Fitness 802-453-5205 Intro To Strength and Wellness

Indoor Cycling

Mondays 4:15-4:45 pm 6 weeks,

6 weeks, September 19-October 26 $96/person for 2 classes/week; $59/person for 1 class per week (specify day)

September 19-October 24,

Monday and Wednesday evenings 6-7 pm;

$30 per person

You know how important Strength and Flexibility are to your overall Wellness and Quality of Life...How does one get started? Try this 30 minute Introductory class filled with personal instruction on exercise form and modification. We will meet upstairs at Bristol Fitness in the Group Fitness Studio and use chairs, balls, bands, ankle and hand weights to strengthen our entire body. Every class ends with a relaxing stretch.

Gentle Aerobics

Join the journey on Monday and Wednesday evenings in our Spinning Studio at Bristol Fitness.

Instructors will lead you through a ride to motivating music. This class is sure to improve your cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. Challenge by choice! Meaning you change your level at your pace. We encourage beginners to start with less than an hour on the bike and finish with stretching and core work.

Wednesdays 10:15-11 am, September 21-October 26, 6 weeks $59/person

Low Impact movements to gently increase your heart rate, move your body in a full range of motion and a relaxing stretch at the ballet bar to finish class.

Are you looking for a place to hold that upcoming special event?

We’ve got the room for you at Holley Hall!

Whatever the occasion birthday party, meeting, wedding reception, or family get together. The space is available for residents as well as non-residents.

For more information, please visit bristolrec.org or call the Recreation office at 453-5885.

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Wellness Classes and Workshops Aqua Fit

*Aqua dumbbells will be supplied.

Fun and fitness in the shallow end of the pool This class meets twice a week for 6 weeks. using the natural re- Location: MAUHS Pool sistance of the water Instructor: John KromerMIN/MAX: 10/30 and your own body Age Day Time Date R/NR Fee Code # weight. We will go Adult Tu,& Th 7:15-8:00P 9/13-10/20 $100/110 320108-01 through a series of easy - on - joints exercises designed to work Adult Tu, & Th 7:15-8:00P 10/25-12/8 $100/110 320108-02 each muscle group without stress or strain. Gentle, yet effective workout for all ages and fitness levels.

Co-Ed Recreational Volleyball

Monday Night Basketball

This is an intermediate level program. Experience in Recreational Volleyball is required. Classic threetouch volleyball team play creates a fun, fast paced game with receiving, passing, setting and smashing.

This level is not suggested for beginners or league players.

This is an Adults Only class.

You may drop in or attend the entire session. Basketball is a great, fun way to get in some exercise while having fun with friends and neighbors.

PLEASE NOTE: Time is subject to change due to school schedule. No volleyball during school vacations. $45.00 for the season (Sept.PLEASE NOTE: Time is subject to change due to May) or 2.00 per drop in. school schedule. No volleyball during school vacations. $45.00 for the season (Sept.-May) or 2.00 per Location: BES Gym drop in.

MIN/MAX: 5/30

Location: BES Gym Instructor: Teri Fitz-Gerald

MIN/MAX: 8/16

Age

Day

Time

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

Age

Day

Time

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

Adult

W

7:00-9:00P

9/7-1/25

$2/2

320302-01

Adult

M

7:00-9:00P

9/12-1/30

$2/2

320304-01

Offer a program with us!

East Coast Swing Dance This is your classic six count swing. Very fun and easy to learn. You will first be taught the basic principles of dance. By the end of this five week series you will be able to attend a social event and actually dance.

Do you have a talent you would like to share?

If so submit a proposal with us and we will see if we can make it happen. Bring people together, to meet new people, learn new things and have fun! All the while sharing your talent and making a little money.

Call us we can help get you started

Location: Holley Hall - Hall Instructor: David Rose

We offer programming for all ages and are always looking for new ideas.

MIN/MAX: 4/20

Age

Day

Time

Date

R/NR Fee

Code #

Adult

Su

1:00-3:00P

10/9-11/6

$50/50

321203-01

453-5885.

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Bristol Recreation Dept. & Hub Teen Center P.O. Box 249. Bristol, VT 05443

www.bristolrec.org 453-5885 It’s All good!

bristolrec@gmavt.net

Household Information Form

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION: (Please print all information legibly) Household Last Name: ________________________ Resident:

Today’s Date Non Resident:

(add $10.00 per class)

(Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, Starksboro, New Haven)

Household E-Mail Address: (you may have more than one) RESPONSIBLE ADULT: Name Address City State Phone: Home Work Cell Gender: Birthdate: Allergies: Special Accommodations:

SECONDARY RESPONSIBLE ADULT Name Address City State Phone: Home Work Cell Gender: Birthdate: Allergies: Special Accommodations:

Zip Ext

Zip Ext

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: (someone other than spouse or parents, in case they cannot be reached) Contact Name City

State

Work Phone

Ext

FAMILY MEMBER INFORMATION: Name

Address Zip

Cell

Home Phone Relationship

(Children and/or other people in the Household)

Gender Allergies

Birthdate

Grade

Gender Allergies

Birthdate

Grade

Gender Allergies

Birthdate

Grade

School Medication or Medical Conditions Are there any Special Accommodations that need to be made?

Name

School Medication or Medical Conditions Are there any Special Accommodations that need to be made?

Name

School Medication or Medical Conditions Are there any Special Accommodations that need to be made?

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Would you like to subscribe to our Monthly E-Rec. Newsletter?

E-mail addresses to send it to:

YES

NO

2. Would you like to receive a free lunch if one is available for the class/camp you are registering for?

Office Use Only:

Entered:

Coded On-Line:

E-mail Sent:

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Saturday, December 10 at Holley Hall Come and enjoy, Carriage Rides, Arts & Crafts, Live Music and of course

Santa!

Breakfast includes: Pancakes, Sausages, Juice, Milk, Coffee or Tea. $10 for all ages First Seating is at 8:30am #311501-01, Second seating at 9:30am #311501-02 and third seating at 10:30am #311501-03.

Carriage rides available from 8:30-10:30am

Tickets on sale now!

Happy Holidays!

From Bristol Recreation Department

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