The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will open the Gentle Memorial Building Gym and Game Room for the fall and winter season on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Below is the information on programs, season passes, open hours, rules and general information for the center. Anyone with questions may contact the Recreation Department at 532-1310.
Game Room Open Hours for Grades 2-12: Monday through Fridays 2:45-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4 p.m.
Gym Open Hours for Grades 2-12: Monday through Fridays 2:45-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4 p.m.
Both the gym and the game room will be open from 1-5 p.m. on RSU 29 Early Release Days.
Rules and General Information:
– Adult and youth supervisors will be provided at all open gym and game room hours.
– Any child in Grade 1 or younger must be accompanied by an adult to be at the recreation center for open gym and game room hours.
– Once you are in, you stay in rule is in place at the center.
– Parents will be contacted for inappropriate behavior while using the center.
– There is a phone if your child needs to make a call.
Season Passes: Again this year, students may purchase a game room season pass which entitles a youth to use the pool and ping pong tables throughout the open game room season. This does not include coin-operated games. The cost is $15 for Houlton residents and $20 for non-Houlton residents. If a youth does not invest in a season pass, the price for the use of the pool/ping pong table is 50 cents for 15 minutes.
Other Programs being offered this fall at the Houlton Recreation Department are:
Parent and Tot Time — This activity will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Rec Center. The time for this activity will be 8:30-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. This unstructured play time gives parents and tots the opportunity to meet new friends. Some toys will be available or families can bring their own. There is no charge for this activity.
Zumba — A new fitness session of Zumba will start on Tuesday, Oct. 11.. Rachel Distefano will be the instructor. Class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Rec Center. Classes will run for eight weeks and cost is $45 for Houlton residents and $65 for non-Houlton residents. Registration is required by call 532-1310 by Oct. 7.
Walking Times — The Houlton Recreation Department will open for walkers on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free activity allows individuals to walk inside throughout the fall and winter months. Days for walking are Monday through Friday 10-1 p.m. Participants are asked to wear sneakers or soft soled shoes in the gym.
Men’s Open Gym — Men’s Open gym will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. This will start on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The cost will be $3 per player. Players must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school to participate.
Upcoming programs include: Red Cross Babysitters Course; Halloween Fun Party; Youth Dance; Little Hoopster’s Basketball for Kindergarteners, Tykes Grade 1-2 Basketball and Peewee Basketball for Grades 3-4.
For more information on these programs and events, call the Houlton Recreation Department at 532-1310.
