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Friday March 31, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - March
Through her Basic Pilates class, Kelly is introducing students to Buff Bones®, a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health, which leverages bone-strengthening and balance techniques along with Pilates, functional movement, strength training and therapeutic exercise. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the program strives to improve posture is safe for those with osteoporosis. 
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Yoga - Yoga - Friday
This yoga class provides light hearted instruction in breathing techniques, alignment and body awareness in a friendly, community atmosphere.   This is a beginning level class appropriate for those who are new to yoga, returning to a practice or those with a beginner's mind. Those with injuries or physical limitations will be assisted in finding safe and comfortable adaptations. The emphasis is on Basic Floor poses, along with some standing poses and final relaxation; this is not a power or Vinyasa class. Yoga offers the opportunity to learn to better manage stress, improve concentration, flexibility and balance. 
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Youth Theatre Production* - *Youth Theatre Production - Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
Explore the world of musical theatre by performing in a collaborative production with the Foot in Mouth Players of Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. Fridays 4-5:30 pmStart Date: January 13, 2022  15 weeks +  Dress rehearsal will be Thursday, April 27 2023 from 4:00-6:00pm.Performances  will be Friday 4/28 & Saturday 4/29 at 7 pm and Sunday 4/30 at 2 pmInstructor: Frank CaccettaLocation: Community Center Cafeteria
 
Saturday April 1, 2023
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Teen Night - Teen Night 4/1/23
 
Monday April 3, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Easter Egg Hunt 4/3/23 - Easter Egg Hunt 4/3
Philipstown Recreation Department Invites You to Our Spring Easter Egg Hunt!Monday, April 3rd, 10:30-11:30amPreK to Third Grade Hunters Are Most Welcome *THIS IS A FREE EVENT**You must register your child in advance of the event. No drop-ins!!Please note: We will also be opening up The Learning Center preschool for families to come and tour the space – our teachers will be here, too! We have a few openings left this Fall, so join us!
 
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM    Basketball Skills and Drills - Basketball Skills and Drills
Come each week and work on your basketball skills. This is a drop in program, you do not need to pre-register!
 
Friday April 7, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Youth Theatre Production* - *Youth Theatre Production - Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
Explore the world of musical theatre by performing in a collaborative production with the Foot in Mouth Players of Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. Fridays 4-5:30 pmStart Date: January 13, 2022  15 weeks +  Dress rehearsal will be Thursday, April 27 2023 from 4:00-6:00pm.Performances  will be Friday 4/28 & Saturday 4/29 at 7 pm and Sunday 4/30 at 2 pmInstructor: Frank CaccettaLocation: Community Center Cafeteria
 
Monday April 10, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Intermediate Pilates - Intermediate Pilates - March
This program will delve a little further into the exercises, and intensity will be increased for more advanced individuals. It is recommended participants bring their own yoga mats.
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Culinary World Tour* - Culinary World Tour*
Tempt your taste buds with delicious dishes from around the globe.  Each week we’ll “visit” a different country and try our hand at preparing favorite recipes. 
 
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM    Girls on the Run - Girls on the Run -- Spring 2023
 Girls on the Run comes to Hudson Valley once again this Spring!Please register for this program at www.girlsontherunhv.org. Thank you!
 
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM    Basketball Skills and Drills - Basketball Skills and Drills
Come each week and work on your basketball skills. This is a drop in program, you do not need to pre-register!
 
Tuesday April 11, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Raise the Barre - Raise the Barre - March
Join Cecily at the Barre each Tuesday morning, as we look to transform ourselves into lean, strong and healthy beings. Cecily will guide you through a rigorous line-up of yoga, ballet and pilates-inspired exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles), as we combine high reps with small range-of-motion movements.*Equipment Needed: water, towel, mat and light hand weights.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Zumba - Zumba - March
These easy routines alternate fast and slow rhythms, which in addition to providing a good cardio workout, tone the muscles, sharpen the mind - and put a smile on your face!
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Color & Style Class - Spring Color & Style Class
Instructor: Dana HammondThis class aims to be both educational and entertaining! You will learn about the trending colors of Spring 2023, this year's current fashion trends, as well as makeup and skincare trends for spring.  You will find out how to incorporate the new colors and trends into your wardrobe and lifestyle.  If you enjoy socializing and learning how to look your best in a relaxed environment, this class is for you! Open to all students (new and returning)  
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 11 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 11 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 11 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court C
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Senior Art Class - Senior Art Class - Tuesdays Spring
The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 11 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 11 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 11 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court C
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Afternoon Adventure Chess Club - Beginner Chess Club*
Philipstown Recreation is now offering Chess programs after school this Spring!Beginner Chess Club Come join us for beginning Chess instruction, and play. We'll learn the basics of the game, and play for an hour each week.Grades K-2Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4Chess Club This program is for those who already know the basics of chess. Join us each week and we'll spend the hour competing against one another in the world's favorite strategy game.Grades 3-5 Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    First Steps into Fashion Sketching* - First Steps into Fashion Sketching*
Let's learn how to sketch the human form and then get inspired from different time periods to dress them. It's your first glimpse of some of the most inspiring time periods in fashion history.Grades K-5 Instructor: Mae Lambing GrunbergLocation: Community Center Art Studio
 
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet Tuesday April
Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long. 
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Tuesday April
This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Afternoon Adventure Chess Club - Chess Club*
Philipstown Recreation is now offering Chess programs after school this Spring!Beginner Chess Club Come join us for beginning Chess instruction, and play. We'll learn the basics of the game, and play for an hour each week.Grades K-2Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4Chess Club This program is for those who already know the basics of chess. Join us each week and we'll spend the hour competing against one another in the world's favorite strategy game.Grades 3-5 Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Ballet for Adults - Ballet for Adults Tuesday - April
The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.  
 
Wednesday April 12, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Music & Me for Children - Music & Me - April
Program Instructor: Johanna AsherMusic class for ages 9 month -5 years. Come with your young child for a fun and engaging music time! Sing songs and learn about music together. The children will use egg shakers, rhythm sticks and other instruments during our classes. We will learn about moving to the beat of a song, and musical concepts are incorporated into the sessions: Listening for tone, slow, fast, high, low, etc. Most importantly, the kids will be engaged in singing, moving and enjoying the sounds around them.About the Instructor: Class is led by Johanna Asher, who recently returned to the area after sharing her music with young children in the Atlanta area.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Power to the Core - Power to the Core - March
Every Wednesday, join us for an hour filled with HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercises designed to strengthen core muscles. Class will also feature floor work, upper body strengthening and toning, and abdominal work as well. Burn calories and build muscle tone with this total body workout! This class is for women only.Equipment needed: light hand weights, towel, mat and water bottle.   
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Indoor Gaga* - Indoor Gaga K-5
Wednesdays 4-5:30 pm Instructor: Frank Caccetta Location: Community Center Gym A summertime favorite comes inside this winter!  If you’ve ever been to summer camp here you know what’s this is about- if not, think arena dodgeball where you can only hit the ball with your hand and you have to get your opponent below the knees. 
 
Thursday April 13, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 13 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 13 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Senior Art Class - Senior Art Class - Thursdays Spring
The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 13 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 13 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM    Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet Thursday April
Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long. 
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    MosaicsĀ for Children* - Mosaics
Let’s get inspired by Isaiah Zagar, Eric Carle etc. and create some fabulous collages and mosaics from different materials around us. Whether it's breaking the tile, cutting the paper or breaking some branches...bring your old small toy figurines or legos and we will put them into your artwork. This is a class where we will be using unconventional materials to be super creative.Grades K-5 Instructor: Mae Lambing GrunbergLocation: Community Center Art Studio
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Sports Sampler* - Sports Sampler
Participants will play a variety of indoor sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, and more!  A different sport will be featured each week.
 
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet Thursday April
Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long. 
 
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM    Girls on the Run - Girls on the Run -- Spring 2023
 Girls on the Run comes to Hudson Valley once again this Spring!Please register for this program at www.girlsontherunhv.org. Thank you!
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Thursday April
This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Ballet for Adults - Ballet for Adults Thursday
The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.  
 
Friday April 14, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - March
Through her Basic Pilates class, Kelly is introducing students to Buff Bones®, a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health, which leverages bone-strengthening and balance techniques along with Pilates, functional movement, strength training and therapeutic exercise. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the program strives to improve posture is safe for those with osteoporosis. 
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Yoga - Yoga - Friday
This yoga class provides light hearted instruction in breathing techniques, alignment and body awareness in a friendly, community atmosphere.   This is a beginning level class appropriate for those who are new to yoga, returning to a practice or those with a beginner's mind. Those with injuries or physical limitations will be assisted in finding safe and comfortable adaptations. The emphasis is on Basic Floor poses, along with some standing poses and final relaxation; this is not a power or Vinyasa class. Yoga offers the opportunity to learn to better manage stress, improve concentration, flexibility and balance. 
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Golden Barre Class - Golden Barre - March
It’s the anti-aging workout for active older adults who are looking to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. For our “Barre Tenders”, the barre (or in most cases for students – a chair) is used as a prop for balance, while performing low-impact exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles) combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. For our class: NO actual Barre is required, just a chair or a solid surface (table, countertop, etc). Please note, however: There is no seated work with this program, you will be standing for the duration of class.*Water, towel, and light hand weights are recommended -- but not required.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Youth Theatre Production* - *Youth Theatre Production - Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
Explore the world of musical theatre by performing in a collaborative production with the Foot in Mouth Players of Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. Fridays 4-5:30 pmStart Date: January 13, 2022  15 weeks +  Dress rehearsal will be Thursday, April 27 2023 from 4:00-6:00pm.Performances  will be Friday 4/28 & Saturday 4/29 at 7 pm and Sunday 4/30 at 2 pmInstructor: Frank CaccettaLocation: Community Center Cafeteria
 
Monday April 17, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Intermediate Pilates - Intermediate Pilates - March
This program will delve a little further into the exercises, and intensity will be increased for more advanced individuals. It is recommended participants bring their own yoga mats.
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Fit for Life for Seniors - Fit for Life - March
The use of light weights and gentle cardiovascular movements are combined to improve overall muscle tone and heart health.  Participants will enjoy fun music while working in a group exercise atmosphere of support in the Rec Center Gym.  Don't have any weights, now worries we can get creative with basic household items.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Culinary World Tour* - Culinary World Tour*
Tempt your taste buds with delicious dishes from around the globe.  Each week we’ll “visit” a different country and try our hand at preparing favorite recipes. 
 
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM    Girls on the Run - Girls on the Run -- Spring 2023
 Girls on the Run comes to Hudson Valley once again this Spring!Please register for this program at www.girlsontherunhv.org. Thank you!
 
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM    Basketball Skills and Drills - Basketball Skills and Drills
Come each week and work on your basketball skills. This is a drop in program, you do not need to pre-register!
 
Tuesday April 18, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Raise the Barre - Raise the Barre - March
Join Cecily at the Barre each Tuesday morning, as we look to transform ourselves into lean, strong and healthy beings. Cecily will guide you through a rigorous line-up of yoga, ballet and pilates-inspired exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles), as we combine high reps with small range-of-motion movements.*Equipment Needed: water, towel, mat and light hand weights.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Zumba - Zumba - March
These easy routines alternate fast and slow rhythms, which in addition to providing a good cardio workout, tone the muscles, sharpen the mind - and put a smile on your face!
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Color & Style Class - Spring Color & Style Class
Instructor: Dana HammondThis class aims to be both educational and entertaining! You will learn about the trending colors of Spring 2023, this year's current fashion trends, as well as makeup and skincare trends for spring.  You will find out how to incorporate the new colors and trends into your wardrobe and lifestyle.  If you enjoy socializing and learning how to look your best in a relaxed environment, this class is for you! Open to all students (new and returning)  
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 18 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 18 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Senior Art Class - Senior Art Class - Tuesdays Spring
The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 18 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 18 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Afternoon Adventure Chess Club - Beginner Chess Club*
Philipstown Recreation is now offering Chess programs after school this Spring!Beginner Chess Club Come join us for beginning Chess instruction, and play. We'll learn the basics of the game, and play for an hour each week.Grades K-2Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4Chess Club This program is for those who already know the basics of chess. Join us each week and we'll spend the hour competing against one another in the world's favorite strategy game.Grades 3-5 Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    First Steps into Fashion Sketching* - First Steps into Fashion Sketching*
Let's learn how to sketch the human form and then get inspired from different time periods to dress them. It's your first glimpse of some of the most inspiring time periods in fashion history.Grades K-5 Instructor: Mae Lambing GrunbergLocation: Community Center Art Studio
 
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet Tuesday April
Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long. 
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Tuesday April
This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Afternoon Adventure Chess Club - Chess Club*
Philipstown Recreation is now offering Chess programs after school this Spring!Beginner Chess Club Come join us for beginning Chess instruction, and play. We'll learn the basics of the game, and play for an hour each week.Grades K-2Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4Chess Club This program is for those who already know the basics of chess. Join us each week and we'll spend the hour competing against one another in the world's favorite strategy game.Grades 3-5 Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Ballet for Adults - Ballet for Adults Tuesday - April
The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.  
 
Wednesday April 19, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Music & Me for Children - Music & Me - April
Program Instructor: Johanna AsherMusic class for ages 9 month -5 years. Come with your young child for a fun and engaging music time! Sing songs and learn about music together. The children will use egg shakers, rhythm sticks and other instruments during our classes. We will learn about moving to the beat of a song, and musical concepts are incorporated into the sessions: Listening for tone, slow, fast, high, low, etc. Most importantly, the kids will be engaged in singing, moving and enjoying the sounds around them.About the Instructor: Class is led by Johanna Asher, who recently returned to the area after sharing her music with young children in the Atlanta area.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Power to the Core - Power to the Core - March
Every Wednesday, join us for an hour filled with HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercises designed to strengthen core muscles. Class will also feature floor work, upper body strengthening and toning, and abdominal work as well. Burn calories and build muscle tone with this total body workout! This class is for women only.Equipment needed: light hand weights, towel, mat and water bottle.   
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Indoor Gaga* - Indoor Gaga K-5
Wednesdays 4-5:30 pm Instructor: Frank Caccetta Location: Community Center Gym A summertime favorite comes inside this winter!  If you’ve ever been to summer camp here you know what’s this is about- if not, think arena dodgeball where you can only hit the ball with your hand and you have to get your opponent below the knees. 
 
Thursday April 20, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 20 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 20 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Senior Art Class - Senior Art Class - Thursdays Spring
The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 20 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 20 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM    Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet Thursday April
Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long. 
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    MosaicsĀ for Children* - Mosaics
Let’s get inspired by Isaiah Zagar, Eric Carle etc. and create some fabulous collages and mosaics from different materials around us. Whether it's breaking the tile, cutting the paper or breaking some branches...bring your old small toy figurines or legos and we will put them into your artwork. This is a class where we will be using unconventional materials to be super creative.Grades K-5 Instructor: Mae Lambing GrunbergLocation: Community Center Art Studio
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Sports Sampler* - Sports Sampler
Participants will play a variety of indoor sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, and more!  A different sport will be featured each week.
 
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet Thursday April
Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long. 
 
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM    Girls on the Run - Girls on the Run -- Spring 2023
 Girls on the Run comes to Hudson Valley once again this Spring!Please register for this program at www.girlsontherunhv.org. Thank you!
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Thursday April
This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Ballet for Adults - Ballet for Adults Thursday
The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.  
 
Friday April 21, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - March
Through her Basic Pilates class, Kelly is introducing students to Buff Bones®, a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health, which leverages bone-strengthening and balance techniques along with Pilates, functional movement, strength training and therapeutic exercise. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the program strives to improve posture is safe for those with osteoporosis. 
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Yoga - Yoga - Friday
This yoga class provides light hearted instruction in breathing techniques, alignment and body awareness in a friendly, community atmosphere.   This is a beginning level class appropriate for those who are new to yoga, returning to a practice or those with a beginner's mind. Those with injuries or physical limitations will be assisted in finding safe and comfortable adaptations. The emphasis is on Basic Floor poses, along with some standing poses and final relaxation; this is not a power or Vinyasa class. Yoga offers the opportunity to learn to better manage stress, improve concentration, flexibility and balance. 
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Golden Barre Class - Golden Barre - March
It’s the anti-aging workout for active older adults who are looking to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. For our “Barre Tenders”, the barre (or in most cases for students – a chair) is used as a prop for balance, while performing low-impact exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles) combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. For our class: NO actual Barre is required, just a chair or a solid surface (table, countertop, etc). Please note, however: There is no seated work with this program, you will be standing for the duration of class.*Water, towel, and light hand weights are recommended -- but not required.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Youth Theatre Production* - *Youth Theatre Production - Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
Explore the world of musical theatre by performing in a collaborative production with the Foot in Mouth Players of Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. Fridays 4-5:30 pmStart Date: January 13, 2022  15 weeks +  Dress rehearsal will be Thursday, April 27 2023 from 4:00-6:00pm.Performances  will be Friday 4/28 & Saturday 4/29 at 7 pm and Sunday 4/30 at 2 pmInstructor: Frank CaccettaLocation: Community Center Cafeteria
 
Saturday April 22, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Little Sluggers - Little Sluggers
Hit, throw and run all while having fun!  
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Spring Co-Ed Soccer - Spring Soccer Grades 1-2
Fall Soccer Director: Gerry LoughmanThis program allows players to learn, develop and participate in the game of soccer regardless of skill level. Each session will be comprised of guided drills and small sided games to encourage players to refine their skills and become better players. There will be no assigned teams in this program as teams will be assigned weekly, based on attendance and skill level. Players will receive a tee shirt that must be worn each week.  Players must wear shin guards.
 
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM    Spring Co-Ed Soccer - Spring Soccer Grades 3-5
Fall Soccer Director: Gerry LoughmanThis program allows players to learn, develop and participate in the game of soccer regardless of skill level. Each session will be comprised of guided drills and small sided games to encourage players to refine their skills and become better players. There will be no assigned teams in this program as teams will be assigned weekly, based on attendance and skill level. Players will receive a tee shirt that must be worn each week.  Players must wear shin guards.
 
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM    T-Ball - T-Ball
A great first step towards Little League!  Players are divided into teams to learn and play the game of baseball.  The teams will spend the first three weeks working on skills and drills with their respective coaches.  The final three weeks the teams will play instructional games based on their team's schedule. You will be notified by email of the time for the first week.  If you are interested in coaching, please contact us at 845.424.4618. 
 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Spring Co-Ed Soccer - Spring Soccer Grades 6-8
Fall Soccer Director: Gerry LoughmanThis program allows players to learn, develop and participate in the game of soccer regardless of skill level. Each session will be comprised of guided drills and small sided games to encourage players to refine their skills and become better players. There will be no assigned teams in this program as teams will be assigned weekly, based on attendance and skill level. Players will receive a tee shirt that must be worn each week.  Players must wear shin guards.
 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM    T-Ball - T-Ball
A great first step towards Little League!  Players are divided into teams to learn and play the game of baseball.  The teams will spend the first three weeks working on skills and drills with their respective coaches.  The final three weeks the teams will play instructional games based on their team's schedule. You will be notified by email of the time for the first week.  If you are interested in coaching, please contact us at 845.424.4618. 
 
Monday April 24, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Intermediate Pilates - Intermediate Pilates - March
This program will delve a little further into the exercises, and intensity will be increased for more advanced individuals. It is recommended participants bring their own yoga mats.
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Fit for Life for Seniors - Fit for Life - March
The use of light weights and gentle cardiovascular movements are combined to improve overall muscle tone and heart health.  Participants will enjoy fun music while working in a group exercise atmosphere of support in the Rec Center Gym.  Don't have any weights, now worries we can get creative with basic household items.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Culinary World Tour* - Culinary World Tour*
Tempt your taste buds with delicious dishes from around the globe.  Each week we’ll “visit” a different country and try our hand at preparing favorite recipes. 
 
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM    Girls on the Run - Girls on the Run -- Spring 2023
 Girls on the Run comes to Hudson Valley once again this Spring!Please register for this program at www.girlsontherunhv.org. Thank you!
 
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM    Basketball Skills and Drills - Basketball Skills and Drills
Come each week and work on your basketball skills. This is a drop in program, you do not need to pre-register!
 
Tuesday April 25, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Raise the Barre - Raise the Barre - March
Join Cecily at the Barre each Tuesday morning, as we look to transform ourselves into lean, strong and healthy beings. Cecily will guide you through a rigorous line-up of yoga, ballet and pilates-inspired exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles), as we combine high reps with small range-of-motion movements.*Equipment Needed: water, towel, mat and light hand weights.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Zumba - Zumba - March
These easy routines alternate fast and slow rhythms, which in addition to providing a good cardio workout, tone the muscles, sharpen the mind - and put a smile on your face!
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Color & Style Class - Spring Color & Style Class
Instructor: Dana HammondThis class aims to be both educational and entertaining! You will learn about the trending colors of Spring 2023, this year's current fashion trends, as well as makeup and skincare trends for spring.  You will find out how to incorporate the new colors and trends into your wardrobe and lifestyle.  If you enjoy socializing and learning how to look your best in a relaxed environment, this class is for you! Open to all students (new and returning)  
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 25 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 25 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Senior Art Class - Senior Art Class - Tuesdays Spring
The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 25 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 25 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Afternoon Adventure Chess Club - Beginner Chess Club*
Philipstown Recreation is now offering Chess programs after school this Spring!Beginner Chess Club Come join us for beginning Chess instruction, and play. We'll learn the basics of the game, and play for an hour each week.Grades K-2Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4Chess Club This program is for those who already know the basics of chess. Join us each week and we'll spend the hour competing against one another in the world's favorite strategy game.Grades 3-5 Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    First Steps into Fashion Sketching* - First Steps into Fashion Sketching*
Let's learn how to sketch the human form and then get inspired from different time periods to dress them. It's your first glimpse of some of the most inspiring time periods in fashion history.Grades K-5 Instructor: Mae Lambing GrunbergLocation: Community Center Art Studio
 
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet Tuesday April
Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long. 
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Tuesday April
This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Afternoon Adventure Chess Club - Chess Club*
Philipstown Recreation is now offering Chess programs after school this Spring!Beginner Chess Club Come join us for beginning Chess instruction, and play. We'll learn the basics of the game, and play for an hour each week.Grades K-2Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4Chess Club This program is for those who already know the basics of chess. Join us each week and we'll spend the hour competing against one another in the world's favorite strategy game.Grades 3-5 Start Date: 3/21/23 5 weeks no class 4/4
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Ballet for Adults - Ballet for Adults Tuesday - April
The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.  
 
Wednesday April 26, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM    Music & Me for Children - Music & Me - April
Program Instructor: Johanna AsherMusic class for ages 9 month -5 years. Come with your young child for a fun and engaging music time! Sing songs and learn about music together. The children will use egg shakers, rhythm sticks and other instruments during our classes. We will learn about moving to the beat of a song, and musical concepts are incorporated into the sessions: Listening for tone, slow, fast, high, low, etc. Most importantly, the kids will be engaged in singing, moving and enjoying the sounds around them.About the Instructor: Class is led by Johanna Asher, who recently returned to the area after sharing her music with young children in the Atlanta area.
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Power to the Core - Power to the Core - March
Every Wednesday, join us for an hour filled with HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercises designed to strengthen core muscles. Class will also feature floor work, upper body strengthening and toning, and abdominal work as well. Burn calories and build muscle tone with this total body workout! This class is for women only.Equipment needed: light hand weights, towel, mat and water bottle.   
 
Thursday April 27, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 27 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 27 at 1PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Senior Art Class - Senior Art Class - Thursdays Spring
The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 27 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court A
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Adult Pickleball - April 27 at 2PM-- Pickleball Court B
At long last, Philipstown Recreation is now offering indoor Pickleball sessions this Spring!Pickleball has become a popular sport and is known to most to as a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball on either an indoor or outdoor court that is the same size as a badminton court and a modified tennis net.How it works: Philipstown residents may reserve a court for $25 in one-hour time slots on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when the Rec Center gym has availability through the Spring (register for a court as you would for any program). This means you can rent a court for four people, two people, eight people -- it doesn't matter to us, so long as you have a system in place to rotate your extra players in. We will have some paddles and balls available for those who do not own equipment.*Please keep in mind: These are not competitive, regulation indoor courts! This is simply a fun, casual way to introduce the sport to the community and a truly fun way to exercise! If you are searching for a more competitive options, please research and explore additional regulation courts around the region.
 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM    Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet Thursday April
Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long. 
 
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM    Pre-Ballet - Pre-Ballet Thursday April
Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long. 
 
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM    Girls on the Run - Girls on the Run -- Spring 2023
 Girls on the Run comes to Hudson Valley once again this Spring!Please register for this program at www.girlsontherunhv.org. Thank you!
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Thursday April
This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Ballet for Adults - Ballet for Adults Thursday
The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.  
 
Friday April 28, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - March
Through her Basic Pilates class, Kelly is introducing students to Buff Bones®, a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health, which leverages bone-strengthening and balance techniques along with Pilates, functional movement, strength training and therapeutic exercise. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the program strives to improve posture is safe for those with osteoporosis. 
 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Yoga - Yoga - Friday
This yoga class provides light hearted instruction in breathing techniques, alignment and body awareness in a friendly, community atmosphere.   This is a beginning level class appropriate for those who are new to yoga, returning to a practice or those with a beginner's mind. Those with injuries or physical limitations will be assisted in finding safe and comfortable adaptations. The emphasis is on Basic Floor poses, along with some standing poses and final relaxation; this is not a power or Vinyasa class. Yoga offers the opportunity to learn to better manage stress, improve concentration, flexibility and balance. 
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Golden Barre Class - Golden Barre - March
It’s the anti-aging workout for active older adults who are looking to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. For our “Barre Tenders”, the barre (or in most cases for students – a chair) is used as a prop for balance, while performing low-impact exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles) combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. For our class: NO actual Barre is required, just a chair or a solid surface (table, countertop, etc). Please note, however: There is no seated work with this program, you will be standing for the duration of class.*Water, towel, and light hand weights are recommended -- but not required.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
 
Saturday April 29, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Little Sluggers - Little Sluggers
Hit, throw and run all while having fun!  
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Spring Co-Ed Soccer - Spring Soccer Grades 1-2
Fall Soccer Director: Gerry LoughmanThis program allows players to learn, develop and participate in the game of soccer regardless of skill level. Each session will be comprised of guided drills and small sided games to encourage players to refine their skills and become better players. There will be no assigned teams in this program as teams will be assigned weekly, based on attendance and skill level. Players will receive a tee shirt that must be worn each week.  Players must wear shin guards.
 
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM    Spring Co-Ed Soccer - Spring Soccer Grades 3-5
Fall Soccer Director: Gerry LoughmanThis program allows players to learn, develop and participate in the game of soccer regardless of skill level. Each session will be comprised of guided drills and small sided games to encourage players to refine their skills and become better players. There will be no assigned teams in this program as teams will be assigned weekly, based on attendance and skill level. Players will receive a tee shirt that must be worn each week.  Players must wear shin guards.
 
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM    T-Ball - T-Ball
A great first step towards Little League!  Players are divided into teams to learn and play the game of baseball.  The teams will spend the first three weeks working on skills and drills with their respective coaches.  The final three weeks the teams will play instructional games based on their team's schedule. You will be notified by email of the time for the first week.  If you are interested in coaching, please contact us at 845.424.4618. 
 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Spring Co-Ed Soccer - Spring Soccer Grades 6-8
Fall Soccer Director: Gerry LoughmanThis program allows players to learn, develop and participate in the game of soccer regardless of skill level. Each session will be comprised of guided drills and small sided games to encourage players to refine their skills and become better players. There will be no assigned teams in this program as teams will be assigned weekly, based on attendance and skill level. Players will receive a tee shirt that must be worn each week.  Players must wear shin guards.
 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM    T-Ball - T-Ball
A great first step towards Little League!  Players are divided into teams to learn and play the game of baseball.  The teams will spend the first three weeks working on skills and drills with their respective coaches.  The final three weeks the teams will play instructional games based on their team's schedule. You will be notified by email of the time for the first week.  If you are interested in coaching, please contact us at 845.424.4618.