WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
November 30, 2020
THANK YOU MAIN STREET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Big thank you to the Main Street Community Foundation for awarding the Youth & Community Services division with grant funding for the Women & Girls programs. Donations and grant funding benefit the community-based social service bureau offerings and ability to caring for Bristol's youth and advocates for resources to strengthen the healthy functioning of families of Bristol.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
MEET SCUBA SANTA
Scuba Santa will be making a very special appearance this holiday season! Book your family for a 15-minute session underwater photo with Scuba Santa. Event is FREE with the donation of one, unwrapped gift per family to benefit our Youth & Community Services Division's Holiday Gift giving program. 
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 5th at the Youth & Community Services Building at 51 High Street in Bristol, CT to benefit the holiday Gift Giving Program. There will be a drive-through drop-off.
WINTER ART INSTRUCTION
Classes will be offered on Saturdays for six weeks at Page Park Pavilion for all ages and abilities. Each week students will work on projects and exploring a wide variety of mediums. Arts and crafts are one of the best ways for children to express their creativity and individual personalities.
COMING SOON
ALL-HEART PARK PACKS
All-Heart Park Packs offer a variety of items and equipment that allow you to recreate in the comfort of your own home. The All Heart Park Pack will allow you to participate in the classic sports and games you love, as well as introduce you to new hobbies and activities. Scan the included QR Code to see different videos that help with skill building or the creation of crafts. This is a Free Program.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN
This year's programs look a little different, but still packed with all of the adventure, excitement, and opportunity as year's past.

Try a virtual program or lesson from the comfort of your own home.

Adding a special fur friend to the family for the holidays? Make sure you're prepared with Dog Obedience Classes.

Start the New Year off on the right foot by something new!
DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
WHAT IS THE CARING CLOSET?
The Caring Closet is housed within the Community Services branch of our Youth & Community Services division.

The Caring Closet offers income eligible families basic need items free-of-charge. Services are intended for community members who are experiencing difficulty meeting their daily needs. All items are supplied through community donations and availability includes diapers, baby food, clothing, baby wash, and wipes.

If interested in pick-up or drop off,
please contact:
Sonia Quinones - Parent Educator & Home Visitor at (860) 314-4690

Facility Address:
Youth & Community Services Building
51 High Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
Main Office
City Hall - 2nd Floor
111 North Main Street