NEW 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 18, 2009

TIME:         9:00 – 4:00 pm

AGE:                     All Ages

DROP OFF/

MAIL TO:    Letter to Santa

Attn: Lysander Parks & Recreation

8220 Loop Rd

          Baldwinsville, NY 13027

 

SWIM LESSONS –

          Level 2                 Polliwog

          Level 3                 Guppy

          Level 4                 Minnow

          Level 5                 Fish

          Level 6                 Flying Fish

         

Pick a time and level & we will do a pre-testing on January 9th

to make sure your child is in the right level.

 

TIMES & LEVELS AVAILABLE

 

    10:00 - 10:30  Polliwog or Guppy (Full / Open)

    10:35 - 11:05  Polliwog or Guppy (Open / Open)

    11:10 - 11:40  Polliwog or Minnow (Open / Open)

    11:45 - 12:15  Minnow or Guppy (Cancelled / Open)

    12:20 - 12:50  Fish or Flying Fish (Open / Open)

 

DAY:           Saturdays

DATES:      January 9 - March 27, 2010

                   (Omit 1/23 & 2/20/10)

PLACE:       Baker High School Pool

AGES:                  5 years old & up

                   (Must be 44” tall)

FEES:                   $34.00 (Min # 5, Max # 10)

Enroll early. Don’t take a chance of being closed out!

 

NEW BOATING SAFETY COURSE- Open

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Course is a one day training focusing the importance of safety on the water. This course will require all participants to pass an exam to receive their certification. There will also be a Free Boat Inspection from 12-1 pm. Boat Registration needed to perform inspection.

DAY:           Saturday

DATES:      April 10, 2010

TIMES:       9:00 - 5:00 pm

FREE BOAT

INSPECTION: 12:00 - 1:00 pm

PLACE:       Lysander Town Hall

                   8220 Loop Rd

AGES:         10 +

FEE:            $41.00 (Min # 5, Max # 30)

 

CULINARY CLUB FOR TWEEN’S-

Calling all Junior Chef’s that are interested in learning how to plan, prepare & cook homemade meals. Each class you will learn how to make something different, such as bread, soup, meals & desserts. These 4 classes are all together for the one fee with a different lesson each time. All supplies will be provided at each lesson.

DAY:           Saturdays

DATES:      Session I: 1/16, 1/30, 2/13 & 2/27 (Full)

                   Session II: 4/10, 5/8, 5/22 & 6/5 (Open)

AGES/TIMES:    

                     9 - 12   9:00 - 10:30 am

                   13 - 16 11:00 - 12:30 pm

PLACE:       Durgee Jr. H.S. Room 148

AGES:                  9 – 12                  

FEE:            $50.00 (Min # 4, Max # 6)

 

NEW LITTLE VALENTINE’S COOKIE DECORATING- Cancelled

Bring out your little one(s) and make that special someone in your life a very Happy Valentine’s, homemade cookies decorated by you. Each person will decorate 12 cookies baked that morning for you to bring home. Parent must stay and help their little one(s) with decorating.

DAY:           Saturday

TIME:         1:00 - 2:30 pm

DATE:         February 13, 2010

PLACE:       Durgee Jr. H.S. Room 148

AGES:         4 - 7 yr olds

FEE:            $16.00 (Min # 5, Max # 15

 

RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASS-

The course will include: Planning for a babysitting job, knowing what to expect of children, selecting toys & games, supervising children, preventing accidents, giving 1st aid, rescue breathing, caring for infants & children and feeding them. Students who complete the course will receive a resource book full of pertinent information, as well as a certificate of completion. Students should bring a lunch.  Students MUST be 11 years old before the program starts. 

DAY:           Wednesday

DATES:      Session I:   February 17, 2010 (Completed)

                   Session II:  April 21, 2010 (Open)

PLACE:       Lysander Town Hall Auditorium

TIME:         9:00 am - 3:30 pm

FEE:           $80.00 (Min # 8, Max # 12)

 

Pre-K BUMPER BOWLING LEAGUE- (Open)

Parents are you looking to get out of the house & meet other parent’s with your pre-k child? Even better, you can expose them to a fun life time sport. Come out & join our pre-k bumper bowling league. This 5 week program includes 2 games of bumper bowling a week, ball & shoes. Parent(s) must stay and assist your child with the game.  All bowlers will receive a participation award.

DAY:           Wednesdays

DATES:      Session I:  Jan. 13 - Feb. 10, 2010 (Closed)

                   Session II: Feb. 24 - March 24, 2010 (Open)

TIMES:       9:30 to 11:30 am

PLACE:       B’ville Sports Bowl

                   45 E. Genesee St

AGE:           3-5 yrs old

FEE:            $23.00 (Min # 5, Max # 20)

                   $36.00        (Both Sessions)

 

Learn How To Bowl After School Bowling Program !-

Learn how to bowl with a little help from the professionals at B’ville Sports Bowl, 45 E. Genesee St. This 5 week program is a great way to learn the game of bowling and have fun after school. The program includes 2 games a week, shoes & helpful coaching tips to improve your game. Supervision & instruction will be provided by B’ville Sports Bowl.

DAY:           Thursday

DATES:      Session I:  Jan. 14 - Feb. 11, 2010 (Cancelled)

                   Session II: Feb. 25 - March 25, 2010 (Cancelled)

GRADES:   5th - 8th

TIME:         3:30 - 5:00 pm

PLACE:       B’ville Sports Bowl

                   45 E. Genesee St

FEE:           $38.00 (Min # 5 / Max # 25)

                   $66.00 (Both Sessions)

 

NEW   BASEBALL FUNDAMENTALS- Closed

This 8 week program will cover the basic fundamentals of baseball; throwing, catching, hitting & running to help improve your game this season. This program is also a great way to get ready for spring tryouts. Your instructor for this program is Jeff Harris from Baldwinsville Little League.

DAY:           Wednesdays

DATES:      January 20 - March 17, 2010

                   (Omit 2/17)

AGE:           8 - 12 yr olds

TIME:         7:00 - 8:30 pm

PLACE:       Elden Elementary School

FEE:           $21.00 (Min # 10, Max # 25)

 

JUNIOR’S TENNIS-

These are group lessons for children taught by Chris Galle and Lisa Pento with Tennis-N-Gear.

 

NEW Future Champs:

AGE:           8 - 10

DAY/TIME:          Mondays ~Or~     5:00 - 6:00 pm              

Thursdays ~Or~   4:00 - 5:00 pm

                   Fridays ~Or~        4:00 - 5:00 pm (1 Registered)

                   Saturdays            10:30 - 11:30 am

NEW Rippers:

AGE:           11 - 13

DAY/TIME:          Mondays ~Or~               5:00 - 6:00 pm              

Wednesdays ~Or~          5:00 - 6:00 pm

                   Fridays ~Or~                  4:00 - 5:00 pm

                   Saturdays                      10:30 - 11:30 am (Full)

DATES:      Session I: Jan. 4 - Feb. 27, 2010 (Closed)

                   Session II: March 1 - April 24, 2010

                   Session III: April 26 - June 19, 2010

PLACE:       GOLD’S GYM

                   7455 Morgan Rd

FEE:           $128.00/person (Min # 4, Max # 12)

 

NEW QuickStart:

AGE:           4 - 8

DAY/TIME:          Mondays ~Or~     4:00 - 5:00 pm (Completed)

Tuesdays ~Or~     4:00 - 5:00 pm

                   Fridays                 5:00 - 6:00 pm

SESSION:   January 4 - 29, 2009

PLACE:       GOLD’S GYM

                   7455 Morgan Rd

FEE:           $40.00/person (Min # 4, Max # 12)

 

NEW ADULT TENNIS-

Beginner ~Or~               Wednesdays         6:00 - 7:00 pm

Beginner ~Or~               Thursdays  6:00 - 7:00 pm

Intermediate ~Or~        Wednesdays         6:00 - 7:00 pm

Intermediate ~Or~        Thursdays  6:00 - 7:00 pm

Cardio Tennis      Thursdays  6:00 - 7:00 pm

DATES:      Session I: Jan. 6 - Feb. 25, 2010 (Closed)

                   Session II: March 3 - April 22, 2010

                   Session III: April 28 - June 17, 2010

PLACE:       GOLD’S GYM

                   7455 Morgan Rd

FEE:           $128.00/person (Min # 4, Max # 12)

 

BALDWINSVILLE YOUTH WRESTLING- Full

This 5 week program is an excellent way to learn some of the right moves and holds that once made Baldwinsville a power house in the sport. This is a contact program, held in a safe and fun environment. Please note that this is also a Co-ed program and girls may have to wrestle boys. Coaches will be Coach Burkinshaw & Coach Paul.

DAYS:         Tuesday & Thursday

GRADES:   Boys & Girls, Grades 3 - 6

DATES:      January 5 - February 11, 2010

TIME:         6:30 to 8:00 pm

PLACE:       Baker High School

                    Wrestling Room

FEE:           $27.00 (Min # 10, Max # 25)

Includes a Baldwinsville Wrestling T-Shirt

 

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 is for 7 year olds and up. Adults welcome. This is a beginner class and you should not sign up for more than 1 session.

DAY/TIME:          Monday,   7:30 – 8:30 pm

DATES:      Session I:  March 8 - 29, 2010 (Open)

                   Session II: April 5 - 26, 2010 (Open)

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:           Mondays (Closed)

DATES:      Jan. 25 - March 22, 2010

                   (Omit: 2/15)

TIME:         7:00 – 8:00 pm

AGES:         8 year olds and up

PLACE:       Van Buren School – Music Room

FEE:           $40.00 (Min # 6, Max # 12)

 

NEW

DAY:           Wednesday (Closed)

DATES:      Jan. 27 - March 24, 2010

                   (Omit: 2/17)

TIME:         7:00 – 8:00 pm

AGES:         8 year olds and up

PLACE:       Van Buren School – Music Room

FEE:           $40.00 (Min # 6, Max # 12)

Left Hand players - please call the Park office before registering

 

ADVANCED GUITAR LESSONS- (Cancelled)

This class is a combination from the beginner to more advanced techniques. Pre-requisite is beginner guitar or approval from the Instructor. Learn note reading & melody playing. Also will learn finger-picking & advanced strums.

DAY:           Mondays

DATES:      Jan. 25 - March 22, 2010

                   (Omit: 2/15)

TIME:         8:00 – 9:00 pm

AGES:         8 year olds and up

PLACE:       Van Buren School – Music Room

FEE:           $40.00 (Min # 6, Max # 12)

 

FAMILY SKI DAY-

Ski for $18.00 from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm at Four Seasons Ski Center in Fayetteville. Also available for snowboarders, downhill & cross country skiers. Skiers can rent ski boots and poles and take a one hour lesson at 11:30 am (payable at Four Seasons) all for $27.00, but you must register at Lysander Park in advance by calling 635-5999.

DATE/DAY:         Wednesday - December 30, 2009 - Deadline Over

                             Wednesday - February 17, 2010

TIME:                   10:00 am to 4:30 pm

PLACE:                Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center

                             8012 East Genesee Street

                             Fayetteville, NY  13066

FEE:                    Lift ticket/Trail fee

                             $18.00/per person

LESSON

TIME:         11:30 am (an adult must sign the rental agreement)

Registration Deadline:

          12/29 @ NOON for 12/30/09

            2/16 @ NOON for 2/17/10

 

SNOW TUBING NIGHT-

Come join the fun at Four Seasons Ski Center for a night of snow tubing. They supply the tube and pull you up the hill, you supply the laughter as soon as you zoom down the hill! Fun for kids of all ages! Separate slopes & lifts keep you safe from skiers.

Date/Day:            Wednesday - December 30, 2009 (Deadline Over)

                   Thursday - February 18, 2010

AGE:           4 & up (42” Tall)

TIME:         4:30 - 9:00 pm

PLACE:       Four Seasons Ski Center

                   8012 East Genesee Street

                    Fayetteville, NY  13066

FEE:            $13.00 per person

Registration Deadline:

          Noon on Tuesday, 12/29 for 12/30/09

          Noon on Wednesday, 2/17 for 2/18/10

 

SilverSneakers® YOGA STRETCH

Yoga Stretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated & standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises & final relaxation will promote stress reduction & mental clarity.

DAY:           Tuesdays

TIME:         10:15 to 11:00 am

DATES:      Session I: January 12 - March 2, 2010 (Cancelled)

                   Session II: March 9 - April 27, 2010

LOCATION: Riverside Fitness Center

AGE:           55 +

FEE:           $42.00 (Min #4, Max # 15)

 

SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Range of Movement (MSROM)

Have fun & move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement & activities for daily living.  Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, & a SilverSneakers® ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated &/or standing support. For info on the SilverSneakers® program, call Riverside Fitness Center at 638-3472.

DAY:           Monday & Thursday

TIME:         10:15 to 11:00 am

DATES:      Session I: January 11 - March 4, 2010 (Closed)

                   Session II: March 8 - April 29, 2010

LOCATION: Riverside Fitness Center

AGE:           55 +

FEE:           $74.00 (Min #4, Max # 15)

 

TAI CHI-

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that is primarily practiced for its health benefits, including a means for dealing with tension & stress. Tai Chi is considered a “soft” style, though regular practice provides for a excellent low cardio, toning workout. It emphasizes complete relaxation & is essentially taught as a form of meditation in motion. The mind becomes quiet, as the body moves to rejuvenate & strengthen itself. Soft, slow, flowing and gentle movements builds on the development of balance, coordination and strong energy flow. This creates a healthful and rewarding treat to daily living. This is an excellent couple’s activity.

DAY:           Wednesdays

TIME:         7:30 - 8:30 pm

DATES:      Session I: Jan. 6 - Feb. 24, 2010 (Omit 2/17) (Closed)

                   Session II: March 3 - April 14, 2010 

                   Session III: April 28 - June 9, 2010

AGES:         15 +

PLACE:       Palmer School Gym

FEE:           $45.00

 

BEGINNER KARATE-

This course covers the fundamentals of Karate, while also preparing participants for further study.  Training will aid concentration, improve the cardiovascular system, increase coordination, develop muscle tone, teach discipline & encourage over-all mental & physical conditioning.  In addition to effective self-defense, students will learn important concepts such as discipline, courtesy, integrity, respect, and self-control. Classes include a mix of focused games and serious training to build confidence and self esteem. Parents are encouraged to join their child and learn together.

Goju Ryu       -   7 weeks

DAY/TIME:          Wednesdays         5:30 - 6:30 pm

DATES:      Session I: Jan. 6 - Feb. 24, 2010 (Omit 2/17) (Closed)

                   Session II: March 3 - April 14, 2010 

                   Session III: April 28 - June 9, 2010

PLACE:       Palmer School 

AGES:         6 through adult

FEE:           $45.00 per person/Session

                  

Tae Kwon Do   -   6 weeks

DAY/TIME:          Fridays       5:30 - 630 pm

DATES:      Session I: Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 2010 (Closed)      

                   Session II: Feb. 26 - April 30, 2010 

                   (Omit 3/5, 3/19, 4/2 & 4/23)

                   Session III: May 7 - June 11, 2010

PLACE:       Palmer School     

AGES:         6 through adult

FEE:           $40.00 per person/Session

 

ADVANCED KARATE-

Yellow Belts and up will enjoy a deeper study of Karate, both in technique and philosophy. They will continue their traditional karate studies and be guided to explore new areas, including human physiology and Chinese Healing Theory as they apply to health and self-defense.  Traditional pressure point techniques will be taught with an emphasis on practical self-defense.  Students will additionally cultivate compassion, open-mindedness and personal awareness through their studies and experiences.  Classes are Shikaze Ryu affiliated.

DAY/TIME:          Wednesdays         6:30 to 7:30 pm

DATES:      Session I: Jan. 6 - Feb. 24, 2010 (Omit 2/17) (Closed)

                   Session II: March 3 - April 14, 2010 

                   Session III: April 28 - June 9, 2010

PLACE:       Palmer School               

FEE:           $45.00 per person/ session

 

ADULT KARATE-

This class will begin the journey to the heart of traditional Karate-Do. For those wishing to extend or expand current or past studies and beginners wishing to develop their physical and mental abilities, this program will instill and enhance basic through advanced concepts of martial training and the application of techniques. Studies will focus on the physics of movement, Chi (energy) manipulation, and pressure point theory as they apply to health and self-defense. Students can also expect an introduction to Zen philosophy, as it relates to martial arts. Classes will be small and focused and are Shikaze Ryu affiliated.

DAY:           Fridays

TIME:         6:30 to 7:30 pm

DATES:      Session I: Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 2010

                   Session II: Feb. 26 - April 30, 2010

                   (Omit 3/5, 3/19, 4/2 & 4/23)

                   Session III: May 7 - June 11, 2010

PLACE:       Palmer School     

FEE:           $40.00 per person/session

 

INTRODUCTION TO DANCE ~Dance like the Stars~

Be a hit on the dance floor at your next social event, whether it’s a wedding, or just out for fun.  Learn basic skills including proper styling, poise, lead and follow.  Ballroom dance’s including: Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Salsa & Polka. The Instructor will be from Walt Medicis Dance Studio.

Ballroom Dancing Cancelled

DAY/TIME:          Tuesdays    8:00 to 9:00 pm

DATES:      January 5 - February 2, 2010

LOCATION: Elden Elem. - All Purpose Rm.

FEE:           $70.00 per couple

                   $40.00 Individual

                   (Min # 10 Individuals or 5 Couples)

East Coast Swing (Open)

DAY/TIME:          Tuesdays      8:00 to 9:00 pm

DATES:      February 23 - March 16, 2010

LOCATION: Elden Elem. - All Purpose Rm.

FEE:           $90.00 per couple

                   $50.00/person (Min # 10 or 5 Couples)

 

NEW ZUMBA FITNESS- Cancelled

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, and 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 effective. It is an aerobic workout, which we all know works. But it's more fun, which will make you stick with the program until you get results.

DAY:           Tuesdays

TIME:         4:15 to 5:15 pm

DATES:      Session I: Jan. 5 - Feb. 2 Cancelled

                   Session II: Feb. 9 - March 16 (Omit 2/16)

                   Session III: March 23 - April 27 (Omit 4/20)

LOCATION: Elden Elem. - Gymnasium

FEE:           $55.00 per session

                   $100.00 (2 sessions)

                   $145.00 (All 3 sessions)

(Min # 10 per session)

 

SPIN CLASS-

This 8 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:           Tuesdays

TIME:         7:30 - 8:15 am

DATES:      Session I: Jan. 5 - Feb. 23, 2010 (Closed)

                   Session II: March 9 - April 27, 2010

PLACE:       Riverside Fitness Center

FEE:           $ 80.00/person (Min # 3, Max # 5)

 

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/TIME:           Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 pm

DATES:       December 3, 2009 - March 25, 2010

                      (Omit: 12/24, 12/31, 2/18/10)

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:           Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 pm

DATES:       December 3, 2009 - March 25, 2010

                      (Omit: 12/24, 12/31, 2/18/10)

PLACE:       Durgee Jr. High School

FEE:            Free

AGES:                   All ages

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE- (Cancelled)

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 10-13 must take a snowmobile safety course, obtain a safety certificate, & be accompanied by a person over 18. (Bring a lunch for a short break.)

DAYS: Saturday
DATES: January 9, 2010
TIME: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Baldwinsville Public Library
AGES: 10 +
FEE: Free (Min # 10, Max # 30)

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Be sure to check out the Family Valentine’s Dance and The Baldwinsville Youth Fair – both special events happening this winter/spring.  Click on the link or go the page by looking at the links on the left hand side of the page.