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Thursday April 18, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    FRC Use
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Senior Center Daily Lunch - 04.18.24 Beer battered cod, roasted potatoes, vegetables, roll & dessert
Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. Decaf coffee or tea is available. We will include juice with your meal and feel free to bring your own water bottle/drink.Please help us plan ahead, try to order your meals at the beginning of each week. Online registration will close the evening prior to the meal being served. Please call with any questions. The cost of each meal is $4.00 beginning January 1, 2023. Masks are recommended but not required.*CAUTION*Individuals with food allergies please take notice.Food prepared by this establishment may have been cooked with or come in contact with the following allergens:- Milk/ Dairy- Eggs- Wheat- Soy/ Soybean- Peanuts- Tree Nuts- Fish- Shellfish- Sesame 
 
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM    Senior Center Cardio Drumming! - Senior Cardio Drumming
What is cardio drumming? It brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, and an exercise ball stand to create one of the most fun workouts you'll ever do. Using the exercise ball and the floor as your drum, and mixing in fun moves, cardio drumming turns keeping a rhythm to music into a workout you won't want to stop.Cardio drumming can be done while standing or sitting in a chair. Join us for this fun activity! 
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Senior Center Wellness Programs - Ask A Nurse- East Shore District Health Dept
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Yoga to Release the Week - Yoga to Release the Week
Appropriate for all ages and levels. A fluid (vinyasa) class taught with basic foundation poses, alignment and options for the beginner students, as well as, seasoned practitioners. This class will focus on releasing the stress of your busy week in both the mind and body leaving all students with more space to breathe, ease in their body and calm in their mind. All classes will be specifically designed to the students’ needs who are attending.Instructed by:Brianne Barrett
 
Friday April 19, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga
Join instructor Brianne Barrett for a gentle yoga class designed to softly open tight areas of the body while strengthening muscles and reinforcing balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques will be taught to assist in releasing stress and finding mental clarity. Much of this class is taught on the floor with very little transitioning between standing and sitting. The use of props serves to make the yoga poses more accessible to those attending the class. This class is supportive of people working with injuries or chronic conditions. This practice is suitable for all ages and levels.Instructed by:Brianne Barrett
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Senior Center Daily Lunch - 04.19.24 French bread pizza, salad & dessert
Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. Decaf coffee or tea is available. We will include juice with your meal and feel free to bring your own water bottle/drink.Please help us plan ahead, try to order your meals at the beginning of each week. Online registration will close the evening prior to the meal being served. Please call with any questions. The cost of each meal is $4.00 beginning January 1, 2023. Masks are recommended but not required.*CAUTION*Individuals with food allergies please take notice.Food prepared by this establishment may have been cooked with or come in contact with the following allergens:- Milk/ Dairy- Eggs- Wheat- Soy/ Soybean- Peanuts- Tree Nuts- Fish- Shellfish- Sesame 
 
Saturday April 20, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM    Tball Games
 
Monday April 22, 2024
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Senior Center Arts & Crafts - Seed Planting
Express your creative side by joining us to make many different arts & crafts!
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Senior Center Daily Lunch - 04.22.24 Sausage & peppers sub, 3 bean salad & dessert
Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. Decaf coffee or tea is available. We will include juice with your meal and feel free to bring your own water bottle/drink.Please help us plan ahead, try to order your meals at the beginning of each week. Online registration will close the evening prior to the meal being served. Please call with any questions. The cost of each meal is $4.00 beginning January 1, 2023. Masks are recommended but not required.*CAUTION*Individuals with food allergies please take notice.Food prepared by this establishment may have been cooked with or come in contact with the following allergens:- Milk/ Dairy- Eggs- Wheat- Soy/ Soybean- Peanuts- Tree Nuts- Fish- Shellfish- Sesame 
 
2:45 PM - 5:30 PM    After School R.E.C. Crew - After School R.E.C. Crew (April)
North Branford Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce that the After School R.E.C. Crew is back for the 2023-24 school year!Our program is held at the Stanley T. Williams Community Center for grades K-5. Students will be walked over from TVES and bus transportation will be available from Jerome Harrison Elementary School.The program will be offered Mondays & Wednesdays until 5:30 p.m. and the half days on various Wednesdays will be accommodated. All questions can be directed to Kerry Haynes at khaynes@northbranfordct.govOur program provides a safe environment where kids can: Receive homework support Engage in recreational activities Enhance social/emotional development Most importantly HAVE FUN!
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Girl Scout Meeting
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
Tuesday April 23, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    FRC Use
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Toddler Tuesday - Open Playtime - Toddler Tuesday - Open Playtime
Open Playtime is a great opportunity for all children ages 2 and up to learn, play, and make friends. Join us for this parent-supervised indoor playtime and let your child explore our gymnasium every Tuesday morning!*Please register in advanceBenefits of open playtime include: Increased socialization with other children Play-based activities to build physical and cognitive skills  Positive, shared fun between parents and their children  
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center Chair Yoga - Senior Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is done while sitting. Some poses will also be done standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga helps build strength, improve coordination, and creates a kind of moving meditation that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves mental clarity. Instructed by: Sharon Bailey 
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center Cornhole - Senior Cornhole 04.23.24
Have fun playing Cornhole with your friends! This is a rain or shine event. Please register. Masks are no longer required but encouraged.
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Senior Center Daily Lunch - 04.23.24 Ground beef & gravy over mashed potatoes, vegetables, rustic roll & dessert
Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. Decaf coffee or tea is available. We will include juice with your meal and feel free to bring your own water bottle/drink.Please help us plan ahead, try to order your meals at the beginning of each week. Online registration will close the evening prior to the meal being served. Please call with any questions. The cost of each meal is $4.00 beginning January 1, 2023. Masks are recommended but not required.*CAUTION*Individuals with food allergies please take notice.Food prepared by this establishment may have been cooked with or come in contact with the following allergens:- Milk/ Dairy- Eggs- Wheat- Soy/ Soybean- Peanuts- Tree Nuts- Fish- Shellfish- Sesame 
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Tai Chi Chuan - Qigong - Tai Chi Chuan
Who: Ages 18+ Where: STW Community Center, Tuesday eveningInstructor: Richard Dicine  Description: Bring balance and harmony to your life while you strengthen your body in this traditional T’ai Chi Ch’uan class. Taught by an instructor with 30 years of martial arts experience and a Gold Medal Winner of the T’ai Chi Ch’uan nationals. Students practice relaxation, balance and flexibility while learning to understand the body/mind relationship.
 
Wednesday April 24, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center Get Fit - Get Fit
Who: AdultsInstructor: Vicky StrukWhether you’ve joined other group fitness classes or you are trying it out for the first time, you can customize this class to meet your individual needs. Improve your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in an easy-to-follow workout.*Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle. 
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Senior Center Daily Lunch - 04.24.24 Chicken, potatoes & peas, salad, warm roll & dessert
Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. Decaf coffee or tea is available. We will include juice with your meal and feel free to bring your own water bottle/drink.Please help us plan ahead, try to order your meals at the beginning of each week. Online registration will close the evening prior to the meal being served. Please call with any questions. The cost of each meal is $4.00 beginning January 1, 2023. Masks are recommended but not required.*CAUTION*Individuals with food allergies please take notice.Food prepared by this establishment may have been cooked with or come in contact with the following allergens:- Milk/ Dairy- Eggs- Wheat- Soy/ Soybean- Peanuts- Tree Nuts- Fish- Shellfish- Sesame 
 
2:45 PM - 5:30 PM    After School R.E.C. Crew - After School R.E.C. Crew (April)
North Branford Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce that the After School R.E.C. Crew is back for the 2023-24 school year!Our program is held at the Stanley T. Williams Community Center for grades K-5. Students will be walked over from TVES and bus transportation will be available from Jerome Harrison Elementary School.The program will be offered Mondays & Wednesdays until 5:30 p.m. and the half days on various Wednesdays will be accommodated. All questions can be directed to Kerry Haynes at khaynes@northbranfordct.govOur program provides a safe environment where kids can: Receive homework support Engage in recreational activities Enhance social/emotional development Most importantly HAVE FUN!
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball - Adult Beginner Pickleball
Instructor: Toby Neubig, PPA Certified InstructorHave you been hearing about pickleball and wondered what exactly people are talking about? Here's your chance to check out the fastest growing sport in the country! Learn the basics and get in on the fun! With elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, this paddle and ball sport is played on a smaller sized tennis court. Pickleball is enjoyed all over the world by athletes of every age and ability level. Anyone can learn to play this game!Adult Pickleball 101We'll focus on  fundamentals of pickleball including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. By the end of this clinic, players will be ready to join in on the fun at their local courts!*NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Pickleball 201We will put all the skills covered in Pickleball 101 into practice including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 90 minute class will increase your confidence, knowledge and over pickleball skills!NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*KIDS* Beginner Pickleball Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making it perfect for children! We will practice swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 1 hour class is the perfect introduction to pickleball! *NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Coached Play  For experienced players who are currently playing the game, want to sharpen their skills and incorporate the strategies of more advanced play. Each week will begin with a drill and transition into coached play in game situations to cover mechanics, proper court position and shot selection. Let's add some new tools to your toolbox to help you to better enjoy the game and to play competitively against any type of player.
 
Thursday April 25, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    FRC Use
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center BINGO - Bingo 04.25.24
Come join us for BINGO every Thursday from 10:30am-11:30am! Cards are 50 cents per card.Double Bingo days are $1 per card.
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Senior Center Daily Lunch - 04.25.24 American chop suey, salad, & dessert
Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. Decaf coffee or tea is available. We will include juice with your meal and feel free to bring your own water bottle/drink.Please help us plan ahead, try to order your meals at the beginning of each week. Online registration will close the evening prior to the meal being served. Please call with any questions. The cost of each meal is $4.00 beginning January 1, 2023. Masks are recommended but not required.*CAUTION*Individuals with food allergies please take notice.Food prepared by this establishment may have been cooked with or come in contact with the following allergens:- Milk/ Dairy- Eggs- Wheat- Soy/ Soybean- Peanuts- Tree Nuts- Fish- Shellfish- Sesame 
 
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM    Senior Center Cardio Drumming! - Senior Cardio Drumming
What is cardio drumming? It brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, and an exercise ball stand to create one of the most fun workouts you'll ever do. Using the exercise ball and the floor as your drum, and mixing in fun moves, cardio drumming turns keeping a rhythm to music into a workout you won't want to stop.Cardio drumming can be done while standing or sitting in a chair. Join us for this fun activity! 
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Yoga to Release the Week - Yoga to Release the Week
Appropriate for all ages and levels. A fluid (vinyasa) class taught with basic foundation poses, alignment and options for the beginner students, as well as, seasoned practitioners. This class will focus on releasing the stress of your busy week in both the mind and body leaving all students with more space to breathe, ease in their body and calm in their mind. All classes will be specifically designed to the students’ needs who are attending.Instructed by:Brianne Barrett
 
Friday April 26, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Center Get Strong - Get Strong
Get Strong with Vicky StrukImprove your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in an easy-to-follow workout with upbeat music. This class will get you moving and feeling good with the use of weights, resistance bands, maracas, and exercise balls. Customize this class to meet your individual needs.You pick two! This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am. You can choose to attend 2 classes per week for a total of 16 classes in an 8 week session.Don’t want to attend 2 classes per week? Our drop-in fee is $5 per class.*Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle to each class. 
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga
Join instructor Brianne Barrett for a gentle yoga class designed to softly open tight areas of the body while strengthening muscles and reinforcing balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques will be taught to assist in releasing stress and finding mental clarity. Much of this class is taught on the floor with very little transitioning between standing and sitting. The use of props serves to make the yoga poses more accessible to those attending the class. This class is supportive of people working with injuries or chronic conditions. This practice is suitable for all ages and levels.Instructed by:Brianne Barrett
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Senior Center Daily Lunch - 04.26.24 Blueberry pancakes, bacon, muffin, fruit & dessert
Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. Decaf coffee or tea is available. We will include juice with your meal and feel free to bring your own water bottle/drink.Please help us plan ahead, try to order your meals at the beginning of each week. Online registration will close the evening prior to the meal being served. Please call with any questions. The cost of each meal is $4.00 beginning January 1, 2023. Masks are recommended but not required.*CAUTION*Individuals with food allergies please take notice.Food prepared by this establishment may have been cooked with or come in contact with the following allergens:- Milk/ Dairy- Eggs- Wheat- Soy/ Soybean- Peanuts- Tree Nuts- Fish- Shellfish- Sesame 
 
Saturday April 27, 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Junk in Your Trunk - Junk in your trunk - Spring
 
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM    Tball Games
 
Monday April 29, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Senior Center Mohegan Sun Bus Trip - April Mohegan Sun
Let's go to Mohegan Sun!Transportation to the Senior Center is not provided. If you are meeting at the STW Community Center, we will be leaving here at 8:00 a.m.If you are meeting at Branford Stop & Shop, please be there by 8:15 a.m.Drop off and pick up at Mohegan Sun is at Sunrise Square.Please be back on the bus by 2:30 p.m. for departure from Mohegan Sun.Per Mohegan Sun, the buses are not being greeted by staff and no packages are being issued out. 
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Center Get Strong - Get Strong
Get Strong with Vicky StrukImprove your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in an easy-to-follow workout with upbeat music. This class will get you moving and feeling good with the use of weights, resistance bands, maracas, and exercise balls. Customize this class to meet your individual needs.You pick two! This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am. You can choose to attend 2 classes per week for a total of 16 classes in an 8 week session.Don’t want to attend 2 classes per week? Our drop-in fee is $5 per class.*Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle to each class. 
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Senior Center Daily Lunch - 04.29.24 Cavatelli & broccoli with creamy garlic sauce, salad, rustic roll & dessert
Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. Decaf coffee or tea is available. We will include juice with your meal and feel free to bring your own water bottle/drink.Please help us plan ahead, try to order your meals at the beginning of each week. Online registration will close the evening prior to the meal being served. Please call with any questions. The cost of each meal is $4.00 beginning January 1, 2023. Masks are recommended but not required.*CAUTION*Individuals with food allergies please take notice.Food prepared by this establishment may have been cooked with or come in contact with the following allergens:- Milk/ Dairy- Eggs- Wheat- Soy/ Soybean- Peanuts- Tree Nuts- Fish- Shellfish- Sesame 
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
Tuesday April 30, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    FRC Use
 
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Safe Boating/Personal Watercraft Class - Safe Boating/Personal Watercraft Class
A complete, basic, safe boating certification course taught in three evenings. With successful completion of this basic safe boating class students will be able to obtain a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation, enabling them to operate recreational vessels up to 65 feet in length, including Jet Skis. State-certified instructors go over topics such as: choosing the right boat, equipment requirements, state boating laws, safety regulations, navigation rules, buoy systems, trailering, safe fueling, weather, accident prevention, special topics and much more. This class can be taken by anyone 12 years or older. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.All students must bring their Conservation Identification number to the class. Students who have a fishing or hunting license will find the Conservation ID number on their license. Students who do not have a fishing or hunting license can create a free Conservation ID number at https://ct.aspirafocus.com/internetsales.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Toddler Tuesday - Open Playtime - Toddler Tuesday - Open Playtime
Open Playtime is a great opportunity for all children ages 2 and up to learn, play, and make friends. Join us for this parent-supervised indoor playtime and let your child explore our gymnasium every Tuesday morning!*Please register in advanceBenefits of open playtime include: Increased socialization with other children Play-based activities to build physical and cognitive skills  Positive, shared fun between parents and their children  
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center Chair Yoga - Senior Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is done while sitting. Some poses will also be done standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga helps build strength, improve coordination, and creates a kind of moving meditation that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves mental clarity. Instructed by: Sharon Bailey 
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center Cornhole - Senior Cornhole 04.30.24
Have fun playing Cornhole with your friends! This is a rain or shine event. Please register. Masks are no longer required but encouraged.
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Senior Center Daily Lunch - 04.30.24 Reuben sandwich on rye, pickles, chips & dessert
Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. Decaf coffee or tea is available. We will include juice with your meal and feel free to bring your own water bottle/drink.Please help us plan ahead, try to order your meals at the beginning of each week. Online registration will close the evening prior to the meal being served. Please call with any questions. The cost of each meal is $4.00 beginning January 1, 2023. Masks are recommended but not required.*CAUTION*Individuals with food allergies please take notice.Food prepared by this establishment may have been cooked with or come in contact with the following allergens:- Milk/ Dairy- Eggs- Wheat- Soy/ Soybean- Peanuts- Tree Nuts- Fish- Shellfish- Sesame 
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Senior Center Wellness Programs - All about Diabetes- East Shore District Health Dept
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Tai Chi Chuan - Qigong - Tai Chi Chuan
Who: Ages 18+ Where: STW Community Center, Tuesday eveningInstructor: Richard Dicine  Description: Bring balance and harmony to your life while you strengthen your body in this traditional T’ai Chi Ch’uan class. Taught by an instructor with 30 years of martial arts experience and a Gold Medal Winner of the T’ai Chi Ch’uan nationals. Students practice relaxation, balance and flexibility while learning to understand the body/mind relationship.
 
Wednesday May 1, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Center Get Strong - Get Strong
Get Strong with Vicky StrukImprove your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in an easy-to-follow workout with upbeat music. This class will get you moving and feeling good with the use of weights, resistance bands, maracas, and exercise balls. Customize this class to meet your individual needs.You pick two! This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am. You can choose to attend 2 classes per week for a total of 16 classes in an 8 week session.Don’t want to attend 2 classes per week? Our drop-in fee is $5 per class.*Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle to each class. 
 
12:45 PM - 5:30 PM    After School R.E.C. Crew - After School R.E.C. Crew (May)
North Branford Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce that the After School R.E.C. Crew is back for the 2023-24 school year!Our program is held at the Stanley T. Williams Community Center for grades K-5. Students will be walked over from TVES and bus transportation will be available from Jerome Harrison Elementary School.The program will be offered Mondays & Wednesdays until 5:30 p.m. and the half days on various Wednesdays will be accommodated. All questions can be directed to Kerry Haynes at khaynes@northbranfordct.govOur program provides a safe environment where kids can: Receive homework support Engage in recreational activities Enhance social/emotional development Most importantly HAVE FUN!
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Mary's Culinary Classes - Super Mario Cooking Class - Toadstool Personal Pizza & Mario and Princess Peach Cupcakes
Explore, create, and learn basic cooking techniques with Mary Amter! This unique, hands on Culinary experience will engage children in preparing their own delicious creations. Ages 5-14STW Community Center • Various evenings 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Cost $40/$45 per class
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball - Adult Beginner Pickleball
Instructor: Toby Neubig, PPA Certified InstructorHave you been hearing about pickleball and wondered what exactly people are talking about? Here's your chance to check out the fastest growing sport in the country! Learn the basics and get in on the fun! With elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, this paddle and ball sport is played on a smaller sized tennis court. Pickleball is enjoyed all over the world by athletes of every age and ability level. Anyone can learn to play this game!Adult Pickleball 101We'll focus on  fundamentals of pickleball including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. By the end of this clinic, players will be ready to join in on the fun at their local courts!*NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Pickleball 201We will put all the skills covered in Pickleball 101 into practice including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 90 minute class will increase your confidence, knowledge and over pickleball skills!NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*KIDS* Beginner Pickleball Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making it perfect for children! We will practice swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 1 hour class is the perfect introduction to pickleball! *NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Coached Play  For experienced players who are currently playing the game, want to sharpen their skills and incorporate the strategies of more advanced play. Each week will begin with a drill and transition into coached play in game situations to cover mechanics, proper court position and shot selection. Let's add some new tools to your toolbox to help you to better enjoy the game and to play competitively against any type of player.
 
Thursday May 2, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center BINGO - Bingo 05.02.24
Come join us for BINGO every Thursday from 10:30am-11:30am! Cards are 50 cents per card.Double Bingo days are $1 per card.
 
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM    Senior Center Cardio Drumming! - Senior Cardio Drumming
What is cardio drumming? It brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, and an exercise ball stand to create one of the most fun workouts you'll ever do. Using the exercise ball and the floor as your drum, and mixing in fun moves, cardio drumming turns keeping a rhythm to music into a workout you won't want to stop.Cardio drumming can be done while standing or sitting in a chair. Join us for this fun activity! 
 
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Guitar 101 - Guitar 101
Learning the fundamentals of guitar will help you develop a greater appreciation for music - and it's a lot of FUN! Topics covered include notes, right/left hand technique, beats, chords/chord theory, and basic song structure. *Class is intended for students with little or no instrumental experience.Instructor: Carl FazzioEquipment:*Please bring a guitar (style is unimportant; acoustic or classical, even electric - if student brings an electric, an amp is NOT required).*Notebook and pen to take notes. 
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Yoga to Release the Week - Yoga to Release the Week
Appropriate for all ages and levels. A fluid (vinyasa) class taught with basic foundation poses, alignment and options for the beginner students, as well as, seasoned practitioners. This class will focus on releasing the stress of your busy week in both the mind and body leaving all students with more space to breathe, ease in their body and calm in their mind. All classes will be specifically designed to the students’ needs who are attending.Instructed by:Brianne Barrett
 
Friday May 3, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Center Get Strong - Get Strong
Get Strong with Vicky StrukImprove your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in an easy-to-follow workout with upbeat music. This class will get you moving and feeling good with the use of weights, resistance bands, maracas, and exercise balls. Customize this class to meet your individual needs.You pick two! This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am. You can choose to attend 2 classes per week for a total of 16 classes in an 8 week session.Don’t want to attend 2 classes per week? Our drop-in fee is $5 per class.*Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle to each class. 
 
Saturday May 4, 2024
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Pickleball - Adult Beginner Pickleball- Saturday
Instructor: Toby Neubig, PPA Certified InstructorHave you been hearing about pickleball and wondered what exactly people are talking about? Here's your chance to check out the fastest growing sport in the country! Learn the basics and get in on the fun! With elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, this paddle and ball sport is played on a smaller sized tennis court. Pickleball is enjoyed all over the world by athletes of every age and ability level. Anyone can learn to play this game!Adult Pickleball 101We'll focus on  fundamentals of pickleball including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. By the end of this clinic, players will be ready to join in on the fun at their local courts!*NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Pickleball 201We will put all the skills covered in Pickleball 101 into practice including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 90 minute class will increase your confidence, knowledge and over pickleball skills!NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*KIDS* Beginner Pickleball Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making it perfect for children! We will practice swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 1 hour class is the perfect introduction to pickleball! *NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Coached Play  For experienced players who are currently playing the game, want to sharpen their skills and incorporate the strategies of more advanced play. Each week will begin with a drill and transition into coached play in game situations to cover mechanics, proper court position and shot selection. Let's add some new tools to your toolbox to help you to better enjoy the game and to play competitively against any type of player.
 
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM    Tball Games
 
Sunday May 5, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Private Party
 
Monday May 6, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Center Get Strong - Get Strong
Get Strong with Vicky StrukImprove your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in an easy-to-follow workout with upbeat music. This class will get you moving and feeling good with the use of weights, resistance bands, maracas, and exercise balls. Customize this class to meet your individual needs.You pick two! This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am. You can choose to attend 2 classes per week for a total of 16 classes in an 8 week session.Don’t want to attend 2 classes per week? Our drop-in fee is $5 per class.*Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle to each class. 
 
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM    Senior Center Bocce - Senior Center Bocce
Come play Bocce with us at STW Community Center! Every Monday at 10:30 am.Bring your own bocce balls or use the ones provided.
 
2:45 PM - 5:30 PM    After School R.E.C. Crew - After School R.E.C. Crew (May)
North Branford Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce that the After School R.E.C. Crew is back for the 2023-24 school year!Our program is held at the Stanley T. Williams Community Center for grades K-5. Students will be walked over from TVES and bus transportation will be available from Jerome Harrison Elementary School.The program will be offered Mondays & Wednesdays until 5:30 p.m. and the half days on various Wednesdays will be accommodated. All questions can be directed to Kerry Haynes at khaynes@northbranfordct.govOur program provides a safe environment where kids can: Receive homework support Engage in recreational activities Enhance social/emotional development Most importantly HAVE FUN!
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    PoCo Meeting
 
Tuesday May 7, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center Chair Yoga - Senior Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is done while sitting. Some poses will also be done standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga helps build strength, improve coordination, and creates a kind of moving meditation that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves mental clarity. Instructed by: Sharon Bailey 
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center Cornhole - Senior Cornhole 05.07.24
Have fun playing Cornhole with your friends! This is a rain or shine event. Please register. Masks are no longer required but encouraged.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Senior Center Presentations - Meteors with Mark
Join us at the Senior Center for some wonderful and educational presentations!
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
Wednesday May 8, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Center Get Strong - Get Strong
Get Strong with Vicky StrukImprove your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in an easy-to-follow workout with upbeat music. This class will get you moving and feeling good with the use of weights, resistance bands, maracas, and exercise balls. Customize this class to meet your individual needs.You pick two! This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am. You can choose to attend 2 classes per week for a total of 16 classes in an 8 week session.Don’t want to attend 2 classes per week? Our drop-in fee is $5 per class.*Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle to each class. 
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Senior Center BINGO - Afternoon Double Bingo 05.08.24
Come join us for BINGO every Thursday from 10:30am-11:30am! Cards are 50 cents per card.Double Bingo days are $1 per card.
 
2:45 PM - 5:30 PM    After School R.E.C. Crew - After School R.E.C. Crew (May)
North Branford Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce that the After School R.E.C. Crew is back for the 2023-24 school year!Our program is held at the Stanley T. Williams Community Center for grades K-5. Students will be walked over from TVES and bus transportation will be available from Jerome Harrison Elementary School.The program will be offered Mondays & Wednesdays until 5:30 p.m. and the half days on various Wednesdays will be accommodated. All questions can be directed to Kerry Haynes at khaynes@northbranfordct.govOur program provides a safe environment where kids can: Receive homework support Engage in recreational activities Enhance social/emotional development Most importantly HAVE FUN!
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Girl Scout cooking class
 
Thursday May 9, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Safe Boating/Personal Watercraft Class - Safe Boating/Personal Watercraft Class
A complete, basic, safe boating certification course taught in three evenings. With successful completion of this basic safe boating class students will be able to obtain a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation, enabling them to operate recreational vessels up to 65 feet in length, including Jet Skis. State-certified instructors go over topics such as: choosing the right boat, equipment requirements, state boating laws, safety regulations, navigation rules, buoy systems, trailering, safe fueling, weather, accident prevention, special topics and much more. This class can be taken by anyone 12 years or older. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.All students must bring their Conservation Identification number to the class. Students who have a fishing or hunting license will find the Conservation ID number on their license. Students who do not have a fishing or hunting license can create a free Conservation ID number at https://ct.aspirafocus.com/internetsales.
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center BINGO - Bingo 05.09.24
Come join us for BINGO every Thursday from 10:30am-11:30am! Cards are 50 cents per card.Double Bingo days are $1 per card.
 
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM    Senior Center Cardio Drumming! - Senior Cardio Drumming
What is cardio drumming? It brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, and an exercise ball stand to create one of the most fun workouts you'll ever do. Using the exercise ball and the floor as your drum, and mixing in fun moves, cardio drumming turns keeping a rhythm to music into a workout you won't want to stop.Cardio drumming can be done while standing or sitting in a chair. Join us for this fun activity! 
 
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Guitar 101 - Guitar 101
Learning the fundamentals of guitar will help you develop a greater appreciation for music - and it's a lot of FUN! Topics covered include notes, right/left hand technique, beats, chords/chord theory, and basic song structure. *Class is intended for students with little or no instrumental experience.Instructor: Carl FazzioEquipment:*Please bring a guitar (style is unimportant; acoustic or classical, even electric - if student brings an electric, an amp is NOT required).*Notebook and pen to take notes. 
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
Friday May 10, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Center Get Strong - Get Strong
Get Strong with Vicky StrukImprove your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in an easy-to-follow workout with upbeat music. This class will get you moving and feeling good with the use of weights, resistance bands, maracas, and exercise balls. Customize this class to meet your individual needs.You pick two! This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am. You can choose to attend 2 classes per week for a total of 16 classes in an 8 week session.Don’t want to attend 2 classes per week? Our drop-in fee is $5 per class.*Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle to each class. 
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga
Join instructor Brianne Barrett for a gentle yoga class designed to softly open tight areas of the body while strengthening muscles and reinforcing balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques will be taught to assist in releasing stress and finding mental clarity. Much of this class is taught on the floor with very little transitioning between standing and sitting. The use of props serves to make the yoga poses more accessible to those attending the class. This class is supportive of people working with injuries or chronic conditions. This practice is suitable for all ages and levels.Instructed by:Brianne Barrett
 
Saturday May 11, 2024
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Pickleball - Adult Beginner Pickleball- Saturday
Instructor: Toby Neubig, PPA Certified InstructorHave you been hearing about pickleball and wondered what exactly people are talking about? Here's your chance to check out the fastest growing sport in the country! Learn the basics and get in on the fun! With elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, this paddle and ball sport is played on a smaller sized tennis court. Pickleball is enjoyed all over the world by athletes of every age and ability level. Anyone can learn to play this game!Adult Pickleball 101We'll focus on  fundamentals of pickleball including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. By the end of this clinic, players will be ready to join in on the fun at their local courts!*NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Pickleball 201We will put all the skills covered in Pickleball 101 into practice including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 90 minute class will increase your confidence, knowledge and over pickleball skills!NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*KIDS* Beginner Pickleball Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making it perfect for children! We will practice swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 1 hour class is the perfect introduction to pickleball! *NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Coached Play  For experienced players who are currently playing the game, want to sharpen their skills and incorporate the strategies of more advanced play. Each week will begin with a drill and transition into coached play in game situations to cover mechanics, proper court position and shot selection. Let's add some new tools to your toolbox to help you to better enjoy the game and to play competitively against any type of player.
 
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM    Tball Games
 
Monday May 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Center Get Strong - Get Strong
Get Strong with Vicky StrukImprove your strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in an easy-to-follow workout with upbeat music. This class will get you moving and feeling good with the use of weights, resistance bands, maracas, and exercise balls. Customize this class to meet your individual needs.You pick two! This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am. You can choose to attend 2 classes per week for a total of 16 classes in an 8 week session.Don’t want to attend 2 classes per week? Our drop-in fee is $5 per class.*Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle to each class. 
 
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM    Senior Center Bocce - Senior Center Bocce
Come play Bocce with us at STW Community Center! Every Monday at 10:30 am.Bring your own bocce balls or use the ones provided.
 
2:45 PM - 5:30 PM    After School R.E.C. Crew - After School R.E.C. Crew (May)
North Branford Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce that the After School R.E.C. Crew is back for the 2023-24 school year!Our program is held at the Stanley T. Williams Community Center for grades K-5. Students will be walked over from TVES and bus transportation will be available from Jerome Harrison Elementary School.The program will be offered Mondays & Wednesdays until 5:30 p.m. and the half days on various Wednesdays will be accommodated. All questions can be directed to Kerry Haynes at khaynes@northbranfordct.govOur program provides a safe environment where kids can: Receive homework support Engage in recreational activities Enhance social/emotional development Most importantly HAVE FUN!
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
Tuesday May 14, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM    Referendum
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center Chair Yoga - Senior Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is done while sitting. Some poses will also be done standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga helps build strength, improve coordination, and creates a kind of moving meditation that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves mental clarity. Instructed by: Sharon Bailey 
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center Cornhole - Senior Cornhole 05.14.24
Have fun playing Cornhole with your friends! This is a rain or shine event. Please register. Masks are no longer required but encouraged.
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
Wednesday May 15, 2024
12:45 PM - 5:30 PM    After School R.E.C. Crew - After School R.E.C. Crew (May)
North Branford Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce that the After School R.E.C. Crew is back for the 2023-24 school year!Our program is held at the Stanley T. Williams Community Center for grades K-5. Students will be walked over from TVES and bus transportation will be available from Jerome Harrison Elementary School.The program will be offered Mondays & Wednesdays until 5:30 p.m. and the half days on various Wednesdays will be accommodated. All questions can be directed to Kerry Haynes at khaynes@northbranfordct.govOur program provides a safe environment where kids can: Receive homework support Engage in recreational activities Enhance social/emotional development Most importantly HAVE FUN!
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Airplane Club
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    PoCo Meeting
 
Thursday May 16, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Senior Center BINGO - Bingo 05.16.24
Come join us for BINGO every Thursday from 10:30am-11:30am! Cards are 50 cents per card.Double Bingo days are $1 per card.
 
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM    Senior Center Cardio Drumming! - Senior Cardio Drumming
What is cardio drumming? It brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, and an exercise ball stand to create one of the most fun workouts you'll ever do. Using the exercise ball and the floor as your drum, and mixing in fun moves, cardio drumming turns keeping a rhythm to music into a workout you won't want to stop.Cardio drumming can be done while standing or sitting in a chair. Join us for this fun activity! 
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Senior Center Wellness Programs - Ask A Nurse- East Shore District Health Dept
 
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Guitar 101 - Guitar 101
Learning the fundamentals of guitar will help you develop a greater appreciation for music - and it's a lot of FUN! Topics covered include notes, right/left hand technique, beats, chords/chord theory, and basic song structure. *Class is intended for students with little or no instrumental experience.Instructor: Carl FazzioEquipment:*Please bring a guitar (style is unimportant; acoustic or classical, even electric - if student brings an electric, an amp is NOT required).*Notebook and pen to take notes. 
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Tball Practice
 
Friday May 17, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM    Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga
Join instructor Brianne Barrett for a gentle yoga class designed to softly open tight areas of the body while strengthening muscles and reinforcing balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques will be taught to assist in releasing stress and finding mental clarity. Much of this class is taught on the floor with very little transitioning between standing and sitting. The use of props serves to make the yoga poses more accessible to those attending the class. This class is supportive of people working with injuries or chronic conditions. This practice is suitable for all ages and levels.Instructed by:Brianne Barrett
 
Saturday May 18, 2024
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Pickleball - Adult Beginner Pickleball- Saturday
Instructor: Toby Neubig, PPA Certified InstructorHave you been hearing about pickleball and wondered what exactly people are talking about? Here's your chance to check out the fastest growing sport in the country! Learn the basics and get in on the fun! With elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, this paddle and ball sport is played on a smaller sized tennis court. Pickleball is enjoyed all over the world by athletes of every age and ability level. Anyone can learn to play this game!Adult Pickleball 101We'll focus on  fundamentals of pickleball including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. By the end of this clinic, players will be ready to join in on the fun at their local courts!*NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Pickleball 201We will put all the skills covered in Pickleball 101 into practice including swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 90 minute class will increase your confidence, knowledge and over pickleball skills!NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*KIDS* Beginner Pickleball Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making it perfect for children! We will practice swing mechanics, court position, basic strategy and score keeping. This 1 hour class is the perfect introduction to pickleball! *NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY!*Adult Coached Play  For experienced players who are currently playing the game, want to sharpen their skills and incorporate the strategies of more advanced play. Each week will begin with a drill and transition into coached play in game situations to cover mechanics, proper court position and shot selection. Let's add some new tools to your toolbox to help you to better enjoy the game and to play competitively against any type of player.
 
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM    Tball Games
 
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Touch-A-Truck
 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mary Amter