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SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS

e moved! You can now find us at 16 North Street Extension, just up the road from Video World right off Route 7. Our phone number is once again 773-1822. It is very exciting to have a long term home where we can settle in and set it up to meet our needs. It is the first time in the history of the Recreation & Parks Department where our administrative and operations staff are on the same campus. It is very positive! Thank you to the Aldermen for supporting the key piece that was needed to make it a viable home for the administration – a new roof. Vermont Roofing did a fantastic job and there are no more leaks! It is sometimes overwhelming to think about how we as a Recreation & Parks Department fit into the solution to moving Rutland forward through our challenges of substance abuse and poverty. We have determined that our role is to provide great parks and great programs for our residents. We are the department designed to improve your quality of life through people, parks and programs! We are moving forward on many great projects that EJay Bishop started in his quest to improve our parks and facilities. The Godnick kitchen is being updated with an improved design and new appliances; Otter Creek Engineering is providing an engineering study for the Rotary fields; work is continuing on bringing Giorgetti Arena into full code compliance; and the Main Street Park gazebo will be getting some much needed attention. One of our two main goals for the Recreation division is to do a better job of marketing what we offer to youth not utilizing our programs. We will directly market with Tapestry to make sure our scholarship program is fully utilized. We are also looking at an intramural 3rd – 6th grade basketball program in collaboration with Tapestry in November and December. Our second goal is to increase the satisfaction level for our programs. We want to make sure that we are providing the best program possible for our participants. Please be on the lookout for surveys at the completion of programs. The parks division this year is looking to get back to the basics and nail down all loose ends. I have promised them to keep Noricanes, Irene’s and other major weather events out of Rutland to allow them to focus on doing all the little things that make our parks special. Our parks staff is incredibly passionate about parks and the role they play for the community in providing places to play, recreate, socialize, or just simply sit and relax. Have a great spring enjoying our incredible city and all that it offers!

Cindi Wight, CPRE Superintendent

RUTLAND RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT 2014 SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE

WELCOME! THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW. Recreation & Parks Department Office COURCELLE BUILDING 16 North Street Extension, Rutland, Vermont 05701 Office hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri Contact Information: Main phone number: 802-773-1822 email: rutlandrecreation@comcast.net Visit our website: www.rutlandrec.com ADMINISTRATION STAFF CINDI WIGHT, SUPERINTENDENT cindiwight@comcast.net JAY THOMAS, PROGRAM DIRECTOR jaythomas24@comcast.net APRIL CIOFFI, PROGRAM DIRECTOR aprilcioffi@comcast.net ROBYN SCHMITT, ADMINISTRATION robynschmitt24@comcast.net LORI PINKOWSKI, FRONT DESK rutlandrecreation@comcast.net JESSE WILSON, FRONT DESK rutlandrecreation@comcast.net MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF Main phone number: 802-773-1828 BOB PETERSON, Parks Director JAY SILISKI, Maintenance Specialist Foreman DUKE CANNEY, Maintenance Specialist JEFF PRATT, Maintenance Specialist TYLER DAHLIN, Maintenance Specialist KYLE BOURGEOIS, Maintenance Specialist FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I register? • During office hours at Courcelle Building • You can register anytime online for programs at WWW.RUTLANDREC.COM • No registrations can be placed over the phone • Registrations will be accepted until the program is filled. • Early registration is encouraged as programs fill up quickly • PLEASE NOTE: Programs can fill before the $10 late fee date. Coming in to register on or before that date does not guarantee the program will be open. When does registration begin? Upon receipt of the brochure, residents are encouraged to register for the spring programs beginning Monday, January 27, 2014. Am I a resident? If you live within the Rutland City limits you are a resident What do non-residents pay? • Non-residents pay an additional $11 administrative fee per program • Limited access programs may have a later registration date for non-residents. If so, it will be noted under the program information. What is the refund policy? • A full refund (minus a $5 administrative fee) will be given for withdrawal from a program if requested ten

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(10) business days prior to the start of the program. • If the department makes changes to a class that prohibits a participant from attending the class, there is a full refund with no administrative fees. • A 50% refund will be given for withdrawal from a program if the request is made less than 10 days prior but before the class has started. In the case of team sports, the date the program has started is the date the teams are formed. • A 25% refund will be given for withdrawal from the program if a request is made on the day that the program started (or the day after for evening classes). There are no refunds after that date. • All requests for refunds must be made in writing by filling out a Refund Request Form, which is available in the office. Please note: Return Check Fee Policy There is a fee of $40 from customers whose checks have been returned to the city. What if a program is postponed or cancelled? • Inclement Weather: In the event of rain some programs may be cancelled. You should check our website www.rutlandrec.com. • Other Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel any programs due to insufficient enrollment or for other reasons preventing the acceptable presentation of the activity. Do you provide scholarships? • The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department recognize that the charging of fees for programs may place such an economic hardship on some individuals that they are unable to participate. For that reason, a fee reduction waiver system is available for eligible residents of Rutland City. • All scholarships will run from July 1st to June 30th of each year. • Persons applying must do so before June 15th to be activated by July 1st. • You must reapply each year to see if you are eligible for a scholarship. •Contact the recreation office for information or to apply for the scholarship. • Confidentiality will be maintained. Do you provide insurance? The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department does not provide accident or hospitalization insurance for participants. Participants are strongly advised to have adequate insurance. Participation is at your own risk. Are your programs accessible? Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure that programs are accessible to all individuals regardless of challenge. Do you have a participant behavior policy? Behaviors of participants that pose a risk to other participants, staff and or the participant himself/herself or that so alters the program to such a degree that we are no longer offering the intended program, will be a cause to remove the participant or participants from the program either temporarily or permanently.

RUTLAND RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT FACILITIES COURCELLE BUILDING 16 North Street Extension 773-1822 Administration ofﬁces, Park & Maintenance operations, classrooms, home of Rutland Youth Theatre and Hands On Minds On art programs. GODNICK ADULT CENTER 1 Deer St. 773-1853 Program/meeting rooms, exercise room, meal site, gazebo, shufﬂeboard courts and open space.

ALEXANDER KEEFE MEMORIAL PARK Water St. MONSIGNOR THOMAS CONNOR MEMORIAL PARK Meadow St. Two Basketball courts, three tennis courts, two softball fields (one with lights), open fields, picnic tables, pavilion, and playground equipment. WHITE MEMORIAL PARK Avenue B off of Jackson Ave. Swimming and wading pools, pool house, baseball field, five tennis courts, and two basketball courts. GIORGETTI ATHLETIC COMPLEX & PINE HILL PARK Off Oak St. 775-7976 Baseball fields, open space, indoor turf field (MarchApril only), ice-skating, and Flip Side Skate Park and trails for hiking, snowshoeing and mountain biking. ROTARY PARK Off North St. Playground, basketball and tennis courts, open space JUSTIN THOMAS MEMORIAL PARK Madison St. - Gazebo, playground equipment, tots area, picnic tables. RIVER ST. MINI-PARK River St. - Playground equipment, tots area, picnic table. CIOFFREDI COMPLEX Temple St. - Two softball fields, open space. MAIN STREET PARK Main St. - Arboretum, Bandstand, and benches. DEPOT PARK Merchants Row - Home of Farmer’s Market and Downtown Christmas display. CENTER ST. ALLEY Access via Merchant’s Row, Center St., Wales St. and Washington St. - Amphitheater and benches. www.rutlandrec.com

Special Events & Programs KIWANIS BIKE RODEO The Rutland Kiwanis Club, Killington/Pico Cycling Club and the Rutland Recreation & Parks Department will be hosting a bike safety day for children up to age 13. A parent/guardian must accompany the child. There will be a road safety course, mountain bike skills course, bike checks and helmets provided. Remember to bring your bike! AGES: DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

Up to age 13 TBD 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Giorgetti Park

FISHING DERBY

CHESS CLUB

Once again the Rutland Kiwanis Club and the Rutland Recreation & Parks Department will be hosting a special ﬁshing day for children up to age 13. A parent/guardian must accompany the child. Registration is at 8:30AM. Prizes are awarded in various categories. Fish will be provided by the Vermont Fish & Game Department.

The Chess Club provides a mind-enhancing skill not only to the youth, but adults as well. The club will teach anyone who is willing to learn. All ages are welcome to join. Open to public. DATES: DAY: TIME: LOCATION:

Ongoing Thursday evenings 7:00 – 9:00PM Godnick Adult Center

and Woodstock Avenue are open to anyone. The Northwest garden is only open to residents of the nearby neighborhood. Grow your own food!

AGES: DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

The fee to rent ranges from $10 - $40 - depending on the size of the plot. Non-residents add $11 to the fee. A refundable clean-up deposit of $15$25 is required. Registration for Rutland City residents starts March 1st and April 1st for nonresidents. Call 773-1853 for more information.

Up to age 13 5/10/14 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Combination Pond CLIP ~ SAVE ~ USE

The Recreation Department oversees three community gardens. The gardens on Allen Street

DATE: TIME: LOCATION: FEE:

5/16/14 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Giorgetti Park Free!

2014 RUTLAND RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT SPRING PROGRAM INDEX

Policies & Procedures ............................................................................ 2 Superintendent’s Comments .............................................................. 2 Special Events & Programs .................................................................3 New Go Play Series ...............................................................................4 Youth Programs .....................................................................................4 Team Sports.......................................................................................6-7 Youth & Adult Indoor Sports......................................................... 8-9 Adult Programs.................................................................................... 10 Senior Programs ....................................................................................11 www.rutlandrec.com

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Join Cindi & Keith Wight and learn the fun and beneﬁts of slacklining. There will be 4 slacklines set up to play on! Do you have a slackline? Bring it with you and we can set up more lines. All ages welcome and families encouraged! Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a healthy night out.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

GO PLAY SERIES Sponsored by Rutland Regional Rehabilitation Services

RUTLAND YOUTH THEATRE Director: Saskia Hagen Groom

Join us this year for another fun summer of fun, outdoor fitness! All events are $5 per person with no medals, ribbons or awards. All races are FREE for 12th grade and under. GO PLAY shirts will be available for sale at all races. If you participate in all 9 events you will be crowned an official GO PLAY Champion at the last event of the season. Register at rutlandrec.com or visit us at the Courcelle building. All on-site registration opens 45 minutes prior to the first race. WALK, WAG & RUN Last Tuesday of May, June and July Dates: 5/27/14; 6/24/14; 7/29/14 Time: 6:30 p.m. Kid dash first and then the 2.5K and 5K will start. Distance: 5K, 2.5K or 100 yard dash! Location: College of St. Joseph Walk, Wag & Run @ CSJ is in partnership with the Rutland County Humane Society. Help raise money by downloading your sponsor sheet at rchsvt.org.

DROOPY PEDAL MOUNTAIN BIKE 3rd Monday of June, July and August Dates: 6/16/14; 7/21/14; 8/18/14 Time: 6:30 p.m. Distance: 6 to 8 miles Location: Pine Hill Park If you are an adult female and have never mountain biked make sure you check out our women’s mountain bike skills clinic.. Learn a new skill and shoot for the Go Play crown!

SUMMER SUNSET SERIES 2nd Tuesday of June, July and August Dates: 6/10/14; 7/8/14; 8/12/14 Time: 6:30 p.m. start for walkers & runners. Distance: 5K Location: Pine Hill Park

HUNTER & BOW SAFETY New! All registration for the Hunter Safety Class is on-line! Upon successful completion of the course the student will be certified to obtain a Firearms Hunting License. Any student under the age of 15 years old is required to have a parent/ guardian present on the first night of class for the first 30 minutes of class; after that parents are not required to attend. We do strongly encourage parents/guardians to take this class with their children. The Tom Fiske Foundation will be giving away a limited number of Lifetime VT hunting licenses by random drawing to successful students 15 years old or younger.

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WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE CLINIC

A theatre program for grades K-12. Previous experience is not necessary for RYT performances. The only requirement for participation is a yearning to further your knowledge and experience of the exciting world of theater. Rutland Youth Theatre provides a safe, accepting community in which youth thrive in the tradition of theatre arts. All information on our RYT programs can be found at www.rutlandrec.com/rutland-youth-theatre.

UPCOMING AUDITIONS SEUSSICAL JR. Audition dates:

March 9 3-6 p.m. and March 10 6-8 p.m. Audition location: Courcelle Building 16 North St. Extension Show dates: May 9-10 @ the Paramount Theatre Grades: K-12 If selected, there is a $48 per person or an $83 per family participation fee.

For more information call Saskia at 558-4177.

CODE:

Shelly Lutz May 1– May 29 (5 classes) Thursday 6:00 – 7:30 PM Pine Hill Park $13 resident $24 non-resident 561041 – A

DATES: DAY: TIME: FEES: LATE FEE: CODE:

2/24/14 – 3/17/14 Mondays 4:00-5:00pm (Intro) 5:00-6:00pm (1) $63 Resident $74 Non-resident $10 late registration fee applied after 2/14/14 Intro 421011 A/G | Level 1 421011 B/H

Level 2&3 DATES: DAY: TIME: FEE: LATE FEE: CODE:

Level 4

DATES: DAY: TIME: FEE: LATE FEE: CODE:

2/25/14 – 3/25/14 Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm (2) 5:00 – 6:00 PM (3) $78 Resident $89 Non-Resident $10 late registration fee applied after 2/14/14 Level 2 421011 C/I | Level 3: 421011 D/J 2/27/14 – 3/27/14 Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm $78 Resident $89 non-resident $10 late registration fee applied after 2/14/14 421011 E/M

ROCK CLIMBING There are 5 levels in our climbing program. Intro is for those that are brand new to rock climbing; Level 1 is for climbers who have successfully passed intro or have had previous exposure to rock climbing; Level 2 is for climbers who are ready to learn how to be a true climber and climb set routes; Levels 3 and 4 build on previous learned skills. Rock climbing is a lifetime skill and an excellent way for your child to participate in a full body ﬁtness program. The introduction and Level 1 classes include a t-shirt and if you successfully pass any level you receive a patch.

LOCATION: Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center INSTRUCTORS: GMRCC Staff AGES: K – 8 You must pass the prior level or have instructor permission to move to the next level.

This class is designed for beginning to advanced beginner mountain bike riders. Bike handling skills will be taught to build conﬁdence for biking on the trails.

COACH: DATES: DAYS: TIME: LOCATION: FEE:

Intro and Level 1

Hands On Minds On Children’s Art Studio • All art programs on hold due to studio transition but we should be up and going by summer!

We trade & sell new & used sporting equipment BRYAN & MICHAEL PELL OWNERS

361 Rte 7 S • Rutland, VT 05701 802-773-7445 FAX 802-773-7454

• Artrageous Birthday parties still available!

Please visit www.rutlandrec.com/ programs/hands-on-minds-on-artstudio for updated information. We are optimistic for April! www.rutlandrec.com

NEW WEBSITE WITH ONLINE REGISTRATION

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FEBRUARY 17-21 • 9AM-3PM @ West Rutland School

Drop-off between 8:30-9am

APRIL 14-18 • 9AM-3PM @ Spartan Arena

SPORTS & REC DAYS FOR K-8 BOYS & GIRLS

Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Kickball, Dodgeball, Foursquare, Capture the Flag, Yoga, Dance, Brain Games, 7-Up, Hiking & Outdoor Activities (weather permitting) Name:_____________________________________________________________ Age: ___ Grade: ❑K ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 ❑7 ❑8 Parent’s name:_______________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ Mailing address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Choice of conﬁrmation: ❑ Phone or ❑ Email • Email address: _____________________________________________________________ CHOOSE YOUR CAMP: ❑ SPRINGBREAK 360 ❑ WINTERBREAK 360 Mail check & FEES: ❑ Full Week - $150.00 ❑ Half Days (Circle AM or PM) - $95 ❑ 3-day Flex Pass - $105 form to: DEALS: ❑ 2nd Child - $100.00 ❑ 3rd Child - $100.00 -OR- ❑ $15 off for early sign up (two weeks in advance) TRIPLE THREAT TRIPLE THREAT GEAR: ❑ Choose one item - $20 ❑ Choose two items - $35 ❑ Take home any three - $50! SPORTS Please Circle: T SHIRT HAT SOCCER BALL BASKETBALL c/o Charles McDonough, T-Shirt Size: ❑ YS ❑ YM ❑ YL ❑ AS ❑ AM ❑ AL ❑ AXL 431 Notch Road, $40 daily drop-in rate if space is available - Drop-ins should arrive at 8:30 to register. Mendon VT 05701

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TEAM SPORTS VOLUNTEER COACH INFORMATION We are proud to announce our new partnership with the American Sports Education Program, better known as ASEP. All volunteer coaches (including assistant coaches) will be required to become ASEP certified by attending one of several live clinics held throughout the year. All clinics are run through the Rutland Recreation Department and are led by a certified ASEP administrator. In addition to teaching valuable tools for working with both athletes and parents, each session also includes a sport-specific component and provides extensive online resources to ensure your season goes smoothly. Please consider volunteering as a coach or a team parent…the opportunities are endless and the reward is knowing that you’ve made an investment in the future of our community – our children!

(plus a $40 refundable uniform deposit) $10 late registration fee added after 3/17/14 DEADLINE: Once the department forms teams, your child will be put on a waiting list. CODE: 521013-G

MAJORS BASEBALL

STAFF: Volunteer Coaches GRADES: 5-6 PROGRAM START DATE: Evaluations – Sunday March 30th. Practice and game start dates will be weather dependent. LOCATION: White Park FEE: $50 resident $61 non-resident (plus a $40 refundable uniform deposit) $10 late registration fee added after 3/17/14 DEADLINE: Once the department forms teams, your child will be put on a waiting list. CODE: 521013-H

LACROSSE YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL MAJOR SOFTBALL, SENIOR SOFTBALL

Tee Ball, Mitey Mite and Junior League Baseball Look for information for Major Softball (grades 6-8), Seniors Softball (grades 9-12), Tee Ball (ages 5 & 6 coed), Mitey Mites (ages 7 & 8 coed) and Junior League (ages 13-15) in our summer brochure out March 25. These leagues begin in early June.

MINORS SOFTBALL -

The Rutland teams are part of the Rutland County Girls’ Softball Association.

Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with Saturday used as needed. Once teams have been organized through a draft process, coaches will notify players about practice and game schedules. If we have more than one team we will hold a draft and notify players of the draft date. STAFF: Volunteer coaches GRADES: 3-5 DATES/TIME: Schedule (Practices start in late April and games starting in May) LOCATION: Northeast School FEES: $45 residents $56 non-residents $10 late registration fee added after 4/10/14 DEADLINE: We will accommodate all girls that register by 4/10/14. After that date it will depend on availability. CODE: 522071-A

K- 2nd GRADE CO-ED OUTDOOR Join RHS Varsity Lacrosse coaches and their players for a non-contact, skills program that is designed to introduce America’s “First Sport” to your child. Required equipment: lacrosse stick and mouthguard. There will be limited sticks available to rent for the season at the Recreation Center. Rental fee is $5 with a $45 deposit. DIRECTOR: DATES: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: CODE:

RHS Coaches 4/6/14-5/18/14 10:00 – 11:00PM Sundays RHS $32 resident $43 non-resident $10 late registration fee added after 4/26/14 522251-A

TRAVEL LACROSSE

Our girls and boys teams play in the Tri Mountain Lacrosse League. Games are primarily on Saturday mornings and Sundays with a few weekday evening games. All the teams will play in the Middlebury tournament in June. The season starts mid to late-April and runs through mid-June with practice schedules determined by the coaches. GRADES: 3-8 (3 separate division within this grade range with separate girls and boys teams) DATE: Mid April – mid-June TIME: Games Saturday mornings & Sundays with a few weekday evening games possible; practices determined by coaches FEES: Grades 3-6 $53 Resident $64 non-resident Grades 7-8 Resident $63 $74 non-resident All players will need to become US Lacrosse members ($25/player in addition to the program fee) prior to registering with the Rutland Recreation Department. No registration will be taken without a current US Lacrosse Membership. $10 late registration fee added after 4/1/14 CODE: 522251

Required equipment- Boys: helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, mouth guard, lacrosse stick and gloves. Girls: eyewear, mouth guard, and lacrosse stick. (Note that girls and boys sticks are not the same.) A limited amount of equipment is available for rent by the Recreation Department if you do not have your own. Please ask at time of registration.

MINORS AND MAJORS BASEBALL Games are played on weekday evenings with occasional Saturdays used as needed. Once teams have been organized through a draft process, coaches will notify players about practice and game schedules. All players must attend a mandatory evaluation on Sunday March 30 on the turf at Giorgetti Arena.

MINORS BASEBALL

STAFF: Volunteer Coaches GRADES: 3-4 PROGRAM START DATE: Evaluations – Sunday March 30th. Practice and game start dates will be weather dependent. LOCATION: Meadow North FEE: $55 resident $66 non-resident 6 • Rutland Recreation & Parks Department Spring 2014

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TEAM SPORTS U19 GIRLS RUGBY Join one of the fastest growing youth sports in the nation and see what the excitement is all about. We teach all our players proper playing technique, laws (rules) of the game and proper conditioning to ensure they will enjoy the sport. Open to all high school age students in the area regardless of school afﬁliation. If we have an appropriately trained coach we will offer a boy’s team again this year along with a girls’ team. HEAD COACH: Nick McCardle GRADES: 9-12 LOCATION: Gawet Rugby Field, West Rutland DATES: Early March – June (Practice twice a week – game on Saturday or Sunday FEE: $88 Rutland resident $99 non-resident (includes USA Rugby Membership and transportation to away games. Need based scholarships available.

YOUTH SOCCER U4 SOCCER CO-ED

Fun games to teach the basics during this 45-minute introduction to the world of soccer! This is a parent/child program, meaning a parent or guardian must participate with their child. AGES: DATES:

Must turn 4 before 8/31/14 4/26/14-6/7/14 (no program 5/24/14) TIME: Saturdays 8:15 – 9:00AM LOCATION: Polo Fields FEE: $25 resident $36 non-resident $10 late registration fee added after 4/16/14 CODE: 511102-A

PRE-K - KINDERGARTEN SOCCER

Fun games to teach the basics will be followed by small-sided play during this hour-long introduction to the world of soccer! This program will only be effective with the help of parents. We will require at least one parent per week to be their child’s team coach during the season. DIRECTOR: Tim Cassidy AGES: Must turn 5 before 8/31/14 Must be in Kindergarten for U6 DATES: 4/26/14-6/7/14 (no program 5/24/14) DAY/TIME: Saturdays 8:00 – 9:00AM LOCATION: Polo Fields FEE: $31 resident $42 non-resident $10 late registration fee applied after 4/16/14 CODE: U5 511102-B U6 511102-C

1ST -2ND GRADE SOCCER

Each week your child will play fun, skill oriented games designed to help develop the necessary foundation to enjoy the game. We will attempt to form separate all girls and all boys teams. We will require at least one parent per week to be their child’s team coach during the session. DIRECTOR: AGES: DATES: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: CODE:

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Tim Cassidy Must be in 1st or 2nd Grade 4/26/14-6/7/14 (no program 5/24/14) Saturdays 9:30- 10:45AM Polo Fields $37 resident $48 non-resident $10 late registration fee applied after 4/16/14 U7 511102-D U8 511102-E

SPRING SOCCER RECREATION LEAGUE

3rd – 6th teams will play six full games over the course of three Saturdays and ﬁnish the season with a 3rd/4th Jamboree and 5th/6th Tournament. For more information, pick-up a handout at the Courcelle Building Main ofﬁce or visit our website www.rutlandrec.com

3RD - 4TH GRADE SOCCER

DIRECTOR: STAFF: GRADE: DATES: TIME: LOCATION: FEE:

CODE:

Tim Cassidy Volunteer Coaches 3-4 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, & 5/31 Saturday Afternoon Games Polo Fields $42 resident $53 non-resident $10 late registration fee applied after 4/16/14 511102-F/F1

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Please watch for our Summer Program guide available Monday, March 24 in the Rutland Herald. There will be information on Summer Sports Camps including: Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track & Field, Tennis, Flag Football and Golf.

5TH-6TH GRADE SOCCER

COMMISSIONER: Tim Cassidy STAFF: Volunteer Coaches GRADE: 5-6 DATES: 5/3/14, 5/10/14, 5/17/14, 5/31/14 TIME: Saturday Afternoon Games LOCATION: Polo Fields FEE: $42 resident $53 non-resident $10 late registration fee applied after 4/16/14 CODE: 511102-G/G1

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YOUTH & ADULT INDOOR SPORTS AT GIORGETTI ARENA INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL GRADES 3rd – 6th This program will be organized game play run by Jim Shortle. DIRECTOR: Jim Shortle DATES: 3/15/14-4/19/14 (6 weeks) TIME: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Saturdays FEE: $48 resident $59 non-resident $10 late registration fee after 3/5 CODE: 522022

INDOOR LACROSSE K-2nd GRADE CO-ED Join RHS Varsity Lacrosse coaches and their players for a non-contact, skills program that is designed to introduce America’s “First Sport” to your child. Required equipment: lacrosse stick and mouth-guard. There will be limited supply of sticks available to rent for the season. Rental fee is $5 with a $45 deposit. DIRECTOR: RHS Coaches DATES: 3/9/14-3/30/14 (4 weeks) TIME: 10:00 – 11:00AM Sundays FEE: $30 resident $41 non-resident $10 late registration fee after 2/28 CODE: 522251

INDOOR LACROSSE Grades 3 - 6 Skills - Boys and Girls This is a great chance to work on the skills required to be successful in lacrosse. Instructors will work with a variety of skill levels. Equipment: Full equipment is required for both girls and boys. Equipment is available for rental for a fee and deposit, please inquire at 773-1822 for details. DIRECTOR: RHS Coaches DATES: 3/9/14-3/30/14 (4 weeks) TIME: 11:00AM – 12:00PM Sundays FEE: $30 resident $41 non-resident $10 late registration fee after 2/28 CODE: 522251

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– Yoga (numerous options) – Insanity – Cardio Kickboxing – Group Strength Training & Much More

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INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY GRADES K-6 Whether you are new to the sport or need a challenge, this program is right up your alley! From fundamentals to scrimmages, ﬁeld hockey on this surface is a blast! Stick rentals are available for a $10 fee. Required equipment: mouth guard, shin guards, sneakers, and stick. DIRECTOR: RHS Coaches DATES: 3/15/14-4/19/14 (6 weeks) TIME: 11:00AM – 12:00PM Saturdays FEE: $48 resident $59 non-resident $10 late registration fee after 3/5 CODE: 521082-A

INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY Grades 5-8 Join in an hour of instructional game play. Enhance yours skills through playing at faster pace than outdoor surfaces. If you are thinking about trying the sport this is a great way to jump in! Required equipment: mouth guard, shin guards, sneakers, and stick. *Grades 5-6 must have participated in at least two previous seasons of either indoor or outdoor ﬁeld hockey.

DIRECTOR: RHS Coaches DATES: 3/15/14-4/19/14 TIME: 12:00PM-1:00PM Saturdays FEE: $48 resident $59 non-resident $10 late registration fee after 3/5 CODE: 521082-C

INDOOR SOCCER U6/U8 LIMITED ENROLLMENT– This program WILL ﬁll quickly. DIRECTOR: Tim Cassidy AGES: U6 - Must be in Pre-K or Kindergarten U8 - Must be in 1st or 2nd Grade DATES: 3/15/14-4/19/14 TIME: 8:00 – 9:00AM Saturdays U8 9:00 – 10:00AM Saturdays U6 FEE: $48 Resident, $59 Non-Resident. $10 late registration fee after 3/5 CODE: 511102- Q1,R

INDOOR SOCCER YOUTH LEAGUE U10/U12/Middle School (Separate divisions/gender) Very limited enrollment – Register Early! DATES: TIME: FEE:

CODE:

3/10/14-4/27/14 (9 GAME SEASON) Weekday evenings/Saturdays anytime/ some Sunday mid morning or late afternoon U10/U12 $63 Resident, $74 Non-Resident (Includes a T-shirt) U14 $65 Resident, $76 Non-Resident $10 late registration fee after 2/24/14 511102

$6 drop-in. Affordable monthly packages available. Multiple class options every day.

Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center 120 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701 802-775-8080 • www.pyramidvt.com

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YOUTH & ADULT INDOOR SPORTS AT GIORGETTI ARENA TOT DROP-IN

DATES:

Looking for something to do with your little ones on Saturday mornings? Why not bring them to the indoor turf ﬁeld and let them have a ball, literally! This dropin hour is unstructured time for kids 18 months to 4 years to just be kids and play around with balls, tunnels and other age appropriate items. Tots can burn some energy while developing gross motor skills. There may still be snow outside, but the grass is green in Giorgetti Arena! Dress warm! AGES: DATES: TIME: FEE:

18 Months- 4 Years 3/15/14-4/26/14 Saturdays 10:00AM-11:00AM $5

INDOOR ADULT FIELD HOCKEY LEAGUE

ELIGIBILITY: For high school freshmen players and up

Through the beauty of dance, children learn an art, they will cherish throughout life.” – Miss Jackie

WOMEN’S 30+ SOCCER LEAGUE & MEN’S OPEN SOCCER LEAGUE DATES: COST:

3/10/14 – 4/28/14 $630 per team with 9 games (4 team minimum/league) TEAM PACKETS: Available at rutlandrec.com or at the Courcelle Main Ofﬁce

INDOOR ADULT DROP-IN SOCCER AGES:

ADULT INDOOR SPORTS Limited enrollment for all indoor programs so please register early!

3/9/14 – 4/27/14 (Sunday & Wednesday evenings) COST: $630 per team with 9 games guaranteed Grab some friends (men are welcome) and put a team together TEAM PACKETS: Available at rutlandrec.com or at the Courcelle Main Ofﬁce

Men 35+ (8:05PM) & CO-ED 18+ (9:05PM) DATES: 3/13/14 – 4/24/14 (7 Thursdays) TIME: 8:05-9:05PM Men 35+; 9:05-10:05PM Co-ed 18+ FEE: Drop-in $8 per session or 7 sessions for $50 with advance registration

For more information about indoor programs, leagues, or facility rentals please contact April Ciofﬁ at 802-773-1822 or aprilciofﬁ@comcast.net.

See the smiles ﬁrst hand

Come explore, create, imagine or volunteer with us We are looking for kid-friendly volunteers..

Miss Jackie’s Studio of Dance

Check out the volunteer info on our website - under “visit” or email wkmvolunteers@gmail.com

“Where Children Are Our Specialty” • Lyrical Dance • Pointe Ballet • Acrobatics • Tap • Pre-School Classes • Jazz • Baton • Ballet • Hip Hop • Boys Hip Hop • Dance Spirit Competition Team

For more information please call (802) 775-5493 https://sites.google.com/site/missjackiesstudioofdance/

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a Rutland Creative Economy Initiative Museum Open Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 17 Center Street, Rutland, Vermont Ask about our new educational programs

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3/12/14 – 5/7/14 WEDNESDAYS (NO CLASS 4/23) TIMES: SECTION A: 5:00 – 6:15 PM SECTION B: 6:30 – 7:45 PM LOCATION: The Courcelle Building FEE: $46 RESIDENT $57 NON-RESIDENT CODE: 571303

FENCING CLUB

DATES:

STRENGTH TRAINING

INTEGRATIVE YOGA This class is gentle to moderate in nature, and all are welcome. Beginners will have an experience that is challenging but safe; experienced students will learn how to work at a deeper level to develop a more personal practice. Each class will include postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation as well as other yogic techniques. Please bring a towel or mat.

INSTRUCTOR: Stephanie Jones SPRING SESSION 2 (8 weeks)

This course is designed to Burn the Fat and Feed the Muscle. This total body ﬁtness program has been designed to teach proven principles of progressive weight training and nutrition for maximum muscle building, toning and fat loss. You will need to purchase a set of adjustable dumb bells. INSTRUCTOR: John Scaralia SESSION 1 DATES: 2/25/14 - 4/3/14 DAYS: Tuesday and Thursday TIME: 6:00 – 7:00 PM LOCATION: Godnick Adult Center FEE: $80 RESIDENT $91 NON-RESIDENT CODE: 571243

Join our informal fencing club! The club runs year-round with registrations on a quarterly basis. Beginners are welcome to come and learn the footwork involved with fencing. All levels welcome. Participants need to provide their own equipment. Rolling enrollment throughout the season.

AGES:

Adult (youth welcome with participating adult) DATES: Saturday, March 8th TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM FEE: $5/person LOCATION: Godnick Center CODE: 561051

FACILITATOR: Gene Gyori AGES: 12+ DATES: 4/01/14 - 6/24/14 TUESDAYS TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM FEE: $38 RESIDENT $49 NON-RESIDENT LOCATION: Godnick Center CODE: 551021

BAKING INSTRUCTOR: June Osowski LOCATION: Godnick Adult Center

BREAKFAST BREADS - MOVE OVER THOMAS! This is the perfect class for beginner bakers and DIYers. Make your favorite ﬂavor of english mufﬁn. Mini baked donuts, too! Please bring mixing bowl, spoon, and apron.

Session II Dates:

January 6th-April 12th

Registration accepted until March 15th or until classes are full

Boys, Girls, Advanced, Aerial Awareness, Tumbling & Trampoline

Birthday Parties Ages 18 months and up!

PRESCHOOL CLASSES

18 months - 5 years

Session III April 21st-June 14th Open Gyms Weekly ages 4 through adult

GYMNASTICS COMPETITION AT COBRA

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Weekly yoga, bellydance, NIA and African Dance classes

11:30am 2/2/14

NIA and YogaDance JAM FREE 5:30 February 8th Teen-Adult

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Godnick Adult Center Programs READING AND DISCUSSION DATE/TIME: The fourth Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM. The book for February 25 is “The Widows’ Adventure” by Charles Dickinson.

DANCING COUNTRY LINE DANCE Join us for a fun cardiovascular workout with both new and old-line dances. No experience necessary and no partner needed. INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon DAY: Tuesdays TIME: 9:30 – 10:30 AM FEE: $3 per class or 10 classes for $25

No charge for the meditation.

INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Brown DAY: Friday TIME: 10:30-11:30 AM FEE: $5.00 per class

ADULT SKATE @ GIORGETTI ARENA: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Free for those 55 years and older. Skate rentals are available for $3. Rates for those under 55 are $4/residents and $5/non-residents. What a great way to spend some time with your friends!

Mondays and Thursdays 11:45 AM $3.50 donation for those over 60 and $5.00 for those under

OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

BINGO Mondays and Thursdays at 1:15 PM PARTY BRIDGE Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1:00 PM. The bridge group is always looking for new players.

FIT FOR LIFE: Increase your level of ﬁtness with simple low impact exercise, step, strength work and ﬂexibility. This is not a class for beginners. INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon DAYS: Mondays and Wednesdays TIME: 9:25-10:30 AM FEE: $3 per class or 10 classes for $25

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“Knitting and more” Want to knit or crotchet with a group? Come join us on Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm. Meet new friends, work on personal projects, help with new ones.

EXERCISE PROGRAMS

PRANA YOGA No experience necessary. Gentle movements with body awareness, and breathing exercises to invigorate and relax the body and the mind. Bring a mat or blanket, and wear comfortable clothes. Poses may be done in a chair, or standing. The student is guided to move into a posture only so far as it feels right to her/his body. ALSO: 11:30 am to noon: Introduction to meditation, a variety of styles and techniques.

LUNCHES contact Meals on Wheels at 775-0133 for reservations

MOVIE and SNACKS Once a month we select a different movie and watch it on our TV. The selection for February 12 is “Flight” with Denzel Washington and John Goodman.

GROOVEY GRANNIES LINE DANCE Intermediate line dance, mostly country with a little variety. No partner is needed. The line dance class also includes the option of practicing routines for entertaining residents at the local nursing homes. INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon DAY: Thursday TIME: 9:30 – 10:30 AM FEE: $3 per class or 10 classes for $25

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE PROGRAM Weights are provided. All you need to bring is a bottle of water. Program is provided by RSVP. Please contact RSVP for more information at 775-8220. DAYS: Mondays and Wednesdays DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays TIME: 1:00 – 1:45 PM TIME: 3:30 – 4:15 PM 9:00 - 9:45 AM or 5:30 – 6:15 PM FEE: Free

maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, potatoes, fruit salad, juice and coffee. The fee of $4 is due at time of registration. Please register by Monday, February 24.

SuDoKu: on Wednesday afternoons at two

o’clock. SuDoKu is pure logic requiring no mathematical knowledge or inclination. The classes are free of charge. PINOCHLE We have some people looking to get a Pinochle game going. They would like to play one afternoon during the week. If you are interested in playing stop in the ofﬁce and let Lori know.

MOVERS and SHAKERS Do you have Parkinson’s disease or know someone who does? An exercise group meets every Monday at 2:30 PM. The program of low impact exercise is designed to maintain or improve ﬂexibility, strength, and balance.

WELLNESS FOOTCARE with staff from RAVNAH

DATE: TIME: FEE:

Last Wednesday of every month 12:30 PM till ﬁnished Donation of $10.00

MEALS BRUNCH on Wednesday, February 26, at 11 a.m. The menu will consist of pancakes and

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS AARP TAX AIDE: February 10 through April 15. Free tax counseling and preparation for taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those 60 and older. You do not have to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service. Please call (after February 1st ) for an appointment: Phil Stephan, 773-8931 OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE –2014 Sessions are 1:30 to 3 pm. on Friday afternoons at the Godnick Adult Ctr. Each session includes a talk followed by time for questions & answers, comments & discussion. For non-members the fee for each lecture is $5 at the door.

LOOKING EAST February 7 End Game: Afghanistan with Professor Javed Chaudhri February 14 Steve Zind’s Iran Journal February 2l Japan’s Tipping Point: Crucial Choices in a Post Fukushima World February 28 Turkey: Crossroads of the World with John Haley ART APPRECIATION March 7 All About the Chaffee with Margaret Creed Barrows, Executive Director March 14 Frida Kahlo and the Mexican Muralists with art historian Bob Manning March 21 The Odd Couple: Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin with Bob Manning March 28 The WPA: The Depression and Great Art with Dr. William Tortolano AARP SAFE DRIVING with Sharen Underwood is on Wednesday, April 9, from 11 am to 4 p.m. . Pre-registration is required. Call Sharen Underwood at 235-2132. Fee is $15/members and $20/non-member. SENIOR SEMINAR DAY Sponsored by the Godnick Adult Center and TRIAD on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Watch for more information in the next ﬂyer.

PROJECT SNOW SHOVEL IS BACK! This program is for senior adults who live in Rutland City and need to have their driveways and or personal sidewalks and car cleared after a storm. To qualify you must be physically incapable of shoveling your own snow and financially unable to have snow shoveled. The financial bottom line is we cannot approve applications with household incomes in excess of $25,000.00 for a family of two and $19,500.00 for a single person. Income includes all household income. There is no fee charged for this service. Due to potential demand for this service we may have to limit the number of applicants. You need to fill a request/waiver form. Rutland Recreation & Parks Department Spring 2014 • 11

Putting Elite Athletes Back in the Game… Our Expert Rehab Specialists Help the Best Stay on Top A college varsity lacrosse player, Hannah Wright has always been on top of her game. So when she tore her ACL in practice last spring, Hannah knew she needed the best care possible if she wanted to get back to playing…safely and at peak performance. Hannah chose the orthopaedists and rehabilitation specialists at Rutland Regional for her surgery and physical therapy. Understanding her goal of getting back into game shape, her rehab team created a special program that addressed her specific needs. They helped her heal, get strong and, just as important, stay positive. Now she is confident, resilient and ready for the next season. Go Hannah!

Hannah Wrightt from Rutlland works on sttren ngtheenin ng her knee with Physicall Theraapist Emma Willco ox. Visit www.RRM MC.org to o read mo ore about Hann nah’ss story.

Rutland Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation Services

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