RECREATION COMMITTEE
Recreation Director, Cheryl Haas
Windham Recreation 965-1208
Windham Recreation Department
2009 Programs
Windham Recreation’s
Annual Harvest Fest
When: Saturday, October 17th
Where: Griffin Park 1-4 pm
Info: Pumpkin Decorating/Carving Contest (all ages!)
Hosted by PTA; bring your pumpkins to enter in contest from 1-2 pm
Pie Baking Contest (all ages!) Bring an apple pie to enter!
Hosted by Girl Scouts; bring your pies from 1-2 pm; slices for sale after judging.
Pumpkin Art Table
(Compliments of the Windham Garden Club)
Pumpkins, fall décor for sale – Delahunty’s
Baked goods, treats, hot dogs for sale
(portion of proceeds to Windham Women’s Club and Food Pantry)
Clam Chowder Samples
(Compliments of The Weathervane in Salem; while supplies last)
Petting Zoo – 1:45-3:45 pm
Hay Rides @ Griffin Park - 1-3 pm
Mad Science "Spooktacular" Show 2 pm
Kiddie Costume Parade 2:45 pm
(Hosted by MOM’s Club; they also will be collecting non-perishable items for food pantry)
Trick-or-Treating @ Griffin Park 3 pm
(Compliments of local businesses!)
For more information, contact the Recreation Office at 965-1208 or
by e-mail at Recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.com
Windham Recreation Department 965-1208
Fall Programs 2008
Kindermusik ® for ages 2-4 ABC Music and Me ™
When: Wednesdays, Sept 3,10,17,24 at 10:15 am
-ORMondays,
November 3,10,17,24 at 10 am
Where: Windham Senior Center
Fee: $60/child for the four weeks (includes instruction and take-home materials)
Deadline: 2 weeks prior, unless spaces fill!
Note: You can sign up for one session or both! Please note session when registering.
Resistance Training for Adults
When: Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 3-October 10
Time: 8:45 am – 9:30 am
Where: Windham Senior Center
Fee: $50/for the 6 week session (12 classes)
Deadline: August 22nd
Tot Time
When: Monday, September 8th, Monday October 27th, Friday Dec. 12th
Time: 10 am
Where: Griffin Park (by Multi-Use Building) – except Dec 12 – at Sr. Ctr
Rain Site: Windham Senior Center
Info: You do not need to pre-register; join us for stories, songs, and fun!
Tot Soccer-for ages 3 & 4
When: Friday, September 12th or
Tuesday, September 23rd or
Wednesday, October 8th
Time: 10 – 10:30 am OR 10:35-11:05 am
Where: Griffin Park (no program if rain)
Fee: $3/child per day
Deadline: September 2nd (please note – days may fill up quickly!)
Note: Pre-registration a must! You can sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 of the days.
Please note specific day(s) when registering. Wear sneakers!
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Chair Yoga for Adults/Seniors
When: Tuesdays, September 9 through December 9 (no class November 11)
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Where: Windham Senior Center
Fee: $30/resident; $35/non-resident
Trip to Foster’s Clambake in York Harbor, ME
When: Tuesday, September 16th
Time: 9:30-3:30 pm
Fee: $45 (includes meal, tax, tip, entertainment, transportation)
Deadline: September 2nd
Foxwoods Trip for Adults
When: Wednesday, September 17th
Time: 7 am – 7 pm (leaves from Park and Ride by Shaw’s)
Fee: $25/person (includes motor coach and food/Keno vouchers)
Deadline: September 5th; you must pre-register for this trip
Mom & Tot Yoga for ages 2-4
When: Friday, September 26th or
Friday, October 17th
Time: 10 am – 11 am
Where: Windham Senior Center
Fee: $6/class (includes mom and child!); or $10 for both classes
Deadline: One week prior, unless spaces fill! Space is limited!
Note: You can sign up for one class or both! Join us for an hour of fun and play as we introduce
yoga to you and your child. During this class, moms, dads or caregivers will have the opportunity to learn basic yoga poses
that are sure to put a smile on everyone's face! We'll also experience using yoga with stories and as a parent/caregiver,
you will learn creative new ways to read books with your children. Come prepared to watch your child get the "sillies out"
and then magically transform themselves into beautiful butterflies!
Adult Yoga for Beginners – Everything you wanted to know about yoga- but were afraid to ask!
When: Thursday, October 2nd
Time: 9:30 am
Where: Windham Town Hall
Fee: $5/person
Deadline: September 25th
Info: Always wanted to try yoga but not sure it's right for you? This is the perfect place to begin. We will
start with a brief introduction including the history of western yoga and the many different types of yoga offered.
Then we will introduce a basic Sun Salutation, beginner yoga poses, and some breathing techniques. We will end with
an opportunity for questions and answers. This is your chance to find out what yoga is all about. Please wear comfortable
clothing and bring a mat if you have one. Appropriate for all ages/abilities.
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Toddler Hike-n-Seek for up to age 5
When: Thursday, October 2nd
Where: Windham Rail Trail (Depot Rd.)
Time: 10 am
Rain date: Friday, October 3rd
Info: Join us for a fun walk and scavenger hunt.
A is for Apple - for ages 2-5
When: Wednesday, October 15th
Where: Windham Senior Center
Time: 10:15 am
Fee: $6/child; $10/max. family
Deadline: October 5th
Information: Join Windham Resident and Registered Dietitian Noreen Gallo for some fun fall
activities! Come make some yummy apple muffins with your child and learn about preschool nutrition
at the same time! Children will get a chance to bake and taste and listen to a fun fall story while
the moms can get the information that they need to be sure their kids are eating right!
Annual Harvest Fest and Pumpkin Decorating Contest
When: Saturday, October 18th
Time: 2:00-4:30 pm
Where: Griffin Park
Info: Join us for hay rides, pumpkin decorating contest, petting zoo, music with Scott
Kepnes, Windham Women’s Club bake sale, costume parade, and more!
Rain Site: Center School
‘The Beat Goes On’ with Miss Donna for ages 1-4
When: Monday, October 20th
Time: 10 am
Where: Windham Senior Center
Fee: $6/child; $10/max. family
Deadline: One week prior, unless spaces fill!
Info: Join Miss Donna for music, movement, and fun!
Cooking with Kids – for ages 2 ˝ - 5 – ‘Halloween Treats’
When: Friday, October 24th
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Windham Senior Center
Fee: $6/child; $10/max. family
Deadline: October 1st (unless spaces fill prior.)
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Parent/Child Crafts with Rebecca
When: Fridays, October 31, Nov. 7,14,21
Time: 10 am
Ages: 2 ˝ - 5
Where: Windham Senior Center
Fee: $60 total for parent- child; $85/parent-2 children
Deadline: October 1st (unless spaces fill prior.)
Info: Join Rebecca from Arts Express and come and share your creative spirit with
your child in this fun family class. Make exciting projects out of materials like clay, paint,
foam, and recycled materials. Fee includes four weeks of class and materials.
Ladies Nite Out – Make an Apple Pie!
When: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Windham Town Hall
Fee: $10/person; or $15 for two if you sign up with a friend!
Deadline: October 23rd
Note: Join Jennifer for a great time! Bring your own pie dish. You can either freeze
it or eat it right away. Don’t miss this!
Kiddie Crafts for ages 2 ˝ -5
When: Wednesday, November 19th (Thanksgiving theme)
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Windham Senior Center
Fee: $6/child; $10/max. family (includes a snack!)
Deadline: One week prior, unless spaces fill!
For information on Yoga held at the Town Hall on Tuesdays (10:45 am) or Saturday mornings-(8am)
contact Heather at 437-3785.
For information on Extreme Fitness Boot Camp, contact Joe at 289-3088.
For information on Saturday Beach Yoga, call Amy at 425-8195.
To register for programs, contact the Recreation Office at 965-1208 or by e-mail at
Recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.com Payment/Registration form due at the time of
registration!
Mark Your Calendars
Annual Tree Lighting Festivities – Saturday, December 6th
Annual Senior Christmas Party – Wednesday, December 10th