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Thunder Ridge Learn to Ski or Snowboard 2023

The Thunder Ridge Snowsports program is designed to teach and improve skills, instilling a passion for winter sports. The continuity of these programs provides the best possible learning environment.

Thunder Ridge has partnered with Beacon Recreation to offer Beacon residents six deeply discounted ski or snowboard classes. Lessons are for skiers and snowboarders, ages 8 and older. Pricing includes all
six classes! To take advantage of this program you MUST register through the Recreation Department by 12:00PM, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30th.

Tuesday 11/29;

ALL TIME SLOTS

***SOLD OUT***

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American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

The American Red Cross Babysitter Training Course will provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.

Location: Beacon Recreation Center
Program Dates: Wednesday December 28 and Thursday December 29, 2022
Length: 6 hours, 30-minutes (excludes breaks and lunch)
Cost: $100 per child

Registration Deadline: Monday December 19, 2022

Register Here

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CITY OF BEACON RECREATION SIMPLIFIED REGISTRATION!

City of Beacon Recreation uses the online platform MyRec for our activity and program registration.

Be sure to then add all the members of your household into the account. Don’t forget to enter your cell number with the carrier so we can text you with any last-minute changes. Your new household account will provide you with registrations history, financial history and much more.

Setup your new account today

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GED Program with Dutchess County BOCES

“Do you need to get your high school diploma? Join us for GED preparation classes Tuesday and Thursday nights 5:30-8:30pm at the Beacon Recreation Center. This course is sponsored by Dutchess BOCES and is open to adults of any ability level. Let us guide and support you along the path to further education and greater career choices. Minimal one-time Registration/Assessment fee of $10 required. Call Chris Thomas at (845) 483-3640 x 6127 for more information or to register.”

Register today!

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Zumba Gold with Meg Foster
For boomers, seniors & beginners!

Mondays 9:00am
Join us at the Recreation Center

23 West Center Street
$5 per class.

Perfect For Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba®class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. How It Works The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba®choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Benefits Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance!
Call Meg 845-656-0530 for more information.

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Beacon Community Tai-Chi

Class Schedule

NEW: Mondays and Fridays 10:00am – 11:30am • beginners

Sundays: 10:30am – noon • all levels

$50 for each 4-class session • Drop-in classes $20

Push Hands and Applications (Advanced)
Sunday 8:00am-10:30am

For more information and class fees, Marc Sabin at 212-960-3238 and taiji@marcsabin.com.

Come enjoy the balance and harmony of this beautiful movement art with a growing community.

Tai Chi has a longevity mission to promote health, recover health, and maintain health. Learning Tai Chi is a fascinating exploration that provides many mental/emotional benefits as well as physical fitness. People with health challenges from MS to Parkinson’s, from arthritis to depression feel the calming benefits from their very first session. The gentle, low-impact choreography lends itself to numerous health benefits. Tai Chi emphasizes optimal alignment and relaxation. Its exercises are graceful; moreover, they improve strength, flexibility and endurance. Learn how to be comfortable in your body.

Tai Chi Ch’uan has many cherished facets. In the Beginners class students are guided through a sequence of warm-ups, movements, and postures that can be practiced by anyone, at any age, anywhere you have a little room. Tai Chi offers even more when you tap into its inner dimensions. In the 8-10pm class practitioners are invited to explore Tai Chi’s intriguing applications and principles. Be empowered to gain better balance, to respond mindfully, and to remain fully present—even in stressful situations. Give yourself the gift of equilibrium. Visit a free trial class.

Marc Sabin has been studying and teaching Tai Chi for over 25 years. Classes are sponsored by the Beacon Recreation Department. Location: 23 West Center Street. Plenty of free parking. For more information, 212-960-3238.

Registration Form

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Sargent Downing Garden

Sargent Downing Garden is located at the Settlement Camp Park, 724 Wolcott Ave.

This is an all-volunteer run Community Garden and Urban Planting project. Please join us, suggested membership: $25.00 if you would like a small plot to work in this summer. For more info contact volunteer coordinator Sarah Elisabeth:sdgbeacon@gmail.com.

CONTACT

  • Mark Price, Recreation Director
  • 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY
  • 845-765-8440
  • 845-765-8439
  • mprice@beaconny.gov

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