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Tuesday April 1, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM	STARRE: Step & Barre Workout - STARRE: Winter 2025 Tue 6AM Take the best of two low impact exercise classes and combine them into one stellar class where you will build strength, increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and get in your cardio too! Instructor, Kathy Perez, has combined the traditional Barre Class with Step Aerobics to create STARRE! Part of this class will be spent on barre work and part of the class will be spent doing step aerobics, allowing you to get the best of both worlds (cardio & strength) in one amazing low impact class. Note that this fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	RESERVED	Youth Center - Tabor Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (AM) Exploring Watercolor -  This class explores the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (AM)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (PM) Exploring Watercolor -  This class explores the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (PM)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Afternoon Club - TR Afternoon Club Spring 2025 Join the Club! This weekly program is an opportunity for high school & transition students to get together with friends, play games, hang out, create simple crafts and more! Games, crafts, relaxation and more are on the agenda each week. Participants are picked up in the CHS lobby by TR staff 15 minutes prior to dismissal and walked to the Youth Center for 2 hours of fun with friends; those joining us from another program should be dropped off at the Youth Center at 2:00 p.m. Provide water and a light snack. Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Youth Center - Main Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Coding at The Coder School - Scratch Coding (Winter 2025 - Session 2) We're teaming up with The Coder School to offer more opportunities for programs! We'll be offering Scratch Coding, Minecraft Coding and Python Coding. Included with these classes is a coding account that students can access from home to practice their coding independently. All projects that they create at The Coder School will be accessible to them from home. Come join the fun! In order to ensure a quality program for students, classes are capped at just 5 and fill up fast! All equipment is provided, students do not need to bring anything.Please note that these are introductory classes and while participants are welcome to register for all three platforms/classes, attending the same platform/class in multiple sessions is discouraged as some projects repeat each session.Classes are held at The Coder School, 100 Elm St., Cheshire.	The Coder School
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Bergamo's Ninja-Fit - Bergamo's Ninja-Fit 3-5 yr (Winter II Tuesdays) Ninja Fit is a unique class that teaches a mix of parkour and gymnastics while focusing on fun and fitness. Not only will students be learning cool new vaults and tricks each class, but they will also be training their strength, flexibility, and speed while doing it. Each class will begin with stretching and warm ups, followed by a fitness focused game and our parkour or tricking technique of the day. Finally, students will challenge themselves by running our ninja obstacle course and showing off their new skills! Class is held at Bergamo’s Martial Arts, 272 Sandbank Road, Cheshire.	Bergamo's Martial Arts
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Cartooning - Cartooning (Gr 1-3) Cartooning - Learn to draw original cartoon characters through shapes, letters, and numbers, and by drawing from animal toys and photo references. Students will develop an animal character based on themselves and will create comic strips based on popular animal tales and on animals in the news. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Painting (Kids) - Painting Techniques Painting Techniques - Students will use a variety of water media, such as acrylic and watercolor paint, to create works of art based on foundational principles. Lessons will include color theory, blending, shading and texture as they paint a variety of landscapes and still-life pieces. All levels are welcome. Dress for a mess! Instructor: Kristy Endriss (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Bergamo's Ninja-Fit - Bergamo's Ninja-Fit 6-12 yr (Winter II Tuesdays) Ninja Fit is a unique class that teaches a mix of parkour and gymnastics while focusing on fun and fitness. Not only will students be learning cool new vaults and tricks each class, but they will also be training their strength, flexibility, and speed while doing it. Each class will begin with stretching and warm ups, followed by a fitness focused game and our parkour or tricking technique of the day. Finally, students will challenge themselves by running our ninja obstacle course and showing off their new skills! Class is held at Bergamo’s Martial Arts, 272 Sandbank Road, Cheshire.	Bergamo's Martial Arts
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Coding at The Coder School - Minecraft Coding (Winter 2025 - Session 2) We're teaming up with The Coder School to offer more opportunities for programs! We'll be offering Scratch Coding, Minecraft Coding and Python Coding. Included with these classes is a coding account that students can access from home to practice their coding independently. All projects that they create at The Coder School will be accessible to them from home. Come join the fun! In order to ensure a quality program for students, classes are capped at just 5 and fill up fast! All equipment is provided, students do not need to bring anything.Please note that these are introductory classes and while participants are welcome to register for all three platforms/classes, attending the same platform/class in multiple sessions is discouraged as some projects repeat each session.Classes are held at The Coder School, 100 Elm St., Cheshire.	The Coder School
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Soccer Practice	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Step Aerobics - Step Aerobics: Spring 2025 Tue Step aerobics is a classic workout that will make you sweat and get your heart pumping. It is a 45 minute workout that can be done on or off the platform with or without risers. It will improve your fitness, agility, coordination and strength. You start with a warmup and move into a step routine, ending with a cool down and stretch.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Cartooning - Cartooning (Gr 3-6) Cartooning - Learn to draw original cartoon characters through shapes, letters, and numbers, and by drawing from animal toys and photo references. Students will develop an animal character based on themselves and will create comic strips based on popular animal tales and on animals in the news. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Build & Burn - Build & Burn: Spring 2025 Tue A total body workout using light to heavy weights to sculpt and tone your body. Please bring a mat, water, towel and lots of energy!	Youth Center - Main Room

Wednesday April 2, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Winter 2025 Mon/Wed/Th 6AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	STARRE: Step & Barre Workout - STARRE: Winter 2025 Wed 9AM Take the best of two low impact exercise classes and combine them into one stellar class where you will build strength, increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and get in your cardio too! Instructor, Kathy Perez, has combined the traditional Barre Class with Step Aerobics to create STARRE! Part of this class will be spent on barre work and part of the class will be spent doing step aerobics, allowing you to get the best of both worlds (cardio & strength) in one amazing low impact class. Note that this fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Graphic Memoir - Graphic Memoir Graphic Memoir - Students will employ both words and pictures to tell stories from our personal histories and those that have been passed down to us from our relatives. We’ll get our “feet wet” in this sequential art experiment by creating simple cartoon “avatars” as stand-ins for ourselves and others and use them in 4-panel comics to tell stories from childhood, school days and first jobs. We’ll examine the work of cartoonists (Barry, Chast, Kochalka,Satrapi,Telgemeier) who’ve written graphic memoirs, to understand how they use pacing and lettering and how they make their pages pop through line work, areas of solid black and color. For this class we’ll be using pencil, Flair and Micron pens and colored pencils. Instructor: Megan Jeffrey (6 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM	Homeschool Art - Homeschool Sewing (Ages 7-12) Homeschool Sewing - Sewing is a fantastic skill!  First learn how to design and sew embroidery stitches to create colorful projects before progressing to machine sewing.  Students will learn about how a machine works, threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Skills begin by tracing simple lines on thick fabric to learn how to sew forward and backwards with accuracy. Projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks) No class 5/14	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Walking Club - TR Walking Club Spring 2025 Keep moving! Walk, talk and enjoy some light exercise with friends. For the spring we’ll gather next to the new bathroom building at Bartlem Park. This group has a great time no matter where we walk. We average 1.5-2 miles per walk and it goes by fast with all the talking and laughing! Don’t miss out on the fun!Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Walking Trail
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Juniors March 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Clay - Clay Play (Gr 2-4) Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr K-1) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Sewing (Kids) - Sew Easy (Gr 4-7) Sew Easy - Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Kids will learn all about how a machine works, threading, operating and troubleshooting. Begin by machine sewing by tracing simple lines on thick fabric, learning how to sew forward and backwards. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and soft felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, fancy stitches and bling! Projects will include pin cushions, small pillows, LOTS of stuffed animals, bags and more. You’ll be speeding along in no time! Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks) No class 5/14	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM	Board Games, Cards & Puzzle Club (Gr. 3-6) - Board Games, Card & Puzzle Club - WINTER/SPRING 2025 3rd-6th GradersWednesdays 4:45 p.m - 6:15 p.m.at the Yellow House (554 So. Main St.)(group is limited to 20 kids)Bring your friends and make new ones while playing board games. A variety of games & puzzles will be available to play each night or members can bring their favorite game from home. Each night will have a theme that members can participate in.  We’ll also have trivia & Pictionary nights and other fun interactive group games. Kids will get to create their own board game during the course of the session to bring home with them. Board games are a great way to improve social skills like communication, teamwork and confidence. Snacks will be provided each night. Spring.Winter Theme Nights:3/5    My Own Board Game & DIY Popcorn Stations      (Kids will put ideas together with the help of staff to create their own game & will get to work on these each night)3/12  CLUE & Mafia Night with Chips & Dip        (Variety of different CLUE game versions will be available to play and we'll also play the interactive Mafia game)3/19  Jeopardy Style Pop Culture Trivia & Pizza            (trivia topics to include popular music, movies, sports & more)3/26  Telestrations & Pretzel Mix Station            (A hilarious drawing and guessing game, Telestrations is when Pictionary meets Telephone!)4/2    Minute-to-Win It & Nachos Night           (fun beat the 1 minute clock team & individual challenges)4/9    Members Choice (tbd) with Pizza & Popsicles  SPRING SESSION Starts April 23rd4/23   Jeopardy Style Pop Culture Trivia & Pizza            (trivia topics to include popular music, movies, sports & more)4/30  CLUE & Mafia Night with Chips & Dip        (Variety of different CLUE game versions will be available to play and we'll also play the interactive Mafia game)5/7    BINGO Night & Pizza5/14  Telestrations & Pretzel Mix Station            (A hilarious drawing and guessing game, Telestrations is when Pictionary meets Telephone!)5/21   Minute-to-Win It & Popcorn            (fun beat the 1 minute clock team & individual challenges)5/28   Outdoor Twister & Classic Games (Monopoly, Sorry, Life) Pretzel Mix Station & Punch         6/4    Members Choice (tbd) with Pizza & Ice Cream Sundaes	Yellow House
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Adult Novice March 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Clay - Clay Play (Gr 2-4) Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Sewing (Adults & Teens) - Let's Get Sewing Let’s Get Sewing - Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks) No class 5/14	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Reserved	Youth Center - Tabor Room

Thursday April 3, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Winter 2025 Mon/Wed/Th 6AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Winter 2025 Tu/Th 9AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pastels - Pastels	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
12:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel - Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel 12:15	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel - Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel 3:00	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Juniors April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Adult Novice April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Hangout - M.S. Hangout - Winter/Spring 2025 Stop by with your friends on Thursday nights to relax and have fun. Watch a movie, have a Nintendo Switch battle, play board games or just hangout!  Snacks included. No daily registration required just a one-time registration online for the whole session.Winter/Spring SessionDrop-in on Thursdays   6:00-8:00pmGrades:  7 & 8    COST: $25.00 for all dates Cost: $25.00 Winter/Spring for all dates Special Event nights: (no additional fee) 1/23 Early drop-in 1:30PM-5:00PM 2/20 PJ’s, Muffins & a movie 6:00PM-8:30PM 5/8 Nacho Libre Night 6:00-8:30pmSummer SessionDrop-in on Wednesdays   6:00-9:00pmGrades:  incoming 7th-9th    FREE!	Yellow House
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM	Boot Camp - Boot Camp: Spring 2025 Thu Boot Camp is a fun, high energy class to get you in shape and feel great. Using a bench, weights, bands, sliding disks and stability balls along with cardio training you can get a lean and toned body. Boot Camp helps you to push yourself and the benefits you want. Feel better, fitter, more energized and stronger. Please bring water and mat.	Youth Center - Main Room

Friday April 4, 2025
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Skyhawks Sports Academy & SuperTots Sports Academy - Multi-SportTots: 2 yr olds (Spring 2025 - Fridays) SuperTots Sports Academy Programs SuperTots Programs focus on physical development, coordination, and motor skills in a fun and engaging sport-based environment. SuperTots: Multi-SportTotsGive your little superstar an awesome first step into sports with Multi-SportTots! This class uses age-appropriate games and activities to explore balance, hand/eye coordination, fitness, sport skills and child development. In this program we cover baseball, basketball and soccer. We spend two weeks on each sport so it's an individual sport focus per class, not all three sports in one 45 minute class. Parent participation is required for ages 2 & 3. Skyhawks Sports Academy Programs"TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS"Summer Mini Hawk Clinic:Embark on an adventure with Skyhawks Mini-Hawk where younger children can explore a variety of sports. Mini-Hawk programs offer a fun, structured learning environment while enhancing balance and coordination. Campers improve athletically while learning sportsmanship and teamwork. Perfect for a playful introduction to athletics!Summer Golf Clinic:Swing into Skyhawks Beginning Golf, powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences. This beginning program focuses on fun and repetition with a games-based approach that can be played on any surface. Specialized equipment is used to ensure early success for young players. Key skills like putting and chipping are taught through engaging activities. Ideal for beginners and those improving, join Skyhawks for rewarding progress with every shot!Summer Flag Football Clinic:Score a touchdown with Skyhawks Flag Football! This program teaches passing, receiving, kicking, and flag pulling, all while emphasizing heart and spirit. Participants gain confidence and learn life lessons like teamwork and leadership in a fun, supportive environment. Suit up and get in the game with Skyhawks Flag Football!Summer Pickleball Clinic:Get in the game with Skyhawks Pickleball, gateway to the fastest-growing paddle sport! This program develops and sharpens pickleball skills like groundstrokes, volleys, and serves in a fun environment while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. Come experience this lively sport while building confidence and appreciation for pickleball!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Fiber Arts - Tapestry Weaving Dry Felting Extravaganza - Wool has qualities that can be manipulated with felting needles into painterly works of Fiber Art. Learn the techniques of “painting with wool” in this workshop for both beginners and those with experience. Images will be provided or you may bring your own image for the instructor to help you plan your own unique project. Wool is the perfect, timeless medium to express a serious idea, create something whimsical, fantastical,  or abstract, or depict a representational work of art. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (1 day) Tapestry Weaving - Students will learn the necessary introductory weaving skills required to create an abstract tapestry. The resulting art piece may be used to decorate your living space or turned into a purse, book cover or a wearable part of your wardrobe. You will  learn to experiment with different materials including yarn, fabric, ribbon and natural materials on a tapestry loom. Bring any of these materials you might have if you want to recycle them into your weaving. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (2 days) Animal Pillow Cover - Using projectors or light boxes, trace an image to easily make a hand painted pillow cover. You may select a choice of templates (cat, dog, fox, buffalo, ram, owls, rabbit, etc.) or provide your own design. We’ll supply the 18” square cotton zippered cover (pillow insert is not provided.) You will finish the pillow cover with Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow fabric paints, which are soft and pliable when dry, and markers. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (1 day)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Skyhawks Sports Academy & SuperTots Sports Academy - Multi-SportTots: 3 yr olds (Spring 2025 - Fridays) SuperTots Sports Academy Programs SuperTots Programs focus on physical development, coordination, and motor skills in a fun and engaging sport-based environment. SuperTots: Multi-SportTotsGive your little superstar an awesome first step into sports with Multi-SportTots! This class uses age-appropriate games and activities to explore balance, hand/eye coordination, fitness, sport skills and child development. In this program we cover baseball, basketball and soccer. We spend two weeks on each sport so it's an individual sport focus per class, not all three sports in one 45 minute class. Parent participation is required for ages 2 & 3. Skyhawks Sports Academy Programs"TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS"Summer Mini Hawk Clinic:Embark on an adventure with Skyhawks Mini-Hawk where younger children can explore a variety of sports. Mini-Hawk programs offer a fun, structured learning environment while enhancing balance and coordination. Campers improve athletically while learning sportsmanship and teamwork. Perfect for a playful introduction to athletics!Summer Golf Clinic:Swing into Skyhawks Beginning Golf, powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences. This beginning program focuses on fun and repetition with a games-based approach that can be played on any surface. Specialized equipment is used to ensure early success for young players. Key skills like putting and chipping are taught through engaging activities. Ideal for beginners and those improving, join Skyhawks for rewarding progress with every shot!Summer Flag Football Clinic:Score a touchdown with Skyhawks Flag Football! This program teaches passing, receiving, kicking, and flag pulling, all while emphasizing heart and spirit. Participants gain confidence and learn life lessons like teamwork and leadership in a fun, supportive environment. Suit up and get in the game with Skyhawks Flag Football!Summer Pickleball Clinic:Get in the game with Skyhawks Pickleball, gateway to the fastest-growing paddle sport! This program develops and sharpens pickleball skills like groundstrokes, volleys, and serves in a fun environment while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. Come experience this lively sport while building confidence and appreciation for pickleball!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Preschool Art - Preschool Art & Storytime Preschool Art & Storytime - With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No class 5/24 Preschool Artist Study - This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M3 Multi-Use Field (Back Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M4 Multi-Use Field (Back Right)
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM	RESERVED	Youth Center - Main Room
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM	RESERVED	Youth Center - Tabor Room
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM	First Friday Art Games - First Friday Art Games - April First Friday Art Games - Take a break after your work week and meet up with other adults the first Friday of each month to play art games that will boost your drawing skills and increase your creativity in a fun, low-pressure, party-like atmosphere. Art games can be the start of getting into a creative routine and being playful can be a boon to getting out of a creative rut. Potluck snacks are encouraged! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (1 day)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room

Saturday April 5, 2025
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Winter 2025 Sat 7AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Build & Burn - Build & Burn: Spring 2025 Sat A total body workout using light to heavy weights to sculpt and tone your body. Please bring a mat, water, towel and lots of energy!	Youth Center - Main Room
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Zumba - Zumba: Spring 2025 Sat Get ready to dance, sweat, and smile! High-energy Zumba classes are perfect for all fitness levels—whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time. Set to upbeat Latin and international rhythms, each class blends cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility into a fun, feel-good workout. Zumba isn’t just about fitness—it’s a party! You’ll burn calories, boost your mood, and make new friends along the way. Come for the workout, stay for the laughter, and leave feeling energized!	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Storybook Art - Storybook Art (Gr K-1) Storybook Art - Caldecott Award-winning children’s literature will be read aloud each week. Classics that explore how the world works and a child’s place in it will inspire that week’s artwork. These books will include Big Cat, Little Cat, Have You Ever Seen a Flower?, Hot Dog and others. Students will gain experience and build confidence by using a variety of tools and techniques. Activities will include step-by-step drawings and multimedia crafting. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	Preschool Art - Preschool Artist Study Preschool Art & Storytime - With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No class 5/24 Preschool Artist Study - This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil (Sat) Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Volunteer Opportunities (Gr. 7 - 12) - Y.L.P. Reading Volunteers: Flat Stanley session (Winter 2025)	Yellow House
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: First Step Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Youth Literacy Program - Flat Stanley Adventures - Winter 2025 BOOK DONATIONS:Your gift will help build the a diverse collection of books that teach our 1st-3rd grade participants about racial and cultural differences, compassion and kindness towards others, and having the courage to be yourself and speak up for what is right. - We thank you for your contribution to our new collection of books.  Youth Literacy Library of Culture, Compassion, Kindness & Courage https://a.co/iL7WugZ YLP (C,C,K&C) Books under $10.00Some great book titles to boost the YLP's Library under $10.00https://a.co/4YC2UDz	Yellow House
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 1-2) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Preschool Art - Preschool Artist Study Preschool Art & Storytime - With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No class 5/24 Preschool Artist Study - This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: Next Step Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: Step Up Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 3-5) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
12:15 PM - 2:15 PM	Volunteer Opportunities (Gr. 7 - 12) - Y.L.P. Reading Volunteers: Kindness session (Winter 2025)	Yellow House
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM	Youth Literacy Program - Youth Literacy Program: Culture, Compassion, Kindness & Courage BOOK DONATIONS:Your gift will help build the a diverse collection of books that teach our 1st-3rd grade participants about racial and cultural differences, compassion and kindness towards others, and having the courage to be yourself and speak up for what is right. - We thank you for your contribution to our new collection of books.  Youth Literacy Library of Culture, Compassion, Kindness & Courage https://a.co/iL7WugZ YLP (C,C,K&C) Books under $10.00Some great book titles to boost the YLP's Library under $10.00https://a.co/4YC2UDz	Yellow House
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	LEGO Creators Club - LEGO Club Spring 2025 session Do you love all things LEGOS? Lego Creators Club is open to boys and girls who like to build and meet fellow Lego fans.  Kids  will have a chance to free build, play games, and participate in fun team challenges.  Spring 2025 Session Dates:  Grades 2 - 4  Saturdays:   2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.meets weekly (does not meet on 4/19)April 5th, 12th , 26th May 3rd, 10th & 17th Cost: $25.00 (includes snack)Summer 2025 Session:  Ages 6-9 yearsSaturdays  1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.June 21st, 28thJuly 12th, 19th, & 26th August 9th & August 16thCost: $35.00 (includes snack)(no meeting on July 5th & August 2nd)	Yellow House
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Special Events & Pop-up Activities @ the Yellow House - March Madness Fun! (Final Four) Fri. 3/21/25   March Madness - Round One Games 12:00-5:00pm  / $5.00/ppSat. 4/5/25    March Madness - Final Four Games  6:00-9:00pm   / $5.00/ppFri. 5/16/25   Video Game Truck & Pizza 6:00-9:00pm   / $10.00/ppFor more information please email yellowhouse@cheshirect.org	Yellow House

Sunday April 6, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M3 Multi-Use Field (Back Left)
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Stained Glass - Stained Glass Nightlight Stained Glass - This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a colorful selection of glass. Instructor: Sarah Segovia (1 day)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Yoga - Multi-Level Yoga: Spring 2025 Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. A regular yoga practice can promote endurance, strength, calmness, flexibility and well-being. There are a variety of types of yoga. Read below for the descriptions of the offerings we are proud to provide.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Fiber Arts - Dry Felting Extravaganza Dry Felting Extravaganza - Wool has qualities that can be manipulated with felting needles into painterly works of Fiber Art. Learn the techniques of “painting with wool” in this workshop for both beginners and those with experience. Images will be provided or you may bring your own image for the instructor to help you plan your own unique project. Wool is the perfect, timeless medium to express a serious idea, create something whimsical, fantastical,  or abstract, or depict a representational work of art. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (1 day) Tapestry Weaving - Students will learn the necessary introductory weaving skills required to create an abstract tapestry. The resulting art piece may be used to decorate your living space or turned into a purse, book cover or a wearable part of your wardrobe. You will  learn to experiment with different materials including yarn, fabric, ribbon and natural materials on a tapestry loom. Bring any of these materials you might have if you want to recycle them into your weaving. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (2 days) Animal Pillow Cover - Using projectors or light boxes, trace an image to easily make a hand painted pillow cover. You may select a choice of templates (cat, dog, fox, buffalo, ram, owls, rabbit, etc.) or provide your own design. We’ll supply the 18” square cotton zippered cover (pillow insert is not provided.) You will finish the pillow cover with Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow fabric paints, which are soft and pliable when dry, and markers. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (1 day)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Baseball Camp & Clinic - Baseball Clinic: Spring 2025 Run by the Cheshire High School baseball coaching staff and players with proceeds benefiting the CHS Baseball Teams! This is a fun baseball opportunity appropriate for all player abilities.	CHS - CHS Baseball Field: Varsity (CHS D3)
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Child Birthday Party	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Pavilion
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Painting (Kids) - Spring Paint Along Painting Techniques - Students will use a variety of water media, such as acrylic and watercolor paint, to create works of art based on foundational principles. Lessons will include color theory, blending, shading and texture as they paint a variety of landscapes and still-life pieces. All levels are welcome. Dress for a mess! Instructor: Kristy Endriss (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Stained Glass - Stained Glass Nightlight Stained Glass - This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a colorful selection of glass. Instructor: Sarah Segovia (1 day)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	reservation	Community Pool - Birthday Party
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym

Monday April 7, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Winter 2025 Mon/Wed/Th 6AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Advanced (AM) Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Fiber Arts - Dry Felting Extravaganza Dry Felting Extravaganza - Wool has qualities that can be manipulated with felting needles into painterly works of Fiber Art. Learn the techniques of “painting with wool” in this workshop for both beginners and those with experience. Images will be provided or you may bring your own image for the instructor to help you plan your own unique project. Wool is the perfect, timeless medium to express a serious idea, create something whimsical, fantastical,  or abstract, or depict a representational work of art. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (1 day) Tapestry Weaving - Students will learn the necessary introductory weaving skills required to create an abstract tapestry. The resulting art piece may be used to decorate your living space or turned into a purse, book cover or a wearable part of your wardrobe. You will  learn to experiment with different materials including yarn, fabric, ribbon and natural materials on a tapestry loom. Bring any of these materials you might have if you want to recycle them into your weaving. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (2 days) Animal Pillow Cover - Using projectors or light boxes, trace an image to easily make a hand painted pillow cover. You may select a choice of templates (cat, dog, fox, buffalo, ram, owls, rabbit, etc.) or provide your own design. We’ll supply the 18” square cotton zippered cover (pillow insert is not provided.) You will finish the pillow cover with Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow fabric paints, which are soft and pliable when dry, and markers. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (1 day)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Techniques (PM) Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 1-3) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr K-2) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Preseason Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M3 Multi-Use Field (Back Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M4 Multi-Use Field (Back Right)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Coding at The Coder School - Python Coding (Winter 2025 - Session 2) We're teaming up with The Coder School to offer more opportunities for programs! We'll be offering Scratch Coding, Minecraft Coding and Python Coding. Included with these classes is a coding account that students can access from home to practice their coding independently. All projects that they create at The Coder School will be accessible to them from home. Come join the fun! In order to ensure a quality program for students, classes are capped at just 5 and fill up fast! All equipment is provided, students do not need to bring anything.Please note that these are introductory classes and while participants are welcome to register for all three platforms/classes, attending the same platform/class in multiple sessions is discouraged as some projects repeat each session.Classes are held at The Coder School, 100 Elm St., Cheshire.	The Coder School
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym
6:15 PM - 7:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Puppy & Beginner Spring 2025 Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:15 PM - 7:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Puppy & Beginner Spring 2025 4/7/25 Drop-In Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 3-6) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
7:15 PM - 8:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Novice & Open Spring 2025 Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:15 PM - 8:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Novice & Open Spring 2025 4/7/24 Drop In Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room

Tuesday April 8, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM	STARRE: Step & Barre Workout - STARRE: Winter 2025 Tue 6AM Take the best of two low impact exercise classes and combine them into one stellar class where you will build strength, increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and get in your cardio too! Instructor, Kathy Perez, has combined the traditional Barre Class with Step Aerobics to create STARRE! Part of this class will be spent on barre work and part of the class will be spent doing step aerobics, allowing you to get the best of both worlds (cardio & strength) in one amazing low impact class. Note that this fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Winter 2025 Tu/Th 9AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	RESERVED	Youth Center - Tabor Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (AM) Exploring Watercolor -  This class explores the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (AM)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (PM) Exploring Watercolor -  This class explores the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (PM)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Afternoon Club - TR Afternoon Club Spring 2025 Join the Club! This weekly program is an opportunity for high school & transition students to get together with friends, play games, hang out, create simple crafts and more! Games, crafts, relaxation and more are on the agenda each week. Participants are picked up in the CHS lobby by TR staff 15 minutes prior to dismissal and walked to the Youth Center for 2 hours of fun with friends; those joining us from another program should be dropped off at the Youth Center at 2:00 p.m. Provide water and a light snack. Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Youth Center - Main Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Coding at The Coder School - Scratch Coding (Winter 2025 - Session 2) We're teaming up with The Coder School to offer more opportunities for programs! We'll be offering Scratch Coding, Minecraft Coding and Python Coding. Included with these classes is a coding account that students can access from home to practice their coding independently. All projects that they create at The Coder School will be accessible to them from home. Come join the fun! In order to ensure a quality program for students, classes are capped at just 5 and fill up fast! All equipment is provided, students do not need to bring anything.Please note that these are introductory classes and while participants are welcome to register for all three platforms/classes, attending the same platform/class in multiple sessions is discouraged as some projects repeat each session.Classes are held at The Coder School, 100 Elm St., Cheshire.	The Coder School
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Bergamo's Ninja-Fit - Bergamo's Ninja-Fit 3-5 yr (Winter II Tuesdays) Ninja Fit is a unique class that teaches a mix of parkour and gymnastics while focusing on fun and fitness. Not only will students be learning cool new vaults and tricks each class, but they will also be training their strength, flexibility, and speed while doing it. Each class will begin with stretching and warm ups, followed by a fitness focused game and our parkour or tricking technique of the day. Finally, students will challenge themselves by running our ninja obstacle course and showing off their new skills! Class is held at Bergamo’s Martial Arts, 272 Sandbank Road, Cheshire.	Bergamo's Martial Arts
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Cartooning - Cartooning (Gr 1-3) Cartooning - Learn to draw original cartoon characters through shapes, letters, and numbers, and by drawing from animal toys and photo references. Students will develop an animal character based on themselves and will create comic strips based on popular animal tales and on animals in the news. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Painting (Kids) - Painting Techniques Painting Techniques - Students will use a variety of water media, such as acrylic and watercolor paint, to create works of art based on foundational principles. Lessons will include color theory, blending, shading and texture as they paint a variety of landscapes and still-life pieces. All levels are welcome. Dress for a mess! Instructor: Kristy Endriss (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Bergamo's Ninja-Fit - Bergamo's Ninja-Fit 6-12 yr (Winter II Tuesdays) Ninja Fit is a unique class that teaches a mix of parkour and gymnastics while focusing on fun and fitness. Not only will students be learning cool new vaults and tricks each class, but they will also be training their strength, flexibility, and speed while doing it. Each class will begin with stretching and warm ups, followed by a fitness focused game and our parkour or tricking technique of the day. Finally, students will challenge themselves by running our ninja obstacle course and showing off their new skills! Class is held at Bergamo’s Martial Arts, 272 Sandbank Road, Cheshire.	Bergamo's Martial Arts
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Coding at The Coder School - Minecraft Coding (Winter 2025 - Session 2) We're teaming up with The Coder School to offer more opportunities for programs! We'll be offering Scratch Coding, Minecraft Coding and Python Coding. Included with these classes is a coding account that students can access from home to practice their coding independently. All projects that they create at The Coder School will be accessible to them from home. Come join the fun! In order to ensure a quality program for students, classes are capped at just 5 and fill up fast! All equipment is provided, students do not need to bring anything.Please note that these are introductory classes and while participants are welcome to register for all three platforms/classes, attending the same platform/class in multiple sessions is discouraged as some projects repeat each session.Classes are held at The Coder School, 100 Elm St., Cheshire.	The Coder School
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Preseason Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Soccer Practice	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Step Aerobics - Step Aerobics: Spring 2025 Tue Step aerobics is a classic workout that will make you sweat and get your heart pumping. It is a 45 minute workout that can be done on or off the platform with or without risers. It will improve your fitness, agility, coordination and strength. You start with a warmup and move into a step routine, ending with a cool down and stretch.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Cartooning - Cartooning (Gr 3-6) Cartooning - Learn to draw original cartoon characters through shapes, letters, and numbers, and by drawing from animal toys and photo references. Students will develop an animal character based on themselves and will create comic strips based on popular animal tales and on animals in the news. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Build & Burn - Build & Burn: Spring 2025 Tue A total body workout using light to heavy weights to sculpt and tone your body. Please bring a mat, water, towel and lots of energy!	Youth Center - Main Room

Wednesday April 9, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Winter 2025 Mon/Wed/Th 6AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	STARRE: Step & Barre Workout - STARRE: Winter 2025 Wed 9AM Take the best of two low impact exercise classes and combine them into one stellar class where you will build strength, increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and get in your cardio too! Instructor, Kathy Perez, has combined the traditional Barre Class with Step Aerobics to create STARRE! Part of this class will be spent on barre work and part of the class will be spent doing step aerobics, allowing you to get the best of both worlds (cardio & strength) in one amazing low impact class. Note that this fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Graphic Memoir - Graphic Memoir Graphic Memoir - Students will employ both words and pictures to tell stories from our personal histories and those that have been passed down to us from our relatives. We’ll get our “feet wet” in this sequential art experiment by creating simple cartoon “avatars” as stand-ins for ourselves and others and use them in 4-panel comics to tell stories from childhood, school days and first jobs. We’ll examine the work of cartoonists (Barry, Chast, Kochalka,Satrapi,Telgemeier) who’ve written graphic memoirs, to understand how they use pacing and lettering and how they make their pages pop through line work, areas of solid black and color. For this class we’ll be using pencil, Flair and Micron pens and colored pencils. Instructor: Megan Jeffrey (6 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	RESERVED	Youth Center - Tabor Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM	Homeschool Art - Homeschool Sewing (Ages 7-12) Homeschool Sewing - Sewing is a fantastic skill!  First learn how to design and sew embroidery stitches to create colorful projects before progressing to machine sewing.  Students will learn about how a machine works, threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Skills begin by tracing simple lines on thick fabric to learn how to sew forward and backwards with accuracy. Projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks) No class 5/14	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Walking Club - TR Walking Club Spring 2025 Keep moving! Walk, talk and enjoy some light exercise with friends. For the spring we’ll gather next to the new bathroom building at Bartlem Park. This group has a great time no matter where we walk. We average 1.5-2 miles per walk and it goes by fast with all the talking and laughing! Don’t miss out on the fun!Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Walking Trail
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Clay - Clay Play (Gr 2-4) Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr K-1) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Sewing (Kids) - Sew Easy (Gr 4-7) Sew Easy - Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Kids will learn all about how a machine works, threading, operating and troubleshooting. Begin by machine sewing by tracing simple lines on thick fabric, learning how to sew forward and backwards. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and soft felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, fancy stitches and bling! Projects will include pin cushions, small pillows, LOTS of stuffed animals, bags and more. You’ll be speeding along in no time! Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks) No class 5/14	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM	Board Games, Cards & Puzzle Club (Gr. 3-6) - Board Games, Card & Puzzle Club - WINTER/SPRING 2025 3rd-6th GradersWednesdays 4:45 p.m - 6:15 p.m.at the Yellow House (554 So. Main St.)(group is limited to 20 kids)Bring your friends and make new ones while playing board games. A variety of games & puzzles will be available to play each night or members can bring their favorite game from home. Each night will have a theme that members can participate in.  We’ll also have trivia & Pictionary nights and other fun interactive group games. Kids will get to create their own board game during the course of the session to bring home with them. Board games are a great way to improve social skills like communication, teamwork and confidence. Snacks will be provided each night. Spring.Winter Theme Nights:3/5    My Own Board Game & DIY Popcorn Stations      (Kids will put ideas together with the help of staff to create their own game & will get to work on these each night)3/12  CLUE & Mafia Night with Chips & Dip        (Variety of different CLUE game versions will be available to play and we'll also play the interactive Mafia game)3/19  Jeopardy Style Pop Culture Trivia & Pizza            (trivia topics to include popular music, movies, sports & more)3/26  Telestrations & Pretzel Mix Station            (A hilarious drawing and guessing game, Telestrations is when Pictionary meets Telephone!)4/2    Minute-to-Win It & Nachos Night           (fun beat the 1 minute clock team & individual challenges)4/9    Members Choice (tbd) with Pizza & Popsicles  SPRING SESSION Starts April 23rd4/23   Jeopardy Style Pop Culture Trivia & Pizza            (trivia topics to include popular music, movies, sports & more)4/30  CLUE & Mafia Night with Chips & Dip        (Variety of different CLUE game versions will be available to play and we'll also play the interactive Mafia game)5/7    BINGO Night & Pizza5/14  Telestrations & Pretzel Mix Station            (A hilarious drawing and guessing game, Telestrations is when Pictionary meets Telephone!)5/21   Minute-to-Win It & Popcorn            (fun beat the 1 minute clock team & individual challenges)5/28   Outdoor Twister & Classic Games (Monopoly, Sorry, Life) Pretzel Mix Station & Punch         6/4    Members Choice (tbd) with Pizza & Ice Cream Sundaes	Yellow House
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Women's Class April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Clay - Clay Play (Gr 2-4) Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Sewing (Adults & Teens) - Let's Get Sewing Let’s Get Sewing - Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks) No class 5/14	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room

Thursday April 10, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Winter 2025 Mon/Wed/Th 6AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Winter 2025 Tu/Th 9AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pastels - Pastels	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
12:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel - Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel 12:15	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel - Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel 3:00	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Juniors April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Preseason Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Adult Novice April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM	Boot Camp - Boot Camp: Spring 2025 Thu Boot Camp is a fun, high energy class to get you in shape and feel great. Using a bench, weights, bands, sliding disks and stability balls along with cardio training you can get a lean and toned body. Boot Camp helps you to push yourself and the benefits you want. Feel better, fitter, more energized and stronger. Please bring water and mat.	Youth Center - Main Room

Friday April 11, 2025
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Skyhawks Sports Academy & SuperTots Sports Academy - Multi-SportTots: 2 yr olds (Spring 2025 - Fridays) SuperTots Sports Academy Programs SuperTots Programs focus on physical development, coordination, and motor skills in a fun and engaging sport-based environment. SuperTots: Multi-SportTotsGive your little superstar an awesome first step into sports with Multi-SportTots! This class uses age-appropriate games and activities to explore balance, hand/eye coordination, fitness, sport skills and child development. In this program we cover baseball, basketball and soccer. We spend two weeks on each sport so it's an individual sport focus per class, not all three sports in one 45 minute class. Parent participation is required for ages 2 & 3. Skyhawks Sports Academy Programs"TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS"Summer Mini Hawk Clinic:Embark on an adventure with Skyhawks Mini-Hawk where younger children can explore a variety of sports. Mini-Hawk programs offer a fun, structured learning environment while enhancing balance and coordination. Campers improve athletically while learning sportsmanship and teamwork. Perfect for a playful introduction to athletics!Summer Golf Clinic:Swing into Skyhawks Beginning Golf, powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences. This beginning program focuses on fun and repetition with a games-based approach that can be played on any surface. Specialized equipment is used to ensure early success for young players. Key skills like putting and chipping are taught through engaging activities. Ideal for beginners and those improving, join Skyhawks for rewarding progress with every shot!Summer Flag Football Clinic:Score a touchdown with Skyhawks Flag Football! This program teaches passing, receiving, kicking, and flag pulling, all while emphasizing heart and spirit. Participants gain confidence and learn life lessons like teamwork and leadership in a fun, supportive environment. Suit up and get in the game with Skyhawks Flag Football!Summer Pickleball Clinic:Get in the game with Skyhawks Pickleball, gateway to the fastest-growing paddle sport! This program develops and sharpens pickleball skills like groundstrokes, volleys, and serves in a fun environment while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. Come experience this lively sport while building confidence and appreciation for pickleball!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Fiber Arts - Tapestry Weaving Dry Felting Extravaganza - Wool has qualities that can be manipulated with felting needles into painterly works of Fiber Art. Learn the techniques of “painting with wool” in this workshop for both beginners and those with experience. Images will be provided or you may bring your own image for the instructor to help you plan your own unique project. Wool is the perfect, timeless medium to express a serious idea, create something whimsical, fantastical,  or abstract, or depict a representational work of art. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (1 day) Tapestry Weaving - Students will learn the necessary introductory weaving skills required to create an abstract tapestry. The resulting art piece may be used to decorate your living space or turned into a purse, book cover or a wearable part of your wardrobe. You will  learn to experiment with different materials including yarn, fabric, ribbon and natural materials on a tapestry loom. Bring any of these materials you might have if you want to recycle them into your weaving. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (2 days) Animal Pillow Cover - Using projectors or light boxes, trace an image to easily make a hand painted pillow cover. You may select a choice of templates (cat, dog, fox, buffalo, ram, owls, rabbit, etc.) or provide your own design. We’ll supply the 18” square cotton zippered cover (pillow insert is not provided.) You will finish the pillow cover with Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow fabric paints, which are soft and pliable when dry, and markers. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Robin McCahill (1 day)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Skyhawks Sports Academy & SuperTots Sports Academy - Multi-SportTots: 3 yr olds (Spring 2025 - Fridays) SuperTots Sports Academy Programs SuperTots Programs focus on physical development, coordination, and motor skills in a fun and engaging sport-based environment. SuperTots: Multi-SportTotsGive your little superstar an awesome first step into sports with Multi-SportTots! This class uses age-appropriate games and activities to explore balance, hand/eye coordination, fitness, sport skills and child development. In this program we cover baseball, basketball and soccer. We spend two weeks on each sport so it's an individual sport focus per class, not all three sports in one 45 minute class. Parent participation is required for ages 2 & 3. Skyhawks Sports Academy Programs"TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS"Summer Mini Hawk Clinic:Embark on an adventure with Skyhawks Mini-Hawk where younger children can explore a variety of sports. Mini-Hawk programs offer a fun, structured learning environment while enhancing balance and coordination. Campers improve athletically while learning sportsmanship and teamwork. Perfect for a playful introduction to athletics!Summer Golf Clinic:Swing into Skyhawks Beginning Golf, powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences. This beginning program focuses on fun and repetition with a games-based approach that can be played on any surface. Specialized equipment is used to ensure early success for young players. Key skills like putting and chipping are taught through engaging activities. Ideal for beginners and those improving, join Skyhawks for rewarding progress with every shot!Summer Flag Football Clinic:Score a touchdown with Skyhawks Flag Football! This program teaches passing, receiving, kicking, and flag pulling, all while emphasizing heart and spirit. Participants gain confidence and learn life lessons like teamwork and leadership in a fun, supportive environment. Suit up and get in the game with Skyhawks Flag Football!Summer Pickleball Clinic:Get in the game with Skyhawks Pickleball, gateway to the fastest-growing paddle sport! This program develops and sharpens pickleball skills like groundstrokes, volleys, and serves in a fun environment while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. Come experience this lively sport while building confidence and appreciation for pickleball!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Preschool Art - Preschool Art & Storytime Preschool Art & Storytime - With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No class 5/24 Preschool Artist Study - This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Preseason Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Baseball	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M3 Multi-Use Field (Back Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M4 Multi-Use Field (Back Right)
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Underwater Easter Egg Hunt - 5:30 pm time slot This event is for people of all ages, it will run for 2 hours, you can come and stay for the two hours and enjoy the pool, bring dinner, or just come for the time you choose to do the egg hunt.  Everyone must sign up for a time slot even if you plan to come for the entire time.  Diving boards and inflatables will be open.	Community Pool
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Underwater Easter Egg Hunt - 5:45 pm time slot This event is for people of all ages, it will run for 2 hours, you can come and stay for the two hours and enjoy the pool, bring dinner, or just come for the time you choose to do the egg hunt.  Everyone must sign up for a time slot even if you plan to come for the entire time.  Diving boards and inflatables will be open.	Community Pool
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM	Underwater Easter Egg Hunt - 6:00 pm time slot This event is for people of all ages, it will run for 2 hours, you can come and stay for the two hours and enjoy the pool, bring dinner, or just come for the time you choose to do the egg hunt.  Everyone must sign up for a time slot even if you plan to come for the entire time.  Diving boards and inflatables will be open.	Community Pool
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Pokemon & Video Game Club - Pokemon & Video Game Club Spring 2025 (Gr. 4-6) Pokemon & Video Gamers ClubFridays:  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $25.00 per session   Dinner & snack included with fee. Join us at the Yellow House this Winter and Spring for a twist on our original Pokémon Club. Hang out with other Pokémon and Video Game fans. We’ll have themed nights that include board games & trivia, movie nights, occasional Switch Battles, themed crafts, snacks and more!   Space is limited to 25 students per session. Winter 2025 Session Dates:February 7th & 21stMarch 7th & 21stSpring 2025 Session Dates:April 11th & 25thMay 9th & 23rd	Yellow House
6:15 PM - 6:30 PM	Underwater Easter Egg Hunt - 6:15 pm time slot This event is for people of all ages, it will run for 2 hours, you can come and stay for the two hours and enjoy the pool, bring dinner, or just come for the time you choose to do the egg hunt.  Everyone must sign up for a time slot even if you plan to come for the entire time.  Diving boards and inflatables will be open.	Community Pool
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM	Underwater Easter Egg Hunt - 6:30 pm time slot This event is for people of all ages, it will run for 2 hours, you can come and stay for the two hours and enjoy the pool, bring dinner, or just come for the time you choose to do the egg hunt.  Everyone must sign up for a time slot even if you plan to come for the entire time.  Diving boards and inflatables will be open.	Community Pool
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM	Underwater Easter Egg Hunt - 6:45 pm time slot This event is for people of all ages, it will run for 2 hours, you can come and stay for the two hours and enjoy the pool, bring dinner, or just come for the time you choose to do the egg hunt.  Everyone must sign up for a time slot even if you plan to come for the entire time.  Diving boards and inflatables will be open.	Community Pool
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM	Underwater Easter Egg Hunt - 7:00 pm time slot This event is for people of all ages, it will run for 2 hours, you can come and stay for the two hours and enjoy the pool, bring dinner, or just come for the time you choose to do the egg hunt.  Everyone must sign up for a time slot even if you plan to come for the entire time.  Diving boards and inflatables will be open.	Community Pool
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM	Underwater Easter Egg Hunt - 7:15 pm time slot This event is for people of all ages, it will run for 2 hours, you can come and stay for the two hours and enjoy the pool, bring dinner, or just come for the time you choose to do the egg hunt.  Everyone must sign up for a time slot even if you plan to come for the entire time.  Diving boards and inflatables will be open.	Community Pool

Saturday April 12, 2025
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Reserved	Linear Park
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Build & Burn - Build & Burn: Spring 2025 Sat A total body workout using light to heavy weights to sculpt and tone your body. Please bring a mat, water, towel and lots of energy!	Youth Center - Main Room
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Zumba - Zumba: Spring 2025 Sat Get ready to dance, sweat, and smile! High-energy Zumba classes are perfect for all fitness levels—whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time. Set to upbeat Latin and international rhythms, each class blends cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility into a fun, feel-good workout. Zumba isn’t just about fitness—it’s a party! You’ll burn calories, boost your mood, and make new friends along the way. Come for the workout, stay for the laughter, and leave feeling energized!	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Storybook Art - Storybook Art (Gr K-1) Storybook Art - Caldecott Award-winning children’s literature will be read aloud each week. Classics that explore how the world works and a child’s place in it will inspire that week’s artwork. These books will include Big Cat, Little Cat, Have You Ever Seen a Flower?, Hot Dog and others. Students will gain experience and build confidence by using a variety of tools and techniques. Activities will include step-by-step drawings and multimedia crafting. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	Preschool Art - Preschool Artist Study Preschool Art & Storytime - With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No class 5/24 Preschool Artist Study - This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil (Sat) Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Safe@Home Course - Safe@Home April 12th (Saturday morning) Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe and care for themselves when their parents are away for short periods of time. This is an instructor facilitated program that teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. Safe@Home is ideal for students that have expressed interest in assuming the responsibility of staying home alone. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence.  (Class Fee includes a student handbook & a gift bag). *This is not a babysitter certification course (you can register for that course through Recreation). Upcoming Courses:  Each of the upcoming courses covers the same material, please only sign up for one session.Small class sizes, 9 spots in each session. Upcoming 2025 ClassesSpring & Summer Registration is Now Open!    Students in grades 6-8 that are interested in learning how to stay home alone safely as well as care for younger children should complete one of the SafeSitter babysitting courses.  The SafeSitter course is currently being offered by the Cheshire Park & Recreation Department several times throughout the school year.	Yellow House
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: First Step Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 1-2) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Preschool Art - Preschool Artist Study Preschool Art & Storytime - With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No class 5/24 Preschool Artist Study - This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: Next Step Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: Step Up Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Cheshire Lions Club - Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2025 A Cheshire tradition for over 70 years! All children ages 2 through 12 are invited to join the Cheshire Lions Club at Cheshire Park for an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 2-12. The hunt takes place in and around the “goat pasture” so be sure to gather near the pavilion by the pickleball and tennis courts. Children are split into three separate age groups and colored poker chips are hidden in three areas. Children collect the poker chips and bring them to the pavilion to exchange for candy!  NOTE: There is no registration required for this event.	Cheshire Park - Goat Pasture
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Cheshire Lions Club - Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2025 A Cheshire tradition for over 70 years! All children ages 2 through 12 are invited to join the Cheshire Lions Club at Cheshire Park for an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 2-12. The hunt takes place in and around the “goat pasture” so be sure to gather near the pavilion by the pickleball and tennis courts. Children are split into three separate age groups and colored poker chips are hidden in three areas. Children collect the poker chips and bring them to the pavilion to exchange for candy!  NOTE: There is no registration required for this event.	Cheshire Park - Pavilion
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 3-5) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	LEGO Creators Club - LEGO Club Spring 2025 session Do you love all things LEGOS? Lego Creators Club is open to boys and girls who like to build and meet fellow Lego fans.  Kids  will have a chance to free build, play games, and participate in fun team challenges.  Spring 2025 Session Dates:  Grades 2 - 4  Saturdays:   2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.meets weekly (does not meet on 4/19)April 5th, 12th , 26th May 3rd, 10th & 17th Cost: $25.00 (includes snack)Summer 2025 Session:  Ages 6-9 yearsSaturdays  1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.June 21st, 28thJuly 12th, 19th, & 26th August 9th & August 16thCost: $35.00 (includes snack)(no meeting on July 5th & August 2nd)	Yellow House
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	reservation	Community Pool - Birthday Party

Sunday April 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Yoga - Multi-Level Yoga: Spring 2025 Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. A regular yoga practice can promote endurance, strength, calmness, flexibility and well-being. There are a variety of types of yoga. Read below for the descriptions of the offerings we are proud to provide.	Youth Center - Main Room
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	reservation	Community Pool - Birthday Party
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym

Monday April 14, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	STEM Programs with CT STEM Academy - STEM: STEAM Explorations Spring 2025 STEM Activities brought to Cheshire through a collaboration with CT STEM Academy.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	STEM Programs with CT STEM Academy - STEM: STEAM Explorations Spring 2025 STEM Activities brought to Cheshire through a collaboration with CT STEM Academy.	Youth Center - Tabor Room
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Chalk It Up - Chalk It Up 2025 Chalk and chalk paint will be provided for you and your family to draw in a marked space along the new sidewalk at Bartlem Park. There will be music and local artists to advise in the process. Bring chairs and towel/yoga mat for comfort. Most spaces will be 10’ by 10’, but later registrants may be assigned a 6’ by 6’ space. The sidewalk will be in direct sun at this time of day, so sun protection (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses) is a must. The walkway will reopen to the public at 2:30 p.m. for all to enjoy the artwork!Pre-registration is required before Friday, April 11 to guarantee a space and chalk supplies.	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Walking Trail
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	STEM Programs with CT STEM Academy - STEM: Girl Powered STEAM Spring 2025 STEM Activities brought to Cheshire through a collaboration with CT STEM Academy.	Youth Center - Main Room
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	STEM Programs with CT STEM Academy - STEM: Girl Powered STEAM Spring 2025 STEM Activities brought to Cheshire through a collaboration with CT STEM Academy.	Youth Center - Tabor Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Preseason Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M3 Multi-Use Field (Back Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M4 Multi-Use Field (Back Right)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym
6:15 PM - 7:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Puppy & Beginner Spring 2025 Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:15 PM - 7:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Puppy & Beginner Spring 2025 4/14/25 Drop-In Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:15 PM - 8:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Novice & Open Spring 2025 Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:15 PM - 8:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Novice & Open Spring 2025 4/14/24 Drop In Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room

Tuesday April 15, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	STEM Programs with CT STEM Academy - STEM: STEAM for Ages 5 & 6 Spring 2025 STEM Activities brought to Cheshire through a collaboration with CT STEM Academy.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	STEM Programs with CT STEM Academy - STEM: STEAM for Ages 5 & 6 Spring 2025 STEM Activities brought to Cheshire through a collaboration with CT STEM Academy.	Youth Center - Tabor Room
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	STEM Programs with CT STEM Academy - STEM: STEAM for Ages 7 & 8 Spring 2025 STEM Activities brought to Cheshire through a collaboration with CT STEM Academy.	Youth Center - Main Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Preseason Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Soccer Practice	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Fishing Derby - Fishing Derby 2025 Join us for the annual Steve Horvath Memorial Fishing Derby! This free fishing tournament is open to ages 16 and under. Check in and on-site registration will take place on site under the small pavilion from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m., pre-registration is encouraged so you can save time and only have to check in! No fishing will be allowed until 5:30 p.m. Fishing will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the upper pond. The derby will conclude at 6:30 p.m. with an award ceremony. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish in 3 age categories: 6 & under, 7-11 and 12-16. Come join the fun! Everyone must supply their own fishing rods, buckets, bait, etc.New for 2025: There will also be a Casting Contest!	Mixville Rec. Area - Mixville Pond
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Step Aerobics - Step Aerobics: Spring 2025 Tue Step aerobics is a classic workout that will make you sweat and get your heart pumping. It is a 45 minute workout that can be done on or off the platform with or without risers. It will improve your fitness, agility, coordination and strength. You start with a warmup and move into a step routine, ending with a cool down and stretch.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Build & Burn - Build & Burn: Spring 2025 Tue A total body workout using light to heavy weights to sculpt and tone your body. Please bring a mat, water, towel and lots of energy!	Youth Center - Main Room

Wednesday April 16, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Mixville Muck Run - Mixville Muck Run 2025 New for 2025: All those who register by Sunday, March 30 will receive a t-shirt at check in. Registrations received on or after March 31 will receive a green or black head band at check in while supplies last!A course will be laid out around Mixville Pond with obstacles along the way. Each team (3 or more individuals) is encouraged to cross the finish line together. Individuals are also welcome to participate. Team costumes are welcome! Participants should expect to get wet & mucky depending on course conditions. Old clothes, sneakers and towel are strongly advised; you may even want a change of clothes for the car ride home! Be sure to tell your friends to join the fun and register early! Check in begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Mixville Large Pavilion. Staggered starts will begin around 11:00 a.m. with older teams starting first. Pre-registration is encouraged and will save you money: Early Bird rate is $5/person. Registration the day of the event is discouraged, but available at Mixville beginning at 10:30 a.m. and will cost $10/person; payment can be check made out to Cheshire Parks & Recreation, cash (exact change) or credit card.	Mixville Rec. Area
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Women's Class April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym

Thursday April 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Safesitter Babysitter Training - SafeSitter: 4/17/2025 Safe Sitter is a program for 11-14 year olds where you will learn life-saving skills so you can be safe if you're home alone or watching younger children. You'll play fun games and do some role-playing exercises - you'll even get to use manikins to practice choking rescue! Your parents will feel better knowing you're prepared to handle whatever situation comes up, and you'll be ready to be in charge! Class topics include: Babysitting as a Business, Infant & Child Choking Rescue, Injury Prevention & Injury Management, Behavior Management, Safety for the Sitter, Child Care Essentials, and Infant & Child CPR. This is a 5-hour, one day course and students will have a lunch break. There is a mandatory information sheet that will be emailed with your receipt and must be returned at least one week before class.	Youth Center - Tabor Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Touch a Truck - Touch a Truck 2025 Don't miss out on this fun event! Trucks and vehicles from town departments and local businesses will be parked in the main lot at Bartlem Park from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Children are invited to get up close to these big trucks and even sit in the driver's seat! Many horns will be honked during this event, so those with sensitive ears may want to bring earmuffs, ear plugs or noise cancelling headphones. In addition to the trucks, there will be other fun activities too!	Bartlem Park
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Gentle Egg Hunt - Gentle Egg Hunt Spring 2025 This spring egg hunt is designed for children who do not enjoy the chaos and stimulation at the usual egg hunts. This Gentle Egg Hunt will be set up with no loud music, no large characters, and will have a hunting system with stickers or colors that individuals collect similar to a scavenger hunt vs. a rushed gathering of candy. Please note that pre registration is required by Thursday, April 10! Since each participant will have a set of designated eggs to find, no late signups or on site registrations can be accommodated.	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Walking Trail
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Juniors April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Preseason Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Adult Novice April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Yoga - Mindful Yoga - Spring 2025 Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. A regular yoga practice can promote endurance, strength, calmness, flexibility and well-being. There are a variety of types of yoga. Read below for the descriptions of the offerings we are proud to provide.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM	Boot Camp - Boot Camp: Spring 2025 Thu Boot Camp is a fun, high energy class to get you in shape and feel great. Using a bench, weights, bands, sliding disks and stability balls along with cardio training you can get a lean and toned body. Boot Camp helps you to push yourself and the benefits you want. Feel better, fitter, more energized and stronger. Please bring water and mat.	Youth Center - Main Room

Friday April 18, 2025
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M3 Multi-Use Field (Back Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M4 Multi-Use Field (Back Right)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf

Saturday April 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Build & Burn - Build & Burn: Spring 2025 Sat A total body workout using light to heavy weights to sculpt and tone your body. Please bring a mat, water, towel and lots of energy!	Youth Center - Main Room
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Zumba - Zumba: Spring 2025 Sat Get ready to dance, sweat, and smile! High-energy Zumba classes are perfect for all fitness levels—whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time. Set to upbeat Latin and international rhythms, each class blends cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility into a fun, feel-good workout. Zumba isn’t just about fitness—it’s a party! You’ll burn calories, boost your mood, and make new friends along the way. Come for the workout, stay for the laughter, and leave feeling energized!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: First Step Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	RESERVED	Cheshire Park - Pavilion
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: Next Step Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: Step Up Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Reserved	Mixville Rec. Area - Small Pavilion
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M6 Multi-Use Field
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	reservation	Community Pool - Birthday Party
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	reservation	Community Pool - Birthday Party

Sunday April 20, 2025
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf

Monday April 21, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Advanced (AM) Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	RESERVED	Cheshire Park - Pavilion
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Techniques (PM) Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 1-3) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr K-2) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Fit by Nature - Fit by Nature: Spring 2025 Outdoors and unplugged, the Fit by Nature class uses an emergent learning style that guides kids to a connection with nature, promotes healthy bodies and minds, encourages social engagement, and inspires resilience and mindfulness. Fit by Nature offers engaging experiences that connect kids to each other and this playground that we call Earth. Bursting with opportunities to learn the best way, through play, this class is an answer to the parental concerns about the pandemic of technology overload in our youth.	Mixville Rec. Area - Large Pavilion
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym
6:15 PM - 7:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Puppy & Beginner Spring 2025 Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:15 PM - 7:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Puppy & Beginner Spring 2025 4/21/25 Drop-In Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 3-6) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
7:15 PM - 8:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Novice & Open Spring 2025 Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:15 PM - 8:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Novice & Open Spring 2025 4/21/24 Drop In Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room

Tuesday April 22, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM	STARRE: Step & Barre Workout - STARRE: Spring 2025 Tue 6AM Take the best of two low impact exercise classes and combine them into one stellar class where you will build strength, increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and get in your cardio too! Instructor, Kathy Perez, has combined the traditional Barre Class with Step Aerobics to create STARRE! Part of this class will be spent on barre work and part of the class will be spent doing step aerobics, allowing you to get the best of both worlds (cardio & strength) in one amazing low impact class. Note that this fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Spring 2025 Tu/Th 9AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	RESERVED	Youth Center - Tabor Room
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (AM)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (PM)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Afternoon Club - TR Afternoon Club Spring 2025 Join the Club! This weekly program is an opportunity for high school & transition students to get together with friends, play games, hang out, create simple crafts and more! Games, crafts, relaxation and more are on the agenda each week. Participants are picked up in the CHS lobby by TR staff 15 minutes prior to dismissal and walked to the Youth Center for 2 hours of fun with friends; those joining us from another program should be dropped off at the Youth Center at 2:00 p.m. Provide water and a light snack. Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Youth Center - Main Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Cartooning - Cartooning (Gr 1-3) Cartooning - Learn to draw original cartoon characters through shapes, letters, and numbers, and by drawing from animal toys and photo references. Students will develop an animal character based on themselves and will create comic strips based on popular animal tales and on animals in the news. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Painting (Kids) - Painting Techniques Painting Techniques - Students will use a variety of water media, such as acrylic and watercolor paint, to create works of art based on foundational principles. Lessons will include color theory, blending, shading and texture as they paint a variety of landscapes and still-life pieces. All levels are welcome. Dress for a mess! Instructor: Kristy Endriss (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Soccer Practice	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	CYB Majors - Game	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Step Aerobics - Step Aerobics: Spring 2025 Tue Step aerobics is a classic workout that will make you sweat and get your heart pumping. It is a 45 minute workout that can be done on or off the platform with or without risers. It will improve your fitness, agility, coordination and strength. You start with a warmup and move into a step routine, ending with a cool down and stretch.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reserved	Mixville Rec. Area - Large Pavilion
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Cartooning - Cartooning (Gr 3-6) Cartooning - Learn to draw original cartoon characters through shapes, letters, and numbers, and by drawing from animal toys and photo references. Students will develop an animal character based on themselves and will create comic strips based on popular animal tales and on animals in the news. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Build & Burn - Build & Burn: Spring 2025 Tue A total body workout using light to heavy weights to sculpt and tone your body. Please bring a mat, water, towel and lots of energy!	Youth Center - Main Room

Wednesday April 23, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	STARRE: Step & Barre Workout - STARRE: Spring 2025 Wed 9AM Take the best of two low impact exercise classes and combine them into one stellar class where you will build strength, increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and get in your cardio too! Instructor, Kathy Perez, has combined the traditional Barre Class with Step Aerobics to create STARRE! Part of this class will be spent on barre work and part of the class will be spent doing step aerobics, allowing you to get the best of both worlds (cardio & strength) in one amazing low impact class. Note that this fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Graphic Memoir - Graphic Memoir Graphic Memoir - Students will employ both words and pictures to tell stories from our personal histories and those that have been passed down to us from our relatives. We’ll get our “feet wet” in this sequential art experiment by creating simple cartoon “avatars” as stand-ins for ourselves and others and use them in 4-panel comics to tell stories from childhood, school days and first jobs. We’ll examine the work of cartoonists (Barry, Chast, Kochalka,Satrapi,Telgemeier) who’ve written graphic memoirs, to understand how they use pacing and lettering and how they make their pages pop through line work, areas of solid black and color. For this class we’ll be using pencil, Flair and Micron pens and colored pencils. Instructor: Megan Jeffrey (6 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Walking Club - TR Walking Club Spring 2025 Keep moving! Walk, talk and enjoy some light exercise with friends. For the spring we’ll gather next to the new bathroom building at Bartlem Park. This group has a great time no matter where we walk. We average 1.5-2 miles per walk and it goes by fast with all the talking and laughing! Don’t miss out on the fun!Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Walking Trail
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Clay - Clay Play (Gr 2-4) Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr K-1) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM	Board Games, Cards & Puzzle Club (Gr. 3-6) - Board Games, Card & Puzzle Club - SPRING 2025 3rd-6th GradersWednesdays 4:45 p.m - 6:15 p.m.at the Yellow House (554 So. Main St.)(group is limited to 20 kids)Bring your friends and make new ones while playing board games. A variety of games & puzzles will be available to play each night or members can bring their favorite game from home. Each night will have a theme that members can participate in.  We’ll also have trivia & Pictionary nights and other fun interactive group games. Kids will get to create their own board game during the course of the session to bring home with them. Board games are a great way to improve social skills like communication, teamwork and confidence. Snacks will be provided each night. Spring.Winter Theme Nights:3/5    My Own Board Game & DIY Popcorn Stations      (Kids will put ideas together with the help of staff to create their own game & will get to work on these each night)3/12  CLUE & Mafia Night with Chips & Dip        (Variety of different CLUE game versions will be available to play and we'll also play the interactive Mafia game)3/19  Jeopardy Style Pop Culture Trivia & Pizza            (trivia topics to include popular music, movies, sports & more)3/26  Telestrations & Pretzel Mix Station            (A hilarious drawing and guessing game, Telestrations is when Pictionary meets Telephone!)4/2    Minute-to-Win It & Nachos Night           (fun beat the 1 minute clock team & individual challenges)4/9    Members Choice (tbd) with Pizza & Popsicles  SPRING SESSION Starts April 23rd4/23   Jeopardy Style Pop Culture Trivia & Pizza            (trivia topics to include popular music, movies, sports & more)4/30  CLUE & Mafia Night with Chips & Dip        (Variety of different CLUE game versions will be available to play and we'll also play the interactive Mafia game)5/7    BINGO Night & Pizza5/14  Telestrations & Pretzel Mix Station            (A hilarious drawing and guessing game, Telestrations is when Pictionary meets Telephone!)5/21   Minute-to-Win It & Popcorn            (fun beat the 1 minute clock team & individual challenges)5/28   Outdoor Twister & Classic Games (Monopoly, Sorry, Life) Pretzel Mix Station & Punch         6/4    Members Choice (tbd) with Pizza & Ice Cream Sundaes	Yellow House
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Women's Class April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	Clay - Clay Play (Gr 2-4) Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Reserved	Mixville Rec. Area - Large Pavilion

Thursday April 24, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Spring 2025 Tu/Th 9AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pastels - Pastels	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
12:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel - Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel 12:15	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel - Painting - Acrylic / Oil / Pastel 3:00	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Juniors April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	CYB Majors - Game	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Adult Novice April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Yoga - Mindful Yoga - Spring 2025 Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. A regular yoga practice can promote endurance, strength, calmness, flexibility and well-being. There are a variety of types of yoga. Read below for the descriptions of the offerings we are proud to provide.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Hangout - M.S. Hangout - Winter/Spring 2025 Stop by with your friends on Thursday nights to relax and have fun. Watch a movie, have a Nintendo Switch battle, play board games or just hangout!  Snacks included. No daily registration required just a one-time registration online for the whole session.Winter/Spring SessionDrop-in on Thursdays   6:00-8:00pmGrades:  7 & 8    COST: $25.00 for all dates Cost: $25.00 Winter/Spring for all dates Special Event nights: (no additional fee) 1/23 Early drop-in 1:30PM-5:00PM 2/20 PJ’s, Muffins & a movie 6:00PM-8:30PM 5/8 Nacho Libre Night 6:00-8:30pmSummer SessionDrop-in on Wednesdays   6:00-9:00pmGrades:  incoming 7th-9th    FREE!	Yellow House
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM	Boot Camp - Boot Camp: Spring 2025 Thu Boot Camp is a fun, high energy class to get you in shape and feel great. Using a bench, weights, bands, sliding disks and stability balls along with cardio training you can get a lean and toned body. Boot Camp helps you to push yourself and the benefits you want. Feel better, fitter, more energized and stronger. Please bring water and mat.	Youth Center - Main Room

Friday April 25, 2025
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Skyhawks Sports Academy & SuperTots Sports Academy - Multi-SportTots: 2 yr olds (Spring 2025 - Fridays) SuperTots Sports Academy Programs SuperTots Programs focus on physical development, coordination, and motor skills in a fun and engaging sport-based environment. SuperTots: Multi-SportTotsGive your little superstar an awesome first step into sports with Multi-SportTots! This class uses age-appropriate games and activities to explore balance, hand/eye coordination, fitness, sport skills and child development. In this program we cover baseball, basketball and soccer. We spend two weeks on each sport so it's an individual sport focus per class, not all three sports in one 45 minute class. Parent participation is required for ages 2 & 3. Skyhawks Sports Academy Programs"TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS"Summer Mini Hawk Clinic:Embark on an adventure with Skyhawks Mini-Hawk where younger children can explore a variety of sports. Mini-Hawk programs offer a fun, structured learning environment while enhancing balance and coordination. Campers improve athletically while learning sportsmanship and teamwork. Perfect for a playful introduction to athletics!Summer Golf Clinic:Swing into Skyhawks Beginning Golf, powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences. This beginning program focuses on fun and repetition with a games-based approach that can be played on any surface. Specialized equipment is used to ensure early success for young players. Key skills like putting and chipping are taught through engaging activities. Ideal for beginners and those improving, join Skyhawks for rewarding progress with every shot!Summer Flag Football Clinic:Score a touchdown with Skyhawks Flag Football! This program teaches passing, receiving, kicking, and flag pulling, all while emphasizing heart and spirit. Participants gain confidence and learn life lessons like teamwork and leadership in a fun, supportive environment. Suit up and get in the game with Skyhawks Flag Football!Summer Pickleball Clinic:Get in the game with Skyhawks Pickleball, gateway to the fastest-growing paddle sport! This program develops and sharpens pickleball skills like groundstrokes, volleys, and serves in a fun environment while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. Come experience this lively sport while building confidence and appreciation for pickleball!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Skyhawks Sports Academy & SuperTots Sports Academy - Multi-SportTots: 3 yr olds (Spring 2025 - Fridays) SuperTots Sports Academy Programs SuperTots Programs focus on physical development, coordination, and motor skills in a fun and engaging sport-based environment. SuperTots: Multi-SportTotsGive your little superstar an awesome first step into sports with Multi-SportTots! This class uses age-appropriate games and activities to explore balance, hand/eye coordination, fitness, sport skills and child development. In this program we cover baseball, basketball and soccer. We spend two weeks on each sport so it's an individual sport focus per class, not all three sports in one 45 minute class. Parent participation is required for ages 2 & 3. Skyhawks Sports Academy Programs"TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORTS"Summer Mini Hawk Clinic:Embark on an adventure with Skyhawks Mini-Hawk where younger children can explore a variety of sports. Mini-Hawk programs offer a fun, structured learning environment while enhancing balance and coordination. Campers improve athletically while learning sportsmanship and teamwork. Perfect for a playful introduction to athletics!Summer Golf Clinic:Swing into Skyhawks Beginning Golf, powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences. This beginning program focuses on fun and repetition with a games-based approach that can be played on any surface. Specialized equipment is used to ensure early success for young players. Key skills like putting and chipping are taught through engaging activities. Ideal for beginners and those improving, join Skyhawks for rewarding progress with every shot!Summer Flag Football Clinic:Score a touchdown with Skyhawks Flag Football! This program teaches passing, receiving, kicking, and flag pulling, all while emphasizing heart and spirit. Participants gain confidence and learn life lessons like teamwork and leadership in a fun, supportive environment. Suit up and get in the game with Skyhawks Flag Football!Summer Pickleball Clinic:Get in the game with Skyhawks Pickleball, gateway to the fastest-growing paddle sport! This program develops and sharpens pickleball skills like groundstrokes, volleys, and serves in a fun environment while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. Come experience this lively sport while building confidence and appreciation for pickleball!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Forest Bathing with Fit by Nature - Forest Bathing: April 25, 2025 Could your soul use a massage?  Time in Nature is never wasted, and it’s scientifically proven to be medicinal to our mental and physical health. Instructor, Mary Cole, invites you to allow yourself two hours of peace to engage your senses and reconnect your body to the poetry of the earth.  While embraced in the wisdom of Mother Nature, she will guide you by merging nature’s ethereal charm and whispered messages into your universe.  Forest Bathing with Fit by Nature is an experience where wilderness offers serenity to your mind, body and spirit.  Are you ready to get grounded and reconnect? Before you roll your eyes, try it! You’ll walk away thinking, “What just happened? THAT felt GREAT!” ?? Mary is a certified guide in Forest Therapy and Nature Mindfulness, an outdoor educator, state certified educator, founder of Fit by Nature and is currently working on her Audubon Master Naturalist certification. She’d love the opportunity to work with adults as she’s with kids all week long!	Cheshire Park - Pavilion
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Forest Bathing with Fit by Nature - Forest Bathing: April 25, 2025 Could your soul use a massage?  Time in Nature is never wasted, and it’s scientifically proven to be medicinal to our mental and physical health. Instructor, Mary Cole, invites you to allow yourself two hours of peace to engage your senses and reconnect your body to the poetry of the earth.  While embraced in the wisdom of Mother Nature, she will guide you by merging nature’s ethereal charm and whispered messages into your universe.  Forest Bathing with Fit by Nature is an experience where wilderness offers serenity to your mind, body and spirit.  Are you ready to get grounded and reconnect? Before you roll your eyes, try it! You’ll walk away thinking, “What just happened? THAT felt GREAT!” ?? Mary is a certified guide in Forest Therapy and Nature Mindfulness, an outdoor educator, state certified educator, founder of Fit by Nature and is currently working on her Audubon Master Naturalist certification. She’d love the opportunity to work with adults as she’s with kids all week long!	Cheshire Park - Goat Pasture
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Preschool Art - Preschool Art & Storytime Preschool Art & Storytime - With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No class 5/24 Preschool Artist Study - This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Baseball	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Friday Night Shenanigans - TR Friday Night Pool & Pizza Spring 2025 Who doesn't want to go out on a Friday night? Sign your child up to get together with friends and staff to hang out and have fun. It also gives parents/caregivers time to go out or just relax at home. Parents/Caregivers are responsible for all transportation.Winter 2025 Schedule of ShenanigansFriday, January 17, 2025 - Karaoke Night with DIY Pizza KitsFriday, January 31, 2025 - QU Women's Hockey vs HarvardFriday, February 7, 2025 - Extreme Air Trampoline Park Glow NightFriday, February 21, 2025 - Paint NightFriday, March 14, 2025 - Dinner at Senor PanchosTherapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Community Pool
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Pokemon & Video Game Club - Pokemon & Video Game Club Spring 2025 (Gr. 4-6) Pokemon & Video Gamers ClubFridays:  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $25.00 per session   Dinner & snack included with fee. Join us at the Yellow House this Winter and Spring for a twist on our original Pokémon Club. Hang out with other Pokémon and Video Game fans. We’ll have themed nights that include board games & trivia, movie nights, occasional Switch Battles, themed crafts, snacks and more!   Space is limited to 25 students per session. Winter 2025 Session Dates:February 7th & 21stMarch 7th & 21stSpring 2025 Session Dates:April 11th & 25thMay 9th & 23rd	Yellow House

Saturday April 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Build & Burn - Build & Burn: Spring 2025 Sat A total body workout using light to heavy weights to sculpt and tone your body. Please bring a mat, water, towel and lots of energy!	Youth Center - Main Room
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Zumba - Zumba: Spring 2025 Sat Get ready to dance, sweat, and smile! High-energy Zumba classes are perfect for all fitness levels—whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time. Set to upbeat Latin and international rhythms, each class blends cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility into a fun, feel-good workout. Zumba isn’t just about fitness—it’s a party! You’ll burn calories, boost your mood, and make new friends along the way. Come for the workout, stay for the laughter, and leave feeling energized!	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Storybook Art - Storybook Art (Gr K-1) Storybook Art - Caldecott Award-winning children’s literature will be read aloud each week. Classics that explore how the world works and a child’s place in it will inspire that week’s artwork. These books will include Big Cat, Little Cat, Have You Ever Seen a Flower?, Hot Dog and others. Students will gain experience and build confidence by using a variety of tools and techniques. Activities will include step-by-step drawings and multimedia crafting. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	CYB Majors - 2 Games	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM	Preschool Art - Preschool Artist Study Preschool Art & Storytime - With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No class 5/24 Preschool Artist Study - This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Volunteer Opportunities (Gr. 7 - 12) - Y.L.P. Reading Volunteers: Spring 2025	Yellow House
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Youth Literacy Program - Youth Literacy Program - Springtime Mini Session 2025 BOOK DONATIONS:Your gift will help build the a diverse collection of books that teach our 1st-3rd grade participants about racial and cultural differences, compassion and kindness towards others, and having the courage to be yourself and speak up for what is right. - We thank you for your contribution to our new collection of books.  Youth Literacy Library of Culture, Compassion, Kindness & Courage https://a.co/iL7WugZ YLP (C,C,K&C) Books under $10.00Some great book titles to boost the YLP's Library under $10.00https://a.co/4YC2UDz	Yellow House
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil (Sat) Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: First Step Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Reserved	Mixville Rec. Area - Small Pavilion
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 1-2) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Preschool Art - Preschool Artist Study Preschool Art & Storytime - With focus on process rather than product, children will explore a variety of art media though choice-driven, open-ended activities. Your young artist will enjoy a story related to creating art, as well as incorporating movement and music. The goal is to promote early literacy, expressive language and fine motor skills while introducing a variety of art media. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No class 5/24 Preschool Artist Study - This class is an introduction to great artists such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock and Georgia O’Keefe. Children will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. The goal is to foster art appreciation, expose children to a variety of artistic styles, promote early literacy and fine motor skills. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: Next Step Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Soccer: A Step Ahead Soccer - A Step Ahead Soccer: Step Up Spring 2025 Please note: Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025!At A Step Ahead Soccer, we are confident that our unique approach to preschool education through interactive storytelling and physical activities will give your child a significant advantage in both academics and athletics. Our program focuses on making learning extremely enjoyable and thoroughly captivating. By helping Smart Scott, the Soccer-bot (our soccer ball), on his exciting adventures, children enhance their attention spans, imagination, and ability to follow instructions. Moreover, our approach ensures that children not only have a great time but also retain the skills they acquire. Choose A Step Ahead Soccer and your child will be fully equipped to excel in both academics and athletics. We are excited to be a part of your child’s growth and success!	Youth Center - Main Room
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M6 Multi-Use Field
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	reservation	Community Pool - Birthday Party
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM	Enrichment & STEM Programs & Activities - STEM Workshop: Operation Artery 4/26/25	Yellow House
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills (Gr 3-5) Drawing Skills - Skills taught in this class are essential for students to clearly and easily achieve an ability to draw realistically. Students will learn and understand contour lines, flat color, overlapping, and mirror image using Flair pens and markers. Repeating Drawing Skills classes in future sessions will usually include different drawing subjects and can be repeated numerous times to create a firm base. Instructors: Kelley Cooney or Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No class 5/24 & 5/26	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	LEGO Creators Club - LEGO Club Spring 2025 session Do you love all things LEGOS? Lego Creators Club is open to boys and girls who like to build and meet fellow Lego fans.  Kids  will have a chance to free build, play games, and participate in fun team challenges.  Spring 2025 Session Dates:  Grades 2 - 4  Saturdays:   2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.meets weekly (does not meet on 4/19)April 5th, 12th , 26th May 3rd, 10th & 17th Cost: $25.00 (includes snack)Summer 2025 Session:  Ages 6-9 yearsSaturdays  1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.June 21st, 28thJuly 12th, 19th, & 26th August 9th & August 16thCost: $35.00 (includes snack)(no meeting on July 5th & August 2nd)	Yellow House
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M2 Multi-Use Field (Center C)
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	reservation	Community Pool - Birthday Party
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Weekend Events @ the Yellow House - Spring - Mario Kart Tournament & Wii Games (with pizza)	Yellow House

Sunday April 27, 2025
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Soccer League Game	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Yoga - Multi-Level Yoga: Spring 2025 Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. A regular yoga practice can promote endurance, strength, calmness, flexibility and well-being. There are a variety of types of yoga. Read below for the descriptions of the offerings we are proud to provide.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM	RESERVED	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	reservation	Community Pool - Birthday Party
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	RESERVED	Community Pool - Birthday Party
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Reserved	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym

Monday April 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Advanced (AM) Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Techniques (PM) Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No class 5/24	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Fit by Nature - Fit by Nature: Spring 2025 Outdoors and unplugged, the Fit by Nature class uses an emergent learning style that guides kids to a connection with nature, promotes healthy bodies and minds, encourages social engagement, and inspires resilience and mindfulness. Fit by Nature offers engaging experiences that connect kids to each other and this playground that we call Earth. Bursting with opportunities to learn the best way, through play, this class is an answer to the parental concerns about the pandemic of technology overload in our youth.	Mixville Rec. Area - Large Pavilion
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	CYB Majors - Practice	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Mindful Art Workshops - 4/28/25 (Zentangle Workshop only) Mindful Art Workshops Mindful Art Workshop Series       AGES: 11-14       Monday Evenings 6:00-7:45pm2 Sessions:  Spring (4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19)Summer (6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 7/7)Join us for a series of unique art workshops that will introduce a variety of artistic techniques that encourage mindfulness. Each week students will learn and practice a different form of meditative art including Zentangle, watercolor painting, collage and creating Mandalas. Lead by art instructor, Kristy Endriss. All materials and a light snack included.  Cost: $40.00 for all 4 classes (Spring or Summer series)OR sign up for individual dates for $15.00 per classmin. 6 / max 12	Yellow House
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Mindful Art Workshops - Spring 2025 - Mindful Art Workshops (All 4 Dates: 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19) Mindful Art Workshop Series       AGES: 11-14       Monday Evenings 6:00-7:45pm2 Sessions:  Spring (4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19)Summer (6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 7/7)Join us for a series of unique art workshops that will introduce a variety of artistic techniques that encourage mindfulness. Each week students will learn and practice a different form of meditative art including Zentangle, watercolor painting, collage and creating Mandalas. Lead by art instructor, Kristy Endriss. All materials and a light snack included.  Cost: $40.00 for all 4 classes (Spring or Summer series)OR sign up for individual dates for $15.00 per classmin. 6 / max 12	Yellow House
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym
6:15 PM - 7:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Puppy & Beginner Spring 2025 Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:15 PM - 7:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Puppy & Beginner Spring 2025 4/28/25 Drop-In Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:15 PM - 8:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Novice & Open Spring 2025 Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:15 PM - 8:10 PM	Dog Training Lessons - Novice & Open Spring 2025 4/28/24 Drop In Two levels of Dog Training Lessons led by Phil Huntington & John Jalbert in consultation with Bruce Giannetti! All trainers new to Parks & Recreation lessons should start in the Puppy & Beginner Lessons. If you and your dog are more advanced, you will be invited to move up to the Novice & Open Lessons.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:45 PM - 11:00 PM	RESERVED	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights

Tuesday April 29, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM	STARRE: Step & Barre Workout - STARRE: Spring 2025 Tue 6AM Take the best of two low impact exercise classes and combine them into one stellar class where you will build strength, increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and get in your cardio too! Instructor, Kathy Perez, has combined the traditional Barre Class with Step Aerobics to create STARRE! Part of this class will be spent on barre work and part of the class will be spent doing step aerobics, allowing you to get the best of both worlds (cardio & strength) in one amazing low impact class. Note that this fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Spring 2025 Tu/Th 9AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	RESERVED	Youth Center - Tabor Room
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (AM)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (PM)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Afternoon Club - TR Afternoon Club Spring 2025 Join the Club! This weekly program is an opportunity for high school & transition students to get together with friends, play games, hang out, create simple crafts and more! Games, crafts, relaxation and more are on the agenda each week. Participants are picked up in the CHS lobby by TR staff 15 minutes prior to dismissal and walked to the Youth Center for 2 hours of fun with friends; those joining us from another program should be dropped off at the Youth Center at 2:00 p.m. Provide water and a light snack. Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Youth Center - Main Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Soccer Practice	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	CYB Majors - Game	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Step Aerobics - Step Aerobics: Spring 2025 Tue Step aerobics is a classic workout that will make you sweat and get your heart pumping. It is a 45 minute workout that can be done on or off the platform with or without risers. It will improve your fitness, agility, coordination and strength. You start with a warmup and move into a step routine, ending with a cool down and stretch.	Youth Center - Main Room
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reserved	Mixville Rec. Area - Small Pavilion
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Build & Burn - Build & Burn: Spring 2025 Tue A total body workout using light to heavy weights to sculpt and tone your body. Please bring a mat, water, towel and lots of energy!	Youth Center - Main Room
7:45 PM - 11:00 PM	RESERVED	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights

Wednesday April 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	STARRE: Step & Barre Workout - STARRE: Spring 2025 Wed 9AM Take the best of two low impact exercise classes and combine them into one stellar class where you will build strength, increase your flexibility, improve your posture, and get in your cardio too! Instructor, Kathy Perez, has combined the traditional Barre Class with Step Aerobics to create STARRE! Part of this class will be spent on barre work and part of the class will be spent doing step aerobics, allowing you to get the best of both worlds (cardio & strength) in one amazing low impact class. Note that this fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Graphic Memoir - Graphic Memoir Graphic Memoir - Students will employ both words and pictures to tell stories from our personal histories and those that have been passed down to us from our relatives. We’ll get our “feet wet” in this sequential art experiment by creating simple cartoon “avatars” as stand-ins for ourselves and others and use them in 4-panel comics to tell stories from childhood, school days and first jobs. We’ll examine the work of cartoonists (Barry, Chast, Kochalka,Satrapi,Telgemeier) who’ve written graphic memoirs, to understand how they use pacing and lettering and how they make their pages pop through line work, areas of solid black and color. For this class we’ll be using pencil, Flair and Micron pens and colored pencils. Instructor: Megan Jeffrey (6 weeks)	Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Walking Club - TR Walking Club Spring 2025 Keep moving! Walk, talk and enjoy some light exercise with friends. For the spring we’ll gather next to the new bathroom building at Bartlem Park. This group has a great time no matter where we walk. We average 1.5-2 miles per walk and it goes by fast with all the talking and laughing! Don’t miss out on the fun!Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Walking Trail
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM	Board Games, Cards & Puzzle Club (Gr. 3-6) - Board Games, Card & Puzzle Club - SPRING 2025 3rd-6th GradersWednesdays 4:45 p.m - 6:15 p.m.at the Yellow House (554 So. Main St.)(group is limited to 20 kids)Bring your friends and make new ones while playing board games. A variety of games & puzzles will be available to play each night or members can bring their favorite game from home. Each night will have a theme that members can participate in.  We’ll also have trivia & Pictionary nights and other fun interactive group games. Kids will get to create their own board game during the course of the session to bring home with them. Board games are a great way to improve social skills like communication, teamwork and confidence. Snacks will be provided each night. Spring.Winter Theme Nights:3/5    My Own Board Game & DIY Popcorn Stations      (Kids will put ideas together with the help of staff to create their own game & will get to work on these each night)3/12  CLUE & Mafia Night with Chips & Dip        (Variety of different CLUE game versions will be available to play and we'll also play the interactive Mafia game)3/19  Jeopardy Style Pop Culture Trivia & Pizza            (trivia topics to include popular music, movies, sports & more)3/26  Telestrations & Pretzel Mix Station            (A hilarious drawing and guessing game, Telestrations is when Pictionary meets Telephone!)4/2    Minute-to-Win It & Nachos Night           (fun beat the 1 minute clock team & individual challenges)4/9    Members Choice (tbd) with Pizza & Popsicles  SPRING SESSION Starts April 23rd4/23   Jeopardy Style Pop Culture Trivia & Pizza            (trivia topics to include popular music, movies, sports & more)4/30  CLUE & Mafia Night with Chips & Dip        (Variety of different CLUE game versions will be available to play and we'll also play the interactive Mafia game)5/7    BINGO Night & Pizza5/14  Telestrations & Pretzel Mix Station            (A hilarious drawing and guessing game, Telestrations is when Pictionary meets Telephone!)5/21   Minute-to-Win It & Popcorn            (fun beat the 1 minute clock team & individual challenges)5/28   Outdoor Twister & Classic Games (Monopoly, Sorry, Life) Pretzel Mix Station & Punch         6/4    Members Choice (tbd) with Pizza & Ice Cream Sundaes	Yellow House
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Lacrosse Practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M2 Multi-Use Field (North)
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Golf Lessons - Golf Lesson - Women's Class April 2025 We offer golf lessons year-round, under the direction of Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford. All classes are held at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. These are group lessons that consist of 4 one-hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Students can bring their own clubs or borrow clubs during the classes.	Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range (125 Jude Lane, Southington)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Basketball - Ray Voelker Over 30 Basketball - Over 30 Basketball 2024-2025 Season Participants may come on any or all nights each week for games of pick up basketball. This program is a great value; a whole season of basketball for one low price. You may also choose to purchase a reversible shirt (please make a note on your registration form and add $15 to your fee). Participants must carry in and change into sneakers - no street shoes allowed on gym floors! Additional cancellations may be needed due to school functions and/or inclement weather; the season will not be extended or fees pro-rated. Staff will announce additional cancellations, they will also be emailed and posted in the "News" section of our website. Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications within your account to receive updates and ensure that you allow emails from noreply@myrecdepartment.com. This is the email address associated with our registration system; the name may also appear as Cheshire, CT Activities.Note that this fee will not be pro-rated even if you sign up late in the season.	Dodd Middle School - Gym
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Reserved	Mixville Rec. Area - Large Pavilion
7:45 PM - 11:00 PM	RESERVED	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights

Thursday May 1, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	HIIT Body Sculpt - HIIT: Spring 2025 Tu/Th 9AM Don’t miss out on a good time while getting in shape! Classes consist of resistance training and cardio intervals. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle. Hand weights, resistance bands and other required equipment are available on site to use during the class. Note that the fee has been set with extra classes built into the session in case of weather or other unforeseen cancellations.	Youth Center - Main Room
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D1 Big Diamond
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM	RESERVED	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	baseball	McNamara Legion - McNamara D3 bk. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	CYB Majors - Game	McNamara Legion - McNamara D1 frt. lf. fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D1 ctr. fld 60'
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - Field Hockey Practice/JV Field
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park D2 Skin infield
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	CHS - CHS Softball Field: Varsity (CHS D1)
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Reserved	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Pk D3 south fld. 60'
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M3 Multi-Use Field (South)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M5 Multi-Use Field (Center N)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheshire Soccer Club	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M7 Multi-Use Field (Front Right)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RESERVED	Quinnipiac Park - Quinnipiac M6 Multi-Use Field (Front Left)
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lacrosse practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Park M7 Multi-Use Field
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM	practice	Bartlem Park - Bartlem Turf
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Therapeutic Recreation: Tennis - TR Tennis Spring 2025 Learn the basics of tennis - all skill levels welcome! Depending on their level (beginner/advanced), players will be taught how to hit, return and simple rules of play. Get out, get moving and have fun on the tennis courts!Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants with various special needs. The activities are presented so that participants will be able to understand, become involved and enjoy recreation experiences. A strong emphasis on social skills is included. Participants must have safe behavior, be able to follow simple instructions, stay with a small group and be independent with toileting and feeding.	Youth Center - Tennis Courts
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Yoga - Mindful Yoga - Spring 2025 Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. A regular yoga practice can promote endurance, strength, calmness, flexibility and well-being. There are a variety of types of yoga. Read below for the descriptions of the offerings we are proud to provide.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM	Boot Camp - Boot Camp: Spring 2025 Thu Boot Camp is a fun, high energy class to get you in shape and feel great. Using a bench, weights, bands, sliding disks and stability balls along with cardio training you can get a lean and toned body. Boot Camp helps you to push yourself and the benefits you want. Feel better, fitter, more energized and stronger. Please bring water and mat.	Youth Center - Main Room
7:45 PM - 11:00 PM	RESERVED	Cheshire Park - Cheshire Park D2 ctr. fld. 60' with field lights