When:  Two 6 week sessions

              Two class times: 5:30-6:30   &   6:30-7:30

Where: Somers Community Center

Cost: Fee: $30

Cardio Karate is the ultimate workout! It combines aerobics with kicks, 

strikes and defense techniques of karate. This very popular workout is not

only fun, BUT burns up to 800 calories per hour! So, challenge yourself to

get in the best shape of your life. Don’t be afraid to try it, the instructor will

work at a pace the participants can keep up to.
For more information call Instructor: Carol Covensky  @ Healthkick Karate

684-2554 or the Rec Office to register.

When: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:30-9:30 AM

Where: Healthkick, 71 Stafford Rd., Stafford

Cost: Fee: $40 every 6 weeks

Continuous program, you may join at any time.
All are welcome, and will be able to participate at their own pace in a relaxed comfortable, non-competitive environment. If improved fitness is one of your goals, don’t put it off, start now!
Call 763-8231.

When: Tuesday evenings 6:00 - 7:15 PM

Where: Somers Community Center

Cost: Fee: $48

Adults/Teens
6 week program that runs continuously and may be joined at any time.
 
A gentle flow of Yoga suitable for beginners and experienced students.

Classes include warm-ups, postures, yoga breathing techniques

and a period of deep relaxation. Instruction is thorough and down to earth

with demonstrations and assistance provided as needed.

Bring a blanket or yoga mat and come share the many benefits of Yoga.
Instructor: Diana Ricci     Please call the Rec Office to register for this class.

When:  Continuous running program

Where: Healthkick Karate

71 Stafford Rd.
RT. 190- Just past the Big Y
Stafford Springs

Cost: $50 per month
(unlimited classes per week)

In addition to the classes offered at the Recreation Center in Somers, Healthkick invites Somers residents to their

Stafford Springs facility at discounted prices. You must mention that you are signing up through the
Rec. Brochure.

Ages 4-5
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5 PM

Ages 6-10
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6 PM

Ages 11-Adult
Monday, Tuesday, &
Thursday 6-7:30 PM
 
Instructor- James Covensky

Learn the traditional Korean martial art that combines sharp, strong angular movements with graceful and free flowing circular

motions to produce a harmonious marriage of beauty and power. Through its discipline students improve character, self-confidence

 and assertiveness, along with physical conditioning and flexibility. The school’s founder and director of Healthkick Tae Kwon Do,

 Professor James Covensky, has been practicing in Martial Arts for over 30 years and has attained the rank of 6th degree Black Belt.

 He is assisted by his wife Carol.   Carol is only the third woman in the AUDCDA to attain the rank of 4th degree Black Belt. If you would

 like further information on the instruction offered by Healthkick, you may contact Jim or Carol Covensky at 684-2554. Please register at the

 Rec Office for this course.

When:     

7:00 - 8:30 PM (Thurs.) 

Where: Somers Community Center

Cost: : $8

These will be a series of informal talks about antiques by  Carol Falkowski a local antique dealer from Somers about collecting, identifying and decorating in your home.  Want to learn more about antiques and have fun doing so?  Then this seminar series is for you! Bring items to class that you want to identify.

When: Continuous program

Where:  399 Springfield Rd.

Cost: $4 per lesson plus a small cost for firing materials

Instructor: Gail Lilley
Offered in a cheerful, smoke-free studio.
Classes consist of one primary and two smaller seasonal projects.

 For more info call Gail at 749-3045

When:  7:00-8:30 PM  April 30

Where: MBA Classroom to be announced

Cost: $5

Speaker: : Eric White

No matter what your income is, there are techniques: you can use to pay for your children’s college education!   You need to know where to look for scholarship information and how to maximize savings and investments toward paying for college. You will learn how to pay for all, part , or none of the college cost, depending upon what you decide you can afford.  Take advantage of the over 22.3 billion in education dollars.

When:  Grades 5-8   Fridays 4:30-6:00 PM (introductory)

Adults: Saturdays 9 – 10:30am (intermediate)

6 weeks    Somers Community Center Gym

Start Date: March 19, 20   End Date: April 20, 21  

Fee: $45 - Somers residents   $50 - Out of Town

Instructor: Peter Sauer   hfcfencer@hotmail.com

Class minimum - 4   Class maximum - 10

Due to prior commitments of the instructor, this program has commenced before the distribution of this flyer. You may still enroll in the Fencing programs at a reduced rate due to the missed classes.

Introduction to fencing provides a student with the basic guidance needed to undertake the exciting sport of fencing. Students learn footwork, attacks, defense and history. The last class provides students with the forum to test their skills against their classmates. Equipment is provided. Please call the Recreation Department with any questions. Intermediate classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 – 10:30. Students must have taken the Introductory/beginner class or have had prior fencing experience to participate in this class.

When: Evenings – Dates will be set up with participants

Where: Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

              3 Weymouth Rd., Enfield    

Cost: $115

Open to both Youth and Adults

6 weeks/ 12 sessions twice a week

Program begins in late January, call 745-2408 for information

Fee:  $115 (you must mention the Somers Rec. Guide and live in Somers to get this price)

This is an excellent program for High School Baseball and Softball players to prepare for the upcoming season.  Adults can gain a wide range of health and athletic benefits as well.  This performance enchancing program will increase your core central body strength through the use of the stability ball, hand weights, medicine weight balls, etc..  You will learn exercises to do at home as well as at the Health Center.  See improvement in balance and body awareness, total body strength and flexibility.

When:   This program will return in the fall

Where: Somers Recreation /Community Center

Cost: $28

Instructor:  Zoltan Nemeth

Learn the various basic chords and strums and lay down the foundation for future development!  Limited to the first 5 sign-ups.

 It is recommended that the students have their own guitar.  A few extra ones might be available.(indicate when signing up if you need one).

Please contact the Rec Office to register.

When: 7:00-9:30 PM   Dates will be arranged with the participants

Where: SHS: IBM, PC Computer Room

Cost: $18

This spread sheet package is a member of the Microsoft office 2000 Suite.  The following topics will be discussed: 

Starting, using tool bars, exiting, modifying an existing worksheet.  Changing data, saving, adjusting column width,

using AutoFill, copying , moving and clearing cell entries, using AutoSum, using edit, changing fonts, numeric format,

adding borders and shading, changing, page setup.

Please call the Rec Office to register for this course.

When: 7:00-9:30 PM   Dates will be arranged with participants

Where: SHS, IBM, PC Computer Room

Cost: $18

Instructor:   

This spread sheet package is a member of the Microsoft office 2000 Suite.  The following topics will be discussed:  Starting, using tool bars,

exiting, modifying an existing worksheet.  Changing data, saving, adjusting column width, using AutoFill, copying moving and clearing cell entries,

using AutoSum, using edit, changing fonts, numeric format, adding borders and shading, changing, page setup.

Call  the Rec Office @ 763-8231 to register.

When: Day:  Monday, January 26, 2004

Time:  7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

 Offered one night each month (depending upon enrollment)  

 Fee: $18

 SHS, IBM, PC Computer Room 

 Class Min: 6  Max: 12

 Instructor:  Jean Mandirola

 Please contact the Recreation Office to pre-register

 for this course.

 This word processing package is a member of the

 Microsoft Office 2000 Suite. The following topics will

 be addressed in this seminar:  Getting started (using

 toolbars, exiting), Creating a document (opening

 moving insertion point, deleting text), Formatting a

 document (indenting text, fonts, multiple formats,

 margins, tabs, spacing), Using word writing tools

 (spell  check, thesaurus, AutoCorrect).  If time

 permits the instructor will discuss intermediate

 topics.

When: Monday, April 26, 2004 

Time:  7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

SHS, IBM,PC Computer Room

Fee: $18 

Class Min: 6  Max: 12

Instructor:   Jean Mandirola

Call the Recreation Office @763-8231 for additional dates and to

pre-register for this course.

Pre-requisite:  The intro to Word course or a good working 

knowledge of Word.

This seminar continues with more advanced topics in

Word 2000 for windows.  The following topics will be

addressed:  Find specific text, Replace specific text,

Copy within document, copy from one document to

another, create and format tables, create charts,

inset pictures, add headers and  footers, add page

numbers and print specific pages.

When: 7:00-9:30 PM   Dates to be arranged at the convenience of the participants after registration

Where: SHS:  IBM, PC   SHS Computer Room

Cost: $18

This helpful course will help you   learn how to use your home computer to better manage your

finances and check book.

Please call the Rec Office to register for this course.

The Internet- 

Everything you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask…

Instructor: Pat Broer

Date(s): Wednesdays in April; no May classes  

Session I         Class Min: 6  Max: 16

Time: 7 - 9pm

Fee: $20

Session II to begin after completion of Session I

In just one evening you will find out just what the Internet is and what it can do for you.  

• How to:  Connect, surf and search.
• Send and organize e-mail
• Add favorites and bookends
• Know if it is a hoax
• How to Google

Please register with the Recreation Office for this course. 

You may also email Pat Broer @ PBROER@LINCON.COm with any questions.

When: Sunday, March 30

Where: McCann Family Farm

Cost: Free, but call 763-8231 to register

Recommended for adults and children 8 and older.  

If you have an interest in wild birds and want to learn more about our feathered friends please join our expert guide on an outing of bird watching.  They  will take you to different habitats to look and listen for birds and learn how to identify them. Binoculars are optional.  May be muddy so boots are recommended. 

When: Mondays   8:3O-10:15 PM 

             Thursdays 8:30-10:15 PM

MBA Gym.

Fee:  $10 ($25 for non-residents)

For fun & exercise come down and play pickup basketball. Times and days are subject to change,

please call the Recreation Office @ 763-8231 for more information.

Please register and pay at the MBA gym.

When: Continuous

Where: Held at Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness in Enfield

Cost:

.  This is an 8 week program meeting once a week to do group exercises.  This class incorporates the use of light weights, exercise bands and balls.  The exercises can be done standing or sitting in a chair.  We focus on all areas of the body.  This is a wonderful way to keep your body strong and add years to your life.  The saying “Use it or lose it” applies to all ages.  Contact Michele Martin at 745-2408 for information.  Proof of Somers residency allows you to obtain a discount for the program.

When:   Continuous program: Adults and Teens : Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM 

             Senior citizens on Mon. afternoons. @ the Senior Center

Where:  Adults and teens: Integrity Martial Arts Studio.  Seniors: Somers Senior Center- Battle St.

Cost: $30 per 6 weeks

Adult & Youth Classes are offered at Integrity Martial Arts   (Located in the Scitico Market Plaza) call 749-5632 for more information.
Traditional Chinese Tai Chi exercise is now popular throughout the world and can be done by anyone. The benefits of this beautiful                                                                                                                                                  exercise are many. The participants will experience improvement in strength, coordination and circulation.

Where:  Somers Community Center

5 classes on alternating weeks  Beginning January 23rd

Friday evenings.  Adults and/or Child Gr. 6 and up

Time: 7:00-9:00 PM

Fee: $45 per adult or $65 combined adult/ Child

Want some good old-fashioned therapy?  Now is the time to learn some basic quilting techniques, such as

Hand-quilting, applique or patchwork to mention a few.  Make a calendar, seasonal pillow, wall hanging or

maybe.....that family heirloom quilt?  The class will be an on-going 5 week session that meets on alternate

Friday evenings.  Please call Rose Menard for Supply list and information at 749-9567

Please register with the Recreation Office for this course.

When: (4/7, 5/5, 6/2, 9/15, 10/13)

Somers Community Center

7:00-9:00PM

Instructor: Eric Weiss, MBA

Fee: $5

Are you stressed out about what’s happening to your investments and retirement

funds?  Have you lost part of your nest egg?   Learn to take the emotion out of investing

and avoid common pitfalls while implementing a strategy that can help you meet your goals.

The course will focus on the fundamentals of investing: stocks; bonds; mutual funds; annuities;

tax treatment; asset allocation; setting goals; evaluating performance. 

Please pre-register with the Recreation Office for this seminar.

When:  Continuos , Tuesdays  7:30 – 9:15 PM

Where:  Windmere School in Ellington

Cost:  $10 for Somers residents

Co-ed volleyball is played every Tuesday night in Ellington and Somers residents are welcome to join.  Call 870-3118 for registration information.

When:  , Tuesdays 8:15-10:00 PM

Where:  MBA Gym

Cost:  $8

Come play a classic and ageless game.  Get ready for the baseball and softball season and have a great time with your friend.  For more info contact Rusty Ficara at 604-8349

Players may join at any time, just come down to the gym and have fun!.  Open to all ages!

Location:  6 Mulberry Lane,  Somers 

Class size: max 10 (I already have 5 so don’t wait to register!! Space is limited!)

Session Day: Friday, January 16th

Time: 7pm to Midnight!!!       Fee: $8.00

Instructor: Deb Stone,   Creative Memories Consultant     

Email: debstone@macconnect.com  860-749-5871 

Five uninterrupted hours to work on your album making project and get 

caught up on all those Fall and Holiday photos!  Get them into your 

album while the memories and emotions are fresh in your mind!  Includes 

demonstration, CropTalk handout full of tips and ideas and a gift for 

all attendees!  Space is limited!

When:  Tuesday and/or Wednesday evenings   June - September

Where:  Somers: Field Road Park

Cost:   No Charge

The Recreation Department is organizing an adult coed beach court volleyball league for this summer.

Play will begin on the sand volleyball courts at the Somers Recreation Park on Field Road in June.

We will have new nets, new sand and dividers between the 2 courts. If you are interested in playing

as an individual or would like to enter a team, please contact the Recreation Office @ 763-8231.  

When:   May - August

Where:  Somers Field Road Park 

Cost:  team fees

The Somers Parks & Recreation Co-Ed Softball League begins its 17th season of play this May through August.

We are looking for an individual to coordinate the league. If you are interested in this position, playing as an

 individual or submitting a team please call the Recreation Office @ 763-8231.

When:   Dates: Beginning in May (weather permitting)

Weekday evenings and/or Saturdays

Where: Tennis Courts: Field Road Park, Somers 

Cost:  

Instructor: Russ Bombard of the Enfield Tennis Center

Please contact the Recreation Office for up to date days and times.

Spring tennis clinics will be offered to all skill levels and will cover proper stroke

 techniques, grips, footwork, and strategy for singles and doubles play.

Racquets are available, but if you have a racquet, bring it along. "Tennis combines

the fat burning benefits of aerobic exercise with the health and strength building benefits

 of interval exercise.  The demands of tennis literally mirror the stresses of life in a

dynamic way." Jack Groppel, PhD, LGE Sport Science

When:  Wednesdays:  4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 9/8, 10/6

              7 – 9pm 

Where:  Somers Community Center

                Instructor: Eric Weiss MBA

Cost: Fee: $3

May of us are too busy these days to take prudent steps to adequately protect ourselves and our

families from financial disaster.  Ask yourself: how would my family get by if I suddenly became disabled

and couldn’t work or if I died prematurely?  Learn the basics of life and disability insurance, why you need a will

and how to make sense of your employer-provided benefits. Budgeting, saving and investing will also be discussed.

Please pre-register with the Recreation Office for this course. 

When: Morning and Evening Sessions                                  

Instructor:  Deb Stone, Creative Memories Consultant

Where:  6 Mulberry Lane, Somers   Class size: min 2 max 10

EVENINGS:
Thursday, April 8th  7-10pm
Wednesday, May 12th 7-10pm
Friday, June 18th  CROP TIL MIDNITE! 7pm-12pm
MORNINGS:
Thursday, April 15th  8:30-11:30am
Wednesday, May 19th 8:30-11:30am 

Tuesday, June 8th 8:30-11:30am         

Spring into action and come to a workshop! Take the 

opportunity to work uninterrupted on your albums at these scheduled 

dates. Your family and friends will be grateful that you did when they 

see their pictures and memories preserved safely in your albums. All 

workshops include a demonstration, use of cropping tools and idea 

books. You also receive a Croptalk and customer gift at each workshop.  

Call Deb Stone, Creative Memories Consultant for more info 860-749-5871.

Cost:  $8 per workshop

Dog Obedience Classes:

When:  Classes will resume in the spring of 2004.

Where: Field behind Somers Senior Center

Cost:  TBA

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?  Sign up and learn the right way to get the best out of your dog and you his owner. 

Classes will be grouped according to age of dog and beginner and intermediate levels. We will be setting up as many classes as there is

interest.  This course will help you and your dog, young or old, understand each other better.

Please call the Rec Office to register for this worthwhile class.

When: Tuesday evenings 7:30 – 8:30 PM

             Wednesday mornings   9 – 10am

Where: Somers Community Center Gym

Cost: Fee: $68 / 4weeks

Adults/Teens
Stay fit, have fun and learn the hottest new trend in fitness.  Relax and

dance your tensions away.  All bellies welcome to join the class.

Bellydancing is for everyone regardless of size, shape or age. 

Please wear loose fitting clothes to the first class.

Instructor will provide a list of necessary items for dancing at the first class.

Please register at the Recreation Office for this program.  You may also contact

CHistoryGirl@aol.com or call 763-4195 for more information.

When:  For adults and High School students:

               Thursday 4:15 – 5:15  $160

                                 5:50 – 6:30  $160

                                 7:00 – 8:30  $175      Continuous 6 week sessions  

For youth and adults: Saturdays 9:30 – 11:30  $50  

Studio B Classes for younger students: Saturdays  9:30 – 10:15  $25/class

Where:  Sandra Wakeen Studio, Somers

Youth & Adults: This class is for the focused student who wishes to develop their art skills

in the academic tradition.  Techniques and exploration are combined in a studio environment.

Studio B:  This class will be used for the younger student who wishes to indulge in the creative

process.  We will use a variety of materials. 

For more details, to register and a studio visit, please call Sandra @ 763-4565.

Location: 6 Mulberry Lane, Somers    

Session Day: Friday, February 6

Class size: min: 2 max: 10 (Space is limited!)

Time: 7pm–9:30pm   Fee: $25.00

 

Additional or material fees: Tape runner adhesive is available for $6.75 
if you don’t have one.
Instructor: Deb Stone, Creative Memories Consultant
Email: debstone@macconnect.com   860-749-5871 
 
Are you working on albums for your kids? This class is all school 
related borders to help make those albums go together quicker!  Buses, 
backpacks, rulers, computers, lunch bags etc.  Great fun for those kids 
pages!  All materials included, you just need to bring your adhesive 
tape runner.  Fun, fast and easy…a great jumpstart for a beginning 
album maker.  
 

 

Location:  6 Mulberry Lane, Somers    

Class size: min:  2  max: 10  (Space is limited!)

Session Day:   Tuesday, April 27th 7-10:30pm            

Fee:  $50

Adults only

Mom's are Flowers in the Garden of Life! What will you give your 

special Mom, Grandmother, or Mother-In-Law for Mother's Day? At this 

class you will create a one-of-a-kind 7x7 keepsake album that 

celebrates your love for Mom. Bring 24 photos. All other materials are 

included: album in your color choice, album pages, stickers, paper, 

pen, adhesive and motherly quotes and inspirations. You don't need to 

be "creative"! Follow along with the sample or deviate as you wish. 

Call Deb Stone, Creative Memories Consultant for more info 860-749-5871.

When: 6 weeks - beginning April 16^th – May 21st      

Fridays  6:30 – 7:30pm

Where: Somers Community Center Auditorium

Fee: $65/couple

Wouldn’t you like to “really” learn how to dance?  The Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot and

Swing are just some of the dances you and your partner will be able to learn in this

fantastic, extremely popular class.  Not only is it fun, it’ll be a nice evening out with

your partner.  Certified ballroom instructors will guide you along the way whether

you have two left feet or some previous experience.

Please call the Recreation Office to register for this class.

This will be the final Ballroom Dance session until the fall; register early

to insure your space!

Location:  Somers Community Center 

Session Day: Tuesdays     10 sessions

Start Date:  Feb. 3, 2004    End Date: April 6, 2004

Time: 6 – 7:30 pm   Fee:  $12/wk   

Class size: min: 8   max: 15

Instructor:  Ana Popielnicki 

Email:  anapop@cox.net                         _    

SIMPLE STEPS PROGRAM – 10 Weeks to getting control of your life! 

The premise of the program is to eventually create permanent better lifestyle “habits” from small increments of change on a daily basis.  The concept of the 10-week workshop is to follow four new basic healthy living steps each week, one from each category:  NUTRITION, FITNESS, HOME ORGANIZATION, and SELF/SPIRIT. 

Simple Steps founders – Lisa Lelas, Linda McClintock and Bev Zingarella (“the Guilford Girls”) have had their program featured in Oprah and the Today Show.  It is primarily geared to women (although men are welcome), and participants are encouraged to set goals, de-clutter, de-stress and live healthier, through simplifying their lives and organizing a life plan.

When: (4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 9/15, 10/13)

Where: Somers Community Center

7:00-9:00PM

Instructor: Eric Weiss, MBA

Fee: $5

Are you convinced that you won’t be able to afford to send your children

to college?  The costs can be staggering, but there is hope.  Learn about the various

college savings vehicles available to you, the tax treatment of those vehicles, how

to identify your savings goal and systematically save toward your goal. The Financial

Aid Formula will be discussed.

Please pre-register with the Recreation Office for this seminar.

When: Wednesdays tbd

6:30pm  Class Min: 6  Max: 15

Somers Community Center

Instructor: Edward Jekot, Sr.

Fee: $12  Additional material fee: $10 (optional UCONN-guidebook–public institutions)

This course is a case/interactive study of:

1)      Fundamentals of Municipal Government

2)      Forms of Social Government

a)      selectmen/town meeting

b)      mayor/council

c)      council/manager

3)      Fundamental Laws of Municipal Government

a)      municipal charters

b)      home rule

c)      Town of Somers Charter

d)      Legal opinions vs policy

Please pre-register with the Recreation Office for this course.

Please contact Ed @ EJJEKOTSR@SBCGLOBAL.NET with any questions.