Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation
September 2021 Newsletter
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Featuring swimming, inflatables, food trucks, lawn games, face painting, and special guests!
Followed by a free outdoor showing of "Toy Story 4" at 9:00pm (open to the public) - bring your chairs/blankets!
Date: Saturday, September 4
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
Location: Aquatic & Fitness Center, 1 Pool Plaza (near the corner of Sheridan & Delaware)
Cost: Ages 4+: $7 per person with Access Card or $10 per person without; Children 3 and under free!
Tickets are limited! Get yours today at the AFC or YPR office!
Please note: Children under the age of 8 must be within arms reach of an adult at all times when in the pool.
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Final Outdoor Movie: Toy Story 4
Date: Saturday, September 4
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Aquatic & Fitness Center, 1 Pool Plaza (near the corner of Sheridan & Delaware)
Cost: Free! (Must have ticket to participate in Last Summer Bash activities as outlined above)
Bring your own blankets and chairs!
Please park in the AFC lot - parking will not be permitted in the lots of surrounding businesses.
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Final Days of Fitness on the Lawn
Taking place on the front lawn of the Aquatic & Fitness Center through September 4.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm: ABsolutely Core/Stretch
Saturdays, 9-10am: Athletic Conditioning
Just bring a mat and water bottle!
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Save the Date: Halloween Parade
Tentatively set for Saturday, October 30 at Lincoln Park. Check our website for more info as it gets closer!
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Fall Youth Bowling
Join the Non-Competitive Youth Bowling League for two games of bowling with shoe rentals each week for 10 weeks, a special gift, and a pizza party on the last day!
Ages: Grades K-8
Dates: Wednesdays, September 15-November 17
Time: 4:15-5:45pm
Location: Classic Lanes on Military Rd
Cost: $60
Advance registration required, online or at the YPR office. You are responsible for your own transportation.
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Register Now for Youth Hockey!
Mini-Mite, Mite, Squirt & Pee Wee Divisions
Travel players are not eligible to play in the house league.
Fees vary by division. Register online or at the YPR office.
Volunteer coaches needed! Please complete application if interested.
Contact Scott with questions at 831-1001 or [email protected].
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Ice Skating Lessons & Hockey Learn to Skate
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Figure Skating, or Hockey
Session 1: Saturdays or Sundays, October 16-November 14
Cost: $55 for 5-class session
Registration: At Lincoln Arena on October 2 (3-5pm), October 6 (7-9pm), and October 13 (7-9pm)
For questions email [email protected] or [email protected].
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Golf Updates
September 6 is the last day at the Batting Cages for the season.
Driving Range will be open through the end of September; weather-dependent in early October.
Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome opens October 1.
Golf Courses open through Election Day. Check our website for fall golf rates!
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Jefferson Youth Center
250 Athens Blvd | 768-3077
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Kids Club
Socialization, Crafts, Sports, Games, Homework Help, Special Events & Much More!
We’re open on regular school days, 2:45-6:00pm. Get a part-time or full-time membership to come as often as you’d like. Memberships must be purchased in advance and are available on our website and at the YPR office.
Ages: 4-12 (up to & including 7th grade)
Cost: Vary by membership type; discounts for Access Card holders, sibling discounts available
Registration Process: Contact Ken-Ton Transportation Department regarding bussing, fill out Jefferson pre-registration form online, complete registration & payment online or at 299 Decatur Road—all steps must be completed in advance of your child’s first day
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Vacation Club
We’re open when school’s not!
Our youth center is open 8:00am-6:00pm during most school breaks. Must register at least two weeks in advance.
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Aquatic & Fitness Center
1 Pool Plaza | 876-7424
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Group Fitness
Check out our September Group Fitness Classes! Registration now open.
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Swim Lessons
Our Fall swim lessons will return on Sunday, September 12! To register for swim lessons, a Swim Lesson Testing Verification & Registration Form or Swim Lesson Report Card must be presented at the front desk in order to register!! If participants did NOT take Summer 2021 lessons, participants MUST lesson test prior to registering for lessons for the 2021 Fall Session.
Participants that took Summer 2021 lessons, can present their report card to register for the correct level in the Fall 2021 Session. Outdoor Pool Lesson report cards will be accepted.
Lesson testing will be available:
August 31-September 10 between the hours of 3:00pm—8:00pm TUESDAYS—FRIDAYS ONLY at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Please arrive at the facility and inform the front desk you are in need of a lesson test. They will inform a pool staff member who will then assist you.
Lesson Registration Dates:
AFC Members & Summer Lesson Participants: August 31
General Public: September 3
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American Red Cross Classes
Online or in-person registration is available for any of our American Red Cross Course offerings. Call the Aquatic and Fitness Center for more information, 716-876-7424.
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers & First Aid Full Course
Thur. 9/16 & Fri. 9/17, 5:00p-9:30p
$95
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers & First Aid Review Course
Sat. 9/25, 9:30a-3:30p
$65
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We're Hiring at the AFC!
We are looking for certified American Red Cross lifeguards to join our team. Preference to those available weekdays before 1:00pm. If you are interested in working as a lifeguard for the Town of Tonawanda, please contact Justin Moser, [email protected]
We are hiring for Fitness Room floor trainers! A background in Exercise Science, or a related field, is highly recommended. Substantial experience in the fitness field or having a personal training certification is also preferred. For more information on how to apply, please contact Justin Moser, [email protected]
Fitness Class Instructors Needed!!
We are looking for enthusiastic, certified, fitness-minded instructors to join our team! Preference to those available on weekends and evenings. Currently seeking instructors for: Yoga, Pilates, Dance, HIIT, or any other related classes. For more information please contact Justin Moser, [email protected]
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Senior Center
291 Ensminger Rd | 874-3266
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Masks must be worn unless fully vaccinated | |
Membership
$17 for residents or $25 for non-residents for an annual membership (good for one year from the date paid). The cost to have our bulletin mailed to you is $5 for the year.
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Erie County Stay Fit Dining Nutrition Program
Our dine-in program has resumed and we are also continuing our frozen meal program. Feel free to take part in both programs if you wish. Visit our website or call us for the menu.
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Transportation
If you are in need of transportation, especially for doctor appointments, please call the dispatcher at 875-1029 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-1:30pm and we will try to fit you onto our van schedule.
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Free Activities
We are offering exercise on Mondays and Thursdays, Preventing Falls on Fridays, and Bingo on various days at no charge to our members. No pre-registration required. Call the Center for more information.
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Card Groups
All of our card groups have resumed. Members only!
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Hot Dog Roast
Join us for a good old-fashioned Hot Dog Roast on Friday, September 17 at 1pm. We will serve grilled hot dogs, baked beans, potato chips, pop and a dessert. Signup is ongoing to September 10. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. The entertainment will be the Hastings Duo. Call the Senior Center for more info.
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Flu Shots
Shots will be administered by the pharmacists from Rite Aid at the Town of Tonawanda Senor Center on Friday, October 15 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Call 874-3266 starting on September 1st to make an appointment. You will need to bring photo ID and your Medicare and/or health insurance card.
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Fall Class Schedule
A new session of classes will be offered beginning the week of September 13. Signup is ongoing until September 10. You may pay in person at the Senior Center or mail in a check.
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