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Parks & Recreation Fall Programs

Registration Starts: September 12, 2011

2011 Fall Brochure
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No Registration will be taken until September 12th

* New *

At Lysander Park

Sand Volleyball Court

Is Now Open


Family Halloween Activities

FREE and open to all

 

Halloween Trick or Treat

at the Lysander Town Building

Lysander Town Hall will be open on Monday, October 31st from 9 am to 4:15 pm for “office” trick or treating and to judge the door/window decorating contest (Open to ages 3 - 10).  Stop after nursery school or grammar school and visit the various participating offices - come dressed or not…

Guessing Contest

Be sure to put a guess in the jars to say how many spiders and also how many candy-corn are in each of the jars - winners will be called.  

 

Office Decorating Contest

We’ll need you to vote on the best decorated office while you stop by and pick up a treat. Staff will be decorating their “windows” or doors and we will ask that you help determine the best.

Lysander Town Hall

8220 Loop Rd

Baldwinsville NY 13027

 

YMCA Swim Lessons

Classes this fall will again be run by the staff from the North Area YMCA. The following is a list of equivalent lessons (Red Cross).                                                  

            Polliwog - - - - - - -  Level 2

            Guppy    - - - - - - -  Level 3

            Minnow - - - - - - -   Level 4

            Fish        - - - - - - -  Level 5

            Flying Fish - - - - -  Level 6

 

Pick a time & level and we will do a pre-testing on September 17th to make sure your child is in the proper class.

 

TIMES & LEVELS AVAILABLE

 

10:00 – 10:30  Polliwog  or 10:00 – 10:30      Guppy

10:35 – 11:05  Polliwog  or 10:35 – 11:05      Guppy

11:10 – 11:40  Polliwog  or 11:10 – 11:40      Minnow

11:45 – 12:15  Minnow   or 11:45 – 12:15      Guppy

12:20 – 12:50  Fish         or 12:20 – 12:50   Flying Fish

 

DAY:               Saturdays

DATES:          September 17 - December 3, 2011

                        (Omit: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 & 11/12/11)

PLACE:          Baker High School Pool

AGES:                        5 years old & up (Must be 44” tall)

FEES:             $32.00 (Min # 4, Max # 10)

 

 

 

Snowmobile Safety Course

This course covers snowmobile safety, common emergencies, dangers, appropriate dress, common maintenance, snowmobile laws, trail markers & signage and hand signals. In order to legally operate a snowmobile on public lands, youth ages 10-17 must take a snowmobile safety course, and obtain a safety certificate – be sure to check current snowmobile laws for details. (Bring a lunch for a short break.)

 

DAYS:             Saturday

DATES:           December 3, 2011

TIME:              9:00 am to 5:00 pm

LOCATION:    Lysander Town Hall

                        Auditorium

AGES:             10 +

FEE:                Free (Min # 10, Max # 30)

 

Red Cross Babysitting Classes

The course will include: Planning for a babysitting job, knowing what to expect of children, selecting toys & games, supervising children, preventing accidents, giving first aid, rescue breathing, caring for infants & children and feeding them. Students who complete the course will receive a resource book full of pertinent information, and an Emergency Reference Guide. They will also receive a certificate of completion. Students MUST be 11 years old before the program starts and should bring a pencil and a lunch to the class. 

 

DAY:               Saturday

DATES:           Session I:  October 15, 2011

                        Session II: November 19, 2011

TIME:              9:00 am to 3:30 pm

PLACE:           Baker High School Health Room-1507

                        2nd Floor (Enter to Left of Main Doors)

FEE:                $91.00 (Min # 8, Max # 12)

 

Culinary Club or Tween’s

Calling all Junior Chefs interested in learning how to plan, prepare, & cook homemade meals. Each class you will learn how to make something different like bread, soup, meals & desserts. All 4 classes are together for the one fee with a different lesson each time - supplies included. The advanced class is open to those who have taken the beginner class already.  

 

DAY:               Saturdays

DATES:           9/24, 10/22, 11/5 & 11/19/11

AGE/TIMES:      9 - 12:   9:00 to 10:30 am

                         13 - 16: 11:00 to 12:30 pm

PLACE:            Durgee Jr. H.S. Room 147

FEE:                $60.00  (Min # 5, Max # 6)

 

NEW ~ Yoga for Kids

The premier yoga program for children with Julie Daniel. This program helps children exercise their bodies while exercising their mind. Creates the ultimate learning adventure while helping youths de-stress. Children develop strong, healthy bodies, foster creative expression, increase focus, and attention span, cultivate self-esteem, and develop awareness and respect for themselves, and the world around them. Storytelling, music, reading, art, and fun yoga poses come together to develop the whole child.

 

DAY:               Wednesday

DATE:                         September 28 - November 2, 2011

TIME:              4:30 to 5:30 pm

PLACE:           AM/PM Yoga Source Studio

                        71 State St. in Phoenix

AGE:               5 - 10 yr olds

FEE:                $66.00/person (Min # 8, Max # 12)

 

 

Cookie Making Class

It is never too early to think ahead for making cookies for the Christmas Holiday and holidays of all sorts. Make beautiful cookie trays using only one cookie recipe. This class is a must have if you want to make beautiful mixed holiday cookies but can never find the time. Pastry Chef Ann Pellegrino from the Gingersnap Bakery will show you the time saving secrets to these delicious treats. All materials will be provided and the costs are included in the price! You will be making & baking cookies so don’t forget your apron!!

 

DAY:               Wednesday

DATES:           November 9, 2011

TIMES:            6:30 to 9:00 pm

PLACE:           Durgee Jr. High School

                        Room 147

AGE:               16 + up

FEE:                $24.00  (Min #5, Max # 15)

 

Horseback Riding Lessons

Interested in learning to ride a horse? Then this is the class for you. Learn basic horsemanship and care of a horse, as well as parts of equipment. (You will need hard soled shoes with a heel). This class will run for 4 weeks and is for 7 year olds and up. Adults are welcome.

 

DAY:            Mondays

DATES:        Session I:  September 26 - Oct. 17, 2011

            or      Session II: October 24 - Nov. 14, 2011

AGES:          7 & up

TIME:          7:00 to 8:00 pm

PLACE:        Smoke Tree Farms

                     8911 Plainville Rd

FEE:             $70.00  (Min # 3, Max # 6 per session)  

 

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Get your guitar out of the closet, blow off the dust & join us for guitar lessons. This class of group lessons will cover basic chording and a variety of strums. We will also learn some solo pieces. Participants MUST bring their own guitar, as this will be a “hands on” hour of strummin’ Electric guitars are okay - but w/no amp.

 

DAY:               Wednesday

DATES:          September 28 - November 16, 2011

TIME:              7:00 to 8:00 pm

AGES:                        8 years old and up

PLACE:          Van Buren School – Music Room

FEE:                $48.00  (Min # 6, Max # 12)

Left Handed? Call the office before registering

 

Baldwinsville Youth Wrestling

This 5 week program is for wrestlers who are looking to compete in tournaments or who may be wrestling modified this year. It is an advanced session - must have at least 1 year of wrestling or “BEE” serious about wrestling. This is a contact program, held in a safe & fun environment. Please note that this is also a co-ed program & girls may have to wrestle boys.

 

DAY:               Mondays & Wednesdays

FOR:               Boys & Girls, Grades 3rd - 8th

DATES:           Nov. 16 - Dec. 21, 2011 (Omit 11/23)

TIME:              6:30 to 8:00 pm

PLACE:           Baker High School Wrestling Room

FEE:                $30.00   (Min # 10, Max # 25)

                        (Includes a Wrestling T-Shirt)

 

NEW ~ Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that is primarily practiced for its health benefits, dealing with tension and stress, and health recovery. Throughout time Tai Chi has evolved into a soft, and gentle form of exercise which enhances health and can be practiced by people of all ages.

DAY:               Tuesday - Evenings

DATE:                         September 27 - November 1, 2011

TIME:              6:00 to 7:00 pm

DAY:               Thursday - Morning

DATE:                         September 29 - November 3, 2011

TIME:              10:00 to 11:00 am

PLACE:           AM/PM Yoga Source Studio

FEE:                $55.00/person  (Min # 5, Max # 15)

 

NEW ~ Zumba Fitness

Zumba® fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be FUN and EASY TO DO! Our goal is simple: We want people to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® is fun...it's the type of exercise you'll want to do every day and feel good about doing it! It's different. You probably never thought you'd be exercising to this type of music. It's an effective aerobic workout, which we all know works. But it's more fun, which will make you stick with the program until you get results. (5 weeks)

 

DAY:               Monday and/or Thursday

DATE:                         October 17 - November 17

            or         November 21 - December 22

                                (No class on 11/24 - Thanksgiving)
                       
Make up class on Wednesday 11/23/11

TIME:              6:30 to 7:30 pm

PLACE:           Lysander Town Hall

                        Large Group Room

AGE:               16 +

FEE:                $45.00/one night

                        $80.00/both nights

                        (Min # 5, Max # 30)

 

Spin Class

This 4 week, high-energy class will provide participants with a 500 calorie burn, cardiovascular benefits, shapely legs, companionship, mental stamina, increased energy and a low impact workout. No matter the weather, spinners are guaranteed a great workout!

 

DAY:               Thursday

DATES:           Session I:  October 6, 13, 20 & 27

            or         Session II: November 3, 10, 17 & 23

                        (11/23 is a Wednesday Class)

            or         Session III: December 1, 8, 15, & 22

TIME:              7:30 to 8:15 am

PLACE:           Riverside Fitness Center

FEE:                $ 45.00/person

                        $ 40.00/ 1+ classes  (Min # 3, Max # 5)

 

NEW ~ Hatha Yoga

Beginners welcome, no experience necessary. Class is appropriate for most ages, body types, & experience levels. Each class will incorporate centering in the body & breath, warm-up stretches, a variety of yoga postures ending with a guided relaxation. Postures & holding times will be tailored to fitness level of the class. Yoga challenges the body & mind through stretching, relaxing and breathing while holding the postures. You will leave class feeling balanced, relaxed and energized.

 

DAY:               Monday - Evenings

DATE:                         September 26 - November 7, 2011

                        (Omit: 10/31/11)

TIME:              7:00 to 8:15 pm

DAY:               Wednesday - Mornings

DATE:                         September 28 - November 2, 2011

TIME:              8:00 to 9:15 am

PLACE:           AM/PM Yoga Source Studio

                        71 State St. in Phoenix

AGE:               16 +

FEE:                $60.00/person  (Min # 6, Max # 15)

 

NEW ~ Vinyasa/Yin  Yoga

Vinyasa/Yin Yoga - Intermediate level, previous yoga experience necessary. Class heightens body awareness, strength & endurance. Vinyasa (Flow Yoga) is a class of continuous movement where one pose flows into another. The breath is synchronized with the movement and sets the length of the holding. This style is more aerobic and more challenging. No vinyasa experience necessary but should have yoga experience and knowledge of proper alignment. Will also include one Yin Yoga class. Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. Yin Yoga incorporates longer holding times to increase flexibility, it is the perfect complement to Vinyasa Yoga.

 

DAY:               Thursday

DATE:                         September 29 - November 3, 2011

TIME:              7:00 to 8:15 pm

PLACE:           AM/PM Yoga Source Studio

71 State St. in Phoenix

AGE:               16 +

FEE:                $60.00/person  (Min # 6, Max # 10)

 

Adult Basketball  

You MUST be 21 to attend, Recreational play with teams formed from those present. This is open to ADULT residents from the Towns of Lysander and Van Buren ONLY. NO PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. You MUST fill out a registration card the 1st time you attend along with proof of residency (license), then sign in and pay each week.  No children allowed!

 

DAY:              Mondays

TIME:              7:00 to 9:00 pm

DATES:           October 10 - March 5, 2012

(Omit:  10/10, 12/26, 1/2, 1/16 & 2/20/12)

PLACE:           Durgee Jr. High Gym

FEE:                $1.00 EACH TIME YOU ATTEND

 

Walking Program

Enjoy walking??? Come join us for a brisk walk @ Durgee Jr. High School. This is a good way to walk safely indoors & keep fit through the winter months.

 

DAY/TIME:     Mondays

TIME:              7:00 to 9:00 pm

DATES:           October 10 - March 5, 2012

(Omit:  10/10, 12/26, 1/2, 1/16 & 2/20/12)

 PLACE:          Durgee Jr. High School

FEE:                Free

AGES:             All ages

 

(If you are under 16, you must have an adult with you).

Walkers need to sign in by the gym with our Supervisor.

 

THE HISTORY OF RADISSON

Interested in local history and want to find out about the fascinating story of Radisson; the NY Ordinance Works, the families, the farms and more. Come and find out about where the names Drumlins, Willet, Drakes and more came from. Join Bonnie Kisselstein (Lysander Town Historian) as she brings us through time in words and pictures. 

 

DAY:               Thursday

DATE:             October 6, 2011

TIME:              7:00 to 8:30 pm

ROOM:           Auditorium

PLACE:           Lysander Town Building

                        8220 Loop Rd., Baldwinsville

FEE:                FREE

 

Fall Tennis Lessons

All Lessons are taught by Chris Galle - a USTPA Certified Professional or another professional

instructor from Tennis-n-Gear at Gold’s Gym.

 

Mondays:                                          

Future Champs             8-11 yrs         5 to 6 pm

Rippers                        12-15 yrs         5 to 6 pm

 

Fridays:                                             

Tots                               5-7 yrs           4 to 5 pm

Future Champs             8-11 yrs         4 to 5 pm

Rippers                        12-15 yrs         4 to 5 pm

 

Saturday:                                          

Tots                             5-7 yrs      10:30 to 11:30 am

Future Champs           8-11 yrs    10:30 to 11:30 am

Rippers                        12-15 yrs  10:30 to 11:30 am

 

DATE: Session I:        September 12 - November 6

            Session II:       November  7 - December  23

FEE:    $128.00           Session I: (8 Weeks)

            $112.00           Session II: Monday  (7 Weeks)

            $ 96.00                              Friday     (6 Weeks)

            $ 80.00                              Saturday (5 Weeks)

 

NEW ~ Little Elves Christmas Workshop

Drop your little ones off for a workshop of fun and make believe. Your child will make a craft for someone special for Christmas and write a personal letter to Santa. Parents are welcome to stay or run to get that last minute Christmas shopping in. The instructor for this program in Mrs. Lynn Pinard from Camp Crayola/Baldwinsville Nursery School.

 

DAY:               Saturday

DATE:             December 17, 2011
TIME:              9:00 am to 12:00 noon

PLACE:           Lysander Town Hall

                        Large Group Room
AGE:               3 to 5 yrs old
FEE:                $20.00 (Min# 10, Max # 20)

 

LETTER’S TO SANTA

Hey Kids! Have you been thinking about that special toy or gift you really want this Christmas? Make your list, you won’t have to check it twice – Santa will know if you have been naughty or nice! Send or drop off your letter at Lysander Parks & Recreation and they will see that Santa Gets it – SPECIAL DELIVERY!!! (Be sure to include your name & address.)

 

DATES:           Nov. 1 to December 16, 2011

TIME:             9:00 am to 4:00 pm

AGE:               All Ages

DROP-OFF/MAIL TO:  

Letter to Santa

Attn: Lysander Parks & Recreation   

8220 Loop Rd

Baldwinsville, NY 13027

 

 

USED BOOK DONATIONS

Donations of used books are being accepted during regular office hours - Please NO text books, encyclopedias, Readers Digest Condensed Books or books that have mildew or are in disrepair.

All donations collected from the used book sale will help with

Lysander Summer Day Camp Program.

Call 635-5999 with any questions

 

 

 

 

 

Ice Skating Lessons at the Greater Baldwinsville Ice Arena

Sponsored by the Syracuse Figure Skating Club

 

Learn the FUN-damentals of Skating from Professional Instructors! Classes include a 30 minute Group Lesson, Skate Rental & 30 Minutes of practice each week. Levels include: Snowplow Sam, Beginners, Basic, Hockey, Adult, Free-skate, Ultimate Free-skate,  Intro to Synchro, and Stroke and Style classes.

Classes are held at the Greater Baldwinsville Ice Arena.

Session 1

Tuesday, September 13 - October 25, 2011                  5:00 pm  - 6:30 pm              for 7 weeks - $80.00

Friday, September 9 - October 21, 2011                        5:00 pm- 6:30 pm                for 7 weeks - $80.00

Saturday, September 10 - October 22, 2011                 9:00 am- 12:00 pm             for 7 weeks - $80.00

Session 2

Tuesday, November 1 - January 9, 2012                       5:00 pm- 6:30 pm                for 8 weeks - $90.00

Friday, , October 28 - January 13, 2012                          5:00 pm- 6:30 pm                for 8 weeks - $90.00

Saturday, October 29 - January 14, 2012                       9:00 am- 12:00 pm             for 8 weeks - $90.00

 

**There is also an annual $15.00 Syracuse FSC Basic Skills Registration Fee required for ALL skaters**

For details on breakdown of class times and availability contact the Syracuse Figure Skating Club at www.SkateSyracuse.com , by email at SK8bville@hotmail.com or by phone at 315-877-2069

 

 

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