BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department will offer the following upcoming programs. To register, or to learn more about the offerings, call the Recreation & Parks Office at 802-254-5808, weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m.
Gymnastics
Registration for the second session of gymnastic classes will be held Thursday, Jan. 20, from 3:30 to 6 p.m., at the Gibson-Aiken Center, 207 Main St.
The classes are scheduled to start Jan. 22. The cost of this session will be $55 for residents and $70 for non-residents. Classes are for children ages 18 months-18 years old. The Gymnastics program also has team levels 1-8 and Prep Optional.
There are two new classes being offered on Friday mornings. From 9 to 9:30 a.m., there will be a class for 3-year-olds, and from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., there will be a class for 4-year-olds. Stefanie Bailey will instruct the classes.
Lorraine Cote will direct the Gymnastics Program. She has a B.S. in physical education and health and taught gymnastics for 17 years in private clubs. She has been associated with Brattleboro Gymnastics for the past 15 years.
Ice skating lessons
Ice skating lessons for children will start again in this month at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at Living Memorial Park.
Mollie Burke will be teaching the classes on Saturdays starting on Jan. 22. Class dates are Jan. 22 and 29, and Feb. 5, 12, and 19. Class times are 10:30-11 a.m. for beginners (5 years old and up); 11:05-11:35 a.m. for advanced beginners; and 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. for intermediate skaters.
Lessons cost $40 for Brattleboro residents and $55 non-residents. Contact Burke at 802-257-4844 for more information.
Yoga, pilates classes
Instructor Cindy Gray offers a series of eight-week classes for yoga and pilates. Anyone over 18 years of age is welcome. One may sign up at any time and attend any or all the classes.
Yoga classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:10-1:10 p.m. Pilates classes are on Tuesdays at 12:10-1:10 p.m. Combination classes of yoga and pilates are on Fridays from 12:10-1:10 p.m.
The cost for yoga and pilates is $50 for one class per week, $60 for two classes per week, $75 for three classes per week, and $90 for four classes per week. Add $20 for non-residents. Prices are based on an eight-week session, and will be pro-rated for fewer than eight weeks.
Open Gym and Game Room
The main Gibson-Aiken gymnasium is open for basketball each day, while the game room offers ping-pong, bumper pool, foosball and air hockey.
With no school on Monday, Jan. 17, and Tuesday, Jan. 18, the gymnasium and game room will be open for ages from 1:30-5 p.m.
There is no cost for either activity. All sessions are supervised.
Regular times are as follows:
• Grades K-6, Mondays and Fridays, 3-5 p.m., and Wednesdays, 3-4:45 p.m.
• Grades 7-12, Tuesdays, 2:45-5 p.m., and Thursdays, 3-5 p.m.
• Adults and Grades 7-12, Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
A special open gym time for parents and toddlers 5 and under is offered on Mondays and Thursdays, from 10-11:45 a.m., in the second floor gymnasium. Toys provided include a playhouse, blocks, floor foam puzzles, little tike bikes, slides, mats and an assortment of balls. A $1 donation per child per day is requested.
Public skating time
With no school on Monday, Jan. 17, and Tuesday, Jan. 18, the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at Living Memorial Park will be open for ages from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Public skating will also be offered at the following times:
• Mondays: 7-9 p.m. (Dollar Night)
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m.-noon. (adults only)
• Fridays: 10:30 a.m.-noon (adults only); 7-9 p.m. (all ages)
• Saturdays: 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; 7-9 p.m. (all ages)
• Sundays: 1:45-4:45 p.m.; 7-9 p.m. (all ages); 9:15-10:15 p.m. (adults only)