Pack up your pooch and join us for our 13th Annual Strutt Your Mutt. We will have a fun 2K walk, dog-friendly games, vendors, contests and more.

Registration on the day of the event begins at 10:30.

If you’re interested in being a vendor or a sponsor, please call Parks and Recreation at (203) 270-4373.

Rain Date is Sunday, May 19, 1-4pm.

www.newtownparkandbark.org

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Drawing classes teach children to draw what they see, to enhance their drawings with their own ideas and concepts, and to use different materials in creative ways. The class environment is non-competitive, creative, and fun. This program helps students build their self-esteem through their drawing success and enhances hand eye coordination as well as spatial and color relationships. Special holidays and events are considered for project ideas. Multicultural arts and techniques are taught; educating students in history, geography, and storytelling as well. Drawing projects may include collage, mask making, still life, animals, scenery, people, portrait, or architecture. Students may take multiple sessions from year to year and will not repeat projects.

Class is taught by Jo-Ann Claybourne.

LOCATION: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street
Use Main Entrance on side of school. When across from the school, enter the parking lot on the right. Walk down the stairs to the main entrance, turn right down hallway, then left onto D-Wing.

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Paint Draw & More is proud to have perfected the art of igniting young artist’s creative instincts. Our fun and informative drawing and painting classes for older students are specially designed to build on your child’s knowledge of drawing and teach them technical skills as they develop their own unique style. This program will provide a variety of drawing and painting mediums for our artist to experience as they discover new ways of expressing their artistic visions.

Class is taught by Jo-Ann Claybourne.

LOCATION: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street
Use Main Entrance on side of school. When across from the school, enter the parking lot on the right. Walk down the stairs to the main entrance, turn rigth down hallway, then left onto D-Wing.

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Salsa is a fun and exciting Latin dance, which anyone can learn! Dance away stress, have fun and meet new people as we get you dancing in no time. In these beginner classes, we will cover partner work and basic Salsa patterns with emphasis placed on lead and follow. All steps will be repeated and reinforced allowing you to hit the dance floor with comfort and ease. New combinations taught each month – attend one or all sessions. Couples or singles welcome.

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This class will build on the fundamentals taught in Level 1 as you continue to learn new and exciting turn patterns. We will place emphasis on lead and follow techniques allowing you to move with more confidence on any dance floor. New combinations are taught each month – attend one or both sessions. Couples or singles welcome.
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent experience.

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Taught by renowned dance teacher Riskallah Riyad (Dolores Matzen), these beginner classes will focus on the basic movements and isolations used in this form of dance. This is a wonderful workout for your body to help you look and feel great. For all ages, shapes, and sizes. Delores, who has been teaching Middle Eastern dance arts for over 40 years, is known for her energetic teaching style and the ability to communicate movement to students of any level.

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A beautiful and graceful story told through dance. Hula is a wonderful exercise for the mind, body and soul. Through Hula you will enhance your memory as you learn steps as well as learn the meanings of and body movements. Classes are 45 minutes. No experience necessary!

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You pick the date and time! Brushy Hill Farm is a full service equestrian facility that takes pride in its warm and welcoming environment. We are dedicated to providing outstanding care for both horse and rider. In addition to boarding and training, our lesson program caters to students of all ages from beginners to seasoned veterans. Ev Lindeborn, owner and operator, offers her lifetime of experience and extensive knowledge of the sport. Lessons are hand-tailored for each rider’s needs to ensure that everyone may achieve their goals and full potential. Our closely supervised instruction in a safe and nurturing atmosphere will provide students with solid foundations as well as the necessary skills to communicate properly with their horse and to become a good horseman. During each lesson, students will learn and practice basic horse care, grooming, tacking up and correct terminology. In the case of inclement weather, lessons will be held in an indoor ring. Group lessons: To ensure the safety of our students, we offer group lessons only to those that are able to walk and trot comfortably on their own. Group lessons are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. For more information, please contact Ev Lindeborn, Owner & Operator, at 203-470-4353.

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ABOUT FAIRFIELD COUNTY TENNIS
Fairfield County Tennis has provided quality tennis instruction throughout Fairfield County for over 10 years. FCT’s qualified staff provides instruction for all ages. All clinics provide instruction on the forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Singles and doubles strategy, footwork, and tennis etiquette are also included to provide a well-rounded experience. With affordable pricing, Newtown Parks & Recreation has many clinics available for young children to seasoned adult players. Clinics provide excellent training for high school tennis teams, USTA tournaments and competitive play!

Program Director:
Greg Sansonetti is a member of the USPTR and USTA and has specialized in recreational tennis programming in Fairfield County for fourteen years. Greg brings years of tennis teaching experience.

Questions & Additional Information
Please call Fairfield County Tennis at (203) 640-1724 or visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.net.

Class descriptions are subject to change.

Racquets available for sale through instructors (or bring your own racquet).

Non-residents: Additional $20 per program.

Class Cancellation Information:
Please subscribe to Newtown Parks and Recreation Email Alerts at www.newtown-ct.gov
You may also call:
•Newtown Parks and Recreation, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm: 203-270-4340
•Fairfield County Tennis Cancellation Line, after hours & Saturday: 203-283-5629

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Tiny Tots: This program has proven to be effective in developing motor coordination, the fundamentals of tennis, and the love of the game.

Beginner: Player is introduced to the forehand, backhand, serve and volley with drills, fun games, and game situations.

Advanced Beginner: Player has had introduction to grips and strokes, and is starting to consistently make contact with ball.

Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep the ball in play, learning to serve, can volley, and learning court positioning.

Intermediate: Player can keep the ball in play, can hit with some spin, can serve, volley, and rally consistently.

Advanced Junior: Player continues to progress by refining strokes, concentrating on footwork, court strategy, and ball placement. Excellent training for high school tennis teams, USTA Tournaments and competitive play.

Match Play: During the Match Play, the coach will oversee the play and participants will learn how to play a match including scoring, etiquette, strategy and positioning. Participants must be able to serve and rally using orange, green dot or adult balls.

Sessions are 5 weeks.

PRICING REFLECTS A 10% DISCOUNT. REGISTER BY APRIL 5 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DISCOUNT. PRICING INCREASES ON APRIL 6.

NO CLASS:
Saturday Classes: May 25

RAIN DATES
Tuesday Classes: Jun 11 & 18
Saturday Classes: June 22 & 29