Fall Schedule of Goshen Recreation Department Activities 2011
Just a reminder- to satisfy our town insurance carrier, each participant needs to complete and sign one blanket Emergency Release and Waiver, which will cover the entire academic year. Please complete and return that form to the Goshen Rec. Office. It will be kept on file in the office. In addition, there will be a separate form on the bottom of each specific activity. The activity supervisor should keep this form for the duration of that activity; should emergency transport become necessary, that form should accompany the injured/ill participant to the hospital. Thank you for your prompt attention in this matter.
How do I register for Recreation activities?
- If appropriate, send form to school with your child
- Mail it to 42A North Street, Goshen, CT 06756
- Drop it off at the Rec. Office on the 2nd floor of the town office
Unless otherwise indicated- register through the Rec. Dept. BUT make checks payable to the instructor.
Information about activities for school-aged children is found on the Goshen Center School website. Please take the time to open the information. The school has gone paperless.
Recreation Coordinator Dale Ives office hours are Monday- Thursday 8:30 am-4pm. The best times to reach her are mornings. Her office is on the 2nd floor of the town office. The telephone number is 860-491-2249.
Goshen is Great T-Shirts- the Rec. Office has a variety of colors and sizes for both children and adults at $6.00 each.
Camp Cochipianee T-shirts at $6 and sweatshirts at $22 are also available.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Preschool Play Group- a group of little folks and their caregivers gathers each Monday at Camp Coch lodge from 9:30-11 to socialize. If you would like more information on this free activity, call Korin at 203-768-5268.
Karate for Kids- Family Martial Arts instructor Dean Franco teaches right after school on Mondays from 3:20-4:20 pm in either the gym or cafeteria. Contact Dean at 860-480-2198 or www.familymartialartsct.com for more information.
Cartooning and Drawing Classes- Goshen artist Julio Roman is currently teaching classes at Goshen Center School art room after school. Drawing is held on Tuesdays while Cartooning is offered on Thursdays – both from 3:20-4:20 pm. Call Mr. Roman at 860-618-2051 for more specific information.
Goshen Center School Camera Club- students in grades 4,5 and 6 are invited to participate in a once a month club meeting in 3rd grade teacher Cheryl Martinelli’s classroom on Mondays starting November 21st and running until May. The cost is $10 and includes the development of a photography portfolio.
Abundant Circle- Monika Geerling will be offering her winter edition of her popular handcrafting class in February. Monika can be reached by calling 508-364-3137 or monikag8@msn.com .
Cheerleading Club for 4th Grade Girls- parent Susan Wheeler is in charge of this activity which will begin January 4th and run for 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 3:20-4:30 pm in the school gym. This year the club will cheer at some of the travel team home games. Cost is $4 if you don’t have pom-poms from last season.
Basketball for Grades 2 &3 Girls –Lynn Harmon will be working with these formative players on Thursdays right after school until 4:30 pm. She will start on January 12th and run for six weeks. She hopes to provide a couple friendly scrimmages with other towns as a part of the experience.
Family Skating at Hotchkiss School Rink- details are being finalized for a free 2-hour block of time in February. Call the Rec. Office at 491-2249 for details.
Other Ice Skating Times at Hotchkiss Rink- Sharon Park and Recreation Department invites the public to join the fun on the ice on each Sunday afternoon from 3:30-4:30 pm during January and February. Adults pay $2 while kids skate for only $1.
Ice Skating in Town- the outdoor skating area adjacent to G.C.S. faculty parking lot is maintained by volunteers Edward Perry and Bill Gelormino of Goshen Public Works with an occasional top surface treatment supplied by our volunteer firemen.
Recreational Basketball Time for Boys in Grades 4, 5 & 6- Mike Kelly and Art Ogonoski have volunteered to provide gym time for boys in district #6 who wish to improve their skills and enjoy informal scrimmage times amongst themselves. They meet in the Goshen school gym on Friday evenings from 6-7:30 pm and on Saturdays from 1-3pm.
4th Grade Boy’s Travel Basketball Team- coaches Conrad Collins and Mike Cardello are in charge of this select district #6 squad who practice in Goshen gym on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 pm with home games on 3-5 pm on Saturdays.
5th & 6th Girl’s Travel Teams- Coach Dan Nemergut is running a Red and a White team for girls in district #6. They will be in Goshen gym practicing on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 with their home games played on Sundays from 1-3pm.
Route 44 Boy’s 5th and 6th Travel Team- Jed Coe and Chad Turtoro are at the helm of this competitive squad. They will be using Wamogo as their home base for both practices and games. Lisa Tillmann is managing the team details.
Tuesday Mohawk Ski Program- Steve Romano is the supervisor for this year’s program which has 20 participants. It is scheduled to begin January 3rd and run for 6 weeks.
Friday Ski at Mohawk- Amy Tobin will be heading up this adventure with 10 kids. It will start January 6th and also run for 6 weeks.
ADULT ACTIVITIES:
Goshen Quilters- Thursday mornings from 10-noon a group of quilters meets at the West Wing of the lodge to work on personal projects, create items for charity and learn new quilting skills. Contact Sally Smith at 860-491-3784 for more information or to join this congenial gathering.
Goshen Star Quilter’s Guild- each month on the 2nd Tuesday, this group meets at the lodge at Camp Coch from 7-9pm. Speakers and demonstrations are often a part of these gatherings. The fee is $25 per year. Contact President Mary Ann Hills at 860-491-3126 for more information.
Yoga with Jan Troy- veteran Ansusara Yoga instructor is teaching two classes at Camp Cochipianee. Monday evenings from 6-7:30 the focus will be on strong Level I and Level II students while Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11 will cater to new beginners and Level I participants. Attendance in either class is by permission of the instructor. Contact Jan by calling her at 860-491-4063 or email at saralayoga@optonline.net .
Yoga with Wendy Larsen- each Monday evening instructor Wendy Larsen offers what she describes as “a sane and practical brand of yoga” from 7-8pm in Goshen Center School cafeteria. All levels are welcome and the cost is $12 per class. Questions- call 860-738-9293 or email her at wlarsen9293@charter.net.
Women’s Volleyball- Monday evenings in the Goshen school gym from 7-9 pm ladies gather for informal volleyball games and good fun and socialization. The fee for the entire season is only $35. Lisa Tillmann is again the gal in charge of keeping order.
Men’s Hoops- Chris Martin is this year’s man in charge of pick-up basketball games in Goshen gym on Sunday evenings from 6:30-9:00 and Tuesdays from 6-9 pm. Fee is $35 for the season.
Wednesdays morning’s Level 1 class started in September for existing students or brand new beginners and runs from 9:30-11 am and focuses on the practice of Anusara Basic Principles of Alignment from the inside out. Contact Jan at saralayoga@optonline.net as these classes are ongoing and attendance to both classes will be by permission of the teacher only.
Yoga for Adults-each Monday evening yoga instructor Wendy Larsen offers what she describes as ”a sane and practical brand” of yoga in the Goshen Center School from 7-8pm for $ 12 per class. Classes are on-going. Call her at 860-738-9293 or email her at wlarsen9293@charter.net for more information.
Women’s Volleyball- longtime supervisor Lisa Tillmann and her assistant Vanessa Spino will be in the school gym Monday evenings from 7-9pm starting November 7th. Hopefully the 7pm start time is workable for moms who must feed their families and supervise some homework before setting out for some fun exercise and socialization. Fee for the season is only $35.
Men’s Hoops- men can play open gym pick-up style basketball in the school gym on Sunday and Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 pm from October 16th until early spring for only $35 per season. The $35 for the season must be paid before playing. This year’s supervisor is Chris Martin who can be reached at 860-618-0578.
DAY TRIP
To be announced
EXTENDED STAY TRIPS
Contact Dale Ives at the Rec. Office to request trip brochures.
Mackinac Island – Collette Vacations is offering this 9-day adventure departing from Bradley International Airport on May 4, 2010. Experience Mackinac Island’s charm and explore historical sites from the charm and comfort of a horse-drawn carriage. Learn about Bavarian pretzel making and wine tasting in the quaint town of Frankenmuth. Marvel at the exquisite architecture, breathtaking grounds and fine arts collection of the Fords. The trip highlights include; Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Frankenmuth, Holland Tulip Festival, legendary Grand Hotel Accommodations and Chicago Millennium Park. Cost per person double occupancy is $2,769(with early registration discount) includes 13 meals and transportation to and from Bradley.
*****Join us for a free slide showing of this trip at the Rec. Office on October 24th at 6pm. You must pre-register for this show at 860-491-2249.
Discover Tuscany-this Collette Vacations excursion departs from New York on September 20th and includes 10 days and 13 meals for $2,899 double occupancy. Trip highlights include; Rome, Assisi, Basilica of Saint Francis, Montecatini Tere, Siena, San Gimignano, Winery Tour, Florence and a Tuscan Feast. It features a relaxing stay in Tuscany, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Sample regional wines and enjoy the guided tours using Whisper headsets allowing for better communication with your guides. Optional Cancellation Waiver and Insurance is $220 pp.
A Southern California & Vegas Adventure- this is another Collette Vacation’s trip which will depart from Bradley International on October 12th for 8 days. Sample California’s flavors during a wine tasting, experience a unique ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, delight in the beauty of Southern California, spend time in San Diego and Palm Springs and spend two nights in Las Vegas. Cost per person double occupancy is $1,199(with early registration discount) and includes 11 meals.
The Goshen Recreation Department invites the public to participate in three different 2012 cruise opportunities with the Ship Shop of Friendship Tours.
Southern Caribbean Cruise- board the Norwegian Star on April 15th for a repositioning cruise 13- day adventure. The trip begins with a flight to Tampa, Florida. Travelers will spend 12 nights aboard the Norwegian Star while visiting ports in Ocho Rios, Curacao, Aruba, St Maarten, St Thomas and then New York. A deluxe motorcoach will bring you home from NY.
A $450 per person deposit is required when making a reservation. Inside cabin rate is $1,269 pp double occupancy. Trip protection insurance is strongly recommended. Trip brochure is available at the Goshen Recreation Office but call 1-800- 243-1630 for more specific information.
Canada Cruise- June 3rd -10th is a great time of year for an eight day cruise to Canada. Roundtrip transportation is provided to Boston, where the Carnival Glory is docked. You’ll spend 7 nights onboard with all meals, daily activities, nightly entertainment and even a casino. From “Beantown” you’ll sail to: Portland, Maine, Saint John, New Brunswick, and Halifax, Nova Scotia before returning back to Boston. Inside cabin is only $649 pp twin while balcony rates are $959 pp twin. A $300 deposit is due at time of reservation. Trip protection insurance is recommended. Call the Goshen Recreation Office at 860-491-2249 to request a trip flyer but the Ship Shop at 1-800-243-1630 with trip specific questions.
Mediterranean & Greek Isles Cruise- this 14-day 12 –night excursion departs on October 2nd with roundtrip flights to Barcelona, Spain. The Serenade of the Sea will make stops in Cannes, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Ephesus, Athens, Mykonos and Naples. On board there will be all meals, daily activities, nightly entertainment, a full service spa and a fitness center. Trip costs range from $2,499 with inside cabins to $3,099 with balcony accommodations. Trip protection insurance is strongly recommended. A $500 deposit is due with reservation. Contact Goshen Recreation Dept. for a trip brochure but feel free to call the Ship Shop with any specific trip concerns- 1-800-243-1630.
Dale Ives
Goshen Recreation Coordinator
PARKS AND RECREATION- THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS!
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