ARTS AND CRAFTS SERIES
For Seniors
We have teamed up, once again, with
the
June 16th
You’ll be amazed at how beautiful these gift boxes are. We’ll take ordinary boxes of all shapes and sizes and turn them into masterpieces. You’ll never have to “wrap” a gift again! In this class we’ll use a combination of mediums and techniques including acrylic paint and 18kt gold spray paint. Be sure to stop by to see the sample! The cost is $10.00 per person and includes all of the supplies. Students are asked to bring some boxes with them – jewelry boxes really work well as do small/medium square boxes.
ARTS AND CRAFTS SERIES
For Seniors
We have teamed up, once again, with the
July 14th
In conjunction with Naked Plates in
ARTS AND CRAFTS SERIES
For Seniors
We have teamed up, once again, with the
August 18th
Great for upcoming
COST: $10.00 per person
LOCATION:
DAYS: Mondays
TIME: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
COLOR CREATIONS – “Invite a Partner”
Ages 5 and Up
Back by popular demand!!!!
Create a new generation: Open to
children wanting to share time with your favorite person from the older
generation! Spend the afternoon painting pottery and sipping lemonade or iced
tea in a bright and restful barn setting, over looking beautiful gardens and
the
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Arsenault, Owner of Color Creations
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd ongoing until full
STARTS: July 23rd
ENDS: July 23rd
COST: $10.00 per person
LOCATION: Color Creations Studios
DAYS: Wednesday
TIMES: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Men’s Over 30 Basketball will
continue throughout the summer as pick-up games with teams chosen nightly. This
program is ongoing and will run every Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. at
STARTS: Ongoing
ENDS: August 13th
COST: $4.00 per player per night
LOCATION: Coastal
DAYS: Wednesday
TIMES: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
In cooperation with the Cape Neddick Country Club, we are happy to again offer adult golf lessons. Lessons at the club will meet on Wednesday evenings at 4:00 and 5:00 pm beginning June 11th for 4 weeks. If students own their own clubs, it would be appreciated if you bring them.
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd ongoing
STARTS: June 11th
ENDS: July 2nd
COST: $60.00 resident / $70.00 non-resident
LOCATION:
DAYS: Wednesdays
TIMES: 4:00 – 5:00 pm or 5:00 – 6:00 pm
We are pleased and lucky to be able to offer golf lessons at the Ledges once again this year. This program will begin on Sunday, June 22nd. Classes will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 pm and will run for 5 weeks. Registration is limited - so register early. It is suggested that you bring your mid-irons to the first class (5, 6, 7, and 8 irons). If you do not have clubs, The Ledges have some available for your use.
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd ongoing
STARTS: June 22nd
ENDS: July 20th
COST: $65.00 resident / $75.00 non-resident
LOCATION: The Ledges Golf Club
DAYS: Sundays
TIMES: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lessons at the York Golf and Tennis Club will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Two classes each night will be given at 4:30 and 5:30 pm. Each class will meet once per week for 6 weeks beginning June 17th. Each class will be limited to 8 participants, so register early. These classes are geared toward the beginner golfer. Lessons will cover an introduction to golf equipment and fundamentals of the golf swing.
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd ongoing
STARTS: June 17th
ENDS: July 24th
COST: $75.00 resident / $85.00 non-resident
LOCATION:
DAYS: Tuesdays or Thursdays
TIMES: 4:30 – 5:30 pm or 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Yes! It’s back! We are pleased to be, once again, hosting this fun-filled evening of golf. If you like to play golf and you enjoy trying something new and different, then this is the tournament for you! Flashlights will light the greens, tiki torches will illuminate the tee boxes, glow sticks will help you find the pin and the ball glows; the rest is up to you. We’re honored to join forces with both the York Par 3 Golf Course and Ruby’s Genuine Wood Grille to reinvent this popular event. We will meet at Ruby’s, around 6:30 pm. before tee off for snacks and drink specials. Nine hole tournament play will take place at the Par 3 golf course at 8:00pm. Following the tournament we’ll head back to Ruby’s for prizes and raffles.
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – ongoing pending availability
STARTS: Monday, September 15th
ENDS: Monday, September 15th
COST: $20.00 per person, plus $5.00 ball deposit
(refunded with ball return)
LOCATION:
DAYS: Monday
TIMES: 6:30 pm registration and 8:00 pm start
Our recreational open top kayaks
allow us to offer an instructional program incorporating paddling and fitness
in an outdoor adventure you are sure to love! Don’t be intimidated if you’ve
never kayaked before! Our qualified staff will provide an introduction to
kayaking and safety talk the first day of the program that will be all you need
to get the benefit of the sport. This program will meet on Monday/Wednesday OR
Tuesday/Thursday mornings at the
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – June 27th
STARTS: Week of July 7th
ENDS: August 14th
COST: M/W $160.00 resident / $170.00 non-resident
T/TH $80.00 resident / $90.00 non-resident
LOCATION: US Route 1 across from the Grant House
DAYS: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
TIMES: Mon/Wed 6:00 – 8:00 am or Tues
Thurs 6:00 – 7:00 am or 7:15 – 8:15 am
WHAT TO BRING: Life jacket
“Head-it” in the right direction!
PICK UP SOCCER GAMES
The Parks and Recreation Department
will be reserving the
STARTS: May 18th
ENDS: When the snow flies
COST: FREE
LOCATION: Bog Road Soccer Field
DAYS: Sundays
TIMES: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beginning the first week of May, the men’s softball league hits the High School Softball fields for the next several months of fun competition. If you are interested in putting a team in this league, call us in the early spring for information. Meanwhile, if you know a bunch of adults who want to give softball a try - please read on and join in our York Days Co-ed Softball Tournament.
STARTS: First week of May
ENDS: First week of August
COST: $800.00 per team
LOCATION:
DAYS: Monday – Thursday
TIMES: 6:00 pm
DOWNLOAD LEAGUE SCHEDULE
We were only two teams last year, but it was a real blast….so get out your bats and gloves and join in the fun. We will be playing at the York High School Softball field Thursday evenings beginning July 10th. The program will consist of 1 game per week for six weeks with no play-offs. Each team will have a maximum of 15 players. All games will be officiated. There will be a mandatory meeting for team captains on the first night of play before the first game begins to go over league rules. Any interested players are welcome to attend as well.
REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing through June 20th
STARTS: July 10th
ENDS: August 14th
COST: $50.00 per person
LOCATION: York High School Softball Field
DAYS: Thursday evenings
TIMES: Schedule TBA
Dig out those bats and balls and
spend the weekend at the
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – July 16th
STARTS/ENDS: July 26th
COST: $150.00 per team
LOCATION: York High School Softball Field and Village
Elementary School Softball Field
DAYS: Saturday
YOU GOT IT RIGHT! CATCH THAT WAVE!
Ages 19 and up and up and up….
This is your chance! When you drive
by
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – June 20th
STARTS/ENDS: Week #1 – July 14th – 18th
Week #2 – July 21st – 25th
COST: $135.00
LOCATION: Surfing area at
DAYS: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
TIMES: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to play tennis but couldn’t find anyone to play with? Do you always end up playing against the same person, over and over again? Would you like to play against a variety of opponents throughout the summer? Would you like to schedule matches at the convenience of both you and your opponents? The Parks and Recreation Department will be providing the service of organizing an adult tennis ladder. The ladder will run for eight weeks. Players will contact each other to arrange playing times and will be responsible for scheduling their own court time. The High School courts by the track are available for ladder play. The ladder will run from Monday, June 23rd through Friday, August 18th. Participants must be 16 years and older.
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – June 21st
STARTS: June 23rd
ENDS: August 18th
COST: FREE
LOCATION:
DAYS: Monday - Friday
TIMES: Self-Schedule
DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN TENNIS FOR SENIORS
Calling all seniors…the Parks and Recreation Department will be blocking off an hour and a half time slot on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for seniors only to use the High School tennis courts for doubles round robin play. All it takes is for you to register at the office and we will then send you a list of participants. This program will begin Tuesday, June 24th.
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – June 15th
STARTS: June 24th
ENDS: Last Week of August
COST: FREE
LOCATION:
by the YHS track
DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIMES: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
We will be offering adult tennis
lessons at
INSTRUCTOR: Bob Leal from the York Tennis Zone
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – June 15th
STARTS: June 30th
ENDS: July 21st
COST: $75.00 residents / $85.00 non-residents
LOCATION:
by the YHS track
DAYS: Mondays
TIMES: 4:30 – 6:00 pm or 6:00 – 7:30 pm
We will also be offering an adult
morning class at
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – June 15th
STARTS: July 1st
ENDS: July 10th
COST: $75.00 residents / $85.00 non-residents
LOCATION:
by the YHS track
DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIMES: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
“TAI CHI - MEDITATION IN MOTION”
Tai Chi is a martial art form, which provides healthful exercise in a series of slowly controlled postures that mimic the movements of nature. With practice this will help you relax and feel rejuvenated, while reducing stress, increasing energy levels and balancing mind, body and spirit. We will offer this program again on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:00 am until 9:00 am. Class will be held at Landmark Hill beginning July 1st through August 21st.
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd ongoing
STARTS: July 1st
ENDS: August 21st
COST: $75.00 resident / $85.00 non-resident
Senior Rate $60.00
LOCATION: Landmark Hill
DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIMES: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Students entering 9th grade through the age of 20
Rob Munn, Physical Education teacher at
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd ongoing
STARTS: June 30th
ENDS: August 4th
COST: FREE!!
LOCATION:
DAYS: Monday
TIMES: 8:00pm
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Designed for the photographer who has a basic understanding of picture taking but needs to learn more about the photographic process after the shot is taken. This short course is designed to introduce the student to basic computer skills, and software to organize, share and print their photos. The students will be in the classroom with computers learning the photographic workflow. Experience: New owners of digital cameras with little or no photo experience and limited computer skills Equipment: Point and Shoot, compact digital to Digital SLR cameras. Bring along memory cards, batteries and owners manuals.
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Splaine
REGISTRATION DATES: June 4th – June 16th
STARTS: July 22nd
ENDS: July 23rd
COST: $60.00 resident / $65.00 non-resident
LOCATION:
DAYS: Tuesday and Wednesday
TIMES: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Designed for the photographer who has a basic understanding of camera controls and who wants to refine their nature and wildlife photography skills. If you are interested in capturing nature in action or close-up this class is for you. The classroom session will cover creative and exposure controls, shooting methods and equipment selection. The second session will take place outdoors where the group will practice the techniques covered in the classroom. Experience: Owners of digital cameras with some photo experience Equipment: Advanced compact to Digital SLR cameras. Bring along memory cards, batteries and owners manuals. If the student owns different lenses, electronic flashes, or a tripod these items would be welcome.
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Splaine
REGISTRATION DATES: June 4th – July 7th
STARTS: July 14th
ENDS: July 15th
COST: $60.00 resident / $65.00 non-resident
LOCATION:
DAYS: Monday and Tuesday
TIMES: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
NATURE AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Designed for the photographer who has a basic understanding of camera controls and who wants to refine their nature and wildlife photography skills. If you are interested in capturing nature in action or close-up this class is for you. The classroom session will cover creative and exposure controls, shooting methods and equipment selection. The second session will take place outdoors where the group will practice the techniques covered in the classroom.
Experience: Owners of digital cameras with some photo experience
Equipment: Advanced compact to Digital SLR cameras. Bring along memory cards, batteries and owners manuals. If the student owns different lenses, electronic flashes, or a tripod these items would be welcome.
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Splaine
REGISTRATION DATES: June 4th – July 7th
STARTS: July 16th
ENDS: July 17th
COST: $60.00 resident / $65.00 non-resident
LOCATION:
DAYS: Wednesday and Thursday
TIMES: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
COOKING 101 FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Learn to make easy, nutritious and cheap meals that don’t come out of a can. Also learn the basic kitchen skills you need to survive without mom and dad. Homemade Pizza, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Omelets, and much more!
INSTRUCTOR:
REGISTRATION DATES: June 4th – June 17th
STARTS: July 2nd or July 21st
ENDS: July 2nd or July 21st
COST: $55.00 per session
sign up for one or sign up for both
LOCATION: Stonewall Kitchen
DAYS: Wed. 7/2 or Mon. 7/21
TIMES: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come enjoy the serenity of the
outdoors and experience adventure while learning all you need to know to catch
that fish of your dreams. The class will deal with basic fly casting and fly
tying techniques. Adults will practice casting techniques throughout the week.
To finish up the class, students will meet at the coast of
INSTRUCTOR: Greg Phipps
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – July 8th
STARTS: July 14th
ENDS: July 18th
COST: $70.00 resident / $75.00 non-resident
LOCATION:
DAYS: Monday - Friday
TIMES: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WOODWORKING – FLY FISHING TACKLE BOX
We will be building an early American style solid cherry tackle box, perfect for a fly fisherman. This piece is elegant yet functional for all your fly tying and storage needs. Students will learn a wide range of valuable carpentry skills such as using a table saw, sanders, jointers, drill press, dovetail jigs, guillotine cutter, laser engraver, router and s4s molder. All 20 hours will be spent in a shop environment. This class is for the person who would like to make something that will last over generations……………. *** Price includes all supplies
INSTRUCTOR: John Rundlett
REGISTRATION DATES: June 4th
STARTS: July 28th
ENDS: August 8th
COST: $190.00 resident / $200.00 non-resident
LOCATION: Casco Collection – 31B
DAYS: Monday - Friday
TIMES: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
WOODWORKING – LIGHT HOUSE PEPPER GRINDER
We will be building a light house pepper grinder, out of exotic woods. Students will learn a wide range of valuable carpentry skills such as using a table saw, planer, jointer, drill press and lathe as well as how to laminate exotic woods. All of our time will be spent in a shop environment. Check out the finished project at the following web site: http://www.cascocollection.com/ ProductInfo.aspx?productid=WOODEN-10-INCH-SAL *** Price includes all supplies
INSTRUCTOR: John Rundlett
REGISTRATION DATES: June 4th
STARTS: July 21st
ENDS: July 25th
COST: $85.00 resident / $90.00 non-resident
LOCATION: Casco Collection – 31B
DAYS: Monday - Friday
TIMES: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
DAY TRIPPIN’
We are very excited about offering the following day trips. Registration can be done at the Parks and Recreation Office. Tour insurance is available for $8.00 per person per trip. Space is limited on these trips so you should plan to register early. All trips will be departing from the Portsmouth Wal-Mart on
Due to the writer’s strike, the
Boston Theatre schedule was not available at the time of printing this
brochure. We are planning to, once again, offer several wonderful theatre trips
to
DAY TRIPPIN’
We are very excited about offering the following day trips. Registration can be done at the Parks and Recreation Office. Tour insurance is available for $8.00 per person per trip. Space is limited on these trips so you should plan to register early. All trips will be departing from the Portsmouth Wal-Mart on
Cruise to the Island, located just 7 miles off the
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd –June 11th (pending availability)
STARTS: JULY 26
ENDS: JULY 26
COST: $98.00 per person
LOCATION: Meet at
DAYS: Saturday
TIMES: Departure and return times to be announced
DAY TRIPPIN’
We are very excited about offering the following day trips. Registration can be done at the Parks and Recreation Office. Tour insurance is available for $8.00 per person per trip. Space is limited on these trips so you should plan to register early. All trips will be departing from the Portsmouth Wal-Mart on
You’ve never toured
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – June 20 (Pending availability)
STARTS: June 26th
ENDS: June 26
COST: $89.00
LOCATION: Meet at
DAYS: Thursday
TIMES: Departure and return times to be announced
DAY TRIPPIN’
We are very excited about offering the following day trips. Registration can be done at the Parks and Recreation Office. Tour insurance is available for $8.00 per person per trip. Space is limited on these trips so you should plan to register early. All trips will be departing from the Portsmouth Wal-Mart on
Sit back, relax and enjoy your ferry
service from
REGISTRATION DATES: June 3rd – July 25th (pending availability)
STARTS: August 2nd
ENDS: August 2nd
COST: $98.00
LOCATION: Meet at
DAYS: Saturday
TIMES: Departure and return times to be announced
DAY TRIPPIN’
We are very excited about offering the following day trips. Registration can be done at the Parks and Recreation Office. Tour insurance is available for $8.00 per person per trip. Space is limited on these trips so you should plan to register early. All trips will be departing from the Portsmouth Wal-Mart on
The New Hampshire Highland Games is
the largest Scottish festival in the Northeast. Known for it’s
diverse program, highlights include the gathering of Scottish clans, with over
60 clans and societies, massed bands, sheepdog trials, Celtic World music
concerts, the