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First Selectman’s Corner
The cold weather is in the rear view mirror and spring has           The Police Department has moved, in
arrived! Once again, it is time to enjoy the great resources East    total, from its location across from the
Lyme has to offer. Take a walk on the Boardwalk, visit McCook’s      Niantic Cinemas to 277 West Main
Park, take a hike through Oswegatchie Hills, enjoy the serenity      Street. It is an immense improvement
of Darrow’s Pond, visit the stores in downtown Niantic and up in     over the old facility. Not only does it
Flanders, enjoy outdoor dining in one of our many restaurants,       give the Police Officers a safe and secure
visit DQ or Tony D’s for ice cream, take in an East Lyme High        facility from which to work, but it also
School athletic event, and the list goes on! With the arrival of     consolidates all the Town’s emergency
spring and the warmer weather it will mean an increase in traffic    services, except the Fire Departments, in
in the Town, especially the Main Street area. Please be extra        one location.
vigilant when you are driving (or crossing the street) on a busy                                                          Kevin Seery
                                                                     As of mid-April, the State of CT plans to          First Selectman
spring day.                                                          start demolition of the Starlight Motel
A lot of fun events will begin as summer approaches. The Thurs-      and Mobil gas station properties on Route 161 in the late June
day Farmer’s Market on Methodist Street will start in early June.    early July time frame. This is in preparation for the major con-
The Wednesday beach concerts and Friday bandshell concerts           struction project at the Route 161/Exit 74 intersection that will
at McCook’s Park begin the first week of July and last through       begin in full in the spring of 2023. A lot more information regard-
the summer. Be sure and bring your beach/lawn chairs and             ing that project will be shared once it becomes available.
some snacks and enjoy these evenings. The new building being         As mentioned in the previous Events Magazine, Parks and Recre-
constructed at 185 Main St is hoping for a July 4th opening of       ation Director Dave Putnam will be retiring in early September.
its commercial establishments. And, Celebrate East Lyme Day          This is his last summer at the helm of Parks and Recreation. Be
returns after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Set aside       sure and reach out to him and say “thanks” for a job well done!
Saturday, July 16th, to come down to Main Street and enjoy all
the vendors and fireworks at the end of the celebration. Celebrate   Please feel free to contact the First Selectman’s office if you have
East Lyme Day will run from 3 to 9 pm.                               any questions or concerns. I can be reached at 860-691-4110 or
                                                                     send me an email at kseery@eltownhall.com.

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Director’s Note Summer 2022                                                                               th
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                                                                       June 20 - A
                           In past Director’s notes I have                          th
                           finished with the phrase “Re-
                           member to Feel Great RECRE-
                           ATE.” Well it is time for me to
                           heed my own advice as I will be
                           retiring at the Parks Recreation/
                           Youth Services Director on Sep-
                                                                   Monday - Friday Sessions
                           tember 9. I have been blessed and
                                                                    June 20st - August 26th
                           appreciative of the opportunity
                           to serve in this position for the
                           past 17 ½ years. East Lyme will
                           forever have a lasting place in my
       David M. Putnam
                           heart. Serving as the Director in
the community where I was raised and will continue to reside
has truly been a pleasure.
I have had the privilege of working with dedicated and enthusi-
astic staff who remain committed to providing unique program
opportunities and quality parks. I can’t thank each of them
enough for all their hard work. A huge thanks to the Parks and
Recreation and Youth Services Commissions for your trust and
guidance. I also had the pleasure of working with 5 (five) dif-
ferent First Selectmen all who supported the efforts of the de-
partment and cared deeply about our community. Thank you.
Finally, I would like to thank the East Lyme Community, our
program participants and park patrons for making every day
an adventure. No two days were ever the same. I might be just
a little biased, but I believe we have some of the nicest parks
and amenities in New England the recreation areas make East
Lyme a special place to work, live and play.
It is now time for me to feel great and RECREATE.
All the best,
David Putnam, Director

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Passports                                                          Theater Under the Shell – Pop Up                 need a 1st or 2nd dose (primary series) or
East Lyme Parks & Recreation Department                            Summer Stock Theater                             are eligible for a 1st or 2nd booster dose.
is now an Acceptance Facility for                                  Theater Under the Shell is heading into its
                                                                                                                    The following groups are eligible for a 1st
Passports. Please call (860) 739-5828                              6th season and needs you. This year’s show
                                                                                                                    booster shot at this clinic:
to make an appointment and for any                                 will be Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo”
questions.                                                         - a raucous comedy! Come support                 • individuals 18 years of age and older
                                                                   this terrific addition to summertime             who have completed a primary series of a
Niantic Bay Triathlon                                              activities in our Town by volunteering           mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna or
Sponsor: Hartford Marathon Foundation                              for any number of activities. Join your          Pfizer) and it has been at least 5 months
Date: Sunday August 14th beginning at                              fellow theater lovers by volunteering for        since completion of primary series
7:30 am                                                            Acting – Crew – Public Relations – if            • individuals 18 years of age and older
                                                                   you’re interested, we will find a job for        who have had a primary dose of Janssen
Location: Start and Finish at McCook
                                                                   you. Planning for this summer’s season is        COVID-19 vaccine and it has been at least
Point Park
                                                                   starting now. Contact shorelinedrama@            2 months and would like a mRNA booster
More Information: Call (860) 652-8866 or                           gmail.com with your name and interest
visit: www.hartfordmarathon.com                                    and get ready for an outstanding                 The following groups are eligible for a 2nd
                                                                   experience!                                      booster shot at this clinic:
Niantic Lions Club                                                                                                  • individuals 50 years of age and older
The 58th Annual Outdoor Arts & Craft                               Ledge Light Health District Offers               who have received a first booster dose of
Show will be held on July 2 & July 3 from                          COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic                      any authorized or approved COVID-19
10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the East Lyme                               Ledge Light Health District will host a          vaccine and it has been at least 4 months
Town Hall grounds. It will feature over                            COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Monday,               since first booster dose
1150 artists and crafters. Admission and                           May 23, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
parking are free. Proceeds support local                           at the East Lyme Senior Center. Only the         All clinics are free and open to the
Lion charities.                                                    Moderna vaccine will be available at this        public. No appointment, insurance, or
                                                                   clinic for individuals 18 years or older who     ID is necessary. Please bring your CDC
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Parks & Recreation Department
860-739-5828 | fax 860-691-2409 | www.eltownhall.com                                                           The Parks and Recreation Commission meets in the Parks and
                                                                                                               Recreation conference room on the second Thursday of each
Contact Information, Websites                                                                                  month at 7:00 pm. The public is welcome to attend the meetings.
& Email Addresses
Executive Director: David M. Putnam                                                                            East Lyme Police Department: 860-739-5900
  dputnam@eltownhall.com                                                                                       East Lyme Public Library: 860-739-6926 | www.ely.lioninc.org
Program Coordinator: Hannah Corrigan                                                                           East Lyme Public Works: 860-691-4118
  hcorrigan@eltownhall.com                                                                                     East Lyme Senior Center: 860-739-5859
Administrative Assistant: Robin Grandieri                                                                      East Lyme Town Hall: 860-739-6931 | www.eltownhall.com
  rgrandieri@eltownhall.com                                                                                    East Lyme Youth Services: 860-739-6788
Administrative Secretary: Arlene Wilbur                                                                          Commission Meetings are 2nd Thursday
  awilbur@eltownhall.com                                                                                       Rocky Neck State Park: 860-739-5471
Recreation Supervisor: Michael R. McDowell                                                                     DEP Old Lyme: 860-434-8638
  mmcdowell@eltownhall.com                                                                                     Children’s Museum of SE Connecticut: 860-691-1255
Prevention Coordinator: Sarah Firmin                                                                           East Lyme Aquatic & Fitness Center (Pool): 860-691-4681
  sfirmin@eltownhall.com                                                                                         www.nutmegaquatics.com
Park Foreman: Jason Alves                                                                                      East Lyme Business Organization
Maintenance Support: Michael Rak, Austin Grouten, Nick Kupis                                                     Contact Lynnea Mahlke: 860-691-1611

Parks & Recreation Commission Members                                                                          Athletic Organizations
Chairman: Thomas Beebe, Jackie Curry, Patrick Larkin, Sue                                                      EAST LYME BABE RUTH LEAGUE
Kumro, Todd Donovan, Kathleen Kuvalanka, Robert Tukey,                                                          Steve Licitra: 860-460-4018 | eastlymebaseball@yahoo.com
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                                                           EAST LYME LITTLE LEAGUE
                                                            Joel Farrior: 860-460-8922 | eastlymelittleleague@gmail.com
                                                            www.eastlymelittleleaugue.org
                                                           EAST LYME SOCCER CLUB
                                                            Eric Stoddar: 203-848-5378 | elsact.president@gmail.com
                                                            www.eastlymesoccer.org
                                                           EAST LYME YOUTH FOOTBALL
                                                            Joseph Buzzell: 860-857-3840 | coachbuzzelli@yahoo.com
                                                           EAST LYME YOUTH CHEERLEADING
                                                            Tammy Bogue: 860-303-1741
                                                           EAST LYME YOUTH BASKETBALL
       The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry          Lotus Schwartz: 860-941-7546 | elyouthbasketball@yahoo.com
    recommends children be seen by a Pediatric Dentist
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       Establish your child’s dental home                  Clubs / Town Organizations
      now and call us for an appointment!                  NEW COMERS CLUB
                                                            Janet Banks: 860-739-2891 | janbanks@hotmail.co.uk
                                                           MOMS CLUB OF EAST LYME:
     156 Boston Post Road
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                                                           WOMENS CLUB OF SE CONNECTICUT:
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                                                            Maggi Prokop: 860-941-5809
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                                                            Joyce Harris: 860-303-1718 | joymh1@aol.com
                                                           GIRL SCOUTS REGIONAL OFFICE
                                                            Caitlyn Dorrinston: 800-922-2770 x 3728
                                                            Monica Sistaire: 860-638-7151 | gsofeastlyme@gmail.com
                                                           NIANTIC LIONS CLUB
       Thames Hearing Services, Inc.                        Ed Keens: 860-451-8333 | www.nianticlions.org
                                                           NIANTIC ROTARY CLUB
                                                            Donna Gada: 860-739-9280 | www.nianticrotary.org
                                                           DISTRICT SCOUTS REGIONAL OFFICE
                                                            Mike Cooney | 860-373-0097
                                                           CUB SCOUTS PACKS
                                                            Mike McKee, #24: 860-739-0433 | www.beascout.org
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                                                           BOY SCOUT TROOPS
                                                            George Sisson, #7: 860-691-2165 | Troop #24: 860-443-5492
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                                                            East Lyme is located just 20 minutes south of Mystic and has much to offer
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Celebrate East Lyme: July 16th                              on Friday, June 10th in the lower-level parking lot. Check
Summer 2022 Special Events   After a two-year hiatus, Celebrate East Lyme is back on
                             July 16th! Main Street will be loaded with local vendors,
                                                                                         the website for additional information and to register for
                                                                                         this event!
                             tasty treats, and great music! Come on down and
                             celebrate our community while gathering information         Storytime at the Beach With Miss Rebecca
                             from local organizations and catching up with friends       Thursdays June 23 through August 11. 10:00 to 10:30
                             and neighbors. The Dominion Fireworks Extravaganza is       am. Enjoy stories and songs at Hole-in-the-Wall Beach.
                             scheduled for 9:00 pm.                                      Pre-registration is required. Please call 860-739-6926
                                                                                         ex. 2 to sign up for this fun program. Recommended
                             Sandcastle/Sculpture Contest: Our annual sandcastle/        for preschoolers and kindergarteners, but all ages are
                             sculpture contest will be held on July 16th (Celebrate      welcome!
                             East Lyme) at 9:00 am on Hole in the Wall beach. Free
                             to participate but you must pre-register, registration      School’s Out, Camp Out!
                             ends July 14th. Prizes will be awarded to the top three     Back for 2022, our “School’s Out, Camp out” at the
                             sculptures (judged by participating teams) as well as a     park to kick off the summer! We will be camping at
                             judges’ pick.                                               Peretz Park at Bridebrook on June 24th. Bring your tent,
                                                                                         sleeping bags, food and necessary items to enjoy a night
                             Niantic Bay 10K: Charlie’s Run                              outdoors with the whole family. A movie (The Secret Life
                             The Niantic Bay 10K returns this year to raise money        of Pets 2) will be shown at sunset, approximately 8:30
                             toward East Lyme Youth Services goal of offering free       pm. Registration ends June 22nd, and the fee is $10.00
                             afterschool programming for East Lyme Middle School         per campsite. For additional information contact Mike
                             students. The event will take place at McCook Point Park    McDowell, at mmcdowell@eltownhall.com

                              McCook Point Park                                           Free Family Fun Library Shows
                              Summer Concert Series                                       at Mccook Point Park Bandshell
                              The music will be flowing through the park once again       Tuesdays June 21 through August 9. 7:00 to 7:45 pm
                              this summer! We will be hosting concerts on both
                                                                                          Enjoy magic shows, acrobats, juggling, music, dancing
                              Wednesday and Friday evenings, on the beach and
                                                                                          and more! In case of rain, call 860-739-6926 ex. 6 for
                              in the bandshell. Parking passes will not be needed
                                                                                          more information.
                              to enter the park beginning at 5:00 pm on concert
                              evenings, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn        June 21: Li Liu: Acrobat from China
                              chairs, blankets, food and beverages. No alcohol is         June 28: Ed Popielarczyk’s Comedic Magic Show
                              permitted at McCook Point Park. The schedule is as          July 5: Steve Elci & Friends: Music for Kids
                              follows:                                                    July 12: Mr. Magic
                                                                                          July 19: DJ Austin Dailey’s Dance Party
                              Wednesday Nights on the Beach (6:00-8:00 pm)                July 26: John Higby’s Yo-Yo Show—at McCook Beach*
                              July 6: Azalea Drive                                        August 2: Tiare Kahana Hawaiian Dance —
                              July 13: The Night Shakers- Blues                           at McCook Beach*
                              July 20: Old Lyme Town Band                                 August 9: Jester Jim’s Comedic Juggling Show
                              July 27: The Boathouse Blues Band- Jazz/Blues
                              August 3: Roy Dunn Maclean                                  *Denotes event will take place at McCook Beach, not
                              August 10: Dr. G and the Believers- Blues                   bandshell
                              August 17: 5 Bean Row- Folk/Americana
                              August 24: Whiskey, Wine and Coke- Country

                              Friday Nights in the Bandshell (7:00-9:00 pm)
                              July 8: Fusion- Dance/Funk/Rock
                              July 16: The Paul Lussier Band
                              July 22: Levine Sponsored
                              July 29: Katie Perkins- Country
                              August 5: DizzyFish: The Best of the 70’s
                              August 12: Downtown 6
                              August 19: Mass Conn Fusion
                              August 26: Branded - Country
                              September 2: Time and Changes Jazz Orchestra

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Back to School Movie Night and
Family Campout at McCook’s
To cap the summer, we will be holding our annual
Back to School Family Campout at McCook Point Park
on Friday, September 2nd. Bring your tent, sleeping
bags, food and necessary items to enjoy a nice night
outdoors with the whole family. A concert will take          Summer Camp
place in the band shell from 5-7 pm, followed by a           We will offer the full summer camp experience including
movie being shown on a large,                                extended care for the summer of 2022! Campers should expect
inflatable screen beginning at                               to spend camp days playing physical education style games, arts
7:30, patrons not intending to                               and craft projects, days at the beach, amongst other recreational
stay over are encouraged to                                  activities to create a well-balanced summer of fun that appeal to
join for the show at no cost!                                youthful interests!
Registration ends September
                                                             Who: Any child entering grades 1 through 8
1st and the fee is $10.00 per
campsite. For additional                                     When: June 20th through August 5th (No camp July 4th)
information contact Mike                                     Where: Lillie B. Haynes, East Lyme Middle School and the Youth Center
McDowell, at mmcdowell@                                      Hours: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
eltownhall.com                                               Cost: $350.00 (Additional children from same household $325/each)
                                                             Cost for Non-residents: $450.00
Niantic Farmers Market                                       Extended hours: 1:00-5:00 pm
Come on down to Methodist Street on Thursdays from           Cost: $50.00 per week, per child
3-6 pm from June 9th through October 13th and get            Cost for Non-Resident Extended Care: $65.00 per week, per child
your hands on some locally grown and made goodies!
The market takes place on Methodist Street, so park in
                                                             Refund Policy: All refund requests must be submitted prior
the municipal parking lot and mosey on over for fresh
                                                             to the second week of camp to Hannah Corrigan, Program
produce, meats, cheeses, arts and crafts, and the food
                                                             Coordinator. An administrative fee of $25.00 will be charged for
truck of the week! See the Niantic Main Street/Park
                                                             all refunds, and exception will be considered should a health-
and Rec. tent for the schedule of special market events
                                                             related issue arise.
or for info on upcoming community events! www.
nianticfarmersmarket.com                                     *Our office has been informed that the middle school
                                                             gymnasium will be undergoing renovations this summer and not
Connecticut Trails Day                                       available for our use. We will do our best to utilize the facilities
We are excited to partner with the Friends of                that are available to us.
Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve to host a range of
                                                             Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Children must bring a snack and
hikes on Saturday June 4th at the Veterans Memorial
                                                             drink, please do not send items that need refrigeration. Children
Park trailhead. Check out the Connecticut Forest and
                                                             enrolled in extended care should bring a lunch. Children should
Parks Association website to register or find an event
                                                             bring a towel to sit on during lunch.
elsewhere in the state to partake in! Get out and explore!
www.trailsday.org                                            Personal Property: The Parks and Recreation Department and
                                                             staff are not responsible for lost, stolen or broken items brought
Dances Without Limits                                        to summer camp. This includes electronics, playing cards, sports
East Lyme Parks and Recreation has partnered with            equipment, and playground equipment.
Groton Parks and Recreation to host monthly dances for
                                                             Water Bottles: All water bottles must be labeled with the owners
people with disabilities. These dances will alternate from
                                                             first and last name.
being hosted at the East Lyme Community Center and
the Groton Senior Center, with a theme for each dance.       Attire: Campers should wear comfortable and safe clothing.
All dances are from 6-8 pm and the cost is $5 per person.    Sneakers and socks are required footwear, no sandals.
Schedule and location:                                       Rain Policy: Camp will be held rain or shine. If beach day is
                                                             scheduled and it is raining, a regular camp day will be held.
May 20: Groton Sports Night
June 17: East Lyme Beach Bash                                Behavior: If a counselor is experiencing a behavior problem
September 16: East Lyme Fall Ball                            with a camper, parents will be called in for a conference. If the
October 21: Groton Halloween Dance                           behavior issue continues, the camper will be removed from
November 18: East Lyme Winter Waltz                          summer camp. No refunds will be given in this circumstance.

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Park and Beach Information
                                                McCook Point Park, Hole N’ Wall, & Cini Park:
                                                • Open daily from 8:00 am to sunset
                                                • Pets are permitted on beaches from the Tuesday after Labor Day until the Friday
                                                before Memorial Day ONLY**; must be always under owners’ control and it is
     Buying or Selling?                         the owner’s responsibility to clean-up all pet waste. Dogs are not permitted on the
                                                Niantic Bay Boardwalk at any time during the year.
                                                • Once restrooms re-open, they will remain open until mid-November as weather
                                                permits.
                            Providing           • Contact the Parks and Recreation office for Pavilion reservations/availability.
                            Turn-Key            • All East Lyme parks are tobacco free.
                             Service            State Statute 22-364 states that dogs must be under the direct control of their owners
                            You Can             at all times when using town parks. It is the dog owner’s responsibility to clean up all
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registration, current phone number, a copy of your latest tax bill
(if vehicle is not registered to an East Lyme/Niantic address), the
                                                                       Parks & Recreation
fee (checks payable to Town of East Lyme) and a self-addressed
envelope, and we will process your request and mail your beach
                                                                       Registration Policies
                                                                       The East Lyme Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to
pass to you.                                                           reschedule, relocate, or cancel any announced program due to facility
Passes are also available for purchase online at eltownhall.com        availability and public response. The Parks and Recreation Department
under Parks & Rec.                                                     may also establish minimum or maximum class sizes to ensure appropriate
                                                                       instructor-to-participant ratios.
Fees for 2022                                                          Program Registration Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Resident                                  $45.00
                                                                       DIRECTIONS
Resident (Add’l car)                      $35.00                       95 South - Take Exit 74; turn right onto Flanders Rd (CT-161)
Resident Senior (62 & over)               $20.00                       & continue for approx. 1 mile. Turn right at stop light onto Society Rd.
Non-Resident                             $175.00                       (Clauson Nursery is on corner.) Turn right immediately after Lillie B.
Resident Day                              $15.00                       Haynes School, following signs to East Lyme Library / Community Center
Non-Resident Day Parking M-F              $40.00                       (complex will be on left). The Parks & Recreation Office is located in Com-
WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS                       $50.00		                     munity Center complex.
Non-Resident Day Walk In                  $15.00 per person            95 North - Take Exit 73; turn left onto Society Road. Follow road until
Weekly Visitor Pass Non-Resident         $100.00                       3-way stop sign. Bear left onto Society Rd. and follow to Lillie B. Haynes
    (must be 7 consecutive days)                                       School; take Left (see above.)
Active Military Resident Season Pass      $20.00                       REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS
Active Military Resident Day Pass         $10.00                       In person at the Parks and Recreation Department Office in the
Active Military Non-Resident Day Pass     $20.00                       E. Lyme Library Community Center on Society Road, by mail (Mailing
Active Military Non-Resident Season Pass $50.00                        address: 41 Society Rd., Niantic, CT 06357 or online.) Programs limiting
                                                                       the number of participants will be determined on a first-come-first-served
As of Saturday, May 28 (Memorial Day Weekend) all vehicles             basis. Non-residents will be charged an additional $15 fee for programs.
must have a parking permit to enter the parks through
                                                                       PAYMENT
September 5 (Labor Day). Park hours are 8:00 am to dusk.               Payment must be made in full at the time of registration, without exception.
Lifeguards are on duty daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, beginning         We accept cash, Visa / MasterCard / Discover, and checks made payable to:
tentatively mid-June.                                                  “The Town of East Lyme.” Returned checks will be charged a $20 fee.
Pavilion/Tent/Bandshell Rental                                         REFUND POLICY
The pavilion, tent, and bandshell are available for full day or half   If a program is cancelled by Parks and Recreation, a full refund will be
day rental (9:00 am to 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm until dusk) during           offered or a credit can be issued to your household account for future
the summer season (Memorial Day weekend through Labor                  programs, events, beach passes, etc. All other refunds will be subject to a
Day) for East Lyme/Niantic residents/taxpayers. Rentals are            $15.00 processing fee if refund check is to be issued. No fees will be charged
also available before Memorial Day and after Labor Day; Non-           if refund is applied to house hold account for future programs, beach
Residents are able to rent during that period. Please contact the      passes, etc. (If cancellation is due to medical condition; a doctor’s note will be
                                                                       required for fee to be waived.)
Parks & Recreation office for information and availability.
                                                                       CANCELLATIONS
Parks & Beaches Addresses                                              All program cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on
Cini Park – Route 156, Niantic – (located at end of boardwalk          local radio stations and local TV channels 3, 8, & 30. If schools close due to
by Niantic Bridge)                                                     weather or other circumstances, then programs held at affected schools will
                                                                       be cancelled.
Hole-N-Wall Beach – Baptist Lane, Niantic
                                                                       The Parks & Recreation Department makes every effort to have programs
McCook Point Park – 8-10 Atlantic Street, Niantic (Main                and facilities that are appropriate and accessible for all ages and abilities
beach, pavilion, picnic area, restrooms, Hole-N-Wall beach,            and seeks to ensure that all programs and activities are available to East
playground, bocce court, outdoor showers)                              Lyme residents with physical and mental disabilities. We provide accom-
                                                                       modations when necessary to allow your participation.
Peretz Park at Bridebrook – 221 West Main Street, Niantic
(Baseball, soccer, basketball court, softball, lacrosse, utility       PLEASE CHECK WITH OUR OFFICE FOR PROGRAMS
fields)                                                                BEING OFFERED WITHIN THE REGION.
                                                                       East Lyme Parks and Recreation reserves the right to re-schedule or cancel
Smith-Harris Park – 31 Society Road, Niantic (Behind EL                any advertised class due to weather, facility availability, or any other circum-
Middle School) (Little League, Pee-Wee football)                       stance beyond our control. As we will try our best to reschedule; refunds will
                                                                       not be offered due to any unforeseen cancellation of an individual class.
Veteran’s Memorial Park – 10 Memorial Park Road, Niantic
(Baseball, softball)

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Adult Programs
                                           “Jump Start”                                       Fee: Resident $40/Non-Resident $55
                                           A moderate-high intensity class that               Where: East Lyme Library Community
                                           will be engaging for all. Class ends with          Center
                                           a relaxing stretch, so bring your own              Instructor: Kim Thompson
                                           weights, a non-slip exercise mat and
                                                                                           Mindful Movements
                                           plenty of water!
                                                                                           This class incorporates the principles of
                                              Dates: July 6 to August 24 (No class 7/29)   Pilates, using as resistance body weight
                                              Days: Monday-Wednesday-Friday                and a beach towel. Participants in this
                                              Time: 7:30 to 8:20 am                        class will work the body in a full range
                                              Fees: Resident $65/Non-Resident $80          of motion using the core muscles. An
                                              Location: EL Community Center                exercise mat is required to bring to class.
                                              Instructor: Donna Neaton, AFAA                  Dates: July 5 to August 16
                                           Fit & Fabulous (Morning Fitness)                   Days: Tuesday
                                           This energizing fun class rotates and              Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
                                           combines many fitness styles. Class                Fee: Resident $55/Non-Resident $70
                                           ends with a relaxing stretch, so bring             Where: East Lyme Community Center
                                           your non-slip exercise mat and plenty of           Instructor: Kim Stirtan-BSPE, ACE
                                           water! Our motto is “Keep on Moving &              & Stott Pilates. Level One Fascial
                                           get your STEPS in!”                                Movement Instructor

                                              Dates: July 6 to August 24 (No class 7/29)   Monday Coed Yoga
                                              Days: Monday-Wednesday-Friday                Class is for all levels of students.
                                              Time: 8:30 am – 9:20 am                      Students will learn postures, deep
                                              Fees: Resident $65/Non-Resident $80          relaxation, and breathing techniques.
                                              Location: INDOORS at East Lyme                  Dates: July 11 to August 29 (No class 8/1)
                                              Community Center, Activity Room                 Days: Monday
                                              Instructor: Donna Neaton, AFAA                  Time: 5:30 – 6:45 pm
                                           Barre Class (New day)                              Fee: Resident $40/Non-Resident $55
                                           “ABT” is a barre-based class using a               Where: East Lyme Community Center
                                           combination of postures inspired by                Instructor: Rosemary Gentile –
                                           ballet and other disciplines like yoga             M.S.R.D.-RYT
                                           & Pilates. This class also incorporates         Yoga Flow
                                           light handheld weights to bring the             This class uses a combination of
                                           burn during all those reps, as well as          movement, postures and breath to work
                                           mats for targeted core work. Please wear        on strength, flexibility and balance.
                                           sneakers or “grippy socks”!
                                                                                              Dates: June 20 to August 15 (no class 7/4)
                                              Dates: July 5 to August 23 (No class 7/19)      Days: Monday
                                              Days: Tuesday                                   Time: 9:35 to 10:35 am
                                              Time: 4:30 to 5:20 pm                           Fee: Resident $40/Non-Resident $55
                                              Fee: Resident $40/Non-resident $55              Where: East Lyme Library Community
                                              Location: East Lyme Community Center            Center
                                              Instructor: Donna Neaton, AFAA/Barre            Instructor: Michele Flowers, RYT 500
                                              Instructor
                                                                                           Beach Yoga at McCook Point Park
                                           Saturday Morning Zumba Aerobics                 Class is for all levels of students. The
                                           We will Salsa, Cha-cha, Merengue,               class will meet on Saturday mornings
                                           Cumbia, Calypso, and dance off those            at McCook Point Park, main beach.
                                           calories. The class will end with a             Participants are required to bring a
                                           relaxing stretch.                               non-slip exercise mat. Drop-ins are
                                              Dates: July 2 to August 20                   welcome ($10 per class).
                                              Days: Saturdays                                 Dates: June 11 to August 27
                                              Time: 8:30 am – 9:30 am                         Days: Saturday

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Time: 8:15 to 9:15 am                          Dates: June 28 to August 2
   Fee: Resident $50/Non-Resident $65/            Days: Tuesday
   Drop in $10                                    Time: 7:00 to 7:45 am
   Where: McCook Point Park Beach                 Fee: Resident $40/Non-resident $5 5
   Instructor: Michele Flowers, RYT 500           Where: McCook Beach
Total Body Fitness                                Instructor: Gina Morris, AFAA
This 40-minute cardio & strength training      Guts & Butts with Cardio
class is designed for all fitness levels. It   (late summer class)
rotates different fitness styles such as,      Train and tighten all regions of the lower
intervals, circuits, classic aerobics and      body and core with this toning and cardio
weighted-low impact cardio to keep the         class. Please bring your own handheld
class moving & challenged. Bring your          weights, mat and water.
own handheld weights, mat and water.
                                                  Dates: August 4 to
   Dates: June 6 to August 3 (no class 7/4)       September 22 (No
   Days: Monday and Wednesday                     Class 8/18)
   Time: 4:30 to 5:15 pm                          Days: Thursday
   Fee: Resident $55/Non-resident $70             Time: 7:00 to 7:45pm
   Where: East Lyme Community Center/             Fee: Resident $40/
   Outdoors                                       Non-Resident $55
   Instructor: Gina Morris, AFAA                  Where: East Lyme
                                                  Library Community
Strength in the Sand (NEW)                        Center
Get Movin’ at McCooks with this fun new           Instructor: Narciss
workout class. This 45-minute full body           Greene, ACE Certified
workout is designed for all fitness levels.       Group Fitness Instructor
Please bring your own handheld weights,
yoga mat and water.

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Preschool & Youth Summer Programs
                                            Pre-School Mindful Yoga &                    introduces the student to elementary
                                            Meditation                                   tactics & the fencing rules.
                                            Preschool-aged children (3-5) are intro-
 Caliber Computing                          duced to simple yoga poses, relaxation
                                                                                            July 11, 13, 14, 15 • 2:00 to 4:00 pm

                                            breathing, and guided visualization          Intermediate Foil – Ages 10 & Older
       Charles E. Delinks, Jr.
                                            through playful, mindfulness-based           Beginning Foil One is a prerequisite.
      www.calibercomputing.com
                                            practices that are creatively rooted in      This class builds upon the skills intro-
             Since 1993                     imaginative storytelling, songs, and         duced in Beginning Foil One & covers
                                            games. Caregivers are welcome to par-        more complex footwork & blade work,
Computer Systems & Networks                 ticipate and develop their own mindful-      including variations on attacks on the
     • Virus & Spyware Removal              ness skills.                                 blade and blades takes (prises de fer).
                                                Tuesdays May 17 to June 14                  July 18, 20, 21, 22 • 2:00 to 4:00 pm
      • DSL & Cable Broadband
                                                10:45 am – 11:30 am                      Advanced Foil – Ages 10 & Older
          • Network & Email                     Ages: 3-5                                Intermediate Foil is a prerequisite.
             Configuration                      Fee: Residents $40 /Non-Residents $65
                                                                                            July 25, 27, 28, 29 • 2:00 to 4:00 pm
         • Sales, Installations                 Where: EL Community Ctr; Olive T.
             & Upgrades                         Chendali Room                            Zumbini
                                                Instructor: Kate Cygler, LCSW, RCYT,     Early childhood education program
                                                RYT, 200                                 that uses original music and movement
         20 Homestead Circle
         Old Lyme, CT 06371                 Mindful Yoga & Meditation                    to promote cognitive, social, fine/
         (860) 434-1926 phone               This class is tailored to the three sepa-    gross motor skills and emotional
           (860) 823-9250 cell              rate age groups. For our younger crowd       development for children ages 0-4.
        ced@calibercomputing.com            it will be animated and imaginative             Tuesdays July 12 – Aug 16
                                            storytelling, playful games and singing         9:30am to 10:15am
                                            for elementary ages. For the teens we           Fee: Resident $60 / Non-resident $75
                                            will be introducing students to the basic       Where: EL Community Ctr; Olive
                                            yoga postures and meditation, while             Chendali Room

GUY’S
                                            high schoolers will be practicing more          Instructor: Carol Schneider
                                            formal yoga sequences and meditation.
                                               Tuesdays July 5 to July 26                YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS/CLINICS
                                               Ages: 5-9 5:00 to 5:45 pm                 Salem residents must register in person at
     OIL SERVICE                               Ages: 5-9 6:00 to 6:45 pm
                                               Ages: 10-17 7:00 to 8:00 pm
                                                                                         Parks & Rec. Office to get Resident rate

     STATION INC.                              Fee: Residents $40 /Non-Residents $65     Girls Basketball Clinic
                                               Where: EL Community Ctr; Activity Room    For players entering grades 4-12.
 • Full Service Oil Company                    Instructor: Kate Cygler, LCSW, RCYT,         June 20 to June 23
        • #2 Heating Oil                       RYT, 200                                     Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
       Diesel - Kerosene                    Fencing Clinics                                 1) 4:00 – 5:15 pm for entering 4th grade
                                                                                            through 7th grades
• Family Owned Since 1939                   Instructed by Thames River Fencing
                                                                                            2) 5:30 – 7:00 pm for entering 8th
                                            club. Classes will be held in the Activity
    • 24 Hour Emergency                     Room at the East Lyme Community
                                                                                            through entering 12th grades
         Burner Service                     Center on Society Road. The fee for
                                                                                            Fee: $90.00 (East Lyme & Salem
                                                                                            students/$105.00 Non-Residents)
• Heating Protection Plans                  each session will be Residents $60 and          Location: East Lyme High School north
                                            Non-Residents $75 .                             gymnasium
         860-739-8700                                                                       Supervisor: Peter Zipser
                                            Beginning Foil 1 – Ages 10 & older
       fax 860-739-6471                     This class covers basic fencing              Girls Volleyball Camp
                                            movements with the foil, including           For high school girls entering grades 8
     Richard Gada, President                the guard positions, basic footwork,         through 12. Participants must register
        87 West Main Street                 simple & compound attacks, defensive         with the Recreation Office.
         Niantic, CT 06357                  actions (parries), attacks on the blade         August 1 to August 4
                                            and attacks into preparation. The class         Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
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9:00 am to 12:00 pm
   Fee: $125.00 East Lyme & Salem Students/$140.00 Non-Residents
   Registration: Begins June 1
   Where: East Lyme High School, north gymnasium
   Instructor: Nicole Fellers
   Contact: Recreation Office, 860-739-5828/Jack Biggs, ELHS

Slamma Jamma Basketball Camp
The Slamma-Jamma staff shows campers how to develop
basketball fundamentals and a winning attitude. Each camper
receives a ball and t-shirt at the end of the week! For more
information and/or registration, visit slamma.jamma.com.
   July 25 to July 29 • 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
   Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday
   Fee: $185.00
   Registration: Register with Slamma Jamma
   Where: East Lyme High School, north gymnasium
   Contact: Coach Leary, coachleary@slamm-jamma.com
                                                                               WATERFORD
Summer Field Hockey Clinic
SECT Youth Hockey Club is inviting girls from East Lyme                   Cross Road - Lowe’s Plaza
& surrounding towns that are ages 4 to 14 years old to come                   860-443-6944
out and participate in a four week/8 session developmental
field hockey program. Each participant needs shin guards & a           Call us for a Free Initial Consultation
mouthguard. Sticks & balls will be available to borrow!                 All services by Doctors of Audiology
   Mondays & Thursdays June 27 to July 22                              www.countyhearingandbalance.com
   Ages: 4-7 years on the Miracle League field, 4:00 to 6:30 pm
   Ages: 8-14 years on the ELHS Turf Field, 5:00 to 6:30 pm
   Fee: $60.00 Residents / $75.00 Non-Residents
   Location: ELHS turf field and EL Miracle League field (behind

                                                                                   ZELEK
   Flanders School)
   Instructor: Amy Lloyd

GIRLS’ LACROSSE CAMPS AND LEAGUES                                       ELECTRIC CO.
Girls Lacrosse Summer Camp                                                     •   MOTOR CONTROLS
Camp is for girls entering grades 3-8 and will be conducted                    •   LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
by Phil Schneider and local high school and college players.                   •   TELEPHONE WIRING
Players must bring stick, goggles, & mouthpiece, water and snack.              •   GENERATOR INSTALLATIONS
                                                                                   SALES & SERVICE
   Monday – Friday August 1 - August 5 • 5:30 to 8:30 pm                       •   UNDERGROUND WIRING
   Fee: $150.00 Residents/$200.00 Non-Residents.                               •   FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
   Location: East Lyme High School Turf Field.                                 •   LIGHTING CONSULTANT
                                                                               •   TROUBLE SHOOTING
Women’s Adult Lacrosse League
                                                                               •   SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
For women players in high school, college and post-collegiate.
   June 28, 30 / July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 • 7:30 – 9:30 pm   RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL
   Fee: $100.00 EL/Salem Residents (Half Sessions - $55)/$125.00
   Non-Residents (Half Sessions - $70).
                                                                         MARINE • INDUSTRIAL
   (Half session = choose any 5 sessions to attend)
                                                                           “BIG ENOUGH TO DO THE JOB,
   Location: East Lyme High School Turf Field
                                                                             SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE”
                                                                                      CT LICENSE #103314
Contact: Phil Schneider at (860) 884-1980 or phillip-
schneider@att.net for more information or visit the Parks and
Recreation website at http://www.eltownhall.com/parks-and-
recreation
                                                                         860-434-9726
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Youth Services                                        East Lyme Youth Services • 45 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357 • (860) 739-6788
David Putnam – Director                      held each week to assist with matchup               Location: Three Belles Marina, Quarry
Michael R. McDowell – Program Director       pairings. Epic ID must be provided with             Dock Road, Niantic
                                             registration.                                       Time: Session A: 10 am–11 am
“Our mission is to foster the positive
                                                                                                       Session B: 11:30 am–12:30 pm
development of youth by providing and/          Thursdays July 7, 14, 21, 28
                                                                                                 Fee: $100 per camper
or coordinating preventive, remediative,        Time: 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
educational, social, and service                Fee: $10 per player                           Teen Social Nights
opportunities for young people and              Team size: 2 players (2v2 format)             Sit back and relax with friends on the
support for their families.”                                                                  beach. Listen to tunes, bring some snacks,
                                             Mountain Bike Club (Grades 5-9)
                                                                                              games, etc. Pre-registration is required,
Youth Services Commission                    Guided rides will be led by program
                                                                                              parents must drop off and pick up.
The East Lyme Youth Services                 Coordinator Mike McDowell along
                                             local trails. Participants must have a              July 7, 14, 21, 28
Commission meets on the third Thursday
                                             working bike with front and rear brakes,            Location: McCook Point Park, Beach
of every month. The meetings are held
                                             helmet, a fix-a-flat kit, and water. Parents        Time: 8-10 pm
at the Parks and Recreation Offices and
begin at 6:00 pm. The public is welcome to   encouraged to join for the fun!                     Ages: Entering grades 7 and 8
attend.                                         Day: Tuesdays                                    Fee: $5 per night
                                                Location: May change week to week.            Intro to Pickleball: Kids Clinic
Registration and Cancellation                   Will be sent via email                           Mondays June 6, 13, 20, 27
Information                                     Time: 5:00-6:30 pm                               Location: Peretz Park, Basketball Court
To attend our activities and programs,          Meeting Dates: May, June, July, August           Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
participants must turn in a signed              Fee: $20/month                                   Ages: 10-14
registration form for each of the programs
                                             Three Belles Outfitters Kayaking and                Fee: $20 per person
they attend. Registration forms are
available at Youth Services, the Parks       Paddle boarding                                  Pickleball: Recreation Play
and Recreation Office, ELMS cafeteria,       Each program will be led by Youth                   Mondays, June 6th through August 30th
and online at www.eltownhall.com .           Services Staff to ensure fun and safe times         (no play 7/4)
Registration forms and fees should be        on the water! Your child will get to use a          Location: Peretz Park, Basketball Court
turned in to the Parks and Recreation        state-of-the-art kayak or paddleboard from          Time: 7-9 pm
Department offices from 8am-4pm or           Three Belles Outfitters to get accustomed           Ages: 10 and up
can be mailed to us. All payments by         to being on the water in a personal                 Fee: $3 per person per night
check should be made out to Town of          watercraft!
East Lyme/ELYS with the participant’s           Tuesday- Kayaking                             VOLUNTEERING
name and program in the memo section.           Thursday- Paddleboarding                      If you enjoy interacting with kids of all
All cancellations will be posted on our         Location: Three Belles Marina- Quarry         ages and you are interested in becoming a
website: www.eltownhall.com, and on our         Dock Road                                     Volunteer to work with Youth Services and
Facebook page.                                  Time: 12-2 pm                                 our amazing kids, please call us to join our
                                                Meeting Dates: July 5th – July 28th           team of caring and dedicated staff.
Summer Programs and Activities: East
                                                Fee: $65 Resident/ $75 Non-Resident per day
Lyme Youth Services holds after-school                                                        We are currently working on additional
programs and activities to foster positive   Inclusive Kayaking Camp                          programs and events. Check out our
youth development throughout the school      This kayaking camp is for participants           website frequently for updates www.
year, and recreational and safety programs   with disabilities to build confidence            eltownhall.com (and click ELYS to the left),
throughout the summer. Registration          and become comfortable on the water              “like” our page on Facebook for updates,
begins May 31st for Youth Services           in a kayak! Utilizing hobie mirage drive         shoot us an email to: mmcdowell@
summer programs.                             tandem kayaks, your child and a peer will        eltownhall.com, or give us a call at (860)
                                             learn to kayak in the protected waters of        739-6788 for more information.
Rocket League: Team Play (Grades 5-9)        Smith Cove. Each session is limited to only
Pick a partner and get in the game! This     4 participants, a waitlist will be taken. The    RENTAL
league will meet seven weeks, the first      first day of camp will be used for campers       The Youth Center is available for rental for
week is a practice week, followed by 5       to become familiar with the equipment            private events and meetings. Please call or
weeks of “season play” to determine          and will not be on the water. Personal           email for more info.
seeding, and the final week will be our      Floatation Devices are mandatory for all
tournament to declare a champion of the      participants! Dates: August 15th – August
summer season! A zoom meeting will be        19th

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Need financial aid to swim
at the EL Pool?                                                                             I Miss You!
Are you hoping to use the East Lyme Aquatic Center to get in shape? If you need         Let’s Get Together
financial assistance to make use of the pool or fitness center, please apply through
the East Lyme Aquatic & Fitness Center Foundation!
                                                                                         & Have a Party!
The applications are short and found at https://www.elafcfoundation.org/.
Alternatively, a request for an application may be made via the Foundation’s              Susan
email: elpoolfoundation@aol.com.                                                         Napiany
Selection of eligible recipients will be made by the Foundation’s Board, which is      860.460.3390
made up of local volunteers. The East Lyme Aquatic & Fitness Center Foundation,
Inc. is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that offers financial aid to East Lyme/
Niantic and Salem community residents for pool and fitness center activities.
As of April 1, 2022, the Aquatic Center continues membership for individual
and family use. The lap swim reservation system continues. Youth and adult
programming are expected to expand through this upcoming spring and summer                 Great monthly Host
months. Visit www.eastlymeaquatics.com for the most up-to-date information.                 & Guest Specials!
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East Lyme Regional Theatre                                                             pamperedchef.com/pws/suenapiany
Performing Arts Camp                                                                     Cooking & Catalog Parties
August 1st- August 5th, 2022                                                            Fundraisers & Gift Registries
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The curtain will soon RISE…on a summer filled with the magic of theater and
learning!
Join us for a week full of Musical Theater for ages 7 through those entering 9th
grade. Classes will be broken up into appropriate age groups.
The theater camp will meet Monday through Friday 8:30-12:30, at East Lyme
                                                                                       The Parcel Centre, LLC
                                                                                            153 Boston Post Road
High School. Classes will be taught in ACTING, SINGING, DANCING and ART                              Next to East Lyme Pizza
                                             FOR THE THEATER. Special                      ✓ Pack ☐
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                                             guest artists will share master              ✓                   ✓
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                                             classes and conduct workshops for              ☐✓Certified Document Shredding
                                             audition technique, improvisation,
                                             advanced dance, stage makeup              WE NOW BUY COLLEGE
                                             and acting for the camera. The                TEXTBOOKS
                                             week ends with a fabulous                      We have remanufactured inkjet
                                             performance for friends and               cartridges for most printers. We also offer
                                             family.                                     discounts on black and color toners.

                                                 Tuition for this week-long              Authorized Shipping Outlet for UPS,
                                                                                                FedEx, DHL, & USPS.
                                                 program is $230.00 per student
                                                 ($245.00 for non-resident) and
                                                 includes an ELRT camp T-shirt!
For further details check our website at eastlymeregionaltheater.com or contact
Parks & Rec office at (860) 739-5828. Registration begins June 1st and is first
come, first served.
                                                                                                           Hours:
Award winning instructors and a fun-filled learning experience to PRACTICE,                    Monday - Thursday 8 - 5:30
                                                                                            Friday 8 - 5:00 / Saturday 9 - 1:00
PARTICIPATE and PERFORM on a great stage will make this a week to
remember! Our theater training is for all skill levels with advances technique            Phone: 739-2492
classes as well. We will give every camper a chance to shine! We focus on self-
                                                                                            Fax 739-3702
confidence, self-expression, technique and of course, FUN!
                                                                                       www.theparcelcentre.com
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Tennis Programs at East Lyme High School
The East Lyme Parks & Recreation Tennis programs will be conducted by 10s4u at                  KIDS EVENING TENNIS CLINICS
East Lyme High School with experienced tennis professionals & staff. For questions              These programs will focus on fundamental
regarding any of these programs please feel free call or text: Michael D. Abate (860)           tennis skills and introduce the student to
510-2506 mdabate10s4u@att.net                                                                   the sport of tennis. We will utilize activities
                                                                                                that will help to develop agility, balance and
                              KIDS TENNIS CAMPS                                                 movement that will help to acquire tennis
Participants are to bring sneakers, racquet, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and towel.           skills. Students will be working on the small
               We can also provide loaner or racquets for purchase.                             size red ball court and intermediate size orange
                                                                                                size court. There will be fun drills and activities
Tennis Plus (Ages 6-8)                        Green Ball/Yellow Ball (Ages 9 -15)               to ensure your child has a positive initial tennis
This program is for our youngest              This camp will focus on all aspects of            experience. Evening clinics are one-hour
sports enthusiasts. Campers will have         the game of tennis (strokes, footwork,            sessions running for 8 consecutive weeks.
tennis lessons from experienced tennis        strategy and tactics). Drills and point-
professionals and staff, do some arts         play will be incorporated to give the             Red Ball/Orange Ball (Ages 6-8)
and crafts and play a variety of sports       student a comprehensive understanding                Tuesdays June 21 – August 9 • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
to improve their gross motor and social       of how tennis is played. For novice                  Fee: Resident $120.00/Non-Resident $135.00
skills while having lots of fun.              through strong intermediate players.              Green Ball/Yellow Ball (Ages 9-15)
     Week 1: June 20 – June 23                    Week 1: June 20 – June 23                        Tuesdays June 21 – August 9 • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
     Week 2: July 11 – July 14                    Week 2: July 11 – July 14                        Fee: Resident $120.00/Non-Resident $135.00
     Week 3: July 25 – July 28                    Week 3: July 25 – July 28
                                                                                                Red Ball/Orange Ball (Ages 6-8)
     Week 4: August 8 – August 11                 Week 4: August 8 – August 11                     Thursdays June 23 – August 11 • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
     Days: Monday – Thursday                      Days: Monday – Thursday                          Fee: Resident $120.00/Non-Resident $135.00
     Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm                     Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
     Fee: Resident $150.00/Non-Resident           Fee: Resident $150.00/Non-Resident
                                                                                                Green Ball/Yellow Ball (Ages 9-15)
                                                                                                   Thursdays June 23 – August 11 • 5:00 – 6:00 pm
     $165.00                                      $165.00
                                                                                                   Fee: Resident $120.00/Non-Resident $135.00

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      Dinner Specials                                                                               Now Open!

        7 - 12 s
       Sunday

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                         ames!!!
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