Director of Recreation and Leisure Services: Kristine Vincent, CPRP
Recreation Supervisor: Daphne Shinder
Program Supervisor: Terri Ziemnicki
Telephone: 860-653-8947
Website: GranbyRec.com
Toddler and Preschool Programs
Granby Parks and Recreation Department has on-going classes for toddlers and preschoolers throughout the winter including Jump Bunch: Big and Little Jumpers, Songs and Seasons Music Program and Soccer Shots. Please call us at 860-653-8947 to try one.
Youth Programs
Granby Parks and Recreation Department has on-going after school programs. Your child can join any time. Programs include Rock Wall Climbing, Volleyball, Spirit Club, Hip Hop, Irish Step Dancing, Yoga, Food Explorers, Fashion and Modeling, Tennis Lessons and PE Games and Activities.
Valentine’s Day Cake Pops: Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. For ages 3 and 4. Learn to roll cake pop dough and dip in chocolate. Make heart shaped cake pops along with classic cake pops decorated for Valentine’s Day. This class is being run by Mimi’s Cake School. You will be making 12 cake pops to take home. Fee $55.
PE Games @ Kelly and Wells: Mondays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Kelly Lane gym. For grades K-2. Join Miss Leslie and be active and have fun participating in PE activities such as capture the flag, climbing wall, tag games, floor hockey, kickball, basketball, and many other fun games that will promote the development of individual skills while instilling team work and confidence. Fee: $115.
Rock Wall @ Kelly and Wells: Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Kelly Lane rock wall. For grades K-2. Join Miss Leslie at Kelly and Mr. Migneault at Wells to learn ways to climb a rock wall while improving their muscular strength, endurance and balance for the essential skills, techniques, and important safety information of rock climbing. Through our daily activities students will have many challenges including timed activities, and use of different paths. Fee: $115.
Mad Science: Energy, Forces, Flight and Robots: Wednesdays, 4–5 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. For grades K-6. In this exciting after school series, students explore inertia, gravity and centripetal force. They will learn about tension and compression as we experiment to see what the strongest shapes are. Children will learn humans aren’t the only ones who build things—robots can too…once we build them! We will also learn through play about potential and kinetic energy. Fee: $186.
Spirit Club @ Kelly and Wells: Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Kelly Lane and Wells Road schools. For grades K-2 and 3-5. Join us for a 6-week after school cheerleading program. This fun class is for boys and girls and is being held at both Kelly Lane School and Wells Road School. This program is being offered by All Star Certified Coaches from World Cup Connecticut. The participants will have a great time learning cheerleading basics, such as beginner tumbling, stunts and jumps. Fee: $100.
Team Sports @ Wells Road: Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Wells Rd school. For grades 3-5. Join Mr. Migneault for team sports like floor hockey, kickball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, rock wall and others! Whether you have played these sports or are a beginner, all are welcome to attend this fun hour of fitness and team sports games. Fee: $115.
After School Arts and Activities: Thursday, Feb. 24, 4–5:30 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. For grades K-2. Join Teri and Daphne at the Rec Dept for this fun after school program. We will do a craft and activity that will promote fun, wellness and creativity. Art projects will be a “make and take” and the cost of supplies are included in the fee. Fee: $20.
Art Adventures: Fridays, Feb. 4-March 25, 4–5 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. Theme: Sticky, Shrinky, Shiny ART-ventures. The amazingly imaginative 2- and 3-dimensional projects in this program will inspire children’s creativity as they experiment with a variety of unique art forms, tools, and techniques. Art explorers create sequined Mexican mirrors, macaroni mandalas, and shrinky dink animal pendants. Make funny felt monsters, paint ceramic snail banks, and create mini canvas paintings with easels. Design personalized pencil cases, sculpt sweet treat clay desserts, and learn how to draw perspective landscapes. Plus, paint goofy animals on canvases, create colorful pillowcases and sculpt clay flying pigs. These projects and more introduce children to a world of artistic wonder while we encourage their own original ideas and their own unique perception and interpretation of art. Fee: $165.
Adult Programs
Rec Basketball Program: Monday and Thursday evenings, 7–9 p.m. at GMHS community gym. For ages 18 and up. Join Granby Rec for our very popular men’s free play basketball program…pick-up games! $75 season pass or drop-ins, $5 for resident, $10 for non-resident.
TAZ Fitness Challenge: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8–8:55 a.m. at Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. Join certified and motivating fitness instructor Terri Ziemnicki for this high energy, low impact fitness class which includes a full body cardiovascular, interval and strength training workout. All levels welcome.
TAZ Low Impact Fitness: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9–9:55 a.m. at Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. Join certified and motivating instructor, Terri Ziemnicki for this easy-to-follow low impact class including cardiovascular and strength training exercises to fun and motivating music. This is a great class for all levels and especially for the senior population. Balance and stretching exercises are incorporated in each workout. Fee: $30.
Yoga for Strength: Monday or Friday, 8–9 a.m. at Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. Develop strength and flexibility with this more challenging dynamic flow, integrating movement and breath with sun salutations, twists, back bends and core strengthening with an emphasis on proper alignment. Combine this with the cultivation of inner peace and the mindfulness of breath awareness. A complete practice for sure. Modifications always offered. Listening to your body always encouraged. This program is being taught by Laura Fetzer/Seger. Fee: $100 per session/$15 drop-in.
Indoor Pickleball: Thursdays, 7:30–9 p.m. at GMHS main gym. Do you want to learn the game of pickleball, or do you already know how and are looking for a place to play this fun game with friends and also meet new people? Join us for this 6-week indoor winter program. All abilities are welcome. Equipment will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own racquet. Please wear sneakers and bring your own water bottle. Popular instructor Nancy Geaglone GMHS PE Instructor is running this program. She will be teaching the game/rules to any interested beginners and will set up tourneys if the advanced players would like. This lifelong activity is gaining a lot of popularity and fun for all ages. Fee: $65.
Gentle Flow Yoga: Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. at Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. Join Rachel Little for an easy-to-follow yoga practice that will leave you feeling great! We will combine deep breathing with basic yoga poses to build strength and flexibility, to energize the body and to improve posture and confidence. Modifications are offered as building blocks or to accommodate past injury. After warming the major muscle groups, deeper poses and stretches are offered, using support when appropriate. We will also build community as we reconnect to ourselves and others in a safely spaced, friendly and accepting environment. Fee: $100 per session/$15 drop-in.
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED: Thursday, Feb. 24, 6–8 p.m. or Saturday, March 12, 2–4 p.m., or Sunday, April 24. Different classes to choose from! This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending class. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Fee: $100 per session/$15 drop-in.
Yin Yoga and Aromatherapy: Fridays, 6–7:30 p.m., Salmon Brook Gathering Room. Slow it down with this 90-minute sequence of yin yoga postures and aromatherapy. By combining the slower, deeper aspects of yin yoga with the healing properties of Wisdom of the Earth’s pure therapeutic grade essences used in aromatherapy, this practice will help to restore balance within the energy systems of the body, leaving you feeling relaxed, renewed and ready to face whatever life is offering you. Fee: $25.
Backyard Beekeeping: Saturday, Feb. 12, 1-3 p.m., Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. Have you been thinking about starting a new hobby? Bee Keeping might just “bee” what you’re looking for. Bee keeping is a quiet, peaceful experience where you and your honey bees learn to work with each other and the end result is so rewarding. Granby resident Deb Beal will share her knowledge about all the things she has learned along the way about backyard bee keeping. Please join us and explore the amazing Honey Bee. Fee: $40.
Pawsitive Steps Dog Training: Beginners on Fridays, 10-11 a.m., Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., or Sundays, 4-5 p.m. Intermediates on Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. At Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room. New sessions begin every six weeks. Join well-known certified dog trainer Kim Michalewicz for this great introductory 7-week course to learn how to effectively communicate with your best friend. Time will be spent learning to socialize your dogs to a variety of situations. Learn about normal canine behavior and how to problem solve to help your dog fit into our human world. Appropriate household behavior, handler attention, basic obedience and coming when called will be covered. Open to all dogs. There is no prerequisite for this class. For the intermediate classes, please speak with Michalewicz prior to registering. Contact Michalewicz with any questions at 860-614-6625 or kim_michalewicz@hotmail.com Fee: $170.