Sign Up For Fun Winter Programs!

Sign Up For a variety of fun Winter programs with The Parks and Recreation Department!

Treat your family to a perfect Holiday gift. Give the gift of fun, good health and lasting memories. The Parks and Recreation Department programs make great holiday presents! We hope to see you and your family at an upcoming program soon. For more information and to register please visit- www.suffieldrec.com
Below is a partial listing of some of our upcoming adult Winter programs. Please help spread the word and share this with your friends and family.

Family and Friends Bowling Nights!
Real fun – real value!!! Get the family together for some real fun this winter. This is a program offers great exercise and fun. Each week participants will bowl three games. Every new bowler who joins will receive a white dot bowling ball! Shoe rental not included.
Registration closes on Wednesday, December 27 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. You must pre-register and pre-pay before the deadline.
Dates: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Bradley Bowl, Route 75, Windsor Locks
Ages: All ages
Fee: $80.00 (shoe rental not included but a FREE White Dot Bowling Ball is included for all NEW bowlers to this program!)

Find your “Fitness & Food Balance” and Class Demo (NEW-FREE Class)
Start the New Year right and find the perfect balance between your workouts and eating habits? Are you exercising and not getting the results you had hoped for or want to take your fitness to the next level? Join us for free and find out how to balance a good exercise program with healthy, nutrient dense food choices! Once you balance exercising with eating the very best foods you can, you will begin to see the results you are after. This is not about products, potions, pills or pyramid schemes. It is about making a commitment to not only fitness but choosing the best foods, at the right times and in the right amounts! Learn some basic exercise techniques and learn what you can do to stay healthy, active and fit and take charge of 2018! Participants will also learn more about the new lunchtime Healthy and Happy-New Fit You Class that begins on Monday, January 8.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA.
Registration closes on Wednesday, December 27 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum
capacity. Limited enrollment
Date: January 3
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:05 – 12:50 p.m.
Ages: All Ages
Location: Suffield Town Hall (Lower Level Meeting Room)
Fee: FREE (Must Pre-Register)

Healthy and Happy-New Fit You! (New)
Looking for a fun class that offers great motivation to get fit in the New Year? This lunch time strengthening class will focus on toning and building lean muscle. No experience necessary as Instructor will accommodate and modify to suit all of your individual needs and fitness levels. Come learn about your muscles, mechanics and improve even further on your strengths. Take a break from the sedentary work day and join us! This class offers a great way to get in shape in the New Year with great motivation while having fun!
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA.
Registration closes on Tuesday, Jan. 2 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.
Dates: January 8, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26 (No Class on Monday, January 15 and February 19)
Day: Mondays
Time: 12:05 p.m-12:50 p.m.
Location: Suffield Town Hall Conference Room
Fee: $45.00

“Lunchtime Yoga” (New)
Enjoy all the benefits of Yoga as we practice and enjoy a healthy de-stressing lunch time. Vinyasa flow style of yoga is empowering, edgy, creative and athletic for any level. We will use specific sequences to create a practice that is challenging and healing for everyone. This class will help you clear your mind of everyday thoughts. Practicing yoga creates a satisfying and rewarding feeling of achievement. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement and bring a water bottle and a Yoga Mat.
Instructor: Amy Goodwin
Registration closes on Wed. January 3 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.
Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Location: Town Hall-Lower Level Meeting Room
Fee: $45.00

Gutts and Butts!
Back by popular demand! Get ready for a great lower body workout. We will have a blast in this legs and core class. This class is designed to strengthen and tone everything from the stomach and below. We will work on abs, low back and do lots of squats that will help trim the core and lower body, not to mention burning lots of calories.
Instructor: Lisa Jordan / Owner of Superior Fitness.
Registration closes on Wednesday, January 3 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.
Dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6:30 - 7:15pm
Location: Superior Fitness Studio 880 Burbank Ave. Suffield
Fee: $ 55.00

FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Lunchtime Walkers and Snowshoers! (FREE)
Get in shape this winter and keep your Fitness Resolutions this year! Did you know you should be walking 10,000 steps a day? Let’s enjoy the brisk winter weather, get motivated and go on a lunch time walk. All levels and abilities welcome. We will go over warming up, fitness walking and have a fun time getting you re-energized for the rest of the day! We will walk rain, snow or shine so please bring proper winter gear. Even if you can only walk for a half hour, you are encouraged to join the group! Prizes will be awarded to the most dedicated walkers!!
Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 3 and/or when the program is full. Limited enrollment.
Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
Day: Tuesday
Times: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Middle School Track (if there is too much snow/ice on the track we will walk behind the McAlister and Middle School) This program is for all ages and is Free.

Taking Better Photos (New)
Do you love photography and want to take better photos? This informative program will feature a demonstration and discussions of basic “rules” of composition and focus. Attendees should bring their cameras and manuals. Participants are also encouraged to bring 1 or 2 photographs (prints) for brief comments at the end of class.
Instructor: Rick Haeseler
Registration closes on Monday, January 22 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
Dates: Monday
Day: January 29
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Suffield Town Hall Lower Level Meeting Room
Fee: $10.00

Suffield Parks and Recreation offers inclusive Special Needs Programs and Group Outings
These programs foster friendships, socialization, promote community involvement and independence. The group enjoys educational presentations, fitness activities, crafting classes, games and evening trips that are inclusive. We also go on many fun outings throughout the year. The program is for high school students through adult. Enrollment is on a first come first paid basis. Volunteers are always welcome. If you wish to join the group and receive notifications of upcoming events you must pre-register. Please contact Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Special Programs Coordinator at (860)-668-3862
Bowling Buddies and Outing Group
Enjoy a great evening of bowling and meeting new friends. Get some exercise and have some fun! This is for high school students through adults. Volunteer special partners, coaches and helpers are always needed and welcome!
Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki Registration deadline is ongoing.
Day/Dates: Tuesday’s ongoing until May 2018
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Age: High School students through adult
Location: Bradley Bowl, Route 75, Windsor Locks
Fee: $11.00-for three games and shoe rental (you must pre-register for this program)

Bowling Buddies JR. (Winter)
Enjoy a great evening of bowling and meeting new friends. Bowling Buddies JR is for any child with special needs in grades 2-12. Each buddy will bowl one string and enjoy pizza and refreshments.
Facilitators : Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Special Programs Coordinator-Suffield Parks and Recreation Department, Sue Davis and Jill Caron-Foundation for Exceptional Children of Suffield Founders
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 27, and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
Dates : January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6
Day: Tuesday
Time : 5:30-7:00pm
Grades 2-12
Location: Bradley Bowl, Route 75, Windsor Locks
Fee: FREE-A maximum of 16 special needs children will be sponsored fully by the Foundation for Exceptional Children of Suffield. Children will also receive a free t-shirt! Enrollment is on a first come first registered basis. Parent volunteers and Special Partner helpers are needed in order for this program to be successful. Enrollment maximum is 16 children. Please register at www.suffieldrec.com

Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Special Programs Coordinator, Suffield Parks and Recreation Department