WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
November 8, 2021
The Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services office will be closed Thursday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
24TH ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT BASKETBALL CONTEST
Saturday, 11/20
Chippens Hill Middle School Gymnasium
Turkey Shoot is for youth ages 4-13 yrs (and a parent or guardian of his/her choice). Child and Parent will compete in a basketball foul shooting contest for a chance to a $25 gift certificate to purchase a turkey; along with other great door prizes! Parent/Child teams will be divided as follows:
  • 9:30 AM- Ages 4 & 5
  • 10:00 AM- Ages 6 & 7
  • 10:30 AM- Ages 8 & 9
  • 11:00 AM- Ages 10 & 11
  • 11:30 AM- Ages 12 & 13
This event is completely free but requires pre-registration.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
AQUATICS FOR ARTHRITIS - New
Wednesdays or Fridays, 11/10 - 12/31
9:00 or 9:45 am - Dennis Malone Aquatic Center (325 Mix St.)
We are now offering programs through the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (AFAP) taught by our certified Arthritis Foundation Program Leader. The group program uses a variety of water-based exercises to increase physical activity among individuals with arthritis, related rheumatic diseases, or musculoskeletal conditions. Learn More
BRISTOL YOUTH CELEBRATING DIVERSITY & PRIDE
Wednesdays beginning 11/10, 5:30 - 7:15 pm
Youth & Community Services Building (51 High St.)
A new group combining everything you loved from ‘Let’s Talk About R.A.C.E. & L.G.B.Teens & Queens’ rolled into one! Open to all Bristol high school students who are passionate about advocating for change within their community and schools and explore issues that directly affect them. Learn More
TEEN NIGHT - BOWLING
Thursday, 11/18
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Join BEST for a healthy competition filled evening of bowling and food at Spare Time Entertainment (177 Farmington Ave.). Teen programs and activities provide opportunities for youth to have fun, spend time with friends, learn new things, be themselves, and learn to make a difference. Learn More
ADULT VOLEYBALL LEAGUE
Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
12/02 - 2/17
Spend some time with friends, make new ones or just enjoy playing volleyball! Teams of 6 will compete for 12 weeks with the last week of the league reserved for tournament play. tournament. Games are played indoors at the Chippens Hill Middle School Gymnasium. Learn More
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING PROGRAM
The Holiday Gift Giving Program is a Bristol tradition that ignites the goodwill of the community to provide hope and help for children, individuals, and families during the holiday season.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON:

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.

This year, 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.

We're looking for community members interested in donating time to help wrap toys and gifts!
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.
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
Main Office
City Hall - 2nd Floor
111 North Main Street