Spring 2021 Program Guide

SPRING 2021

Swimming & Summer Fitness Tennis & Golf

Registration Opens March 15 lexingtonma.gov/ recreation

General Information

@LEXRECREATION

Full Time Staff Peter Coleman, CPRP Assistant Director of Recreation

Melissa Battite, CPRP Director Christine Dean, CPRP Community Center Director

Hayato Tsurumaki Recreation Supervisor Kate DeAngelis, CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Thomas Romano, CPRP Youth & Family Program Coordinator Melinda Spencer Administrative Manager

Ann McKean Department Assistant

Cherie Robinson Administrative Assistant

Lisa Aboyan Administrative Assistant

Mission Statement To provide affordable, quality programs meeting the needs of the community. We are committed to providing active and passive leisure opportunities that are educational, fun and life- enriching. The Department promotes participation by all Lexington residents in safe, accessible, and well- maintained facilities.

Registration Information Registration is available online beginning March 15, 2021. Non- resident registration will begin March 31. We encourage you to visit our web page at lexingtonma.gov/ recreation. Registration is first come, first served. All participants must register, submit payment and a waiver release in order to be eligible to participate in a program. We accept cash, check, MasterCard, VISA, or Discover for payments.

Financial Aid

Requests are available online, or by calling. This confidential application process is through the Human Services Department. The amount of financial aid provided is determined by individual need and available funds through the Recreation Enterprise Fund.

Thank you to the Fund for Lexington for supporting a portion of the annual scholarship funds.

Inclusion Support

Inclusion support can be provided for any in person programs. To learn more about inclusion support or to request support, contact kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov

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General Info............2 2021 Park Pop- Up Programs..3 Therapeutic Recreation..............4 Youth......................5- 10 April Break.............11 Field Use & Golf.....12- 13 Adult.......................14- 17 Tennis.....................18 Aquatics..................20- 21 Contact Us recdept@lexingtonma.gov 781- 698- 4800

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing via the request form a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of a program or service. A $25.00 processing fee will be incurred for all cancellations unless otherwise noted.

Cancellations received less than two weeks prior to the start of a program or service do not qualify for a credit.

Credit requests may be given for medical reasons and requires a physician?s note to process a credit request. The remaining balance will be in the form of a credit to the household account in which the original registration was made. In the event a program is canceled due to low enrollment or inclement weather (only when a make- up is not available), a full credit will be applied to the household account. Credits are available up to one calendar year from the date given.

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Therapeutic Recreation

Registration opens March 15th!

Teen Time - What's Your Next Adventure? $120 for all sessions or $30 a session

Nothing beats spending time with friends both old and new.

Scavenger Hunt Hike - Let?s celebrate Earth Day by visiting the beautiful Whipple Hill! We will go on a short hike while completing an outdoor scavenger hunt. Participants can bring a snack and should wear comfortable clothing.

Create and Craft - Calling all crafters and Do- It Yourself fans! We will have a variety of crafts and projects to make.

Ice Cream Social - Let?s kick off the summer with an ice cream social and yard games!

Grades: Activity:

9- 12

Date:

Time:

Location:

Scavenger Hunt Hike

Th: April 22

1- 2:30pm

Whipple Hill

Create and Craft

Th: May 6

4- 5::30pm Diamond School

Ice Cream Social

Th: June 10

6- 7:30pm

* CC

Funday Friday - $120

Adaptive Tennis - $120

Each week we will focus on developing and fostering social skills through fun games, activities and crafts! This program is inclusive, all abilities are welcome to join.

Learn the game of tennis while having fun with peers!

These lessons are tailored for youth and teens with disabilities who may require adaptations or specialized supports to learn the game of tennis.

Grades: Date: 1- 3

Fri: April 9 - June 4 (No Class 4/ 23, 5/ 14, 5/ 28)

Time:

Location:

1- 2:30pm

Fiske

Ages: 6- 11

Date:

Time:

Sun: April 11 - May 16

12:45- 1:45pm Gallagher Tennis Courts 2- 3pm

12- 18

Location:

Lex Get Healthy! - $210 This group is offered to teens at any skill level who may benefit from adaptations or individualized attention looking to learn basic health and wellness skills in a fun and relaxed environment alongside two Occupational Therapists. Topics will include cooking / recipe making, fitness, creative ways of expression and exploration of meaningful activities.

Grades: Date: 6- 8

Time:

Location:

Fri: April 9 - May 21 (No Class 4/ 23) 11:45- 12:45pm Clarke

Stay & Play - $185 Drop the kids off for a morning of fun! The group will engage in a variety of activities, games and crafts - all while fostering and developing important social skills. This program is inclusive, all abilities are welcome to join.

Ages: Dates: 4- 7

Time:

Location:

Sat: April 24 - June 12 10am- 12pm Center Rec (No Class 5/ 15, 5/ 29) Complex

Music with Ms. Maura - $230 Ms. Maura invites you and your family to join us for Music Therapy each Saturday, in Music with Ms. Maura! Get ready to laugh, sing and dance along to the music experiences designed to support and enhance early childhood development! Registration includes one child and a maximum of two caregivers.

Siblings can register for an additional $60.

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Ages:

Dates:

Time:

Location:

April 24 - June 5 9:30- 10:15am * CC Lawn 18m- 2.5yrs Sat: (No Class 5/ 29) * CC - Community Center

Youth Intro to D&D: The Giant's Table! - $165 Become a hero and embark on a daring adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world?s oldest and best role playing game! Trouble is brewing in the small hamlet of Pellaford: a messenger carrying an important item has gone missing and strange mishaps have begun to plague the town. As heroes, you have been hired to find the courier and uncover the mystery surrounding the nearby wooded plateau called the Giant?s Table. Over the course of six sessions, we'll learn the rules of the game and play through the entire adventure as a team. Players will select from an assortment of pre- generated characters so we can jump right in and start playing. Designed for girls & boys who are new to D&D, though kids with past experience are also welcome!

Ages: Dates: 9- 11

Time:

Location:

Viking Street Hockey - $115 We teach athletes the essentials to become a great hockey player all while keeping the athletes engaged in a fun learning environment. Athletes will learn proper passing and shooting techniques as well as stick handling techniques and correct defensive positioning. We will also have the athletes learn basic plays.

Ages: Dates: Time: Location:

Mon: May 3 - June 7 3:30- 5pm Virtual

Skyhawks Beginner Golf - $88 Participants will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, body positioning, etiquette and keeping score. The program is specifically designed for the entry- level player, simplifying instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course.

Ages: Dates: Mon: April 5- May 3 (No Class 4/ 19) 5- 9 Mon: May 17- June 14 (No Class 5/ 31)

Time:

5- 8

3- 4pm Tue: April 27 June 1

Location: 9- 12

CC Carriage House Parking Lot 4:15- 5:15pm

4- 5pm & CC Lower 5:15- 6:15pm Field

Tennis Lessons - $100 Led by instructor Barry Ndinya, the Lessons are designed to introduce children to the life- long sport of tennis. The participants will learn the basic rules of the game, work on stroke development and serves (when appropriate) through drills and games.

Participants must bring a tennis racquet.

Ages:

Dates:

6- 7

4:15- 4:45pm Tue: April 27 - June 1 or 4:50- 5:20pm

8- 9

Tue or Th: April 27 - June 3

10- 11

4:40- 5:10pm Th: April 29 - June 3 5:15- 6pm

12- 14

Time:

Location:

Tue: Adams 5:25- 5:55pm Tennis Th: 4- 4:30pm Courts

Pump It Up Basketball - $220 Under the direction of Lexington stand out & coach Tom Henneberry, and college coach Dan Holbrook, they strive to teach proper basketball fundamentals to children who want to improve their skills, stay active, and have fun! All skill levels are welcome. Through demonstrations, fun drills, and friendly competition, instruction will emphasize both individual and team concepts while stressing the importance of respect, attitude, and being a good teammate.

Ages:

Session 1:

Session 2:

Time:

6- 12

Tue or Th: April 27 - June 3

Tue or Th: July 6 - Aug 12

4- 5pm or 5- 6pm

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6- 7pm

Tue: 12- 17 April 27 - June 1

Location:

Center Rec Basketball Courts

Minds in Motion RE/ CO Robot - $190 Build and take home your very own RE/ CO Robot! RE/ CO robot is a mechanical off- roading adventure! It comes equipped with an infrared sensor and artificial intelligence. Its ability to be controlled wirelessly, and its tank- like tracks, make it perfect for rugged conditions!

With the wireless remote control added, RE/ CO Robot can access new play modes like storytelling, singing, dancing, and even programming. For parents who look to get the most out of their children?s time, RE/ CO Robot is a great all in one package!

Ages: Dates: 8- 12

Time:

Location:

Tue: April 27 - June 1 4- 5:20pm * CC * CC - Community Center

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Youth

Beginner or Intermediate Chess - $180

Beginner (Ages 5- 8) Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision making, International College Options - Free strategic thinking, analytical skills and more. We will learn the names of Sharon Olofsson, of Gateway Educational pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates and Consulting, will present college options outside endgames. Classes include 30- 40 minutes instruction with 20- 30 the U.S. Topics will include pros and cons of minutes of supervised play, culminating in a tournament. earning a degree overseas, a cost comparison Intermediate (Ages 9- 14) of various countries, and information on the Kids who already know how to move pieces can participate in this admissions process as well as select session. You will learn intermediate to advanced tactics, universities in Canada, the U.K. and Europe. strategies, learn about openings, middle games and endgames.

This presentation is geared towards families We will focus on how to play in tournaments. The last week will with students in high school. be a tournament.

Ages: Dates: Time: Location: Ages: Dates: Time: Location: Wed: 5- 8 4:30- 5:30pm Teen May 7- 8:30pm Virtual Tue: May 4 - June 8 Virtual 12 9- 14 5:45- 6:45pm

Viking Ninja Warrior - $115 These high energy clinics is where Boot Camp meets Ninja Warrior where kids will engage in a variety of modified activities that improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and agility. During each session, kids engage in a specific set of exercises. Fitness is made fun by supporting coaches who engage the participants ensuring everyone stays on task and improves.

Ages: 5- 8

Dates:

Time: 3- 4pm

Wed: April 28 - June 2

9- 12

Junior Golf Clinic - $225 Under the direction of PGA Golf Professional Joe McKinney, participants will develop and learn new golf skills each week. Elements of golf that will be covered include driving, irons and wedges, putting, rules of play, and golf course etiquette. Participants are encouraged to bring their own golf clubs as a limited number of rental clubs are available.

Location: * CC Lower Field

4:15- 5:15pm

Ages:

Dates:

Time:

Location:

13- 17

Wed: April 28 - May 19

Meadows 6- 7pm Pine Golf Club

Learn to Skate Ice Skating Lessons - $220/ session For individuals with little or no formal skating instruction, our group classes teach skating basics in a fun and comfortable environment. Classes include 20- 25 minutes of group instruction and up to 5 minutes of free time. Skaters will be grouped by age/ ability. Participants must be at least 4 years old & potty- trained. Gloves are strongly recommended for skaters ages 4- 6. A helmet (such as a bike helmet or HECChelmet) is required and rental skates are available (free of charge) on a first- come, first- served basis.

Ages:

Dates:

Time:

Wed: May 5 - June 23

Location:

4- 4:25pm

4- 16 Sun: May 9 - June 27 3:30- 3:55pm

Burlington Ice Palace

Teen/ Adult Ice Skating Lessons - $245/ session

Learn to skate or enhance skating skills in a fun and comfortable learning environment. Classes include group instruction and free time and encourage skaters to learn at their own pace. Skaters will be grouped by age and/ or ability as needed. Participants must be at least 16 years old. A helmet (such as a bike helmet or HECChelmet) is required and rental skates are available (free of charge) on a first- come, first- served basis.

Ages: Dates: Wed: May 5 - June 23

Time: 4:20- 5pm

16+

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Location:

Sun: May 9 - June 27 4:10- 4:50pm

Join Super Soccer Stars for some soccer fun this spring! At Super Soccer Stars, it is their goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non- competitive environment. Their philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, build self- confidence, and develop teamwork in every class. Super Soccer Stars will be offering a variety of programs on Mondays and Saturdays this spring for boys and girls ages 2- 7. You may register online or you can call (781) 777- 7171.

Burlington Ice Palace * CC - Community Center

Youth

Family Fishing Clinic - $20 Let the Mass Wildlife Angler Education Program be your guide on how to fish. We?ll have equipment on hand for use, as well as terminal tackle, and live bait. You?ll learn the basics from casting out to baiting up. And the best part ? you?ll actually be able to fish. So come try your hand at this great pastime, guaranteed to catch some fun! Please note: this family- friendly program is intended for beginners ONLY and children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages: Dates: Time: Location: 6- 18

Wed: May 12

4- 6pm Old Reservoir

Bike Smart - $10 In partnership with the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee, the Friends of Lexington Bikeways, and the Lexington Police Department, the Bike Smart program will be offered this spring. Bike Smart classes build rider confidence, whether riding for fun or transportation. Students will learn how to evaluate if their bicycle is safe to ride, proper helmet fit, bicycle handling techniques, signaling, and additional biking skills.

Ages: Dates: 8- 12

Time:

Location:

Sat: May 15 10am- 12pm Old Harrington School Parking Lot

Sunset Family Orienteering Race - $86 Teams of 1- 6 people will travel to Clarke Middle School, competing against each other on a sunset orienteering course in which teams will work together to find as many checkpoints as they can. Starts will be staggered. All team members must have a flashlight and are encouraged to wear their favorite reflective apparel. No prior knowledge of orienteering is necessary. We will send participants instructions ahead of time. * Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The team that finds the most checkpoints will win a $10 gift card to a local Lexington business.

Ages: Dates:

Time:

* Any

6- 9pm Clarke Middle School Trail

Fri: June 25 & July 16

Location:

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Youth

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Wicked Cool 4 Kids DIY Science Lab - $205 Create your own do- it- yourself science toys. Each week we?ll explore and build fun toys and gadgets that you make - and learn the science behind them. Make a mini catapult to launch a pom pom as you learn about energy and motion. Study how magnets work and make a moving magnet car. Sooth your mind with a silly sensory bag and celestial swirling bottle. Make a marble maze and design a house for an action figure. Creative engineering fun!

Ages: Dates: 6- 10

Time:

Wed: April 28 - June 2

Location:

Ages: Dates:

3:30- 4:30pm Fiske

3- 6

Location:

3:30- 4:30pm Fiske

F.A.S.T. Athletics Flag Football - $135

Children will learn the basic skills in fielding, throwing, hitting, and base running. In addition, they will play games such as home run derby, last one standing, and running bases. This is an easy introduction into t- ball where learning and skill development are our priorities. Participants should bring a glove with them.

Time:

Time:

Fri: April 30 - June 4

6- 10

F.A.S.T. Athletics Pre- K T- Ball - $135

Ages: Dates:

Wicked Cool 4 Kids Lego Robotics 2 - $205 Continue your robotics journey with LEGO robotics. Create bots that compete in soccer games, and fans to cheer them on. Incorporate tilt sensors, cams, and motion sensors and attempt a daring airplane rescue and sail a boat in a storm.

Complete your We- Do adventure by designing your own interactive robots to compete in challenges you and your team dream up!

Be taught game strategies, catching techniques, and most importantly how to work together as a team. Students will participate in different, modified situational games such as Red Zone Defense, Fourth and Inches, and the QB Challenge as they learn the importance of fair play. Each class will end with a simulated game ? the coaches will have tons of plays ready to go for their teams!

Location:

Ages: Dates:

Th: April 29 - June 10 3- 3:45pm Muzzey Field

7- 12

Time:

Location:

Th: April 29 - June 10 4- 5pm Muzzey Field

Gateway to College - Free Sharon Olofsson, of Gateway Educational Consulting, will present the path to college. Learn what colleges look for in an applicant, how to find the "right fit" college, how to maximize financial and merit aid, and why it's so important to start the process early. This presentation is geared towards families with students in high school.

Ages: Dates: Teen

Time:

Location:

Wed: April 14 7- 8:30pm Virtual

Combined Martial Arts - $145 Come to the Community Center and join instructor Charles Crayton Jr., a 6th degree black belt with 30 years of experience, for classes in combined martial arts. Come away learning self- defense moves of all kinds, a sharper mind, patience, and self- discipline.

Front Cover Class!

Ages: Dates:

Time:

8- 13

4- 5pm * CC

Th: April 29 - June 3

Location:

3D Design using BlocksCAD - $225 BlocksCAD is a programmatic, cloud- based, 3D Design tool that teaches Coding, 3D Design, Math & Computational Thinking. Your child will utilize cartesian coordinates, number sense, spatial reasoning, matrics and geometry. Make sure to bring your own Chromebook, Macbook, or laptop.

At the end of the class each student will receive a lifetime license to BlocksCAD and one 3D print of a their choice from their design library.

Grades: Dates:

8

3- 5

Th: April 29 - June 3

Time:

Location:

4- 5pm Fiske * CC - Community Center

Youth Viking Pre- K & Kindergarten Soccer - $115 This fun soccer clinic, offered by Viking Sports, provides guided instruction for children. Children will learn the basics of soccer and build a foundation for learning future soccer skills, thriving in team play, and in general, athleticism. Participants should bring a soccer ball and shin guards are recommended, but not required. All participants will receive a Viking T- Shirt!

Ages: Dates:

Time:

Fr: April 30 - June 4

3- 6

"Thank you all for all the fine programs you've provided during the pandemic. It's made a difference."

- Participant

Location:

1:45- 2:30pm 2:45- 3:30pm * CC Lower Field 3:45- 4:30pm

Registration begins March 15th, make sure you have created a MyRec account!

Skyhawks Mini Hawk - $88 This multi- sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Soccer, baseball, and flag football are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun. Through modified games and activities, participants explore balance, hand/ eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace.

Ages: Dates:

4- 6

Time:

Th: April 8 - May 6 (No Class 4/ 22)

Location:

* CC 4- 5pm Lower Field

Th: May 20 - June 10

Friday Afternoon Tennis Clinic - $120 This Clinic is designed for beginner and intermediate players. This program has a 5:1 children- to- staff ratio. Drill work will emphasize match and tournament style play and gain experience through daily practice. Participants must bring a tennis racquet.

Ages: Dates: 6- 9

Time:

Location:

1:30- 3pm

Gallagher Tennis Courts

Fri: May 21 - June 11

April 9 - May 7 9- 12 Fri: (No Class 4/ 23)

Minds in Motion Outer Space & Physics Fun - $190 Come join an exciting world of space exploration as you build and take home your very own Solar System Kit! Put your mind in motion as you paint and create your own planets and learn all about our planetary neighborhood with your solar system model. Check out our real meteorite fragment samples! Take part in other exciting activities involving physics, air pressure, and density. You will also witness some really neat demonstrations from your instructor. Watch as an egg is magically sucked into a bottle and behold a tornado being created.

Ages: Dates: 6- 11

Wed: April 28 - June 2

Time: 4- 5:20pm

Location: Diamond

Our programs are designed to maximize fun, learning, and playing time on the field. Our coaches will work with every child to help them learn and have a great time. For elementary age children, our programs are coed. For middle school age players, we?ll mostly be divided into a girls group and an open (mostly boys) group. Ultimate is a self- refereed sport and our coaches strongly believe that learning to compete without referees is important for young players.

We?ll always emphasize how to be good teammates and competitors. All registration for the BUDA clinics must be done directly through the BUDA website. * CC - Community Center

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Youth

Archery - $160

Archery is an individual sport that provides the opportunity for anyone to do well. The benefits of archery include exercise, mental focus, self- discipline, and social interaction with peers. This program teaches the fundamentals of good form, technique, and how to be safe. Taught by Shawn Bowlby who has 20+ years of experience and has won the national indoor championship 8 times.

Your child will be learning from one of the best! Archery equipment is provided.

Ages: Dates: Time: Location: Fri: May 28 - June 18

1:30- 3pm or 3:30- 5:00pm

Tue- Fri: April 20- 23

2:15- 3:45pm or 4:15- 5:45pm

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* CC Upper Lawn

Introduction to Orienteering - $155 Participants will take part in a set of progressive activities to develop orienteering and map reading skills. This series is designed to give participants an immersive orienteering experience that will focus on developing skills through fun and engaging map- navigation and scavenger hunt- like activities.

Grades: Dates:

Time:

2- 5

Location:

2:00- 3:15pm Sat: May 15, 22, 29, June 5

6- 8

Clarke Middle School Trail 3:45- 5pm

Pollinator Planting Kits - 12 plants $60, 4 plants $22 The Lexington Conservation Office and Lexington Living Landscapes are offering pollinator plant kits available to the Lexington Community. Turn your lawn into pollinator friendly habitat with Zizia aurea (golden Alexanders), Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot), Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (narrow- leaved mountain- mint), and Solidago puberula (downy goldenrod).

Ages: Dates: Any

Tue- Fri: April 20- 23

Time:

Location:

10- 11:30am

* CC Upper Lawn

Challenger Tiny Tykes Soccer - $130 Our soccer and child development professionals have designed an innovative curriculum that takes children on ?Immersive Interactive Adventures? through fun and exciting themes with an emphasis on running, jumping, throwing, stopping, and starting through the game of soccer. All children will receive a free uniform and soccer ball.

Ages: Dates: 2- 3

10

Location:

Muzzey Field 4- 4:50pm 5- 5:50pm

Led by Warren Wilson, this program, now in its 35th year, will teach children the basics of baseball. Children must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. The program is FREE, but pre- registration is required.

Ages: Dates:

3- 3:50pm Sun: May 2 - June 13 (No Class 5/ 31)

4- 5

Time:

Pre- Ball - Free

4- 5

Time:

Sat: May 8 - June 12

Location:

9- 9:45am Rindge Park

* CC - Community Center

April Break Wicked Cool 4 Kids Wild World Safari - $255 Explore the wild world of nature. Take a look at some of your favorite wild animals and determine if they're predators or prey.

Learn to identify track patterns and compare animals in the wild to our domesticated pets. Creep like big cats and lope like coyotes.

Explore extreme habitats like melting glaciers and learn about our planet's natural resources. Experiment with lenses and prisms to find a rainbow.

Ages: Dates: 6- 10

Time:

Location:

Tue- Fri: April 20- 23 9am- 12pm Fiske

Combined Martial Arts & RAD for Kids - $170 Combined Martial Arts Inc. will be providing this Resist Abduction Defense program. Over the course of this program, taught by 6th degree black belt Charles Crayton Jr., students will be involved in a discussion of risk reductions strategies, continuum of survival, defensive strategies and the basic principals of defense. Kids have the opportunity to utilize their skills in a safe training environment monitored by instructors.

Ages: Dates:

Time:

Location:

8- 13

10- 11:30am

* CC Upper Lawn

Tue- Fri: April 20- 23

F.A.S.T. Athletics Sports Mania - $135/ half or $185/ full All participants will have a great time playing soccer, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, and kickball. The fun continues with hand ball and pillow polo. Each day begins with proper stretching and warm- up games, and follows with the teaching of basic skills in the sports we play that day. Program will be offered in a safe and FUN environment. Please bring a water bottle, snack, and drink. Full day participants should also bring a peanut- free lunch.

Ages: Dates:

Time:

Location:

9am- 12pm 8- 13

Tue- Fri: April 20- 23

Fiske School 9am- 3pm

Did you notice the Therapeutic Recreation Programs on page 4, flip back and check them out! If you need any inclusion support for programs please email Kate DeAngelis! * CC - Community Center

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Adult Program:

All Classes are held virtually Spring Dates:

Spring Time:

Spring Summer Dates: Fee:

Summer Time:

Summer Fee:

Zumba

Tue: April 6 - June 8

6- 6:55pm

$100

Th: July 8 - August 19 (No Class 7/ 29)

7- 7:55pm

$60

Intermediate Tai Chi Health & Balance

Tue: April 6 - June 8

3- 3:55pm

$50

Tue: July 6 - August 24

3- 3:55pm

$48

Beginner - Tai Chi Health & Balance

Wed: April 7 - June 9

3- 3:55pm

$50

Wed: July 7 - August 25

3- 3:55pm

$48

Essentrics

Wed: April 7 - June 23

11- 11:55am

$60

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Yoga for Beginners

Mon: April 5 - June 21

9:30- 10:25am

$60

Wed: July 14 - August 25 2:20- 3:15pm

$42

Zumba Gold

Th: April 8 - June 10

10- 10:55am

$50

Th: July 8 - August 19 (No Class 7/ 29)

9- 9:55am

$36

Circuit Training

Fri: April 9 - June 25

10- 10:55am

$60

Fri: July 9 - August 27 (No Class 8/ 6)

10- 10:55am

$48

Dance Jam

Fri: April 9 - June 18

11- 11:55am

$55

Fri: July 9 - August 20

11- 11:55am

$42

Cardio Dance & Strength

Sat: April 10 - June 12

10:30- 11:30am $100

Th: July 8 - August 5

9- 9:55am

$50

Zumba - Karl Weiland & Yachun Lin

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Yoga for Beginners - Judy Whitney

This dance/ fitness class that takes the work out of working out! The cardio/ body toning routine is very easy to follow and no prior experience is needed. Whether you are just starting/ getting back on your fitness journey, are extremely fit, on a weight loss program or coming back from an injury, come join the party!

Link your breath with movement in this slow flow yoga class. We come together each week to explore yoga poses, get grounded, build strength and flexibility and have some fun! The class focuses on proper alignment in a light hearted, non- competitive environment. A yoga mat is helpful but not required.

Beginner & Intermediate Tai Chi Health & Balance Tai- Chun Pan

Zumba Gold - Karl Weiland & Yachun Lin

This class will introduce simple Tai Chi movements to improve one?s health and balance to help prevent falling injuries. The class will start with easy follow- along warm- up Qigong exercise, Eight Pieces of Fine Brocades.

Then, students will learn selected simple and easy- to- learn Tai Chi postures and movements focusing on gaining one?s balance to prevent falling and improve general health condition.

Have you made a MyRec account yet?

Zumba Gold is a Latin- inspired dance- fitness party for active older adults, beginners, and anyone who is looking to dance and have a great time without jumping! Easy- to- follow and feel- good routines to international beats. Each routine starts out with basic steps and adds on to each step as the song progresses. This creates the opportunity to add more intensity or lower the intensity level based on each individual's fitness abilities and preferences. Instructor Karl Weiland's Zumba Gold classes focus on building strength, cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Please wear sturdy sneakers and bring water.

"I am so appreciative that you are offering these Zoom classes."

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- Participant

Adult Cardio Dance & Strength - Renae Nichols Let the music free your mind and energize your body in this class designed to give you a full body workout. Each class begins with 30- 40 minutes of cardio dance fitness, created to be a great workout for the heart and the mind. With each new song, you will be led through a series of steps that are easy to learn and fun to perform.

The remaining 20- 30 minutes of class will be used for strength training, using body weight and free weights to keep muscles strong and toned. This class is designed for active adults, no previous dance or fitness experience is required.

Dance Jam - Yachun Lin

Circuit Training - Terry Currier

Join a lively class to groove and sing along (optional) to popular Pop, Hip- Hop and Salsa tunes. The class will guide you through an easy to follow dance choreography that will definitely get you moving your feet and lifting your heart rate for a full- body cardio workout.

No dance experience necessary.

Increase your strength, endurance, flexibility and balance in this energetic whole- body circuit workout.

Using hand weights, you will alternate muscle- building exercises with aerobic challenges and balance drills. 3 to 5- pound dumbbells are recommended, but canned goods and water bottles will also work well.

Essentrics - Cindy Lewis

Essentrics is a dynamic, full- body workout that simultaneously combines stretching and strengthening all the muscles in the body. This technique not only develops lean, strong and flexible muscles, but also unlocks joints and improves posture. Perfect for men and women of all ages and fitness levels who are looking for a gentle, slow- tempo class, this program aims at "rebalancing" and the body so that areas that have often been ignored (such as feet, hands, hips, shoulders) get stronger and more functional. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water.

Golf Clinic - $225 Under the direction of PGA Golf Professional Joe McKinney, participants will have the opportunity to learn new golf skills and practice previously taught skills. Elements of golf that will be covered include driving, irons and wedges, putting, rules of play, and golf course etiquette. Participants are encouraged to bring their own golf clubs as a limited number of rental clubs are available.

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Mon: April 26 - May 17 18+

Location:

Meadows 6- 7pm Pine Golf Club

Mon: July 12- August 2

Tennis Lessons - $125/ session The Lessons are designed to give all players, regardless of ability, the opportunity to learn new skills and/ or improve existing ones. The Tuesday evening lessons will be led by Chew- Hoong Koh and the Thursday evening lessons will be taught by Ben Guth. Participants must bring a tennis racquet.

Age: Session 1: Tue: May 4 - June 8

Session 2

Time:

Tue: July 6 - August 10

6- 7pm (Beg) Gallagher 7- 8pm (Adv. Beg) Tennis 8- 9pm (Inter.)

Courts

18+

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Women's Fitness Boot Camp $75/ one day, $125/ both days

This popular fitness program is designed specifically for women and will incorporate upper and lower body weight exercises as well as cardiovascular activities.

Walk ACROSS Lexington - $15/ walk, $50/ all 4 walks work and many body Join friends and neighbors and discover new places in Lexington that you have never Band exercises will be included. Bodil seen before. Bob Hausslein of ACROSS Lexington will lead 4 guided walks along the Nilsson will lead the program. All mostly flat 12 ACROSS Lexington trails. Each walk will be 3 to 5 miles in length. All levels of ability are welcome to walks have sections of uneven footing and some short uphill sections. A portion of participate. Women should bring a the registration fee will be donated to the ACROSS Lexington Trust Fund. jump rope, exercise mat, and two Pre- registration is required.

5- 10 lb. hand weights.

Th: May 6 - June 10

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Tue: April 27 Tue: May 4 18+

Location:

Age: Dates:

Route L

Tue and or Th: 6- 7am Lincoln 2 18+ April 6June 10

Route J/ K 10am- 12pm

Tue: May 11

Route M

Tue: May 18

Route A

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Adult Evening Yoga - Keith Herndon

Zumba Toning - Yachun Lin Zumba Gold Toning takes the Zumba dance party fun, adding in light weights to enhance muscle strength, tone and endurance with Latin and international music. Please wear sturdy sneakers and have two 16.9 oz bottled waters as your light weights.

Fit & Fabulous - Maureen Gaines This class is a total body fitness workout, offering exercises for strength, endurance, balance and flexibility. The class begins with warm up movements and concludes with a stretching exercises and opportunities to relax the mind and body. You are encouraged to use free weights, if available (canned goods, water bottles, etc.) to enhance strength exercises, and resistance items (stretch bands, tubes, barre balls, small pillow, etc.) to enhance exercises.

Total Fitness - Judy Whitney

This aerobic class consists of 5 minutes of warm up, 30 minutes of aerobic dancing, 20 minutes of strength training using weights/ bands/ Pilates method, and 5 minutes of cool down by stretching and Yoga. You may sign up for once or twice per week.

Advanced Chair Fitness - Judy Whitney

Looking to improve your aerobic capacity, but not yet able to stand for long periods of time? Take a seat while listening to dance tunes, as you move your way to better health. Each class also includes standing or seated strengthening exercises of the major muscle groups in the body. We end with a relaxing cool down.

Come to this physically balancing workout of Yoga on Monday or Wednesday evenings from the comfort of your own home. Yoga is famous for harmonizing mind and body through stretching, breathing, deep relaxation, range of movement, and a calm inner focus, Participants should have a yoga mat and a water bottle.

Active Agers - Carolyn Martin This class is a combination of cardio fitness and muscle conditioning with the additional elements of Yoga and Tai Chi. These styles are blended into movements to help with an individuals balance, agility and strength, and to keep you invigorated for your everyday activities.

In addition, you will receive instruction about how to execute these exercises and why we are doing certain movements to enhance your overall fitness experience.

Please bring a water bottle. Free weights can be incorporated. Modifications can be made for those who need extra support or a seat occasionally.

Seated Strength & Balance - Pearl Pressman This seated class is designed to accommodate individuals of various fitness levels and can be adapted to meet the needs of any participant. The class begins with a thorough warm- up of joints and muscles, and is followed by strength training exercises for all of the major muscle groups of the body using hand weights, resistance bands and body weight. The class concludes with stretching exercises to increase flexibility.

Strength Training - Pearl Pressman

This class will help you build a stronger, more sculpted body; improve posture and balance and reduce the risk of Osteoporosis. You will also learn proper weight- training techniques, which is key to success. The class begins Cardio Strength Training - Terry Currier with a brief warm- up, followed by strength training This fun and challenging class incorporates all the exercises for all the major muscle groups of the body, major components of fitness: cardio, strength, both standing and on a mat, and concludes with gentle balance, flexibility and functional exercise. stretching exercises to increase flexibility an reduce Participants should have hand- held weights such as muscle tension. The class is designed to accommodate dumbbells, canned goods or water bottles. participants of all fitness levels and abilities. Athletic shoes, a mat, and water are recommended.

Pilates & Barre - Ellen Gaies

This workout includes floor and standing barre to engage and strengthen your CORE muscles, and improve balance, flexibility, and posture. Yoga exercises will also be taught to help you relax and stretch during class.

Modifications/ options will be provided for all levels of experience and any physical concerns. We will use the following props if you have them available: light weights, (or any cans from your pantry), resistance/ therapy bands, Pilates ball or pillow, mat, and a chair. Ellen Gaies is a Pilates, Barre, Yoga, Zumba and Ballet instructor.

Summer Orienteering Series - $155 For the first three sessions, participants will take part in a set of progressive activities to develop orienteering and map reading skills using a standard orienteering map. This series is designed to give participants an immersive orienteering experience that will focus on developing essential forest- navigation skills through fun and engaging activities. The final session will be a culminating activity, where an orienteering course will be set and participants must use a map and compass to find checkpoints as quickly as possible.

Age: Dates:

16

18+

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Location:

Sat: July 10, 17, 24, 31 9- 10:15am or 10:45am- 12pm Whippple Hill

Adult Program:

All Classes are held virtually Spring Dates:

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Summer Dates:

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10- 10:55am

$36

Zumba Toning

Mon: April 5 - June 21 (No Class 5/ 31)

10- 10:55am

$55

Mon: July 12 - Aug 23 (No Class 7/ 26)

Fit & Fabulous

Mon or Wed: April 12 - June 16 (No Class 4/ 19, 5/ 31)

10- 10:55am

Mon: $40 Wed: $50

Mon or Wed: July 12 - August 25 10- 10:55am

Total Fitness Advanced Chair Fitness Evening Yoga

Mon or Th: April 5 Mon: $55 June 21 (No Class 5/ 31) 1:15- 2:10pm Th: $60 Mon: April 5 - June 21 (No Class 5/ 31)

2:20- 3:15pm $55

Mon or Wed: April 5 June 23 (No Class 5/ 31) 7- 7:55pm

Mon: $42 Wed: $48

Mon or Wed: July 12 - August 25 1:15- 2:10pm $42 Mon: July 12 - August 23 2:20- 3:15pm $42

$120

Mon or Wed: July 5 - August 25

7- 7:55pm

$80

Cardio Strength Training

Tue: April 6 - June 22

9- 9:55am

$60

Tue: July 6 - August 24

9- 9:55am

$48

Active Agers

Tue or Th: April 6 - June 24

10- 10:55am

$60

Tue or Th: July 6 - August 26

10- 10:55am

$48

Seated Strength & Balance

Tue & Th: April 6 - June 24

11- 11:55am

$120

Tue & Th: July 6 - August 26

11- 11:55am

$96

Strength Training

Tue & Th: April 6 - June 24

12- 12:55pm

$120

Tue & Th: July 6 - August 26

12- 12:55pm

$96

Pilates & Barre

Wed: April 7 - June 23

6- 6:55pm

$120

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Th: April 8 - June 24

2:20- 3:15pm $60

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Pilates Matwork - Judy Whitney

While laying on a mat we will perform a series of exercises to strengthen the core muscles of the pelvis, abdomen and back. Pilates emphasizes spinal stabilization and flexibility and abdominal strengthening.

OsteofitnessTM - Beverly Ikier & Kerri Powers Spring - $420 Wed & Fri | Summer - $280 Wed & Fri OsteofitnessTM is an interdisciplinary program designed to prevent and treat osteoporosis using complementary health therapies. According to the Journal of Natural Medicine, due to the risk and fear surrounding pharmaceutical treatments for osteoporosis, there is a need for alternative treatments. This program has shown many positive outcomes in T- score improvement. It is a two- layered presentation by two certified, experienced exercise instructors, which covers the needs of both beginners and those that are advanced. The exercises provide progressive strengthening that target osteoporotic sites using free weights and ankle cuffs. Nutrition for Bone Health is reviewed each class. Bone/ muscle anatomy and physiology are explained in charts. Stress management is also reviewed each class and breathe techniques are taught to help with stress.

Age: Spring Dates: 18+

Wed & Fri: Apr 7 - June 25

Summer Dates: Wed & Fri: July 7 - Aug 27

Time: 10- 10:55am

Location: Zoom

Beverley Ikier is the owner of OsteofitnessTM, and trained with Miriam Nelson, author of ?Strong Women Stay Young.? Kerri Powers is highly credentialed in senior fitness and co- owner of Fitness Together located in Lexington.

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Battle Green Tennis League In partnership with the Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Department, the Battle Green Tennis League is a recreational league that promotes tennis by scheduling doubles matches for adults of all ages and abilities (beginners should have some experience playing doubles before joining the league). You may play all season (April- September) or in any of the 5 four- week sessions. Matches are scheduled a few weeks prior to the start of each session. Doubles matches may consist of mixed, men?s, or women?s pairings. Matches are scheduled Mondays- Thursdays from 6:00- 8:00pm. You do not need to be a resident of Lexington to participate.

Every effort is made to group people of similar skill levels, but the primary emphasis is on promoting exercise, good sportsmanship, and above all, fun!

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$75 - Senior Membership (Ages 60+)

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