WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
March 1, 2021
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LEARN TO SWIM - RETURNING MARCH 28
BPRYCS' traditional group Learn To Swim lessons are coming back! Our group lessons will be limited to four (4) participants per class. During classes, children will be spread out 6ft apart and may be required to wear their mask while waiting their turn. A secondary instructor will be assigned to each class to ensure each participant receives adequate practice time. Lessons will be 30 minutes long. Only one (1) parent/guardian will be allowed in the facility per child.
Registration for Learn to Swim classes will become available the week of March 8 through www.BristolRec.com
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS |
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YOGA CLASS
Tone and tighten your core while improving your posture, body awareness, and flexibility in this virtual yoga class! Combine the core stabilization of Pilates, with the postures from yoga to strengthen your mind and body. This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try!
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PEER EDUCATION
Peer education is a safe and professional environment offering advice and support to teens on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. This is an opportunity to connect with other teens, meet professionals, become a leader, and seek accurate information.
(High School Students Only)
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L.G.B.TEENS & QUEENS
L.G.B.Teens and Queens is a 13-week program designed to empower youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, non-binary, and/or ally of the community. The program runs from March 10 to
June 2 and offers LGBTQ+ youth a friendly, safe environment with a wide variety of educational and social support.
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70th ANNUAL PERRY J. SPINELLI FISHING DERBY
The annual Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, April 24, from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM at Page Park Pond. Join us for an exciting morning of FREE fishing family fun. Children should bring their own fishing poles and legal bait. There will be a variety of prizes awarded for fishes caught throughout the morning.
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GAME NIGHT FOR TEENS
Join BEST on Wednesday, March 17, for a Teen Game Night! This program will be held in person at Page Park Pavilion and all participants will be expected to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.
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MAN UP
A confidential support group for young men to discuss issues, receive support, develop new skills and form positive relationships with peers, mentors, and family. Participants will develop an understanding of male socialization messages, as well as learn skills and techniques to manage stress and reduce reactive aggressive responses.
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BANANAS SPLIT, TOO!
Bananas Split, Too! is an 11-week educational support group designed to help children and families understand their feelings about divorce or changes that have occurred within the family structure. This group provides a safe environment that allows each child to feel comfortable to share openly and express their fears without negativity.
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NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2021 YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS
The City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) is seeking nominations for the 2021 Youth Recognition Awards and 29th Annual Youth Service Recognition Day. Each year, Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, BPRYCS, and the Bristol Youth Commission highlight and celebrate the young people who go above and beyond to serve the Bristol community.
Youth and youth groups may be nominated by adults that benefited from a community service project or volunteerism of a Bristol young person between March 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021.
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
February 2021
MARK COTE
Parks, Grounds, Facilities Group Leader
After seventeen (17) years with the City of Bristol and thirteen (13) years with the Bristol Parks Department, Mark Cote punched out for the last time on Friday. Mark Cote came to the City of Bristol after serving as a crew leader with Superior Electric for many years. His extensive leadership experience has been an incredible asset to the City of Bristol during his tenure as Group Leader for our Parks Division. Mark is always the first person offering to take on less than pleasant tasks for the division including managing poison ivy, deconstructing dams in the Pequabuck, and cleaning up messes left behind in our parks. Mark takes great pride in his work and he always greets everyone he meets with a smiling face. More than anything, Mark was always helping out at events including measuring fish at the fishing derby, prepping Muzzy for the Thanksgiving Day games, and helping to stick pencils for the Pencil Hunt, because he loves to see people out enjoying the parks. Mark will be sorely missed by our department and we have big shoes to fill. Please join us in wishing Mark a wonderful retirement full of soccer games with his grandchildren and fishing in Florida!
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Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
Main Office
City Hall - 2nd Floor
111 North Main Street
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