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Register today for New Winter Fitness Programs!
Let the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department help you with your 2024 Fitness and Wellness Resolutions and get and stay in shape.
It is time to register today for Fun winter programs with the Parks and Recreation Department. Whether you are looking to improve your fitness routine, get healthier, make new friends or start a new hobby-we have many programs for you to enjoy!
Or are you still looking for the perfect gift to give your friends, family or yourself for the holidays? Why not give the best present of all? The gift of fitness, fun, new friendships and activities with the Parks and Recreation Winter 2024 programs. There are enjoyable programs for the whole family and programs that start right up the first week of January. Register today at suffieldrec.com Hurry, some deadlines are approaching soon
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Wishing you and your family a wonderful Holiday season. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming program soon.
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Suffield Parks and Recreation Winter 2024 Programs
Register on-line at suffieldrec.com
Winter Walkers/Runners and Snowshoers - FREE
Get in shape this winter and keep your Fitness Resolutions in 2024! Let’s enjoy the winter weather, get motivated and go on a lunchtime walk/jog or snowshoe session depending on the weather. All levels and abilities welcome. We will go over warming up, fitness walking/snowshoeing and have a fun time getting you re-energized for the rest of the day. The program will run in all weather conditions so please bring proper winter gear. Even if you can only join the program for a half hour, you are encouraged to join the group. Prizes will be awarded to the most dedicated walkers. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement, sneakers and bring a water bottle.
Day: Tuesday
Dates: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Feb. 6 and 13 are the bad weather make up days if needed.
Times: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Middle School Track (if there is too much snow/ice on the track we will walk behind the McAlister and Middle School)
Ages: All Ages
Fee: FREE (must pre-register)
Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Registration closes on Tuesday, December 27.
Total Body Strength and Cardio (Monday and Wednesday Mornings) New!
Are you looking for a terrific way to get in shape in 2024 and get your workout in early? Join us for this fun and effective cardio, strength and core class. In forty five minutes you will feel energized, strengthened and ready to start your day after a calorie burning, heart pumping and muscle toning workout. You will achieve fantastic results in this motivating two day a week program and start the new year and your morning off right!
Days: Monday and Wednesdays
Dates: January 3, 8, 10, 17, 22, 24 29, 31, Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14 (No program on January 15) back up snow days are Feb. 21, Feb 26, Feb. 28 and March 4)
Time: 6:00-6:45 a.m.
Location: Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks-11 High St, Unit 105, Suffield, CT 06078
Ages: 18 and over
Fee: $95.00 per participant
Instructor- Stephanie Dolan- Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks
Registration Deadline is Wed. December 27
Total Body Strength and Cardio (Monday Mornings) (New!)
Are you looking for a terrific way to get in shape in 2024 and get your workout in early? Join us for this fun and effective cardio, strength and core class. In forty five minutes you will feel energized, strengthened and ready to start your day after a calorie burning, heart pumping and muscle toning workout. This is a terrific Monday morning workout to start your week off right!
Day: Monday
Dates: January 8, 22, 29, Feb.5, Feb. 12 (Back up snow/bad weather days are February 26 and March 4) (No class on January 15-Martin Luther King Day)
Time: 6:00-6:45 a.m.
Location: Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks-11 High St, Unit 105, Suffield, CT 06078
Ages: 18 and over
Fee: $45.00 per participant
Instructor- Stephanie Dolan- Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks
Registration Deadline is Wed. December 27
Total Body Strength and Cardio (Wednesday Mornings) New!
Are you looking for a terrific way to get in shape in 2024 and get your workout in early? Join us for this fun and effective cardio, strength and core class. In forty five minutes you will feel energized, strengthened and ready to start your day after a calorie burning, heart pumping and muscle toning workout. This is the perfect mid-week morning workout!
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb.7 (Back up snow/bad weather days are February 21, 28)
Time: 6:00-6:45 a.m.
Location: Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks-11 High St, Unit 105, Suffield, CT 06078
Ages: 18 and over
Fee: $55.00 per participant
Instructor-Stephanie Dolan- Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks
Registration Deadline is Wed. December 27
Total Body Strength (Monday and Wednesday evenings) New!
Are you looking for a terrific way to get in shape in 2024? Join us for this fun and effective strength and core evening class. In forty five minutes you will feel energized, strengthened and ready to start your day after a calorie burning, heart pumping and muscle toning workout. You will achieve fantastic results in this motivating two days a week program and start the new year off right!
Days: Monday and Wednesdays
Dates: January 3, 8, 10, 17, 22, 24 29, 31, Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14 (No program on January 15) back up snow days are Feb. 21, Feb 26, Feb. 28 and March 4)
Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Location- Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks-11 High St, Unit 105, Suffield, CT 06078
Ages: 18 and over
Fee: $95.00 per participant
Instructor- Stephanie Dolan and Donna Calabrese Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks
Registration Deadline is Wed. December 27
Total Body Strength (Monday Evenings) New!
Are you looking for a terrific way to get in shape in 2024? Join us for this fun and effective strength and core evening class. In forty five minutes you will feel energized, strengthened and ready to end your day after a calorie burning, heart pumping and muscle toning Monday evening workout.
Day: Monday
Dates: January 8, 22, 29, Feb.5, Feb. 12 (Back up snow/bad weather days are February 26 and March 4) (No class on January 15-Martin Luther King Day)
Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Location: Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks-11 High St, Unit 105, Suffield, CT 06078
Ages: 18 and over
Fee: $45.00 per participant
Instructor: Donna Calabrese-Hits and Kicks
Registration Deadline is Wed. December 27
Total Body Strength and Cardio (New!) (Wednesday Evenings)
Are you looking for a terrific way to get in shape in 2024 and get your workout in early? Join us for this fun and effective cardio, strength and core class. In forty five minutes you will feel energized, strengthened and ready to end your day after a calorie burning, heart pumping and muscle toning workout. This is the perfect mid-week evening workout!
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb.7 (Back up snow/bad weather days are February 21, 28)
Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Location: Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks-11 High St, Unit 105, Suffield, CT 06078
Ages: 18 and over
Fee: $55.00 per participant
Instructor- Stephanie Dolan- Total Body Fitness/Hits and Kicks
Registration Deadline is Wed. December 27
Intro to Fitness Boxing (New)
If you are looking to add a cardio component to your strength-training routine that is fun and will keep you moving, this is the perfect activity for you. Fitness boxing has adapted boxing movements and footwork drills, as well as punching drills on heavy bags and focus mitts, that brings physical and mental health benefits, requiring you to change your posture and your position. During a class you will punch a bag more than 100 times while engaging your core, lower and upper body, including moves like planks, push-ups, squats and more. These additional exercises will help you strengthen and tone your entire body and improve your cardiovascular fitness. Who wouldn't want to punch their way into a better day? It is quite therapeutic because, with every punch you make, you will relieve both mental and physical tension. Your body will release endorphins that will stimulate your mood and further reduce your stress levels.
Dates: Thursday’s January 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, Feb. 8 (Back up bad weather dates are Feb. 15 and 22 if needed)
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Location- Hits and Kicks-11 High St, Unit 105, Suffield, CT 06078
Ages: 14 and over
Fee: $60.00
Instructor-Donna Calabrese-1st Degree Blackbelt and owner of Hits and Kicks
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, January 2
Get Fit with FitBarre (New!)
FitBarre is a mixture of Pilates, yoga, and strength training. This is a low-impact workout that will help tone and elongate muscles, improve posture and increase flexibility. You will work through low intensity movements with high repetitions, small isometric movements sometimes using light weights, core balls, mini bands and blocks to help build muscular endurance and core strength.
Days: Mondays
Dates: January 8, 15, 22 and 29
Time: 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: Total Body Fitness/Hits & Kicks 11 High Street Suite 105
Ages: 18 and over
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Kimmy Uzar
Registration Deadline-Wednesday, January 3
Cardio, Core and More Family Time Workout! (New)
Let’s have fun and get our hearts pumping while toning our core and our lower body! This class will help strengthen and tone our legs, core and behind. We will be doing squats, lunges and core. We will get our heart rate going with some jump squats and burpees. Modifications will be shown. All Levels are welcome and this is the perfect way for the family to get in shape together!
Days: Thursdays
Dates; January 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1 (Feb 8th is a back up bad weather day)
Tim; 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Location; Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Ages; 8 and over (Children ages 8-16 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver
Fee: $45.00 ($5.00 discount for each family member that registers after the 1st registration)
Instructor; Denise O’Kane
Registration Deadline-Wednesday, December 27
Full Body Boot Camp (New)
Let’s get motivated and have fun getting in shape. This is a fun circuit “workout” that we will be incorporating some weights and body weight exercises to become stronger and toned. All moves can be modified. All levels welcome!
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb.6 ( Feb. 13 is the back up bad weather day.
Time; 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Location; Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Ages; 14 and over
Fee: $45.00 ($5.00 discount for each family member that registers after the 1st registration)
Instructor-; Denise O’Kane
Registration Deadline-Wednesday, January 3
Energizing Winter Vinyasa Flow – (NEW Saturday morning program!)
Start the New Year right with our new energizing Vinyasa yoga flow that will kick start your Saturday morning and inspire you to move through the rest of the weekend with intention and ease from the comfort of your own home. There will be a strong focus on proper alignment and linking movement to one’s breath to ultimately promote flexibility, increase mobility, build strength, balance and relieve stress. This flow will end with a sprinkle of core work and a final relaxation that will leave you ready to take on your day. This practice is a one- hour class and has been designed for all levels-from beginners to seasoned Yogis. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement and have a water bottle and a Yoga Mat ready for class.
Instructor: Laura Dromgold- Certified Yoga Instructor
Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 (Back up bad weather day’s will be on Sunday, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, if there are any cancelations due to inclement weather.)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center library room
Ages 14 and up
Fee: $60.00
Registration closes on Wednesday, January 4 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
For more information and to register visit- suffieldrec.com
Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Director of Special Programs, Suffield Parks and Recreation Department
