Wayne Robinson Director wayne@wakefieldrec.com Alyssa Hall Program Coordinator alyssa@wakefieldrec.com 522-9977

724-9037

CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB wakefieldrec.com

Parks &

Recreation The

benefits are endless!

Wakefield Parks & Recreation

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS

(INCLUDES T-BALL) March 11th-15th @ the Rec Department Any sign-ups taken after March 15th WILL receive a $10 late fee NO sign-

ups will be taken after March 22nd

HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD Do you like to run, jump, and throw? Then join our Hershey Track & Field Program. We practice twice a week and compete in local meets with other Hershey Track Teams. The program is intended for anyone ages 9-14. The age groups are determined by the age participants will be on December 31, 2013. The cost of the program is $10. No sign-ups will be taken after May 10th.

FUN FRIDAY @ CRANMORE Join us on Friday, March 15th for a trip to Cranmore Mountain! You will enjoy unlimited fun on the tubing hill, soaring eagle zip line, mountain coaster, and giant swing! $25 per person

Bus leaves from the Rec @ 11am and returns around 5pm.

Space is limited - Pre-register

before March 8th!

PRIDE DAY 2013

SATURDAY, MAY 18TH Head downtown and celebrate Wakefield’s 2013 Pride Day Parade and Celebration! FUN & GAMES START AT 9AM PARADE STARTS AT 12PM SHARP *Live music – Booths – Fun Foods* *Parade – Games – Entertainment* Interested in hosting a booth, advertising space, or entering the parade? Contact Parks & Rec! WAKEFIELD THE BEAUTIFUL!

It’s that time of year again – Town cleanup day! Grab your gloves and head to Turntable Park by 8am on Saturday, May 11th, to help make our community beautiful.

FOXWOODS Foxwoods has over 3,000 slot machines and games including black jack, roulette, craps, Spanish 21, casino war, and many more!

April 9th & May 23rd Cost of the trip is $35 which Includes Coach bus transportation, buffet lunch ticket, & keno ticket. Pre-registration is required Bus leaves from Rec @ 6am Picks up at Rochester Home Depot @ 6:30am

Wakefield Rec Spring 2013

EASTER EGG HUNT It’s that time of year again! Hop on over to turntable park for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will be plenty of eggs for everyone. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on

Saturday, March 30th from 12pm – 1pm at Turntable Park. This is for children 12 & under.

RAIN OR SHINE! Don’t forget your Easter Baskets!! DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

Do you think you’re a true dodgeballer? Show us by competing in the Rec’s double elimination fundraising tournament. Each team is to be made up of 6-10 players. Teams can register by calling or stopping by the Rec Department Spectator admission is $2. A concession stand will be available throughout the tournament. Come down and enjoy the day with the Rec! Saturday, March 23rd

9am @ Paul School-- $30 per team Space is limited to the first 8 teams registered.

Sign-up before March 15th

APRIL VACATION ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, April 23rd: Fun in the sun at Hilltop Fun Center! – Enjoy 3 hours of go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, and the golf driving range. $20pp

Wednesday, April 24th: Wildlife Encounters is back again this spring with their global encounter! Professional Educators will lead the audience on an “imaginary safari around the world full of amazing animal adventures”! Experience Animal Ambassadors such as an Arctic Fox up close and personal! 2pm @ the Paul School. $1 Donation Appreciated!

Thursday, April 25th: Vertical Dreams, Manchester’s largest indoor rock climbing facility, prides itself on providing a fun, safe, ultra friendly place for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy a day of climbing, while at the same time offering some of the most challenging and exciting new routes around. $30pp

Friday, April 26th: OSG Paintball! OSG is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping and be an experience you will not forget! $30pp Extra co2 & paintballs are available

for an additional fee.

Parks &

Recreation The

benefits are

endless!

GUITAR LESSONS We have partnered with Ryan Ordway of the Wolfeboro Institute of Arts, formally the Wolfeboro Folk Cellar, to offer introductory

guitar lessons….free of charge! Private lessons are available for musicians of all levels and ages. There are a limited number of spaces available. Guitars will be provided, if needed. Lessons will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for one hour slots. Time slots are available starting at 4pm, 5pm, & 6pm. Session starts on March 11th. Pre-registration is required

Page 3 of 4

THE BRONX ZOO

Saturday, May 4th, 2013 Adults $95 --- Children (12 & under) $89 As the nation's largest metropolitan wildlife preserve, this world famous zoo boasts more than 4,000 animals on its sprawling 265 acres of land - much of which has been transformed into unique habitats for zebras and other unique creatures. Along with admission to the zoo we have arranged for many extras for you to enjoy. Some of which include the Wild Asia Monorail. This takes visitors through a 40 acre area that re-creates the mud wallows and pastures, forests and riverbanks of Asia.

Space is limited – Pre-registration is required. Your trip includes: Roundtrip motor coach transportation, Admission to the Bronx zoo,

Butterfly Garden, Congo Gorilla Forest, Wild Asia Monorail, 4-D Theater, Zucker Bug Carousel, Children's Zoo, Zoo Shuttle (all day)

PORTLAND CULINARY WALKING TOUR This leisurely-paced walking tour carves a path through the streets of the charming Old Port. You will have the opportunity to sample delectable, Maine-inspired foods and obtain a behind-the-scenes look at those who craft these culinary delights. Along the way, you will learn about the colorful local history unique to the "Port City." Fresh Maine crabmeat served with a unique twist, Maine artisan cheeses from local farms, the best Maine smoked seafood, downeast Maine wild blueberry preserves with scones, the original whoopie pie, dark chocolate truffles made with Aroostook County potatoes, & nationally recognized handcrafted ales. Saturday, March 30th- $50 per person

Space is limited Pre-register before April 26th Bus leaves from the Rec @ 10am

CABBAGE ISLAND CLAMBAKE TUESDAY, JUNE 25TH - $85 Join our group for another great trip to Cabbage Island! We will begin with time to

browse through the shops and village of Boothbay. Then, it's on to a scenic tour of Boothbay Harbor, aboard the new Bennie Alice, en route to Cabbage Island in Linekin Bay. When you reach the island, a fabulous feast prepared in seaweed, will be waiting for you at the water's edge! Your clambake includes New England Fish Chowder, Steamed Clams, Two Maine Lobsters, Corn on the Cob, Onion and Potatoes, Blueberry Cake, Coffee or Iced Tea

(Chicken available by request)

Bus leaves Rec @ 7am & Rochester Home Depot @ 7:30am

Payment is due by June 14th

Parks &

Recreation The

benefits are

endless!

ADULT VOLLEYBALL The Rec will be offering Adult pick-up volleyball on Tuesday nights from 6-7pm @ the Paul School Gym.

This will be co-ed for anyone 18 & older. All equipment will be provided.

Grab your sneakers, shorts, and headbands and get ready to have some

fun. Remember, we all have to work the next day! Session starts on Tuesday, March 12th. For more information contact Parks & Rec

Wakefield Rec Spring 2013

CHAIR YOGA Don't let the word of yoga intimidate you, come try Chair Yoga. Chair yoga is for everyone no matter what condition you are in. You will learn breathing techniques for a healthy immune system. Yoga postures will be practiced seated on a chair and standing using the chair for support. Please dress comfortably and wear sneakers. $5 per class

Tuesdays 9am-10am

The Rec Department reserves the right to cancel any program, event, or activity due to insufficient registration or for any other reason preventing a quality activity. No refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued after the first day of the class or program. Full refunds or credits may be granted prior to the start date of a class or program. *Participants must register and pay one week before any trip or activity in order to participate

in programs. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS FOR TRIPS, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES. FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOURS WITH US!

YOGA Yoga classes enhance your posture, coordination and mental focus by improving your flexibility, strength and balance. Let the yoga poses and breath work help quiet the chatter of daily life and relieve stress. Leave feeling rejuvenated.

6pm – 7pm @ the Town Hall Opera House

$10 per class or

$50 for an 8 session punch card Don’t forget your yoga mats!

MASALA BHANGRA (New Exercise Class) Masala Bhangra will be held at the

Town Hall Opera House on Wednesday's from 6-7pm starting February 20th .

$5 per class - Drop-in's welcome. The Masala Bhangra workout is derived from two Indian words: • Masala, which means `spicy' in Hindi, and

• Bhangra, which is a traditional folk dance from the northern state of Punjab, India The Masala Bhangra Workout is an exercise dance routine that modernizes the high-energy folk dance of Bhangra by blending traditional Bhangra steps and the exhilaration of Bollywood moves. This unique dance mixes cardiovascular with fun, and is suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.

TOWN WIDE YARD SALE If you are interested in having your address placed on the flyer for the town wide yard sale, contact the Rec Department

Saturday, May 25th (Rain Date – May 26th)

8am-4pm