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NEW Open Pickleball

 Pg. 12 Guilford Racquet
 Pg. 12
Preschool Programs
 Pg. 9 
Fitness Pg. 14-15
Youth Programs
 Pg. 10 Active Adults 55+
 Pg. 16-17
Gymnastics
 Pg. 13 Tree Lighting
 Pg. 18
Adult Programs
 Pg. 13 Staff/Dept. Info
 Pg. 19-20

Note from the director

The Parks & Recreation Department strives to meet the recreational needs of all ages in our community. In this
brochure you will find various pre-school program through activities for the older members.
The Winter Wonderland is back after the COVID-19 interruption. Horse drawn wagon rides around the Green will
be back for the Christmas Tree Lighting on December 2nd. Groups can reserve the wagons in advance.
New programs include Kendama Club from grades 5-8, a crafts program for youth, and video memories, an intergen-
erational program for seniors to share many on their life observations & experiences with their grandchildren.
Staff have brought back “12 Days of Giving” that recognizes people who have made a positive impact in the commu-
nity.
As always, people can enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Community Center on weekdays & nutritious lunches for
seniors weekdays, except Wednesdays.
Weather permitting, Mill Pond will be open for supervised ice skating. Trails at Bittner Parks, East River Preserve
offer excellent cross country skiing, snow shoeing & hiking. Sledding is popular at Baldwin School hill & the small hill at
Bittner Park.
Take advantage of our offerings or get outdoors. Stay active during the winter months!
Sincerely,

Rick Maynard, Director of Parks & Recreation

Skating at mill pond

Weather Permitting

Skating at Mill Pond

Hours:
Monday-Friday 3:00-7:00PM
Saturday & Sunday 10:00-7:00PM

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Guilford Parks and Recreation Presents:

Santa’s Workshop
December 2nd
4:00pm - 5:30pm $35.00
Per Family
*Limited Community Center (Up to 4 People)
Availability* Program # 11114
Soup & Grilled Cheese
Holiday Craft
Pictures with Santa

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Friday, December 2nd

3:45 - 5:45p.m.
$200.00 for the entire Carriage
*Please Note: Carriage carries up to 12-14 people.
Invite your family & friends to share the ride.
Program # 11115

Kick off the holiday season with a horse drawn carriage ride
around the Guilford Green, prior to the Tree Lighting!
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 Programs
Wrestling(K - 6th)
Day: Monday and Thursday
Dates: December 5 - February 16
No Class: Dec 8, 26, 29, Jan 2, 16
Time: 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. (K-3)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (4-6)
Location: Guilford High School
Fee: $100(K-3) / $125(4-6)
Instructor(s): Bob Swan and other GHS coaches and athletes

Program #: 16205 B2(K-3) / B3(4-6)

Wrestlers will learn basic wrestling techniques

and participate in fun games during each session.

Special event

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 Pee wee sports
PEE WEE BASKETBALL (3.5-5) PEE WEE FIT (3.5-5) PEE WEE T-BALL (3.5-5)
Day: Saturday Day: Tuesday Day: Wednesday
Dates: January 7 - February 4 Dates: January 10 - February 7 Dates: March 8 - April 5
March 4 - April 1 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. No Class: March 29
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.(B1/B3) Program #: 16106-A1 Time: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (B2/B4) Location: Community Center Program #: 16106-A3
Program #: 16106-B1-B4 Instructor: Recreation Staff Location: Community Center
Location: Community Center Fee: $50 Instructor: Recreation Staff
Instructor: Recreation Staff No age is too early for healthy Fee: $50
Fee: $50 exercise with fun activities that foster A playful introduction to the game of
A playful introduction to the game of athletic skills and social development. T-Ball.
Basketball mixed in with exercise and Learn the value of exercise without
fun. your child even realizing they are in
an exercise class.
PEE WEE SOCCER (3.5-5)
Day: Wednesday
Dates: February 1 - March 1
Time: 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Program #: 16106-A2
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Fee: $50
A playful introduction to the game of
Soccer mixed in with exercise and
fun.

Preschool Programs
PLAY, LEARN, GROW (3-4 ) OPEN INDOOR PLAGROUND READY, SET, LEAP(AGES 3-5 YRS)
Day: Saturday (AGES 15-24 MONTHS) Day: Monday & Wednesday
Dates: January 14 - February 25 Day: Tuesday Dates: February 6 - May 8
March 4 - March 25 Dates: January 24 - Feb 28 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
No Class: January 21 March 7 - April 4 No Class: February 20, April 10
Time: 9:00-9:30 a.m. No Class: February 21 Program #: 16108
Program #: 16215 A1/A2 Time: 9:15-10:00 a.m. Location: Community Center
Location: ZOOM Program #: 16103 A1/A2 Instructor: Nicole Porter,
Instructor: Kidscapades Location: Community Center Certified Teacher
Fee: $100(A1), $65(A2) Instructor: Recreation Staff Fee: $300(for the entire session)
This virtual class builds on the skills Fee: $50 This is a developmental program for
your little one needs in preparation Come enjoy this Parent & Me Class, 3-5 year olds to learn skills through
for preschool. With educator guided where you will enjoy the ultimate cooperative play. Children will have
sessions, we rotate engaging topics indoor playground. Tumbling Mats, activity centers, snack, outdoor play,
as we explore through science, art, Gymnastic shapes, Open Centers, crafts, songs and stories related to
sensory play, story time and Sensory Tables and Active Play. This weekly themes. Must be potty trained
more. This class is great for building is a great class to come meet new to attend. Please bring a snack.
that initial independence, while parents and friends! No Peanut Products!
the caregiver is still in the wings.
Laying the foundation to enjoy the
wonderful world of learning from the
comfort of your cozy nest! A ZOOM
link and materials list will be emailed.

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 Youth Programs
IRISH STEP DANCE(AGES 7-16) YOUTH YOGA (GRADES 1-5) KENDAMA CLUB(GRADES 5-8)
Day: Thursday Day: Friday Day: Wednesday
Dates: January 5 - February 23 Dates: Jan 13 - February 10 Dates: February 1 - March 1
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 pm February 24 - March 31 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Program #: 16213 A1 (Beg/Inter) No Class: March 10 Program #: 16121
Time: 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Community Center
Program #: 16213 A2 (Adv. Teen) Program #: 16203 A1/A2 Instructor: Chris Pappa
Location: Community Center Location: Community Center Fee: $50.00
Instructor: Kathy Carew Instructor: Angela Creamer You might be asking, what is
Fee: $100 Fee: $55 Kendama? A kendama is a wooden
Participants will learn both Youth Yoga increases confidence and skill toy with an infinite amount of
traditional Irish step and Ceili (group) promotes positive self-image. It mind-body challenges that players
Dancing. All dancers will start with helps to manage stress through practice to achieve. It is similar to
the Irish jig, and advance through breathing, healthy movement and the ball and cup toy that many
Reel and Slip Jig. awareness. We will practice flowing people are familiar with, but more
Avanced: Dancers will learn both sequences as well as complex. Kendama is both rewarding
traditional and contemporary Irish partner and group yoga and challenging. The challenge and
steps and Ceili dances. This group poses. process of learning a new trick is
will work on technique and more where all the learning takes place.
intricate movements in steps. Much Kendama teaches kids how to learn
of this class is done in hard shoe. UPCYCLED CRAFTS from their failures, how to problem
(AGES 6-12) solve, how to set goals and how to
Day: Wednesday achieve them, and most importantly,
Dates: January 18 - February 15 how to have fun through play. The
best thing about kendama is that it
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. can be brought with you anywhere
Program #: 16114 and doesn’t require other people to
Instructor: Carole Firth play. The thrill of learning a new trick
Location: Community Center is shared with all kendama players.
Fee: $60.00 Once you learn your first trick, you
Let’s recycle and learn how to turn will want to learn more and more.
ordinary things into beautiful new
creations! Children will use a variety
of everyday materials to give them
JUNIOR TAE KWON DO new life and purpose, making their
Day: Monday & Wednesday own” upcycled “objects d arte.”
Program #: 16104 Recycling, innovation and artistic
Dates: January 9 - April 5 imagination with everyday objects
No Class: Jan 16, 25, Feb 20, Mar 29 will be the focus. Recycled Jars,
Time: 4:30 - 5:30p.m. - A1 interesting found objects, decoupage
glue and colorful papers will be some
All White & Yellow belts of the materials used to create
Location: Community Center “upcycled” candle holders, flower/
Time: 6:00 - 7:30p.m. - A2 plant containers , treasure boxes,
All ranks, White through and interesting picture frames. AFTER SCHOOL FLOOR
Black belt HOCKEY (GRADES 1-4)
Location: Community Center
Day: Tuesday
Instructor: John Cuddy
Dates: February 28 - March 28
Fee: $100
Our 6th degree black belt instructor Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
will introduce techniques and strate- Program #: 16202 A1
gies of tae kwon do and karate, ai- Instructor: Recreation Staff
kido, kung fu and other martial arts. Location: Community Center
4:30 - 5:30p.m Kids Class for Fee: $50
white, yellow, green and blue Players can learn and improve on
belts: Program will cover motor skills, skills including puck/ball control,
tumbling and basic kicks, pad work passing, shooting, teamwork and
and games to inspire this age group overall game play. Age appropriate
for the sport. 6:00 - 7:30p.m for all equipment will be used.
belts, white through black belt.
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 Mary’s Culinary Classes, LLC

Time: 4:30-6:30PM Day: Thursday Location: Community Center

Fee: $45.00/date Program #: 16133 A1-B3 Ages 5-11

January 5th: Eggplant Parmesan and Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

January 19th: Chicken Milanese and Snowman Meringue Cookies
February 9th: Heart Shaped Calzones and Chocolate Raspberry Hearts
February 23rd: Spinach Artichoke Fettuccine and Boston Creme Lasagna
March 9th: Copycat "Panera" Mac and Cheese and S'Mores Trifle
March 16th: Broccoli and Cavatellis and End of the Rainbow Cupcakes
March 30th: April Fool's Meatball "Cupcakes' and Cookie Hamburgers
April 27th: Ramen and Sugar Cookie Layer Cake
May 11th: Chicken Marsala and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough layer Cake
May 25th: Parmesan Crusted Tortellini Bites and Twix Bars
June 8th: Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken and Banana Split Icebox Cake

Intergenerational Senior & Me Cooking Class

Dirt Cake Planter

Thursday, March 30th Time: 12:30-1:30PM @ Community Center

Fee: $10.00/pp or $20/pair Program #: 16133 C1 Ages: 6-99

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 Tennis & pickleball
Paddle, Pickleball & Tennis
Programs
in collaboration w/Guilford Racquet & SWIM Club
Youth Programs
Junior Tennis
Our junior program will give all beginner to intermediate
level players a strong set of fundamentals for their game.
Our program will cover all the strokes as well as footwork
and strategy. Players will receive all the tools to play on
their own. Pro on court.
Max 10 players
Orange Ball (Ages 7-10)
Tuesdays - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
January 10 - March 14, $225.00 16210-A1
Green Ball (Ages 10-13)
Wednesdays - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
January 11 - March 15, $225.00 16210-A2
Junior Paddle
(Ages 10-15)
Come on out and try a dynamic sport in the cages at GRSC!
Learn the basics of paddle (platform tennis), and have fun.
Pro on court. Class will be held outside.
Max 4 players
Fridays - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
January 13 - March 17, $175.00
12106-B2
Mondays: 8:00a.m., 9:00a.m., or 10:00a.m.
55 minute time blocks for $25.00 — One person
reserves the time each week and you can then invite
your friends or competitors to play!
Limited availability — Program # 12116
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Adult Programs
Pickleball - Skills & Drills
Want to take your game to the next level? Looking to improve
strategic play? This class will focus on a different dynamic
each week. Pro on court.
Max 8 players
Mondays - 11:00am - 12:00pm
January 9 - March 13, $225.00
12113-A1
Intro to Pickleball
Never played Pickleball and want to learn what the craze is all
about? This class is perfect for those who have never played or
have played a couple of times without instruction.
Pro on court.
Max 4 players
Wednesdays - 1:30pm - 2:15pm
January 11 - March 15, $225.00
12113-A2
Wednesdays - 2:15pm - 3:00pm
January 11 - March 15, $225.00
12113-A3
Paddle
Learn the basics of paddle (platform tennis) and have fun
meeting others. It’s a social game as well as a
terrific workout! Pro on court.
Class will be held outside.
Max 8 players
Fridays - 11:00am - 12:00pm
January 13 - March 17, $175.00
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 gymnastics
Our gymnastics program is a combination of fun and learning, fostering the benefits of strength and
appreciation culminating into the ultimate goal of flexibility and fitness. All classes are co-ed.

Thursday
Dates: January 5 - February 9 – Session 1(A1-A6)
March 2 - April 6 – Session 2(B1-B6)
Fee: $65.00 / 45 min class * $75.00 / 60 min class
Saturday
Dates: January 7 - February 11– Session 1(A1-A4)
March 4 - April 8– Session 2(B1-B4)
Fee: $65.00 / 45 min class * $75.00 / 60 min class

Lil' Movers w/parent (18 months - 3 years) Lil' Movers w/parent (18 months - 3 years)
8:15 - 9:00a.m. 16003 A1/B1
9:00 - 9:45a.m. 16002 A1/B1
Lil' Movers w/parent (18 months - 3 years)
Movers w/parent (Ages 2 - 4years)
9:15 - 10:00a.m. 16003 A2/B2
10:00 - 10:45a.m. 16002 A2/B2
Tumbling and Stumbling (Ages 3 - 5)
Tumbling and Stumbling (Ages 3– 5) 10:15 - 11:00p.m. 16003 A3/B3
3:00 - 3:45p.m. 16002 A3/B3 Movers & Shakers (Ages 5 - 7)
Movers & Shakers (Ages 5 - 7) 11:15 - 12:15p.m. 16003 A4/B4
3:45 - 4:45p.m. 16002 A4/B4
Level I (Ages 7 - 10)
4:45 - 5:45p.m. 16002 A5/B5
Level II (Ages 10 - 15)
5:45 - 6:45p.m. 16002 A6/B6
Instructor: Mrs. C and Staff

adult Programs
BOAT AMERICA
HOLIDAY YOGA WITH TAE KWON DO Dates: February 14 & 21
CHRIS GAYNOR Day: Monday & Wednesday Day: Tuesday
Day: Tuesday Program #: 16104 Program #: 12107-A1
Dates: December 6 Dates: January 9 - April 5 Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Program #: 42109 B2 No Class: Jan 16, 25, Feb 20, Mar 29 Location: Community Center
Time: 5:30 - 7:00p.m. Time: 6:00 - 7:30p.m. - A2 Instructor: Guilford Flotilla
Where: Community Center Location: Community Center Fee: $65
Boat America is a boating certificate
Instructor: Chris Gaynor * See Page 9 for more information* class to learn boating Safety at a USCG
Fee: $15 MAINTAINING A HOME Basic Boating Course. This is a two day,
Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice that IS NOT FOR SISSIES four hours each class to fulfill
will take you to the border state requirements for Connecticut Boating
Day: Tuesday, January 17 Certification. Upon completion of test you
between wakefulness and sleep. Time: 7:00 - 8:00p.m.
Gentle, easy stretches warm up the will be qualified for a Connecticut
body; then guided meditation will
Instructor: Philip Chamberlain Personal Watercraft Certificate.
Fee: $5.00 Program # 12122 Topics Include:
take you through the deeper layers of Learn valuable knowledge about water, Introduction to Boating, Boating Law,
conscious relaxation, quieting the electric, doors, smoke alarms an MORE! Safety Equipment, Safe Op-
mind and bringing rest. No Yoga Seasonal schedule of maintenance of eration and Navigation,
experience needed! dryer vents, cleaning chimney, removing Boating Emergencies, Trail-
ering, Sports and Boating.
mold will be discussed. Knowledge of
the operation, and maintaining the value
of our homes provides us with comfort
and peace we all value.

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 Winter Fitness Schedule
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Jan 2– April 3 Jan 3– April 4 Jan 4– April 5 Jan 5– April 6 Jan 6– March 31 Jan 7– April 8
No Class: No Class:
1/2, 1/16, 2/20 2/21
Yoga
Cardio Tone Cardio Tone Cardio Tone
12109 B1 & B2
12405 A1 12405 A2 12405 A3
8:00-9:30am
(Canetti) $50 (Canetti) $50 (Canetti) $50
Creamer ($75)
8:30-9:25 a.m. 8:30-9:25 a.m. 8:00-8:50 a.m.
10/1-12/17
Essentrics®
Essentrics® Barre Sculpt and
Deep Gentle Yoga Stretch Tone Yoga Tone
12411 B1
12406 A1 & A2 12411 A1 12406 E1 & E2 12406 G1 & G2
(Armstrong)$50.00 (Armstrong) $50
(Beale) $90.00 (Beale) $50 (Beale) $50
9:00-10:00 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
9:00—10:30a.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m. 9:00-10:00a.m.
3/14-4/4 3/15-4/5

Strength Zumba
Sculpt and Tone Flexibility & Mobility Slow Flow Yoga Deep Gentle
(Chair Based) Yoga 12401 C1
12406 E3 12406 C1 & C2 12406 F1 & F2 12406 H1 & H2
12406 B1 (Prior)
(Beale) $50 Beale $50 (Beale) $50 (Beale) $50.00
Beale ($50) $50 or $8/class
9:00-10:00a.m. 9:00-10:00 am 10:15-11:15a.m. 10:15—11:15a.m. 9:00-10:00
11:00-12:00p.m.
Sculpt & Tone
12406 I1 & I2
(Beale) $50
10:15-11:15 am
Strength & Strength &
Yoga Express Conditioning
Stretch Stretch
12110 A1 & A2 12406 J1/J2
12407 A1 12407 A3
(Gaynor) $90.00 (Beale) $50
(Zergiebel) $50 (Zergiebel) $50
5:30-7:00 p.m. 4:45-5:15pm
4:50-5:50p.m. 4:50-5:50p.m.
Deep Gentle Yoga Yoga
12406-D1 & D2 12110 B1
(Beale)$50 (Gaynor) 90.00
5:30pm-6:30pm 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Zumba Toning Zumba

Strength Strength &
12401 A1 &Stretch 12401 B1 Stretch
(Prior) 12407 A2 (Prior) 12407 A4
$8/class OR (Zergiebel) $50 $8/class OR $50 session (Zergiebel) $50
$50 session
6:00-7:00pm 7:00-8:00 p.m. 6:00-7:00pm
7:15-8:15p.m.

Programs in Green: Zoom Programs in Blue:

Class will be held in person at the
Instructor sends Zoom link community center.

Programs in Purple: Class will be held in person at the Community Center and will be
streamed through Zoom.
B1– In person B2-Zoom link

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 Fitness Class Descriptions
CARDIO TONE: Cardio Tone combines the definition of muscles and cardio exercise for a total body
workout. Participants will improve cardio endurance and increase muscle strength and flexibility. The
workout will include resistance training to work different muscle groups. We will use weights, body
bars and band combinations, finishing each class with floor work, core and stretching.
DEEP GENTLE YOGA: For all levels, experience postures, slow meditative movements to warm
and stretch the body, and soothing breathing techniques to release stress, an opportunity to slow
down and deepen your practice.
STRENGTH(CHAIR BASED): Focuses on building muscle from our chairs. Safe and effective way
to strengthen the body with light weights and bands. All work will be done from the support of the
chair.
YOGA: Hatha style practice which offers a slow flow and longer holds. Class offers an introduction to
breathing (pranayama) and meditation. Practice will lend itself to all levels, beginner to seasoned
yogi.
ZUMBA TONING: Incorporates the international music of Zumba with light weight resistance to
create a fun workout that will burn calories, strengthen, sculpt and tone muscles. 1-3 lbs. dumbbells
or Zumba toning sticks are used to enhance the engagement and toning of targeted muscle groups
including chest, back, core, shoulders, legs and arms.
Essentrics® STRETCH: A zero impact workout that rebalances your body by simultaneously
stretching and strengthening all your muscles. This dynamic stretching program develops lean,
strong, flexible muscles and helps to unlock tight joints, with immediate benefits to your posture.
SCULPT & TONE: Offers a full body workout beginning with a light cardio warm up followed by
strength and conditioning exercises layering on Pilates style movements. Lengthen and tone muscles
while improving balance, increasing flexibility.
STRENGTH & STRETCH: This class is an intense strength training workout using balls, weights,
body bars, and bands. Designed to focus on strengthening and toning. All fitness levels welcome!
FLEXIBILITY & MOBILITY: A full rounded class includes deep tissue work with foam rollers and
therapy balls to massage tight, stiff muscles, followed by dynamic stretching and classic yoga pos-
tures.
ZUMBA: A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba
routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — and resistance training.

YOGA TONE: A combination of Pilates and Yoga fused together to build strength and still leave you
feeling he wonderful benefits of yoga. Suggested prop blocks and blanket for towel to support the
knees.

EXPRESS CONDITIONER: Class focuses on full body movements to build strength, body aware-
ness and core strength. A short but very effective approach to make working out work for you. Expect
an emphasis on core strength and foundational movements such as squats, lunges and planks. Option
to have 2 fifteen minute goal setting sessions with the instructor. This can include any aspects to
health and wellness.
SLOW FLOW YOGA: Meditative flow to provide a well rounded practice incorporating standing and
grounding poses. Suitable for all levels.

Essentrics® BARRE: Features a carefully designed program of standing and “barre” exercises to
safely stretch and strengthen all your muscles. This easy to follow, zero impact stretching program

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 Active Adult Programs (55+)
ALL NEW!
Open Play Pickleball
See Page 12 for more details!
welcome from beginner to advanced. Not indance is good for your brain and stabil-
a grammar class but an opportunity to ity, boosts confidence, focuses your sens-
learn conversational phrases and French es on movement and balance.
culture. An extra 30 minutes at 10:00 is
set aside for conversation.

PICKLEBALL AT ITALIAN # 10213

GUILFORD RACQUET CLUB Day: Friday
BODY WISE #10201 Dates: January 6 - March 31
See page 12 Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
TAI CHI #10206 Dates: January 3 - March 30 Location: Community Center
Day: Tuesday & Friday Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Elaine Jackson
Dates: January 3 - March 31 Location: Community Center Fee: $35 / $45 NR
Time: A1- 10:00-11:00 am Beg 1 day Instructor: Lynne Keyser All levels welcome from beginner to
A2- 10:00-11:00 am Beg 2 days Fee: $55/$60 NR advanced. A fun opportunity to learn to
B1- 11:00-12:00 pm Adv 1 day A safe program of gentle exercise and converse with fellow students. A new
B2- 11:00-12:00 pm Adv 2 days movement designed to increase flexibility, language helps keep the mind sharp.
C1- 12:00-1:00 pm Int-level 3-1 day muscle tone, bone density, and improve
C2- 12:00-1:00 pm Int-level 3-2 day circulation, balance and coordination.
D1- 1:00- 2:00 pm Int-level 1-1 day
D2- 1:00- 2:00 pm Int-level 1-2 day SPANISH #10207
E1– 2:00-3:00 pm Int-level 2- 1 day Day: Friday
E2- 2:00-3:00 pm LOW IMPACT AEROBICS/
Int-level 2- 2 day Dates: January 6 - March 31
Location: Community Center WEIGHT TRAINING #10208 Time: 11:00- 12:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Strawson-Breton Day: Tuesday and Friday Location: Community Center
Fee: $60 one day / week
Dates: January 3– March 31 Instructor: Elaine Jackson
$105 two days / week
$120.00 three days/ week No Class: February 21 Fee: $35/$45 NR
Participants will use the graceful move- Time: 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. All levels welcome. Explore the language of
ments of this ancient Chinese martial art Location: Community Center millions living in 20 different countries & the
to improve their physical wellbeing, man- Instructor: Barbara Corso U.S. Learn functional vocabulary & expres-
age their stress, and defend against the Fee: $55 / $60 NR sions through the various & diverse cultures.
confrontations of everyday life. Open to Learning a new language keeps your mind
adults of all ages. Excellent program for cardio & stretching
sharp.
exercises.
OIL PAINTING #10212 SENIORSIZE #10203
Day: Thursday CHAIR YOGA #10217 A1
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Dates: January 5 - March 30 Day: Wednesday
Time: Mondays- 3:15-4:15
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. (A1) Dates: January 4 - March 29 Wednesdays- 3:00-4:00
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (A2) Time: 11:00–12:15pm Dates: January 9 - March 29
Location: Community Center Location: Community Center No Class: January 16, February 20
Instructor: Emer Gearheart Instructor: Lynda Corcoran Instructor: Gisel Zergiebel
Fee: $65 / $70 NR Fee: $40 / $45 NR Fee: $55 / $60 NR
Explore the wonderful world of art by Exercise in a safe effective format. This
Chair yoga is taking the physical postures program will focus on strength flexibility,
starting with a black and white painting from the mat to the chair. A portion of balance and cardio fitness. Instructor
and progress to color. Express your the class is standing using the chair as a may use equipment for safety.
creativity and have fun with other prop. We explore breathing exercises,
budding artists. meditation and yogic philosophy.
BALLROOM LINE DANCE #10202
FRENCH CONVERSATION #10210 Dancing with Parkinsons #10211 Day: Tuesday(A2) or Friday(A1)
Day: Monday Day: Monday Time: 9:00-10:00am A1
Dates: January 9 - March 27 Dates: January 9 - March 27 8:45-9:45am A2
No Class: January 16 February 20 No Class: January 16, February 20 Dates: January 3 - March 31
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Time: 9:45-11:00a.m. Instructor: Karen Pfrommer
Location: Community Center Location: Community Center Fee: $30 / $35 NR
Instructor: Candace Routh Instructor: Rose Costanzo Learn Ballroom Dance moves, including
Fee: $35 / $45 NR Fee: No Charge the Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba, Salsa, and
Living with Parkinsons? Experience the others through Line Dancing. Great
Parlez-Vous Francais? Would you like to? exercise and fun. No partner needed.
Come join the French class! All levels joy and benefits of dancing. Participating

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 Active Adult Programs (55+)
on Wednesdays from 9:00-3:00 at the riculum that focuses on areas that benefit
Guilford Community Center, 32 older drivers. Topics include pavement
Creative Writing #10205 markings, roundabouts, signal compliance
Church street, Guilford, CT, 06437. and safety issues such as seat belts, turn
Day: Thursdays Please visit the Community Center or signals and speeding. State law mandates
Time: 1:00-3:00pm call (203)453-8086 to make an ap- that you are eligible for a 5% discount off
Dates: February 24 - March 31 pointment beginning January 22. the liability segment of your auto insurance
Instructor: Nini Munro-Chmura policy upon completion of this course.
Fee: $35 /$40 NR AARP SMART DRIVER #10219
Come enjoy and learn how to paint pictures Day: Wednesday
with words that flow. Dramatic images, out-
landish metaphors and oh, those wonderful Date: January 18 (A1)
verbs that pop off the page. Create a story Snow Date: January 25
from your imagination, write a poem that February 15 (A2)
resembles a pastoral symphony, a memoir
of your life’s experiences or a play with in- Snow Date: February 22
teresting characters. March 15 (A3)
April 19 (A4)
AARP FREE TAX ASSISTANCE
*May 17 (A5)
Day: Wednesday
June 14 (A6)
Time: 9:00 am. - 4:00pm
Dates: TBD
Time: 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Certified counselors working through *5:30-9:30pm
AARP Tax-Aide will provide income Program #: 10219
tax preparation assistance for low and Instructor: AARP
moderate income taxpayers. Taxes Fee: $20 AARP Member / $25 Non-M.
will be prepared by appointment only The Smart Driver Course features a cur-

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES-203-453-8086
Curb to Curb transportation services are provided to Guilford residents who are 55+ or disabled to medical
appointments, errands, shopping & the Community Center.
ALL RESIDENTS MUST BE RETURNED TO HOME BY 3:30 ON M,TU,W,TH,FR
TO SCHEDULE RIDES: YOU MUST CALL 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE with the following information: Your
name, address, phone number ,date, time, estimated appointment length, name, address, phone number of
appointment. You must call upon completion of your appointment for a return ride.

0 2 1 '$ < 78 (6'$ < : ('1 (6'$ < 7+ 8 56'$ < )5,'$ <
(8:30AM-2:30PM) (8:30AM-2:30PM) (8:30AM-2:30PM) (8:30AM-2:30PM) (8:30AM-2:30PM)
Medical, errands, CC *Shop at Big Y Medical, errands,CC Medical, errands,CC *Rides within Guil-
Guilford only 9-10
*Medical Appts to: *Medical Appts to: *Medical Appts to: ford
Branford, N. Branford, 11:30 –2:30 ONLY Branford, N. Branford, Branford, N. Branford, (Medical, errands, CC)
Madison, Clinton (Medical, errands, CC) Madison, Clinton Madison, Clinton *Medical Appts to:
*Medical Appts to: 10:00-1:00 ONLY Branford, N. Branford,
10:00-1:00 ONLY
Guilford, Branford, 10:00 –1:00 ONLY *Medical Appts to Madison, Clinton
*Medical Appts to
N. Branford & *Medical Appts to: New Haven, North 10:00-1:00 ONLY
New Haven, North Madison, New Haven, North Haven, Hamden, *Medical Appts to
Haven, Hamden,
Haven, Hamden, Westbrook , E. Haven New Haven, North
Westbrook , E. Haven
Westbrook , E. Haven & VA Hospital Haven, Hamden,
& VA Hospital
& VA Hospital NO appts after 1:00 Westbrook , E. Haven
NO appts after 1:00
NO appts after 1:00 & VA Hospital

All efforts are made to pick you up close to your appointment time, but sometimes, an early pick up is necessary.
Wheelchair clients who need assistance must be accompanied by a family member or aide who is able to transport to and from bus! Bus schedule is
subject to change.

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 Guilford Holiday Activities
Surrounding the Tree Lighting
Stroll our beautiful town and enjoy the activities …..
Friday, December 2, 2022

Holiday Tree Lighting 5:45pm to 7:00pm Town Green

Music performances, Santa visit and MORE!
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 3:45pm-5:45pm Park St. - Registration Required
Santa's Workshop 4pm to 5:30pm Community Center
Candlelight Walk on Broad Street 6pm to 9pm Guilford Garden Club
Friends Holiday Book Sale Fri, 12/02, 9am-6pm Guilford Free Library
Friends Holiday Book Sale Sat, 12/03, 9am-5pm Guilford Free Library
The Holiday Boutique 10am to 8pm St George - Father Sullivan Center
Handbell Concert 5:30pm St George Catholic Church
Cookies, Cookies and More …. after Tree Lighting St George Church Hall
St George Christmas Fair Sat, 12/03, 9am-6pm St George Church Hall
St George Christmas Fair Sun, 12/04, 9am-2pm St George Church Hall
Guilford High School Concerts Fri, 12/02 7:30pm & 9pm Congregational Church
Guilford High School Concerts Sat, 12/03, 6:30 & 8pm Congregational Church
Chili Supper Begins 5pm Christ Episcopal Church
Wreath & Cookie Sale 5pm to 7pm Christ Episcopal Church
Firelight Festival 4pm to 8pm Henry Whitfield State Museum
Breakfast with Santa 9am to 11am First Congregational Church

Sponsored by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce

Town of Guilford - Parks and Recreation Department & Economic Development
Department
Updates will be provided on the Guilford Town Website; www.ci.guilford.ct.us

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 staff Directory
Staff Title Email Ext.
Rick Maynard Parks & Recreation Director MaynardR@guilfordct.gov 222

Ellen Clow Recreation Supervisor ClowE@guilfordct.gov 223

Tony Annicelli Park Supervisor AnnicelliA@guilfordct.gov

Terry Holland-Buckley Senior’s Program Supervisor BuckleyT@guilfordct.gov 224

Victoria Nadolski Program Coordinator NadolskiV@guilfordct.gov 228

Taryn Erb Program Coordinator ErbT@guilfordct.gov 227

Patti Haggerty Office Assistant HaggertyP@guilfordct.gov 225

Jennifer Knight Administrative Assistant KnightJ@guilfordct.gov 226

Larry Santamaria Kitchen Supervisor SantamariaL@guilfordct.gov 231

Shana Moore Receptionist MooreS@guilfordct.gov 221

Todd Rake Maintenance Custodian RakeT@guilfordct.gov 230

Program Information
ICE SKATING: Weather permitting Mill Pond will be open for INCLUSION POLICY: The Recreation Department intends to
supervised skating. Call Parks & Recreation, 203-453-8068 for hours comply with the A.D.A. regulations. Participation in many of our
and terms. non-adaptive programs is possible for those with special needs. Our
PAYMENT: Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. programs and services are designed to be consistent with the principles
There is a $30 charge for all checks returned by the bank. Programs are of inclusion, natural supports, normalization, and least restrictive
not prorated. Non-Residents must add an additional $10 per participant environments. We do request advance notice, however, to ensure that
per program unless indicated otherwise. any needed personalized accommodations will be met.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: If school is canceled due to inclement MAKEUP CLASSES: Every effort will be made to makeup any
weather, programs scheduled between 7:00am and 11:00am are cancelled class date. However, due to extenuating circumstances, this is
cancelled. A decision to cancel after 11:00am will be at the discretion of not always possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. No refunds
the Parks and Recreation Director and will be announced on the will be given.
weather line (203)453-8134, www.guilfordparkrec.com and on
Channel 3,8 and 30. If school is delayed, programs/activities scheduled CANCELLATION POLICY: We reserve the right to set a
before 10:30am will be canceled. minimum and maximum for each program and to cancel any program
due to low enrollment or weather conditions. One week prior to a
REFUND POLICY: Since programs are self-supporting and program start date a decision will be
commitments need to be made to instructors and staff, the following is
the department’s refund policy. Please read carefully before registering
for a program.
• A full refund will automatically be given for any program cancelled by
the Department.
• A partial refund may be given when requested in writing up to one
week prior to the start of a program.
• Once the decision has been made to run a particular program, no
refund will be given unless there is a medical emergency and a doctor’s
note must be provided.
* No refunds will be given for any used portion of a program.

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 Contact Information
PARKS AND RECREATION Nathanael B. Greene Community Center
COMMISSION MEMBERS
32 Church Street
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
Claire Kinkade-Dunn, Chairman 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Laura Hartman, Vice Chairman Guilford, CT 06437
John Jagielski Phone: (203) 453-8068
Tara Hunt-Melvin Fax: (203) 453-8456
Suzanne McDermott Weather Line: (203) 453-8134
Lawrence Rooney guilfordparkrec.com
Diane VanSteenbergen
Susan Welsh
Bradley Kronstat
Kathy Stewart, Secretary “like” Town of Guilford on Facebook for
Important Updates
Commission meetings are held the first Monday of www.facebook.com/town.guilford.ct
each month at 6:30p.m. at the Community Center.

Comments, suggestions, idea for a new program - Contact Ellen Clow,

Recreation Supervisor at clowe@guilfordct.gov or Terry Holland-Buckley,
Seniors Supervisor at buckleyt@guilfordct.gov