Rec. Dept Happenings
Think Spring!! T-ball is all ready in the works for our little folks, and a Big Thank You to Charles and Gail Olsen at Ducci Kitchens for sponsoring T-Ball this season and providing each brand new player with a cap and T-shirt?
Keep your eyes out for T-ball information soon.
Archery classes will be held this Spring by Nanci Howard and Don Patterson. Date and time to be announced soon.
Junior Counselor in Training applications for students in grade 7th, 8th, and 9th, will be available in the Rec. Office March 15th if you would like to work at Camp Cochipianee.
The Girl Scouts celebrated the 100th Birthday of Girl Scouting March 12. They held a promise circle gathering on the Litchfield green with Litchfield and Morris.
~Lisa Tillmann and her Girl Scout Troop are helping to put together the Easter Egg Hunt again this year. It will be Saturday, March 31st, at 10 am sharp at the G.C.S. playground. If there is inclement weather, it will be held in the school gym.
Twirling Classes are being held at the G.C.S. Gym starting Wed. March 7th-April 25th. 3:30-4:30.
Instructor is Kelly Gomes Sedlak, former state, regional and world champion baton twirler, and current TU + NBTA teacher and Judge.
Fishing Derby will be May 12th 8:30-10:30.
The 21st Annual Poppy’s Fishing Derby will be held on East Street South. Kids from Goshen up to the age of 11 can register at the Goshen Rec. office at 491-2249. A free hot breakfast for kids and parents provided by the Goshen Sportsmen will be served starting at 8am. Kids will need to be accompanied by an adult and also bring their own bait and gear.
British Soccer Camp will be held this Spring Break! Ages 6-16, April 16th-20th 9:00-12:00 at Camp Cochipianee Fields. $93 Fee. Register online at www.challengersports.com
Thank you to all who helped to make our Free Family Ice Skating night at Hotchkiss School such a fun night. The 6th grade Yearbook Committee was there to make snack available to the skaters to help support their yearbook. What a wonderful opportunity for the town to be able to skate on such a fine ice skating rink.
A huge shout out to Joe Perry Jr. for keeping the ice rink in town clear of snow so we have been able to enjoy the ice.
The Ski programs are over! A HUGE thank you to Steve Romano for heading the Tuesday program and Amy Tobin for taking charge of the Friday program. Without these generous volunteers, we could not run this program for the children.
Thank you to our travel team Basketball coaches including: 5th and 6th grade girls coached by Dan Nemergut, 4th grade boys coached by Chad Turtoro and Conrad Collins.
5th and 6th grade boys led by Jed Coe and Lisa Tillmann and
7th and 8th grade boys, whose coach is Dwight Rollins.
Thank you to Dr. Mike Kelly and Art Oganoski who offered Informal Basketball Skills to boys in 4th, 5th, & 6th on Friday evenings and Sat. from 1-3pm in the school gym.
Many Thanks to Lynn Harmon for heading up the 2nd and 3rd Grade Basketball! She had 10 girls and 16 boys sign up under her direction. For many of the children, this was their first time on the court and she did an amazing job with them!
Memorial Day Parade will be on Sunday May 27th at 2:00. Line up takes place at 1:45 in the school parking lot. Any questions can be directed to the Parade Marshall, Greg Mitchell at 860-491-2396.
Camp Cochipianee Summer Day Camp will run July 2-August 10. Registration materials will be coming home soon for registration day May 7th starting at 9:00 at the Camp Lodge to sign up for camp. Check in with the Rec. office to see if your child’s health information is up to date.
Senior Happenings
Social Time for Seniors!
Every Tuesday from 1-3 PM Seniors gather at the Church of Christ Fellowship room for a time of games and fun with light refreshments. Sponsored by the Goshen Recreation Department and Goshen Community Care and Hospice. If you need a ride Call 860-491-4673 and they will arrange one for you. This event is ongoing.
Senior Picnic date will be Wednesday, May 30th gather at Camp Coch lodge at 11:30. Lunch will be served at noon. Held rain or shine!!
Please keep an eye out for information on Free Blood Pressure Screenings that will be offered by Nona Williams with the VNA Northwest.
Also we will be holding a Free Health Screening for Cardiac/ Stroke Risks at the Camp by Nurse Jill Musselman. Date and time to be announced.
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Volunteerism, volunteering, volunteer – what are they? The definition of the three begins with “giving up of your time and services to those who may benefit from it” and “a concern for the welfare of others”. It goes on to say “a good deed” and “doing this with no expectation of pay or monetary gain”.
Volunteerism is looking at “what can I put into it”, rather than “what am I going to get out of it”. A volunteer looks outside of themselves – “what can be learned” and “who can be helped”? Volunteering is a rewarding experience - the gratitude, accomplishment and respect one feels.
The influence a volunteer has to offer is an example to others to give up personal time and to help others or the community in some small way. Volunteering has an impact on our community; a good impact and a healthy impact. Volunteers are often the glue that holds a community together.
Goshen is a thriving community and will continue to thrive because of its volunteers in every organization in it.
If you see a volunteer today, be sure to thank him or her. Without their service, we could not run all the amazing programs we do for our town. Always remember volunteers deserve our Respect!
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Tennis anyone? Mark your calendars now! Pinewoods Racquet Club is holding a 2 week Summer Tennis Program.
July 9-13 and July 23-27 Monday - Friday 9:00 - 10:00 am - Ages 5-7, 10:00 - 11:00 am - Ages 8-11 and 11:00 am - Noon - Ages 12-15.
Fee: $45 per week, Minimum of 3 Total~and Maximum of 7 per court
Held at the Goshen Tennis Courts near Town Hall Parking.
British Soccer Camp this summer will be held August 13th-August 17th at Camp Cochipianee. Sign up online at www.challengersports.com before June 29th to receive a free Jersey.
US Sports Institute Multi Sport Camp August 20-24. More information on this camp will be announced soon.
Start collecting those unwanted items for our Town Wide Tag Sale. September 22! $10 registration fee to the Goshen Recreation Department, and we will do all the advertising and publicity for you.
One day boating courses will be held by Mr. Henry Moore at Camp Cochipianee on the following dates. March 24th, April 14th, May 12th, June 9th, and July 7th. They run from 8:30-4:30. Call to register at (860) 491-3547. $50 payable to the instructor. Go to www.promarineed.com for more information on the class.
Pre School Play group- each Monday morning from 9:30-11:00 a group of little folks and their caregivers gather at Camp Coch Lodge. This is a free socializing time. Contact Korin at 203-768-5268 if you are interested.
Karate for Kids- Family Martial Arts instructor Dean Franco is teaching on going classes every Monday in the school gymnasium from 3:20-4:30. Call Dean at 860-480-2198 for specific class info.
Adult Activities
Women’s Volleyball- meets each Monday evening 7-9 pm in the school gym. Thanks to Lisa Tillmann who supervises this activity which will be wrapping up the season March 26th.
Men’s Hoops- men have been able to play pick-up games Tuesday and Sunday evenings in the G.C.S. gym. This program will be coming to an end the end of March.
Yoga with Wendy- Monday evenings in the school cafeteria from 7-8pm with Wendy Larson. $12 per class
Arusara Yoga with Jan Troy- veteran instructor teaches classes at Camp Coch on Mondays and Weds – call her at 860-491-4063 for specific class requirements.
Trips
We currently offer 2 Cruise opportunities
June 3-10 Canada Cruise
Oct 2-15 ~~Mediterranean & Greek Isles Cruise
For more information contact Ship Shop at (860) 243-1630
Mackinac Islands with Collette Vacations from May 4-12
Discover Tuscany- Sept 20-29th also with Collette Vacations.
A Southern California & Vegas Adventure- another Collette vacations offering running Oct. 12-19
* The Southern Caribbean Cruise Sold Out!
Flyers are available in the Rec. Office for all of the trips.
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Help!!!!!
The day camp is in need of a standard, full size refrigerator in working order to store lunches. It does not need to have shelves or racks. If you have one, please contact Dale Ives at the Goshen Recreation Office at (860)-491-2249. Your donation would be most appreciated.
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Dale Ives
Goshen Recreation Coordinator
PARKS AND RECREATION- THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS!
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