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Framingham Parks & Recreation Department<BR>475 Union Ave.<BR>Framingham, Ma 01702<BR>Telephone 620-4834

1998 Spring / Summer Activities

ADULT TRIPS: Includes Round-trip Transportation, Accomodations, and some meals. Nantucket May 2 & 3, Atlantic City May 19-21, Myrtle Beach May 24-30, Bar Harbor June 23-26, Scotia Prince August 7-9, Lake George and Lake Placid, October 10-12,1998. Details at the Recreation Office.

ART WORKSHOPS: Classes held for Adults. August 7th or 14th from 9:00-12:00 noon. $20.00 includes supplies. Register July 9th at the Recreation Office.

BABY SITTING CLASS: April 27-May 18;Mondays 3:30-5:30. 4 wks./$25. Register March 26th.

BASKETBALL CAMP: Grades 2 to 10 beginning June 22nd for 5 days -9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Full day of Skill Development, $95.00 resident, $105 non-resident. Register beginning May 20th.

BODY TONING: Adults. Mondays and Wednesday 6:30-7:30 P.M., 6 weeks $30.00, Classes held outdoors at Bowditch beginning July 6th. Register May 20th.

CAMP ARROWHEAD: Day Camp for Physically challenged youths, Natick, MA. Registration information by calling 620- 4834 early May.

CAMP McCARTHY: Special Needs Day camp. Activities encourage social interaction and emotional development. To register call in early May for information. Appointment needed for first year campers.

DANCE: Dancing Stories for ages 3 & 4, Mon. at 3:00. Creative Jazz ages 5-7, Mon. at 4:00. Held at Danforth Gym, beginning April 27th. 6 weeks $30.00. Register March 26th.

ESPERANZA: Ages 5-11, Mondays through May 4th, 4-5:00 P.M., Pusan Road Community Center. Free

DAY TRIPS: June 28th, Plymouth Duck Tour; July 25th, Marthas Vineyard; August 20th, Bill Fosters Lobster Bake; September 26th, Ellis Island.

GOLF LESSONS: Adult. Outdoor lessons at Framingham Country Club. Register April 16th at Rec. Office. Prices and times TBA.

HORSEBACK RIDING CLASSES:- Ages 8 - Adult. Classes held on Sundays Noon-1:00 P.M. at the Glean Maura Farm, Ashland. Classes begin April 26th. 5 weeks ,$120.00. Registration begins March 26th.

KARATE: Ages 6-13, Saturdays, 12:30-1:20 P.M. beginning April 25th. Register at Recreation Office beginning March 26th. 6 weeks $35.00. Classes held at the Studio , 885 Waverly St..

KARATE CAMP: Ages 6-13. July 13-17, 9:30-10:20 A.M., $35.00. Register May 14th at Rec. Office.

KEEFE POOL: Public Swim Saturdays and Sundays 2:00-3:30 P.M. $2.00 fee. Ends May 17th.

KEYBOARD: Grades 2-4, Tuesdays 5:45 - 7:00 P.M., 6 weeks begins April 7th. $30.00. Classes taught by Paula Giles, Bachelor of Music Education. Register March 11th at Recreation Office.

KEYBOARD/ADULT: Introduction class, Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15 P.M. Starts April 7th. 6 weeks/$45. Register March 11 at the Rec.Office. Summer classes start Mon., July 6; 7:45-9:00 PM. Register May 20th.

KIDS CRAFTS:Ages 2 - 4, Wednesdays 9:30-10:15 A.M. or 10:30 -11:15 A.M., at the Recreation Dept. Classes begin April 29th. Register at the Recreation Office, March 26th. 6 weeks $20.00.

LACROSSE CLINIC:Grades 6-8. Boys and girls. Monday through Friday, 9:00 -11:00 for 2 consecutive weeks. Registration begins June 9th. Clinic begins July 6th - $30.00.

LINE DANCING: Adults, Wed. 6-7 PM. Classes held at the Eagles on Park St. 6 wks./$30. Begins April 8th. Register March 11th at the Recreation Office.

MARY DENNISON BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Team registration $300.00. Pick up information and rosters on May 4th and return by May 29th.

MEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL: 40 Teams, 4 divisions. Team registration $750. Pick up rosters on March 2nd at the Recreation Office. Return by March 27th.

P.A.L. LEAGUE: Police Athletic Basketball League- ages 9-17 Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays at Danforth Gym from 7-9 P.M.

PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUPS:Ages 2-4, informal group play, social interaction held at the Main Library. Must be required age by October 1, 1997. Registration begins April 2nd at the Rec.office. 9 weeks for $27. Classes begin the week of April 6th. New children accepted on a space available basis.

PUBLIC BEACHES: Beach Tags on Sale. Monday June 8th 5:00 - 6:30 P.M., Saturday June 13th 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. $10.00 per resident, Maximum of $30.00 per family. Non-resident rates available. Waushakum Beach located off Nipmuc Road - Learneds Pond located off Lower Shawmut Terrace - Saxonville Beach located off Lake Road. Beaches will open June 25th through August 20th, 1998, 10:00 - 7:00 P.M.

SENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE:Tues. l0:00 - 11:00 A.M. Danforth Gym. No fee.

SENIOR CITIZEN SOFTBALL: 55 & older, League Play. Register beginning March 12th. $50.00

SWIM LESSONS:Classes range from Toddler (Age 3) to Basic Rescue and Water Safety. Register July 1st, 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. at the Recreation Office. 8 lessons - $25.00, 1st session begins July 6th. Second session begins July 27th. Register for second session July 22, 9:30 -11:00 at Rec. Office.

SKYLINE: Programs for persons with disabilities. Bowling, Art, Sports etc. call 651-7267.

SOCCER CAMPS:JOHN SMITH SOCCER CAMP:Ages 5-17, July 20-24, 9:00-Noon or 1:00-4:00 P.M. $89.00 at the Musterfield. Each camper receives a T-Shirt and soccer ball. Register April 24th at the Park and Recreation Office.BAYSTATE SOCCER SCHOOL: August 17 - 21, 1998. 1:00-4:00 PM for Under 10-Under 14; 5:00-8:00 PM for High School & College Freshman. Cost $50. Location TBA. Register April 24th at the Recreation Office.

SUMMER RECREATION CENTERS:Ages 5 - l3. Monday through Friday. 9:00 - 3:30 P.M. Activities include Arts and Crafts, Roller-skating, Bowling, Swimming ,Sports and Field Trips. Locations: Barbieri and Potter Road schools. Three 2-week sessions. $130.00 each session. Register April 30 at the Park and Recreation Office. Parents are responsible for transporting child to and from the center. SESSION 1 July 6 - July 17; SESSION 2 - July 20 - July 31; SESSION 3 - Aug. 3 - Aug. 14.

SUPERVISED PLAYGROUNDS:Ages 5-12. Informal structure. Monday -Friday 9:00-1:00. July 6th - August 14th. Danforth Park and Arsenal Road. Register at the Playground July 6th. Free

COMPETITIVE SWIM STROKES: Ages 10-18; 8 wks., Tuesdays & Thursdays - 6:00-7:30 PM. $50 Fee. Register March 11th at the Recreation Office Classes begin April 7th.

SWIM TEAM: Ages 5 - l8. Register at the Recreation Office. Monday through Friday, June 11th through the 19th. Practice Times to be announced. $60.00 per individual - Family $110.00 (2), $150.00 (3 or more)

LIGHTED TENNIS COURTS: Lighted courts available at Bowditch,Walsh and Winch Park 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. end of May through mid October.

YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS:: Ages 6-l6. Classes taught by Carl Croci and staff. Times vary Monday through Thursday beginning July 6th. Registration begins May 20th at the Framingham Park and Recreation Office. $42.00 registration fee.

ADULT TENNIS LESSONS: Classes taught by Carl Croci & staff. Times are Wednesday mornings, Mon.,Tues.,Wed., &Thursday evenings.8 lessons/$52. Register March 26.Classes begin May 18th.

OPEN GYM ADULT SCHEDULE: Schedule will run through the Summer Season. $2.00 entrance fee. Danforth Gym , Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:00 P.M. Saturdays 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Sundays 5:30 - 8:00 P.M.

TRACK CLINIC: Ages 8-14; Wednesdays, April 29-June3; 6:15-7:15 PM. $24.00. Register March 26th.

TRACK MEETS: All ages. Register every Wednesday at 5:30 P.M. at Bowditch Track. Begins June 10th through August 12th. Sponsored by the Greater Framingham Track Club.

WATER AEROBICS: Co-Ed classes held at Keefe Pool.Monday & Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 P.M. 6 weeks $36.00. Register March 26th at Recreation Office. Classes begin April 27th.

WEIGHT LIFTING PROGRAM: Grades 8 and up. Monday through Thursday at Framingham High School. Begins June 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Register the first night. No fee.

WRESTLING: Ages 13-19. Wednesdays beginning April 1st, 5:30-8:00 P.M. Framingham High School. $20.00 payable the first evening includes USA wrestling membership.

WRESTLING CAMP: June 22-26; 9:00-4:00 P.M. Call Dan Balboni for info 788-0378.

KARATE/Adults: Nick Cerio's Kenpo,Karate & Jujitsu. Mondays 7-8:00 PM.Register May 14th. 6 wks./$40. Classes held at 885 Waverly St. beginning July 13th.

YOGA: Adults, Tuesdays 6:45-8:00 P.M. at the Brophy Gym; 6 weeks $30.00, begins April 7th. Register March 11th at the Recreation Office.

Spring Vacation Activities
Computer Camp, Drama Experience, Karate, Open Gym, and Magic. Call for details

Blues Festival
September 12, 1998 Bowditch Field.

Town Sponsored Events
CONCERTS ON THE COMMON
Friday evenings July 3rd through August, Center Common 6:30 P.M.
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION WEEKEND
June 11,12,13 & 14, 1998
Country Western Night - February 21st, Italian Night - April 4th
Road Race, Concert, Teddy Bear Picnic and Parade and Flag retirement ceremony- watch for upcoming details

NON-PROFIT RECREATION GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
KEEFE TECH SUMMER EXPLORATORY/SPORTS CAMP-Peter Dewar 879-5400 ext.256
FRAMINGHAM UNITED SOCCER - for information write F.U.S.C. at PO Box
2176, Framingham, Ma. 01701. Late Spring Registration call Jan Swain 877-6876.
FRAMINGHAM BABE RUTH - (ages 13 to 18) contact John Gillis 877-6471.
LITTLE LEAGUE -(ages 6-12) contact 626-2254.

All PROGRAMS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE;CLASSES ARE LIMITED AND BASED ON A 1ST COME, 1ST SERVE BASIS. SERVICES AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING TOWN MEETING APPROPRIATIONS. THE TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE MODIFICATION OF POLICIES OR PRACTICES, AUXILIARY AIDES, OR SERVICES, PLEASE CONTACT US AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THIS EVENT OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

For information
on any recreation programs
call Dan Avery or Trisha Powell
at 620-4834