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2011-12 WINTER ACTIVITIES PROGRAMFOR YOUTH AND ADULTS

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2011 RUTLAND RECREATION & PARKSDEPARTMENT WINTER PROGRAM

INDEXPolicies & Procedures ...................... 2Special Events & Programs ...........3Giorgetti Arena................................3Winterfest.........................................3Youth Programs ............................... 4Team Sports................................. 4-5Adult Programs................................ 5Art Classes....................................... 5Senior Programs .............................. 7

RUTLAND RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT 2011-12 WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE

WELCOME! THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.Recreation & Parks Department OfficeGODNICK ADULT CENTER1 Deer St.. Rutland, Vermont 05701Office hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri

Contact Information:Main phone number: 802-773-1853Fax number: 802-773-1853 (call before sending)email: rutlandrecreation@comcast.netVisit our website: www.rutlandrec.com

GODNICK CENTER STAFFEJAY BISHOP, SUPERINTENDENTejaybishop@comcast.netCINDI WIGHT, RECREATION DIRECTORcindiwight@comcast.netJAY THOMAS, PROGRAM DIRECTORjaythomas24@comcast.netAPRIL CIOFFI, PROGRAM DIRECTORaprilcioffi@comcast.netLORI HICKEY, PROGRAM DIRECTORloriahickey@comcast.netBROOKE TOWSLEE, PROGRAM ASSISTANTbrooketowslee@comcast.netMARY MARKOWSKI, ADMINISTRATIONmarymarkowski24@comcast.net

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT STAFFMain phone number: 802-773-1828BOB PETERSON, Parks DirectorJAY SILISKI, Maintenance Specialist ForemanDUKE CANNEY, Maintenance SpecialistJEFF PRATT, Maintenance SpecialistED GRIFFITHS, Maintenance SpecialistTYLER DAHLIN, Maintenance Specialist

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow do I register?

• Online at WWW.RUTLANDREC.COM• We now Accept MASTERCARD and VISA credit

cards.• During office hours at Godnick Adult Center• No registrations can be placed over the phone• Registrations will be accepted until the program is

filled.

• Early registration is encouraged as programs fill upquickly• PLEASE NOTE: Programs can fill before the $10discount date. Coming in to register on or before thediscount date does not guarantee the program will beopen.

When does registration begin?Upon receipt of the brochure, residents are encouragedto register for the fall programs beginning Monday,October 31.

Am I a resident?If you live within the Rutland City limits you are a

resident

What do non-residents pay?• Non-residents pay an additional $11 administrative

fee per program• Limited access programs may have a later registra-

tion date for non-residents. If so, it will be notedunder 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 class that pro-hibits a participant from attending the class, there isa full refund with no administrative fees.

• A 50% refund will be given for withdrawal from aprogram if the request is made less than 10 daysprior but before the class has started. In the case ofteam sports, the date the program has started is thedate the teams are formed.

• A 25% refund will be given for withdrawal from theprogram if a request is made on the day that the pro-gram started (or the day after for evening classes).There are no refunds after that date.

• All requests for refunds must be made in writing byfilling out a Refund Request Form, which is avail-able in the office.

Please note: Return Check Fee PolicyThere is a fee of $40 from customers whose checkshave been returned to the city.

What if a program is postponed or cancelled?• Inclement Weather: In the event of rain some

programs may be cancelled. You should checkour website www.rutlandrec.com for cancellationinformation or call the office 773-1853.

• Other Cancellations: We reserve the right to can-cel any programs due to insufficient enrollmentor for other reasons preventing the acceptablepresentation of the activity.

Do you provide scholarships?• The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department

recognize that the charging of fees for programsmay place such an economic hardship on someindividuals that they are unable to participate. Forthat reason, a fee reduction waiver system is avail-able for eligible residents of Rutland City.

• All scholarships will run from July 1st to June 30thof each year.

• Persons applying must do so before June 15th tobe activated by July 1st.

• You must reapply each year to see if you areeligible for a scholarship.

•Contact the recreation office for information or toapply for the scholarship.

• Confidentiality will be maintained.

Do you provide insurance?The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department doesnot provide accident or hospitalization insurance forparticipants. Participants are strongly advised to haveadequate insurance. Participation is at your own risk.

Are your programs accessible?Reasonable accommodations will be provided uponrequest to ensure that programs are accessible to allindividuals regardless of challenge.

Do you have a participant behavior policy?Behaviors of participants that pose a risk to other par-ticipants, staff and or the participant himself/herselfor that so alters the program to such a degree that weare no longer offering the intended program, will be acause to remove the participant or participants fromthe program either temporarily or permanently.

GODNICK ADULT CENTER1 Deer St. 773-1853Dept. offices, program/meeting rooms, exercise room,meal site, gazebo, shuffleboard courts and open space.

ALEXANDER KEEFE MEMORIAL PARKWater St.

MONSIGNOR THOMAS CONNOR MEMORIAL PARKMeadow St.Two Basketball courts, three tennis courts, twosoftball fields (one with lights), open fields, picnictables, pavilion, and playground equipment.

MAIN STREET PARKMain St. - Arboretum, Bandstand, and benches.

WHITE MEMORIAL PARKAvenue B off of Jackson Ave.Swimming and wading pools, pool house, baseballfield, five tennis courts, and two basketball courts.

GIORGETTI ATHLETIC COMPLEX & PINE HILLPARKOff Oak St. 775-7976Baseball field, softball field, open space, Flip SideSkate Park, Ice Rink, Pill Hill Trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and mountain biking

ROTARY PARKOff North St. - Playground, basketball and tenniscourts

JUSTIN THOMAS MEMORIAL PARKMadison St.Gazebo, playground equipment, tots area, picnictables.

RIVER ST. MINI-PARKRiver St. - Playground equipment, tots area, picnictable.

CIOFFREDI COMPLEXTemple St. - Two softball fields, open space.

DEPOT PARKMerchants RowHome of Farmer’s Market and Downtown Christmasdisplay.

CENTER ST. ALLEYAccess via Merchant’s Row, Center St., Wales St. andWashington St.Amphitheater and benches.

RUTLAND RECREATION &PARKS DEPARTMENT FACILITIES

Monsignor Connor Park and Giorgetti Park receivedthe biggest blow from the tropical storm Irene. Withthe damage to the ball fields at both parks we were

forced to look at alternative solutions to provide the fall sportsthis community expects. A huge thank you to the SummitFutbol Club for allowing us the use of their fields in RutlandTown, we are very fortunate to have that resource availableto the community and we appreciate their generous offer.Our maintenance department has done a magnificent job ofresponding to the emergency of repairing our fields alongwith continuing to provide the daily requirements of theprograms that have run basically without a hitch. We remainoptimistic that we will be able to use those facilities nextyear, but we will have to wait and see how they progress inthe spring.

Both the maintenance crew and the programming staffhave worked long hours to make sure that services andprograms haven’t been interrupted. I am very appreciative andproud of those efforts and I am pleased that this departmentresponded so professionally. One of the many benefits a goodrecreation and parks department provides a community is theopportunity to find outlets for enjoyment, relaxation and exerciseall year round and even during times of higher stress causedby a significant event like Irene. We hope you have come toappreciate and recognize the quality of life we try and provide.

The Recreation and Parks Department is still in a stateof limbo as of October 20th. Our offices remain at theGodnick Adult Center facility and we continue to offer asmuch programming as we can in that facility. We appreciateeveryone’s patience as we continue to navigate through thistransition period.

This winter we hope to relocate our maintenance divisionto the Courcelle Brothers Reserve Center when it becomesavailable. This facility will prove to be an ideal location forour maintenance operation. It will provide enough spacefor the proper storage of all of our equipment and supplies.Presently we rent space and have to store many pieces ofequipment outside and store supplies in several differentlocations. The Courcelle facility will allow us to consolidatethe entire maintenance operation into one locationestablishing a more efficient operation and providingopportunities to develop the space in order to better servicethe park infrastructure. We also anticipate relocating theadministrative offices and registration operation there andhope to provide a little programming as well.

Giorgetti ice rink is open for the season! We invite you tojoin us at the rink to go skating, play hockey or curling. Therink is open to the public many different times during eachweek with increased hours of operation during the schoolvacation weeks. Please visit our website at rutlandrec.com tofind out more about the opportunities available at the arena.

Thank you to the Rutland Herald and to the businessesthat choose to support our department by advertising in thispublication. Don’t forget to look for weekly updates everyWednesday in the Herald and visit our website at rutlandrec.com for news on ongoing and upcoming programs and events.

Let the winter fun begin,

EJay BishopEJay Bishop, Superintendent

SUPERINTENDENT’SCOMMENTS

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Special Events & Programs

SANTA PHONE CALLS

DATE: Wednesday December 14TIME: 5:30-7:30PM

Special arrangements have been made totransfer phone calls from Santa in the NorthPole to Rutland City children. Stop in andfill out a special Santa’s Elf form. We onlywish that Santa could see the smiles his callsbring.

HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATESGive the gift of healthy recreational activities forchildren and adults.

CHESS CLUB

DAY: TuesdayTIME: 7:00-9:00PMLOCATION: Godnick Center

The Chess Club in Rutland was founded to givethe public an arena in which to work on theirchess skills. Chess provides a mind enhancingskill not only to the youth, but adults as well. Theclub is willing to teach anyone who is willing tolearn using their wide variety of skill levels. Allages are welcome to join.

1oth Annual Winter Fest!Saturday February 4 • 11:00AM – 3:00PM

Giorgetti ParkJoin us for our 9th Annual Winter Fest co-sponsored by the Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition.

This event is FREE with activities for the entire family!Find out all of the great ways to be physically active during

the winter months.• snowshoe demonstrations • snow carving • story walk

• quinzee building • obstacle course • snow maze• curling • disc golf • paintball

Giorgetti Rink will be open from 2:00 -4:15 p.m. Participate in 3 activities and skate for free!

CO-ED ADULT HOCKEYThis is a great way to spend an evening with yoursignificant other or friends. This is a recreationaldrop in program for players of all abilities. Nocontact, no slap shot games each week. Pleasecheck out www.rutlandrec.com for up to dateweekly schedule.

DAYS: MondaysTIME: 7:45 PM – 9:15 PMDATES: November 7 through February 27FEE: $10 per skate residents;

$11 per skate non-residentsPUNCH CARD: $80 $91 non-res.

10-sessions

MEN’S DROP IN HOCKEYThis is a recreational men’s adult drop-in league(non-contact) for players of all abilities.

DAYS: ThursdaysTIME: 9:00 PM - 10:30 PMDATES: November 3 through March 1FEE: $10 per skate residents;

$11 per skate non-residentsPUNCH CARD: $80 $91 non-res.

10-sessions

ICE SKATING LESSONSWe are thrilled to again offer structured grouplessons with our very enthusiastic instructors. Ourclasses 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 byability and age. The lessons are aimed at developingcore skating skills and improving existing skills.

SESSION: 1 6 weeksDATES: 11/12/11 – 12/17/11DAY: Saturday morningsTIMES: 9:30-10:00; 10:00-10:30;

10:30-11:00.Classes also include 30 minutes ofadditional self-guided practice time.FEE: $45 NON-RESIDENT: $56CODE: 461751-A

SESSION: 2: 6 weeksDATES: 1/7/12-2/11/11DAY: Saturday morningsTIMES: 9:30 – 10:00; 10:00 – 10:30;10:30 – 11:00.Classes also include 30 minutes ofadditional self-guided practice time.FEE: $55 $66 non-residentEARLY REGISTRATION: Register by12/28/11 and receive a $10 discount.CODE: 461751-B

ADULT & TEEN LESSONSWould you like to skate for fitness, skate withgrace or just enjoy skating with your kids or atthe teen skate? The class is designed for those

with a minimum of some skating ability even if itis removing the rust from what you knew 30 yearsago! Adult class also appropriate for adult hockeyplayers looking to improve their skating skills.

SESSION 1: 6 weeksDATES: 11/12/11 – 12/17/11DAY: Saturday morningsTIME: 8:30 – 9:30FEE: $45 $56 non-residentCODE: 461751-C

SESSION 2: 6 weeksDATES: 1/7/12 – 2/11/12DAY: Saturday morningsTIME: 8:30 – 9:30FEE: $55 $66 non-residentEARLY REGISTRATION: Register by12/27/10 and receive a $10 discount.CODE: 461751-D

PRIVATE LESSONSContact the Recreation Department for phonenumbers for our skating instructors. The skateris responsible for paying the rink for ice cost andthe instructor for lesson fees.

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Youth Programs

FREESTYLE SKATE – ALL AGESThis is a special open free style figure skatehour on Saturdays from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Fee:$6 residents and $8 non-residents. Additionalfreestyle skate hours may be added dependingon demand and ice availability. For updatedschedule check out www.rutlandrec.com.

PUBLIC SKATE –ALL AGESSeveral times per week the rink will beopen to the public for skating. A concessionstand, warming room and rental skates areavailable. For weekly schedules check out www.rutlandrec.com

STICK AND PUCK – ALL AGESFor up to date schedule go towww.rutlandrec.com.

CURLINGOn Nov. 2, the Rutland Rocks Curling Clubwill begin its fifth season of curling atGiorgetti Arena. The club curls on Sunday and

Wednesday evenings from November throughFebruary. Observers are welcome to attendsessions and see how members strategize thegame and deliver the stones.Interested parties may attend an open houseon Sunday Nov. 6th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM atGiorgetti Arena. In addition to learning aboutthe sport, participants will be able to get on theice to give it a try.

The club will also offer several learn to curlclinics throughout the season. Details on theclub and the season may be found at www.rutlandrocks.com.

PARTIES AND SPECIAL EVENTSGiorgetti Arena will be available throughout theskating season for your special event. Pleasecheck us out for birthday parties, school orcorporate functions, or any other celebration.For pricing and schedule information,please contact Jay Thomas at 282-5689 orjaythomas24@comcast.net.

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Team Sports

FEBRUARY VACATION CAMPSchool on break? Let your kids enjoy a full, fun weekof camp! There will be an all day trip to the UpperValley Aquatic Center plus each child will have theopportunity to go swimming at VAC and climb at theGreen Mountain Rock Climbing Center. In additionwe will have super arts & crafts, fun sports in the gymand plenty of outside time at Giorgetti Park. We will beskating and sledding (think snow!) at Giorgetti. Theweek will conclude with a BBQ at Giorgetti.

GRADES: K-6DATES: 2/20 – 2/24DAYS: Mon-FriTIME: 9:00 – 3:00 with pre and post careavailable starting at 8:00AM-5:00PMFEE: $108 resident $118 non-residentCODE: 426741-AFEE: Pre & post care $128 NR - $138CODE: 426741-BRegister by 2/10/12 to receive a $10 discount

RUTLAND YOUTH THEATRE

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREETDATES: Friday December 16TH 7:00PM

Saturday December 17TH at2:00 PM & 7:00PM

Join us at the Paramount Theatre for this familyfriendly musical. Tickets will be on sale at theParamount Box office or at www.paramountvt.org.

AUDITIONS FOR EARLY SPRING PLAYOur spring play will be Charlotte’s Web. Auditions willbe held on Saturday January 28 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. atthe new location for the Rutland Recreation Center onNorth Street Extension.

ROCK CLIMBINGThere are 7 levels in our climbing program. Intro isfor those that are brand new to rock climbing; Level 1is for climbers who have successfully passed intro orhave had previous exposure to rock climbing; Level 2is for climbers who are ready to learn how to be a trueclimber and climb set routes; Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 buildon previous learned skills. Rock climbing is a lifetimeskill and an excellent way for your child to participate ina full body fitness program. For more information checkout our web-site or pick up a rock climbing informationsheet at Dana. The introduction and Level 1 classesinclude a t-shirt and if you successfully pass any levelyou now receive a patch.

LOCATION: Green Mountain Rock Climbing CtrINSTRUCTORS: GMRCC Staff

Intro to Climbing & Level 1: Grades K-6DATES: Session 1: 1/12 – 2/2

Session 2: 3/1 – 3/22DAY: ThursdaysTIME: Intro 4:00-5:00PM

Level 1: 5:00-6:00PMFEES: $53 resident $64 non-residentRegister 10 days early to receive a $10 discount.CODE: Intro 421011 A/H CODE:

Level 1 421011 B/I

Level 2 & 3 Climbing Grades 2-6DATES: Session 1: 1/10 – 2/7

Session 2: 2/28 – 3/27DAY: TuesdaysTIME: 4:00-5:00pm (L2)

5:00 – 6:00 PM (L3)FEE: $62 (L2) $68 (L3) Non-res. add $11.Register 10 days early and receive $10 discountCODE: Level 2: 421011 C/JCODE: Level 3: 421011 D/K

Level 4 & 5 & 6 Climbing Grades 2-6DATES: Session 1: 1/11 – 2/8

Session 2: 3/7 – 4/4DAY: WednesdaysTIME: 4:00-5:00pm (4)

5:00 – 6:00 PM (5 & 6)FEE: $68 Non-residents add $11.Register 10 days early and receive$10 discountCODE: Level 4: 421011 E/LCODE: Level 5 421011 F/MCODE: Level 6: 421011 G/N

Volunteer Coaches Needed!

Volunteer coaches are the backbone of therecreation department youth sports programs.We appreciate the efforts of all of our volunteersover the years. Unfortunately, it has becomeincreasingly difficult to find an adequatenumber of volunteers each season. Effectiveimmediately, if there are an insufficient numberof volunteers at the program start date, theprogram may be delayed, amended or evencancelled. Please note that participation feesfor our programs are based on adults steppingforward to volunteer; in the event that programshave to move to paid staff, program fees willhave to increase significantly. Please considervolunteering…as a coach or a team parent…the opportunities are endless! The reward isknowing that you made an investment in thefuture of our community…our children! Therecreation department can assist by offeringwritten materials and coaching clinics. Pleasecontact April Cioffi 282-5750 for additionalinformation.

BASKETBALL

1st & 2nd GradesHave fun while learning the basic skills neededto play the game of basketball. Learn to dribble,pass and shoot (but no dunking please!) inthis forty-five minute introduction to the worldof basketball. Parents are encouraged to getinvolved and help out the staff! Registration Feeincludes Tee Shirt.

ELIGIBILITY: Boys & girlsSECTION: ADATES: 1/07/12-2/11/12DAY: SaturdayTIME: 8:00AM-8:45AMFEE $43 Nonresident $54CODE: 421712-AEARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:12/22/11 and receive $10 discountDIRECTOR: Joan OlsonLOCATION: Keefe Gym

3rd GRADE BOYS & GIRLSInstructional program that will teach thefundamentals of basketball. Practice your dribbling,passing, shooting, defense and offense. Theprogram will be divided up between instruction andsome game play. Anyone interested in assisting thedirectors, please mark the appropriate spot on theregistration form. Includes tee shirt.

SECTION: B TIME: 9:00-10:30AMSECTION: K TIME: 9:00-10:30AMDATES: 1/7/12-2/25/12DAY: SaturdayFEE: $51. Non-resident: $62SECTION B CODE: 421712-BSECTION C CODE: 421712-KEARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:12/22/11 and receive a $10 discountGIRL’S DIRECTOR: Joan OlsonBOY’S DIRECTOR: David GillamLOCATION: Keefe Gym

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Team Sports

Boys’ & Girls Grades 4th – 6th

We are hoping that our 2011-2012 basketballseason will be our best ever. We’ll start theseason open gym November 14 throughNovember 22 (schedule to be determined), withteams being selected the week of November 28.Players will be notified of their team assignmentthrough their coaches by December 2 and gameplay will start after the New Year.The season will culminate with our AnnualRutland Recreation Youth BasketballTournament February 25th-March 3rd. Forfurther information please contact April Cioffi282-5750.

DATES: LEAGUEFEE: (4th) $63 Non-resident $74

(5th/6th) $73 Non-res. $84CODE: 421712

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registerby 11/16/2011 and receive a $10 discount.Enrolling by this date does not guarantee thatyou will automatically have a spot. If a divisionis full you will go on a waiting list and if a spotopens up you will receive the discount if youname was on the list by this date.

UNIFORM DEPOSIT: A separate check or cash for$40.00 is needed for a uniform deposit.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Until filled. Limitedenrollment.Players that sign up after the team has beenfilled will be placed on a waiting list and may notbe able to participate unless we have enoughplayers on the wait list to create another fullteam.

7TH & 8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLSThe Middle School will run its traditionalintramural program during the months ofNovember and December and select its travelteams after the intramural season. Weencourage everyone interested in basketball toparticipate in the intramural program. Oncethe Middle School teams have been selected,players pre-registered in the Recreation

Department program, and not playing for themiddle school teams, will begin to practiceand play. Pre-registration for the RecreationDepartment program is required and youmust be registered by Wednesday, November23, 2011. This will allow us to determine theviability of the program and allow us to set upa schedule of games. Full refunds will be givenonly to those players selected to the MiddleSchool teams. Please note that the MiddleSchool and Recreation Department will not playcommon opponents, we will seek games withschools not traditionally included on the MiddleSchool schedule.

ELIGIBILITY: Boys and girls in the 7th &8th grades not playing for the RutlandMiddle School travel teams.DATES: LeagueTIME: TBDFEE: $73 Non-resident: $84CODE: 421712REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/23/11MORE INFORMATION: Available at theMiddle School sports informationevening or call April Cioffi at 282-5750.

SPORTS STARTERThis is 6 week introduction to a variety ofFUNdamental sports skills in a non-competitiveenvironment. Your child will learn skills likethrowing, catching, kicking, and work oncoordination and agility. Limited enrollment of15 children.

ELIGIBILITY: Boys & girls ages 3-5SECTION:411051-1DATES: 1/2/12 - 2/6/12DAY: MondaysTIME: 5:15 - 6:00 PMFEE $38 Nonresident $49CODE: 511051-1EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:12/22/10 and receive $10 discount

Adult Programs

HANDS ON MINDS ONCHILDREN’S ART CLASS

Winter 2012Session I Jan. 3 - Feb. 10Session II Feb. 14 - April 6

Just for 2’s Studio(with caretaker) ages 24 - 36 monthsFine motor skills, coordination & self-esteem willbe engaged as little hands and minds explore theworld around them through art.

Thurs. 11:00- noonLimit: 6 artists per classFee: 6 weeks, $56/$67 for nonresidentsNO classes Feb. 20 -24 nor March 14-16

Independent Art Start(no parent needed, potty trained child ) ages 2.5 - 3.5 yearsA studio time set up just for independent souls-artists willhave a chance to interact with peers & teacher while gainingfreedom and curiosity with a variety of art materials.

CHOOSE ONE TIME-SLOT:Wed. 1:00 - 2:00Thur. 11:00 - noonFri. 9:30 - 11:00 (1.5 hour class)Limit: 6 artists per classFee: 6 weeks, $56/67 for nonresidents

(1.5 classes) $89/$98 for NRNO classes Feb .20 -24 nor March 14-16

Pre-school Programs(ages 3 1/2 - 5)Art will be concentrated around a specific theme or book &created with a variety of art materials. Young students will

get a chance to gain a level of comfort with materials, inwhich is important for them to enjoy, express, and progresswith their creativity.

CHOOSE ONE TIME-SLOT:Wed. 10:00 - 11:30 (1.5 hour class)Thurs. 9:30 - 10:30Fri. 9:30 - 11:00 (1.5 hour class)

Limit: 8 artists per classFee: 6 weeks, $56/67 for nonresidents

(1.5 classes) $87/$98 for NRNO classes will run Feb .20 -24 nor March 14-16

Grade School ProgramsGrades K -2 Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00 pmGrades 3 - 6 Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Session I - Sculpture and FormSculpture will begin with the fundamental steps of claybuilding and then progress as the student understands theproperties, or the power of mud.Projects will range from functional, decorative to whimsical-imaginative forms.Limit: 10 artists per classFee: 6 weeks/Wednesday class

$87/98 for non-residents7 weeks/Tuesday class$98/109 for NR

Session II - Clay, Paints, and CollageWe will spend two classes on each medium. Building,painting, and continuing with a collage of clay, papers, andwood.

Limit: 10 artists per classFee: 6 weeks, $87/98 NR

INTEGRATIVE YOGA

Instructor: Stephanie Jones

This class is gentle to moderate in nature,and all are welcome. Beginners will havean experience that is challenging but safe;experienced students will learn how to workat a deeper level to develop a more personalpractice. Each class will include postures,breathing exercises, and relaxation as well asother yogic techniques. Please bring a towel ormat.

INTEGRATIVE YOGA SESSIONDATES: 11/9 – 12/21DAY: Wednesday (no class Nov. 30, 2011)SECTION A: Times: 5:00 – 6:15 PMCODE: 371303-1SECTION B: Times 6:30 – 7:45 PMCODE: 371303-2FEE: $36 NON-RES.: $47 (6 weeks)

INTEGRATIVE YOGA SESSIONDATES: 1/4/12 – 2/22/12DAY: WednesdaySECTION A: Times: 5:00 – 6:15 PMCODE: 371303-1SECTION B: Times 6:30 – 7:45 PMCODE: 371303-2FEE: $46 NON-RES.: $57 (8 weeks)

ZUMBAA Latin dance based fitness class to get youmoving and your blood pumping. Burn 400-600calories and have a blast too! Ditch the work-out. Join the Party.

Instructor: Melissa McLeodDays: Tuesday/ThursdayTime: 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Fee: $5 drop-inGodnick Adult Center – 1 Deer St.Call 773-1853 for more info.

STRENGTH TRAINING

Instructor: John Scaralia

This course is designed to Burn the Fatand Feed the Muscle. This total body fitnessprogram has been designed to teach provenprinciples of progressive weight training andnutrition for maximum muscle building, toningand fat loss. You will need to purchase a set ofadjustable

DATES: 10/25 – 12/15DAYS: Tuesday and ThursdayTIME: 6:00 – 7:00 PMFEE: $72 NON- RESIDENT $83CODE: 371243-B

Watch for more information on new sessionstarting January 3, 2012

FENCING CLUBJoin our informal fencing club! The club runsyear-round with registrations on a quarterlybasis. Beginners are welcome to come andlearn the footwork involved with fencing. Alllevels welcome. Participants need to providetheir own equipment. Rolling enrollmentthroughout the season.

AGES: 12+DATES: 12/6-2/28DAY: TuesdayTIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PMFEE: $38 NON-RESIDENT: $49LOCATION: Godnick CenterFACILITATOR: Gene Gyori

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3"'2 5#/ )&4$2 5),2 - 5#/ .!Learn to Skate to Play HockeyThis program takes place on Saturday mornings at Spartan Arena from 8:45 to 9:45, with two

8-week sessions. The first session runs through November 19, 2011, and the second session

from January 7 through February 25, 2012. Register at Spartan Arena before any Saturday ses-

sion, or on-line at our website.

Newcomers remember: it’s FREE for your first-ever 8-week session. The cost for all others is

only $40 per session. Loaner skates and equipment are available at no cost; sizes and amounts

are limited. Helmets are required and bike helmets are acceptable.

Beginner HockeyTakes place on Friday nights at 5:15 p.m. at Giorgetti Arena beginning November 4th,

with a break over the holidays, and starting again in January 2012 into February. Starter

equipment is available while supplies last. FREE (except for required USA Hockey

registration fee). Your child will just need skates! Your child will learn the game of

hockey and develop new friendships.

House HockeyWant to play hockey? Not sure if you want to travel? Maybe you are involved in other

winter activities? Then House Hockey is for you!!! House players practice and play

games at Giorgetti Arena beginning November 4th, with a break over the holidays,

and starting again in January 2012 into February. The cost is only $75 if you are new

to RAHA, or $200 for returning players.

Girls’ Developmental HockeyIntroduce your daughter to the sport of hockey in a “girls only” format. Girls will learn

and develop skills in two practice sessions per week and play games with the house

league or Mite Lites, depending on age and/or skill level. The cost is only $75 if you

are new to RAHA, or $200 for returning players. The program begins November 4th

at Giorgetti Arena.

For Beginner Hockey, House Hockey & Girls’ Developmental Hockey programs, all skaters must

register with USA Hockey at www.usahockeyregistration.com. USA Hockey charges a small fee

of $34 for birth years 2004 and older. You must provide RAHA with a copy of your child’s USA

Hockey registration. You can find RAHA registration forms on our website, www.rahavt.org, or pick

the forms up at the Rutland Recreation Department. Pre-register online at www.rahavt.org.

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For information:

Call Cindi Wight, Registrar, at 802-558-1565

or Mike Hickey at 802-779-5369.

Registration available online at www.rahavt.org.

DANCING

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONSClasses are ongoing all year with lessons in most of thepopular dances.DAY: Mondays beginning January 3, 2011TIME: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.FEE: $15.00 per couple per classLOCATION: Godnick CenterCONTACT: The dance instructorsMary-Anne and Mario Liguori at 273-2304

COUNTRY LINE DANCEJoin us for a fun cardiovascular workout with both newand old-line dances. No experience necessary and nopartner needed.DAY: TuesdayTIME: 9:30 a.m.FEE: $3 per class or 10 classes for $25.INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon

GROOVEY GRANNIES LINE DANCEIntermediate line dance, mostly country with a littlevariety. No partner is needed.DAY: ThursdayTIME: 9:30 a.m.FEE: $3 per class or 10 classes for $25.INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon

EXERCISE PROGRAMS

FIT FOR LIFEIncrease your level of fitness with simple low impactexercise, step, strength work and flexibility. This is nota class for beginners.

DAYS: Mondays and WednesdaysTIME: 9:25-10:30 a.m.FEE: $3 per class or 10 classes for $25.INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE PROGRAMWeights are provided. All you need to bring is a bottleof water. Program is provided by RSVP.DAYS: Mondays and WednesdaysTIME: 1:00 a.m.FEE: FreeCONTACT: RSVP at 775-8220.

PRANA YOGANo experience necessary. Gentle movements toinvigorate and relax the body and the mind. Bring amat or blanket, and wear comfortable clothes. Posesmay be done in a chair, or standing. NEW: 11:30 am tonoon: Introduction to meditation, a variety of styles andtechniques. No Charge for the meditation.DAY: FridayTIME: 10:30-11:30 a.m.FEE: $5.00 per classINSTRUCTOR: Tammy Brown

MOVERS and SHAKERSDo you have Parkinson’s disease or know someonewho does? An exercise group meets every Mondayat 2:30 pm. The program of low impact exercise isdesigned to maintain or improve flexibility, strength,and balance. Join the Movers and Shakers andexercise in a supportive and relaxing environment.This is a free program offered by RSVP and theGodnick Center.

WELLNESS

Footcarewith staff from RAVNAH on the last Wednesday of everymonth at 12:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5.

Flu Shot ClinicWednesday, November 3 from 11:30 am to 2:30 p.m.Each flu vaccine is $33 and payable when vaccinationis given. RAVNAH will roster bill Medicare part B.Anyone covered by Medicare Part B should bring theircard with them.

MEAL

LUNCHESDATES: Mondays and ThursdaysTIME: 11:45 a.m.FEE: $3.25 donation for those over 60

and $4 for those under.CONTACT: Meals on Wheels at 775-0133 for

reservationsDon’t forget to register for the Sr. MealProgram’s THANKSGIVING DINNER held onThursday, November 19, 2010.

OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAARCRAFTERS, we are going to have our annual Bazaar onSaturday, November 6; from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tablesare available for $10. Anyone interested should stop bythe office to reserve one. (This is a Craft Bazaar not aFlea Market.)We are looking, again, for volunteers to bake for ourbake sale at the Bazaar. If you are interested, let meknow. Thanks you!!!

Movie and SnacksOnce a month we select a different movie and watch iton our TV. Call 773-1853 to see what the selection is forthis month.

BingoMondays and Thursdays at 1:15 p.m.

“Knitting and more”Want to learn how to knit or crotchet come join ourgroup on Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm. Meet newfriends, work on personal projects, help with new ones.

Party BridgeTuesday and Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m. The bridgegroup is always looking for new players.

*Hands On Computer Learning*Learn about computers and how to use them. Set upand use email. Search the Internet. Share pictureswith your family and more. Wednesday mornings at 10a.m. with Tim Abraham. There is no fee.

SuDoKu:on Wednesday afternoons at two o’clock. The SuDoKufor Seniors program will run classes catering to absolutebeginners as well as more advanced players. (SuDoKuis pure logic requiring no mathematical knowledge orinclination.) The classes are free of charge.

Game Time!Friday afternoons at 1 pm. Join this new group of cardplayers. The group attending will choose which cardgame they’d like to play that day. Wii is also available.It includes bowling, darts, horseshoes and manyothers. Come and enjoy the fun!!!

BUS TRIP

“SALUTE TO OUR VETERAN’S WWIIERA BAND”at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA on Wednesday,November 10. Join us as we salute our veteransfrom yesteryears and today. Without these wonderfulsoldiers we would not be the United States of Americaas we know it today. Swing, boogie woogie, rhythm &Blues, soul, Motown. The price of $75 includes lunch(combination plate consisting of Autumn Chicken& Yankee Pot Roast), the show and transportation.

The bus leaves the Center at 8:30 am and returns atapproximately 6:30 pm.

SEMINARSOSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE – FALL 2010Sessions are 1:30 to 3 pm. on Friday afternoons atthe Godnick Adult Ctr. Each session includes a talkfollowed by time for questions & answers, comments &discussion. For non-members the fee for each lectureis $5 at the door. Hope you enjoy the new chairs thatthe Osher Board has purchased this summer!The American Musical TheatreNov. 5 Zeke Hecker The Golden AgeNov. 12 “ The Integrated

MusicalNov. 17 “ The Silver AgeDec. 3 “ The Age of

Sondheim

SERVICES

PROJECT SNOW SHOVEL IS BACK!This program is for senior adults who live in RutlandCity and need to have their driveways and or personalsidewalks and car cleared after a storm. To qualifyyou must be physically incapable of shoveling yourown snow and financially unable to have snowshoveled. The financial bottom line is we cannotapprove applications with household incomesin excess of $25,000.00 for a family of two and$19,500.00 for a single person. Income includes allhousehold income. There is no fee charged for thisservice. Due to potential demand for this service wemay have to limit the number of applicants. You needto fill a request/waiver form. They’ll be available inthe office the week of 11/22.

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