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Thursday September 18, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans' Coffee House
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga September 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.This program is no longer funded from the Town of Plainfield and the Title III grant program, funded by the Older Americans Act through Senior Resources - Eastern CT Area Agency on Aging.  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 Our website is currently having complications with registration for this class. Please contact the Recreation Office or pay before you attend class. Sorry for the inconvenience
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior movies
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 1st Session (7 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Friday September 19, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Winterizing Your Yard and Gardens in the Fall - Winterizing Your Yard and Gardens in the Fall Plainfield Senior Center is pleased to welcome Master Gardener Jean Vose to present a 2-part program on getting your yard and gardens ready and “tucked-in” for the Winter.   The lectures will take place on Friday, September 19th, and Friday October 3rd from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on both days.  Each class will feature an interactive slide presentation with take-home handouts, and ample time for Q&A.Program Description: After a bountiful season, it’s time to prepare the yards and gardens for winter to ensure a beautiful and vibrant spring! This program series walks one through what may be done to get the property, including gardens, ready—from cleaning out the gardens to protecting trees and shrubs. Also included is a section on preparing the home for winter. It is presented in a month-by-month format. As the course moves towards winter, Jean discusses how and where our Connecticut pollinators overwinter – right in our yards. Also included is a presentation on how to attract and sustain winter birds.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Bingo- Free Family Event - Free Family Bingo Night Free Family Event(All children under the age of 17 should be accompanied by an adult)Register to be entered into our door prize giveaway!!   Come join us for a sweet evening of Candy Bingo — with awesome prizes, snacks, and tons of fun!Bring your friends and your dabbers — you don’t want to miss it!Drawing markers and crayons available to mark your cards if you do not have your own dabbers. ** Outside food is welcomed if you would like to bring your dinner with you!!**

Monday September 22, 2025
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Let's Get Moving! - Let's Get Moving September 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 dates
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	cribbage
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	250 meeting

Tuesday September 23, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	bingo
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Functional Exercise for Seniors - Functional Exercise for Seniors September    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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Butts and Guts with Ab Blast - Butts and Guts with Ab Blast Fall (6 weeks) 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.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Intermediate 1st Session (7 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Wednesday September 24, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	pitch
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Plainfield Historical Society

Thursday September 25, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans' Coffee House
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga September 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.This program is no longer funded from the Town of Plainfield and the Title III grant program, funded by the Older Americans Act through Senior Resources - Eastern CT Area Agency on Aging.  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 Our website is currently having complications with registration for this class. Please contact the Recreation Office or pay before you attend class. Sorry for the inconvenience
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 1st Session (7 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Friday September 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Daughters of the revolution presentation

Monday September 29, 2025
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Let's Get Moving! - Let's Get Moving September 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 dates
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Monday Night Supper
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	cribbage

Tuesday September 30, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	bingo
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Functional Exercise for Seniors - Functional Exercise for Seniors September    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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Butts and Guts with Ab Blast - Butts and Guts with Ab Blast Fall (6 weeks) 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.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Intermediate 1st Session (7 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Wednesday October 1, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	pitch
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Matinee Magic - 10/1 Practical Magic Looking for a fun way to spend your Wednesday morning? Matinee Magic invites you to enjoy classic films and engaging documentaries a few times each month in the Art Room, these free matinee screenings are the perfect chance to unwind, connect with others, and celebrate a shared love of cinema. Bring a friend, bring a snack, and settle in for a great film experience — all at no cost!Wednesday September 17th @10:30am (documentary)   Drive by History Eats: Cranberries, America's Founding FruitHost Ken Magos investigates the culinary heritage of the cranberry, and with the help of food and culture historian Libby O'Connell, PhD recreates a popular colonial cranberry dessert and a vegetarian pemmican, a cranberry energy bar based on food eaten by Native Americans.Wednesday October 1st @ 10:30am (movie)  Practical MagicSisters Sally and Gillian Owens, descended from a long line of witches. Raised by their aunts after their parents' death from a family curse, the sisters were taught the uses of practical magic as they grew up. As adults, Sally and Gillian must use their magic to destroy the evil spirit of Gillian's abusive boyfriend before it kills them.Wednesday October 15th @ 10:30am (documentary)The Real Story of Halloween: History Channel filmThis is a Halloween Documentary that covers the origins of Halloween Traditions and decorations.Wednesday November 5th @ 10:30am (movie)The Best Exotic Marigold HotelSeveral British retirees decide to move to Jaipur, India, to stay in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, advertised as an exotic retirement home. Evelyn Greenslade, a widowed housewife, must sell her house to pay off her husband's debts; Graham Dashwood, a High Court judge who lived in Jaipur as a child, abruptly retires to return there; Jean and Douglas Ainslie hope to have an affordable retirement, after investing in their daughter's internet business; Muriel Donnelly, a former housekeeper, decides to have a hip operation in India to avoid waiting times; Madge Hardcastle, after several unsuccessful marriages, searches for new romance overseas; and Norman Cousins, an aging lothario, attempts to relive his youth.Wednesday November 19th @ 10:30am (documentary) Forgotten War, The Struggle for North AmericaThree powers clashed in an epic struggle for North America two hundred and fifty years ago. The French and Indian War determined which great European empire would control the gateway to the West and the crucial highway of rivers and lakes connecting New York and Montreal. An international panel of experts digs beneath the familiar history and sheds new light on this long-ago conflict.Wednesday December 10th @ 10:30am (movie)  Christmas HeroWhen a young war vet returns home from Afghanistan, he struggles to find joy in the life he once knew. As he comes close to giving up all hope , his guardian angel pays a visit to show him there's more meaning to his life than he ever knew.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Line Dancing - NEW Beginners 1st session (6 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Beginners 1st Session (6 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Thursday October 2, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans' Coffee House
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.This program is no longer funded from the Town of Plainfield and the Title III grant program, funded by the Older Americans Act through Senior Resources - Eastern CT Area Agency on Aging.  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 Our website is currently having complications with registration for this class. Please contact the Recreation Office or pay before you attend class. Sorry for the inconvenience
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Club Social Event
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 1st Session (7 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Friday October 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Winterizing Your Yard and Gardens in the Fall - Winterizing Your Yard and Gardens in the Fall Plainfield Senior Center is pleased to welcome Master Gardener Jean Vose to present a 2-part program on getting your yard and gardens ready and “tucked-in” for the Winter.   The lectures will take place on Friday, September 19th, and Friday October 3rd from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on both days.  Each class will feature an interactive slide presentation with take-home handouts, and ample time for Q&A.Program Description: After a bountiful season, it’s time to prepare the yards and gardens for winter to ensure a beautiful and vibrant spring! This program series walks one through what may be done to get the property, including gardens, ready—from cleaning out the gardens to protecting trees and shrubs. Also included is a section on preparing the home for winter. It is presented in a month-by-month format. As the course moves towards winter, Jean discusses how and where our Connecticut pollinators overwinter – right in our yards. Also included is a presentation on how to attract and sustain winter birds.
12:10 PM - 4:30 PM	Half Day Hangout! - Half Day Hangout (Bundle) Half-Day Hangout at the Rec Center!  Come chill, play, and enjoy the fun! Join us for a fun-filled half day of excitement at the Recreation Center — packed with themed days, snacks, games, and surprises every time!Grades 4-8th need a place to hang out on our half day of school come take the bus #2 here and be picked up by a parent or guardian at 430PM.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Spooktacular Series - 10/3 Edgar Allen Poe  Spooktacular Friday nights are back again! There may be history, folklore, legends, and/or haunted findings of the spooky season! These are free events open to the public. Pre registration could win you prizes at the event!New this year is our Kid Zone. Your children may join us in our activity room for their own spooky fun while you enjoy our presenters. No infants or toddlers, children must be 5 years old and older and potty trained.Light refreshments will be served during all our Spooktacular Nights!All children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult these are not child drop off events. 10/3- Edgar Allen Poe portrayed by Campbell Harmon, step back in time with a world famous poet and hear the fascinating tales, history, and life of Edgar Allen Poe.10/17- Spooktacular Bash haunt the halls with us and enjoy, games, crafts, movies, music, and more with us. Special Senior Spooktacular EventWitching hour 10/31 @10am 50+ Join us for a cozy Halloween Celebration with cider, tea, snacks, and a cute yarn pumpkin craft!

Monday October 6, 2025
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 dates
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Monster Mondays - 10/06 Coco Monster Monday's are back! Join us for Monster Mondays this October, as we check out 3 classic kids Halloween Movies. (While the movie plays we will make spooky creations, have a scary snack, and play games to have a haunting good time!)Registration ends Friday prior to selected date.October 6th- CocoDesign your own dazzling Day of the Dead mask and colorful calavera necklace, then sink your teeth into a “deadly” delicious treat!     October 20- Charlie Brown~ The Great PumpkinThe Great Pumpkin create a pumpkin chucking machine to launch pumpkins an see whose can go the farthest, while also decorating pumpkins to take home! Enjoy a Halloween themed treat.          October 27- Hocus Pocus PartyIts a bunch of Hocus Pocus! Join us in your best costume or Halloween attire to have a Halloween Scavenger hunt, followed by a Halloween party! Spooky snacks provided.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Monster Mondays - Monster Monday Bundle Monster Monday's are back! Join us for Monster Mondays this October, as we check out 3 classic kids Halloween Movies. (While the movie plays we will make spooky creations, have a scary snack, and play games to have a haunting good time!)Registration ends Friday prior to selected date.October 6th- CocoDesign your own dazzling Day of the Dead mask and colorful calavera necklace, then sink your teeth into a “deadly” delicious treat!     October 20- Charlie Brown~ The Great PumpkinThe Great Pumpkin create a pumpkin chucking machine to launch pumpkins an see whose can go the farthest, while also decorating pumpkins to take home! Enjoy a Halloween themed treat.          October 27- Hocus Pocus PartyIts a bunch of Hocus Pocus! Join us in your best costume or Halloween attire to have a Halloween Scavenger hunt, followed by a Halloween party! Spooky snacks provided.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	cribbage

Tuesday October 7, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	bingo
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Functional Exercise for Seniors - Functional 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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Butts and Guts with Ab Blast - Butts and Guts with Ab Blast Fall (6 weeks) 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.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Intermediate 1st Session (7 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Wednesday October 8, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	pitch
12:10 PM - 4:30 PM	Half Day Hangout! - Half day Hangout 10/08 Half-Day Hangout at the Rec Center!  Come chill, play, and enjoy the fun! Join us for a fun-filled half day of excitement at the Recreation Center — packed with themed days, snacks, games, and surprises every time!Grades 4-8th need a place to hang out on our half day of school come take the bus #2 here and be picked up by a parent or guardian at 430PM.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Line Dancing - NEW Beginners 1st session (6 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Beginners 1st Session (6 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Thursday October 9, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans' Coffee House
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.This program is no longer funded from the Town of Plainfield and the Title III grant program, funded by the Older Americans Act through Senior Resources - Eastern CT Area Agency on Aging.  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 Our website is currently having complications with registration for this class. Please contact the Recreation Office or pay before you attend class. Sorry for the inconvenience
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 1st Session (7 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Friday October 10, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Art with Carrie Anne - Art Bundle (August-Dec) Come check out our senior art program generously provided by our sponsor, Centreville Bank, happening on the second Friday of the month. Each class will run from 10am-12pm at the Plainfield Senior Center! Carrie Anne Palazzo from the Art House of Norwich will be leading the classes and providing materials for a different art project each month. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration opens 8/4/25.Dates: August 8th - How to paint HydrangeasSeptember 12th - Fairy Houses, Lanterns & Gnome HomesOctober 10th - Boo Buddy, a 3D Ghost on CanvasNovember 14th - Harvest Time Truck PaintingDecember 12th - Merry Grinchmas! 'Resting Grinch Face'Registration required in advance so adequate materials can be provided.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Art with Carrie Anne - Boo Buddy - 3D Ghost on canvas Come check out our senior art program generously provided by our sponsor, Centreville Bank, happening on the second Friday of the month. Each class will run from 10am-12pm at the Plainfield Senior Center! Carrie Anne Palazzo from the Art House of Norwich will be leading the classes and providing materials for a different art project each month. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration opens 8/4/25.Dates: August 8th - How to paint HydrangeasSeptember 12th - Fairy Houses, Lanterns & Gnome HomesOctober 10th - Boo Buddy, a 3D Ghost on CanvasNovember 14th - Harvest Time Truck PaintingDecember 12th - Merry Grinchmas! 'Resting Grinch Face'Registration required in advance so adequate materials can be provided.

Sunday October 12, 2025
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Lions Pancake Breakfast

Tuesday October 14, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	bingo
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Functional Exercise for Seniors - Functional 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.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Butts and Guts with Ab Blast - Butts and Guts with Ab Blast Fall (6 weeks) 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.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Intermediate 1st Session (7 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Wednesday October 15, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	pitch
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Matinee Magic - 10/15 The Real Story of Halloween Looking for a fun way to spend your Wednesday morning? Matinee Magic invites you to enjoy classic films and engaging documentaries a few times each month in the Art Room, these free matinee screenings are the perfect chance to unwind, connect with others, and celebrate a shared love of cinema. Bring a friend, bring a snack, and settle in for a great film experience — all at no cost!Wednesday September 17th @10:30am (documentary)   Drive by History Eats: Cranberries, America's Founding FruitHost Ken Magos investigates the culinary heritage of the cranberry, and with the help of food and culture historian Libby O'Connell, PhD recreates a popular colonial cranberry dessert and a vegetarian pemmican, a cranberry energy bar based on food eaten by Native Americans.Wednesday October 1st @ 10:30am (movie)  Practical MagicSisters Sally and Gillian Owens, descended from a long line of witches. Raised by their aunts after their parents' death from a family curse, the sisters were taught the uses of practical magic as they grew up. As adults, Sally and Gillian must use their magic to destroy the evil spirit of Gillian's abusive boyfriend before it kills them.Wednesday October 15th @ 10:30am (documentary)The Real Story of Halloween: History Channel filmThis is a Halloween Documentary that covers the origins of Halloween Traditions and decorations.Wednesday November 5th @ 10:30am (movie)The Best Exotic Marigold HotelSeveral British retirees decide to move to Jaipur, India, to stay in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, advertised as an exotic retirement home. Evelyn Greenslade, a widowed housewife, must sell her house to pay off her husband's debts; Graham Dashwood, a High Court judge who lived in Jaipur as a child, abruptly retires to return there; Jean and Douglas Ainslie hope to have an affordable retirement, after investing in their daughter's internet business; Muriel Donnelly, a former housekeeper, decides to have a hip operation in India to avoid waiting times; Madge Hardcastle, after several unsuccessful marriages, searches for new romance overseas; and Norman Cousins, an aging lothario, attempts to relive his youth.Wednesday November 19th @ 10:30am (documentary) Forgotten War, The Struggle for North AmericaThree powers clashed in an epic struggle for North America two hundred and fifty years ago. The French and Indian War determined which great European empire would control the gateway to the West and the crucial highway of rivers and lakes connecting New York and Montreal. An international panel of experts digs beneath the familiar history and sheds new light on this long-ago conflict.Wednesday December 10th @ 10:30am (movie)  Christmas HeroWhen a young war vet returns home from Afghanistan, he struggles to find joy in the life he once knew. As he comes close to giving up all hope , his guardian angel pays a visit to show him there's more meaning to his life than he ever knew.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Line Dancing - NEW Beginners 1st session (6 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Beginners 1st Session (6 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Thursday October 16, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Veterans' Coffee House
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.This program is no longer funded from the Town of Plainfield and the Title III grant program, funded by the Older Americans Act through Senior Resources - Eastern CT Area Agency on Aging.  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 Our website is currently having complications with registration for this class. Please contact the Recreation Office or pay before you attend class. Sorry for the inconvenience
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Movies
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Line Dancing - Advanced 1st Session (7 weeks) Beginners: Wednesday 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!Intermediate: TuesdayStep 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 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.NO CLASSES ON:September 24thOctober 29thNovember 11thNovember 27thCheck out our free preview night September 3rdhttps://plainfieldct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30109

Friday October 17, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Spooktacular Series - 10/17 Spooktacular Bash  Spooktacular Friday nights are back again! There may be history, folklore, legends, and/or haunted findings of the spooky season! These are free events open to the public. Pre registration could win you prizes at the event!New this year is our Kid Zone. Your children may join us in our activity room for their own spooky fun while you enjoy our presenters. No infants or toddlers, children must be 5 years old and older and potty trained.Light refreshments will be served during all our Spooktacular Nights!All children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult these are not child drop off events. 10/3- Edgar Allen Poe portrayed by Campbell Harmon, step back in time with a world famous poet and hear the fascinating tales, history, and life of Edgar Allen Poe.10/17- Spooktacular Bash haunt the halls with us and enjoy, games, crafts, movies, music, and more with us. Special Senior Spooktacular EventWitching hour 10/31 @10am 50+ Join us for a cozy Halloween Celebration with cider, tea, snacks, and a cute yarn pumpkin craft!