Parks and Rec Notes!
30+ Pick-up Basketball: Sunday 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., November 3, 10, 17, 24. $16 for session or $5 drop-in. East Haddam Elementary Gym.
16+ Volleyball: Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. November 12, 26 (No November 5 & 19). $8 for session or $5 drop-in. Municipal Gym.
16+ Open Gym Soccer: Monday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. November 4,11,18 (NHRHS). November 25 (Municipal Gym). $12 session. $5 Drop-in.
Boot Camp: Ages 16+. Boot Camp Fitness offers custom small group training sessions offered by a Certified Personal Trainer. Our sessions focus on exercises and functional training. A 60-minute workout with a 15-minute ending stretch will improve your core strength and balance. October 22 - December 19 (No October 31 and November 28). 1x/week $64, 2x/week $96, or $10 drop-in. Classes will be held in the Old Town Hall on Town Street on Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. and Municipal Gym on Thursday, 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
Gentle Yoga: This class is appropriate for all levels of fitness or yoga experience. Ages 16 and up. Improve your strength and flexibility while decreasing stress. Enjoy moving your body and breathing mindfully! Sunday: November 17 - December 22. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Senior Center. Wednesday: October 23 - December 4 (No November 27). 6:30-7:30 p.m. $60 for each 6 week session or $15 for a single class.
18+ Pickleball Sessions: Sunday, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Open to all levels. Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20 (No November 27), 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Beginner, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Intermediate, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Advanced. Friday, November 8, 15, 22 (No November 1, 29), 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- Intermediate/Advanced. Register on-line for sessions, $60 Pickleball Club Card, or $8 drop-in. Municipal Gym.
Open Gym Basketball Grades 9-12: Boys-Thursdays, November 7, 12 (12:15 - 2:15), 21. Girls- Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20. 2:15 - 4:15 p.m. Cost $5 for either session. No drop-ins. Municipal Gym.
Basketball Skills & Drills Grades 3-6: with Coach Ryczek. Boys & Girls. Saturdays, November 9, 16, 23, 30. 9:00-10:00 a.m. Municipal Gym. Cost $40.
2024-2025 Youth Basketball Grades K-2: Clinic format. Saturdays, January 4- February 8. Grades 1 & 2 - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., K - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. East Haddam Elementary School. Cost $85. Registration deadline December 8. Parent volunteers needed. Head coach receives free registration for one child in the program.
Mad Science STEM Odyssey for Grades 1-3: Join the Mad (Science) Labs program after school for a hands-on exploration of sights, sounds, nature, and more! Optical illusions, the secret components of white light and hidden rainbows, and movies explore our sense of sight. Other senses, such as taste and hearing are investigated too. Thursdays, January 7 - February 11. 3:15 - 4:15. (1/14 and 2/11 - 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. early dismissal). East Haddam Elementary School. Cost: $143.
Abrakadoodle Masters & Movement: Grades 1-3. Masters & Movement. Be inspired and try ideas from famous artists and movements. Explore trains, coins, horses, architecture and more! Wednesdays, December 4, 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22. 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. East Haddam Elementary School. Cost $100.
Stop the Bleed Course: This is a FREE 60-90 minute class presented by STOP THE BLEED, American College of Surgeons. Learn how to stop bleeding until the First Responders arrive.Third Monday of every month. Next class is November 18, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Municipal Building, Meeting Room 3. Space is limited. Register online at easthaddamrec.com.
Home School Family Open Gym: Open gym offers a safe place for home school families to get together, burn off some energy, and have fun! Bring your families and sports/game equipment to the Municipal Gym. Parks & Rec equipment is available upon request. Suitable for all ages. Tuesday, November 12, 26 (No November 5 & 19). 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Registration required. $5 per family.