For further information on the following Parks and Recreation Department programs, call the office at  270-4340.

 

TRIPS

 

aMAIZEing MAZE – On Saturday, October 21, take a trip to Middletown and visit a four-acre corn maze. Besides being fun, it has an interactive, educational part to it that offers information about the state, mazes, and corn. There is a picnic area and concession stand. There are also two smaller mazes for children to enjoy after solving the aMAIZEing MAZE. Face painting, hay rides and more. Cost is $15. Trip leaves the Newtown Middle School at 11 am and returns about 4 pm.

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW – On Saturday, November 26, take a trip to Radio City Music Hall in New York City. A coach bus will leave the Newtown Middle School at 8 am sharp for a 1 pm show, leaving plenty of time for sightseeing, shopping or lunch. The trip will return about 5:30 pm. Cost is $80.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN THE BIG APPLE – Take the hassle out of driving to the city and forget about parking. Spend the day in New York City enjoying the sights, shopping, or going to the theater. The coach bus will pick up at the Newtown Middle School at 8 am on Saturday, December 9, and return about 7 pm. Cost is $20.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

 

LITTLE RECERS – A pre-school program that includes creative dramatics, arts & crafts, music and group play will be held Thursdays, from 9 to 11 am, starting October 12, at the Newtown Congregational Church house. Cost is $100 for 10 classes. Instructor is Kathy Murdy. Children must be three years old by December 31 and must be toilet trained. Please provide a snack. Class size is limited to 10.