BREWER

PARKS AND RECREATION

winter / spr ing 2019 - 2020

Brewer Parks and Recreation Department

318 Wilson Street Brewer, Maine 04412

(207) 989 - 5199 www.brewerrec.com

Act iv i t ies / Leagues/ Tournaments Register for programs at: www.brewerrec.com or stop in our main office at 318 Wilson Street Brewer

All of the activities listed below take place at the Joseph L. Ferris Community Center ( Brewer Auditorium).

Code to the left refers to grade. (AD - Adult, SR Senior)

PRK Preschool Fun Time Wednesdays/ Nov. 6, 2019 - April 15, 2020/ 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. NO CHARGE. Get the wiggles out at Preschool Fun Time! This open gym is a great time to make new friends, release

energy, and run inside. We provide the equipment and space, you provide the fun!

(Chairs are available for parents who run out of gas before the kids!)

PRK Preschool Basketball Mondays/ Jan. 6 - Feb. 3, 2020/ 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. RES: $25.00 NONRES: $30.00 Ages 4 and 5, (not yet in kindergarten) Preschool players will learn primary basketball

skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while participating in a variety of lively basketball focused games.

PRK Silly Saturday Saturday, January 18, 2020/ 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. RES: $2.00 NONRES: $3.00 Join us for some preschool fun! We’ll have relay races, an obstacle course, parachute

games, and more! Parents are welcome to participate with their child, or cheer from the sidelines!

This program is for our friends ages 3, 4, and 5 and not yet in kindergarten. Preregistration is required.

K, 1 K - 1 Basketball Wednesdays/ Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 29, 2020/ 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. RES: $30.00 NONRES: $35.00 Players in kindergarten and first grade will focus on the skills that are the foundation of

basketball; dribbling, passing, defense, and shooting. These skills will be learned by playing a variety of fun games.

Registrations will be accepted starting November 4, 2019.

2, 3 2, 3 Basketball Wednesdays, Thursdays/ Dec. 4, 2019 - Jan. 30, 2020/ 5:00-6:00 p.m. RES: $30.00 NONRES: $35.00 Our players in grades 2 and 3 will continue to focus on the basic skills of dribbling,

passing, defense, and shooting. In addition, strategies of game play will be introduced through hands on drills, skills, and

playing games. Registrations will be accepted starting November 4, 2019.

2 - 8 Winter Cheering Registrations accepted Nov. 4 - 15, 2019/ First Meeting Nov. 18, 2019 RES: $45.00 NON RES: $50.00 Join Coach Bre Geiser as she leads our youngest cheer enthusiasts as they develop

the fundamental cheering skills that will include jumps, formations, sideline routines, and cheers to motivate any team!

Practices will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs Conference Room. Squads will cheer

games on either Friday evenings or Saturday mornings. A schedule will be provided. Cheerleaders should have black

leggings and comfortable sneakers. T-shirts will be provided.

4, 5 4, 5 Basketball Registrations accepted Nov. 4 - 15, 2019/ Placements/Practice Nov. 19, 2019 RES: $45.00 NONRES: $55.00 Grades 4 and 5 players will have a practice Monday, November 18, 2019 from

5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Afterwards players will be divided into teams, with future practices on Mondays, and games on either

Friday evening or Saturday morning. A schedule will be provided by the coach.

Volunteer coaches and officials are welcome!

3,4,5 Early Spring Dodgeball League Thursdays/ Feb. 27 - March 26, 2020/ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. RES: $40.00 NONRES: $45.00 Everyone's favorite gym game is dodgeball! Don’t miss out on this exciting league.

Players will be assigned to teams. A schedule will be available at the February 27th meeting.

5,6,7 Winter Dodgeball League Thursdays/ Nov. 7 - Dec. 19, 2019/ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. RES: $40.00 NONRES: $45.00 After a long day at school, enjoy an action packed evening of dodgeball! Players will

be assigned to teams and a schedule will be available at the November 7th meeting.

6,7,8 REC Basketball Registrations accepted Nov. 4 - 15, 2019/ Placements/Practice Nov. 19, 2019 RES: $45.00 NONRES: $55.00 Grades 6 - 8 players will have a practice Monday, November 18, 2019 from

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. players will then be divided into teams, have practices on Mondays, and games on either Friday

evening or Saturday mornings. A schedule will be provided by the coach. Volunteer coaches and officials are welcome!

Age Youth Karate Tuesdays/ Monthly Classes/ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. RES: $35.00 NONRES: $45.00 For students ages 12 through high school age. Longtime instructor Gary West

teaches this instructional class with a focus on the skills and etiquette of the Goju Karate Do style. This class will

further develop a student’s self confidence, self control, and respect. Students should be able to maintain concentration

for extended periods of time.

Tuesday Open Gym Pickleball 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2019 and Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2020

Gol f Net Rentals Mondays - Fr idays $2.00/ half hour during the winter months Call 989 - 5199 for a tee time

Saturday, December 7, 2019

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Grades 3, 4, and 5

Learn some elf skills and make four

toys to bring home, including a wooden

toy, sew a stuffy, and more!

During break time, you’ll decorate your

own sugar cookie, (standard elf snack)

$15.00 RES, $20.00 for NONRES

Sign up begins November 12, 2019

Thank you Brewer Sponsors:

Brewer Hometown Band

Holiday Concert Sunday, December 8th

at 1:00 p.m.

At the Joseph L Ferris

Community Center

(Brewer Auditorium)

Act iv i t ies / Leagues/ Tournaments (HS - High School, AD - Adult and Senior, SR - Senior)

HS Chuck, Duck, and Dive Dodgeball Tournament Friday, December 27, 2019/ 9:00 a.m. start $25.00 per team. Coed. Get eight friends together, come up with a catchy name, and enter to be in this Round Robin,

single elimination tournament. Fun guaranteed. Must have three females on court at all times. Stop by our main office to

pick up a roster and copy of rules.

AD Adult Aerobics Class Mondays and Wednesdays/ Monthly Classes/ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. RES: $15.00/month NONRES: $20.00/month This energizing workout incorporates aerobics, weights, and conditioning

to give you the workout you deserve. Participants should bring an exercise mat. Join the class anytime, you’ll be glad

you did!

AD Adaptive Yoga Thursdays/ Monthly Classes/ 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. RES: $12.00 NONRES: $15.00 Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor Bunny Barclay leads folks with M.S. and other physical

challenges through exercises to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and to increase the mind’s ability to focus and relax

through self awareness. Bunny will also teach postures, guided relaxation, and meditation.

AD Adult Karate Class Tuesdays/ Monthly Classes/ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. RES: $35.00 NONRES: $45.00 Participants learn the skills and etiquette of the Goju Karate Do style. Along with

fitness, this class will further develop a student’s self confidence, self control, and respect. The class focuses on karate

to be used as a way of life, not a sport. The class is taught by long time instructor Gary West.

AD Adult Co-Ed Pick Up Volleyball Tuesdays/ Dec. 3, 2019 - Feb. 11, 2020/ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $2.00/ night Pick up games for fun and exercise! Participants must be 18 years old and out of high school to play.

AD Wake Up Volleyball Thursdays/ Nov. 14, 2019 - Feb. 13, 2020/ 10:00 a.m. - Noon $2.00/ morning Pick up games for fun and exercise! Participants must be 18 years old and out of high school to play.

AD Adult Open Gym Basketball Thursdays/ Nov. 14, 2019 - Feb. 13, 2020/ Noon - 2:00 p.m. $2.00/ day Get your basketball groove back! Free shoot and pick up games. Participants must be 18 years old and out

of high school to play.

SR Senior Fitness Classes Mon, Wed, Fri/ September 30, 2019 - May 29, 2020/ 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. ALL: $2.00 per class/ pay as you go. Come join the fun! This class focuses on strength, flexibility, balance, and

cardiovascular fitness with an emphasis on advancing at your own pace. A monthly schedule is provided that includes

any changes in class times.

SR Senior Self Defense and Awareness Class Wednesday January, 8, 2020/ 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ALL: $2.00 Learn to be safe by being aware, along with other useful tips by Fran Manzie, Krav Maga Black Belt, U.S.

Navy veteran, retired police officer that includes 20 years with the Tactical Patrol and SWAT team.

Sunday Open Gym Schedule January 5 - March 8, 2020

Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Family Open Gym

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Grades 5 and under

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Grades 6 - 12

Free shoot and pick up games Sundays

throughout the winter months.

OUTDOOR ICE SKATING

General Skating on Doyle Field (318 Wilson Street) No stick and puck.

Stick and Puck Thomas Caldwell Rink

Lighted (Acme Road beside PIA)

Conditions permitting.

Brewer Parks and Rec maintained.

WINTER WALKING

Nov. 4, 2019 - May 1, 2020 Monday - Friday 6:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Keep up your walking routine through the colder months in the warmth and safety of the

Gymnasium. No charge.

Noont ime Gol f Lessons Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2020

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

RES: $40.00 NONRES: $50.00

Shake the dust off your golf clubs and join PGA Pro Mark

Hall to start your swing off the right way! Players of all

levels will benefit from Mark’s tips, drills, and exercises

as he prepares golfers for the upcoming golf season.

Players will practice their swing in the gymnasium hitting

indoor golf balls.

Daughter Dance Friday, February 7, 2020

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Girls in grades K - 6.

RES: $24.00 ($12.00 per additional guest)

NONRES: $35.00 ($17.50 per additional guest)

Girls are invited to spend an evening of dancing, music,

and memories with their special guest.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for early bird photos with

Monty Rand Photography.

Reservations available beginning Monday, January 6, 2020

(Reservations must be made in person in our main office).

Coming Spring 2020… PK Mighty Munchkins Baseball Mondays, Wednesdays/ April 27 - May 20, 2020/ 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. RES: $35.00 NONRES: $40.00 Registrations accepted starting Monday, April 6, 2020. Learn to love baseball by starting with the basic skills of throwing, fielding, base running, and hitting with fun games and drills followed with a few innings of game play. Meets on Doyle Field. This league is for our friends ages 4 and 5 and not yet in kindergarten.

K-1 Little Sluggers Baseball League Mondays, Wednesdays/ April 27-May 20, 2020/ 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. RES: $35.00 NONRES: $40.00 Registrations accepted starting Monday, April 6, 2020. Little Sluggers continues the young baseball experience of emphasizing the basics of baseball through throwing, fielding, hitting, base running drills. Players will have the option to use a tee or face live pitching. These skills are used first hand in games each day. Meets on Doyle Field.

AD Spring Volleyball League Monday - Wednesdays/ 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Coed Teams: $95.00 Women’s Teams: $90.00 NONRES: $10.00/player Enter your team for this action filled seven week season wrapped up with a double elimination playoff. Team paperwork is available for pick up on February 18, 2020. Rosters should be submitted on or before Wednesday, March 4, 2020 to our main office. Team fees can be paid online at brewerrec.com or turned into the main office.

Egg

Hunts April 10 Doyle Field

Traditional Egg Hunt/ ages 3 - 5/ 6:00 p.m. start

Flashlight Egg Hunt/ ages 6 - 9/ 7:30 p.m. start Bring something to put your eggs in, (flashlight for 7:30 hunt), and outside footwear. Everyone gets candy and a prize! Three lucky children go home with bikes! RES: Free NONRES: $2.00

Registration and refunds: Registrations can by made online at brewerrec.com or by stopping into our main

office at 318 Wilson Street in Brewer. Any program fee will be refunded in full with withdrawal from the class prior to

the first meeting. Refunds after the first meeting will be done on a prorated basis. Any person dismissed from a

program may not be entitled to a refund.

About us: The Brewer Parks and Recreation Department strives to offer quality recreational programming

and exceptional parks and facilities to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and visitors to our community. We’re

committed to an inclusion approach to recreation. Contact us if you would like to discuss accommodations to assist

you in participating in our programs.

Savvy Si t ters Babys i t t ing Class

Jan. 13 - 17, 2020 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Grades 5 - 8

RES: $25.00 NONRES: $30.00

Learn skills that will make you the most requested babysitter on the block! Students will learn to care for infants

through school age children. Skill will include; safety, first aid, age appropriate games and projects, organization,

and responsibility.

Brewer Community School students may take the bus from the school to the Brewer Rec for this class. Parents should call the

school’s main office to request a bus pass for their student.