Framingham Online: Park & Recreation Dept., SPRING

Recreation

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

1999 Spring / Summer Activities

ADULT TRIPS: Includes Round-trip Transportation, Accommodations, and some meals.
- Martha's Vineyard - April 10 & 11
- Montreal - April 27-29
- Atlantic City - May 18-20
- White Water Rafting - June 25-27
- Nova Scotia - July 19-25
- Bermuda Cruise - August 22-29
- Lion King in New York- Sept. 9 & 10
- Penn Dutch - October 9-12
- Detailed info at the Recreation Office.
AEROBICS & BODY TONING: Adults. Mondays and Wednesdays (Aerobics) 6:00-6:45P.M. (Body toning) 7:00-7:45 P.M., 7 weeks, $42.00 for one class; $75.00 if signing up for both Aerobics and Body Toning. Classes held outdoors at Bowditch beginning July 7th. Register May 20th.
ART WORKSHOPS: Classes held for Adults; either August 10th or 17th from 9:00-12:00 noon. $20.00 includes supplies. Register July 7th at the Recreation Office. Classes held at the Recreation Office.
BABY SITTING CLASS: Ages 11-15, April 26th-May 17th; Mon. 3:30-5:30. 4 wks/$25. Reg. March 23rd.
BASKETBALL CLINIC: Ages 7-16 for girls; ages 7-15 for boys beginning June 21st for 5 days, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Full day of Skill Development, $95.00 resident, $105 non-resident. Reg. May 20th.
CAMP ARROWHEAD: Day Camp for physically challenged youths, Natick, MA. Registration information by calling 620-4834 in 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.
CARDIO KICK-BOXING: Adult program inclusive of aerobic workout, muscle toning and stretching. Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:45-8:30 PM beginning March 29th, 6 wks./12 classes, $50. Reg. March 11th.
DANCE: Dancing Stories for ages 3 & 4, Tuesdays at 3:00 P.M.; Creative Jazz ages 5-7, at 4:00 P.M.. Held at Danforth Gym beginning April 27th. 6 weeks $30.00. Register March 23, 1999.
ESPERANZA: Ages 5-11, Mondays, through May 10th. 3:15-4:15 P.M., Woodrow Wilson School. Free
DAY TRIPS: May 8th, Boston Duck Tour; July 24th, Nantucket; Aug. 12th, Huckleberry Finn, Conn; October 16th, Ellis Island. Ongoing registration at Recreation Office.
GOLF LESSONS: Adult. Outdoor lessons at Framingham Country Club. Register April 15th at Rec. Office. Prices and times TBA.
GREEN UP DAY- Town beautification day. May 1, 1999. Contact Matt Zettek 877-7827 for info.
HORSEBACK RIDING CLASSES: Ages 8 - Adult. Classes held on Sundays Noon-1:00 P.M. at the Glean Maura Farm, Ashland. Classes begin April 25th. 5 weeks, $120.00. Registration begins March 23rd.
KARATE: Ages 6-13, Saturdays, 1:00-1:50 P.M. beginning April 24th. Register at Recreation Office beginning March 23rd. 6 weeks $35.00. Classes held at the Studio, 885 Waverly Street.
KEEFE POOL: Public Swim Saturdays 3:00 - 4:30 and Sundays 2:00 - 3:30, $2.00 fee. Ends May 16th.
KEYBOARD: Grades 2-4, Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 P.M., 5 lessons, begins May 3rd, $30.00. Classes taught by Paula Giles, Bachelor of Music Education. Register March 23rd at the Recreation Office.
KEYBOARD/ADULT: Introduction class, Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 A.M. Starts May 5th. 5 lessons/$45. Register March 23rd at the Rec.Office. Summer classes start Mon., July 19th; 7:00-8:00 PM.Reg.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 28th. Register at the Recreation Office, March 23rd. 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.
MEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL: 40 Teams, 4 divisions. Team registration $750. Pick up rosters on March 1st at the Recreation Office. Return by March 26th.
P.A.L. LEAGUE: Police Athletic Basketball League, ages 9-17, Monday, Wednesday, Woodrow Wilson 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Thursdays at the Danforth Gym from 7-9 P.M.
PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUPS:Ages 21/2 - 41/2, informal group play, social interaction held at the McCarthy School. Registration begins March 23rd at the Rec.office. 9 weeks for $27. Classes begin the week of April 5th. New children accepted on a space available basis.
PUBLIC BEACHES: Beach Tags on Sale- Monday June 14th, 5:00 - 6:30 P.M., Saturday June 19th 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 24, 1999 through August 19, 1999, 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
SENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE: Tuesdays, l0:00 - 11:00 A.M. Danforth Gym. No fee.
SENIOR CITIZEN SOFTBALL: 55 & older, League Play. Register beginning March 11th. $50.00
SWIM LESSONS: Classes range from Toddler (Age 3) to Level 7. 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 26th. Register for second session July 21, 9:30 -11:00 A.M. at Rec. Office. Lessons held at the Beaches.
SKYHAWK SPORTS ACADEMY: Ages 7-14, Golf August 2-6, $80.00, Roller Hockey August 9-13, $85.00, and Flag Football August 23-27, $80.00. Programs run Monday-Friday from 9:00 A.M. - noon.
SKYLINE: Programs for persons with disabilities. Bowling, Art, Sports etc. call 651-7267.
SOCCER CLINICS:
- JOHN SMITH SOCCER:Ages 5-17, July 19-23, 9:00 A.M.-Noon or 1:00-4:00 P.M. $89.00 at the Musterfield. Each camper receives a T-shirt and soccer ball. Register April 27th at the Park and Recreation Office.
- BAYSTATE SOCCER SCHOOL: August 16 - 20, 1999. 5:00-8:00 PM for High School ages & College Freshman. Cost $50. Location TBA. Register April 27th 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 29, 1999 at the Park and Recreation Office. Parents are responsible for transporting child to and from the center.
- SESSION 1 July 6 - July 16
- SESSION 2 July 19-30
- SESSION 3 August 2 - August 13.
SUPERVISED PLAYGROUNDS:Ages 5-12. Informal structure. Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M. July 6th - August 13th. Danforth Park and Bates Road. Register at the Playground July 6th. Free
COMPETITIVE SWIM STROKES: Thursdays. Ages 6-11: 6:00-6:45 PM and ages 12-18: 6:45-7:30PM. $40.00 Fee. Register March 11th at the Rec. Office. 8 classes at Keefe Pool begins April 8th.
SWIM TEAM: Ages 6 - l8. Register at the Rec. Office on Thurs. evening, June 10th from 6:00-7:30 PM. 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 from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. beginning at the 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., & Thurs. Evenings. 8 lessons/$52. Reg. March 23 at Rec. Dept., lessons begin May 17th.
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.
T'AI CHI CHUAN: Adult. Intermediate/advanced class 7-8 PM; beginner class 8-9 PM. Classes on Mondays beginning April 5th at the Brophy School. Register at the Rec. Office March 11th - 10wks./$40.
TRACK CLINIC: Ages 8-14; Wednesdays, April 28-June 2, 6:15-7:15 PM. $24.00. Register March 23rd.
TRACK MEETS: All ages. Register every Wednesday at 5:30 P.M. at Bowditch Track. Begins June 9th through August 11th. Sponsored by the Greater Framingham Track Club. (No meet June 30th)
WATER AEROBICS: Co-Ed classes held at Keefe Pool. Monday & Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 P.M. 6 weeks/ $36.00. Register March 23rd at Recreation Office. Classes begin April 26th.
WEIGHT LIFTING PROGRAM: Grades 8 and up. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at Framingham High School. Begins June 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Register the first night. No fee.
WRESTLING: Ages 13-19. Wednesdays beginning March 31st, 5:30-8:00 P.M. at Framingham High School. $30.00 payable the first evening includes USA wrestling membership.
KARATE/Adults: Nick Cerio's Kenpo, Karate & Jujitsu. Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 P.M.. Register May 13th. 6 wks./12 classes - $50. Classes held at 885 Waverly St. beginning July 12th.
YOGA: Adults, Tuesdays 6:00-7:15 P.M. at the Brophy School Gym; 6 weeks $30.00, begins April 27th. Register March 23rd at the Recreation Office.

Blues Festival
September 18, 1999 Bowditch Field.

Town Sponsored Events

CONCERTS ON THE COMMON
Friday evenings July through August
Center Common 6:30 P.M.

FLAG DAY CELEBRATION WEEKEND
June 3, 4, 5, & 6, 1999

Country Western Night - February 27th

Irish Breakfast - March 14th

Italian Night - April 17th

Road Race, Concert, Parade and Flag retirement ceremony- watch for upcoming details

CLASSES ARE LIMITED AND BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. REGISTRATION IS AT THE PARK AND RECREATION OFFICE, 475 UNION AVE UNLESS NOTED. ALL RECREATION PROGRAMS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. 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 EVENT OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Non-Profit Recreation Groups and Organizations

Bay Path Figure Skating Club - register in early Sept. For info call Albie Minkovitz 877-2662. Programs include beginner skating, Free Style, Parent/Tot program, Adult Lessons, and precision skating teams.
Temple Beth Am Brotherhood Basketball League - 5th grade and up. Program includes league competition for all boys & girls. Register in early October. For more information call Steve Bell at 978-443-5222.
Framingham Youth Hockey - registration ongoing by calling Phil Mauch 877-8772. All levels up to 16 years of age. Beginners age 5-9.
Pop Warner Football - Ages 8-14, Contact Rob Healey 788-6632.
Framingham United Soccer - ages 6 & up. Registration for Spring season For information call Jan Swain 877-6876.

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