Randy Friedman, father of two boys in the Newton schools and Director of Ski & Travel, recently started Seven Travel LLC for the purpose of creating community by planning and participating in family ski trips.
The next trip is December 8th – 10th to Sugarloaf, ME. SIGN UP BY NOVEMBER 3!
For all of the details, please visit https://www.seventravel.org/sugarloaf or contact Randy by email Randy at randy@sevenrtravel.org or phone at 617-970-3079.
ASA Hoops is hosting a Columbus Day Clinic for boys and girls ages 7-14. Clinics emphasize a healthy balance of fun, skill development and competitive play.
Space is limited, register at: www.asahoops.com/clinics. For questions email Coachb@asahoops.com
October 9th
The Mackenzie Center, 1337 Centre Street, Newton
Soccer is great exercise, lots of fun, and not just for kids. This class is for moms who have been watching their kids play soccer and want in on the action themselves, or for any other grown-up girl who wants to play the game.
Thundercat Sports coaches will provide the equipment, officiate the games, and give pointers to help improve your skills. Players at all levels are welcome (even if you’re not a soccer mom); the goal is to give you a good workout, plus some soccer inside scoop so you can maximize your enjoyment while cheering from those sidelines. Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks!
To register click here on the Newton Community Education Website or email Chris Allen at Thundercat Sports directly at Chris@thundercatsports.com.
The West Suburban YMCA’s YBA (Youth Basketball Association) League is a fun league for boys and girls ages 3-12 to learn and play basketball. YBA starts on November 4th and runs until January 27th. Registration is currently open for players and volunteer coaches.
All of the West Suburban YMCA’s youth sports leagues utilize the Y’s seven principles: everyone plays, safety first, fair play, positive competition, family involvement, sports for all and sports for fun.
For more information, contact Kim Benzan, Sports Director, at kimberlyb@wsymca.org or 617-244-6050 x 3031.
Early Fall programs are currently running at the Y. Registration for Late Fall Programs, including YBA, the Youth Basketball Association League, opens in early October. Program options include:
Visit wsymca.org to download a copy of the Early & Late Fall Program catalog, or stop by the Y and they can help you register.
Kids Night Out – October 6th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Drop off your kids ages 7-13 for a fun Friday night with YMCA qualified childcare staff. They order pizza for dinner and keep the children entertained with games, swimming, movies and sports. $25 per child for WSYMCA members and $30 for non-members. A 20% discount is offered per child for those with two or more children. Go out for the night and take advantage of this low-cost alternative to hiring a babysitter. For more information, contact Jeremy Smith at jeremys@wsymca.org
FREE Family Fun Night – October 10th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Join for an hour of free family fun! Family Fun Nights are open to the community. All are welcome to enjoy gym activities, a bouncy house and snacks courtesy of The Belmont Savings Bank Foundation.
Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs. The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Please contact our Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.
It’s that time of year again – Newton Youth Hockey registration is open!
Newton Youth Hockey is committed to your child’s development, and therefore offers many programs for Newton area youth throughout the year. There are many benefits of youth sports programs, which promote social skills, life lessons, mental/physical development, structure, physical benefits/exercise, and just plain fun! These are also bonding opportunities between child and parent.
Right now, they’re gearing up for Fall/Winter programs for ages 4-9. You can register online at http://newtonyouthhockey.com/Registration/
Learn to Skate
The Learn to Skate program will run two 9 week sessions on Saturday afternoons at Daly Rink in Newton. Fee is $215 per 9-week session or $400 for registration for both sessions (Nov-Mar).
Session 1: November – January
Session 2: January – March
Follow this link to learn about NYH Learn to Skate: http://newtonyouthhockey.com/. Click on NYH Programs > Learn to Skate
Learn to Play
The Learn to Play Hockey program will start in November and run through March. Participants skate twice per week on both Saturday AND Sunday mornings. Fee for this 18-week program is $625 (Nov-Mar).
Follow this link to learn more about NYH Learn to Play: http://newtonyouthhockey.com/. Click on NYH Programs > Learn to Play
Please reach out to John Moylan at jmoylan56@gmail.com for more information and to find out which program is right for your child.
Come spin on September 18th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm at Healthworks at 1300 Boylston St in Chestnut Hill to raise money for the Centre Street Food Pantry in Newton.
Funds will be used to purchase nutritious and delicious food. Suggested donation of $100 per person or $150 per couple but any amount of donation welcome. Please click here to sign up.
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off the fall season with lots of opportunities for residents of all ages to be active, engaged, and have fun:
On October 7th, there’s a Picnic in the Park at Kennard Park from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, with music, dancing, and lots of activities. Designed for children and adults, the picnic is a great way to spend time outdoors and explore the park. More information about the picnic is available here.
The Lower Falls Community Center is home to lots of great classes, offering fun and fitness for Newton residents of all ages. Some of the diverse offerings include: SAT Tutoring, Softball Pitching Clinic, Tai Chi, a Boot Camp, Zumba, and an infants’ playgroup. A complete list of these classes can be viewed here. For more information on the Lower Falls programs please contact jdore@newtonma.gov or call 617-796-1541.
The first series of the always popular ice skating lessons begins in September, and the full schedule is available here. For more information on ice skating, email parks@newtonma.gov or call 617-796-1510.
Funtastic Fridays are back! Held on select Friday evenings throughout the school year, Funtastic Fridays are exclusively for fifth graders, and feature games, music, prizes and snacks at the Hyde Community Center. These evenings are great ways for fifth graders to have fun while meeting peers from different parts of Newton, whom they may see again next year in middle school. More information about Funtastic Fridays is available here.
Super Saturdays are held monthly on select Saturday evenings throughout the school year. Designed for ages 5 – 12, these fun Saturday evenings at the Lower Falls Community Center are a great childcare option for parents who want a few hours to themselves, while knowing their children are busy with games, movies, and arts and crafts activities. More information on Super Saturdays is available here or contact jdore@newtonma.gov or call 617-796-1541.
Join Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s 8th Annual Hope Walks. Hope Walks is a 3.3 mile neighborhood walk to benefit the life-enhancing Integrative Support Services at the Vernon Cancer Center. The annual fundraiser starts and ends at the hospital and brings together nearly 1,000 patients, families, caregivers, residents and volunteers to help cancer patients and their families through treatment and recovery. Register by September 15th and save $10.00 at www.nwh.org/hopewalks
October 1st, 9:00 am
Walk Day Event Details
· Registration Fee $40
· Check in/ registration will open at 9:00 am on Sunday, October 1st
· Opening Ceremonies will begin promptly at 9:30 am
· Walk begins at 10:00 am following Opening Ceremonies
· Post-walk BBQ lunch will be served, along with entertainment, until 12:30 pm
· Feel free to arrive a bit early or stay a bit later to check out sponsor booths and walk day activities!
Do you have a daughter interested in learning to play Ultimate Frisbee? Join the Newton Airbenders, an all-girl Ultimate team based in Newton and their incredible new coach Rhys Thomas. Rhys is a Boston local with over a decade of experience in ultimate and youth work. He is super positive, fun, and upbeat..
The Newton Middle School Girls’ Ultimate Frisbee Team is recruiting girls in grades 5-8 for the Fall 2017 season. Players do not have to be Newton residents – residents from any town are welcome. The program includes weekly practice Sundays 4:00 – 6:00 pm at a field in Newton as well as one or two half-day tournaments.
The season runs approximately through October 29th.
Join this year! Registration is only $90.00 and includes discs, field costs, and great coaching. Registration is open here. Apply here for financial aid if needed. Please direct any questions to Kia Freeman at kia.l.freeman@gmail.com or 617-549-7167 or Mark Goodman at mgoodmanhome@gmail.com.