Spring Recreation Program Registration Begins March 8!

March 2, 2018

Spring Registration is Coming March 8

Southold Town Recreation Brochure Preview Starts March 5!

Pull out your spring calendars and make room for a new batch of Recreation Department programs. The Southold Town Recreation Program Brochure will be released on Thursday, March 8, and programs will be open for registration starting at 8 a.m. that day. We will post a program preview through the online portal starting March 5.

As usual, we are bringing back some time-honored favorites, especially the fitness programs, but we have also added some fun new programs, too.

New programs include:

Storytime Yoga for children ages 5 - 8 - follow along with yoga poses that match the characters in the story told by instructor Kyleen Vernon

Use It or Lose It Fall Prevention for Seniors - low impact strength and balance exercises to keep you active and mobile.

Art Journaling - discover how the creativity of art journaling can relieve stress, and reveal your own visual stories.

Cooking with Paula Croteau - Explore the culinary possibilities of farmhouse cooking with this series presented by this local cookbook author and cooking school chef.

Attention baseball fans!

We have already scheduled the summer baseball bus trips, and registration will begin with the Spring programs.

Mets vs. Nationals, Friday, July 13 (t-shirt Friday)

Yankees vs. Royals, Friday, July 27.

Visit the Online Portal starting Monday, March 5 to preview these new programs along with the returning classes, such as tennis and golf lessons, yoga, ballroom dancing, pickleball, and more.

Please remember, registration will open on March 8, so you will only be able to read the full program descriptions until then.

Click here to visit the "Search Events" page and then scroll to navigate to the program that interests you.

Please remember that all program registrations are done through the Online Portal, and requires ALL participants set-up a Household User Account. This works best with an email address, but participants who do not use email may still register a Household User Account by visiting the Recreation Department (Refer to article at the end of this newsletter).

The Online Registration Portal has been in operation since March 2016, and we appreciate everyone's support and cooperation in making a success. Thank you!

YOUTH BUREAU ACTIVITIES

BIKE SWAP & CHILD SEAT INSPECTION

Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 1p.m.

Southold Recreation Center

Activities will include Bike Swap, Bike Ride Rodeo, A safety and functionality inspection, as well as a child seat inspection. Gently used bike donations

accepted.

PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY

ONGOING THROUGH THE SPRING

Brand new formal gowns available, and donations of "like new" gowns accepted.

SAFETALK SUICIDE PREVENTION SEMINAR

Tuesday, April 24, 10a.m. to 1 p.m., No Charge

A half-day, internationally recognized suicide-alertness

seminar prepares anyone over the age of 15 to become suicide alert by using the TALK method.

For additional information and to register for Youth Bureau programs, contact Director Lynn Nyilas at 631- 765-8251 or email [email protected].

Group for the East End

www.GroupForTheEastEnd.org

SEAL CRUISE AROUND SHINNECOCK BAY

Saturday, March 31 (12:30 to 3 p.m.)

Join Group for the East End and Atlantic Marine Conservation Society for a seal cruise around Shinnecock Bay. Learn about the different species of seals that inhabit the waters around Long Island, New York. View these animals in their natural environment and learn how we can all help to conserve the marine environment. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in

advance at bit.ly/amcssealcruises2018

Mattituck-Laurel Library,

Mattituck, NY * 631-298-4134 *
www.mattlibrary.org

LIBRARY PROGRAM CALENDAR:

Thurs., March 1, 11 a.m. -Senior Singles Meet and Greet. An opportunity for seniors to meet some new friends and plan some fun activities in the comfortable space of their community library. Group meets on the first Thursday of every month for coffee, tea, snacks, and some friendly conversation. Participants can be from any library. Family members may accompany the single adult for support. Registration is required. FREE.

Thurs., March 1, 12 Noon - Nutrition for Aging Gracefully. A registered dietician from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital will demonstrate how to create healthy food that boosts focus and memory. Attendees will get to enjoy samples. Registration is required. FREE.

Fri., March 2, 1:30 p.m. - FILM: "Murder on the Orient Express" (2017 PG-13) When a murder occurs on the train he's travelling on, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case. FREE.

Sat., March 3, 10 a.m. - Literary Café. Join Bev Wowak for this popular, informal gathering of book lovers; for coffee and talk about all things literary. Open to all. FREE.

Sun., Mar. 4, 2-4 p.m. - ART RECEPTION. Come view "Wild Life", a photography exhibit by The Light Painters, meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments. Open to all. FREE.

Mon., Mar. 5, 10 a.m. - Sign-up begins for Spring Youth and Teen Library Programs. Register in person or call 298-4134.

Thurs., Mar. 8, 12 Noon - COOKING DEMO: Irish Soda Bread Muffins. Chef Rob Scott will make your St. Patrick's Day extra special by showing how to make these delicious treats. Everyone goes home with a dozen ready-to-bake muffins. $5 per person. Register at the Circulation Desk.

Thurs., Mar. 8, 4:30 p.m. - Tail Waggin' Tutor. For grades K and up. Read to a dog. Each child will have a 15-minute reading time. Registration is required. FREE.

Thurs., Mar. 8, 7:30 p.m. - Raising Backyard Chickens. This hands-on class is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension and covers everything you need to know about getting started. Register at the Circulation Desk. FREE.

Fri., March 9, 1:30 p.m. - FILM: "Darkest Hour" (2017 PG-13) During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill , who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler , or fight on against incredible odds. FREE.

Fri., March 9, 4:30 p.m. - Teen Minecraft PVP. Test your combat skills against other players on the library's Minecraft server with Ms. Liz. Registration is required. FREE.

Sat., March 10, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. - AARP Safe Driving Course. For motor vehicle operators age 50 and over. Register in person at the Circulation Desk. $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members, by check payable to: AARP.

Sun., March 11, 2 p.m. - Benjamin Franklin and his Loyalist Son. This staged reading by local actors portrays the last meeting between this famous father and his illegitimate son, William, and their attempts to reconcile their viewpoints after the American Revolution. All are welcome. FREE.

Mon., March 12, 6 p.m. - Library Board of Trustees Meeting . Open to the public, all are welcome to attend.

Tues., March 13, 2 p.m. - Toddler Basketball for ages 18-35 months (with caregiver); 3 p.m. - Preschool Basketball for ages 3-5 years (preschool); 4 p.m. - K-1 Basketball (forgrades K-1).Learn about the game in a non-competitive way through drills and games. Registration is required. FREE.

Wed., March 14, 4 p.m. - Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies for grades K-1. Hold and pet real live bunnies and listen to a story. Registration is required. FREE.

Thurs., March 15, 11 a.m. - Green Pancakes for ages 3-5 preschool (with caregiver). Join Chef Rob for green pancakes. Registration is required. FREE.

Thurs., March 15, 6 p.m. - Luck O' the Irish Tea. Chef Barbara Sheridan reveals her secrets to making a "real" Irish Scone, delightful tea sandwiches, Irish Soda Bread and Tipsy Square Trifle. You may bring your favorite teacup (optional). Register at the Circulation Desk. $5 per person. Space is limited.

Fri., March 16, 1:30 p.m. - FILM: "Just Getting Started" (2017 PG-13) Action comedy about an ex-F.B.I. agent and an ex-mob lawyer who put off their petty golf course rivalry to fend off a mob hit. FREE.

ON-GOING CLASSES:

Low Impact Dance Aerobics: Mondays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $$

Mahjong: Mondays at 10 a.m. & Tuesdays at 11 a.m. FREE

Apple Users Group: First Monday each month at 6 p.m. FREE

Knitting Circle: Tuesdays through 3/20/18 from 3-4 p.m.

Yoga Instruction: Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. & Saturdays at 9 a.m. $$

English Conversation Group: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Chair Aerobics: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $$

Online Registration is Fully Active Now

The Recreation Department's online registration portal has now been in use for two years! Please remember that program registration is now done through the Online Recreation Portal, so you can register from anywhere you have a computer and an internet connection. Please note that access through mobile devices, such as smart phones and tablets, may not work.

IMPORTANT: A Household User Account is required for everyone in order to register for a program. (Click to learn more)

Click here for information on the Household User Account.

If you prefer to avoid using the online portal, registrations are also accepted by mail and in person at the Recreation Department in Peconic.

Call the office for instructions 631-765-5182.

Online Registration Step-by-Step Instructions

Set -up a Household User Account (this step only needs to be done ONCE)

Offline: Complete the Household User Account Information Form and submit it with your Program Registration Form.

Online:

Visit this link, enter your email address in the "New User" box and click "Register." Complete the form, remembering to check the terms and conditions box and providing a password.
Respond to the confirmation email that you should receive within 10 minutes of registering the account. (check your spam folder if you don't receive it.)
Login to the Household User Account and add any additional participants from your household. (Scroll to the bottom of the screen to find the "add new participant" button.)

Register For Programs

(after setting up a Household User Account)

Offline:

Complete the registration form on the right and either mail it with a check payment or bring it to the Recreation Department with your cash, check or credit card payment. Please note that mailed registrations MUST be paid by check.

Online: Login to your Household User Account, navigate to the "Search Events" page and select the program you want to register for. Follow the on screen instructions and prompts to add the events to your shopping cart and process the transaction with a credit card payment.

NOTE: Credit card transactions made online will be subject to a non-refundable processing fee of 2.45%.