Baby Boomer's Schedule - Spring/Summer 2010

Walks and Trails

If anyone is interested in being the leader on a particular walk/trail, please let me know. I'm looking for people to lead on weekends. If there is a particular site you love to walk or bike, let me know.

Golf -- please let me know if you would be interested in golfing this summer. I'll start taking names and put together a golf date.

Mansfield Community Center:

There is a class being offered called Body Hooping. Please let me know if you would be interested in attending.

From what I understand, this is supposed to be a really fun class!! Class is on Tuesday evenings from 6:15 - 7:15 from the week of April 5 to the week of June 20 (11 classes).

I have so far interested Joann, Marty, Karen and Barb.

Description of class: This is a great head to toe; low impact cardiovascular workout using you guessed it a Hula Hoop. (the hula hoop is weighted) Participants will learn to use the hoop to sculpt the core muscles, arms and chest, develop balance and have fun.

Horseback Riding Lessons -- checking into lessons starting in May or June.  Let me know if you have an interest or not -- offering hunt back and western.  I'll get prices for lessons.  Located in the Bolton area.

Any interest in visiting a winery visit again this summer?

Dragon Boat Races Please check out the website:  www.riverfront.org and let me know if you have an interest in Dragon Boat Racing -=- it looks like a lot of fun!!

Yankees Baseball Game???

Outdoor tennis lessons will be offered in the summer months -- let me know if you have an interest in them?

Wine Tasting:  FYI there is a free wine tasting every Saturday, 1-6:00 p.m. at the South Side Wine & Spirit Shoppe at 1 Water Street in South Glastonbury.

Let me know if you have an interest in attending.

The Environmental Film Festival at Yale (EFFY) showcases the arts through incisive, cutting edge films that raise awareness of environmental and related social issues. We aim to facilitate meaningful discourse and spark action and innovation throughout the Yale community and beyond.  All screenings and events are free and open to the public. 

 Saturday, June 26 Horseback riding -- I found a fantastic place in Monroe, CT  Trail riding, 45 minutes, $35  Bring a picnic basket, wine, etc……..we can eat on their grounds.  This place is fantastic; the woman who owns it rescued all the horses,  she has quite a story to tell about the land too. Apparently it's a very holistic and tranquil piece of land. Some have even said they have seen Indians walking the grounds……guess what, they're aren't any there -- at least not now. They have unearthed arrowheads doing some of their renovations. It's quite a place!!  If you're experienced with riding, that's great……this is also for those that have never ridden before.

 Italian Cooking Class -- Bolton  Date has been determined -- looking at Tuesday, June 29th at 6 p.m.  Space is limited -- let me know if you are interested and then I will get the directions to their home. Price of event is $25 -- cash only. Includes everything from appetizer to dessert.....you will assist in cooking and will receive all the recipes.  Menu will include Chicken Parmigiana.  Looking at a weeknight in June. Let me know if you have an interest in participating!  I'm just waiting to hear back from the person who is teaching the class.

 Bowling -- We will be joining an existing league, which meets on Wednesday nights, in South Windsor. This is a diverse group -- all people are very nice and it will be a lot of fun!! This is for fun…….serious folks do NOT apply!! Looking at starting to practice in July/August!!

Tennis lessons through Parks & Rec, Instructor: Dave Willard  Registration does not begin until next week. Classes are being offered in three sessions.

 Session I:  June 24, July 1, 8 and 15  Thursday's, 6:30 - 8:00  Charter Oak Park

 Manchester Residents: $40

 Non-Residents: $50

 Session II:  July 29, August 5, 12 and 19  Thursday's, 6:30 - 8:00  Charter Oak Park

 Session III:  September 12, 19, 26 and October 3  Sunday's, 3:00 - 4:30  Charter Oak Park

 Kayking classes being offered by the Manchester Parks & Rec  Department:  Register through P & R Department for both programs

Introduction to Kayaking - Manchester Recreation Department and L.L. Bean are proud to provide three Intro to Kayaking dates for our Boomers! July 17, August 14 and September 18 Learn a thorough introduction to stroke techniques and kayaking safety. Meet at L.L. Beans Store located at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor. Fill out paperwork and ask your questions, then we will shuttle you over to  Union Pond at Northwest Park. After your outing, we will shuttle you back to your cars. Two time slots available: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. All equipment provided by L.L. Bean.  Resident Fee: $5  Non-Resident Fee: $8

 Coastal Kayaking

 Coastal Connecticut’s waterways are beautiful, diverse, and  user-friendly. The region’s large tidal rivers, smaller freshwater rivers, lakes, marshes, and the Long Island Sound, with its many beaches and islands, are made for sea kayaks. These easy-to-paddle craft are perfectly suited to quietly explore the area’s tranquil nooks and crannies. In a kayak, birds and wildlife are easy to observe, small streams and shallow marshes can be conveniently navigated, and you  feel connected to nature in an intimate way.

 Kayak Nature Tour at Bluff Point. Explore the salt marsh, islands, and river ecosystems with a certified kayak instructor and environmental interpreter.  No previous experience required and all equipment is provided.  Duration: 3 hours.  Distance: 4 miles.  Cost: $90.   Non-residents: $113.00  Date: Saturday June 26, noon to 4 pm. Carpool and depart from Center Springs.  Your instructor, Jerry Wylie, is a certified kayak instructor and owner of Connecticut Coastal Kayaking, LLC. He is also certified as an Interpretive Guide and Trainer. For more information, contact him at 860-391-3837 or paddle@CTcoastalkayaking.com.