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Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER!
Greetings!

There are always new and exciting things happening in Parks, Recreation & Waterfront. Please take a moment to peruse through our monthly newsletter and stay up to speed on all of the latest news, programs and events happening in our department!

Mark your calendar!
November 1st - Rec BB Early Bird Deadline (Save $10.00)
November 5th - Voting! SPCC & RBCC are polling locations!
November 8th - Senior Expo at SPCC
November 11th & 28th - CLOSED for the holiday
November 26th - Early Release Day
Congratulations to Kari Filieo!
We have recently hired longtime Parks & Recreation employee Kari Filieo as our new Recreation Coordinator of Out of School Programs! Kari will oversee our growing before & after school program as well as our summer recreation camps! Most recently, Kari worked at the front desk of the community center and as the interim Recreation Coordinator of Out Of School Programs. She has 3 children in the South Portland school system and comes with a wealth of experience within our department. Please join us in congratulating Kari!
Grades 2/3 & 4/5 Rec Basketball Leagues
Register on or before November 1st and take $10.00 the regular program fee! Final registration deadline is November 8. Registrations will only be accepted beyond this if there is space on a team. Practices begin the week of November 25. First day of games is Saturday, December 7th. Coaches needed! Contact Jenee Pelletier at [email protected]

Youth Art Classes beginning this month!
Spin with Nikki! NEW!
Spin with Nikki is an indoor cycling class that's all about the music! A new playlist each with a variety in genres will determine the course of that day's ride.

Classes offered on Tuesdays & Thursday evenings at SPCC.

More Adult Fitness Classes beginning this month!
Senior Expo - November 8th at SPCC
Stop by the South Portland Community Center on Friday, Nov. 8th between 9:00 am - Noon where you can find lots of useful info for seniors. Some of the topics will be "Safe Banking", "Medicare & Social Security", elder law & more

Cost: FREE!
Senior Cornole & Badminton @ RBCC

Stop by the Redbank Community Center at 95 MacArthur Circle West in South Portland every Thursday from 9:30-11:30am for Senior Cornhole & Badminton!

Cost: FREE
Senior Luncheon - Tuesday, Nov. 19 at SPCC
Join us for a senior luncheon on Tuesday, November 19th from 12:00-2:00 pm at the SPCC Senior Wing.

Meal: Italians
Cost: $7/pp (must register week prior)

Senior Trips!
Magical Cirque Christmas
Date: Friday, Nov. 15
Time: Depart SPCC at 6:15 pm
Cost: $95/$105 NR

Annie @ Portsmouth Music Hall
Date: Wed, Nov. 27
Time: Depart SPCC at 11:00 am
Cost: $68/$78 NR
Pool Programs!
Swimming Lessons are going well for our Fall session…lots of kids having fun, lots of instructors smiling and lots of learning taking place! At the end of the session, your child will be given a progression card marking their improvements throughout the session. The cards will look different this session as we have revamped them to be more parent and instructor friendly. The intent is be clear on what the goals of each level are and for it to also be clear how your child is progressing with these specific goals. Please chat with the Supervisor or with the child’s instructor if you have any questions.

There will be no Diving lessons during the Winter, as Coach Green will be spending his time coaching the High School Swim and Dive team. Check out a Friday evening swim/dive meet and see some great races and dives in action! Diving lessons will return in the Spring session.

Swim Registration - Winter Session: 12/9 (residents) & 12/12 (non-res) beginning at 7am. Lesson begin in January.
 
Pool Schedule: Changes on Monday, November 18 th. Make sure to pick up a new hard copy or check it out ONLINE.
Early Release Day - November 26th
Inside & outside play, arts & crafts and more! Transportation is provided from area elementary schools. You do not have to be enrolled in our After School Adventures Program to participate

Date: Tuesday, November 26
Time: 12:30 - 5:00 pm
Grades: K - 5
Location: SPCC Afterschool Wing Cost: $35.00 (no sibling discounts
Dash for Cache Fall Session HAS BEGUN!
There is one geocache hidden in a city park or along a public trail. Please remember to respect the parks and trails by following Leave No Trace principles and staying off private property. You will have until noon next Tuesday, November 5th to find the geocache. Once you find the cache, please log your name and date in the log book. We will post the winner of this week's prize to this Facebook page next Wednesday along with the next set of coordinates.

Are you new to geocaching? Check out this link for tips and tricks:  https://www.geocaching.com/guide/

Here are this week's coordinates:
N 43.62421; W -70.25727

Please remember that depending on your GPS unit or how you enter the coordinates, the – symbol may or may not be necessary.

Happy Geocaching!
Story Walks in Sopo Parks!
Our Parks Department has been working on bringing story walks to South Portland. Keep an eye out this month for a story walk in a South Portland Park new you! More information in the coming weeks.
South Portland Municipal Golf Course
It's been a great season but the golf course will be closed as of November 12th. See you next year.

Don't forget to stop by SPCC and grab your 13 Play Passes (only $140.00) for next season! They make great stocking stuffers!
South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
21 Nelson Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207)767-7650