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2010 PLAYGROUND PROGRAM ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 2010 BUS SCHEDULE FOR PLAYGROUND PROGRAM 2010 SUMMER PROGRAM & EVENT GUIDEThe Department of Parks & Recreation maintains several recreational facilities for school sports, youth athletics, and resident usage. Permits, which may be obtained at the Recreation Office, 1090 Cranston Street, Hamilton Building, are available to residents and groups to guarantee the use of ball fields and tennis courts. Each and every other recreational facility is available to Cranston residents. Special rules and regulations are posted at each site to ensure a safe and fun environment for all.
WHAT'S GOING ON IN RECREATION?
REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS
The Cranston Parks and Recreation Department will be holding registration for it's summer programs - Playground Program, Sports Camp, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Living Arts Theater - in May.
Summer Program registration dates and locations are as follows
May 6 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm at Park View Middle School
May 12 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm at Hope Highlands Elementary
Please bring the following to registration: Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency (Driver’s License or Utility Bill), Health Insurance card, Payment (Check or Money Order)
At the conclusion of the two registration sessions, the Parks and Recreation Department will take registration for its programs in the office from 9am to 4pm from MAY 13 to JUNE 25.
Payment for all programs MUST be by check or money order. No cash or credit cards. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE.
Forms will not be processed until all of the above information, payment, and a completed registration form are submitted to the Parks & Recreation Office. For Playground Program and Sports Camp, please bring a 50% deposit at time of registration with payment due in full by June 25. Fees for all other
summer programs are due in full at time of registration. NO REFUNDS.
ADULT YOGA PROGRAM UNDERWAY AT GEORGE PETERS
Cranston Parks and Recreation is offering beginning Adult Yoga classes for men and women. The latest session began on March 16 and will run Tuesdays and Thursdays until May 20. Classes are held from 6:30-7:15pm at George Peters Elemenatary School. Fee is $55 for both nights an $30 for one night.
Practicing yoga is beneficial for enhancing strength, flexibility and focus. The class is for both men and woman.
The yoga class will be lead by Jean Colaneri, certified yoga instructor. Ms. Colaneri currently teaches at the Warwick YMCA. For information, contact Cranston Parks and Recreation at 780-6169 or 780-6150.
WOMEN'S FITNESS PROGRAM RUNNING UNTIL MAY 19
Formerly our Women's Aerobics class. New name, same great program. This class features elements of aerobics, weight training, body sculpting, and dance fitness. It is designed for all age levels. New session started March 15 but there is still plenty of space. Sign up at the location. Fee is $35. Participants should bring wieghts and a mat.
Mondays & Wednesdays
6:30pm — 7:30pm
George Peters Elementary School
PITCH, HIT & RUN SET FOR MAY 1, 2010
The Pitch, Hit and Run Skills Competition is set for April 17, 2010. Competition begins at 9:00am at Cooney Baseball / Softball fields for Ages 7-14. The competition is open to boys & girls. Rain date is set for May 2. Please note the date and location has been changed from April 17.
Registration forms will be available at the Parks and Recreation Department around April 1. Registration is Free. Winners of the local competition earn the right to compete at the State Finals at McCoy Stadium in May. All local competition participants recieve a complementary ticket to that evening's Pawtucket Red Sox game.
CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY AS THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH NEW PROGRAMMING INFORMATION.