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July 2012 Newsletter

"Get Wild" is the theme for National Park and Recreation Month!

Many ways to celebrate Park and Recreation Month in your community

Summer Concert Series

Family and friends can gather at Emerson Park for an evening of good friends and great entertainment! Bring a picnic basket, your lawn chair and a group of people eager to have a good time, then sit back and enjoy a variety of music including pop, folk, oldies, bluegrass, country and rock. Children can play on the equipment within the park or dance along in front of the stage to the music. The concert every Wednesday starts at 6:00pm.

Summer Movie Outdoor Film Series

The outdoor film series includes classics for the whole family to enjoy. All shows are FREE and open to the public and begin at dusk. Bring your picnic blanket or folding chair for comfortable viewing under the stars.

Family Swim at the Evelyn Kirrane Aquatics Center

Enjoy a day of wet fun with your family at the Evelyn Kirrane Aquatics Center. Family swim is a great time for play!

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Important Dates:

July 1 - Family Swim 10:30AM-3:30PM

July 4 - Pool Closed

July 20 - FREE Family Swim From 6:00PM-8:00PM

Family Swim Time Hours

Mondays: 7AM-9AM, 3PM-4PM, 5:45PM-7PM

Tuesdays: 7AM-9AM, 3PM-4PM, 6PM-8PM

Wednesdays: 7AM-9AM, 3PM-4PM, 4:45PM-8PM

Thursdays: 7AM-9AM, 3PM-4PM, 6PM-7PM

Fridays: 7AM-9AM, 3PM-8PM

Saturdays: 1PM-4:30PM

Sundays: 1:30PM-3:30PM

*Pool schedule is subject to change at any time

Make the most of Summer by participating in any of our activities, trips, or events. You will find interesting information that will keep you and your family healthy this Summer.

For more information on Brookline Recreation:

1. View the catalog or View Golf's newsletter

2. Use the activity search engine

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Brookline Community

Brookline Health Department: Tips for Preventing Heat Related Ilnesses

Slow down, avoid strenuous activity
Avoid too much sun
Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing that will cover as much skin as possible
Protect face and head by wearing a wide brimmed hat
Drink plenty of fluids, even if you do not feel thirsty, and avoid alcoholic beverages, drinks with caffeine and large amounts of sugar - these actually cause you to lose more body fluid
KEEP COOL - Spend as much time as you can in cooler surroundings

For more tips or cool centers around the area, visit the Brookline Health Department's website or LIKE their page on Facebook.

Brookline Public Works

Check out these Brookline outdoor features that will help you enjoy the Summer while keeping off the heat: View the outdoor water features for each park

Soule Recreation Center
Billy Ward Playground (Brook St & Aspinwall Ave)
Clark Playground (Cypress St)
Coolidge Playground (Columbia St)
Cypress Street Playground (Brookline Ave)
Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden (Davis Ave)
Warren Field (Eliot St)
Murphy Playground (Kent St & Brook St)
Juniper Street Playground (Juniper St)
Lawton Playground (Lawton St)
Longwood Playground (Longwood St & Francis St)
Robinson Playground (Cypress St & Franklin St)
Pierce School (School St)
Soule Recreation Center (Hammond St)
Waldstein Playground (Dean Rd)
Winthrop Square (Saint Paul St)

Visit their website or LIKE their page on Facebook for daily news and updates.

BBQ at Larz Anderson Park

Directions to the Park

Have your next BBQ at the Larz Anderson Park! You and your family will have a great time around the park. This 64-acre estate features an enclosed play structure, BBQ/shelter areas. athletic fields, restrooms, parking, a figure - eight pond, a vending machine, and a two wheel hand-truck for unloading. This is a very popular area during the Summer time.

You can check availability online or download the brochure for additional information.

Youth & Teens

R.A.F.T. Canobie Lake

Join RAFT for a trip to Canobie Lake! Includes unlimited use of Park rides. You MUST be a RAFT member to sign up for this fun summer trip.

Keyword Search: Lake

Sports

Brookline Youth Soccer

The Brookline Youth Soccer leagues are designed as learning soccer game programs and are open to all children who live in Brookline or attend a Brookline public or private school. Children are assigned to play on one team throughout the eight week fall season. Most teams are composed of children from the same neighborhood school. Players are given an official BY Soccer team shirt but must provide own shinguards, athletic footwear, and a soccer ball. Many teams make up a league and each Saturday your child's team will play a different opponent team in that league. Every BY Soccer team will play a one hour game on Saturdays and also may have a weeknight one hour team practice, depending upon coach availability.

Keyword Search: Soccer

Field Hockey Girls Grades 5-8

The Beginner players program is designed to teach the basic micro skills of girls field hockey and the Advanced players program is a game playing program for those players who already have basic field hockey skills. The Brookline High Varsity Field Hockey coach and players will oversee these programs. Participants need to provide their own shinguards and mouthguards, but field hockey sticks, balls, drill cones and nets will be provided by Brookline Recreation.

Keyword Search: Hockey

Recreational Therapy Services (RT)

Recreation Therapy: Quality Recreation Programs for persons who have disabilities.

Adaptive Golf Clinic

Join us for our bi-monthly, Recreation Therapy facilitated outings encouraging Brookline area teens and young adults of various abilities to socialize, explore the community, and build friendships. Transportation is provided to and from the events, departing from the Eliot Recreation Center.

On The Town: Pawtucket Red Sox Keyword Search: Redsox

On The Town: Portsmouth Play Keyword Search: Play

Family Swim

Get your bathing suit on and join us for an afternoon swim at the pool! This family swim hour is the perfect way to spend your Saturdays' afternoon. With thought specifically intended for individuals who have disabilities and their families, everyone is welcome.

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Fenway Park Walking Tour
Be sure to wear your comfortable shoes for this walking tour of America's oldest ballpark on its 100th anniversary. Following the tour, lunch will be on your own at the Bleacher Bar on Lansdowne St. next to the park.

Keyword Search: Fenway

Brookline Recreation

Our Mission is to enhance the quality of life through enriching experiences, which support the Brookline Community in developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Brookline Recreation