5k Rec Run and Community Yard Sale

Fall is here, which means... it's time for our 2nd Annual 5k Rec Run and Walk, which will be held on 9/13!!!
This year we are lucky enough to be able to incorporate the beautiful new Recreation Path into our 5k. Registration will be from 7:30-8:45 at the Recreation Field and we will begin our race at 9:00 on the Beebe Road (transportation provided to race start.)

On the same day we will be holding a community yard sale at the Rec from 9-4!
Tables are $10 for sellers and pre-registration is required! (setup begins at 8:30)
Buyers are welcome from 9-4 for $1/adult, children 12 and under are free. All proceeds are to benefit the Recreation Department and our community activities.

Donations for the Rec's table are currently being accepted.

Please call Meghan at 868-2493 or shoot her an e-mail at meghan_swantonrec@yahoo.com!

Pig & Poker

Tomorrow's forecast calls for "Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon. High 69F. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a half an inch." What a perfect day for an indoor Poker Tournament!!! Our Pig & Poker Tournament with Catamount Poker will be held tomorrow, July 18, at Franklin County Field Days.

Our schedule will be as follows:

Registration 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Pig Roast: 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Game Begins 12:10p.m.
Buyin $100.00 and $10.00 entry fee
No Rebuys,One Add on

All levels of players are welcome, you never know, tomorrow could be your lucky day!

Please contact Dave from Catamount Poker with any questions at 309-2212 or visit www.catamountpoker.net for more information.

Enjoy your weekend and we hope to see you there.

Soccer Registration

Registration for fall Soccer, ages itty bitty - 6th grade, will take place on 7/22 from 5-7 pm at the Rec Building. We are located at 16 Jewett Street, at the ball fields.

Hope to see you then!

Nature Photography

This Saturday, July 12, we will be holding a Nature Photography Course at the Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge. Photographer Kris Jarrett will teach participants the beauty of photographing in nature and the techniques to create incredible pictures with both digital and film cameras.
The course runs from 10-3 and participants are asked to bring their own lunch. The class is $25 for 5 hours of instruction.
Interested individuals are asked to e-mail or call the Rec as soon as possible so that we can get a head count.

Visit Kris Jarrett's website here!

New Colors for the Rec!

Next time you stop at the snack bar take a peek in the window and check out the new YELLOW Walls!!! We have been painting the inside of the Rec, as well as touching up the outside. We hope you like it!

Our Next Sweatshirt Order

The popular Swanton Recreation Sweatshirts are going to be ordered again in July! Orders will be due July 17th to the Rec. Order forms may be found at our website, http://swantonrec.org/, on the home page.

Summer Camp

We are still accepting Summer Camp Registration!

Our first camp will be our Nature Camp from July 7-10, 8am-1pm; and our second camp will be our Recreation Camp from July 13-17 from 8am-12pm.

Each camp costs $75 and includes snacks (also lunch for Nature Camp)

A brochure and registration info may be found here, under the "Summer Camp" link http://swantonrec.org/Schedule.html
Hope to see you there!

Yoga and Pilates Classes

The Rec will now be offering yoga and pilates classes!

Yoga for Stress Reduction will be focusing on calming the mind and increasing strength and flexibility. We will be moving at a moderate pace and working on postures, breathing work, and meditation. (Monday 5:30pm-6:45pm, Wednesday 6:00pm-7:15pm)

Mat Pilates will help to develop core body and abdominal strength, increase flexibility and improve posture. We will be using exercises designed by Joseph Pilates to focus on the body working as a single unit to correct its asymmetries and to bring the body back into complete balance. (Monday 7:00pm-8:00pm)

With both classes please bring a Mat or Blanket and wear clothing that is non-restrictive and allows for easy movement.

Classes will be $10/class or 4 session for $35, what a deal!! Classes will begin on July 6th and will be held at the Swanton Senior Home.
Please call the rec at 802-868-2493 to sign up.

Welcome!!!

In an effort to expand how we reach the public, Swanton Recreation is going technical. This blog will be a space for readers to follow what's happening at the Rec and what's coming up in the near future.

We hope you enjoy following us as we dive head first into the world of blogging!