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Rutland Recreation
Winter Comments
I
recently attended our national conference
where I had the opportunity to absorb new
ideas, attend meetings and re-connect
with colleagues all over the U.S. The focus
nationally is on the importance local parks
and recreation plays in conservation, social
equity and health & wellness. In the words of
the National Recreation & Park Association
(NRPA):
Our nation’s local parks and recreation are
the gateways to healthy, prosperous and
connected communities. On any given day,
someone is being positively affected through
parks and recreation – whether they are
taking a walk on a trail or ﬁtness class at the
community center, getting a nutritious meal or
just reaping the beneﬁts of clean air and water
because of preserved open space.
The work of local parks and recreation takes
on some of our nation’s toughest challenges
like obesity, the economy and environmental
sustainability and offers solutions. Local
parks and recreation are uniquely positioned
to make signiﬁcant contributions in these
areas, and do by providing critical front-line
services and resources.
How do we meet the Three Pillars of
Conservation, Health & Wellness and Social
Equity?
CONSERVATION
Our parks preserve natural areas for the
community to enjoy either through directly
visiting or in the visual appeal as you drive
by. We would miss Main Street Park if it was
developed with no green space to break up
Route 7 through Rutland. Pine Hill Park is a
refuge for enjoying a break from the urban
environment. Giorgetti, Monsignor Thomas
(Meadow St.), and Rotary provide access to
the water for ﬁshing or cooling off on a hot
day. Our small neighborhood parks provide
recreation within walking distance of many
families.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our programs and parks help combat the
complicated and expensive challenges of poor
nutrition, obesity and physical inactivity. We
like to get you moving!
SOCIAL EQUITY
Parks across the country were built on the
concept of universal access to public parks.
Everyone is welcome at a public park and our
fees for our facilities are kept reasonable. In
addition, we have scholarships available that
put all programs within the reach of every city
resident.
We make a difference in the lives of our city
residents and that drives us to continue to
raise the bar and provide top notch programs,
parks and facilities.
Yours in community,
Cindi Wight
Cindi Wight, CPRE
www.rutlandrec.com
www.rutlandrec.com
WELCOME! THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.
Recreation & Parks Department Ofﬁce
Rutland Recreation 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: [email protected] – NEW
EMAIL ADDRESS
Visit our website: www.rutlandrec.com
Recreation Center Staff
Cindi Wight, Superintendent
[email protected]
Nicole Densmore, Program Director
[email protected]
Jay Thomas, Program Director
[email protected]
April Ciofﬁ, Program Director
[email protected]
Lori Pinkowski, Front Desk
[email protected]
Vicky Perkins, Front Desk
[email protected]
Amberly Soto, Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: Programs can ﬁll before
the $10 discount date. Coming in to register
on or before the discount 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 Winter
programs beginning Monday October 27.
Am I a resident?
If you live within the Rutland City limits you
are a resident.
What do non-residents pay?
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Non-residents pay an additional
$11 administrative fee per
program
•
Limited access programs may have
a later registration date for nonresidents. 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 (10) business days
prior to the start of the program.
•
If the department makes changes
to a program that prohibits a
Godnick Adult Center
participant from attending the
Location & Contact Information
program, there is a full refund
1 Deer Street
with no administrative fees.
Main phone number: 802-773-1853
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A 50% refund will be given for
Lori Hickey, Program Director
withdrawal from a program if the
[email protected]
request is made less than 10 days
prior but before the class has
Maintenance Department Staff
started. In the case of team sports,
Contact information:
the date the program has started is
Main phone number: 802-773-1828
the date the teams are formed.
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A 25% refund will be given for
Bob Peterson, Parks Director
withdrawal from the program if a
[email protected]
request is made on the day that
Jay Siliski, Maintenance Specialist Foreman
the program started (or the day
[email protected]
after for evening classes). There
Steve Canney, Maintenance Specialist
are no refunds after that date.
Jeff Pratt, Maintenance Specialist
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All requests for refunds must be
[email protected]
made in writing by ﬁlling out a
Tyler Dahlin, Maintenance Specialist
Refund Request Form, which is
[email protected]
available in the ofﬁce.
Kyle Bourgeois, Maintenance Specialist
Please note: Return Check Fee Policy.
[email protected]
There is a fee of $40 from customers whose
checks have been returned to the city.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I register?
•
You can register anytime during
ofﬁce hours at the main ofﬁce at 16
North St. Extension.
•
You can register on-line 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
2 • Rutland Recreation & Parks Department Winter 2014-15
What if a program is postponed or
cancelled?
•
Inclement Weather: In the event of
inclement weather 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 and the Recreation Committee
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.
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•
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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 FACILITY
16 North Street Extension
773-1822
Main registration ofﬁce, Hands On Minds
On Children’s Art Studio, Rutland Youth
Theatre, Fitness room, Parks operations, and
communtiy room.
GODNICK ADULT CENTER
1 Deer St.
773-1853
Department ofﬁces, 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, gazebo, and playground
equipment.
WHITE MEMORIAL PARK
Avenue B off of Jackson Ave.
Playground of Heroes, swimming pools, pool
house, baseball ﬁeld, ﬁve tennis courts, and
two basketball courts.
GIORGETTI & PINE HILL PARK
Off Oak St.
775-7976
Baseball ﬁeld, softball ﬁeld, open space,
ice-skating, and Flip Side Skate Park and
trails for hiking, snowshoeing and mountain
biking.
ROTARY PARK
Off North St.
Playground, basketball, tennis courts, and
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, and picnic
table.
CIOFFREDI COMPLEX
Temple St.
Two softball ﬁelds, open space.
MAIN STREET PARK
Main St.
Arboretum, Gazebo, and benches.
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
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
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MOVIE
SERIES AT THE PARAMOUNT
HOLIDAY CLAY ORNAMENT
MAKING WORKSHOPS
Tuesdays in December at 7:00 PM Free Event
Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St.,
Downtown Rutland
December 2 Frosty the Snowman & ‘Twas the
Night Before Christmas double feature
December 9 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
December 23 Home Alone
December 30 Ice Age
Saturday December 6th & December 13th
10:00AM-11:15AM
Hands On Minds On Studio
Join us for a festive hand-making ornament event.
Hand-made one-of-a-kind ornaments make great
gifts, and don’t forget the teachers. The ﬁrst Saturday
we will be making four ornaments out of clay and
cookie cutters and the second Saturday we will be
glazing (painting) them. Completed ornaments will
be available for pick up on December 18th.
**Please plan on attending both workshops in
order to complete ornaments.
All ages welcome! Children preschool and under
need to be accompanied by an adult.
2 day workshop includes: instruction, clay, tools,
ﬁrings, and glazes (paints). We will have lots of
designs/cookie cutters to choose from, but if you
have a special one you would like to use please bring
it with you.
Sponsored by the Downtown Rutland Partnership
SANTA PHONE CALLS
Thursday December 11, 2014
5:30PM-7:30PM
Special arrangements have been made to transfer
phone calls from Santa in the North Pole to Rutland
City children. Just visit our website and ﬁll out the
special Santa’s Elf form. We only wish that Santa
could see the smiles his calls bring.
Form available on-line at www.rutlandrec.com
or stop by and see us.
HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give the gift of healthy recreational activities for
children and adults. Available at the Courcelle
Buildling 16 North Street Extension.
CHESS CLUB
Every Tuesday 7:00PM-9:00PM
at the Godnick Adult Center
The Chess Club in Rutland was founded
to give the public an arena in which
to work on their chess skills. Chess
provides a mind enhancing skill not
only to the youth, but adults as well.
The club is willing to teach anyone who
is willing to learn using their wide
variety of skill levels. All ages are
welcome to join.
ANNUAL
SANTA’S ARRIVAL
& TREE LIGHTING
Tuesday December 2, 2014
6:30PM
Santa comes to town to light the downtown
Christmas Tree and kick off the holiday
season. Celebrate with Christmas carols led by
local choral groups, hot chocolate, goodies and
more! Follow Santa to the Paramount Theatre
after for the chance to sit on his lap, and stick
around for a double movie feature at 7 PM –
Frosty the Snowman & ‘Twas the Night Before
Christmas! A night the whole family will love.
Sponsored by the Downtown Rutland Partnership
Session II
FEE:
$20 for two workshops and four
ornaments, more ornaments can be done with an
additional $3 per ornament fee.
January 5th April 11th
ANNUAL WINTERFEST
Call today to be wait-listed
on your class of choice!
February 14-15, 2015
Old man winter can’t keep you indoors this weekend!
Skating, snow sculptures, music, hot cocoa, roasting
marshmallows and MORE! Visit rutlandrec.com/
winterfest for more details.
SKATE WITH SANTA!
Monday December 22, 2014
10:00AM-12:00PM
at Giorgetti Arena
This event is intended for ages
10 and under plus parents &
grandparents who are encouraged
to join their children on the ice.
Admission is free with special $1
skate rentals.
OPEN
GYMS
Weekly Yoga, Bellydance
and NIA classes for
teen & adult
weekly for pre-school
through adult!
56 Howe Street Bldg H ✧ 802-772-7011
www.cobravt.com ✧ [email protected]
Visit
www.cobravt.com
for our schedule
and prices!
RUTLAND RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
2014-15 WINTER PROGRAM
Policies & Procedures ............. 2
Rec Message ........................... 2
Special Events & Programs ..3
Youth Programs ......................4
Team Sports............................5
Giorgetti Arena...................5-6
Adult Programs...................6-7
Senior Programs ..................... 7
- UPCOMING EVENTS New 1-Day Fall SPORT & REC DAYS @ MSJ
Tuesday, Nov 11 • Wednesday, Nov 26
WINTER BREAK 360 @ West Rutland School
February 16-20
SPRING BREAK 360 @ Spartan Arena
April 13-17
INFO / REGISTER @ TripleThreatVT.com
www.rutlandrec.com
Rutland Recreation & Parks Department Winter 2014-15 • 3
YOUTH PROGRAMS
FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP
School on break? Let your kids enjoy a full, fun
week of camp! There will be an all day trip to
the Upper Valley Aquatic Center plus each child
will have the opportunity to go swimming at VAC
and climb at the Green Mountain Rock Climbing
Center. In addition we will have super arts &
crafts, fun sports in the gym and plenty of outside
time at Giorgetti Park and Northwest School.
We will be skating and sledding (think snow!) at
Giorgetti. The week will conclude with a BBQ.
GRADES:
DATES:
DAYS:
TIME:
K-6
2/16/15-2/20/15
Mon-Fri
9:00 – 3:00 with pre and post care
available starting at 8:00AM-5:00PM
LOCATION: Northwest School
FEE:
$99 Resident $110 Non Resident
CODE:
426741-A
FEE:
Pre & post care $119 NR - $130
CODE:
426741-B
LATE FEE: $10 late registration fee applied on
or after 2/6/15
RUTLAND YOUTH THEATER
SHREK THE MUSICAL
(Full Broadway Show with Live Orchestra)
Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom
Guest Directed by Meghan Hakey
Musical Directed by Loren Sylvester
Choreographed by Justin Gardner
Paramount Theatre
December 19 & 20
Tickets $10 children/seniors $12 adults
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the
book by William Steig
HANDS ON MINDS ON
CHILDREN’S ART STUDIO
Exploring the individual creative process through
connective and constructive thinking AND
nurturing compassion and appreciation by seeing
the ideas and differences of others.
Winter classes will be offered in two separate 6
week sessions:
Session 1 January 6 - February 3
Session 2 February 24 - March 31
JUST FOR 2’S STUDIO
AGES:
(with caretaker) 24 – 36 MONTHS
DAY/TIME: Wednesday 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Fine motor skills, coordination & self-esteem will
be engaged as little hands and minds explore the
world around them through art. We’ll be using a
wide variety of materials: papers, pastels, paints,
doughs, and collage materials.
Limit: 6 per class
FEE: $45 Resident $56 Non-Resident
INDEPENDENT ART START
(no parent needed, potty trained needed)
AGES:
2.5 – 3.5 years
DAYS/TIME: Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00PM
or Thursday 1:00 - 2:00PM
A studio time set up just for independent souls.
Artists will explore their curiosities with a wide
variety of art materials while interacting with
peers and teacher.
Limit: 8 artists
Fee: $45 Resident $56 Non-Resident
PRESCHOOL ART
AGES:
3.5 – 5 years
DAY/TIME: Wednesday 11:00AM -12:00PM
Join us at the Paramount Theatre for this family
friendly musical. Tickets will be on sale at the
Paramount Box ofﬁce or at www.paramountvt.org.
Young artists will express themselves with
hand-building clay sculptures (all to be ﬁred
and glazed) and paint exploration projects with
colors and shapes, using a variety of paints and
techniques.
Limit: 10 artists
Fee: $47 Resident $58 Non-Resident
Rutland Youth Theatre in collaboration with
Lakes Region Youth Orchestra presents:
GRADES 3 -5 CLAY SCULPTURES
SHOW DATES: December 13th at 4PM and 7PM
@ Castleton State College Fine Arts Center
GRADES K-2 CLAY SCULPTURES
THE SNOWMAN
INTRO TO SET-DESIGN WORKSHOP
Instructor: Nancy Scarcello
For theatre kids and artists who prefer to be
behind the scenes this workshop will explore
what it takes to set the stage for a company of
actors. Participants will choose a play and build
a scale model set from concept to opening night.
Limited enrollment of 10.
DATES:
January 5- February 11
Monday & Wednesday
TIME:
4:00PM - 5:30PM
GRADES: 4-12
FEE:
$65 plus $12 for materials
*Participants will be working with sharp tools
Wednesday 3:30 - 5:00PM
Thursday
3:30 - 5:00PM
Hands will create clay projects, designing
functional and whimsical projects that will
certainly express individualism and imaginative
minds. All projects will be ﬁred, glazed, or
painted.
Limit: 10 artists
Fee: $67 Resident $78 Non-Resident
IMAGINATION STATION
AGES:
4 and up
DAY/TIME: Second Saturday of the month
10:30AM – 12:00PM
Saturday mornings are available for children
to drop-in and let their colors ﬂy! The format
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will be focused around art materials of the day,
ex. Paint Day, Sculpture Day, Paper/Collage
Day. Inspiration and techniques will be offered
as young hands and minds express individual
exploration and interpretation.
Fee: $10
DAY:
TIME:
HOMESCHOOL ART
LEVEL 4
Please inquire and we can create a time for your
group of students.
Email: Jen at [email protected]
Artrageous Birthday parties still available!
Please visit www.rutlandrec.com/hands-onminds-on for updated information.
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ADULT EVENING
WORKSHOPS
through Hands On Minds On
Clay Bead Making, Intro to Jewely Design,
Jewelry Design Level 2
Visit rutlandrec.com/hands-on-minds-on
for more information.
ROCK CLIMBING
Reach new heights with your body and mind.
Develop strength and conﬁdence through rock
climbing under the guidance of the amazing staff
at the Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center.
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
LATE FEE: $10 late registration fee applied less
than 10 days of the program start date.
You must pass the prior level or have instructor
permission to move to the next level.
INTRO AND LEVEL 1
S1 DATES:
S2 DATES:
DAY:
TIME:
FEES:
CODE:
1/12/15 – 2/2/15
2/23/15 – 3/16/15
Mondays
4:00-5:00pm (Intro)
5:00-6:00pm (1)
$63 Resident
$74 Non-resident
Intro 421011 A/G |
Level 1 421011 B/H
LEVEL 2&3
S1 DATES: 1/13/15 – 2/10/15
S2 DATES: 2/24/15 – 3/24/15
Tuesdays
4:00-5:00pm (2)
5:00 – 6:00 PM (3)
$78 Resident $89 Non-Resident
Level 2 421011 C/I |
Level 3: 421011 D/J
FEE:
CODE:
S1 DATES:
S2 DATES:
DAY:
TIME:
FEE:
CODE:
1/15/15 – 2/12/15
2/26/15 – 3/26/15
Thursdays
4:00-5:00pm
$78 Resident $89 non-resident
421011 E/M
SNOWSHOE HIKES
FOR YOUTH
Lisa Davis Lewis, founder of Bear Trax
Adventures, a snowshoe adventure company
based in Killington, will lead gentle snowshoe
hikes on trails in Rutland. No snowshoe
experience is necessary and all levels are
welcome. Groups will meet at Giorgetti Park.
GRADES: 5-9
DATES:
January 12 - February 27
TIME:
3:00-4:30PM
FEE:
$60 Residents, $75 Non-residents
NEW WORKSHOPS!
with Nancy Scarcello
visit rutlandrec.com for more information
MASK MAKING FOR SELF DISCOVERY
January 10 and January 17 12:00PM - 3:00PM
This workshop will explore some history of
masks in culture and community as students
mold plaster gauze masks of each other’s faces.
Discussion will continue on how we ﬁguratively
wear masks in different situations as we paint
and decorate our masks to express our true
nature.
REVEAL YOUR INNER GODDESS
Saturdays February 7 - March 7
(No session February 14) 12:00-3:00PM
In four sessions we will explore what Goddess
means to each of us, how we exemplify that state
and then create an outﬁt that expresses who our
Inner Goddess is to be worn for an on location
photo shoot. Participants will receive an 8x10
print of the photo they choose in a simple mat
and frame. Additional prints may be purchased
separately.
ALTERED BOOKS
Thursdays January 8 - 22 3:00-5:00PM
Explore the world of Altered Books where hard
cover books are cut up and transformed into
magical treasure boxes and works of art. Using
simple tools we will cut up hard cover books and
then paint, decorate and embellish them with
natural and found objects.
www.rutlandrec.com
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED!
TEAM SPORTS
BASKETBALL
Raider Basketball Playoff Camp
This camp is for boys and girls of all ages who
want to improve their game. Sessions will begin
with skill work, which includes shooting, passing,
and ball handling. The latter half of the sessions
will include game play development and offensive
and defensive strategies designed to meet the
needs of the aspiring player. Drills to enhance
your quickness, agility, explosiveness, core
strength, passing skills, defense, and individual
1-on-1, 2-on-2 play are just part of the package. If
you are passionate to learn more about basketball
and hungry to improve then this camp is a must.
STAFF:
Rutland Raider Varsity Basketball
Coaches and Players
GRADES: 3-8
DATES:
2/16/15 – 2/20/15
TIMES:
9AM-12PM
LOCATION: Keefe Gym
FEE:
$53 Resident, $64 Non Resident
CODE:
421782 A
1st & 2nd Grades
Have fun while learning the basic skills needed
to play the game of basketball. Learn to dribble,
pass and shoot (but no dunking please!) in this
forty-ﬁve minute introduction to the world of
basketball. Parents are encouraged to get involved
and help out the staff! Registration fee includes
a t-shirt.
DIRECTOR: Joan Olson
GRADES: 1-2 Boys and Girls
DATES:
1/3/15 – 2/7/15
DAY:
Saturdays
TIME:
8:00AM-8:45AM
LOCATION: Keefe Gym
FEE:
$33 Resident, $44 Non Resident
LATE REGISTRATION FEE: $10 late fee will be
charged to registrations on or after 12/21
CODE:
421712 – A
3rd/4th Grade
This year will be our second year of team play
for combined 3rd/4th grade players. The season
will consist of approximately ten games per
team, coach run practices, and four skill sessions
throughout the session directed by Joan Olson.
The season will kick off with open gym starting
the week of November 17th. Each team will be
coached by a volunteer.
COACHES: Volunteers
GRADE:
3rd/4th
DATES:
Season begins mid-November and
ﬁnishes early-March
DAYS/TIME: Practices and Games could be
scheduled any weekday evening and anytime
on Saturday. Schedules will depend on gym
availability and the volunteer coach’s schedule.
LOCATION: Practices will be held in gyms in
Rutland City and games will be held in Rutland
and nearby towns.
FEE:
$60 Resident; $71 Non Resident
UNIFORM DEPOSIT: A separate check or cash for
$40.00 is required for a uniform deposit.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/17/14
CODE:
422012 – B/G
5th/6th Grade
We are looking forward to another fun season
of basketball starting the season off with open
gym the week of November 17th. Teams will
OPENS MONDAY NOVEMBER 3
ICE SKATING LESSONS
YOUTH LESSONS
We are thrilled to again offer structured group
lessons with our very enthusiastic instructors.
Our classes have a low ratio of instructor
to student. Tot classes are 1:5 and our older
students are 1:8. Lessons are open to ages 3+
and are divided by ability and age. The lessons
are aimed at developing core skating skills and
improving existing skills.
DAY:
Saturday mornings
TIMES: 9:30 – 10:00; 10:00 – 10:30;
10:30 – 11:00.
Classes also include 30 minutes of
additional self-guided practice time.
FEE:
$45 Resident $56 Non-resident
COACHES: Volunteers
GRADES: 7th – 8th Girls and Boys
DATES:
Season runs December through
mid-March
DAYS/TIMES: TDB by gym availability and
volunteer coach’s schedule
FEE:
$60 Resident; $71 Non Resident
UNIFORM DEPOSIT: A separate check or cash for
$40.00 is required for a uniform deposit.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/19/14
The Middle School will run its traditional
intramural program during the months of
CLOSES SUNDAY MARCH 1
SESSION 1:
DATES: 11/8/14 – 12/20/14 No class 11/29/14
CODE: 461751-C
CENTRAL VERMONT FIGURE
SKATING CLUB
ADULT & TEEN LESSONS
SESSION 2:
Freestyle skating is available for club members
Sunday mornings from 7:30 to 10:30 beginning
November 9th though February 22nd. The cost for
Sunday morning sessions is $350 for the year (16
weeks), paid in advance. If you’d like to check it out
ﬁrst, there is a drop in fee of $15/hr. for residents and
$18/hr. for non-residents (maximum of two visits).
Drop-in fees will be deducted from your membership
if you decide to join. We are a loose afﬁliation of
ﬁgure skaters, some competitive, some strictly
recreational, working on many different levels to
improve skills and have fun. We welcome all levels of
ﬁgure skaters but for safety reasons, younger children
must skate well enough to get out of the way of fast
moving competitive skaters and be mature enough to
be aware of their presence. This is not an appropriate
time for beginning skaters. Come join us for a great,
fun workout!
SESSION: 2
Would you like to skate for ﬁtness, skate with
grace or just enjoy skating with your kids or at
the teen skate? The class is designed for those
with a minimum of some skating ability even if
it is removing the rust from what you knew 30
years ago! Adult class also appropriate for adult
hockey players looking to improve their skating
skills. Classes are 30 minutes long with 30
minutes of additional self-guided practice time.
DATES: 11/8/14 – 12/20/14 No class 11/29/14
CODE: 461751-A
All sessions are 6 weeks.
www.rutlandrec.com
7th/8th Grade
November and December and select its travel
teams after the intramural season. We encourage
everyone interested in basketball to participate
in the intramural program. Once Middle School
teams have been selected, players pre-registered
in the Recreation Department program and not
playing for the middle school teams, will begin to
practice and play. Pre-Registration for the Rutland
Recreation Department program is required and
you must be registered by Wednesday November 19,
2014. This will allow us to determine the viability
of the program and allow us to set-up a schedule
of games. Please note that the Rutland Recreation
Department will attempt to schedule games with
teams not traditionally on the RMS schedule.
DATES: 1/3/15 – 2/7/15
CODE: 461751-B
All sessions are 6 weeks.
SESSION: 1
begin practices in December. Teams will practice
approximately twice a week; once games begin
teams will play one to two games per week on
average. The season will ﬁnish in mid March.
For complete information please contact
Nicole Densmore 773-1822 or visit our website
rutlandrec.com.
COACHES: Volunteers
GRADES: 5th-6th
DATES:
Season begins mid-November and
ﬁnishes mid-March
DAYS/TIME: Practices and Games could be
scheduled any weekday evening and any time
on Saturday. Schedules will depend on gym
availability and the volunteer coach’s schedule.
LOCATION: Practices will be held in gyms in
Rutland City and games will be held in Rutland
and nearby towns.
FEE:
$60 Resident; $71 Non Resident
UNIFORM DEPOSIT: A separate check or cash for
$40.00 is required for a uniform deposit.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/17/14
CODE:
422122 – B/G
GIORGETTI ARENA
DAY:
Saturday mornings
TIMES: 8:30-9:00 and 9:00-9:30
Classes also include 30 minutes of
additional self-guided practice time.
FEE:
$45 Resident $56 Non-resident
$10 late fee will be charged to all registrations less
than 10 days prior to the program start date.
Volunteer coaches are the backbone of the recreation department youth sports programs. We
appreciate the efforts of all of our volunteers over the years. Unfortunately, it has become
increasingly difﬁcult to ﬁnd an adequate number of volunteers each season. Effective
immediately, if there are an insufﬁcient number of volunteers at the program start date, the
program may be delayed, amended or even canceled. Please note that participants fees for
our programs are based on adults stepping forward to volunteer; in the event that programs
have to move to paid staff, program fees will have to increase signiﬁcantly. Please consider
volunteering…as a coach or a team parent..the opportunities are endless! The reward is
knowing that you made an investment in the future of our community…our children! The
recreation department can assist by offering written materials and coaching clinics.
Please contact Nicole Densmore 773-1822 for additional information.
$10 late fee will be charged to all registrations less
than 10 days prior to the program start date.
DATES: 1/3/15 – 2/7/15
CODE: 461751-D
PRIVATE LESSONS
Contact the Recreation Department for phone
numbers for our skating instructors. The skater
is responsible for paying the rink for ice cost and
the instructor for lesson fees.
FREESTYLE OPEN SKATE - ALL AGES
We offer open free style ﬁgure skating twice
per week; Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and
Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Fee: $6 residents
and $8 non-residents. Schedule is subject to
change due to special events. For updated weekly
schedule, please check out www.rutlandrec.com.
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RAHA Programs
GIORGETTI ARENA
PUBLIC SKATE
ALL AGES
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www.rahavt.org
Learn to Skate to Play Hockey - FREE 1st Time / $40 per session for
returning skaters. This program occurs Saturday at Spartan Arena from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
during two 6-week sessions.
Session #1: Nov 15th through Dec 20th, 2014
Session #2: Jan 3rd through Feb 7th, 2015
Arrive starting at 7:45 a.m. for registration. Loaner skates and equipment available at no cost; sizes
and amounts are limited. Helmets are required and bike helmets are acceptable.
Try Hockey for FREE Day! - November 8, 2014 @ Spartan Arena
Watch our website for details and registration information.
House Hockey - $250
Want to try/play hockey, but not sure about travel? Then House Hockey is for you!!!
House players practice with age appropriate travel teams 2-3 times during the week beginning in
November 2014 and running into February 2015. Limited rental equipment available for $50.
Call or email for details.
For information: Email: [email protected], Carleton Laird, RAHA President at 802-236-0038.
Registration available online at www.rahavt.org.
This competitive USA
Swimming program offers
swimming levels 5 years of
age to adult, including Learn
to Swim for all age groups,
Novice, Advanced Levels 1 & 2
and Adult Swimming
“KAC is a wonderful program. It has provided my children
a chance to improve their swimming in a safe and
welcoming environment. Not only has KAC improved
my children’s swimming but also their social skills and
sportsmanship. My children love KAC and so do I”
- Mary Ellen, parent
As part of the USA Swimming organization,
The Killington Aquatic Club’s vision statement is
to promote and stimulate life-long love of swimming
and to build a program of excellence in training, team
unity and character, where every swimmer has the
opportunity to achieve their potential while cultivating
lasting relationships invaluable in swimming and in life.
“I think swimming is fun when I am
competing or practicing, and the
best part is hanging out with my
coaches and friends!”
- Heidi, age 9
A special Thank You to our many sponsors and supporters!
Located at the Pico Sports Center in Killington, VT
Contact us @ [email protected]
Telephone - 802-353-0428
www.facebook.com/KillingtonAquaticClub
For more Scheduling, Pricing and General Information, please visit
www.killingtonaquaticclub.com
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Several times per week the rink will be open
to the public for skating. A concession stand,
warming room and rental skates are available. For
weekly schedules check out www.rutlandrec.com
CO-ED ADULT HOCKEY
This is a great way to spend an evening with
your signiﬁcant other or friends. This is a
recreational drop in program for players of all
abilities. No contact, no slap shot games each
week. Please check out www.rutlandrec.com for
up to date weekly schedule.
11/3/14 – 2/23/15
Mondays
7:45PM – 9:15PM
$10 per skate Residents;
$11 per skate Non-residents
PUNCH CARD: 10-sessions
$80 Resident $91 Non-residents
CURLING
On November 2nd, the Rutland Rocks Curling
Club will begin its eighth season of curling at
Giorgetti Arena with a FREE open house from
4:00 to 6:00 PM. In addition to learning about the
sport, participants will be able to get on the ice to
give it a try.
Learn to Curl sessions will be offered throughout
the season. Details on the club and schedule may
be found at www.rutlandrocks.com.
The club curls on Sunday and Wednesday
evenings from November through February.
Observers are welcome to attend sessions and
see how members strategize the game and
deliver the stones.
DATES:
DAYS:
TIME:
FEE:
STICK AND PUCK
ALL AGES
For up to date schedule go to
www.rutlandrec.com.
BOOK ARTS
Learn to make simple artist books that fold and
unfold in three dimensional form. We will construct
carousel and flutter books which can be utilized to
portray visual stories, photographs and designs. No
experience necessary.
INSTRUCTOR: Carolyn Shattuck
DATE:
12/03/14
TIME:
10 am to 5 pm
FEE:
$10 (Register at the Godnick Adult Center)
LOCATION: Godnick Adult Center
INTEGRATIVE YOGA
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
WINTER SESSION (8 weeks)
PARTIES AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
Giorgetti Arena will be available throughout the
skating season for your special event. Please
check us out for birthday parties, school or
corporate functions, or any other celebration.
For pricing and schedule information, please
contact Jay Thomas at 773-1822 x12 or jayt@
rutlandrec.com.
DATES:
TIMES:
01/07/15 – 2/25/15 WEDNESDAYS
SECTION A: 5:00 – 6:15 PM
SECTION B: 6:30 – 7:45 PM
LOCATION: Courcelle Building Fitness Room
FEE:
$46 Resident $57 Non-Resident
STRENGTH TRAINING
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
SECTION A: 11/11/14 – 12/18/14
DAYS:
Tuesday and Thursday
TIME:
6:00 – 7:00 PM (No class 11/27/14)
FEE:
$70 Resident $81 Non-Resident
SECTION B: 01/06/15 – 02/12/15
DAYS:
Tuesday and Thursday
TIME:
6:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Godnick Adult Center
FEE:
$70 Resident $81 Non-Resident
www.rutlandrec.com
ADULTS CONTINUED
FENCING CLUB
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.
FACILITATOR: Gene Gyori
AGES: 12+
DATES: 01/06/15 - 3/24/15 TUESDAYS
(no class on 3/3/15)
TIME:
7:00 – 8:00 PM
FEE:
$38 Resident $49 Non-Resident
LOCATION: Godnick Center
INDOOR CORNHOLE LEAGUE
COED - NEW!
Get out of the house this winter and join us for a
great social activity at the Knights of Columbus.
Grab yourself a teammate and sign up for either of
our eight-week seasons of this fun and addictive
game. No special athletic ability or equipment is
needed! Must be 21+ and space is limited.
Want to play but can’t commit to a full season?
Please contact Jay Thomas at 773-1822 x12 to have
your name added to the substitute list.
DAY:
Monday evenings
Session 1: 12/01/14 - 01/19/15
Session 2: 02/02/15 - 03/23/15
TIME:
7:00 PM
FEE:
$80 per team
LOCATION: Knights of Columbus
GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKES
Lisa Davis Lewis, cofounder and lead guide of Bear
Trax Adventures, a snowshoe adventure company
based in Killington, will lead gentle snowshoe hikes for
active adults and seniors. Hikes will last approximately
75 minutes. We will explore different trails in and
around Rutland. Most sessions will start at Giorgetti
park but we may also do a hike at other locations.
Participants should be in good health but all levels are
welcome. Snowshoes and poles should be provided.
DATES: Mondays 01/5/15 - 02/23/15
TIME:
10 - 11:30AM
FEE:
$57
PICTURE FRAMING FOR
ARTISTS AND
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Join Nancy Scarcello to learn the basic do’s and
don’t’s of picture framing from choosing mat colors
and frame mouldings to mounting options and
glass choices. Participants are asked to bring a
picture measuring 5x7 inches or smaller and time
permitting may be able to cut a simple mat and
frame their picture. Mat board and backing will be
provided. Frames purchased separately.
DATES: 01/24/15
TIME: 12 - 3:00PM
FEE:
$10
www.rutlandrec.com
at the Godnick Adult Center • 802-773-1853
Collette Tours and the
Godnick Adult Center present….
America’s Music Cities featuring: New Orleans,
Memphis & Nashville Tour September 20–27, 2015.
You’re Invited! Special Travel Presentation
with Matt from Collette Tours on Monday,
November 17, 2014 at 11:00 AM.
DANCING
COUNTRY LINE DANCE
No experience necessary and no partner needed.
INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon
DAY:
Tuesdays, no class on 11/4/14
TIME:
9:30 – 10:30 AM
FEE:
$3 per class or 10 classes for $25
WELLNESS
FOOTCARE with staff from RAVNAH
DATE:
Last Wednesday of every month
TIME:
12:30 PM till ﬁnished
FEE:
Donation of $10
AARP SAFE DRIVING is on Wednesday, November
5, from 11 am to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is
required. Call Sharen at 235-2132. Fee is $15/
members and $20/non-member. This is a course
for seniors to refresh their driving knowledge.
MONEY SMART FOR OLDER ADULTS:
HEALTH CLINIC Blood pressure and health
Focus on Identity Theft with Dorothy Hesse and
guidance with volunteer Krista Pike, RN, Thursday Tina Douglass on Thursday November 13, 2014 at
mornings at 9:30 a.m. This is a free service.
10:30AM. Please sign up in the ofﬁce.
MEALS
Money Smart for Older Adults (MSOA) is an
instructor-led training developed jointly by FDIC
BRUNCH on Wednesday, October 29, at 11 a.m.
The fee of $4 is due at time of registration. Please and CFPB. The module provides awareness among
older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent
register by Monday, October 27.
elder ﬁnancial exploitation and to encourage
advance planning and informed ﬁnancial decisionLUNCHES contact Meals on Wheels at 775-0133 making.
GROOVEY GRANNIES LINE DANCE –
for reservations
FDIC and CFPB invite stakeholders to order and
Intermediate line dance, mostly country with a
DAYS:
Mondays and Thursdays
begin teaching what elder ﬁnancial exploitation is
little variety. No partner is needed.
TIME:
11:45 AM
and why older adults are at risk. MSOA is a tool for
INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon
FEE:
$3.50 donation for those over 60 and bank-community partnerships. For example, bank
DAY:
Thursdays, no class on 11/27/14
$5.00 for those under
staff could deliver this information in collaboration
TIME:
9:30 – 10:30 AM
with providers of senior services or adult protective
FEE:
$3 per class or 10 classes for $25
The HOLIDAY LUNCHEON is Friday, December
services.
19. Look for more information in the November
The segments we will be focusing on are:
EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Newsletter.
•
Identity Theft
•
Medical Identity Theft
FIT FOR LIFE: Increase your level of ﬁtness with
Scams that Target Homeowners
OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES •
simple low impact exercise, step, strength work
and ﬂexibility. This is not a class for beginners.
A HEALTHIER LIVING WORKSHOP
READING AND DISCUSSION:The book for
INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon
November 25 at 2 pm is “The Mill River Recluse” is coming to Godnick Center. Together we will
DAYS:
Mondays and Wednesdays, no class on by Darcy Chan. The sensational New York Times
learn new ways to manage day to day health
11/3/14 or 11/26/14
bestseller reminds us that friendship, family, and issues associated with chronic ailments. The
TIME:
9:25-10:30 AM
workshop will take place Thursday, January 8,
love can come from the most unexpected places.
FEE:
$3 per class or 10 classes for $25
15, 22, 29, February 5 & 12 from 9-11:30am. To
MOVIE and SNACKS– Once a month we select a register and for more information contact Theresa
BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE PROGRAM
different movie and watch it on our TV. The movie Schmelzenbach at 802-773-9888 ext. 22 or smp@
Weights are provided. Bring water. Program is
for November 12 is “Heaven is for Real” with Greg rrmc.org.
provided by RSVP. Please contact RSVP for more
Kinnear and Kelly Reilly.
information at 775-8220.
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE –2014
“Knitting and more” - Want to knit or crotchet
DAYS:
Mondays and Wednesdays
Sessions are 1:30 to 3 pm. on Friday afternoons at
with a group? Come join us on Tuesday afternoons the Godnick Adult Ctr. For non-members the fee for
DAYS:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIME:
1:00 – 1:45 PM or 9:15- 10 AM
at 1 pm.
each lecture is $5 at the door.
3:30 – 4:15 PM or 5:30 – 6:15 PM
TIME:
BINGO – Mondays and Thursdays at 1:15 PM (No HOW IT’S MADE
No classes on Tuesday, 11/4, 11/11 or
Bingo on 11/27.)
Thursday, 11/27.
October 31 - The Craft Movement in Vermont
FEE:
Free
Rob Hunter, Executive Director of Frog Hollow.
PARTY BRIDGE – Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons at 1:00 PM. (No Bridge on 11/27.)
November 7- Cheese the Old-Fashioned Way
MOVERS and SHAKERS - Do you have
Ken Hart, cheese maker at Crowley Cheese.
Parkinson’s disease or know someone who
SuDoKu: on Wednesday afternoons at two o’clock.
does? An exercise group meets every Monday at
The SuDoKu for Seniors program will run classes November 14- The Art of Quilting
Marsha Cassel, Elaine Nordmeyer, and Rita
10:30 PM. The program of low impact exercise
catering to absolute beginners as well as more
is designed to maintain or improve ﬂexibility,
advanced players. The classes are free of charge. Charlton, all members of Rutland’s Maple Leaf
Quilters Guild.
strength, and balance. This is a free program
offered by RSVP and the Godnick Center.
21 - The Teddy Bear In Vermont
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS November
Bill Shoudice IV president and CBO (Chief Bear
PRANA YOGA No experience necessary. Bring a
Ofﬁcer) of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company in 2013.
mat or blanket, and wear comfortable clothes. Poses ENERGY PRESENTATION with George Hooker.
Southwestern
Vermont
Council
on
Aging
has
may be done in a chair, or standing. ALSO: 11:30
PROJECT SNOW SHOVEL IS BACK!
am to noon: Introduction to meditation, a variety of partnered with Efﬁciency Vermont to present
This program is for senior adults who live in Rutland
styles and techniques. No charge for the meditation. Saving Money through Energy Efﬁciency.
City and need to have their driveways and or personal
Join
us
on
Monday,
December
1,
at
11
am
for
great
INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Brown
sidewalks and car cleared after a storm. Due to
energy
tips
that
will
begin
saving
you
money
right
DAY:
Friday, no class 11/28
potential demand for this service we may have to limit
now! Call 773-1853 to register.
TIME:
10:30-11:30 AM
the number of applicants. You need to ﬁll out a request/
waiver form available in the ofﬁce the week of 11/17/14.
FEE:
$5.00 per class
Please call for details and to see if you qualify.
Rutland Recreation & Parks Department Winter 2014-15 • 7
Feel Better…
and Return to the
Activities You Love!
Rutland Regional’s therapists are expert at
helping injured athletes of all levels, from
highly competitive to weekend warrior,
get back to the activities they enjoy.
Whether you are recovering from an
injury or a surgery, our therapists will
work with you and your doctor to develop
a treatment plan tailored for your age,
activity, injury and lifestyle.
Our goal is to shorten your recovery time
and optimize results.
160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701
www.RRMC.org • 802.747.1840
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