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DDS SOUTH REGION RECREATION AND RESOURCE NEWSLETTER FREE AND LOW COST ACTIVITIES Remember to check out the many events and programs in your area. o Go to your Local Library to sign out passes to local attractions and Museums. (Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, etc. each Library has different passes and deals available) All libraries in the State have Free State Park Passes for park admissions. o Check out the Parks and Recreation departments, Senior Centers or Adult Education programs in your town and your neighboring towns to see what they have to offer. Give them a call and get to know them, and let them know what programs you would like to see. o CHECK OUT A STATE PARK... Connecticut has 107 State Parks and 32 State Forests comprising nearly 300,000 acres of beautiful recreation lands and open space for the use and enjoyment of the public. Most of these areas are available free-of-charge. Of these 139 areas, only twenty six (26) charge a parking fee from the third week in April through the Columbus Day Holiday. Of the twenty-six parking-charge parks, fifteen (15) charge for parking only on weekends and holidays with weekdays free and only eleven (11) charge during the entire week. We are fortunate that all areas of the state offer several no-cost, state-run recreation opportunities. Please visit the DEEP's State Parks website at: http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325086&deepNav_GID=1650 to locate state parks across the state which do not charge any parking or admission fee, and enjoy them. o (This is truly a great website with tons of information and ideas check out Letterboxing/Geocaching for an activity to do at the park) The State Parks Division issues every public library in the state a State Park Library Pass which can be checked out, similar to a book, and used for free visitation to any park or forest that charges a fee. This program is very popular. We invite your program leaders to pay a visit to your local library to take advantage of this offer. The DEEP also offers season passes that can be purchased for $67. It allows an unlimited number of visits to all parks during the busy season. 3. Available for free, are the lifetime Charter Oak Pass for Connecticut residents age 65 or older and the Disabled Veteran Pass for citizens with a service connected disability. As long as the resident is in the vehicle, it can park free of charge. However, only the pass holder enjoys free admission to Gillette Castle, Dinosaur and Fort Trumbull State Parks. Please visit the following page to learn about alternatives: http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325090&deepNav_GID=1650#SeasonPass These are great resources! If you would like to be added to my E-mail list or have other resources I should know about… Please contact me: Pamela Okerblom – Recreation Therapist [email protected] or call 860-859-5482

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DDS SOUTH REGION RECREATION AND RESOURCE NEWSLETTER

FREE AND LOW COST ACTIVITIES

Remember to check out the many events and programs in your area.

o Go to your Local Library to sign out passes to local attractions and Museums. (Mystic Aquarium,

Mystic Seaport, etc. each Library has different passes and deals available) All libraries in the State have

Free State Park Passes for park admissions.

o Check out the Parks and Recreation departments, Senior Centers or Adult Education

programs in your town and your neighboring towns to see what they have to offer. Give them a call

and get to know them, and let them know what programs you would like to see.

o CHECK OUT A STATE PARK...

Connecticut has 107 State Parks and 32 State Forests comprising nearly 300,000 acres of beautiful recreation

lands and open space for the use and enjoyment of the public. Most of these areas are available free-of-charge.

Of these 139 areas, only twenty six (26) charge a parking fee from the third week in April through the

Columbus Day Holiday. Of the twenty-six parking-charge parks, fifteen (15) charge for parking only on

weekends and holidays with weekdays free and only eleven (11) charge during the entire week. We are

fortunate that all areas of the state offer several no-cost, state-run recreation opportunities.

Please visit the DEEP's State Parks website at:

http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325086&deepNav_GID=1650 to locate state parks across

the state which do not charge any parking or admission fee, and enjoy them.

o (This is truly a great website with tons of information and ideas check out Letterboxing/Geocaching for

an activity to do at the park) The State Parks Division issues every public library in the state a

State Park Library Pass which can be checked out, similar to a book, and used for free

visitation to any park or forest that charges a fee. This program is very popular. We invite your

program leaders to pay a visit to your local library to take advantage of this offer.

The DEEP also offers season passes that can be purchased for $67. It allows an unlimited number of visits to

all parks during the busy season.

3. Available for free, are the lifetime Charter Oak Pass for Connecticut residents age 65 or older and the

Disabled Veteran Pass for citizens with a service connected disability. As long as the resident is in the vehicle,

it can park free of charge. However, only the pass holder enjoys free admission to Gillette Castle, Dinosaur

and Fort Trumbull State Parks.

Please visit the following page to learn about alternatives:

http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325090&deepNav_GID=1650#SeasonPass

These are great resources!

If you would like to be added to my E-mail list or have other resources I should know about…

Please contact me: Pamela Okerblom – Recreation Therapist

[email protected] or call 860-859-5482

FREE AND LOW COST ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS BY TOWN!

ANSONIA

Summer Concert Series

o When: 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, 8/19, 8/26 at 7pm

o Where: Veteran’s Park

o Cost: Free

o For information, visit cityofansonia.com

BRANFORD

Summer Movie Express

o When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am, June 16th – August 12th

o Where: Regal Branford Stadium 12

325 E. Main St.

o Cost: $1

o Other info: All movies rated G or PG

o For the list of movies, visit regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express

Jazz on the Green

o When: Thursday nights at 6:30pm from 6/25 to 8/20

o Where: Branford Green

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit branfordjazz.com

CHESTER

Chester Fair

o When: 8/29 6-11pm, 8/29 8am-11pm, 8/30 9am-6pm

o Where: Kirtland Terrace, off Route 154

o Cost: $8 admission (children 12 & under free), $6 Senior Citizen discount, $21 for 3-day pass

o For more information, visit chesterfair.org or call 860-526-5947

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CLINTON

Summer Fest & Fireworks

o When: 8/22, “all day” (specific times TBA)

o Where: Clinton Town Beach

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit clintonct.com

COLCHESTER

Summer Concert on the Green w/ Adam Ezra

o When: Thursday, July 18th at 6:30pm

o Where: Green

o Cost: Free

o Other info: Concession stands open at 6pm

o For more information, call 860-537-7297

Festival on the Green

o When: 7/25 from 10am-4pm

o Where: Green

o Cost: Free admission

o For more information, visit colchesterhistory.org or contact the Colchester Historical Society at 860-537-4230

DURHAM

o 96th Annual Durham Fair

o When: 9/24, 9/25, 9/26, 9/27

Thursday – 4-10pm

Friday – 9am-10pm

Saturday – 9am-11pm

Sunday – 9am-7pm

o Where: Located at the junctions of Routes 68, 17 and 77

Parking in the Durham Fair operated lots is $5 per day/single entry OR $10 for unlimited entry during the

fair weekend. Handicapped parking will be at the Frank Ward Strong School on Thursday and at CRHS

Friday through Sunday.

o Cost: $8 on Thursday, $13 Friday-Sunday

Children 11 and under, Active Military and Attendees in Wheelchairs admitted for free

Friday-Sunday: ‘Junior’ (12-21) and Seniors (62 and over) pay $10

Multi-day tickets and discounted advanced prices available online

o For more information, visit durhamfair.com or call The Durham Agricultural Fair Association at 860-349-9495

EAST HADDAM

Music on the River

o When: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 from 6:30-8:30pm

o Where: Lawn of the Goodspeed Opera House

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit easthaddamrec.com or call 860-873-5058

EAST HAVEN

Sunday Band Concerts

o When: Sundays from 7/12 until 8/30, from 6-8pm

o Where: East Haven Green

o Cost: Free

o Visit townofeasthavenct.org for more information

15th Annual Fireworks/Beach Party Celebration

o When: 6/27 beginning at noon, fireworks at 9pm

o Where: Cosey Beach

o Cost: Free to attend

o Visit townofeasthavenct.org for more information

EAST LYME

Connecticut Open House Day

o When: June 13th from 10am-3pm

o Where: Smith-Harris House, Thomas Lee House, Samuel Smith House

o Cost: Free

o For more information, contact the Smith-Harris House www.smithharris.org, 860-739-0761,

[email protected]; OR the Thomas Lee House www.eastlymehistoricalsociety.org,

[email protected], OR the Samuel Smith House www.samuelsmithhouse.org, 860-739-5079,

[email protected].

Puppet Show – The Pirate, the Princess, and the Pea

o When: June 19th at 1pm

o Where: East Lyme Community Center (41 Society Rd)

o Cost: $5/ticket

o For more information about this, or other puppet shows, contact Dick Waterman at [email protected]

Puppet Show – The Fairy Circus

o When: July 11th at 1pm

o Where: St. John’s Episcopal Church Hall (400 Main St., Niantic)

o Cost: $5

o For more information about this, or other puppet shows, contact Dick Waterman at [email protected]

Puppet Show – Carnival del Mundo

o When: August 8th at 1pm

o Where: St. John’s Episcopal Church Hall (400 Main St., Niantic)

o Cost: $5

o For more information about this, or other puppet shows, contact Dick Waterman at [email protected]

37th Annual LobsterFest and 55th Annual Juried Arts & Crafts Show

o When: July 4th from 10am-5pm, July 5th from 10am-4pm

o Where: Niantic Town Hall Grounds (108 Pennsylvania Ave.)

o Cost: Attendance to the Arts & Crafts show is free, Lobster Dinner is $19 and Chicken dinner is $9 if purchased

in advance, additional charge of $4.50 if purchased on day of event

o For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit nianticlions.org

15th Annual Celebrate East Lyme

o When: Saturday, July 18th from 3-9pm

o Where: Pennsylvania Ave/Main St, Downtown Niantic

o Cost: Free to attend

o For more information, visit celebrateeastlyme.com

Sounds at Sunset Concert Series

o When: Wednesday nights from 6-8pm, 8/5-8/26

o Where: McCook Point Park

o Cost: Free to attend, free to park after 5pm

o Encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and beverages

ESSEX

Summer Concert Series

o When: 7/1, 7/7, 7/15, 7/21, 7/29, 8/4, 8/12 from 6:30-8pm

o Where: Tuesday concerts at Ivoryton Green, Wednesday concerts on Essex Main St.

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit essexct.gov or call 860-767-4340 (ext. 110)

GROTON

Music in Washington Park

o When: Fridays at 6:30pm, June 19th – July 31st (except August 7th)

o Where: Washington Park, Meridian St.

o Cost: Free

o Other Info: Food and drinks sold on site by City of Groton Little League

o For information or cancellation notices, call 860-446-4129

Movies in the Park

o When: 6/25 & 8/22 “at dark”

June – ‘Dolphin Tale 2’

August – ‘The Lego Movie’

o Where: Washington Park, Meridian St.

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit summerinthecitygroton.com

Summer Sound Waves at Esker Point Beach

o When: Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00 June 25th – Aug. 6th

o Where: Esker Point Beach, Groton

o Cost: Free

o Other Info: Parking:

Free parking and bus shuttle (runs continuously from 5:00 to 8:45 pm) is available at Fitch High School.

Convenient parking at Esker Point Beach is available for the following fees: $10 per vehicle and $5 per

motorcycle.

o For information, call 860-441-6791

o http://www.groton-ct.gov/depts/parksrec/soundwaves/

Coast Guard Band Concert

o When: July 16th, 7-8:30pm

o Where: UConn Avery Point

o Cost: Free

o Outdoor concert! Bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets.

o For more information, call 860-446-4118

Fort Griswold Celebration on the Thames

o When: July 11

Concert at 6pm, Fireworks at 9:20pm

o Where: Fort Griswold State Park

o Cost: Free

o Parking: Groton Heights School or Washington Park

Tours at the Avery-Copp House

o When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11am-3pm

o Where: 154 Thames St

o Cost: $5 for adults, Children 12 and under free when accompanied by adult

o Free parking available at the Puffins lot across the street

o For more information, visit averycopphouse.org or call 860-445-1637

GUILFORD

The Summer Series

o When: Frisbee Show on 7/9 at 5:30pm, Beach Movie on 7/23 at 8pm, Magic Show on 8/6 at 5:30pm, A Capella

Group on 8/20 at 5:30pm

o Where: Jacobs Beach

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit guilfordparkrec.com

Sunday Concerts

o When: 7/19 6-8pm, 7/26 6:30-8pm, 8/2 6:30-8pm, 8/16 6:30-8pm, 8/23 6:30-8pm

o Guilford Green

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit guilfordparkrec.com

Shakespeare on the Green

o When: August 5-9, 7:30pm

o Where: Guilford Green

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit guilfordparkrec.com

HAMDEN

2015 Summer Concert Series

o When: 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 at 7:30pm, main acts start at 8:15pm

o Where: Town Center at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Avenue

o Cost: Free

o Free parking and food sold on site.

o For more information, visit hamdenartscommision.org or call 203-287-2546

LEBANON

o 56th Annual Lebanon Country Fair

o When: 8/8, 8/9, 8/10

Friday – 6-10pm

Saturday – 8:30am-11pm

Sunday – 9am-6pm

o Where: 122 Mack Road, accessible by Rt. 87 or Rt. 207

o Cost: Adults $10, Senior citizens $9, Children under 12 and Military (w/ proper ID) admitted free

o For more information, visit lebanoncountryfair.org

LEDYARD

o 70th Annual Ledyard Fair

o When: 9/11, 9/12 & 9/13

Friday – 6-11pm

Saturday – 9am-11pm

Sunday – 11am-6pm

o Where: Ledyard Center Fair Grounds

Parking: Ledyard High School & Ledyard Middle School

o Cost: 1 Day General Admission $9, Senior Citizens & Youth ages 11-17 $5, Children under 10 admitted free,

Advanced sale 3-day pass $22

o For more information, visit ledyardfair.org

MILFORD

Summer Nights by Harbor Lights

o When: Fridays at 7pm, from 6/12 to 8/7

o Where: Fowler Field & Rotary Pavilion

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit milfordct.com or call 203-878-0681

41st Annual Milford Oyster Festival

o When: 8/15, 10am-6pm

o Where: Along New Haven Ave and River St

Shuttle Buses at Jonathan Law High School and Westfield Connecticut Post Mall – Rear Lot

o Cost: Free admission

o For more information, visit milfordoysterfestival.org or call 203-878-5363

MONTVILLE

The Dinosaur Place

o When: 10am until Dusk (Closes at 6pm or earlier). Opens at 9:30am during July & August

Specific attractions may have different hours

o Where: 1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370

o Cost: Price subject to change, call for today’s pricing

Weekdays until June 11

Ages 2-59 $14.99, Age 60+ $12.99

Weekends until June 12 and Daily after June 12

Ages 2-59 $19.99, Age 60+ $16.99

o For more info, call 860-443-4367

MYSTIC

Mystic Seaport Summer Music Sundays

o When: Sundays 5-8pm, July 5th – August 30th

o Where: Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave

o Cost: Free

o For more information, call 860-572-0711 or 888-973-2767

Mystic Seaport: Special needs’ visitors receive a 50% discount on admission: One additional adult attending to the special

needs’ visitor will also receive a discount of 50% on admission.

Independence Day Celebration

o When: 7/4, 9am-5pm

o Where: Mystic Seaport

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit mysticseaport.org, or call 860-572-0711

NEW HAVEN

Yale Peabody Museum

o When: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 12-5pm

o Where: 170 Whitney Ave.

o Cost: Adults $9, seniors $8, children (3-18) $5. Free admission Thurs. 2-5pm. September-June

Group reservations can be made 2 weekdays in advance for a reduced admission price

o For more information, visit Peabody.yale.edu or call 203-432-8987

Headline Concerts on the New Haven Green

o When: June 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27 at 7pm

o Where: New Haven Green, First Niagra Stage

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit artidea.org

New Haven Jazz Festival

o When: 8/22 from 6 to 9pm

o Where: Downtown New Haven Green

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit jazzhaven.org

Free Zumba Classes

o When: Thursdays July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

o Where: Quinnipiac River Park, corner of Front St and Grand Ave, New Haven

o Cost: Free

o For more information, call BEyond FITness 203-285-5393

Free Zumba® Kids & Zumba®

o When: Tuesdays July 7, 14, 21 September, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 3, 10, 17, 24 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.

o Where: 55 Laura St, New Haven, CT

o Cost: Free

o What: Classes are available for Kids ages 4-11yrs. No registration ever needed. Parents/guardians are welcome to

participate at no charge.

o For more information, call BEyond FITness 203-285-5393 or email us at [email protected] for more

information. "Like" us on Facebook to find out more about free classes @beyondfitnessct

Free Zumba® Classes for Adults®

o When: Every Tuesdays 6:15pm – 7:00p.m.

o Where: 55 Laura St, New Haven, CT

o Cost: Free

o What: Zumba classes for Adults

o No registration ever needed. Contact 203-285-5393 or email us at [email protected] for further

information. "Like" us on Facebook to find out more about free classes @beyondfitnessct

NEW LONDON

Sailfest o When: 7/10, 7/11, 7/12

Friday – Noon-11pm Saturday – 10am-11pm Sunday – 9am-6pm

o Where: Waterfront, 24 Eugene O’Neill Drive o Cost: Free o For more information, visit sailfest.org or call 860-444-1879

Cruise Night at Ocean Beach Park o When: Monday evenings at 6pm, May 11

th—September 7

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o Where: Ocean Beach park, 98 Neptune Ave o Cost: Park entrance is free after 5:30pm o Info: Enjoy a parade of antique cars and other interesting vehicles and the sounds of a Live DJ spinning classic

music. o Visit ocean-beach-park.com/23 for more details. o If the weather is questionable, listen to WNLC 98.7 for cancellation/information.

Beach Blanket Movie Series o When: Tuesdays at Sundown, June 23

rd—August 18

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o Where: Ocean Beach park, 98 Neptune Ave o Cost: $6 per car o Visit ocean-beach-park.com/23 for more details.

Magicians at Ocean Beach o When: Wednesday nights at 7pm, July 1

st—August 19

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o Where: Ocean Beach boardwalk, 98 Neptune Ave o Cost: $6 to park o Visit ocean-beach-park.com/23 for more details.

Sock Hop with DJ Bill Rinoski o When: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23,7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 o Where: Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave o Cost: Free o Visit ocean-beach-park.com/23 for more details.

US Coast Guard Academy Dixieland Jazz Band Concert Series o When: 6/6, 6/28, 8/30 at 3pm o Where: City Pier, Waterfront District o Cost: Free o For more info, call 860-701-6826

NORTH BRANFORD

14th Annual Potato and Corn Festival

o When: 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9

Thursday – 4-11pm

Friday – 4-11pm

Saturday – 9am-11pm

Sunday – 9am-6pm

o Where: Augur Farm, 290 Forest Road, Northford

o Cost: Free admission

Free shuttle available all weekend – NBIS Parking lot & STW parking lot

$10 onsite general-handicapped parking / $15 premier onside parking

o For more information, visit nbpotatofest.com

NORTH HAVEN

73rd Annual North Haven Fair

o When: 9/10, 9/11, 9/12, 9/13

Thursday – 5-10pm

Friday – 3-11pm

Saturday – 10am-11pm

Sunday – 10am-7pm

o Where: Washington Ave.

o Cost: $10 for adults, Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult, Senior citizens pay $5 on Sunday

All shows are free with paid admission

Free parking on the Fairgrounds

o For more information, visit northhaven-fair.com

Music Under the Stars

o When: Tuesdays at 7pm, from 6/16 to 8/25

o Where: North Haven Green

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit town.north-haven.ct.us

NORTH STONINGTON

51st North Stonington Agricultural Fair

o When: 7/9, 7/10, 7/11, 7/12

Thursday – 5-10:30pm

Friday – 5-9pm

Saturday – 8:30am-11pm

Sunday – 9am-5pm

o Where: 21 Wyassup Rd

o Cost: Adults $8, Senior Citizens $5 (Saturday only), Children under 12 Free

o For more information, visit northstoningtonfair.org or email Peggy Sue Long at [email protected].

NORWICH

Movies on the Green

o When: At dusk

Lego Movie – June 20th

Back to the Future – July 11th

Cinderella – August 8th

o Where: Norwichtown Green

o Cost: Free

o Bring chairs and/or a blanket. Refreshments available.

o In case of rain or wet ground, check Norwichcinema.org for updates.

Rock the Docks Summer Concerts

o When: Wednesday from 6-8pm, July 8th-August 12th

o Where: Howard T. Brown Park on the Norwich Waterfront

o Cost: Free

o For more information, call 860-887-1647

OLD LYME

Midsummer Festival

o When: July 24 from 9am-9pm, July 25 from 9am-4pm

o Where: Lyme St.

Parking: Old Lyme Marketplace, Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, Lyme-

Old Lyme High School, Lyme-Old Lyme Center and Middle Schools

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit oldlymemidsummerfestival.com

ORANGE

Orange Volunteer Firemen’s Carnival

o When: 7/30-8/2

Thursday – 5pm to 11pm

Friday – 5pm to midnight

Saturday – noon to midnight

Sunday – noon to 5pm

o Where: Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Rd

o Cost: Free admission and parking

o Fireworks on Friday and Saturday at 10:30pm

o For more information, visit orangevfd.com

STONINGTON

OPEN HOUSE and free movie, Horses Healing Humans “Therapeutic Horsemanship”

o When: June 13, 2015 From 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

o Where: 340 New London Tnpk. Stonington, CT

o What: Open House come see our lovely barn, meet our horses and learn about our programs. Screening of the

movie “Riding My Way Back”

o Cost: Free

o www.horseshealinghumansCT.org

63rd Annual Stonington Village Fair

o When: 8/1, 11am-4pm

o Where: Wadawanuck Square, Stonington Borough

o Cost: Free admission

o For more information, visit thecomo.org

WATERFORD

Yoga Dance for All at Camp Harkness

o When: Sundays 7-8pm, May 31st—September

o Where: Beach at Camp Harkness,301 Great Neck Rd.

o Cost: Free for campers, pass holders and individuals who receive services from DDS. $5 suggested donation for

community friends.

o Please bring water, a towel and/or mat, and wear comfortable clothing

o For questions or information, call 860-443-7818

Weekly Fitness Night at Camp Harkness

o When: Tuesdays at 5:45-7pm, June 2nd—September

o Where: Sensory Garden at Camp Harkness, 301 Great Neck Rd.

o Cost: Free

o Includes: Stretching, walking, nutrition discussion, healthy snacks and recipes

o Please wear walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.

o For questions or information, call 860-443-7818

Gentle Yoga for All at Camp Harkness

o When: Thursdays at 5:45-6:45pm, June 4th—September

o Where: Sensory Garden at Camp Harkness, 301 Great Neck Rd.

o Cost: Free for campers, pass holders and individuals who receive services from DDS. $5 suggested donation for

community friends.

o Please bring water, a towel and/or mat, and wear comfortable clothing

o For questions or information, call 860-443-7818

WEST HAVEN

Summer Concert Series

o When: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 from 7-9pm

o Where: West Haven Green (June dates) and Old Grove Park (July dates)

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit whparkrec.com or call 203-937-3677 after 4pm on the day of the concert

Savin Rock Fireworks

o When: 7/3, music at 5:30, fireworks at 9pm

o Where: Bradley Point Park

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit cityofwesthaven.com

34th Annual Savin Rock Festival

o When: 7/23-7/26

o Where: Old Grove Park, Palace Street

o Cost: Free admission

o For more information, visit cityofwesthaven.com

12th Annual Apple Festival

o When: 9/25, 9/26, 9/27

Friday – noon to 10pm

Saturday – 11am to 9pm

Sunday – noon to 6pm

o Where: West Haven Green

o Cost: Free admission

o For more information, visit westhavenapplefest.com or call 203-494-6021

WESTBROOK

Sail Connecticut Open Houses

o What: We are a volunteer group founded in 1989 to offer persons with special needs the opportunity to enjoy

sailing - not only as passengers, but as skippers - and to encourage people with and without special needs to share

the experience. Sail Connecticut allows challenged persons to move beyond disabilities so that they may focus on

abilities.

o When: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19

Begins at 9:30am, barbecue lunch from 11:30am-1pm, last sail leaves at 2pm, program ends at 4pm

o Where: Brewer Pilots Point Marina, “O” Dock, South Yard (Directly off of Route 1, Boston Post Rd.)

o Cost: Open houses are free, Regular sails are $60

o Bring sunglasses and sunscreen.

o For more information, visit sailctaccess.org, or call 860-304-6588

WOODBRIDGE

Summer Concert Series

o When: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 from 6-8pm

o Where: Gazebo “On the Green” at 4 Meetinghouse Lane

o Cost: Free

o For more information, visit woodbridgect.org

ADAPTIVE EVENTS OUTSIDE THE SOUTH REGION

o Bushnell's new season is PURE MAGIC! Wonderful Family-friendly shows.

o ASL Interpreted show is the final show of each run, Sunday at 6:30pm.

o Great opportunity for Deaf parents with Hearing children and Hearing parents with Deaf children to enjoy

together!

o Ticket packages start at just $182.25 for all seven shows!

The Illusionists - September 22, 27, 2015

Disney's Newsies - October 13-18, 2015

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella - January 12-17, 2016

Love Letters Starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal - February 9-14, 2016

Motown The Musical - March 22-27, 2016

Road Dahl's Matilda The Musical - April 26-May 1, 2016

Dirty Dancing The Classic Story on Stage - May 24-29, 2016

Call The Bushnell Box Office at 860.987.5900 and ask about becoming a season ticket holder to The Bushnell’s 2015-2016 Broadway

Series! or contact [email protected]

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Check out the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Universal Access Program.

With approximately 450,000 acres of forests, parks, conservation areas and water resources, the DCR offers one of the largest

conservation and recreation systems in the nation. The DCR’s Universal Access Program is dedicated to providing all visitors

equal access to the experience of outdoor recreation in Massachusetts state parks, regardless of an individual’s ability. By providing

specialized adaptive recreation equipment, offering accessible recreation programs, and working to ensure outdoor

environments are accessible to all, the Universal Access Program hopes that visitors of all abilities will take advantage of the

tremendous natural resources and recreation opportunities available in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program produces a free newsletter two times per year highlighting current

developments in outdoor recreation at state parks. Check out the latest newsletter at: http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/universal-

access/access-newsletter.pdf It is full of places to go and many accessible thing to do!

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Special Thanks to our Summer Staff Emilio Flores who worked with me to put together this

Newsletter, and Thank you to the following people who sent me information on Free and low

cost events in their towns. Joan, Ivette, Tonya, Dottie, Lee, Michael, Diane, Cheryl, Robin , …

We could not have done it without you!!!!

I would love to hear from you once you have read the Newsletter. Please let me know:

Did you find it useful?

Is there something that is missing that should be in there?

Is there something that is incorrect and needs fixing?

Do you know of an activity that I missed?

Do you have any suggestions to improve this newsletter?

Do you have a program you would like help advertising or getting started?

If you would like to respond to these questions or would like to be added to my E-mail list

Please contact me: Pamela Okerblom – Recreation Therapist

[email protected] or call 860-859-5482