Woodbury Parks and Recreation NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2021

From the Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department

To all of our patrons:

HAPPY SPRING!

We are looking ahead at the next few months and we are happy to bring to you and NEW activities calendar for the months of March and April! Every day you'll find a suggestion or challenge for that day to help you get through the "winter blahs" that often creep up during the winter months. This calendar was created to provide the Woodbury community an opportunity to have some fun while staying active and building stronger relationships through a healthy lifestyle, both in mind and body. If you are performing activities with toddlers to elderly, please modify and supervise as is necessary. The calendars are posted on our Woodbury Parks and Recreation website. You may also follow our Facebook Page and it will be posted there as well.

Our website offers great resources to many questions as well. woodburyparksandrec.org should you have questions during our off hours.

HOLLOW PARK PLAYGROUND:

We are thrilled with this new warmer weather, which always brings more people our to our trails and parks.

NOTE: The playground is not sanitized and is used at your own risk. We want you to know that it is recommended that you wash your hands before you go on the playground, social distance, and use a mask. If you, your child, a family member or someone that lives with you is ill, or has been asked to quarantine, please refrain from visiting the park(s) and playground until that particular quarantine is over. Thank you!

The bathrooms at the Hollow will be open this year. We ask that if you are using the bathroom, that you wear a mask, and socially distance, meaning just one person (if possible) in the bathroom at once, per the First Selectman. The bathrooms will be cleaned once daily.

Keep on checking on your neighbors, send a friendly note or email, continue helping out and being positive, active citizens of Woodbury! Get those bodies moving, minds thinking and get some fresh air!

Thank you for your continued support in keeping Woodbury a clean, happy and beautiful place to live and play! If you have questions regarding this newsletter, please feel free to call

203-263-3113 or email jmiller@woodburyct.org.

Sincerely,

Woodbury Parks & Recreation

www.woodburyparksandrec.org

Woodbury Parks and Recreation SPRING/SUMMER 2021 BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE!

Get all of the information you need in regards to Spring and Summer Programs, Parks and Recreation Summer Camp and Teen Travel Camp as well as other camps we are offering this SUMMER while the kids are no longer in the classroom,

and ready to PLAY!

Register early to get your spot in these popular programs and to ensure the programs meet minimum requirements and do not get cancelled!

Session 2 for many of our programs begin this month. We are constantly in contact with our local Health Departments and the First Selectman and we are happy to announce that we can now have in-person classes safely in our buildings.

Please refer to our website for updates or call the office at

203-263-3113, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm

www.woodburyparksandrec.org

TODDLER, PRESCHOOL & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

My Grown Up and Me - In Person

Courtney Ewing, Instructor

In-Person on Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 am

Ages 18 months + with a grown up

Very limited spots available

Spring Session; 4/20 - 5/25/2021

My Grown up and Me is the perfect way to introduce your budding little artist to the wonderful world of process art. This creative class offers your little one the opportunity to explore different art supplies, enjoy sensory play, open ended projects, and the freedom to move at their own pace. Class sizes are reduced to 5 children to allow for social distancing and sensory bins have been removed for now. Each child will also be given their own personal supplies each class. While things are a little different right now we are thankful and excited to be able to offer a safe space for creativity, fun and connection! ALL materials will be provided.

Virtual Magic Workshop

Tom O'Brien, Instructor

Session 2; 2/22/21 - 4/03/21

Safe at home

Magic class now available online using Zoom! One-on-one 30-35 minute session with professional Magician Tom O'Brien First, you register for the class online. Participants will receive an email from Tom requesting date and time. You then agree on a time that works for you both. All materials will be mailed to the student prior to their session. They will learn 5 tricks. Tom is a master at his craft and is a wonderful and entertaining teacher!

Multi-Sport Tots (Baseball/Basketball/Soccer)

Skyhawks Camp Instructors

Age: 2-3.5 years old with parent/guardian

3.5-4 year olds

Time: Mondays, 5:00 PM (2-3 year olds with a parent); 6:00 PM (3-4 year olds)

Dates: 4 weeks - 5/3-5/24

Location: HOLLOW PARK

Fee: $70 per session

Minimum participants: 4 Maximum participants: 8

Introduce your little superstar to sports in our most popular program! This class uses age-appropriate games and activities to explore balance, hand/eye coordination, fitness, sport skills and child development. Parent participation required for ages 2-3.5 years.

ENCHANTED BALLET – VIRTUAL & In Person

3 year olds

Instructor: Maggie Gillette - Main Street Ballet

Age: 3 years old with their parent/guardian or special friend

Times:

Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:15 am

Zoom or In Person OR

Saturdays, 9:00 to 9:45 am

Zoom or In Person

Dates:

Session Two:

Thursdays: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 (no class 4/15)

Saturdays: 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 (no class 4/17)

Location: Main Street Ballet

Fee: $85 per session for residents, $95 for out of town

Maximum participants: 8

Maggie brings her background in ballet and theater to a class that is full of fun and learning. The class highlights basic ballet movements, musicality, and imagination.

All MSB facilities and classes adhere to strict CT Covid guidelines with your family’s health and safety of top concern. Guardians will be required to wear a mask at all times. Class sizes are limited. Enroll now!

CREATIVE DANCE – VIRTUAL & In Person- 4 year olds

Instructor: Maggie Gillette - Main Street Ballet

Age: 4 years old. Non participating Guardian presence is required during class.

Times:

Tuesdays, 4:15 to 5:00 pm In Person ONLY OR

Saturdays, 10:00 – 10:45 am

Zoom or In Person

Dates:

Session Two:

Tuesdays: 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 (no class 4/13)

Saturdays: 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 (no class 4/17)

Location: Main Street Ballet

Fee: $85 per session for residents,

$95 for out of town per

8-week session

Maximum participants: 8

Pre-ballet taught by Main Street Ballet staff member, Maggie Gillette. Maggie brings her background in ballet and theater to a class that is full of creativity and learning. Young dancers will learn the beginning skills of classical ballet through music, storytelling and creative movement. Guardian presence is required during the class.

HORSE RIDING at Daffodil Farm

Jessica Thomas, Instructor

Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Ages 5-15

Dates:

Spring Session: 4/17 - 5/22

Summer Session 1: 6/5 - 7/17/21

(no class 7/3)

Summer Session 2: 7/24- 8/28/21

Location: Daffodil Hill Farm,

138 Minortown Rd, Woodbury

Fee: $255 for Region 14,

$265 for non-Region 14

A safe place to learn horsemanship and riding at all levels, or to improve your current riding skills. The classes are rain or shine, as there is an indoor riding area.

Please wear long pants and shoes or boots with a heel.

If you have questions please call Jessica Thomas at 203-217-2302.

STEAM Class - In-Person

Courtney Ewing, Instructor

Wednesdays,1:45 - 2:30 (NEW time)

Grades 1-5

SPRING Session: In-Person

Old Town Hall, 5 Mountain Rd

April 21 - May 26th

Students in grades 1-5 will use creativity and innovation to tackle a variety of collaborative STEAM projects including working with circuits, cardboard engineering, Chemical reactions, and more!

INTRODUCTION to FENCING

Candlewood Fencing Instructors

5/07 - 6/11

Limited spots available

Time: Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Location: Old Town Hall, 5 Mountain Rd

Age: 7 - 18 year-olds

Fee: $135 for Region 14, $145 for

non-Region 14

Want to learn how to compete in the Olympic sport of fencing?

Sign up for our Introduction to Fencing Program today! In this weekly class, our highly experienced fencing coaches from Candlewood Fencing Center will teach you the proper footwork, form, and techniques required to become a competitive fencer and student athlete. This program will run on Fridays from 3:00pm - 4:30pm for 6 consecutive weeks.

*All necessary equipment and protective gear will be provided. For COVID safety, each student will be assigned their own individual set of equipment, and all of our fencing swords will be thoroughly sanitized after each session with bleach based products.

COMBINED CLASS is now Fridays 3pm-4:30pm 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 (make up date 6/18)

Kid's Brazilian JIU JITSU & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Ed Berberich, Instructor at Monkey Bar Gym

Mondays OR Wednesdays; 5:00 - 5:45 PM

at Monkey Bar Gym, Woodbury

Session 2: Mondays; 3/22 - 5/3/2021

Wednesdays; 3/17 - 4/28/2021

Ages: 8-13 year olds

Did you know that Martial Arts Training is 10 times better than Team Sports for developing a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence? Here at Soulcraft BJJ Woodbury we teach the skills that will last a lifetime! This 6 week program will teach your child fundamentals of self-defense, team work, improved self-confidence and introduce them to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as popularized by the Gracie Family of Brazil.

We’ve designed our program to teach the core values of Jiu Jitsu as a lifestyle—striving to create a fun and practical approach to not only prepare children to defend themselves so they don’t have to; but as a way to teach respect, self-confidence, teamwork and valuable listening skills they can carry into the classroom and beyond.

Wear comfortable gym clothing and bring a water bottle.

Babysitting Certification Course

Teresa Paternoster, Instructor

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Limited spots available

Time: Saturday, May 15th, 2021

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Rec. House, 7 Mountain Rd

Age: 10 - 16 year olds

Fee: $45 for Region 14,

$55 for non-Region 14

Have you always wanted to be a babysitter? In this program, you will learn basic information on child development; bottles and feeding children, diaper changing, potty time, temper tantrums, appropriate toys and play for all ages, allergies, safety, information gathered from parents, and cover situations related to police, fire, health safety and basic first aid. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion once you have completed the course.

Please bring lunch, snack and water bottle.

TENNIS IN THE PARKS PROGRAM

USTA Instructors

Limited spots available

Age/Grades:

Grades 1-2 9:00 - 10:00 am (RED Ball)

Grades 3 –5 10:15—11:15 am (ORANGE Ball)

Grades 6—8 11:30 — 12:30 pm (GREEN Ball)

Dates:

Saturdays, beginning 5/01 - June 12th (no program on 5/30)

Location: Woodbury Middle School Tennis Courts

Fee: $70 for Region 14,

$80 for non-Region 14

Minimum Participants: 7

Maximum Participants: 8

Sign up now to secure your spot in our Summer Tennis in the Parks program, where participants will learn and play tennis!

Limited spots are available due to Covid-19 safeguards. All participants in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket, ball, and Net Generation tee shirt!

Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!

All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket, ball, and Net Generation tee shirt! Want to volunteer to help with any part of the program?

Contact Eric Driscoll at driscoll@newengland.usta.com

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE - CLUB TEAM

Nonnewaug Club Team is registering high school boys from Region 14 and area towns.

Please email us at jmiller@woodburyct.org for more information and to let us know you are interested

in playing.

TEEN & ADULT - VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES & FITNESS

VOICE LESSONS

Sheila Hodges, Instructor

Age: Grades 2 to adult. Beginners are welcome!

Time: 25-minute time slots, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays

(Call office for a time, 203-263-3113)

50-minute time slots, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays

(Call office for a time, 203-263-3113)

Date: Six-week session, ongoing.

Location: Your home using a virtual platform

Fee: 25- minute class: for 6 weeks

$165 for residents,

$175 for non-residents

50-minute class: for 6 weeks

$315 for residents,

$325 for non-residents

Private voice lessons for students of all ages. Sing repertoire that is tailored to your musical taste, while learning proper vocal and breathing techniques. Lessons include a thorough warm-up, sight singing practice, and repertoire practice. Beginners welcome!

Sheila Hodges is a professional singer and teacher. She received her Bachelor of Music Education from Central Connecticut State University, with a concentration in voice. She has taught music for 13 years in several different capacities, as a classroom music teacher, choir director, church music director, and private voice teacher all over Connecticut. In addition to teaching privately, Sheila is currently the Director of Music at Trinity Church in Windsor, CT.

PRIVATE VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS - Virtual

Lisa Laquidara, Instructor

Age: 7 years and up

Time: 30-minute time slots, Mondays or Tuesdays between 2:00 - 6:00 PM

(Call office for a time, 203-263-3113)

Date: Six-week session, ongoing.

Spring Session 2: 5/03 - 6/08/2021

Summer Session 1: 6/14 - 7/20

Summer Session 2: 7/26 - 8/31

Location: Your home using a virtual platform

Fee: $195 for residents,

$205 for non-residents

The student is responsible for renting or buying his or her own instrument. The instructor may require one or more music books be purchased prior to the start of lessons. Classical method of violin playing is taught, though these techniques can be applied to all styles of violin playing including jazz, country and Irish fiddle.

Lisa Laquidara is a professional violinist and teacher. She received her Bachelor of Music in violin performance from the Hartt School of Music and performs in several orchestras throughout Connecticut. She has taught at the Naugatuck Valley Community College, Westover School and St. Bridget School, and is currently the violin and viola teacher at the Taft School in Watertown.

PILATES BARRE with PROPS

Virtual Program

Megan Lutz, Instructor

Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Spring Session 1: 3/30 - 5/04

Spring Session 2: 5/11 - 6/22

Ages: Adults

Pilates | Body Barre is a combination of traditional Pilates postures and Body Barres low impact, high intensity movements designed to tone, strengthen and stretch the total body.

*This class uses a Pilates ring, 3 lb weights and a Glider. Email Megan if you need to know where to purchase these items at peacefulwaywellness@gmail.com

The class meets on the virtual platform ZOOM.

KRIPALU VINYASA YOGA

(60-minute class)

Virtual Program

Megan Lutz, Instructor

Mondays at 7:00 am at home

using the virtual platform ZOOM

Spring Session 1: 3/29 - 5/3

Spring Session 2: 5/17 - 6/14

Ages: 14 - Adults

Kripalu Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation includes centering body-mind breath guided postures and a visual guided meditation. The postures build strength, stability, flexibility, awareness, and increased energy. The meditation is a deep sense-based healing experience. Each class incorporates a creative theme to foster compassion and connection.

Once you have registered, and have a ZOOM account, please email Megan at peacefulwaywellness@gmail.com

ONE - DAY COURSES for ADULTS and TWEENS/TEENS

ONE DAY Combination:

Safe Boating and Personal Watercraft Safety Course

Patrick Kilby, Instructor

Date & Time:

Saturdays, PICK ONLY ONE:

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

April 24th

May 22nd

June 19

July 17

Location: Rec. House, 7 Mountain Rd

(will be virtual if it cannot be held in-person due to Covid)

Age: 12+ to adults

Fee: $65 for residents

$75 for non-residents

A complete, updated safe boating certification course taught in one (8 hour) day. This class includes the newest requirement for towing skiers & tubes. Successful completion will allow the student to purchase a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation with Waterski endorsement, which enables them to operate any recreational vessel up to 65 feet in length, with some age restrictions for younger operators. An easy to understand classroom format is designed for students age 12 and over.

PRIOR TO TAKING THIS CLASS each student should create an account online at https://www.ct.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales, and click the START button. Create an account if you don’t already have one, and then print the page that includes your Conservation ID number and bring it to class.

Once we have entered your score in the DEEP system you will use your account to purchase & print the certificate after the class. For more information about the class and instructors, you may visit: https://currentboatingeducation.com/

BEE KEEPING 101

Mike Rice, Instructor

Saturday, April 3rd

Time: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Rec. House, 7 Mountain Rd

Age: 13 years to adult

Fee: $35 for residents

$45 for non-residents

Did you always want to keep honeybees but didn’t know how to get started?

The Woodbury Parks and Recreation Dept. will be hosting a honeybee keeping class. Mike Rice of Mike’s Beehives LLC will be instructing the class. He will go over the beginning steps of honeybee keeping which include: An explanation of each hive part, installing bees into the hive, feeding your bees, the life cycle of a bee, how to register your bees with the state of Connecticut and why they should be registered, the different roles of each bee, some of the typical problems you might encounter in honeybee keeping and harvesting honey.

Mike will bring all the equipment needed to cover all aspects of bee keeping!

BABYSITTING COURSE

Teresa Paternoster, Instructor

Saturday, May 15th

Time: Saturday, May 15, 2021

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Rec. House, 7 Mountain Rd

Age: 10 - 16 years

Fee: $45 for Region 14/$55 for

non-Region 14

Please bring lunch, snack and water bottle.

IN-PERSON FITNESS CLASSES FOR TEENS & ADULTS

KRIPALU VINYASA YOGA with Meditation

(In Person 75-minute class)

Megan Lutz, Instructor

Wednesdays at 6:00 - 7:15 PM

Spring Session 1: 3/31 - 5/5

Spring Session 2: 5/12 - 6/16

Thursdays at 9:45 - 11:00 am

Spring Session 1: 4/1 - 5/6

Spring Session 2: 5/13 - 6/24

Ages: 14 - Adults

Once you have registered, please email Megan at peacefulwaywellness@gmail.com

PILATES BARRE with PROPS

In-Person

Megan Lutz, Instructor

Mondays 6:15 - 7:15 PM at

Old Town Hall, 5 Mountain Rd, Woodbury

Spring Session 1: 3/29 - 5/03

Spring Session 2: 5/10 - 6/21

Ages: Teens 14+ to Adults

OUTDOOR SPRING SESSION*:

Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 AM at

*Three Rivers Park, Jacks Bridge Rd

OUTDOOR Session: 5/04 - 6/15

Pilates | Body Barre is a combination of traditional Pilates postures and Body Barres low impact, high intensity movements designed to tone, strengthen and stretch the total body.

*This class uses a Pilates ring, 3 lb weights and a Glider. Email Megan if you need to know where to purchase these items at peacefulwaywellness@gmail.com

PICKLEBALL FOR ADULTS

Pickleball is here in Woodbury! This sport has been described as a that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, it is fun and energizing, haven’t heard of it? Heard of it but don’t know how to play? That’s ok, we will have an instructor on Mondays so come and find out what pickleball is all about. Have you played before but would like to continue, join us and join in the fun of this growing sport!

Time: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS:

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Woodbury Middle School Courts

Mondays will have an instructor, Wednesdays will be instructor free.

FEE: $25 residents/$35 non-residents

DATES: 5/03 - 6/30. NO class on 5/31

(Memorial Day)

If it is raining the program is cancelled.

If you do not have a racket, there are some available to borrow.

Tai Chi and Quigong

Group and Form Classes

Adam Tilbe, Instructor

Wednesdays 9:15 am & 10:15 am

Morning Class; Old Town Hall,

5 Mountain Rd

Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM - NEW!

Evening class is at Hollow Park

SPRING Session 2: 4/21 - 5/26

Ages: Adults

Tai Chi and Qigong Group Class: 9:15 - 10:15 am

In this class you will learn a simple, but powerful set of qigong exercises that can help you improve your health, posture, balance, energy level, and lifestyle. These gentle, effective, exercises are performed slowly, standing up, and at your individual comfort level. Class also includes introduction to the Yang style 24 step Tai Chi form.

Tai Chi Form Class: Immediately following the Group Class, 10:15 am

After the first class is over, take your practice to the next level by learning and practicing the movements of the traditional Yang Style 24 step Tai Chi form. This class is designed to help each student to progress at their own speed and includes individualized instruction tailored to each student’s current level.

Benefits of Tai Chi Include:

Reduced stress and anxiety, increased mental clarity, enhanced mind/body connection, improved balance, stability and coordination, improved joint mobility and flexibility, increased range of motion, improved strength and muscle tone and improved respiratory function.

For more information or any questions Contact: adam@vitalenergyct.com – (203)-982-9253

ZUMBA

Emperatriz Ochoa, Certified ZUMBA Instructor

Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 PM

HOLLOW PARK - OUTDOOR

Session 2: 4/19 - 5/24

Ages: Adults

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. We take the "work" out of workout by mixing low intensity and high intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie burning dance fitness party!

Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® FITNESS classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check. The benefits are a total workout, combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class!

Burn Up to 1,000 CALORIES in 1-HOUR!!!!

Wear comfortable gym clothing and bring a water bottle.

TUESDAY Boot Camp - 4 Weeks

Tricia Brown, Instructor

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Old Town Hall, 5 Mountain Rd*

Date: Tuesdays, 3/16 - 4/05/21

Ages: Adults

BOOTCAMP: An interval training class that mixes calisthenics and body weight exercises with cardio. With a new workout every week, these classes are designed to push participants harder than they'd push themselves and to always keep the body guessing.

This class will challenge all as modifications will be given. Mat, optional free weights and water is all that is needed!

Wear comfortable gym clothing and bring a water bottle.

Cardio Kick Boxing In-Person

Tricia Brown, Instructor

Old Town Hall, 5 Mountain Rd

Date: Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

SPRING Session 2: 4/22 - 5/27

MINI SESSION! 2-week session, 4 classes!

Tuesday and Thursday: 6/8 - 6/17

Ages: Adults

This high-energy interval workout challengers the beginner and elite athlete alike without having to get into the ring! Build stamina, improve coordination and flexibility with this fun and challenging workout in a no judgement zone. The last 20 minutes of class will focus on full body conditioning and core work. All levels are welcome as modifications will be given. Bring a mat and water bottle.

Wear comfortable gym clothing and bring a water bottle.