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Wednesday September 30, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall DIY Water Aerobics W Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall Light Cardio Aerobics MW Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	pitch

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Historical Society Meeting

Thursday October 1, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans Coffee House

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga October What is chair yoga? Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Please continue to join Mary in these weekly classes in hopes that the grant will pick up the classes again in the future.No classes on:August 27thSeptember 17thNovember 26thDecember 16thDecember 23rdDecember 30th

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Water Aerobics - Fall Power Waves Aerobics TuTh Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Chess Club

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Mahjong Evenings

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 9/10-10/22 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Friday October 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	NJHS Volunteer Hours grades 6th-8th - 10/2 Decorating Senior Center NJHS members and students who are members and pledges are welcome to volunteer at the Recreation and Senior Center throughout the year. Their volunteer work can be completed in a variety of ways and will count toward their required volunteer hours.Some volunteer hours may be completed after school. A bus from P.C.M.S. will be available, and a permission slip will be provided at checkout.2026/2027 Volunteer Hour Dates and Times-10/2 3pm Decorating at the Recreation and Senior Center for Fall-10/17 Trunk or Treat in Lion's Park (setup your own trunk and pass out candy with your friends and/or family. See our trunk registration form.)-10/17 Fall Fest at Lion's Park (help manage games with kids at booths)-10/23 Balloon Animals (if you know how to create balloon animals come join us at a Magic by Derek)-10/23 Face painting (do you have face painting skills? Join us at Magic by Derek and help us make some cool face paintings for our friends visiting)-10/23 Book Mark Making ( Join us at Magic by Derek and help our friends visiting to make a bookmark for their new mystery book)-11/7 Salute the troops 5k at PHS12/4 Town Tree Lighting at Lion's Park 4:45pm-7pm (dress warm and festive)-12/11 5:30pm-8pm Family cookie making event at Recreation NJHS students will be able to take Bus 2 from the school to the Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center. At the end of the activity, students must be picked up by a parent or guardian at 5:00 PM at the center.This is only for current NJHS members and pledge only.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Inc Meeting Space

Saturday October 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Pool Meditation - October Pool Meditation Looking for a fresh way to meditate?Come float your stress away at our Pool Guided Meditation! Enjoy the calm of dim lights, the glow of candles, and the comfort of a floating mattress as you drift into deep relaxation.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Pool Meditation - October Pool Meditation Looking for a fresh way to meditate?Come float your stress away at our Pool Guided Meditation! Enjoy the calm of dim lights, the glow of candles, and the comfort of a floating mattress as you drift into deep relaxation.

Monday October 5, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall Light Cardio Aerobics MW Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Let's Get Moving! - Let's Get Moving October Are you looking to improve balance, flexibility, muscular strength, range of motion & have some fun at the same time?This class will get you moving using a mix of yoga, fitness & dance all done on a chair or using the chair for support while standing. If you have any complaints in regards to service or treatment you are receiving please contact the Recreation Department Director (860) 564-1819 or Selectman’s Office (860) 230-3001 to resolve your complaint. If you feel your complaint is not resolved, you may contact Senior Resources - Eastern Connecticut Area Agency on Aging at (860) 887-3561.Instructed by Mary Sylvestri No class on the following datesAugust 24thSeptember 7thSeptember 14thOctober 12thDecember 21stDecember 28th

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Mahjong

4:40 PM - 5:10 PM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 4(mon) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 5/6(mon) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	cribbage

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Cribbage Club

Tuesday October 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Exercise for Seniors - Exercise for Seniors October Functional fitness training is strength training that readies your body for daily activities, like bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and squatting, but that's just the start.Our instructor Dawn Ennis, has several years of experience teaching fitness and nutrition all across Eastern CT. Dawn is a certified personal trainer and nutritional coach through ISSA and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.This is not a drop in program, you must register for the entire month.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Water Aerobics - Fall Power Waves Aerobics TuTh Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Butts and Guts with Ab Blast - Butts and Guts with Ab Blast 9/8-10/13 A structured, circuit based class, which targets your abs, legs, and gluts. Butts and Guts is designed to achieve a mid to high aerobic level intensity. You will start this workout with a warm up circuit, and then move into multiple strength and cardio circuits. Using free weights, kettle bells, bands, stability balls, and your own body resistance. Finish off with a cool down and some stretches. Ab Blast - A high intense ab/core class designed to strengthen the mid-section and make you sweat. In only 30 minutes you will go through a variety of exercises that will fire you up and get you ready for anything!In the event of rain or too high or low temperatures outside the program will be moved to Plainfield Recreation's fitness room.$9 Resident per class and $11Non Resident per classNo Classes on:August 25thAs the weather starts to get warmer works out will be at the Plainfield Town Hall Lion's Park! Dawn will send you a text to confirm location when it changes.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Intermediate 9/08-10/20 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Wednesday October 7, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall DIY Water Aerobics W Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall Light Cardio Aerobics MW Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Line Dancing - NEW Beginners 9/9-10/21 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Beginners 9/9-10/21 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Thursday October 8, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans Coffee House

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Parent & Tot (thurs) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Pre-School Levels 1-3 (Thurs) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga October What is chair yoga? Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Please continue to join Mary in these weekly classes in hopes that the grant will pick up the classes again in the future.No classes on:August 27thSeptember 17thNovember 26thDecember 16thDecember 23rdDecember 30th

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	D.A.R. Meeting

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Water Aerobics - Fall Power Waves Aerobics TuTh Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Chess Club

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Mahjong Evenings

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 9/10-10/22 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Saturday October 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Preschool Level 1(sat) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

9:40 AM - 10:10 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Preschool Levels 2-3(sat) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 1(sat) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 2(sat) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 3(sat) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

Sunday October 11, 2026
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Lions' Pancake Breakfast

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	October in Plainfield, Fall into Fun! - Coloring Contest October in Plainfield, Fall into Fun! Gather your family, meet your neighbors, and make the most of October with festive events happening all month long in Plainfield!9/25-10/28 Pumpkin and/or Scarecrow Coloring contest- Color and create a masterpiece! Once you are finished give your paper to Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center to be entered to win a gift card.Remember to include your name and number on the back or so we may contact the winners. Link for print outs below. 10/9 @ 6pm Buffalo Soldiers- lecture by author Bob Harrisin coordination with our friends in the America 250 Committee10/16 Ruth Bergeron-Fall of Plainfield's Pasts. Join Ruth as she shares life from Plainfield's past in the fall, the local agriculture (crops, fields, orchards, live stock), kids fall activities, and more. 10/17 Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat- Lion's Park Food Trucks, Music, vendors, community partners, games, and more. Registration forms located below. 10/17 1pm-3pm Free Fall Family Swim- Town Hall PoolFree fall themed swim for all ages10/23 @6pm-8pm Magic by DerekFace painting, balloon animals, and free mystery book grab10/30 @6pm-8pm Halloween PartyDress up in costume, dance party, fun games, crafts, and this is a drop off event for youth in grades K-5th. Registration is required in advance. Click on the link to register. https://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30173

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

Tuesday October 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Ready, Set, Rec! - Ghoul School is back! Ready, Set, Rec! No School, No Problem! Grades K–6When school is closed (except on federal holidays), the fun is just getting started! Join us for action packed games, exciting activities, creative crafts, sports, and time with friends.No classroom. No boredom. Just FUN! Drop them off. Let them PLAY. Let them CREATE. Let them HAVE FUN!Enjoy Pizza or UnCrustables and chips when you are here for lunch! (Home Lunch is also welcomed!) 10/13/2026 Ghoul School is back! Halloween Crafts, Wear a costume, Monster Mash,Inflatable slide to end our day together !!11/06/2026 Parent/Teacher Conference Day is here and we’re turning the day off into a DAY OF FUN! Foosball & Games,STEAM Challenges,Creative Crafts,Scavenger Hunts,Snacks, Friends & FUN!REGISTER NOW!!

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Exercise for Seniors - Exercise for Seniors October Functional fitness training is strength training that readies your body for daily activities, like bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and squatting, but that's just the start.Our instructor Dawn Ennis, has several years of experience teaching fitness and nutrition all across Eastern CT. Dawn is a certified personal trainer and nutritional coach through ISSA and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.This is not a drop in program, you must register for the entire month.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Water Aerobics - Fall Power Waves Aerobics TuTh Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Butts and Guts with Ab Blast - Butts and Guts with Ab Blast 9/8-10/13 A structured, circuit based class, which targets your abs, legs, and gluts. Butts and Guts is designed to achieve a mid to high aerobic level intensity. You will start this workout with a warm up circuit, and then move into multiple strength and cardio circuits. Using free weights, kettle bells, bands, stability balls, and your own body resistance. Finish off with a cool down and some stretches. Ab Blast - A high intense ab/core class designed to strengthen the mid-section and make you sweat. In only 30 minutes you will go through a variety of exercises that will fire you up and get you ready for anything!In the event of rain or too high or low temperatures outside the program will be moved to Plainfield Recreation's fitness room.$9 Resident per class and $11Non Resident per classNo Classes on:August 25thAs the weather starts to get warmer works out will be at the Plainfield Town Hall Lion's Park! Dawn will send you a text to confirm location when it changes.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Intermediate 9/08-10/20 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Wednesday October 14, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall DIY Water Aerobics W Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall Light Cardio Aerobics MW Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Line Dancing - NEW Beginners 9/9-10/21 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Adult Fitness - Adult Flexibilty Fitness 10/14-12/09 What is Flexibility fitness? Fitness with bands for all levels of resistance, and all levels of fitness. Resistance band workout is a strength training session that utilizes elastic bands to provide resistance during exercises, allowing for a full-body workout by targeting various muscle groups through movements like pulls, presses, and stretches, all while maintaining constant tension on the muscles throughout the range of motion.$9 Resident per class and $11Non Resident per classWhen the weather is nice join Dawn at the Lion's Park next to the Town Hall, if it is too hot or raining then class will be inside at Plainfield Recreation. No Classes on:September 30thOctober 28thNovember 25thSeptember 2nd free nightAs the weather starts to get warmer works out will be at the Plainfield Town Hall Lion's Park! Dawn will send you a text to confirm location when it changes.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Beginners 9/9-10/21 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Thursday October 15, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans Coffee House

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Parent & Tot (thurs) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Pre-School Levels 1-3 (Thurs) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga October What is chair yoga? Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Please continue to join Mary in these weekly classes in hopes that the grant will pick up the classes again in the future.No classes on:August 27thSeptember 17thNovember 26thDecember 16thDecember 23rdDecember 30th

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Water Aerobics - Fall Power Waves Aerobics TuTh Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Chess Club

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Mahjong Evenings

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 9/10-10/22 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Friday October 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	October in Plainfield, Fall into Fun! - 10/16 Ruth Bergeron Fall in Plainfield's Past October in Plainfield, Fall into Fun! Gather your family, meet your neighbors, and make the most of October with festive events happening all month long in Plainfield!9/25-10/28 Pumpkin and/or Scarecrow Coloring contest- Color and create a masterpiece! Once you are finished give your paper to Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center to be entered to win a gift card.Remember to include your name and number on the back or so we may contact the winners. Link for print outs below. 10/9 @ 6pm Buffalo Soldiers- lecture by author Bob Harrisin coordination with our friends in the America 250 Committee10/16 Ruth Bergeron-Fall of Plainfield's Pasts. Join Ruth as she shares life from Plainfield's past in the fall, the local agriculture (crops, fields, orchards, live stock), kids fall activities, and more. 10/17 Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat- Lion's Park Food Trucks, Music, vendors, community partners, games, and more. Registration forms located below. 10/17 1pm-3pm Free Fall Family Swim- Town Hall PoolFree fall themed swim for all ages10/23 @6pm-8pm Magic by DerekFace painting, balloon animals, and free mystery book grab10/30 @6pm-8pm Halloween PartyDress up in costume, dance party, fun games, crafts, and this is a drop off event for youth in grades K-5th. Registration is required in advance. Click on the link to register. https://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30173

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Senior Social Club

Saturday October 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Preschool Level 1(sat) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

9:40 AM - 10:10 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Preschool Levels 2-3(sat) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 1(sat) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 2(sat) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 3(sat) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

Monday October 19, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall Light Cardio Aerobics MW Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Let's Get Moving! - Let's Get Moving October Are you looking to improve balance, flexibility, muscular strength, range of motion & have some fun at the same time?This class will get you moving using a mix of yoga, fitness & dance all done on a chair or using the chair for support while standing. If you have any complaints in regards to service or treatment you are receiving please contact the Recreation Department Director (860) 564-1819 or Selectman’s Office (860) 230-3001 to resolve your complaint. If you feel your complaint is not resolved, you may contact Senior Resources - Eastern Connecticut Area Agency on Aging at (860) 887-3561.Instructed by Mary Sylvestri No class on the following datesAugust 24thSeptember 7thSeptember 14thOctober 12thDecember 21stDecember 28th

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Mahjong

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	High School Volunteer Hours - 10/19 Book Wrapping Students who need volunteer hours for honor society and/or as a graduation requirement are welcome to volunteer at the Recreation and Senior Center throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities are available in a variety of areas, allowing students to contribute in meaningful ways while earning hours toward their requirements.2026/2027 Dates for volunteering-10/17 at 11am-6pm Fall Fest at Lion's Park (help direct cars, manage games with kids at booths, setup, and breakdown)-10/17 Trunk or Treat in Lion's Park (setup your own trunk and pass out candy with your friends and/or family. See our trunk registration form.)-10/19 4pm Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center wrapping books to give away at an event. -10/23 5:30pm-8pm at Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center (make balloon animals, face paint, and help friends in bookmark making.-11/7 Salute the troops 5k at PHS-12/4 Tree Lighting at Lion's Park 4:45pm-7pm-12/11 5:30pm-8pm Family cookie making event at Recreation

4:40 PM - 5:10 PM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 4(mon) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Inc Meeting Space

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 5/6(mon) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Monster Monday - Scooby-Doo Adventures MONSTER MONDAY IS BACK!Calling all K–5th graders! Get ready for a spooktacular Monday filled with Scooby-Doo adventures, mystery, games, and tons of fun! Hop aboard the Mystery Machine! Enjoy Scooby-Doo episodes Follow clues and help solve the mystery Create your own spooky creations Play monster-themed games & surprises And of course… grab your Scooby Snacks! Registration ends October 17, 2026 @ 11:59 PM!Don’t let your little mystery solver miss out! Grab your spot before registration closes and get ready for a hauntingly good time!Zoinks! Spots won’t last forever!

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	cribbage

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Cribbage Club

Tuesday October 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Exercise for Seniors - Exercise for Seniors October Functional fitness training is strength training that readies your body for daily activities, like bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and squatting, but that's just the start.Our instructor Dawn Ennis, has several years of experience teaching fitness and nutrition all across Eastern CT. Dawn is a certified personal trainer and nutritional coach through ISSA and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.This is not a drop in program, you must register for the entire month.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Water Aerobics - Fall Power Waves Aerobics TuTh Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Intermediate 9/08-10/20 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Wednesday October 21, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall DIY Water Aerobics W Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall Light Cardio Aerobics MW Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Pop Up Art School! - One Felted Pumpkin Hoop Pop Up Art School is Back!Felted Pumpkin HoopCreate a seasonal pumpkin design inside of an embroidery hoop. Learn thebasics of needle felting as you add color, texture, and an expressive face tomake your pumpkin uniquely your own.Make your project uniquely yours by choosing from a variety of wool colorsand adding your own patterns and details to your pumpkin.Experience the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendlyenvironment. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away witha finished piece, and the confidence to continue your felting journeyindependently.Please note: The photo shows three different design variations forinspiration, but each participant will create one felted pumpkin hoop.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Line Dancing - NEW Beginners 9/9-10/21 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Adult Fitness - Adult Flexibilty Fitness 10/14-12/09 What is Flexibility fitness? Fitness with bands for all levels of resistance, and all levels of fitness. Resistance band workout is a strength training session that utilizes elastic bands to provide resistance during exercises, allowing for a full-body workout by targeting various muscle groups through movements like pulls, presses, and stretches, all while maintaining constant tension on the muscles throughout the range of motion.$9 Resident per class and $11Non Resident per classWhen the weather is nice join Dawn at the Lion's Park next to the Town Hall, if it is too hot or raining then class will be inside at Plainfield Recreation. No Classes on:September 30thOctober 28thNovember 25thSeptember 2nd free nightAs the weather starts to get warmer works out will be at the Plainfield Town Hall Lion's Park! Dawn will send you a text to confirm location when it changes.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Beginners 9/9-10/21 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Thursday October 22, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans Coffee House

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Parent & Tot (thurs) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Pre-School Levels 1-3 (Thurs) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga October What is chair yoga? Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Please continue to join Mary in these weekly classes in hopes that the grant will pick up the classes again in the future.No classes on:August 27thSeptember 17thNovember 26thDecember 16thDecember 23rdDecember 30th

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Water Aerobics - Fall Power Waves Aerobics TuTh Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Chess Club

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Mahjong Evenings

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 9/10-10/22 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Friday October 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM	Senior Outings - Roger Williams Zoo 10/23 Hit the Road with Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center! Let us help you make the most of the season with fun, affordable outings! Our mini bus will be rolling out to exciting local and semi-local destinations — perfect for enjoying good company and a change of scenery.Space is limited — advance registration is required! (10 seats + 1 Wheelchair accessible seat) Don't miss out on the fun — sign up today and let the adventures begin!Roger Williams Zoo Friday October 23rd Mini bus leaves at 9:30am. Leaving zoo at 2pmYou may bring a lunch with you or purchase items from zoo restaurants. Resident $16 per person, Non Resident $18 per person - charge is for admission ONLY, transportation is free.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Sensory-friendly Experiences - Cozy Corners & Autumn Wonders Come join us at Recreation for some sensory-friendly fun! Our Recreation Center offers sensory-friendly programming designed to create a welcoming, comfortable, and inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities. Programs may include adjusted lighting and sound, smaller group sizes, flexible participation, and opportunities for breaks. Our goal is to provide a supportive space where everyone can enjoy recreation, build confidence, and have fun.Programs are designed for ages 3-8 and include activities that allow children to explore and play in a quieter environment created just for them. Group size is capped at 15 children and registration is required in advance.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	High School Volunteer Hours - 10/23 Recreation Family Event Students who need volunteer hours for honor society and/or as a graduation requirement are welcome to volunteer at the Recreation and Senior Center throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities are available in a variety of areas, allowing students to contribute in meaningful ways while earning hours toward their requirements.2026/2027 Dates for volunteering-10/17 at 11am-6pm Fall Fest at Lion's Park (help direct cars, manage games with kids at booths, setup, and breakdown)-10/17 Trunk or Treat in Lion's Park (setup your own trunk and pass out candy with your friends and/or family. See our trunk registration form.)-10/19 4pm Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center wrapping books to give away at an event. -10/23 5:30pm-8pm at Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center (make balloon animals, face paint, and help friends in bookmark making.-11/7 Salute the troops 5k at PHS-12/4 Tree Lighting at Lion's Park 4:45pm-7pm-12/11 5:30pm-8pm Family cookie making event at Recreation

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	NJHS Volunteer Hours grades 6th-8th - 10/23 Balloon Animal making NJHS members and students who are members and pledges are welcome to volunteer at the Recreation and Senior Center throughout the year. Their volunteer work can be completed in a variety of ways and will count toward their required volunteer hours.Some volunteer hours may be completed after school. A bus from P.C.M.S. will be available, and a permission slip will be provided at checkout.2026/2027 Volunteer Hour Dates and Times-10/2 3pm Decorating at the Recreation and Senior Center for Fall-10/17 Trunk or Treat in Lion's Park (setup your own trunk and pass out candy with your friends and/or family. See our trunk registration form.)-10/17 Fall Fest at Lion's Park (help manage games with kids at booths)-10/23 Balloon Animals (if you know how to create balloon animals come join us at a Magic by Derek)-10/23 Face painting (do you have face painting skills? Join us at Magic by Derek and help us make some cool face paintings for our friends visiting)-10/23 Book Mark Making ( Join us at Magic by Derek and help our friends visiting to make a bookmark for their new mystery book)-11/7 Salute the troops 5k at PHS12/4 Town Tree Lighting at Lion's Park 4:45pm-7pm (dress warm and festive)-12/11 5:30pm-8pm Family cookie making event at Recreation NJHS students will be able to take Bus 2 from the school to the Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center. At the end of the activity, students must be picked up by a parent or guardian at 5:00 PM at the center.This is only for current NJHS members and pledge only.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	NJHS Volunteer Hours grades 6th-8th - 10/23 Book Mark Making NJHS members and students who are members and pledges are welcome to volunteer at the Recreation and Senior Center throughout the year. Their volunteer work can be completed in a variety of ways and will count toward their required volunteer hours.Some volunteer hours may be completed after school. A bus from P.C.M.S. will be available, and a permission slip will be provided at checkout.2026/2027 Volunteer Hour Dates and Times-10/2 3pm Decorating at the Recreation and Senior Center for Fall-10/17 Trunk or Treat in Lion's Park (setup your own trunk and pass out candy with your friends and/or family. See our trunk registration form.)-10/17 Fall Fest at Lion's Park (help manage games with kids at booths)-10/23 Balloon Animals (if you know how to create balloon animals come join us at a Magic by Derek)-10/23 Face painting (do you have face painting skills? Join us at Magic by Derek and help us make some cool face paintings for our friends visiting)-10/23 Book Mark Making ( Join us at Magic by Derek and help our friends visiting to make a bookmark for their new mystery book)-11/7 Salute the troops 5k at PHS12/4 Town Tree Lighting at Lion's Park 4:45pm-7pm (dress warm and festive)-12/11 5:30pm-8pm Family cookie making event at Recreation NJHS students will be able to take Bus 2 from the school to the Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center. At the end of the activity, students must be picked up by a parent or guardian at 5:00 PM at the center.This is only for current NJHS members and pledge only.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	NJHS Volunteer Hours grades 6th-8th - 10/23 Face Painting NJHS members and students who are members and pledges are welcome to volunteer at the Recreation and Senior Center throughout the year. Their volunteer work can be completed in a variety of ways and will count toward their required volunteer hours.Some volunteer hours may be completed after school. A bus from P.C.M.S. will be available, and a permission slip will be provided at checkout.2026/2027 Volunteer Hour Dates and Times-10/2 3pm Decorating at the Recreation and Senior Center for Fall-10/17 Trunk or Treat in Lion's Park (setup your own trunk and pass out candy with your friends and/or family. See our trunk registration form.)-10/17 Fall Fest at Lion's Park (help manage games with kids at booths)-10/23 Balloon Animals (if you know how to create balloon animals come join us at a Magic by Derek)-10/23 Face painting (do you have face painting skills? Join us at Magic by Derek and help us make some cool face paintings for our friends visiting)-10/23 Book Mark Making ( Join us at Magic by Derek and help our friends visiting to make a bookmark for their new mystery book)-11/7 Salute the troops 5k at PHS12/4 Town Tree Lighting at Lion's Park 4:45pm-7pm (dress warm and festive)-12/11 5:30pm-8pm Family cookie making event at Recreation NJHS students will be able to take Bus 2 from the school to the Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center. At the end of the activity, students must be picked up by a parent or guardian at 5:00 PM at the center.This is only for current NJHS members and pledge only.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	October in Plainfield, Fall into Fun! - 10/23 Magic by Derek and More! October in Plainfield, Fall into Fun! Gather your family, meet your neighbors, and make the most of October with festive events happening all month long in Plainfield!9/25-10/28 Pumpkin and/or Scarecrow Coloring contest- Color and create a masterpiece! Once you are finished give your paper to Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center to be entered to win a gift card.Remember to include your name and number on the back or so we may contact the winners. Link for print outs below. 10/9 @ 6pm Buffalo Soldiers- lecture by author Bob Harrisin coordination with our friends in the America 250 Committee10/16 Ruth Bergeron-Fall of Plainfield's Pasts. Join Ruth as she shares life from Plainfield's past in the fall, the local agriculture (crops, fields, orchards, live stock), kids fall activities, and more. 10/17 Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat- Lion's Park Food Trucks, Music, vendors, community partners, games, and more. Registration forms located below. 10/17 1pm-3pm Free Fall Family Swim- Town Hall PoolFree fall themed swim for all ages10/23 @6pm-8pm Magic by DerekFace painting, balloon animals, and free mystery book grab10/30 @6pm-8pm Halloween PartyDress up in costume, dance party, fun games, crafts, and this is a drop off event for youth in grades K-5th. Registration is required in advance. Click on the link to register. https://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30173

Saturday October 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Preschool Level 1(sat) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

9:40 AM - 10:10 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Preschool Levels 2-3(sat) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 1(sat) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 2(sat) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 3(sat) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

Monday October 26, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall Light Cardio Aerobics MW Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Let's Get Moving! - Let's Get Moving October Are you looking to improve balance, flexibility, muscular strength, range of motion & have some fun at the same time?This class will get you moving using a mix of yoga, fitness & dance all done on a chair or using the chair for support while standing. If you have any complaints in regards to service or treatment you are receiving please contact the Recreation Department Director (860) 564-1819 or Selectman’s Office (860) 230-3001 to resolve your complaint. If you feel your complaint is not resolved, you may contact Senior Resources - Eastern Connecticut Area Agency on Aging at (860) 887-3561.Instructed by Mary Sylvestri No class on the following datesAugust 24thSeptember 7thSeptember 14thOctober 12thDecember 21stDecember 28th

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Mahjong

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Monday Night Supper

4:40 PM - 5:10 PM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 4(mon) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM	American Red Cross Youth Swim Lessons - Fall Level 5/6(mon) Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills (age: 6-12): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Exhaling underwater and bobbing. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the deck. Discuss and demonstrate how to use a lifejacket.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Level 2-Fundamental Aquatics Skills (age: 6-12): Works on building strength and endurance while swimming and introduces students to strokes. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Strengthening the flutter kick on both back and front. Learning the elementary backstroke arms with the whip kick. Introduction to rotary breathing with front crawl arms. Treading water.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, recognizing lifeguards and practicing sun safety.Level 3-Stroke Development (age: 6-12): Builds on the skills learned in level 2 while introducing new strokes.Skills Taught: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, introduction to the sidestroke with the scissor kick. Dolphin kick. Treading water.Safety Topics: “Look before you leap”, perform a simple non-swimming assist and how to recognize, prevent, and respond in cold water emergencies.Level 4-Stroke Improvement (age: 6-14): Develop confidence and endurance learned in level 3 while improving other aquatic skills.Skills Taught: Swimming underwater, feet first surface dive, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, and treading water using two different kicks. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and introduction to butterfly. Flutter and dolphin kicks on back.Safety Topics: What to do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. Recreational water illness-what they are and how to prevent them.Level 5- Stroke Refinement (age: 6-14): Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Skills Taught: Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely. Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming. Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.Safety Topics: Review above topics, how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.Level 6-Fitness Swimming (age: 6-14): Refines the strokes so that students swim with ease, efficiency, and power.Skills Taught: Endurance swimming in the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Refine open turns and flip turns for all strokes.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Cribbage Club

Tuesday October 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Exercise for Seniors - Exercise for Seniors October Functional fitness training is strength training that readies your body for daily activities, like bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and squatting, but that's just the start.Our instructor Dawn Ennis, has several years of experience teaching fitness and nutrition all across Eastern CT. Dawn is a certified personal trainer and nutritional coach through ISSA and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.This is not a drop in program, you must register for the entire month.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Water Aerobics - Fall Power Waves Aerobics TuTh Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Butts and Guts with Ab Blast - Butts and Guts with Ab Blast 11/3-12/8 A structured, circuit based class, which targets your abs, legs, and gluts. Butts and Guts is designed to achieve a mid to high aerobic level intensity. You will start this workout with a warm up circuit, and then move into multiple strength and cardio circuits. Using free weights, kettle bells, bands, stability balls, and your own body resistance. Finish off with a cool down and some stretches. Ab Blast - A high intense ab/core class designed to strengthen the mid-section and make you sweat. In only 30 minutes you will go through a variety of exercises that will fire you up and get you ready for anything!In the event of rain or too high or low temperatures outside the program will be moved to Plainfield Recreation's fitness room.$9 Resident per class and $11Non Resident per classNo Classes on:August 25thAs the weather starts to get warmer works out will be at the Plainfield Town Hall Lion's Park! Dawn will send you a text to confirm location when it changes.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Intermediate 10/27-12/15 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th

Wednesday October 28, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall DIY Water Aerobics W Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Water Aerobics - Fall Light Cardio Aerobics MW Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Adult Fitness - Adult Flexibilty Fitness 10/14-12/09 What is Flexibility fitness? Fitness with bands for all levels of resistance, and all levels of fitness. Resistance band workout is a strength training session that utilizes elastic bands to provide resistance during exercises, allowing for a full-body workout by targeting various muscle groups through movements like pulls, presses, and stretches, all while maintaining constant tension on the muscles throughout the range of motion.$9 Resident per class and $11Non Resident per classWhen the weather is nice join Dawn at the Lion's Park next to the Town Hall, if it is too hot or raining then class will be inside at Plainfield Recreation. No Classes on:September 30thOctober 28thNovember 25thSeptember 2nd free nightAs the weather starts to get warmer works out will be at the Plainfield Town Hall Lion's Park! Dawn will send you a text to confirm location when it changes.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Historical Society Meeting

Thursday October 29, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans Coffee House

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Basketball Grades 2nd-8th - Basketball Sponsorship This league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball including skill development and sportsmanship.Children are placed on teams that will be coached by volunteers.The season begins in December and runs through the end of February. Make up games that are unable to be made up during the season may be held the first week of March. Games and practices are held at Plainfield Public Schools locations, Monday through Thursday.Teams are co-ed.EvaluationsMonday, November 9th Juniors Division(2nd & 3rd Grade)5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolSeniors Division(4th & 5th Grade)7:00-8:00pm @ Plainfield Central Middle School Tuesday, November 10th Masters Division (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm @ Plainfield Central Middle SchoolMeet' N' Greet NightMeet your coaches, take team photos,get your shirts, and receive your schedules.11/30 5:30-6:30pm Juniors Division (2nd & 3rd Grade) 11/30 7:00-8:00pm Seniors Division (4th & 5th Grade) 12/1 5:30-6:30pm Masters Division (6th,7th & 8th Grade) ScheduleTeam schedules will be given out at the Meet 'N' Greets.Juniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:30pmGames: Wednesdays 5:30pm or 6:45pmSeniors DivisionPractices: Mondays 5:30pm or 6:45pmGames: Wednesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmMasters DivisionPractices: Tuesdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmGames: Thursdays 6:15pm or 7:30pmRegistration begins:Residents: September 1st Non Residents: September 15thRegistration closes Friday, October 9th at 4pm. Late Registration $30 fee: October 10th-October 16th, closing at 4pm.ALL registrations close October 16th, NO EXCEPTIONS. N.O.W. Scholarships: please email approval from N.O.W. to eanderson@plainfieldct.org, complete registration in your cart, and call 860-564-1819 when you are at the payment screen.NOTE: Interested in Coaching? We need YOU! Please register through the sign up below. All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers will need to clear a background check. This is a volunteer position and coaches will be chosen based on experience, background check, and their availability.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Parent & Tot (thurs) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	American Red Cross Parent & Tot and Preschool Swim Lessons - Fall Pre-School Levels 1-3 (Thurs) Parent & Tot (age: 6 months-2 years and 11 months): This course is to familiarize children with the water and prepare them to participate in the learn to swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water. Children will have the opportunity to explore floating, blowing bubbles, and rolling from back to front in the water in a safe comfortable manner. Parent or other care giver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.Preschool Level 1 (age: 3-5): Focuses on being safe around the water and having the children become comfortable and confident while being in the water.Skills Taught: Basic water safety rules. Blowing bubbles and breath control. Submerging mouth, nose and eyes. Opening eyes underwater to retrieve an object. Floating on front and back. Swimming on front and back while using arm and leg motions. Jumping in and climbing out via the wall.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 2 (age: 3-5): Builds upon the basic skills acquired in Preschool Level 1. Works on building strength and endurance to achieve more independence while swimming. Students must be able to submerge fully comfortably.Skills Taught: Back float and front float, gliding on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, and breath control. Introduction to treading water, elementary backstroke arms, and rotary breathing.Safety Topics: To be safe in and around the water, wearing a lifejacket and how to recognize an emergency and call for help.Preschool Level 3 (age: 3-5): Continues to build on the skill previously learned as well as an introduction to strokes and building endurance swimming independently. All skills at this level are mostly independent.Skills Taught: Independent front and back float, swimming on back and front independently and changing direction while swimming. Treading water, elementary backstroke and introduction to front crawl.Safety Topics: Danger of drains, “Look before you leap”, what to do when you get too tired.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga October What is chair yoga? Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Please continue to join Mary in these weekly classes in hopes that the grant will pick up the classes again in the future.No classes on:August 27thSeptember 17thNovember 26thDecember 16thDecember 23rdDecember 30th

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Water Aerobics - Fall Power Waves Aerobics TuTh Power Waves Aerobics: An aqua workout with interval training, plyometrics and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility. Aquatic fitness using dual depths of water, the focus is on the use of water for resistance which increases strength, balance and flexibility throughout the one hour class. Workout utilizes a variety of equipment and is suited for a range of skill levels.Days: Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 4:30-5:30pmInstructor: Sue BolandLight Cardio Aerobics: Low impact aerobics that will start in the shallow end with a warm up, followed by a cardio workout, the instructor will proceed with a rotation of aqua wall or hand bouys, work on some balancing techniques & 10 minutes of fun! Then off to the deep end with the aquatic belts for a warm down, finally ending with stretching back in the shallow end. Days:Monday & Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:30amInstructor: Vanessa Palmieri DIY water aerobics: A low impact, self guided workout. DIY leverages the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to build cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while minimizing stress on your joints. You can easily customize it to your personal fitness goals. Participants must have completed at least 1 other water aerobics class session within our program.Days: Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00amNo instructor, self-led.Supplied equipment: buoyancy belts, hand buoys, and noodlesRecommendations for class: water shoes & water bottle

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Chess Club

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Mahjong Evenings

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 10/29-12/17 New Beginners: Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm First Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16th Have you always wanted to learn how to line dance? Now’s your chance! No experience needed! In this class you’ll learn how to coaster step, jazz box, vine, shuffle, and weave, in addition to learning basic line dancing terms all while making new friends. This is the perfect way to get your steps!Beginners: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 9th-October 21stSecond Session: November 4th- December 16thBuild confidence, improve technique, focus on basic line dance steps, rhythm, timing, and easy to follow dances in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. Intermediate: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 8th-October 20thSecond Session: October 27th- December 15thStep things up a bit in this fun intermediate class. In this class the pace is a bit faster and the steps a little more on point. We’ll build off of what was taught in the beginner’s class to put everything together for some new dances. Previous line dancing experience strongly recommend. Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Advanced: Thursday 6:30pm-8pmFirst Session: September 10th-October 22ndSecond Session: October 29th- December 17th Calling all line dancing lovers!!! Looking to get back in the swing of things after a year and a half off? Our Advanced line dancing is back! This class is for those who have recent dance or line dancing experience. Choreography will be a bit faster with less time focused on instruction and more time DANCING! Session 2 is a continuation of the 1st session.Session 1 must be completed in order to participate in Session 2. If you missed the 1st session you must wait till the next season to attend. You may only attend the class you are signed up for, if you would like to dance in more than one class you MUST be signed up for both classes.New Dancers to the program may join in the beginning of September and January.$10 Resident per class and $12 Non Resident per classNew Beginners 1 hour $6 Resident per class and $8 Non Resident per classNO CLASSES ON:Wednesday September 30thWednesday October 28thWednesday November 11th Wednesday December 2ndThursday November 26th