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View and Register for Activities ONLINE!!!

The Town of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is very excited to offer you the ability to easily and securely view and register for recreation activities and picnic shelters online. Come visit our new online registration page at http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny and be active!!!

Our online registration system is:Fast – No more line upsEasy – Create your family account now before summer program registration begins to save you time. When registration begins you just sign in and register for swim lessons, camps, picnic shelters etc...Timely – Register anytime with round the clock access!Convenient – Register from the comfort of your home.Secure – Your account information remains private and safe!

Get online and you’re the first in line!!!

REGISTER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TODAY!!!

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Monday 7a.m.-5p.m.Tuesday 7a.m.-5p.m.Wednesday7a.m.-5p.m.Thursday 7a.m.-5p.m.Friday7a.m.-5p.m.

OpenSaturdays-April-August7:30a.m-11:30a.m.

Table of Contents BoysBasketballCamp....................5 BoysBasketballLeague..................7 BoysVolleyballCamp.....................5 CheerleadingCamp.........................5 GirlsBasketballCamp....................5 GirlsBasketballLeague...................7 GirlsVolleyballCamp.....................5 GolfCamp.......................................6 Lanc.Baseball,Football,Cheer.......6 LacrosseCamp................................5 LaxLacrosse...................................6 LibraryPrograms...........................13 Men’sPick-UpBasketball................7 OnlineRegistrationInformation.......1 Parks&HeritageTrail......................4 Pickleball..........................................6 Playgrounds.....................................3 SeniorCitizens...............................12 SoccerCamp..................................6 Swimming......................................9-11 Tennis...............................................8 TownBandConcerts.....................13 Track&Field...................................7 YMCAFitnessinthePark...............4 YearRoundActivities......................6

Program Information

*Register for all programs as noted in activity description. Dates to register and program fees are included in all activity descriptions.

*Registration for all activities will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register early to avoid being closed out of an activity.

*Activity content may be altered at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation staff.

*We reserve the right to cancel an activity for which there is insufficient registration or for any other reasonable cause that prevents presentation of the activity.

*If you wish to cancel a registration for any activity, the Parks & Recreation office must be notified at least two (2) business days prior to the first day of the activity. No refunds will be issued after the program begins.

Recreation & Senior Photo ID CardsRecreation or Senior Citizen Photo ID cards are required for pool use, leagues and all activities. Cost for a Recreation ID card is $10 per person and is valid for 2 years. Recreation ID cards can be pur-chased at the Recreation office. Senior Resident ID cards are $5 per person and are valid for life. Senior non-resident ID cards are $10 and valid for 5 years. Senior ID cards are issued at the Senior Center located at 100 Oxford Avenue. ID’s are issued daily until 15 mins prior to closing. Two items showing proof of residency must be pro-vided to obtain a card (driver license, current utility or tax bill, Board of Elections card, etc.). Expired ID cards cannot be used as proof. Children need a birth certificate or report card and their parents ID. If you have their names on your insurance card, that would work as well.

LANCASTER TOWN BOARD Supervisor

JohannaM.Coleman

Council MembersAdamDickman

DawnGaczewskiRonaldRuffino,Sr.

MatthewWalter

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Park Crew ChiefMichelleBarbaro

Recreation CommissionDaveSuttell,JamesEverett,DanielRinow,

GeorgeBesch&RobertFarmer

Town of Lancaster Parks & Recreation

Lancaster was named “Tree City USA” for the 19th year by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Congratulations!!

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Playground InformationMonday-Friday8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.

*School site playgrounds 8a.m. - 3p.m.Monday,June25-Friday,August17

PlaygroundsareopentoLancasterresidentsofallages(childrenunderage7mustbeaccompaniedbyanadultatalltimes.)Mostplaygroundsarestaffedbythreerecreationleaders.Arts&craftsareoffereddailyfrom8:30a.m.-10:00a.m.atachargeof50¢percraft.

PLAYGROUND SITES

*Como Park Elementary School -1985ComoParkBlvd.

Keysa Town Park-Brady&Vandenberg

Meadow Lea Park-BroezelAve.&RonaldDr.

Twin District Fire Co.-4999WilliamSt.

Past trips and activities offered at playgrounds• Field Trips-BuffaloBisongame,BillsCamp,DarienLake,Lasertron,bowling,go-carts• All Towns Track Meet -Wednesday,August1atCrosbyField• Tournaments -Bockey,volleyball,soccer,basketball,chess/checkers,horseshoes,obstacle

course,punt,passandkick,frisbeegolf,hole-in-one,hotshot,homerunderby

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PLAYGROUND SITES EACH DAY!!!!


Playground Activities

3“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” ~ Mr. Rogers”

Westwood ParkPavement Rd. between Broadway & Walden Ave.

This175acrescenicparkisayear-roundrecreationalfacility.Theparkoffersapathforwalking,bicyclingand rollerblading, as well as crosscountryskiing.Fishingisallowedin

thepondwhichisstockedwithbassandtrout.Anenclosedpavilionthatholds150peopleand8sheltersthatseat20-50peopleareavailableforrental.Baseball,t-ball,andsoftballdiamonds, aswell as amulti-purpose field andgreenspaceare available for your recreational activities. Playgroundequipmentandlavatoryfacilitiesarealsoavailable.

Walden Pond ParkWalden Ave. & Ransom Rd.

WaldenPondisa56acreparkwhichhas8softballdiamonds,3sandvolleyballcourts,aswellasamulti-purposefield,soc-cerfieldandafootballfield.Sevenshelterswhichseat20-50peopleenhancethispark.Playgroundequipmentandlavatoryfacilitiesarealsoavailable.

Keysa Town Park Brady Ave. & Vandenburg Ave.

KeysaTownParkishometoourlargeoutdoorpoolaswellasawadingpool.3newbasketballcourts,inlinestreethockey,2baseballdiamonds,playgroundequipment,skateparkandlavatoryfacilities.Alargeshelteraccommodating75peopleisavailableforrental.

Meadow Lea Park Broezel Ave. & Ronald Dr.

MeadowLeaParkistheTownofLancaster’sbestkeptsecret.Itoffersawadingpool,volleyball&basketballcourts,softballdiamond,playgroundequipment,lavatoryfacilities&picnicshelter(accommodates30people).

Picnic Shelter ReservationsShelterreservationsareacceptedstartinginearlyFebruaryandcontinuethroughoutthesummer.Reservations are available to Town residents

onlyandare takenonlineonly. PicnicShelter fees$25-$50PavilionFee$250(Sat.&Sun.)$150(M-F)http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Field Use, Rules and RegulationsTownbaseball, softball,andsoccer fieldsmaybeused forpracticeor for informalgroupswhen they are not being utilized forleagueplay.Permitsarerequiredforfieldusage.

IMPORTANT WILDLIFE NOTICE Manypeopleenjoyfeedingwaterfowl,buttheeffectsofthisseeminglygenerousactcan

bedisastrous.Ifyoucareaboutwaterfowl,pleasestopfeedingthemandallowthemtoreturntotheirnaturalhabitat.Don’t Feed the Waterfowl. Let’s Keep Wildlife Wild!

Lancaster Town ParksTown of Lancaster Parks & Recreation

“PooperScooperLaw”1stOffense$25,2ndOffense$50,3rdOffense$75

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Heritage TrailTheLancasterHeritageTrailisa4mileoffroadhikeandbiketrail.ThetrailbeginsattheendofWalterWinterDriveandendsatTownlineRoad.Thetrailhasmilemarkersevery1/4mile.Thetrailgivesustheopportunitytoseemanydifferentaspectsofnatureandwildlifeotherthantheregularsuburbanlifestylethatweareaccustomto.

Fitness in Westwood ParkAll Ages - No sign ups just show up - No CostBring a friend, a water bottle and your yoga mat!

Yoga Mondays June 4-August 20 6:30pm-7:30pmZumba Wednesdays June 6-August 22 6:30pm-7:30pmNEW! Zumba for Kids Sats. June 30-July 28 10:00am-10:45amEver wish you could attend a fitness class outside? You can!IndependentHealth&theYMCAhaveteamedupforthe7thyeartoofferFitness in theParks. Classesare ledbyYMCAcertifiedinstructors.Classescancelledifrainingorbadweatherwillbelistedatwww.ymcabn.org atleastonehourpriortoclassscheduledstarttime.Meet at Shelter #1 next to Baseball Facility off Pavement Rd.

Instructional Sports Camps

Visit our website @ www.lancasterny.gov

Girls CheerleadingOpentogirlsages6-13

Monday-FridayJuly16-July209a.m.-12noon

Lancaster High School Field House Fee $40

Registration deadline is June 15Camperswillbeintroducedtothefundamentalsofcheerleading.This will include jumps, motions, beginner tumbling, and be-ginner stunts, whileintroducingcheersafetyandteambuildingexercises.Throughouttheweekofcamp,achoreographedcheerroutinewillbelearned,combiningalloftheskillslearnedaswellasacheeranddance. Non-residentsmayregisteronanavail-abilitybasisfor$55.http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Girls Volleyball Opentogirlsages7-15

Mon.July2,Thurs.July5,Fri.July6No Volleyball July 3&4- Schools Closed

9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Lancaster High School Field House FEE $40 Registration deadline is June 15 Athleteswillbeinstructedonallphasesofthegameincludingfundamentalandpositionalskills,strategy,properstretching,etc. Contests,gamesandactivitieswithawards throughouttheweek.Non-residentsmayregisteronanavailabilitybasisfor$55.http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Boys VolleyballOpentoboysages7-15

Mon.July2,Thurs.July5,Fri.July6No Volleyball July 3&4 - Schools Closed

12:00pm-3:00p.m. Lancaster High School Field House Fee $40

Registration deadline is June 15

Athleteswillbeinstructedonallphasesofthegameincludingfundamentalandpositionalskills,strategy,properstretching,etc. Contests,gamesandactivitieswithawards throughouttheweek.Non-residentsmayregisteronanavailabilitybasisfor$55.http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Boys BasketballRegister Early!!!!

Opentoboysages7-15Mon.-Fri.July23-July27

Ages7-11yrs.8:30a.m.–11:30a.m.Ages12-15yrs.11:30am-2:30pm

Lancaster High School Field HouseFee $40

Registration deadline is June 15

Camperswillbenefitfromdirectinstructioninallaspectsofbasketballwhileparticipatingindrills,contests,gamesandactivitiesthroughouttheweek.Non-residentsmayregisteronanavailabilitybasisfor$55.http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny


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Girls Basketball Opentogirlsages7-15

Monday-FridayJuly23-279a.m.-12noon

Lancaster Boys & Girls Club 5440 Broadway Fee $40 Registration deadline is June 15

LIMIT OF 40 Participants! Register Early!!!!Athleteswillbeinstructedonallphasesofthegameincludingfundamentalandpositionalskills,strategy,properstretching,etc.Contests,gamesandactivitieswithawardsthroughouttheweek.Non-residentsmayregisteronanavailabilitybasisfor$55.http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Boys & Girls Lacrosse Camp Opentoboys&girlsages7-14Monday-FridayJuly9-July138:30-11:30am Lancaster High School Lacrosse Field

Fee $40 Registration Deadline is June 15

Athleteswill receive instructiononallphasesof thegame in-cludingstrategy,positionalskills,properstretching,etc.Thisisagoodintroductiontothegameoflacrosse.Non-residentsmayregisteronanavailabilitybasisfor$55.Pleasebringahelmet,goggles&alacrossestick.Youcouldusehockeyequipmentifyoudon’thavelacrosseequipment.http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Fall/Winter ActivitiesJustbecausetheleavesandsnowflakesstarttofall,wedon’tstopofferingprogramsforallages!WatchtheLancaster/Depew Bee forinformationonallprogramsaswellasourwebsitewww.lancasterny.gov,orcalltheRecreationofficeat684-3320.

Aquatic ProgramsSwimming Lessons ~ $20 feeToddler Swim, Learn to Swim & Advanced SwimTwosessions(Sept.-Dec.&Feb.-April)LessonsareheldonMon.orThurs.eveningsatLancasterHighSchool.RegistrationbeginsinSeptemberforthefallsession.Water Aerobics - ages 16 + ~ $20 feeTuesday&Thursday4:45pm-5:45p.m.fromSeptember-MayatWilliamStreetSchoolpool.Family Swim $30 fee per familyFridayevenings7:30p.m.-9:30p.m.atLancasterHighSchoolpool.September-May..

Girls & Boys Basketball - ages 6-15Girls League-SaturdaysatComoParkElementaryorLancasterMiddleSchool.Boys League-SaturdaysatComoParkElementary,orLancasterMiddleSchool.Early registration in progress.Limitedspotsremaining.Calltherecreationoffice684-3320formoreinformation. $25 fee .

Adult Choose-Up Basketball Ages 18+ProgramrunsSeptember-April,MondayeveningsatLancasterMiddleSchool. $15 fee for the season.

Adult Volleyball - ages 18+ Men’s -Tuesday&Wednesdayevenings

Women’s-WednesdayeveningsCo-Ed-ThursdayeveningsLeaguesrunthroughthewintermonths.RegistrationinSeptember.Wearealwayslookingfornewteamsinallleagues.Non-residentsallowedforanadditionalfee.

Other ActivitiesLEAP - (Lancaster Exceptional Activities Program)Activities,games,swimming,andarts&craftsforLancasterresidentswithspecialneedsandtheirfamilies.CalltheRecreationofficeformoreinformation.

Special Events- *Dates/times subject to change**SantaatWestwoodPark,Sunday,November25,2018*BeattheWinterBlues,March2019inWestwoodPark*ArborDayCelebration,April2019inWestwoodPark

League WebsitesLancasterDepewBaseball-www.lancaster-depewbaseball.comLancasterDepewSoccer-www.lancasterdepewsoccer.comLancasterJuniorFootball-lancasterfootballcheer.comLancasterDepewPonytails-www.lancasterdepewponytails.comLancasterLax-www.lancasterlax.orgLancasterLadyMonsters-www.monsterslacrosse.org

Set up your account and register online today!! (see page 1)

Boys Summer Lacrosse SponsoredbyLancasterLaxAssociation,Inc.

June12-July19(6weeks)Teamsarebycurrentgrade

Grades1-2&3-4Tues.&Thurs.6pm-7pm$170/reversiblejerseyGrades5-6&7-8Tues.&Thurs.7:30pm-8:30pm$170/reversiblejersey

HomeandawaygamesTues.&Thurs.evenings(4thweekofJune4thweekofJuly)DeadlineFriday,6/1(orwhenfilled)

Formoreinformationortoregistervisitwww.lancasterlax.org

Town of Lancaster Parks & RecreationInstructional Sports Camps

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Lancaster-Depew Baseball League Summer CampMon.Thurs.7/9-7/12WestwoodPark9am-11:30am

7-14yrs-$85percamper.Formoreinformationcall601-7318ore-mailwww.lancaster-depewbaseball.comLHS - Youth Football Camp (Grade 2-9)Mon.-Thurs.6/25-6/289am-12:30applicationswww.golancasterfootball.comLancaster Boys & Girls Football & CheerleadingAugust-OctoberTackle-6-13yrs.Flag6-9yrsWeekendGames&SidelineCheer,Opotionalcheercompetitionslancastersports@gmail.com-www.lancasterfootballcheer.com

Pickleball Invades LancasterThe Lancaster Recreation DepartmentnowhasitsownPickleBallcourtsattheLancaster Senior Center located at 100

OxfordAve.Theworld’smostrapidlygrowingracquetsport now has its own place to play in Lancaster. Wehavetworegulationcourtsthatareopenforpublicuseonadailybasisfromsunrisetosunset.HowevercourtuseisrestrictedforuseMonday-Friday7am-12noonbytheLancasterSeniorCenter.Bring your rackets and see what all the fun is about!

Lancaster Depew Soccer LDSC & GPS Summer Soccer Camp in Lancaster WestwoodParkTurfField

Monday-FridayJuly23-July279:00am-12pmAges5-18Yrs.$90percamper(beforeJune1,$120afterJune1)Registeratwww.gps-newyork.com/summercamps

Youth Golf Camp

Ginny Doak Swann - Golf InstructorDate: Thursdays, July 5 - July 26Time: 10am-11am - ages 6-9 11:15am-12:15pm - ages 10-15Place: Airport Driving Range 207 S. Youngs Road (between Aero and Wehrle Drive)Cost: $40 includes 4 lessons & t-shirt Equipment Needed: Sneakers or golf shoes & golf clubs

Students will be taught the basics of golf including all types of swings Example: Wood swing, iron swing, pitch-on shot and putting

http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Leagues & Fitness Activities

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” ~George Bernard Shaw


Adult Softball LeaguesMen’s League-BeginsWed.,May,16

Co-Ed League -BeginsThurs.,May17

LeaguesareopentoallLancasterresidentsage18andolder.Eachteamisallowed6

non-residentsatanadditionalfee,plus2nonpayinggrandfatheredplayers.Allsoftballleaguesareruninconjunction with the Depew Recreation DepartmentallowingVillageofDepewresidentstoplay.Registra-tionbeginsinFebruary.Teamslookingtoplaymaycall684.3320formoreinformation.http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Women’s Sand Volleyball Walden Pond Park CourtsTuesdays, beginning June 5

TeamsareinvitedtojoinourWomen’sOutdoorSandVolleyballleague.Theleagueisopentoallwomenages18&over.Eachteamisallowed4non-residentsatanadditionalfee.TeamsplaybeginninginearlyJunethroughearlyAugust.Formoreinformationonnewteamsfor2017calltheParks&Recreationofficeat684.3320.


Boys Basketball League$10 Fee

Keysa Town Park Basketball Courts Tuesdays & Fridays June 26-July 20

DeadlineASAPsowecangetascheduletogether

Boysages6-15willbedividedintoagegroupsandreceivecoachingaswellasanopportunitytoplaycompetitivegames. Schedulewillbesetafterregistration,numberofplayerstodeterminegroups.Eachagegroupwillmeetforapproximately1hour.Allgamesareplayedbefore12noononTuesdaysandFridays.Registerearlysowecangettheschedulestoyouassoonaspossible.http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Girls Basketball League $10 Fee

Keysa Town Park Basketball Courts Tuesdays & Fridays June 26-July 20

DeadlineASAPsowecangetascheduletogether

Girlsages6-15willbedividedintoagegroupsandreceivecoaching as well as an opportunity to play competitivegames.Schedulewillbesetafterregistration,numberofplayerstodeterminegroups.Eachagegroupwillmeetforapproximately1hour.Allgamesareplayedbefore12noononTuesdaysandFridays.Registerearlysowecangettheschedulestoyouassoonaspossible.http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

Track & Field$10 Fee

Lancaster High School TrackTuesdays & Thursdays 7-9 pm

June 26 - August 9Instructionisavailableforallages&abilitiesinvarioustrackandfieldeventsaswellasactivitiestopromotefitness,flexibility,speed&agility.Atrackmeet&onecrosscountryrunwillalsobeheld.Athleticsneakersandwaterbottlesarehighlyrecommended.Registeronline.Allageswelcome!NO SIGN UPS AT SITE!!!!http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

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Men’s Pick Up Basketball

Keysa Town Park Basketball Courts

Mondays 6:00pm-sunsetJune 25-August 20

Men18andovercomeoutandplaysomebasketball!!Whetheryouareaformerprofessional,collegiate,orhighschoolplayeroryouarelookingtoremainactiveandcompetitive,it’snevertoolate!Comeandcheckoutournewcourts!Registeronlinetoday!!!


Tennis Lessons & ActivitiesREGISTRATION - $10

OpentoallresidentsoftheTownofLancaster,andtheLancasterorDepewSchoolDistricts,ages2andup.Reg-isteronlinehttp://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecnyor callRoseat theRecreationoffice684.3320. Questionsabouttheprogram,callGeorgeBesch,SupervisingInstruc-tor683.8652.

EVENTS:Teaching Recreational Tennis - FREESaturday, June 9 9:30am-12pmLancaster High School Tennis Courts (Field House if rain)Net Generation Community Workshop at Lancaster High School.This interactiveworkshop is free andopen to anyone interested inlearningmoreaboutteachingtennistoyouth.PleasecontactJoeSteger,[email protected] if youhave anyquestions andorwouldliketoattend.Love is Love is Love TournamentThursday, July 12 (Rain date Thursday, July 19) - 6:30pmLancaster High School Tennis Courts

Wewillraisefundsfor,andawarenessabout,HospiceBuffalo. An all doubles, round robin, change-of-part-nerseachroundformat.ContactGabbyat716.479.0527ore-maillovepinktennis88@gmail.com

The Big Big Table TournamentSaturday, July 21 - (Rain date Sunday, July 22) - 9:00amLancaster High School Tennis CourtsWewill introduceWNY’sfirstpay-as-you-canCommunityCafe,agathering place to bring people together around healthy nutritiousfoodthatisaffordabletoall.Samplesavailableatthetourney!Analldoubles,roundrobin,change-of-partnereachroundformat.CallHannah716.598.6463ore-mailhekisker@buffalo.edu

Carnival!!Monday, August 6 - 5:30pm-9pm (Munchkins 4:30-5:30)Lancaster High School Tennis CourtsOurusualfrolicking,musicallyenhancedparty.TheMunchkinswillgettheCarnivalstartedwiththeirownpartyfrom4:30pm-5:30pm.

NEW THIS YEAR!!! PICKLE BALL!! Tuesday & Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pm Begins Tuesday July 3Senior Center Courts 100 Oxford Avenue BeginnerandIntermediateinstructionandmatchplay.

The Schaff Memorial Tennis Tournament will no longer be a program of the Lancaster Recreation Department, but the tradition will be carried on! August 9-12. For more information contact Garett at [email protected]


LESSON SCHEDULEAll lessons begin Monday, June 25

Site:Como Lake Park Date:June25-August1Site:Lancaster High School (evenings only)Date:June25-August1Site:DHS/Cayuga Heights Date:June26-August2

Beginner (available at 3 sites)Site1:Como Lake ParkDays&Times:Mondays&Wednesdays,8am-9:45am Fridays1pm-2:15pmSite2:DHS/Cayuga Hts.Days&Times:Tuesdays&Thursdays,8am–9:45amSite3: Lancaster High SchoolDaysandTimes:Mondays,&Wednesdays,6:30pm-8:15pm

Intermediate (available at 3 sites)Site1:Como Lake ParkDays&Time:Mondays&Wednesdays,10:00am-11:45am Fridays9:00am-10:15amSite2: DHS/Cayuga HeightsDays&Times:Tuesdays&Thursdays,10:00am-11:45amSite3: Lancaster High SchoolDaysandTimes:Mondays&Wednesdays,6:30pm-8:15pm

Advanced (available at 3 sites)Site1:Como Lake ParkDays&Times:Mondays&Wednesdays,1:00pm–2:45pmFridays10:30am-11:45amSite2:DHS/Cayuga Heights Days&Times:Tuesdays&Thursdays1:00pm–2:45pmSite3: Lancaster High SchoolDaysandTimes:Mondays&Wednesdays,6:30pm-8:15pm (ages14andup)

Munchkins - 2-5 yr. olds (available at 2 sites)Site1:Como Lake ParkDays:Mondays&WednesdaysTimes:11:00am-11:45amSite2:DHS/Cayuga HeightsDays:Tuesdays&ThursdaysTimes:11:00am-11:45am

Adults -Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced -14 and up Site:Lancaster High SchoolDays:Monday&WednesdayTimes:6:30pm-8:30pm

Like our Facebook page for more information about activities, lessons, events, updates etc.

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Swimming PoolsKeysa Town PoollocatedonthecornerofBrady&VandenbergOpen swim hours:

Monday-Friday12:00pm-8p.m.

Saturday&Sunday12:00p.m.-8p.m.*NO WEEKEND DINNER BREAKS*

POOL CLOSED 4th of July

Keysa Wading PoollocatedonthecornerofBrady&Vandenberg

Openswimhours: Monday-Friday 9a.m.-8p.m.

Saturday&Sunday 12:00p.m.-8p.m.


Meadow Lea Wading PoollocatednearthecornerofBroezel&RonaldOpenswimhours:Monday-Friday9a.m.-8p.m.Saturday&Sunday12:00p.m.-8p.m.


REGISTER NOW ONLINE!! Access information from our website www.lancasterny.gov


Pools will be open June 23 - August 18

In case of inclement weather or air temperaturesbelow65degrees,thepoolwillcloseatthediscretionofthepoolsupervisor.

OurpoolsarehandicapaccessiblePools are open to all Town and Village of

Lancasterresidents.Patrons MUST have a valid Parks & Recreation Photo ID card to use pool facilities and to participate in aquatic activities. ID cards are mandatory!!!! A $5 fee will be imposed if you do not have a Resident ID card.

Nonresidentguestswillbechargeda$5.00(perperson)facilityfeepervisit.

Patrons must be at least 10 years old to swimwithoutadultsupervision.

NOTE:Absolutelynoshoespermittedinthepoolarea!YouMUSThaveabathingsuitontoenterthepool.All further pool rules are posted at each pool and

enforcedforpatronssafety.

All pools are closed July 4th

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Aquatic Activities

Convenient online registration!http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

“The water is your friend…..you don’t have to fight with water, just share the same spirit as the water, and it will help you move.” – Alexandr Popov


LAP SWIM -NO FEE Keysa Park Pool

Brady&Vandenburg

Monday - Friday 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Saturday 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Monday, June 25 - Saturday, August 18

Getagreat start toyourdaybygettingupearlyandcomingout fora swim! Thisprogram isopen toallmenandwomenages16andup.RecreationorSeniorPhotoIDcardrequired.Registeronlinetoday!!!!


SENIOR CITIZEN SWIM- $10 Keysa Park Pool Brady and VandenbergFriday - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Saturday - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Friday June 29 - Saturday August 18

ThisprogramisopentoallSeniorCitizensintheTownofLancaster60yearsandolder.Waterexerciseisthebestforthosewhosufferfromarthritisorjointprob-lemsandanexcellentway tobeat the summerheat!SeniorPhotoIDcardrequired.Registeronlinetoday!


WATER AEROBICS - $20Keysa Park Pool

Brady and VandenbergFriday-9:00a.m.-10:00a.m.Saturday-11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.Friday June 29 - Saturday August 18

Exerciseandletlooseinastressfreeenvironment.Whetheryouwanttogetinshapeorjustreleasetension,comeseethenew,innovatedwaytoworkout!Opentowomenandmenages16andup.Handweightsavailablefor use. Recreation or Senior photo ID card required.Registeronlinetoday!!http://apm.activecommunities.com/lancasterrecny

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Keysa Park Pool & Meadow Lea Pool will be closed for the 4th of July. All pools will re-open

Thursday July 5th !Enjoy the 4th!!!!

New This Year!RecreationandSeniorCitizensPhotoIDcardsaremandatoryandarerequiredforpooluse,leaguesandallactivities.CostforaRecreationIDcardis$10perpersonandisvalidfor2yrs.RecreationIDcardscanbepurchasedattheRecreationoffice.A $5 fee is imposed if you do not have a valid ID card. SeniorResidentIDcardsare$5perpersonandarevalidforlife.Seniornon-residentIDcardsare$10andarevalidfor5yrs.SeniorIDcardsareissuedat theSeniorCenter locatedat100Oxford. ID’sareissueddailyuntil15minspriortoclosing.(seepage2)

What benefits does the program offer?OurnewLearntoSwimProgramismodeledafterprivate

swimclubprogramsthusofferingqualitylessons.Ouradvancedswimmerprogramoffersclubstyletraining

forourswimmerswhohavegonebeyondwhatourpreviouspro-gramoffered.

Levels are fluid; once your child has perfected that leveltheycanmoveuptothenextlevel,thusallowingeachchildtoprog-ressattheirownrate.

All the levels are offered during every time slot, increas-ingthenumberoftimeslotstochoosefromtoaccommodateyourscheduleandallowingsiblingstotakelessonsatthesametime.

Eachlevelfocusesononeselectskillatatimewhichresultsinamoreproficientswimmer.

Smallerclasssizesformoreindividualizedattention.Thestudenttoinstructorratiowillbenomorethan5students perinstructor.

$20perlessonperchildAny questions, call Erin or Michaela at the pool 288-7211

Swim Lessons will be held June 25th-August 17th Toddler Swim

Thisparentchildclassallowstheparenttojointheirchildinthewatertoteachthemthefundamentalskillsthroughaninstructorfacilitatedlessons.

Learn to Swim ProgramAlllevels1-6areofferedateverytimeslot.Ifyourchildhasbeeninswimlessonsfromthepastyear, theywillbe in the level theywereinatthattime.Ifyourchildisnewtoourprogram,theywillbetestedthefirstday.

Advanced Swimmer ProgramThisisforourswimmerswhohavepassedlevels1-6orwhohaspreviouslyparticipatedinthisprograminthepast.Thisprogramissplitupbetweenlevels7-9.Thisprogramwillofferthetrainingtoprogresstheirskillsorpreparefortheschoolswimteam.Special NeedsThis class is geared specifically for children with special needs,learningdisabilities,attentionproblems,orphysicalchallenges.Games,songsandtoyswillbeusedtoassistinlearning.

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Keysa Park Pool - Brady & Vandenberg

Advanced Swimmer $20 per childMonday-Friday8:00am-9:00amLearn to Swim Lessons $20 per childMonday/WednesdayorTuesday/Thursday9:00am-9:30am9:30am-10:00am10:00am-10:30am10:30am-11:00am11:00am-11:30am11:30am-12:00pmPleasenote:Makeuplessonswillbe offered on Fridays between11:00am-12noon. Please call Erin or Michaela at288.7211toregister.ToddlerSwim$20perchildFridays-10:00am-11:00am SpecialNeedsSwim$20perchildFridays-10:00am-11:00am 11:00am-12:00pm

Please Note:LancasterHighSchoolpoolwillbeclosedforthesummerof2018duetoconstruction.AlllessonswillbeheldattheKeysaTownParkPool.

Dear Residents:

Welcome to the Town of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department’s 2018 Summer Happenings Brochure. We hope you find this brochure useful as you navigate through and learn what exciting programs and activities we have to offer all Town of Lancaster residents.

Programs are offered for every age, need, and ability. We encourage you to visit our parks, pools, and playgrounds as well as our beautiful Heritage Trail. Discover how parks and recreation can benefit your lives.

Enjoy your summer!!!!!


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Swimming Lessons

Town of Lancaster Senior Center100 Oxford Avenue (off Como Park Blvd.)

685-3498 phone 685-3594 fax www.lancasterny.govMary Beth Gianni

[email protected] Officers Board of DirectorsPresident-NormanBastian LindaHirtzelVicePresident-RonaldWisniewski PatCelejSecretary-IrisEngl JosephChairmonteTreasurer-ElaineKeppler RoseannThielman LucilleKancar TheTownofLancasterSeniorCenteroffersavarietyofactivitiesandprogramstoLancasterresidentsage60andolder.Thereissomethingforeveryoneatthecenter! To participate in the Senior Center activities, you must show a Lancaster Senior Photo ID card. There is a one-time $5.00 fee for Lancaster residents and a $10 fee, every 5 years, for non-residents.MembershipcardsareavailableattheSeniorCenterduringbusinesshours.SeniorPhotoIDcardsaregoodforlife.MonthlycalendarsareavailableattheSeniorCenter,Parks&Recreationoffice.Formoreinformation,[email protected]

ACTIVITIES-NEW THIS YEAR!!! BEAUTIFUL NEW HORSESHOE, BOCCI AND PICKLE BALL COURTS!!!!Dominoes,Chess,CardGames,Bowling,Scrabble,Canasta,Hand&Foot,5CrownCards,Euchre,Library,TVRoom,MonthlyMeetings,MonthlyBirthdayParty,FridayMovies,Dances,PotLuckDinners,SmartDriver’sCourse,BocceCourts,PingPong,IndoorandOutdoorHorseshoes,IndoorShuffleboard,BookClub&Pickleball.

ARTS & CRAFTS-Comejoininthefun!Anominalfeeischarged.CraftLessons,PaintingClass,Ceramics,Quilting,Knit/Crochet.

EXERCISE-Therearemanyopportunitiestogetinshape.Aerobics,WalkersClub,FitnessRoom,GolfLeague,Horseshoes,Yoga,Zumba,ArthritisExerciseVideo,ExerciseBallClass,TaiChi&LineDancing.

LESSONS-TheSeniorCenteroffersmanyopportunitiesforlearningwithaqualifiedstaff.LineDance,SquareDance&Piano.

TOURNAMENTS -Tournamentsarescheduledwithinthecenter.Pinochle,Pool,Canasta,Pickleball,Shuffleboard,BocceandHorseshoes.

TRIPS-DaytripsarearrangedthroughtheSeniorCentertomanyplacesintheareaatanominalcost.Pasttrips:shoppingmalls,tours,plays,shows,casinos,etc.

MEALS-KimHerdzik,SiteManager-TheSeniorCenterparticipatesintheErieCountyNutritionProgram.Healthy&deliciouslunchesareavailabledailyatlowcost.Signupweekly.

HometoMealsonWheels,contactLindaat716.683.3771.

VAN TRANSPORTATION - VantransportationisavailableforSeniorCitizens(60+)thatresideinLancasterformedicalandnutritionalneeds.ThevanrunsMonday-Fridayfrom8:30am-3:00pm.


“Aging is not “lost youth” but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” ~ Betty Friedan

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Lancaster Town Band 73rd Season of Concerts in the Park 2018

Concerts are one hour in length and are directed by Richard Goss. Concerts will be held at the Richard E. Pascucci Memorial Band Shell behind the Lancaster Youth Bureau located at 200 Oxford Ave. & Depew Veteran’s Park on Terrace Blvd. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at Lancaster Middle School, 148 Aurora St., at the scheduled time. Concert location is posted on the website www.lancastertownband.com after 4:00pm on concert dates. For more information, call Richard Goss at 866.5453.

Tuesday, June 12 7:30pm Pascucci Band ShellTuesday, June 19 7:30pm Pascucci Band ShellTuesday, June 26 7:30pm Pascucci Band ShellTuesday, July 3 7:30pm Pascucci Band ShellWednesday, July 4 12:00pm Lancaster Village SquareTuesday, July 10 7:30pm Pascucci Band ShellTuesday, July 17 7:30pm Pascucci Band ShellTuesday, July 24 7:30pm Pascucci Band ShellThursday, July 26 7:00pm Depew Veterans’ ParkTuesday, July 31 7:30pm Pascucci Band ShellTuesday, August 7 7:30pm Pascucci Band ShellWednesday, August 15 6:30pm Elma Town Park

Library Summer Programs LANCASTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

5466 Broadway, Lancaster NY 683.1120

Lapsit Storytime (ages 0-23 months)Tuesdays, July 10 - August 14 at 10:30 a.m.Toddler Time (2-3 yrs. with a parent/caregiver) Tuesdays, July 10 - August 14 at 11:30 a.m. Pre-School Story Time (3-5 yrs. with a parent/caregiver)Fridays, July 13 - August 17 at 10:30 a.m. Movin’ & Groovin’ with Ms. Meg (2-5 yrs. with a parent/caregiver)Fridays, July 13 - August 17 at 11:30 a.m.Maker Mondays (children 5-12 yrs. old) Mondays, July 2 - August 27 from 2pm-3pm Join us every Monday for a variety of hands-on-STEAM activities for kids. Learn how to code robots, make a stop motion animation video, build a catapult out of straws, and try virtual reality!Lego Club (For children 7-13)Saturday, May 19th, June 16th, July 14th, and August 11th from 1-2pm Every month we build a new creation and display them in our library for all to see till the next meeting! We’ll supply Legos, you bring the imagination!Battle of the Books -(entering grades 6-9 in Sept.) Team Practice Sessions Begin: Wednesdays, May 16 - August 1 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Final Playoffs for Battle of the Books - Saturday, August 4 **Stop in the library to register or call for more details**


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“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” ~ Emilie Buchwald

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