I hope everyone is enjoying the snow and looking forward to the Holiday Season. I am excited to announce that Santa has made special arrangements to have breakfast and visit with everyon this Saturday!! He has even asked me to collect the names of all the children so he can call them on December 16th. For more information see below.
And don't forget to sign-up for the Holiday Lights Contest.... You may be the lucky winner!!!!
Happy Holidays!
Justin and your Hopkinton Recreation Committee
Breakfast with Santa – THIS SATURDAY!!!
On Saturday December 12th make your way to the Slusser Senior Center to visit with Santa and enjoy a wonderful breakfast. The Hopkinton Recreation Committee along with other volunteers will cook up a hot breakfast to include eggs, pancakes, bacon, toast, muffins, hash browns and more while the kids can have a special visit with Santa and partake in craft activities. The event will be held from 8am – 11am and the cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. All proceeds will go towards Operation Christmas organized by the Human Services Department and housed at the center. We are also accepting additional gift card donations for the Operation Christmas program. All are welcome!!!
Holiday Lights Contest – EXTENDED DEADLINE!!!!
It is time to start thinking how you are going to decorate your home for the holidays. You may be the lucky winner of the 3rd annual Holiday Lights Contest. Whether you have peaceful yard exhibited, or a massive light spectacle, be sure to enter your home. The top three winners will be chosen by the Recreation Committee on the evening of December 15th. Show some community holiday spirit and out-decorate your neighbor! Homes must be entered by December 14th by 5pm. For Hopkinton/Contoocook Residents only. Call 746-2915 to enter your home!
Santa Calling Program
The Hopkinton Recreation Department is happy to announce that for the second year in a row, we have made special arrangements for Santa Claus to call the children of Hopkinton/Contoocook. Parents can pick up “Santa Calling” forms at the Slusser Senior Center, Town Hall, and the Library or download them off the web at www.hopkinton-nh.gov (click recreation). Santa will be calling children ages 3-8 on the evening of December 16th and all forms need to be submitted by December 15th. This event is free and brought to you by the Hopkinton Recreation Department, the Recreation Committee and our dedicated volunteers. Call 746-2915 for more information.
Community Scrapbook Session
December Special Session Announced!! Whether you’re young or old, scrapbooking keeps your memories alive. These community events are for everyone from beginners to experts. Bring your pictures and scrapbook if you have one. Other materials and tools will be provided. The dates is Sunday December 13th from 1:30pm – 5pm, held at the Slusser Senior Center. Call 746-2915 for more information.
Co-Ed Adult Volleyball
Every Sunday night from 7-9pm at the Hopkinton High School gymnasium, come and join us for volleyball. All skill levels are welcome and there is no fee. Just show up ready for a great time!
The American Red Cross Babysitting Training Course
The Hopkinton Recreation Department is sponsoring the American Red Cross Babysitting training course on Monday January 18th (school closed that day). The class will take place at the Slusser Senior Center from 8am – 4pm. The cost is $50 per person and is open for youth age 11 to 15. All materials will be provided, please bring snacks and lunch as the class will be all day. For more information contact the Recreation Department 746-2915. To download a registration form online go to www.hopkinton-nh.govclick on “Recreation”.
First Aid Class
Taught by the American Red Cross this class should be a part of everyone’s lives. Learn what to do in a medical emergency and how to properly take care of an injured person. The class is Tuesday January 19th~from 6pm – 10pm at the Slusser senior Center. Cost is $45 per person.~ Call 746-2915 to sign up. Spaces are limited.
Parents to be … CPR class
This class is for all future parents and new parents of infants and small children. The focus will be infant/child CPR and AED. This is a four hour American Red Cross certification class that will take place January 26th from 6pm – 10pm at the Slusser Senior Center. Cost is $45 per person. Call 746-2915 to sign up. Spaces are limited.
The American Red Cross Safe on My Own Class
The Hopkinton Recreation Department is sponsoring the Safe on My Own class on Monday February 3rd from 1pm – 3:30pm (early release school day). The course will be held at the Library Community Room and will provide youth ages 8-11 years old with necessary knowledge and skills to safely stay at home alone and what to do in emergency situations. The cost is $22 per person. For more information contact the Recreation Department 746-2915. To download a registration form online go to www.hopkinton-nh.gov click on “Recreation”.
The Full Package – Adult/Child/Infant CPR, AED and First Aid
This class taught by the American Red Cross is a full certification class and incorporates all CPR and first aid. There are two choices for classes and you must be able to attend the full class.~The classes will be held at the Slusser Senior Center and is $70 per person. Call 746-2915 to sign up.~ Spaces are limited.
February 15 (Monday President’s Day Holiday) 8am – 4:30pm
March 20 (Saturday) 8am – 4:30pm
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