WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
November 24, 2021
The BPRYCS offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25 , 2021 and Friday, November 26, 2021 in observance of Thanksgiving
Lots of Talent at the 24th Annual Turkey Shoot Basketball Contest!
61st Annual Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association Conference
On Monday & Tuesday of this week, BPRYCS staff attended the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association's (CRPA) 61st Annual Conference and Tradeshow hosted at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center.
BPRYCS were asked to present on three topics:
  • Keeping Afloat - Managing Aquatics Budgets
  • Equity at the Center: Changing Agency Culture through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • The Wrap Around: Bristol's Person-First Approach to Addressing Homelessness and Addiction in Our Public Parks
BPRYCS won three awards!
  • Facility of Merit - Page Pool
  • Inclusive Program of Merit Award - Annual Community Conversation
  • Public Service - Mayorial Partnership
Annual Holiday Gift Giving Program
We are seeking interested individuals, businesses, local clubs, families, and organizations to sponsor a local child or family seeking support this holiday season.

Saturday, December 4th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Arts & Culture Center- 472 East Rd. Bristol, CT 06010
We are collecting toys, clothing, and items for donations to benefit the Holiday Gift Giving program. We ask that items be new, unopened and in the original packaging.

In an effort to help even MORE families, we are launching our new Gift Card Drive. Gift Cards are a great way to donate to local youth/teens as it allows them to make their own shopping decisions, empowers them to be independent and offers great flexibility. Gift Cards will be collected beginning November 1st at the Youth and Community Services Building and BPRYCS Main Office.
Gift cards can also be mailed to: Attn: Erica Benoit, 111. North Main Street, BPRYCS - 2nd Floor, Bristol, CT 06010

Cash/check Donations in any amount are also accepted and will be used to shop for supplemental program gifts. Please be sure to indicate your designation of the of the gift to the Holiday Gift Giving program with your mailed donation. Checks can be made payable to: Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services.

If your family is seeking support this holiday season or you have any questions please contact
Kyana Anderson at (860) 314-4690 or [email protected] for more info.
Looking for other ways to get involved?
December 9th: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
December 10th: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
December 11th: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
December 12th: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Save the Date
ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND

We will be boarding the Polar Express for our 35th Annual Winter Wonderland! Formerly known as Santa Land's Village, community members can expect to see crafts & activities celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Winter Solstice, New Years, and more! This free family event is open to all ages, and will allow the whole family to explore multiple winter holidays celebrated right in our city!
Please help us Stuff the Sleigh by bringing new and unwrapped toys and gifts to benefit the Holiday Gift Giving Program. Learn More
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
Main Office
City Hall - 2nd Floor
111 North Main Street