Pee wee soccer
The program is for boys and girls entering grades 2-3 this school year and the emphasis is on skill development, sportsmanship, exercise, and having fun. It will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3-4:15 p.m. on the small soccer field located in front of the elementary school beginning this week.
Participants will meet each day after school in the cafeteria before proceeding to the field. Please bring shin guards (we provide some if you do not have any), proper foot wear and proper clothing (mouth guards are optional). Parents are responsible for arranging for transportation each day after the program at 4:15 p.m. There is no cost to participate. For more information, please call 472-3882.
Youth soccer
Youth soccer is for boys and girls entering grades 4-6 this school year and the program will be held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3-4:30 p.m. beginning this week. There is no cost to participate. Players will meet in the elementary school cafeteria each day after school before going to the field. Be sure to bring shin guards (if you have them), proper foot wear, appropriate clothing for the weather and mouth guards (optional). If there are a sufficient number of players who sign up, a league may be organized with teams playing a schedule of games.
There is also an opportunity for players in this program to participate on the grade 4-6 travel soccer team that will practice every Friday from 3-4:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 4. The travel team will be playing in “Aroostook County Round Robin Soccer Tournaments” on Saturdays beginning Sept. 12 in Van Buren and ending with the County Championship on Oct. 17 in Presque Isle. For more information, please call 472-3882.
Zumba Fitness
Zumba fitness class will be held at the Fort Fairfield Elementary School gymnasium on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. starting Sept. 14. Certified instructor Cara Van Nieuw Amerongen will lead the program, which will consist of cardio dance/Zumba, cardio kickboxing, interval training and light strength training.
The cost is $6 for walk-ins, $50 for 10 classes, and $40 for 10 classes if you are a high school or college student. For more information, go to the Facebook page “Get Fit with Cara” or contact the parks and recreation department at 472-3882.
Co-ed volleyball
Co-ed volleyball for ages 16 and over will be held at the Fort Fairfield Community Center on Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. beginning Oct. 25 and continuing through the end of April 2016. The program is informal with teams being selected each night from all those in attendance. There is no charge to participate so be sure to thank Rob for volunteering his time again this year to run the program.
Indoor walking/exercise
The community center gymnasium is open to the public for walking/exercise Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-noon, except for holidays. The hours are subject to change and will be posted accordingly. There is no charge to use the facility for this activity.
Adult basketball
The community center will be open for adult basketball on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. starting on Monday, Oct. 26. Play is informal with teams being selected each night from all those in attendance. The cost is $2 each night. If there is sufficient interest amongst all players, a league will be organized and have scheduled play for each team.
Open gymnasium
The community center will be open for after school free play basketball beginning on Monday, Oct. 19. The hours will be: Monday-Friday from 2:45-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday afternoons from noon-4 p.m. All participants are reminded that street sneakers and shoes are not allowed on the gym floor. These hours are subject to change once the school and recreation basketball seasons begin in November.
Fall foliage luncheon
There will be a fall foliage luncheon excursion to the Lakeview Restaurant in St. Agatha on Thursday, Oct. 1 for all senior citizens and their guests. The tour bus will depart from the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort Fairfield at 10 a.m. and will return at approximately 2:30 p.m. There is no charge for the bus transportation but all participants are responsible for the cost of their own lunch. Pre-registration is required for all participants. To register, please contact Gerald at 472-4001.
Goughan Farm Adventure
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the parks and recreation department is conducting a field trip to the Goughan Farm for a fun day of activity and adventure. The trip includes transportation to and from the farm, a group hay ride, exploration of the corn maze, homemade ice cream and a take-home pumpkin, all for just $6 per person. For an additional $2.50, participants can play nine holes of mini golf, or for an extra $5 participants can play the entire 18-hole course before leaving the farm.
The bus will depart from the community center at noon and return at approximately 3:15 p.m. Participants must be at least 10 years of age or be accompanied by a responsible chaperone.
Swimming pool closed
The Fort Fairfield Municipal Swimming Pool is officially closed as of Aug. 25. A big thank you to all the pool staff this summer who helped teach swim lessons to more than 120 youngsters while also monitoring the pool for free swimming more than 40 hours a week during the 10 weeks that the pool was open this summer.
Please return uniforms
A reminder to all that the parks and recreation department is still missing several uniforms that have not yet been returned by participants from programs and activities held this past year.
Those with uniforms that belong to the parks and recreation department should return them to the Fort Fairfield Town Office or the recreation and parks department office at the community center. In order to continue providing youth activities at little or no cost to the children of Fort Fairfield, the department relies on these uniforms being returned in a timely manner after each sports season.
