Weekly Newsletter

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

January 11, 2021

Where is Seymour Park?

Bristol, CT 06010

Seymour Park is home to Riley Field and features a basketball court, a picnic area, and a regular playground.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Get Up N' Dance to offer an array of dance classes for all ages! Classes are held at the brand new Get Up N' Dance studio located at 255 N. Main Street in Bristol.

DOG/PUPPY OBEDIENCE CLASSES

We are excited to offer these courses with Debbi Bacharach from Ma & Paw Paws. This class will focus on socializations, common behavioral problems, commands, and positive reinforcement training.

HAPPENING NOW:

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services Receives Large Donation for

Parent & Child Program

Bristol, CT., January 8, 2021 – City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services (BPRYCS) is pleased to announce a charitable donation in the amount of $50,000 from the Robert R. Rosenheim Foundation to help support the Parent & Child Program. The Parent & Child Program is operated by the Community Services division of BPRYCS and strives to support Bristol families by providing resources, programs, and services that assist parents in raising healthy and happy children.

The donation to BPRYCS Parent & Child Program was announced at the end of December. Like many organizations and nonprofits, the Parent and Child Program and the Youth & Community Services division has been impacted by hardships in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. With facilities and shelters being closed or operating by appointment only, limited child care options, income hardships, and new mandates as COVID numbers grow, the Parent and Child Program has seen an increase in referrals, caseloads, and individuals and families with increasing needs.

City of Bristol Mayor, Ellen Zoppo-Sassu stated, “When the City and Bristol Hospital worked together to ensure that the Parent & Child Center could continue under the City umbrella last summer, we only had partial funding in place. We knew the need was there and we were committed to making it happen. This charitable gift from the Rosenheim Foundation came at exactly the right time to ensure that we can focus on the program and the clients without worrying about short-term funding.”

Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services

Main Office

City Hall - 2nd Floor

111 North Main Street

www.BristolRec.com