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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Town Supervisor & Recreation Director Message...3
Registration Form..............................................4
Community Events............................................5
Child Care...........................................................6
Adventure & Nature..........................................7
Aquatics..............................................................7
Arts & Crafts.......................................................9
Athletics............................................................10
Cards & Games................................................13
Dance................................................................14
Education..........................................................15
Family & Youth................................................16
Finance & Business.........................................18
Fitness, Health, & Wellness............................19
Home & Garden...............................................23
Music & Theater...............................................23
Preschool..........................................................23
Pittsford Senior Center....................................24
Pittsford Youth Services..................................25
Elderberry Express..........................................25
Pittsford Community Library..........................26
Parks.................................................................27
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPIEGEL COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS
35 Lincoln Ave • Pittsford, NY 14534
Mon-Thu................9:00am - 9:30pm
Fri...........................9:00am - 9:00pm
Sat..........................8:00am - 8:00pm
Sun........................ 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Basketball hours vary weekly. Please call the
Recreation Department at 248-6280 or visit www.
townofpittsford.org, scroll over the “Contact Us” link,
select the “Hours of Operation” link, and scroll down
to the Spiegel Community Center for the weekly open
basketball hours.
Proof of Pittsford residency is required to use the gym.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
248-6280
Spiegel Community Center rooms are available for
community group meetings. Reservations are available,
for a Pittsford resident, 48 hours in advance at www.
townofpittsford.org, click on the “Facility Reservations”
scrolling link on the home page and complete the
reservation process.
The Spiegel Community Center is accessible to persons
with disabilities.
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TOWN OF PITTSFORD
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
585-248-6280
Director
Jessie Hollenbeck
Assistant Director
Andrew J. Urckfitz
Recreation Supervisors
Alison E. Stephens
Alix E. Davidson
Office Staff
Julie Donnelly
Pat Rice
Audrey Janicki
Nedda Howk
PARKS DEPARTMENT
585-248-6495
Doug McVay, General Foreman
Guy Nash, Foreman
Peter Anderson
Dale Burgess
Clyde Cutter
Marie Drury
Jessica Neal
PITTSFORD TOWN BOARD
William A. Smith Jr., Supervisor
Jared C. Lusk, Deputy Supervisor
Karen W. Green
Matthew J. O’Connor
Mary Gehl Doyle
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Paul Wilson, Chairperson
Cupertino Anaya, Vice-chairperson
Matthew O’Connor, Town Board Liaison
Linda Stoddard, Secretary to the Board
Jessie Hollenbeck, Recreation Dept Liaison
James Hodock, Planning and Zoning Liaison
Claire Dickerson, High School Student Representative
Julie Doyle, Greg Riley, Lisa Stein & Rick Taylor
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org
A MESSAGE FROM THE
TOWN OF PITTSFORD SUPERVISOR
& RECREATION DIRECTOR
William A. Smith Jr.
Town Supervisor
Jessie R. Hollenbeck
Recreation Director
Athletic Fields Project and Spiegel Center Master
Planning Process Move Ahead
Our goal is to offer Pittsford residents useful and
enjoyable recreation programs. To that end, we have
focused this year not merely on programs, but also
on upgrading the facilities where these recreation
programs, and team sports, take place.
As you are likely aware, at a public referendum in
September residents voted to fund our Community
Athletic Fields Improvement Project, which will
provide much needed upgrades to fields and facilities
at Great Embankment Park, Hopkins Road Park,
and Thornell Farm Park, and create new fields at
the Town’s Willard Road property. Currently we are
organizing a preliminary schedule for the project’s
various elements and expect work to begin in the
spring of 2015. We will be collaborating with the
Pittsford Central School District throughout the
project regarding the timing of each phase, in order
to minimize disruption in availability of fields during
the project.
The Town is moving forward with our Spiegel
Community Center Restoration and Improvement
Project. The Town Board recently selected Passero
Associates to advise and help organize the master
planning process for the Spiegel renovation. In
addition to assessing the physical conditions of the
Spiegel building, Passero will help us examine our
existing recreation programs as they relate to current
and anticipated space and needs. A local firm with
extensive experience in both restoration of historic
properties and renovation of recreational facilities,
Passero will also help us determine the appropriate
type of renovation needed. In this capacity they will
assist us in evaluating how present and future uses and
programs will affect the design, while maintaining
the historic character of the building.
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org As we develop our Master Plan for the Spiegel
Community Center project we will be seeking
advice and involvement from the community. Our
first effort will be to create an advisory committee
of
residents with experience and knowledge in
architecture, historic building restoration, recreation
program planning, and similar skills. We also will
schedule a series of community comment sessions
for the general public. Direction from residents,
together with the expertise and advice of the project’s
engineering firm Passero, will help determine the
major design configuration, which will then lead us
to finalizing the Master Plan for the renovation and
restoration of the Spiegel Community Center. The
Master Plan will provide us the direction needed to
move forward with the project next spring.
Our staff and board volunteers are eager to move forward
with the Spiegel Community Center’s restoration and
renovation; if you have any interest and/or expertise
in the areas of architecture, historic renovation, or
recreation program planning, please consider becoming
involved in our master planning process as it moves
forward. Please also feel free to offer any insights,
comments or suggestions about both the Community
Athletic Fields Project and the Spiegel Community
Center Project to Town Supervisor Bill Smith at
248-6220 or [email protected] and to
Recreation Director Jessie Hollenbeck at 248-6284 or
[email protected].
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Pittsford Recreation
Winter 2015 Registration
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
NAME_ __________________________________________ NAME____________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________
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HOME#_ ____________________ WORK#______________ HOME#____________________ WORK#_ ______________
EMAIL_ __________________________________________ EMAIL____________________________________________
EMERGENCY#_______________ CELL#_______________ EMERGENCY#______________ CELL#_________________
Primary Guardian FIRST & LAST NAME
SECONDARY Guardian FIRST & LAST NAME
NON-RESIDENT FEE: Participants living outside of the Town of Pittsford and the Pittsford School District are required to pay a $5.00 per activity registration fee (per
individual registrant). No fee is required for free programs. Programs offered are designed for residents of the Town of Pittsford and Pittsford School District. If class
size allows, registrations from non-residents who have paid the non-resident fee will be accepted. Participants living outside of the Town of Pittsford and Pittsford
School District may register to receive our program brochures by mail by contacting the Recreation Department. There is a $3.00 fee charged for outside mailing.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds are available, unless otherwise stated in the program description. All refund requests must be submitted to the Pittsford Recreation Department. If a program is canceled, total amount will be refunded. You may withdraw up to 7 calendar days prior to the start of a program; a refund will be granted with
a $5 processing fee per person/per program (certain programs may be nonrefundable or involve a portion of nonrefundable monies.) Within one week of a program’s
start date, or after a program has begun, only medical refunds will be granted. A doctor’s written statement must accompany your request. Refund will be prorated
based on the date of your notification to the Recreation Department. Absolutely no refunds will be granted after the program ends.
REGISTRATION TIPS: Programs that do not meet the minimum number of participants are subject to cancellation. Assume you are registered in the program unless
the recreation department notifies you. Please remember that some of our programs fill quickly so please register early.
RELEASE: As part of my registration, or as a parent on behalf of a minor child, I recognize that programs involving physical activity have inherent risks of injury and/
or damage and I assume any and all such risks, as well as the responsibility to be fully aware of the inherent risks associated with any program for which I register,
before I begin participation. The Town and its employees will not be liable for injury or damage that occurs as a result of such risks and I waive and release the Town
and its employees from any such liability. I also grant full permission to the Town to use my name, photograph, videotape or recording for any publicity promotion
purposes without obligation or liability.
___________________________________ SIGNATURE REQUIRED:________________________________________________________________________
DATE
REGISTRANT (PARENT OR GUARDIAN IF UNDER 18)
Current Medical Conditions, Allergies, or Medications:_______________________________________________________________________________
Special Accommodations? Yes, Please Indicate: ____________________________________________________________________________________
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For Triathlon Participants:
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Total Amount: $___________
*Please Make Checks Payable to Town of Pittsford*
*Mail-In Forms to 35 Lincoln Ave, Pittsford, NY 14534*
(Office Use Only)
Payment Method:CASH______ CHECK______ CARD
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RECEIPT #________________________
Resident Registration Begins December 8 Non-Resident Registration Begins December 15
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Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org
2015 Community Events
Candlelight Night
Tuesday, December 2
4:00 - 9:00pm
Sponsored by the Town of Pittsford
Pittsford Village Business Association &
Pittsford Chamber of Commerce
Come share the warmth of the holiday season
throughout the Village of Pittsford. Shopping, caroling,
and holiday treats are featured during this event as
well as beautiful storefronts, traditional tree lightings,
luminaries, and wagon rides throughout the evening.
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Saturday, December 13
Performances at 1:00pm and 7:00pm
Pittsford Mendon High School
The perfect show for the holiday time! Gather the
family to see excerpts of this popular ballet on stage at
Pittsford Mendon High School. Tickets are available for
purchase at the Spiegel Community Center. Prices are
$11.00 for adults, $9.00 for children and senior citizens.
Sweetheart
Dance
Friday, February 6
Ages 5-13
6:30-9:00pm
Fee: $17
Per Person
Spiegel Community Center Gym
Dance the night away at our annual Sweetheart Dance.
Girls may bring their fathers or a special someone,
such as a grandfather or uncle, as their guest. Music,
refreshments and dancing make this event a memorable
evening. A DJ will be playing music and providing fun
activities. For an additional fee, a photographer will be
available to capture the memory with a keepsake photo.
Register early as space is limited.
You must register each participant for this program.
For more information about Town of Pittsford Special Events, visit our
town website at www.townofpittsford.org or call (585) 248-6280
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org
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Sunrise Club
Before School Care
Introducing Sunrise Club! Pittsford Recreation is excited to offer Sunrise Club, a fun and safe before school
care option for elementary school aged children. Come to the Spiegel Community Center at 7:30 am to make
new friends and get ready for the day. Pittsford Transportation will provide busing from the center to Pittsford
Schools. Please contact Pittsford Transportation to make arrangements.
Register early to make sure the program doesn’t
111422-01Mon-Fri Jan 5-Mar 27 7:30am-8:30am Fee: $170
5 days a week
get cancelled due to low enrollment!
111422-02Mon-Fri Jan 5-Mar 27 7:30am-8:30am Fee: $105
For more information on this program
3 days a week (or fewer)
or the drop-in option contact Alix at 248-6281.
Grades K-5
Spiegel Center Rm 105
Program is closed Jan 1, 19 & Feb 16-20.
Child Care Center
OPEN YEAR ROUND
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-3:30PM
Child Care Rates
TIME
One Child
Additional Child
1 Hour
$5.00
$3.00
1.5 Hours
$7.50
$4.50
2.0 Hours
$10.00
$6.00
2.5 Hours
$12.50
$7.50
3.0 Hours
$15.00
$9.00
*plus an annual enrollment fee of $12 per family
Children ages 16 months-5 years enjoy arts &
crafts, dance & music, and creative play!
Stay for up to 3 hours of fun including snack and
lunch time!
Families must provide food and drinks for each
child (no peanut products please!) as well as
diapers, wipes, and a spare set of clothing.
Call Nancy, Child Care Director, at (585) 248-6295 for more information, to schedule a tour, or make reservations.
CLOSED January 1
K Wrap at Pittsford Recreation
111421-01Mon-Fri Jan 5-Mar 27
5 days a week
111421-02Mon-Fri Jan 5-Mar 27
5 days a week
111421-03Mon-Fri Jan 5-Mar 27
3 days a week (or fewer)
111421-04Mon-Fri Jan 5-Mar 27
3 days a week (or fewer)
Ages 4 ½ -6
8:30am-12:00pm
Fee: $891
12:00-3:30pm
Fee: $891
8:30am-12:00pm
Fee: $561
12:00-3:30pm
Fee: $561
Spiegel Center
Are you in need of a recreational program for your child to attend
before or after Kindergarten? Pittsford Recreation is excited to
offer a quality, fun and safe recreational environment for your child
to attend. Activities include arts and crafts, free play, story time
and playtime in our gym or outside on our playground. Time is set
aside daily for lunch and snack. Each participant must bring his or
her own lunch and water bottle! The program is closed on school
breaks, holidays and days when Kindergarten in NOT in session.
If you are in need of care after 3:30pm our After School Program
is open until 6pm for an additional fee. Pittsford Transportation
will provide busing to and from the center to your child’s school.
Please contact Pittsford Transportation to make arrangements for
your child’s busing needs. For more information on this program
or our drop in option contact Alix at 248-6281.
Program is closed Jan 19 & Feb 16-20
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Register Online at
www.townofpittsford.org
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org
Aquatics
Adventure and Nature
Family Orienteering and Navigation
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY. ALL SWIM PROGRAM
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON A FIRSTCOME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.
Looking for a different way to beat cabin fever and enjoy the
outdoors this winter? Join us for a family orienteering and
navigation class! The first class will cover topics such as: map and
compass exercises, basic map symbols and colors, declination,
taking and applying map bearings in the field, geocaching, and
more! During the second class we will put our knowledge to the
test at Mendon Ponds Park while completing a navigation course.
Compasses will be provided. This is a great way to safely explore
the outdoors with your family!
Parent & Tot Swim
Megan Patridge & Jake Kwapiszeski, Instructors
141017-01 Sat
Mar 21 & 28
9:00 -11:00am
Fee: $10
Ages 10 and Up
Spiegel Center Rm 202 & Mendon Ponds
Mendon Ponds Park is located at Clover Street and PittsfordMendon Center Rd.
*Parent/guardian participation is required
Learn to Row
Julie Doyle, Instructor
121004-01 Tue & Thu Jan 6-20
121004-02 Tue & Thu Feb 3-12
121004-03 Tue & Thu Mar 3-17
Ages 18 and up
Aquatics Staff, Instructor
111101-01 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 14 8:45-9:15am
Fee: $48
111101-02 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 14 9:20-9:50am
Fee: $48
Ages 1-3
Barker Rd Middle School Pool
A young child’s first aquatic experience should be a pleasurable
one guided by the hand of a Mom or Dad. Children will learn
games and experience the first steps in learning to swim. Parents
will learn how to safely enjoy the water with their small children.
Offered in cooperation with the American Red Cross. Please
bring a swimsuit and a towel.
Barker Rd Middle School’s pool parking lot is located off West
Bloomfield Rd in Pittsford. Pool doors are located off the back of
the building and back parking lot.
No class Feb 14 & 21
9:30-10:45am
Fee: $100
9:30-10:45am
Fee: $80
9:30-10:45am
Fee: $100
Pittsford Indoor Rowing Centre
Row out those winter blues! Come learn the sport of rowing inside
at the Pittsford Indoor Rowing Centre located adjacent to the
Erie Canal at Lock 32. Participate in one of the fastest growing
sports in the region. Rowing is a great cardio and conditioning
activitiy. No experience necessary. Instructor will contact you with
details prior to the class.
Pittsford Indoor Rowing Centre is located at 2800 Clover St in
Pittsford.
Introduction to Fly Tying
James Strong, Trout Unlimited, Instructor
141005-01 Thu
Feb 5-Mar 26 7:00 9:00pm
Fee: $65
Ages 12 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 102
This course is intended to teach a novice or beginner how to tie wellproportioned and well-constructed fishing flies for trout fishing.
The course will consist of seven 2-hour teaching sessions and one
2-hour review session. Topics to be covered are: How to select the
proper fish hook for most flies, the proper use of the appropriate
tools used in fly tying, material selection and handling for and
during fly tying. The processes used to tie well-proportioned and
well-constructed Wet Flies, Nymphs, Dry Flies and Streamers.
Students will be expected to tie their own flies during the class.
The instructor will demonstrate each fly and provide assistance
for the students while they are tying the same fly in class. EACH
STUDENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THEIR
OWN TOOLS AND MATERIALS. Materials for tying the
flies taught in THE FIRST CLASS ONLY will be provided.
Tools required for the course: Fly Tying Vise, Bobbin, Bobbin
Threader, Dubbing Needle, Hackle Pliers, Scissors Medium
and 6/0 Black Thread. For more information contact Jim Strong
at (585) 424-1403.
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org Parent & Tot Swim Plus
Aquatics Staff, Instructor
111102-01 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 14 8:45-9:15am
Fee: $48
111102-02 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 14 9:20-9:50am
Fee: $48
Ages 3-5
Barker Rd Middle School Pool
Is your child able to submerge his or her head under water? Are
they able to float on their front and back? Instruction will be
utilized to coach both the child and parent in the water. Bring a
towel and swimsuit. Please no first time swimmers.
Barker Rd Middle School’s pool parking lot is located off West
Bloomfield Rd in Pittsford. Pool doors are located off the back of
the building and back parking lot.
No class Feb 14 & 21
Group Swim Lessons
Aquatics Staff, Instructor
111103-01 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 14
111103-02 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 14
111103-03 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 14
Ages 4-14
10:00-10:35am
Fee: $60
10:40-11:15am
Fee: $60
11:20-11:55am
Fee: $60
Barker Rd Middle School Pool
Students will work toward their certification of Red Cross
levels 1-6. In level 6, students have the option of focusing their
certification in four specific areas. These include: Personal Water
Safety, Fundamentals to Diving, Lifeguard Readiness and Fitness
Swimmer. Please inform your instructor as to which area you
would like to focus on for the session. This program teaches
children to swim and be safe in and around the water. Parents are
welcome to observe classes. Bring a towel and swimsuit. Goggles
are optional. Please indicate child’s swim level upon registration.
Barker Rd Middle School’s pool parking lot is located off West
Bloomfield Rd in Pittsford. Pool doors are located off the back of
the building and back parking lot.
No class Feb 14 & 21
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Private Swim Lessons
Aquatics Staff, Instructor
111104-01 Mon
Jan 5-Feb 9
6:00-6:30pm
Fee: $85
111104-02 Mon
Jan 5-Feb 9
6:35-7:05pm
Fee: $85
111104-03 Mon
Jan 5-Feb 9
7:10-7:40pm
Fee: $85
111104-04 Mon
Jan 5-Feb 9
7:45-8:15pm
Fee: $85
No class Jan 19
111104-05 Wed
Jan 7-Feb 4
6:00-6:30pm
Fee: $85
111104-06 Wed
Jan 7-Feb 4
6:35-7:05pm
Fee: $85
111104-07 Wed
Jan 7-Feb 4
7:10-7:40pm
Fee: $85
111104-08 Wed
Jan 7-Feb 4
7:45-8:15pm
Fee: $85
111104-09 Mon
Feb 23-Mar 23 6:00-6:30pm
Fee: $85
111104-10 Mon
Feb 23-Mar 23 6:35-7:05pm
Fee: $85
111104-11 Mon
Feb 23-Mar 23 7:10-7:40pm
Fee: $85
111104-12 Mon
Feb 23-Mar 23 7:45-8:15pm
Fee: $85
111104-13 Wed
Feb 25-Mar 25 6:00-6:30pm
Fee: $85
111104-14 Wed
Feb 25-Mar 25 6:35-7:05pm
Fee: $85
111104-15 Wed
Feb 25-Mar 25 7:10-7:40pm
Fee: $85
111104-16 Wed
Feb 25-Mar 25 7:45-8:15pm
Fee: $85
Ages 4-14
Barker Rd Middle School Pool
This program is designed for those children who need additional
one-on-one assistance in learning to swim. Whether your child
is afraid of the water or they need to refine their strokes before
heading to a swim team, this program is for them. Students will
be assigned to instructor the first day of class.
Barker Rd Middle School’s pool parking lot is located off West
Bloomfield Rd in Pittsford. Pool doors are located off the back of
the building and back parking lot.
Stroke Clinic for Advanced Swimmers
Aquatics Staff, Instructor
111106-01 Tue
Jan 13-Mar 10 6:00-6:50pm Fee: $85
Ages 7-14
Barker Road Middle School Pool
A class designed for children using American Red Cross
standards who are Level IV swimmers and above. The emphasis
in this program will be on stroke development and refinement.
Participants will be asked to produce a swimming level card at
the first class.
Barker Rd Middle School’s pool parking lot is located off West
Bloomfield Rd in Pittsford. Pool doors are located off the back of
the building and back parking lot.
No class Feb 17
Family Open Swim
Aquatics Staff, Instructor
141105-01 Tue & Sat Jan 10-Mar 14
Fee: $65
Tue
7:00-8:30pm
Sat
12:00-2:00pm
No age limit
Barker Road Middle School Pool
For those families looking to spend some quality time together.
Locker rooms are available. Fee for this program is per family.
Barker Rd Middle School’s pool parking lot is located off West
Bloomfield Rd in Pittsford. Pool doors are located off the back of
the building and back parking lot.
No class Feb 15-22
Lap Swim for Senior Citizens
Aquatics Staff, Instructor
131107-01 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 14 12:00-2:00pm
No Fee
Ages 55 and up
Barker Rd Middle School Pool
This program is geared specifically toward seniors who are looking
to get in the pool for a good workout or for fun. Exercising in an
aquatic environment is a great low-impact workout. This is a “doit-yourself ” program, no instruction will be offered. There will be
a lifeguard on duty.
Barker Rd Middle School’s pool parking lot is located off West
Bloomfield Rd in Pittsford. Pool doors are located off the back of
the building and back parking lot.
Registration is required.
No class Feb 14 & 21
Water Yoga
New!
Penfield Sport & Fitness, Instructor
121115-01 Thu
Jan 15-Mar 5 8:15-9:00am
Fee: $79
Ages 18 and up
Penfield Sport & Fitness
This class presents yoga poses in our 89 degree salt pure pool!
Water yoga enhances strength, increases range of motion,
improves balance, and includes relaxation techniques.
Penfield Sport & Fitness is located at 667 Panorama Trail West
in Penfield.
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Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org
Arts & Crafts
Fabulous Furnishings
Peggi Heissenberger, Instructor
120201-01 Thu
Jan 15-Feb 26 6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $70
Ages 14 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 202
This class will give you several ideas on how to customize many
types of furnishings. Learn beautiful, classic styles or fun, funky,
fancy styles to paint that old piece you have been storing in the
basement or garage. Participants are required to purchase the
supplies needed to complete their project. No previous experience
is required to participate and all skill levels are welcome.
No class Feb 19
Drawing for Everyone
Susan Micciche, Instructor
120214-01 Tue
Jan 13-Feb 24 6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $80
120214-02
Materials Fee Required
Fee: $25
Ages 21 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 201
Students will learn to see as an artist and render observed objects
realistically in dry media. No previous drawing experience
is required, only a desire to draw and reasonable hand-eye
coordination is necessary. Novice and seasoned artists alike will
benefit from this studio class. Each class will include examples
of master drawings, instruction, demonstration, exercises and
optional homework. Students will be encouraged to keep a
sketchbook.
No class Feb 17
Tangle Workshop
Susan Micciche, Instructor
120226-01 Sat
Feb 28
10:30am-12:30pm
Fee: $30
Ages 21 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 201
Tangles are a relatively new art form enjoyed by non-artists and
artists alike. Taught one design at a time, anyone can learn this
unique drawing technique. In this workshop participants will
learn to draw seemingly complicated patterns to create beautiful,
finished pieces of art themselves. They will leave with a library of
learned patterns and the basic tools to continue drawing at home.
Class fee includes all materials. CAUTION: Drawing tangles
may become addictive!
All Occasion Card Series
Pat Miller, Instructor
120218-01 Tue
Jan 6
9:30am-12:00pm
Fee: $35
120218-02 Thu
Jan 8
6:30-9:00pm
Fee: $35
Ages 16 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 201
Don’t miss a birthday this year! Start 2015 off right with a
stack of birthday cards! In this self-paced class you will make
20 birthday cards in 4 different designs; 5 of each: Masculine,
Feminine, Juvenile, and Unisex. Your fee includes everything you
need to make all 20 cards and coordinating envelopes plus a cute
container to keep them in so you stay organized all year long!
Make a commitment to brighten up someone’s birthday with a
special handmade touch! Grab a friend to sign up and enjoy the
class together! Bring your favorite crafting glue, paper snips, and
pop up dimensionals. Questions? Contact the instructor.
Chicks & Chocolate Card Class Series
Pat Miller, Instructor
120225-01 Thu
Jan 22
10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $25
120225-02 Thu
Feb 26
10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $25
120225-03 Thu
Mar 26
10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $25
Ages 16 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 201
Spend a couple fun-filled hours hand-crafting 6 beautiful cards
and coordinating envelopes so you’ll always have the perfect one
available! You will use quality cardstock, rubber stamps, gorgeous
designer series papers, and a variety of embellishments. Each
Card Buffet will feature no less than 10 designs for you to choose
from. YOU decide if you want your 6 cards to be of the same
design or one of each- or a combination of both! Every month
half of the cards will be replaced with new ones! This self-paced
class is open to all levels of experience so grab a friend to sign up
and enjoy the time together! Please bring your favorite crafting
glue, paper snips, and pop up dimensionals. All other supplies
(and chocolate!) will be provided. Questions? Feel free to contact
the instructor.
BFF Journaling & Stamp Camp
New!
Pat Miller, Instructor
120224-01 Thu-Sat
Feb 19-21
9:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $125
Ages 8-14
Spiegel Center Rm 201
Grab your BFF and have some fun over break learning to journal
and create with rubber stamps! You will decorate your own “This
and That” journal with coordinating designer stickers, ribbon,
washi tape, and lots of other embellishments while learning the
arts of journaling and rubber stamping. Some of the techniques
you will learn: faux stained glass, punch art, faux watercoloring,
dry embossing, and more! Healthy snacks (and quite possibly
chocolate!) provided. Other supplies provided in fee include paper
snips, scrapbook adhesive, a package of rhinestones, and a cute
basket to keep it all organized. Questions? Contact instructor.
Antiques and Collectibles
Price Prazar, Instructor
120936-01 Mon
Jan 5-Mar 23 7:00-8:30pm
Fee: $80
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 201
Learn how to identify and evaluate antiques and collectibles from
all periods and origins through hands-on examination. Each
session participants are encouraged to bring two or three items
for discussion. The instructor, a longtime collector and appraiser,
will discuss trends and also bring in items from his own collection
for discussion.
No class Jan 19 & Feb 16
Preschool Paint & Sculpt
Mary Slaughter, Instructor
111313-01 Tue
Jan 27-Mar 10 12:40-1:25pm
Fee: $49
111313-02 Thu
Jan 29-Mar 12 12:40-1:25pm
Fee: $49
Ages 3-6
Spiegel Center Rm 201
Come and meet up with other creative kids like you as we explore
color and texture. In this class we will paint with watercolors
and tempera paints and frame our artwork! We will also make
masterpieces when we sculpt our magic clay! New projects daily. $5
for materials payable to teacher on first day. Smocks recommended.
Children attending the 1:30pm Sports or Tumbling Tigers class
will be escorted by the teacher.
No class Feb 17 & 19
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Athletics
Sporty Sprouts
Catherine Downs, Instructor
111209-01 Thu
Jan 8-Feb 12 10:15-11:00am
Fee: $66
111209-02 Fri
Jan 9-Feb 13 1:00-1:45pm
Fee: $66
111209-03 Thu
Feb 26-Apr 2 10:15-11:00am
Fee: $66
111209-04 Fri
Feb 27- Apr 3 1:00-1:45pm
Fee: $66
Ages 3½-5
Spiegel Center Gym
Sporty Sprouts is a preschool tri-sport program. Your child will
be introduced to soccer, tennis, and basketball in a fun, fast-paced
setting. Our goal is to spark your child’s curiosity for sports by
teaching the basic skills through age-adaptive equipment and
games. Come have fun. Sneakers required. Please note: this is a
non-parent participation class.
Tiny Sprouts
Tiny Sprouts, Instructor
111210-01 Thu
Jan 8-Feb 12 9:30-10:00am
Fee: $60
111210-02 Thu
Feb 26-Apr 2 9:30-10:00am
Fee: $60
Ages 2½-3½
Spiegel Center Gym
Tiny Sprouts is a younger version of our popular Sporty Sprouts
pre-school sports readiness program. Created for boys and girls
ages 2½ to 3½, this program will introduce your child to age
appropriate activities related to the motor skills used in basketball,
soccer and tennis. Our goal is to spark your child’s natural
curiosity for sports through age-adaptive equipment and a variety
of games. Come have fun! This is not a parent participation class.
Sneakers required.
Cheerleading
Mary Christine Doggett, Instructor
111201-01 Mon
Jan 5-Feb 9
4:30-6:00pm
Fee: $75
111201-02 Mon
Feb 23-Mar 23 4:30-6:00pm
Fee: $75
Ages 5-11
Spiegel Center Gym
Children will learn cheerleading techniques, popular cheers,
basic gymnastic movements, dance routines, and stretching. This
program will provide a well-rounded experience for children who
are striving for excellence and an edge when trying out for a squad.
We hope that the children will enjoy this experience and move
on to the next level. Parents are asked to be aware that possible
injury may happen such as sprained ankles, bruises, sore muscles,
and such if they have never cheered before. For more details on
the scope of the class or required clothing please contact Mary
Christine Doggett at 737-1137.
No class Jan 19
HappyFeet Soccer
New!
Happy Feet Instructor
111272-01 Mon
Jan 12-Mar 16 10:00-10:30am
Fee: $85
111272-02 Tue
Jan 13-Mar 10 6:00-6:30pm
Fee: $85
Ages 2-6
Spiegel Center Rm 210
HappyFeet Rochester is part of the growing family of HappyFeet
programs that started in Kansas City. It is not a surprise that
so many young children have fun with HappyFeet every week!
Designed to promote physical fitness, soccer skills, and most
importantly, to have fun; our trained soccer coaches hold classes
each week with a structured curriculum to teach the fundamentals
of soccer. In a thirty minute class your soccer star learns ball
control, balance, and soccer moves. There are songs and creative
games. They play with their teammates and their new friend, Bob
the Bobcat during their session each week. We are sure that your
little one will be kicking and doing moves all over your house in
no time. They will be one step closer to scoring goals, but most
importantly, building confidence and promoting sportsmanship!
No class Jan 19, Feb 16 &17
Intro to Youth Hockey
Perinton Youth Hockey, Instructors
111292-01 Sun
Jan 4-Feb 8
7:15-8:15am
Fee: $80
Ages 4-8
Thomas Creek Ice Arena
Open to skaters with little or no skating skills. Perfect for families
wanting to try hockey with minimal commitment. Emphasis will
be on balance, forward and backward skating, cross-over turns
and stops. Equipment (helmet, hockey pants, protective pads) is
provided for use through Perinton Youth Hockey. Players need to
provide their own skates.
Thomas Creek Ice Arena is located at 80 Lyndon Rd in Fairport.
Tumbling Tigers
Mary Slaughter, Instructor
111296-01 Thu
Jan 29-Mar 12 1:30-2:15pm Fee: $59
Ages 3-6
Spiegel Center Rm 210
Grow strong all day long by tumbling! These progressive gymnastic
skills use gymnastic apparatus to build upper and lower body
strength! There is no better sport for promoting coordination,
strength and agility! Plus we have lots of fun tumbling games
and activities safe enough to try at home! Right-side up or upside
down, tumbling is too much fun to miss!
No class Feb 19
High-five! Winter Sports
Mary Slaughter, Instructor
111297-01 Tue
Jan 27-Mar 10 1:30-2:15pm
Fee: $59
Ages 3-6
Spiegel Center Gym
Great foundational skills for sports that kids will come to love!
Each session uses games and drills to build upper & lower body
strength, coordination, agility and even friendships! This session
includes Volleyball, Track & Field, Soccer, and Gymnastics skills.
Too much fun to miss, so be a sport and get in on the team spirit!
Class size is limited.
No class Feb 17
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Fencing for Youth
Christine Griffith, Instructor
141203-01 Sat
Jan 10-Feb 7 4:00-5:00pm
Fee: $90
141203-02 Sat
Feb 28-Mar 28 4:00-5:00pm
Fee: $90
Ages 6-12 Spiegel Center Gym
This class is for beginner and continuing fencers ages 6-12 years
old. Fencers with experience are welcome. The Olympic sport
of fencing is a physical and mental game that challenges both the
mind and body. Instruction will include footwork, blade work, and
bouting. Come try this ideal sport for all ages. Instructors are from
the Rochester Fencing Club. Equipment is provided.
Fencing for Teen and Adults
Christine Griffith, Instructor
141281-01 Sat
Jan 10-Feb 7 5:00-6:00pm
Fee: $90
141281-02 Sat
Feb 28-Mar 28 5:00-6:00pm
Fee: $90
Ages 13 and up
Spiegel Center Gym
This class is for beginner and continuing fencers ages 13 and up.
Fencing is an individual lifetime sport that can enhance your selfconfidence and resistance to stress. Not to mention it’s a great
workout that gets you off the treadmill. Teens and adults will
learn the basics of the sport including footwork, bladework, and
bouting. It’s never too late to try something new. Instructors from
the Rochester Fencing Club. Equipment is provided.
Mini-Musketeers
David Taylor, Instructor
111200-01 Wed
Jan 7-28
111200-02 Wed
Mar 4-25
Ages 4-6
10:00-10:45am
Fee: $45
10:00-10:45am
Fee: $45
Spiegel Center Gym
What child hasn’t pretended to be a swashbuckling pirate
or a dueling Musketeer? Mini Musketeers is a fun and safe
introduction to the exciting Olympic sport of fencing. Plastic
and foam equipment is used to teach the basics of fencing. Unlike
most other mainstream sports, fencing is more able to capture
the young child’s attention. Fencing activities and games are used
to improved fitness, balance, agility, and hand-eye coordination.
Instructors from the Rochester Fencing Club. All safety
equipment provided.
Fencing Camp
Christine Griffith, Instructor
111203-01 Mon-Fri
Feb 16-20
9:00-10:30am
Fee: $105
Ages 6-12
Spiegel Center Gym
Want to learn something new during the February break? Why
not try the game of “physical chess”! Fencing is a physical and
mental game that challenges both the mind and body. Beginner
fencing instruction will include footwork, blade work, and
bouting. Fencers with experience are also welcome. Come try
this ideal sport for all ages. Equipment is provided.
Family Basketball
141206-01 Sun
Jan 4-Mar 22 3:00-5:00pm
No Fee
No age limit
Spiegel Center Gym
The Spiegel Community Center Gym will be available on a dropin basis for parents to play basketball with their children. Some
basketballs are available per request. Instruction/supervision will
not be provided.
Registration is required.
Pickleball - Improve Your Game
Larry Shearer, Instructor
121283-01 Wed
Jan 7-28
11:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $20
121283-02 Wed
Feb 4-25
11:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $20
121283-03 Wed
Mar 4-25
11:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $20
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Gym
If you play pickleball on a regular basis and want to become a
better player, this is the class for you. This four session program
will focus on practicing the skills and strategies used successfully
by elite players. The “inner game” or mental aspect of winning
pickleball will also be covered. Minimum three months of
pickleball playing experience required. If you have any questions,
please contact the instructor at 241-3454.
Drop-in Pickleball
131283-01 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 25 12:15-2:15pm
Fee: $2
131283-02 Fri
Jan 9-Mar 27 2:00-4:00pm
Fee: $2
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Gym
Drop-in to play this exciting game that everyone is talking about!
Pickleball is a blend of tennis, badminton and ping pong and is
a great way to meet new people and play a game that is right for
a variety of skill levels. No instruction or supervision is provided
for this drop-in program. Fee is per person, per visit. For any
questions, contact Andrew at 248-6283.
Parent & Tot Open Gym
111207-01 Mon, Tue, & Fri Jan 6 -Mar 27 10:45am-12:00pm No Fee
Ages 2-5
Spiegel Center Gym
Pittsford Recreation invites parents and their little ones to share an
open gym time at the Spiegel Community Center. We will provide
the equipment and you provide the fun! This drop-in program
is designed to give children time to socialize and use their gross
motor skills. This is an open gym for parents and/or caregivers to
play with their children in a stimulating environment. Children
are encouraged to bring their favorite toy and explore at their own
pace and desire. Parent or caregiver must be present during the
entire playtime. Instruction/supervision is not provided.
Registration is required.
No class Jan 19
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QuickStart Tennis Camps
Peggy Schuster, Instructor
111271-01 Mon
Jan 5-19
4:00-5:00pm
Fee: $48
111271-02 Mon
Feb 2-23
4:00-5:00pm
Fee: $48
111271-03 Mon
Mar 2-16
4:00-5:00pm
Fee: $48
111271-04 Sat
Jan 10-24
10:30-11:30am
Fee: $48
111271-05 Sat
Feb 7-28
10:30-11:30am
Fee: $48
111271-06 Sat
Mar 7-21
10:30-11:30am
Fee: $48
Ages 4-7
111271-07 Mon
Jan 5-19
4:00-6:00pm
Fee: $96
111271-08 Mon
Feb 2-23
4:00-6:00pm
Fee: $96
111271-09 Mon
Mar 2-16
4:00-6:00pm
Fee: $96
111271-10 Fri
Jan 9-23
4:00-5:30pm
Fee: $72
111271-11 Fri
Feb 6-27
4:00-5:30pm
Fee: $72
111271-12 Fri
Mar 6-20
4:00-5:30pm Fee: $72
111271-13 Sat
Jan 10-24
9:00-10:30am
Fee: $72
111271-14 Sat
Feb 7-28
9:00-10:30am
Fee: $72
111271-15 Sat
Mar 7-21
9:00-10:30am
Fee: $72
Ages 8-12
Mendon Racquet Club
QuickStart Tennis uses age/size appropriate courts and racquets
to help kids develop proper technique and strategy in a play-based
format. Children will learn basic strokes, how to keep score, and
more. Class size is a 1:8 ratio and children will need to provide
their own racquets. Please contact the instructor at (585) 8807794 if you have any questions regarding racquet size or program
information.
Mendon Racquet Club is located at 80 Topspin Dr in Pittsford.
No class Feb 16-21
Indoor Junior Tennis
Jeff Wagstaff, USPTA Instructors
111211-01 Wed
Jan 7-Feb 4
4:00-6:00pm
Fee: $160
111211-02 Fri
Jan 9-Feb 6
4:00-6:00pm
Fee: $160
111211-03 Sun
Jan 11-Feb 8 2:00-4:00pm
Fee: $160
Ages 7-18
Mendon Racquet Club
This concentrated tennis program for beginner/advanced players
is committed to the development of junior tennis. Classes are
designed so that each player receives individual attention, based on
his or her natural style. Each student is encouraged to reach his/
her greatest potential by experiencing competitive drills designed
to teach students to react instinctively to the ball. For student
placement or more information contact Jeff Wagstaff (USPTA
Instructor) at 334-8897.
Mendon Racquet Club (624-2310) is located at 80 Topspin Dr
in Pittsford.
Indoor Tennis Instruction
for Juniors & Adults
David Strebel, Instructor
141211-01 Mon
Jan 19-Feb 23 5:30-7:00pm
Fee: $140
141211-02 Wed
Jan 21-Feb 25 5:30-7:00pm
Fee: $140
141211-03 Fri
Jan 16-Feb 13 5:30-7:00pm
Fee: $140
141211-04 Sat
Jan 17-Feb 14 2:00-3:30pm
Fee: $140
141211-05 Sun
Jan 18-Feb 15 1:00-2:30pm
Fee: $140
Ages 4 and up
141211-06 Tue
Jan 20-Feb 24 7:30-9:30pm
Fee: $175
Ages 18 and up Harley School Tennis Courts
This tennis program is set up to accommodate all levels of play.
The goal of the program will be to teach basic strokes and later
to put them into drills and games that will show tennis can be
a lot of fun to play. Dave Strebel, USPTA Pro, will coordinate
the programs and his staff will be teaching it. Dave has been a
Rochester area tennis pro for 30 years and a certified USPTA
teaching professional for 25 years. He was named the New York
State Tennis Coach of the Year in 1994. Come and join in the fun
while learning the sport of tennis.
Harley School Indoor Tennis Courts are located at 1981 Clover
St in Rochester.
No class Feb 16-18
25+ Drop-in Basketball
121283-01 Thu
Jan 8-Mar 26 7:30-9:00pm
No Fee
Ages 25 and up
Spiegel Center Gym
No instruction or supervision is provided for this drop-in program.
For any questions, contact Andrew at 248-6283.
Registration is required.
Horseback Camp for Moms
Park Place Farms, Instructor
111240-01 Wed
Mar 4-18
11:00am-12:30pm
Fee: $120
Ages 18 and up
Park Place Farms
This program is for the moms (returning or beginning riders).
We will review basic horse care and riding. Classes are indoors or
outside, weather permitting. This program is intended to build
riding confidence and skills in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Park Place Farms is located at 354 Bull Saw Mill Rd in Honeoye
Falls.
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Beginning Bridge
Cards & Games
Bridge: Bridge Defense Part I
Mary Lyke, Instructor
120815-01 Tue
Jan 6-Feb 24 9:30-11:30am Fee: $60
120815-02
Materials Fee Required
Fee: $17
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 102
Improve your defense; practice the basics and learn the tactics used
by the experts to defeat contracts. Students will learn to plan a
complete defense. Included are opening leads, signaling, hold-up
plays, discarding, as well as rules for defense. This is the third in a
series of bridge courses created by Audrey Grant and published by
the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). We will spend 2
weeks on each chapter to have ample time. Part II will be offered
next session. Great book with quizzes and hands that illustrate
these techniques. The course is taught in a fun, easy-to-learn way
by an ACBL accredited teacher. Instruction is followed by play of
the hand. Bring your favorite partner or come alone for fun and
great interaction. Book required: Defense in the 21st Century by
Audrey Grant. Make up date if there is a cancelled class will be
March 3rd.
Mary Lyke, Instructor
120801-01 Thu
Jan 8-Feb 26 12:30-2:30pm
Fee: $60
120801-02
Materials Fee Required
Fee: $10
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 102
Join thousands of people who play this fascinating game. Bridge
is both a mental challenge and a way to meet new friends. This
course is designed for the absolute beginning bridge player or the
player returning to bridge who needs to review the bidding and
play and wants to learn the newest bids and techniques. This is the
first in a series by Audrey Grant and taught in a fun, easy-to-learn
way by a trained teacher. Instruction followed by play of the hand.
Book required: Bridge Basics I by Audrey Grant. Make up date if
there is a cancelled class will be March 5th.
Spring 2015
Upcoming Programs
Bridge: Structured Play
for the Advancing Player
Mary Lyke, Instructor
120804-01 Tue
Jan 6-Feb 24 6:30-8:30pm Fee: $60
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 102
For students who have taken classes and want to apply what they
have learned. You will have an opportunity to practice: commonly
used conventions, developing and implementing a plan and
setting contracts through sound defense. We will also review
when necessary the basics that sometimes elude us. Come with
your favorite partner or come alone and meet some lovely people
and potential partners. Make up date if there is a cancelled class
will be March 3rd.
Two-Over-One
New!
Mary Lyke, Instructor
120816-01 Thu
Jan 8-Feb 26 9:30-11:30am
Fee: $60
120816-02 Materials Fee Required
Fee: $17
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 102
This class covers the basics of Two-Over-One Game Force,
a popular variation of Standard American bidding methods.
Students will be shown how a small modification can make it easier
for the partnership to reach the best game contract and explore
the possibility of slam. You will also see how the response of 1NT
can improve partnership results, even with partscore hands. Even
if you decide not to implement these changes into your bidding,
you will have good information about your opponent’s auctions.
Instruction will be followed by play of the hand. Book required: 2
OVER 1 Game Force by Audrey Grant and Eric Rodwell. Make
up date if there is a cancelled class will be March 5th.
Register Online at
www.townofpittsford.org
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org 12th Annual Pittsford Triathlon
Date: June 7, 2015
Online Registration
Starts December 8, 2014
2015 Spring/Summer Sport Leagues
Men’s Softball
Coed Softball
Women’s Soccer
Youth Soccer
Coed Kickball
Ultimate Frisbee
New Sports Leagues Coming Soon
*For more information on upcoming 2015 leagues
please call Andrew Urckfitz at 248-6283*
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Rochester Dancesport Academy
Dance
Pittsford Ballet Pre-Ballet
Karen Hanson, Instructor
110401-01 Fri
Jan 9-Mar 27 4:15-5:00pm
Fee: $99
Ages 5-6
110401-02 Fri
Jan 9-Mar 27 5:15-6:00pm
Fee: $99
Ages 6-7 Spiegel Center Dance Studio
Introduction to simple ballet movements, moving with music and
imaginative mime. Registrant must provide a plain black or light
blue leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers and hair pinned
up securely. No skirts please.
No class Feb 20
Pittsford Ballet School
Karen Hanson and Jeanne Mandel, Instructors
140402-01 Sat
Beg. Only
1 hr class
140402-02 1 class/week
1.5 hr class
140402-03 2 classes/week
1.5 hr class
140402-04 3 classes/week
1.5 hr class
140402-05 4 classes/week
1.5 hr class
140402-06 5 classes/week
1.5 hr class
140402-07 1 class/week-pointe
.5 hr class
140402-08 2 classes/week-pointe
.5 hr class
140402-09 3 classes/week-pointe
.5 hr class
140402-10 Single class
1.5 hr class
140402-11 Single pointe class
.5 hr
*YOUTH*
Mon
Tue
Tue
Thu
Thu
Sat
Sat
Sat
Sat
Advanced Beginner
Intermediate
Pointe
Intermediate
Pointe
Beginners class
Advanced Beginner
Intermediate/Advanced
Pointe
Jan 5-Mar 28
Fee: $110
Fee: $132
Fee: $259
Fee: $380
Fee: $495
Fee: $605
Fee: $44
Fee: $88
Fee: $132
Fee: $15
Fee: $6
4:30-6:00pm
Ages 9 & Up
4:30-6:00pm
Ages 11 & Up
6:00-6:30pm
Ages 12 & Up
4:30-6:00pm
Ages 11 & Up
6:00-6:30pm
Ages 12 & Up
10:15-11:15am Ages 8 & Up
11:15am-12:45pmAges 9 & Up
12:45-2:15pm
Ages 13 & Up
2:15-2:45pm
Ages 12 & Up
*ADULT*
Mon
Intermediate/Advanced
8:00-9:30pm
Ages 14 & Up
Tue
Advanced Beginner
10:00-11:30am Ages 14 & Up
Thu
Beginner
10:00-11:30am Ages 14 & Up
Fri
Intermediate
10:00-11:30am Ages 14 & Up
Spiegel Center Dance Studio
Registrants must provide plain black leotards, pink tights, pink
ballet slippers, and have hair pinned up securely.
-Advanced Beginner: minimum 1 year training
-Intermediate: minimum 3 years training
-Advanced: minimum 5 years training
Recommend youth advanced/beginner enroll in 2 classes/week
unless provisions are made with the instructor. Pointe may be
taken with permission of instructor.
No class Jan 19 & Feb 16-21
Michelle Madore, Instructor
140408-01 Tue Kids/Teen Jan 6-Mar 24 6:30-7:25pm Fee: $165
140408-02 Tue Latin
Jan 6-Mar 24 7:30-8:25pm Fee: $165
140408-03 Wed Ballet for Jan 7-Mar 25 6:30-7:25pm Fee: $132
Athletes
140408-04 Thu Singles Jan 15-Feb 26 6:45-7:40pm Fee: $90
Swing
Dance Class
140408-05 Thu Ballroom Jan 8-Mar 26 7:45-8:40pm Fee: $165
Latin
Ages 17 and up
Spiegel Center Dance Studio
Kids/Teen
Ages 8 and up
Spiegel Center Dance Studio
Ballet for Ages 12 and up
Spiegel Center Dance Studio
Athletes
Swing Dance Ages 20 and up
Spiegel Center Dance Studio
Class for Singles
Ballroom
Ages 17 and up
Spiegel Center Dance Studio
“Dancing with the Stars” style training right here in Pittsford!
Never be bored at a wedding or social event again! The “Latin”
classes cover the hottest Latin dances: Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba,
Salsa, and more! The “Kids/Teen” class builds a foundation in
both Latin & Ballroom. No partner is required for the “Kids/
Teen” class. The “Ballet for Athletes” is a solo endeavor to help
gain the body control, flexibility, coordination and musculature
needed to improve performance in any sport! NEW: Thursday
evening Swing Dance Class for singles. Sign up with a friend
of the opposite sex to keep us balanced and have a great time
learning to swing dance and meeting new friends! The “Ballroom”
class covers the elegant styles of Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot,
Tango and Quickstep. No matter what your age, you can learn to
PARTNER dance! Program fees are per person.
No class Feb 17-19
Teeny Tiny Tap and Ballet
Shirley Reback, Instructor
110410-01 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 25 10:00-10:45am
Fee: $120
110410-02 Thu Jan 8-Mar 26 9:15-10:00am
Fee: $120
Ages 2-3 1/2
Spiegel Center Rm 211
Have fun while learning the basic steps in tap and ballet personality
songs and cute routines. Tap and ballet shoes are required. Contact
Shirley to trade or buy tap and ballet shoes 880-7147. Friends and
family are invited to attend the last class of the session for a special
performance!
No class Feb 18 & 19
Tiny Tap and Ballet
Shirley Reback, Instructor
110424-01 Tue
Jan 6-Mar 24 1:00-1:45pm
Fee: $120
110424-02 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 25 9:15-10:00am
Fee: $120
110424-03 Thu
Jan 8-Mar 26 10:00-10:45am
Fee: $120
Ages 4-6
Spiegel Center Rm 211
This class gives preschoolers an introduction to the world of tap
and ballet. Have fun while learning basic steps, personality songs
and cute routines. Tap and ballet shoes are required. Contact
Shirley to trade or buy tap and ballet shoes 880-7147. Friends
and family are invited to attend the last class of the session for a
special performance!
No class Feb 17-19
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Education
Toddler Time Dance
Pittsford Dance Studio, Instructor
110420-01 Mon
Jan 5-Feb 2
Ages 2½ -4
10:00-11:00am
Fee: $75
Pittsford Dance Studio
This class is a magical dance experience for the very young or first
time dancer. Each week participants will experience movement,
ballet and tumbling with a theme that includes a craft, story and
dress up play. Participants are required to wear comfy clothes to
each class.
Pittsford Dance Studio is located at 50 Office Park Way in the
Tobey Village Office Park in Pittsford.
No class Mon Jan 19
Barre & Beyond
Pittsford Dance Studio, Instructor
110439-01 Mon
Jan 5-Feb 2
Ages 18 and up
New!
10:00-11:00am
Fee: $75
Pittsford Dance Studio
This adult class will utilize ballet, yoga, pilates, and dance for
a total body workout. Offered during Toddler Time Dance, so
moms & kids can both get fit & beat the winter blues! Workout
attire is appropriate.
Pittsford Dance Studio is located at 50 Office Park Way in the
Tobey Village Office Park in Pittsford.
No class Mon Jan 19
Chinese Dance Company of Rochester
Annie Begley, Instructor
110405-01
Fri
Jan 9-Mar 20 6:30-8:00pm
Fee: $115
Ages 10 and up Spiegel Center Dance Studio
Chinese Dance Company of Rochester offers structured dance
training in Chinese classical, folk and contemporary dance for
children. Curriculum includes body aesthetics/barre/technique/
repertoire. Students participate in many local performances and
community events. Registrants must have pink leotards, pink
tights, white ballet slippers and hair pinned up securely before
coming to class.
No class Feb 20
Belly Dance
Deborah Robinson, Instructor
Beginner Class
140406-01 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 4
7:30-8:30pm
Fee: $72
Performance Class
140406-02 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 18 6:30-7:30pm
Fee: $90
140406-03 Both Classes
Fee: $136
Ages 14 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 209
Join us and get in on the fun! Belly Dance will have you moving
like you never thought you could. While learning this beautiful
dance form, you will strengthen and tone your core, and improve
your balance, posture, and coordination. No previous dance
experience is required for the beginner class. This program is
open to all fitness levels. Grab a friend or make a new one and
have fun while achieving a great work out. The performance class
is for students who have some belly dance training and want to
cultivate stage presence and performance skills. If you have never
performed or are newer to performing, or are more seasoned but
want to master choreography, refine dance skills, and find the joy
of performance, this is for you! How to Protect Yourself
from Your Computer
New!
Marc-Anthony Arena, Instructor
120921-01 Tue & Thu Feb 3-12
6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $65
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 205
Frustrated with your computer? Bombarded by error messages? Is
your computer dreadfully slow? Don’t bother buying a new one!
In this course, you’ll learn how to protect yourself from viruses,
spyware, toolbars, spam, and scams. You’ll learn how to speed up
your computer, how to make educated purchases, and the answers
to questions you may have, all in plain English.
The class is taught by Marc-Anthony Arena, President of
Teknosphy, LLC and host of “The Computer Exorcist” show
on WYSL Radio. Mr. Arena is a 2005 honors graduate of RIT
with 15 years of experience in the tech field. His tongue-in-cheek
teaching style will keep you interested. This is the only selfdefense class offered where you won’t break a sweat!
College Assistance Plus
Jim Conti, Instructor
121708-01 Tue
Jan 13
7:00-8:00pm
No Fee
121708-02 Wed
Jan 28
7:00-8:00pm
No Fee
121708-03 Thu
Feb 11
7:00-8:00pm
No Fee
Ages 30 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 202
This seminar will address parents of perspective college students
and discussing the college saving options for college selection,
application, and financing. In addition, we will cover information
relative to students’ essay preparation, interview process, and
overall positioning for the college student as they reach their
college choices. Please call Jim Conti at (585) 370-3691 with any
questions.
Registration is required.
Puppy K and Teen Puppy
Obedience Class
Fran Schoenfeld, ABC Certified Dog Trainer, Instructor
120909-01 Monday
Jan 12-Mar 16 6:30-7:30pm
Fee: $95
Dogs 8-20 weeks old
120909-02 Monday
Jan 12-Mar 16 7:45-8:45pm
Fee: $95
Dogs 6-14 months old
Spiegel Center Rm 209
Classes focus on basic obedience; sit, down, stay, come, wait, loose
leash walking, impulse control, heel, and other good behavior
techniques wherein you will see extraordinary results when
practicing PCP: Patience, Consistency and Persistence. We will
also discuss behavior problems such as biting, mouthing, barking,
jumping, chewing, and digging. Consistency and reliability are the
primary focus as the puppies mature and become more capable.
Socialization during playtime is also included; so all puppies must
be dog and people friendly. You will learn how to be your puppy’s
leader, how to avoid problems before they start, and/or how to
change your puppy’s inappropriate behavior. Proof of vaccinations
is required at the first class. Do NOT bring your puppy to the first
class! All family members are welcome to participate. Please call
Fran at Paws-I-tive Behavior Dog Training at 585-388-7482 with
any questions.
No class Jan 19 & Feb 16
No class Feb 18
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org Winter 2015 | 15
Defensive Driving
Cindy St. George, Instructor
120907-01 Sat
Feb 7 9:30am-3:30pm
Fee: $45
120907-02 Tue & Thu Mar 17 & 19
6:00-9:00pm Fee: $45
Ages 16 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 205
Empire Safety Council, New York State and DMV approved,
offers two great ways to save for New York State licensed drivers.
First, complete this informative six hour workshop and receive a
10% reduction on the liability and collision premiums of your auto
insurance for three years. Each member of a family completing the
workshop is also entitled to the 10% reduction provided they are
a primary operator on a vehicle listed on the policy. Secondly, you
may be eligible to reduce up to four points on your driving record.
An experienced certified instructor will lead the program using
a wide array of teaching techniques appealing to motorists of all
ages. The focus of the Traffic Survival Workshop is developing
improved driving awareness, prevention skills and defensive
driving strategies. Saturday courses will break for a ½ hour lunch.
Please bring your own beverage.
SAT Prep Course
Chris Burruto & Rich Kelly, Instructors
110904-01 Wed
Mar 18-Apr 29 7:00-9:00pm
Fee: $175
Ages 15-18 Spiegel Center Rm 101 & 201
This course is designed to give high school students the necessary
skills to be prepared for the Fall SAT exam. It is intended for
juniors and seniors who plan to take the SAT on May 2. The
course is taught classroom style by two veteran and highly
regarded classroom teachers, Chris Burruto & Rich Kelly. Chris
has taught in Fairport for 24 years. He has won numerous
teaching awards including the Crystal Apple Award given out
yearly by his colleagues. Recently Chris was inducted into the
Fairport Educator Wall of Fame. Rich is a long time math teacher
at Pittsford Mendon High School. Rich has been chosen as the
Mendon High School Teacher of the Year and has been recognized
by RIT as an outstanding secondary teacher. The course provides
a comprehensive overview of the SAT exam as well as teaching
critical test taking strategies to help ensure success. This class
provides an opportunity to become fully prepared for the exam
and to learn.
No class Apr 1
De-Mystifying College Admissions
Phil Mallette, Instructor
120949-01 Tue
Feb 24
7:00-8:00pm
$10
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 202
The focus of this workshop is to provide families with an overview
of the process of college admissions. Topics will include: college
selection, admissions, and the role of standardized testing (SAT
and ACT) in college acceptance. Additional information will be
provided to analyze and rank college options, utilizing the three
tier method, and understanding parent vs. student expectations.
Families will learn how to prepare for college visits, tours, and the
interview process. Participants will also discover when to file early,
rolling, and regular decision applications
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Family & Youth
K-Wrap
Recreation Staff
111421-01 Mon-Fri
Jan 5-Mar 27 8:30am-12:00pm Fee: $891
5 days a week
111421-02 Mon-Fri
Jan 5-Mar 27 12:00-3:30pm
Fee: $891
5 days a week
111421-03 Mon-Fri
Jan 5-Mar 27 8:30am-12:00pm
Fee: $561
3 days a week (or fewer)
111421-04 Mon-Fri
Jan 5-Mar 27 12:00-3:30pm
Fee: $561
3 days a week (or fewer)
Ages 4½-6
Spiegel Center
Are you in need of a recreational program for your child to attend
before or after Kindergarten? Pittsford Recreation is excited to
offer a quality, fun, and safe recreational environment. Activities
include arts and crafts, creative play, story time, and playtime in
the gym or outside on the playground. Time is set aside daily for
lunch and snack. Each participant must bring his or her own lunch
and water bottle! The program is closed on school breaks, holidays
and days when Kindergarten in NOT in session. If you are in
need of care after 3:30pm our After School Program is open until
6pm for an additional fee. Pittsford Transportation will provide
busing to and from the center to your child’s school. Please contact
Pittsford Transportation to make busing arrangements. For more
information on this program or our drop-in option, contact Alix
at 248-6281.
Program is closed Jan 19 & Feb 16-20
The After School Program
Recreation Staff
111401-01 Mon-Fri
Jan 5-Mar 27 3:00-6:00pm
5 days a week
111401-02 Mon-Fri
Jan 5-Mar 27 3:00-6:00pm
3 days a week (or fewer)
Ages 5-13
Fee: $387
Fee: $276
Spiegel Center
Are you in need of a recreational after school program for your
child to attend once the school day has ended? The After School
Program provides a quality, fun and safe recreational environment
for your child, ages 5-13. Activities include arts and crafts, free play,
quiet time and playtime in our gym or outside on our playground.
A daily snack is provided. The program is closed on school breaks
and holidays, however it is open on school scheduled half days.
Fun Camps and Fun Camp Days are available for children to
attend on school breaks and holidays (registration and additional
fees are required). Please contact Alison at 248-6287 to discuss
drop-in options or for more information regarding the program.
Program is closed Jan 19, Feb 16-20
Parents Night Out
Recreation Staff
111404-01 Fri
Ages 5-13
Mar 6
6:00-9:00pm Fee: $20
Spiegel Center Rm 105
This program is intended for parents to have a safe and affordable
place to leave their children while they enjoy an evening out.
Children will watch a featured movie and participate in various
activities themed around the film. The program fee includes a
slice of pizza and beverage for dinner. Space is limited so register
early!
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org
Game Show Mania: Fun Camp Day
Recreation Staff
111401-04 Mon
Jan 19
8:30am-5:30pm
Fee: $15
(After School Participant Fee)
111401-05 Mon
Jan 19
8:30am-5:30pm
Fee: $30
Ages 5-13
Spiegel Center Rm 105
Looking for something fun and exciting for your child to do
on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Join the Town of Pittsford
Recreation Department for a day full of our versions of popular
television game shows! Please send your child with a lunch and
an afternoon snack. Please have your child dressed for outdoor
weather. Register early as this program does fill quickly. For more
information on Fun Camp please call Alison at 248-6287.
February Fun Camp: Imaginarium
Recreation Staff Supervisor
111403-01 Mon-Fri
Feb 16-20
8:30am-5:30pm
Fee: $105
Ages 5-13
Spiegel Center Rm 105
Looking for something fun and exciting for your child to do over
Presidents’ Week Recess? Join the Town of Pittsford Recreation
Department for a week full of imagination! Participants will be
participating in a variety of activities and games that will require
creativity and out of the box thinking. On Monday at 10:00am,
we will be having a visitor from the Rochester Museum and
Science Center. This individual will be giving a presentation on
energy! On Wednesday we will be going on the field trip (details
TBA). On Thursday, we will be having a visitor at 10:00am to
give us an overview of animation and how cartoons are made!
Please send your child with a lunch and an afternoon snack daily.
Please have your child dressed for outdoor weather. Register
early as this program does fill quickly.
American Red Cross –
Babysitter’s Training
Domenic Danesi, American Red Cross Instructor
111405-01 Sat
Jan 10
9:00am-3:00pm
Fee:$85
111405-02 Sat
Feb 7
9:00am-3:00pm
Fee:$85
Ages 11-15
Spiegel Center Rm 102
This course is designed to provide youth (Ages 11-15) who are
planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to
safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This
training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn
how to develop a babysitting business; keep themselves and others
safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care
and basic first aid. Each student will receive an American Red
Cross Babysitter’s Kit and a certificate stating they successfully
completed the program. Students are required to provide an
email address that certificates can be sent to. Please bring a
brown bag lunch.
Safety First for Children
Domenic Danesi, American Red Cross Instructor
111406-01 Sat
Mar 14
9:00-11:00am
Fee: $25
Ages 6-12
Spiegel Center Rm 102
This program equips children ages 6-12 with the knowledge
about home alone safety and accident prevention. Participants
will learn how to answer the phone and front door safely, basic
first aid, become aware of potential household hazards and much
more. Participants will go home with a house rules sheet to
complete with their family. Participants will role play strangerdanger scenarios to learn how to stay safe. The program will end
with a 15 minute question and answer period to ensure each child
leaves knowing what to do to stay safe!
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org First Aid for Kids
EPIC Trainings, Instructor
111416-01 Sat
Mar 7
10:30am-12:00pm
Fee: $25
Ages 11-16
Spiegel Center Rm 201
Taught by EMT’s and Paramedics; this course teaches 11-16 year
olds the skills and techniques necessary to respond to a variety of
first aid related emergencies including: bleeding control, choking,
burns, care for sprains and breaks, and treatment for heat and cold
emergencies. To help participants better understand common
medical conditions that their friends may suffer from; we will also
cover the following: food allergies, diabetes, seizures and asthma.
Social Networking Safety
EPIC Trainings, Instructor
111415-01 Sat
Mar 7
9:00-10:30am
Fee: $25
Ages 8-14
Spiegel Center Rm 201
While a great resource of entertainment, many social networking
sites, text messaging or online gaming often put children at risk.
Through open discussions, group exercises, written materials and
video documentaries participants will be taught the importance of
being safe while networking.
Sweetheart Dance
Recreation Staff
111408-01 Fri
Feb 6
6:30-9:00pm
Child Fee: $17
111408-02 Fri
Feb 6
6:30-9:00pm
Adult Fee: $17
Ages 5-13
Spiegel Center Gym
Dance the night away at our annual Sweetheart Dance. Girls may
bring their father or that special someone such as a grandfather
or uncle as their guest. Music, refreshments and fun make this
event a memorable evening. A DJ will be playing music and
providing fun activities. For an additional fee a photographer will
be available to capture the memory with a keepsake photo. Don’t
miss out on this special night. Register early as space is limited.
Birthday Parties
Recreation Staff, Instructor
111414-01 Sun
11:30am-1:30pm
Fee: $175
Ages 3-12
Spiegel Center
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to celebrate your
child’s birthday? Choose from a variety of themed activities,
sports, and crafts for your child and his or her friends to enjoy
while celebrating their special day. Birthdays are hassle free when
you have a party with us! Your personal party host will lead
participants in various activities while you enjoy the fun. Leave
the planning and mess up to us!
All parties include a sheet pizza, decorated room, invitations, paper
goods, party host, lemonade, an hour of games in the gym and an
hour of activities in the party room for up to 15 children. Parties
must be booked at least one week in advance. An accompanying
adult must be present for the duration of the party.
Please contact Alison at 248-6287 for more information or to
schedule a party.
Register Online at
www.townofpittsford.org
Winter 2015 | 17
Finance & Business
Company Specific Reitrement Planning,
401 (k) management, and Benefit
Seminar
Whit Merrill CFP® , Instructor
121719-01 Thurs
Jan 15
6:00-7:30pm
No Fee
XEROX Employee Informational Class Regarding Benefits
121719-02 Thurs
Jan 22
6:00-7:30pm
No Fee
401(K) Active Management for Wegmans, RIT, University
of Rochester, Siemens, and New York State Employees
121719-03 Mon
Feb 9
6:00-7:30pm
No Fee
Retirement Income Planning for Kodak Employees/ Recent
Downsized and Retirees
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 205
This course will help employees of different local organizations
understand their benefits, plan for retirement, and manage
their 401 (k) plans. Xerox employees will discuss: investment
options for 401 (k), RIGP, and IRA; transitioning to new jobs
or retirement; and, how to invest in your 401k. The course for
Wegmans, RIT, U of R, Siemens, and NY State Employees.
Employees will help employees learn about IRA and 401 (k)
active advisory management before retirement. The course for
Kodak current employees and recent retirees will cover: krip/
cash balance options; SIP; financial planning; and changes to
company paid health and dental care for retirees.
Registration is required.
Downsizing in Today’s Market
Robert Opett, ABR, CBR, Instructor
120935-01 Thu
Feb 12
Ages 18 and up
7:00-8:15pm
No Fee
Spiegel Center Rm 201
This class will show participants who are experiencing a life
change (such as loss of a job, disability, loss of a spouse, or simply
becoming “empty nesters”) how to properly downsize their single
family residence in today’s real estate market. Staging, pricing, and
updates will be discussed to obtain the maximum profit in the
shortest amount of time for the Seller. Discussion will include
strategies and options such as reverse mortgages. Participants
will also learn tips on vacation purchases both within the US and
abroad. Discussion will include mortgage options, benefits of
Buyer agency, pitfalls, inspections, and certain legal issues.
Registration is required.
DIY Retirement Planning Workshop
Thomas Mulford, CLTC, LTCP, Instructor
121717-02 Wed
Jan 7
7:00-8:00pm No Fee
Ages 55 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 202
This is a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Workshop session to simplify
your retirement planning process by providing the tools you need
to build your own retirement plan. The process is simplified by
breaking down your needs into three categories: (1) your Paycheck
needs, (2) your Playcheck, and (3) a Protection Plan. We will show
you how to detail the plan and how to guarantee your Paycheck is
funded for the rest of your life. Then, we work on your Playcheck
and your Protection Plan. This method provides you the Peace of
Mind that your Retirement Plan will last your lifespan, and is not
subject to market valuations and interest fluctuations.
Registration is required.
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Estate Planning
and Tax Saving Ideas
New!
Thomas Mulford, CLTC, LTCP, Instructor
121722-01 Wed
Jan 14
7:00-9:00pm
No Fee
Ages 60-75
Spiegel Center Rm 202
Case Studies are used in this session to provide you with some
ideas to maintain your Estate value, increase your Estate and/or
provide Tax-Free Deferred Income.
Cost Basis from Term Life insurance premiums can be used to
provide Tax-Free annuity income.
Survivorship or Joint Life products can be used to increase Estate
value when financed by placing qualified money in variable
products and using Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to
finance the Joint Life Policy efficiently.
Combination Life Insurance Long Term Care products can leverage
your cash to give a benefit or return all premium if not used.
Registration is required.
Long Term Care Planning Seminar
Thomas Mulford, CLTC, LTCP, Instructor
121709-01 Wed
Jan 21
7:00-9:00pm
No Fee
Ages 45 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 202
AARP Long-Term Care Seminars are designed to educate members
to fully understand the risk and consequences for Long Term Care.
At a time when people are increasingly worried about providing care
services for themselves, their spouse or other family members, this
planning can ease the worries of a long-term disability. Participants
will learn how to design an affordable plan to minimize the burden
to their families, their own income and their retirement portfolio.
Special programs such as the NY State Partnership for Long Term
Care will be discussed. AARP membership is not required.
Registration is required.
Medicare and the Affordable Care Act
Mike Chabalik & Patrick Kelly, Instructors
121715-01 Wed
Jan 14
6:30-8:30pm
No Fee
Ages 55-64
Spiegel Center Rm 102
This program is a one night class that will deal with the
complexities of Medicare. The class will also address the usage
of private insurance to cover medical expenses not covered by
Medicare - also known as Medigap coverage. The class will
discuss the challenges that long term care expenses can have on
someone’s assets and the various types of long term care insurance
available to protect them. Finally, the class will include a section
on the Affordable Care Act, describing how it works in New York.
Registration is required.
Savvy Social Security Planning
for Boomers
Mike Chabalik & Patrick Kelly, Instructors
121703-01 Wed
Feb 25
6:30-8:00pm
No Fee
Ages 40 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 102
After being told for years that Social Security is “going broke,”
baby boomers are realizing that it will soon be their turn to collect.
The decisions you make now can have a tremendous impact
on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive over your
lifetime. This one night course will answer many questions you
have including, will Social Security be there for you to receive?
How much can you expect to receive? When should you apply?
How can you maximize your benefits? How do you best coordinate
them with other retirement income sources?
Registration is required.
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org
How to Buy Your First Home
Robert Opett, ABR, CBR, Instructor
120948-01 Thu
Mar 19
Ages 18 and up
7:00-8:15pm
No Fee
Spiegel Center Rm 201
Learn how to navigate the process of buying a home-whether
it is the first time or you are a move-up buyer ready for a great
refresher. We will cover mortgages, inspections, and negotiations.
Participants will learn the Ten Mistakes People Make when
Buying a Home. Save money and find the home of your dreams!
Registration is required.
Facts about Divorce in NYS
BJ Mann, Instructor
120918-01 Thu
Feb 5
7:00-9:00pm
Fee: $10
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 101
There is little that is more stressful than the potential ending of a
marriage. There are many decisions to be made and worries about
how things will turn out. Making decisions during an emotionally
traumatic time can be confusing, scary and overwhelming. This
program will provide facts and clarify myths about child support,
spousal maintenance, property distribution and other aspects of
divorce. It is useful to anyone exploring this process as well as
counselors, human resources managers, clergy, financial planners
and other service providers.
Women and Wealth
Gregory Herbison, Instructor
121712-01 Thu
Feb 26 7:00-8:00pm
No Fee
Ages 25 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 205
It’s Time to Take Charge of Your Finances. Has a change in your
situation put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your family’s
wealth? Please join us for an informative seminar that will help
you in your new role. We’ll discuss key components of both long
and short term planning and the building blocks you’ll need to
help create an effective strategy. Come to learn, to ask questions
and to join with other women who are learning how to take charge
of their financial life.
Registration is required.
Key Life Decisions: Are You Prepared?
Dale Rehkopf II, CFP, Instructor
121714-01 Tue
Jan 13
6:30-8:00pm
No Fee
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 101
This course details the inter-connected financial, tax, and legal
aspects of key life decisions. Discussions will cover timely tax
planning, recent changes in the estate tax laws and gaining a
deeper insight into maximizing social security benefits.
A panel consisting of a Certified Public Accountant, an Estate
Planning Attorney, and a Certified Financial Planner will distill
the complex nature of these key life decisions.
Registration is required.
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org Register Online at
www.townofpittsford.org
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Martial Arts for Youth-Introductory
James Creighton & Pete Reminicky, Instructors
Children’s White Belt Class
110303-01 Tue
Jan 6-Mar 24 5:45-6:15pm
Fee: $99
110303-02 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 25 5:45-6:15pm
Fee: $99
110303-03 Tue & Wed Jan 6-Mar 25 5:45-6:15pm
Fee: $149
Ages 5-15 Spiegel Center Gym
Designed strictly for new students and current white belts. Our
program of the martial arts is an “education-based” curriculum;
where character building, leadership skills, goal setting and
constant and never ending improvement all play vital roles. This
means that in addition to learning traditional techniques of the
martial arts, children are also taught the importance of respect,
self-confidence, self-esteem and anger management. We strive to
provide each student with a positive image on how they behave
in the dojo (training hall), home, and school. The introduction
program is designed to prepare each student for their yellow belt
training, so that they can further their martial arts training in our
year round colored belts program. Students are allowed to sign up
for more than one night to advance their training if desired. For
more information visit www.cgjny.com.
No class Feb 17-18
Martial Arts for Youth-Advanced
James Creighton & Pete Reminicky, Instructors
Children’s Yellow & Orange Belt Class
110303-04 Tue
Jan 6-Mar 24 6:15-7:00pm
Fee: $119
110303-05 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 25 6:15-7:00pm
Fee: $119
110303-06 Tue & Wed Jan 6-Mar 25 6:15-7:00pm
Fee: $179
Spiegel Center Gym
Children’s Green Belt & Above Class
110303-07 Tue
Jan 6-Mar 24 7:00-7:45pm
Fee: $119
110303-08 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 25 7:00-7:45pm
Fee: $119
110303-09 Tue & Wed Jan 6-Mar 25 7:00-7:45pm
Fee: $179
Ages 6-15
Spiegel Center Gym
COLORED BELTS ONLY. This advanced martial arts for kids
program is a continuation of training after completion of Level
I introduction to the martial arts for children program. Students
signing up for this program must have already achieved their
yellow belt in Goshin Jutsu. After building a basic foundation
of the martial arts in the introduction program, students in the
advanced program are seeking to further their training by learning
different colored belt requirements within the curriculum. The
main emphasis in this program is to focus on the concept of
“constant and never ending improvement”. It is our goal to help
students follow through to the rank of black belt and eventually
advanced study in the adult curriculum. For more information
visit www.cgjny.com.
No class Feb 17-18
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Martial Arts for Adults
James Creighton, Instructor
120303-01 Tue
Jan 6-Mar 24 7:45-8:45pm
Fee: $119
120303-02 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 25 7:45-8:45pm
Fee: $119
120303-03 Tue & Wed Jan 6-Mar 25 7:45-8:45pm
Fee: $179
Ages 16 and up
Spiegel Center Gym
The adult program is for anyone who wants to learn how to defend
himself or herself and gain confidence in a positive and enthusiastic
training atmosphere. We focus our training on developing each
individual to their own personal best, by enriching their lives
with all of the unique benefits that the martial arts, (Goshin
Jutsu) has to offer. We teach this self-defense oriented martial
arts class emphasizing the interaction of the striking arts with the
jujitsu arts. Our program is year round and allows each student to
advance up the ranks to black belt. For more information please
visit www.cgjny.com.
No class Feb 17-18
Little Ninjas Karate
James Creighton & Pete Reminicky, Instructors
110328-01 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 28 11:00-11:30am
Fee: $99
Ages 3-5
Spiegel Center Gym
The Little Ninjas program has a detailed curriculum that focuses
on improving pre-school and school aged children’s basic motor
and listening skills. These skills will help your child enter society
with a more confident and enthusiastic outlook. They will become
better students at school and better listeners at home. We believe
the time between the ages of 3 and 5 are the most important years
of a child’s character development. Our program will enhance
positive development in a fun and motivating way. What better
way to spend quality time with your child than interacting with
them in our program!
This program will also help prepare your child for the children’s
white belt program. In our Little Ninjas classes, we make learning
fun and educational. Our goal is to help your child be the best
they can be!
No class Feb 21
Total Body Fitness
James Creighton & Pete Reminicky, Instructors
120373-01 Sat
Jan 10-Mar 28 11:45am-12:15pm
Fee: $99
Ages 16 and up
Spiegel Center Gym
Our Total Body Fitness classes are designed to give you a
complete workout that will keep your heart rate elevated to a fat
burning state throughout the entire session. Although each class
lasts only 30 minutes, the intervals of ‘all-out’ intensity are the key
in making your body respond, and therefore ultimately create your
results. In your 30 minutes of interval training you will be working
at maximal load on each station. You will be performing many
different exercises that are fun, challenging and definitely not
boring. The classes also combine different plyometric, body weight
and resistance band training exercises. These sessions have been
carefully designed to maximize results through the combination
of both anaerobic (strength) and aerobic (conditioning) activities.
These movements will keep your muscles in a state of perpetual
confusion, in which they will constantly be forced to adapt and
grow.
No class Feb 21
Martial Arts for Women
Tracy Maggio & Debbie McIlhagga, Instructors
140303-01
1 class/week
Fee: $39
140303-02
Unlimited classes/week
Fee: $69
140303-03
Instructors/Unlimited
Fee: $49
Mon
Jan 5-Mar 23 6:00-7:30pm
Rm 210
Wed
Jan 7-Mar 25 6:00-7:30pm
Rm 210
Sat
Jan 10-Mar 28 9:15-10:45am
Rm 210
Ages 13 and up Speigel Community Center
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
Learn martial arts in a non-macho atmosphere. Have fun. Get fit
and flexible. Reduce stress. Increase your concentration and selfconfidence, and in the process you will acquire real fighting skills.
Experienced black belts teach the traditional elements of karate,
including kata, kicking, punching, and weapons. Since this is a
school for women only there is emphasis on self-defense against
attacks in real life situations. Beginners welcome at all classes.
No class Jan 19, Feb 16-21
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Yoga for a Healthy Back
New!
Alicia Barnes, Instructor
140378-01 Mon
Jan 5-Mar 23 6:15-7:15pm
Fee: $65
140378-02 Wed
Jan 7-Mar 18 6:15-7:15pm
Fee: $65
140378-03 Mon&Wed Jan 5-Mar 23 6:15-7:15pm
Fee: $120
Ages 16 and up Spiegel Center Rm 205
Hula Hoop
Barb Manchee, Instructor
120353-01 Wed
Jan 7-Feb 11 3:45-4:45pm
Fee: $60
120353-02 Wed
Jan 7-Feb 11 5:30-6:30pm
Fee: $60
Ages 16 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 209
No class Feb 9
You may have heard of Hoopnotica Hula Hooping on Good
Morning America, Dr. Oz or other TV shows. Come find out
what all the fun and excitement is all about. The Hoopnotica
certified instructor will have adult-size exercise hula hoops (or you
may bring your own) that you can use to strengthen core muscles
and tone the entire body, enhance balance and reduce stress. This
fun cardiovascular workout will help burn calories, gain strength,
and lift spirits.
Yoga for Kids
Debbie McVean Aerobics
Improve your health and fitness with a vinyasa style yoga class
taught by Sports Chiropractor and Yoga Instructor, Dr. Alicia
Barnes. This class will focus on increasing core strength, flexibility,
and spinal stabilization to correct poor posture and promote
overall health and well-being. This class is for all levels of yoga,
including those trying yoga for the first time.
Marie Quinton, Instructor
110306-01 Thu
Jan 8-Feb 5
1:30-2:15pm
Fee: $75
110306-02 Thu
Feb 12-Mar 19 1:30-2:15pm
Fee: $75
Ages 3-6
Spiegel Center Rm 211
This class is designed to meet the needs of your child’s development
physically, mentally and emotionally. Through a form of child’s
play, your child will learn the benefits of breathing exercises and
yoga poses that will be explored with a variety of animal poses
using music and story-telling.
No class Feb 19
Zumba
Michelle Medina, Instructor
140314-01 Wed
Jan 21-Mar 18 7:45-8:45pm
Fee: $60
Ages 15 and up Spiegel Center Dance Studio
Do you love to dance? Do you love the sounds of Latin and
International beats? Would you love to burn 500 calories in a single
hour? Then you’ll love Zumba! Zumba is a Latin fitness dance
class that combines dances such as Salsa, Meringue, Cumbia,
Samba, Raggaeton and Hip-hop, and mixes it with aerobic moves
to create a fun exercise experience!
No class Feb 18
Debbie McVean, Instructor
Jan 5-Mar 28
120304-01 1 class
Fee: $5
120304-02 ANY 5 classes
Fee: $25
120304-03 ANY 24 classes
Fee: $45
120304-04 ANY 36 classes
Fee: $65
120304-05 Unlimited classes
Fee: $75
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri
9:15-10:25am
Sat
8:30-9:40am
Mon & Thu
6:05-7:15pm
Ages 14 and up
Spiegel Center Gym
Take that first step towards achieving your cardiovascular and
weight-bearing goals! Come join us for a challenging, yet easyto-follow workout. Great fun! Great music! The 70-minute
total body energizing class includes 40 minutes of high-low
aerobics followed by 30 minutes of floorwork focused on toning
the upper body, legs, hips, thighs, and abdominals. Bring your
own two 2-4 lb handweights and exercise mats. Instructor holds
Physical Education degree and has 30 years of fitness instruction
experience. Child Care is available through Pittsford Recreation
at an additional cost For more information about Child Care,
please call 248-6295. Drop by before any class and talk to Debbie
about participating in a free class!
No class Jan 19, Feb 16-21, Mar 6-7
Boot Camp
Penfield Sport & Fitness, Instructor
120342-01 Tue/Thu/Sat
Jan 13-Feb 21
Fee: $99
Tue & Thu
5:15-6:00pm
Sat
8:00-8:45am
Ages 18 and up
Penfield Sport & Fitness
This program is a total body workout. Classes include running
drills, steps, weights, and bands. Let the instructor boot you into
shape with different fun and challenging exercises. You will have
the option to only use your own body weight. Boot camp is only
available one time per year, per person.
Penfield Sport & Fitness is located at 667 Panorama Trail West
in Penfield.
Register Online at
www.townofpittsford.org
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Pittsford Nautilus
Andrew Schuler, Owner
140309-01 3 months
Fee: $99
12 months
Fee: $325
3 months w/ freeze policy
Fee: $149
12 months w/ freeze policy
Fee: $399
Mon-Thu
5:30am-9:30pm
Fri
5:30am-8:00pm
Sat
7:30am-5:00pm
Sun
9:00am-4:00pm
Ages 13 and up Spiegel Center Nautilus Area
The Pittsford Nautilus facility includes over 30 separate nautilus
exercises and free weights to develop strength and flexibility for the
entire body. Fitness equipment includes treadmills, computerized
bicycles, rowing machines, Stairmasters, elliptical trainers and
Schwinn Air-dynes for cardiovascular development. Individual
fitness programs are designed to meet your goals and objectives.
Visit us at www.pittsfordnautilus.com or call 248-6298 for more
information.
Meditation and Health
Usha Shah, Instructor
120329-01 Wed
Jan 7-Feb 4
10:00-11:15am
Fee: $50
120329-02 Wed
Feb 11-Mar 18 10:00-11:15am
Fee: $50
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 202
Meditation is one of the proven alternative therapies. More and
more doctors are prescribing meditation as a way to lower blood
pressure, help people with asthma breathe easier, relieve insomnia,
and relax with the everyday stresses of life. Meditation is a safe and
simple way to balance a person’s physical, emotional, and mental
stress. The class will focus on several meditation techniques while
learning to live from a heart based consciousness where calmness,
creativity, and peace can be experienced.
No class Feb 18
QiGong Exercises for Optimum Health
Usha Shah, Instructor
120346-01 Wed
Jan 7-Feb 4
11:30am-12:45pm
Fee: $50
120346-02 Wed
Feb 11-Mar 18 11:30am-12:45pm
Fee: $50
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 202
QiGong is a mind-body exercise and explores the connection
between the mind, body, and spirit. Its gentle movements stretch
and strengthen muscles, improve balance and flexibility, and
reduce inflammation in joints. This movement helps to improve
the circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the body and
helps to remove toxins. The session will include slow, controlled,
gentle movements that are easy to learn with emphasis on posture
and deep breathing.
No class Feb 18
Discover Your Human Design
New!
Bonnie Schwartzbauer, Instructor
120377-01 Wed
Jan 14
12:00-3:00pm
Fee: $40
Spiegel Center Rm 201
120377-02 Mon
Feb 9
6:00-9:00pm
Fee: $40
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 101
Human Design is a “new” personal assessment tool to identify and
understand the personal energy signature. In this introductory
class, participants will learn how to read their Human Design
to discover their life role and how to gracefully, powerfully, and
magically navigate life from their true, authentic self. The class
includes lecture, discussion, and activities. Participants who
provide their birth date, location, and time prior to the class
will receive their Human Design chart at the time of the class.
All participants will receive a handout with the Human Design
keynotes.
Busy Mom’s Guide
to an Organized Life
New!
Rubiena Duarte, Instructor
120379-01 Sat
Jan 10
10:00-11:30am
Fee: $15
120379-02 Sat
Feb 7
9:30-11:00am
Fee: $15
120379-03 Tue
Jan 20
9:00-10:30am
Fee: $15
120379-04 Tue
Feb 10
6:00-7:30pm
Fee: $15
Spiegel Center Rm 101
120379-05 Wed
Mar 4
9:00-10:30am
Fee: $15
120379-06 Wed
Mar 25
6:00-7:30pm
Fee: $15
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 102
Have you found yourself more than once in the past month
chatting to your friends and the conversation always includes how
busy you are, how you never find time in the day for everything
you need to do and how you wish you were more organized?
These 2 hour workshops are for busy moms like yourself where
you will leave with time map exercises to put into place at home,
ideas on how to find “you time”, organizational tips you can use
every day, and a free organizing booklet. I guarantee you will
have relevant, helpful organizing information that you can use
immediately to improve the quality of your daily life.
Managing High School
with A LOT Less Stress
Paula Bobb, Instructor
140363-01 Wed
Feb 25
7:30-8:30pm
Fee: $15
Ages 13 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 202
Stress can be helpful, deadlines can spur one to action, requirements
can provide structure and purpose. Stress can also be one’s
undoing. It can prevent students from thinking clearly, focusing
easily, doing well on tests or college entrance exams. It can result
in procrastination on assignments or college applications, and
block one from succeeding in spite of knowledge and ability.
Come to this hands-on class and release stress and anxiety with
EFT: Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as “tapping”.
This is an opportunity for students and parents to not only learn
a very effective and efficient stress-release technique, but to also
experience some benefits right away.
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Home & Garden
Remodeling Your Kitchen
Peter Rees, Instructor
120701-01 Thu
Feb 12
6:30-9:00pm
Fee: $15
Ages 18 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 101
Are you planning to remodel your kitchen? Learn how to plan an
efficient kitchen, what to look for in kitchen cabinets, the pros and
cons of re-facing versus new cabinets, the advantages of different
types of countertops, flooring, sinks and lighting. Learn the
elements of basic kitchen design and the best order of having your
remodeling work done. Bring all your questions to be answered by
a kitchen specialist.
Music & Theater
Private Piano Lessons
Beth Werner, Instructor
140501-01 Fri
Jan 9-Mar 6
3:00-3:30pm
Fee: $170
140501-02 Fri Jan 9-Mar 6
3:30-4:00pm Fee: $170
140501-03 Fri Jan 9-Mar 6
4:00-4:30pm Fee: $170
140501-04 Fri Jan 9-Mar 6
4:30-5:00pm Fee: $170
140501-05 Fri Jan 9-Mar 6
5:00-5:30pm
Fee: $170
140501-06 Fri Jan 9-Mar 6
5:30-6:00pm
Fee: $170
140501-07 Fri Jan 9-Mar 6
6:00-6:30pm
Fee: $170
140501-08 Fri Jan 9-Mar 6
6:30-7:00pm
Fee: $170
140501-09 Fri Jan 9-Mar 6
7:00-7:30pm Fee: $170
140501-10 Fri Jan 9-Mar 6
7:30-8:00pm
Fee: $170
Ages 5 and up
Spiegel Center Rm 202
An experienced and fun teacher will instruct on how to begin
enjoying playing the piano. You will learn the basics of piano and
music theory. Each student will progress as far as they are able
during the 8-week session.
No class Feb 20
Preschool
Melody Kids
Brenda Lincoln, Instructor
111301-01 Fri
Jan 9–Feb 6
10:00-10:45am
Fee: $30
111301-02 Fri
Feb 13-Mar 20 10:00-10:45am
Fee: $30
Ages 1-3 with an adult
Spiegel Center Rm 202
This class is created for young children to explore the world of
music. They will sing, dance, play simple instruments such as egg
shakers, bells and rhythm sticks all while using their imagination.
Join Miss Brenda for this fun musical program.
No class Feb 20
Preschool Adventures
Sherry Murray, Instructor
111314-01 Wed
Jan 7-28
10:00-11:00am
Fee: $50
111314-02 Wed
Feb 4-Mar 4
10:00-11:00am
Fee: $50
Ages 2-5 with an adult
Spiegel Center Rm 205
Preschool Adventures is a unique class that is designed as a
non-stressful way for children to be introduced to the preschool
experience. Each week is centered on a theme. The class begins
with a story to introduce the children to that day’s lesson. Often
we have finger-plays or a song at this time as well. Then the child
and their adult will rotate through 4-5 tables which contain age
appropriate crafts and activities. Everything is open ended and
creative, as well as relates back to the day’s theme. We close with
a large motor activity and the goodbye song. Students will be
able to practice listening to a teacher, following directions, and
using classroom materials in a fun environment with their parent
present. Please wear sneakers and a smock or old clothes.
No class Feb 18
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Pittsford Senior Citizens
Pittsford VanHuysen Senior Center • 3750 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone (585) 248-6235 • Dolores DeCoste, Director
All exercise, dance and fitness classes are free to Pittsford residents, and $3.00 for non-residents. All are welcome!
PITTSFORD SENIOR CITIZENS is sponsored by the
Town of Pittsford, Department of Senior Citizens, for retired
residents or those 50 years of age and over. There are NO fees
for membership. The Pittsford Senior Center is open Monday
through Thursday, 9:00am-3:30pm, and Friday 9:00am-2:00pm.
We hope you will come and spend time with us either by joining
one of our programs, or just stopping in to meet your friends or
make new ones. Our monthly newsletter is available at the Senior
Center; those wishing to have the newsletter mailed are asked to
contribute $6.00 per year to help defray postage.
Weekly meetings are held on Tuesdays at the Senior Center
unless otherwise noted. Members bring a sandwich for lunch at
12:00pm (special meals are announced in advance). Dessert and
beverages are provided. Donations are accepted to help defray
operating expenses. Lunch is followed by a program presentation
after which members may stay to play cards and other games until
3:30pm.
CRAFT GROUP
Meets each Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm to work on crafts to
decorate for events and donate to different local charities, or you
can bring your own project.
LUNCH CLUB 60 NUTRITION PROGRAM
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Lunch is served at 12:00pm.
The Nutrition Program offers an opportunity to share in a hot
meal, partake in social activities, and maintain a quality of life that
older adults age 60 or over so richly deserve. Suggested donation
for this lunch is $3.00 per person. This program provides nutrition
screenings, assessment, education and counseling to help older
participants meet their health and nutrition needs. We will
provide transportation to and from the Pittsford Senior Center.
Please call 248-6235 to make a lunch reservation and/or sign up
for transportation.
MEN’S AND LADIES’ GROUP
Pittsford Senior Citizens sponsors a Men’s and Ladies’ Group
that meets the second Friday of the month, September through
June. Social hour starts at 9:00am, with a guest speaker at 9:30am.
All are welcome!
SQUARE DANCING with Jerry Carmen
Jerry teaches the basics of square
dancing including a mixture of
traditional and modern styles.
Fridays, 1:30pm-2:30pm.
LINE DANCING
with Will Herzog
Beginner
Class
meets
Wednesdays
from
9:0010:00am. Advanced Class
meets Wednesdays from 10:0011:00am. Fun, entertaining,
and a great source of exercise!
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ZUMBA GOLD CLASS with Lisa Valcore
Classes meet Mondays & Thursdays, 10:30-11:15am. Exercise that’s
fun, easy, and effective – no dance or exercise experience needed for
this Latin inspired dance fitness program! Modified for the active
older adult or beginner participant. Can be done on your feet or in
a chair.
TAI CHI with Donna Evevsky
Taught by the Arthritis Association on Thursday from 1:002:00pm. A gentle form of Tai Chi specifically developed for
people with arthritis. Improves balance, breathing and relaxation.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE
with Pat Rose
Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am.
This is a gentle motion exercise program to keep your joints
flexible.
YOGA-FIT FOR SENIORS
with Donna Kawczynski
Mondays, 11:10am-12pm & Fridays, 9:009:50am. Come try this ancient form of
body rehabilitation called yoga. Yoga helps
to regain strength, tone and flexibility in
a nurturing, gentle atmosphere. Learn
techniques that help to reduce stress and ease
your mind, all while strengthening your body.
NIA: MIND-BODY-SPIRIT FITNESS
with Rhonda Wright
NIA: Non-Impact Aerobics. Classes meet Mondays 9:0010:15am. Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a mat or towel
for floor stretching. NIA is a whole-body approach to fitness that
encompasses the dance arts, the martial arts, and the healing arts.
BALANCE CLASS
Our Instructor is Dr. Ron Wood, owner of Clover Physical
Therapy, PC. Every third Thursday of the month 1:45-2:30pm.
Exercises to help improve strength, mobility and/or balance can
help you stay active and prevent falls.
FELDENKRAIS METHOD
EXERCISE CLASS
First two Wednesdays of each month at 11:15am. Improves
posture, coordination, flexibility and suppleness. Moreover,
Feldenkrais alleviates pain by minimizing physiological and
psychological stress associated with restricted functions. Our
instructors are Staffan Elgelid PT, GCFP, Ph.D. and Fred
Onufryk, MS, PT.
FREE EUCHRE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS
Mondays, 12:30-2:00pm, with Instructor Janet
Learn how to play Euchre and make new friends.
Wagner.
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
Join us on Tuesday, March 17, at 12:00pm when we are all “Irish
for the Day.” Chef Julie Donnelly will prepare a delicious Irish
lunch for us. Irish music entertainment by Cathy McGrath of
“Teakettle Music” will follow lunch. Cost is $8.00 per person.
Call 248-6235 to make a reservation.
FREE AARP TAX PREPARATIONS
NEW YEAR’S PARTY
At the Pittsford Senior Center, Fridays, February 6-April 10.
Free, quality volunteer run assistance and preparation service that
can transmit your return directly to the IRS. Please call 248-6235
after January 12 to make an appointment.
At the Pittsford Senior Center at 12:00pm on Tuesday, January
6. Cost is $10.00 per person. Food comes from Chen Garden
Chinese Restaurant, with the menu to include Mixed Vegetables,
White Meat Sesame Chicken (not spicy), Chicken Lo Mein,
White & Fried Rice, and Rainbow Sherbet with a Fortune
Cookie. Music performance follows lunch. Please call 248-6235
to make your reservation.
EUCHRE PARTY
At the Pittsford Senior Center Saturday, January 17 • 12:004:00PM • $5.00 per person. Refreshments served. High Score &
Door Prizes. Bring your friends! Please call 248-6235 to make a
reservation.
www.pittsfordyouthservices.org
PYS is a unique and important resource for the Pittsford
community. We are a not-for-profit human service
agency that provides Free & Confidential social work and
counseling services to youth, ages 5 to 21 years old and their
families, who live, attend school, worship, or work in the
Town of Pittsford.
Staff consists of New York State Licensed Social Workers
(LMSW’s). Services are provided at all Pittsford School
District buildings, St. Louis School and the PYS office.
Our programs and services include:
• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Prevention Education
• Parent Education
To learn more, call or write to us at:
Elderberry Express
Senior Citizen Center
(585) 248-6237
Need to get out of the house?
Call Elderberry Express!
Elderberry Express provides transportation to
the senior citizens of Pittsford for the following:
• Pittsford Senior Meeting - Tuesdays
• Shopping at Wegmans & Pittsford Plaza
-Wednesdays
• The individual’s choice: any weekday doctor,
dentist, bank, friend, beauty salon, etc.
(585) 248-6299
or by e-mail at [email protected]
A donation per trip is appreciated
but not required.
Spiegel Community Center, Room 208
Volunteer Drivers Needed
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Pittsford Community Library
24 State Street, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 249-5481
www.townofpittsford.org/library • Follow us:
Library Hours - Mon-Thu 9:00am-9:00pm • Fri 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm • Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Bingo Night @ the Library
Tuesday, February 17th
7:00-8:00pm, Fisher Meeting Room
Enjoy old-fashioned fun with
your family and friends.
For all ages. No registration required.
From Our Children’s Librarians
Jeanne Steinbrenner and Peg Tyler
Join us on Feb. 7 for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Now in its fourth year, this annual
event is held nationwide to encourage parents and caregivers to bring children to the library
on a regular basis. We’ll have a special family program to celebrate. See you there!
From our Tween & Teen Librarian
Katie Procious, Young Adult Librarian
Prepare for college entrance by taking a practice test at the library.
Tests are facilitated by Chariot Learning. Registration begins one month before the test date.
SAT Practice Tests:
Monday, January 19. Fisher Meeting Room, 10:00am-2:00pm. Registration required.
Saturday, February 14. Fisher Meeting Room, 10:00am-2:00pm. Registration required.
ACT Practice Test:
Saturday, March 21. Fisher Meeting Room, 10:00am-2:00pm. Registration required.
If you are looking for ways to fulfill your community service requirement,
look no further! Our Teen Community Service Hour is the second
Tuesday of every month in the Teen Place. Registration is required.
Adult Programming News
Mary Ann Clark, Adult Programs Librarian
Warm up at the library by attending one of our programs!
We offer book groups, computer classes, knitting
workshops, movie nights, live music and lectures on
history, the arts, social media, current events, and more.
Invite your friends and neighbors, and join us at the
library this winter.
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Pittsford Parks
Department
34 East Street • Pittsford, NY 14534 • 248-6495
King’s Bend Park Lodges
Hold Your Special Occasion At King’s Bend Park
The park, designed for family and neighborhood use, features two enclosed lodges and restrooms. Open lawns, shaded areas, picnic facilities, walkways,
playground facilities and park benches are located alongside the North and South ponds. Amenities for both lodges include, electric fireplace, furnace,
ceiling fans, picnic tables and benches, sinks, stoves, refrigerators and coat closets. For more information please contact Julie Donnelly at 248-6280.
Online Reservations:
King’s Bend Park Lodge Fees:
• Available at www.townofpittsford.org
Click on “Make a Facilities Reservation”
Reservation Packets are available:
• Spiegel Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave.
• Pittsford Town Hall, 11 S. Main St.
• Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St.
• South Lodge - Accommodates 50 people
Residents $100.00 • Non-residents $200.00
• North Lodge - Accommodates 99 people
Residents $125.00 • Non-residents $250.00
Additional Pittsford Parks & Open Spaces
Geese landing at King’s Bend Park
Soccer field at Great Embankment Park
Port of Pittsford Park
22 North Main St.
2 acres
Thornell Farm Park
480 Pittsford-Mendon Rd. 27 acres
Copper Beech Park
14 State St.
.1 acres
Great Embankment Park
631 Marsh Rd.
12 acres
Isaac Gordon Nature Park
3450 Clover St.
118.5 acres
Habecker Fields
34 East St.
6 acres
Hopkins Park
5 Barker Rd. 9.6 acres
Hiking trail at Isaac Gordon Nature Park
Register Online At: www.townofpittsford.org Lock 62 and Erie Canal Trail
3195 Monroe Ave. 19 acres
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PR SRT STD
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
Pittsford, NY
Permit No. 33
This brochure is printed on recycled paper.
Candlelight Night
Tuesday, December 2
4:00-9:00pm
Nutcracker Ballet
Saturday,
December 13
1:00pm and 7:00pm
Sweetheart
Dance
Friday, February 6
6:30-9:00pm
12 th Annual
Pittsford Triathlon
Sunday, June 7
Registration
is open!
Tentative Mailing Date for Upcoming Spring 2015 Brochure: Week of March 1