Pepperell Farmer's Market

Stop by to shop for local produce and baked goods, listen to some great music, and meet your local farmers! You will find several local farms selling a wide variety of fresh picked and wonderfully ripe produce including heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, multitudes of greens and lettuces, fresh herbs, blueberries and apples, and many more of the seasons' best vegetables and fruits. You'll also find grass-fed beef, local eggs, honey, local cheeses, fresh baked bagels, fresh baked breads and scones, and fresh cut flower bouquets. Several local artists and artisans also attend the market on a regular basis.

Dates: Every Saturday from July 10 - October 23, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Town Field

Creative Dance and Yoga (Ages 3-4)

Discover new ways of moving as you explore the elements of dance, build a movement vocabulary, learn yoga poses, and develop basic motor and locomotor skills. Dance skills and vocabulary are taught with an emphasis on self-expression, creativity, and fun! Through the magic of dance you will enjoy moving to music from around the world, dancing with colorful props, and dancing to stories and poems as you create your own dances. Yoga postures and stories and relaxation techniques are integrated into the class to connect body, mind, and spirit.

*should be age 3 as of 9/1/10 and ready to be in a class on their own

Day: Mondays starting September 13, 2010
Time: 1:30 - 2:15 pm
Cost: $132 / 12 weeks
Ages:: for ages 3-4
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Instructor: Jennifer McGowan

Jennifer McGowan's Creative Dance Center is dedicated to providing quality dance education for children of all ages. www.creative-dance.com.
For more information about the class please contact Jennifer at 978-433-8349 or info@creative-dance.com

Minimum number of 6 to run class

Playdancing

Enjoy singing and dancing and playing together! Movement is an essential part of learning. Age appropriate skills are taught to a variety of music. Dance activities emphasize the fun and excitement of discovering the world through movement. Learn movement activities and yoga poses that can be explored at home.

Day: Tuesdays starting September 14, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 11:45 am
Cost: $88 / 8 weeks
Ages:: Walking - age 3 with parent/caregiver
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Instructor: Jennifer McGowan

Jennifer McGowan's Creative Dance Center is dedicated to providing quality dance education for children of all ages. www.creative-dance.com.
For more information about the class please contact Jennifer at 978-433-8349 or info@creative-dance.com

Minimum number of 6 to run class

Circle Time with Miss Erin (Geared toward ages 1-5)

Parents join with their toddler or preschooler to listen to stories and make a craft related to the story. Each class features songs, games and simple activities that parents and children engage in together to encourage learning in a fun, interactive way. Children may also bring a snack and enjoy free play time.

Location: Pepperell Community Center
Instructor: Erin TenBroeck

Sing-Along with Ed

Ed Morgan's The Children's Hour for Infants, Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers and their families. Come join us as we sing songs and have fun.

Day: Mondays from September 13 - June 20
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Cost: $5/family
Location: Pepperell Community Center

Introduction to Karate for boys and girls (ages 8-13**)

Students will learn the fundamentals of Shotokan Karate in a safe, fun environment.

This program is offered in 4-week segments. Please sign up for one or many sessions.

Date: Session 1; Sept 14 - Oct 5, additional Friday Sept 17 and Sept 24
         Session 2; Oct 12 – Nov 2, additional Friday Oct 8 and Oct 22
         Session 3; Nov 9 – Nov 30, additional Friday Nov 12 and Nov 26
         Session 4; Dec 7 – Dec 28, additional Friday Dec 10 and Dec 17
Times: Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm and additional Fridays 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $35/4-week Tuesday ONLY session (siblings only $15 more for each additional child!)
         $45/4-week session including Tuesdays AND additional Fridays
Instructor: Brett Morehouse, 2nd Degree Black Belt

** This class is a moving window of ages so 13 year olds will still be able to participate next year; children born between the years of 1997 to 2002 (inclusive) can participate going forward as they get older.

Manners, They Do Matter

Holidays, birthdays, outings... why not help your child learn how to write the thank you notes to their aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends properly? We are offering a class that will introduce your child to using their writing skills and using their good manners this holiday season! This is a two hour basic course covers everyday etiquette including telephone manners, good sportsmanship, mealtime manners and also, thank you notes. Give your child self-confidence in a social setting.

Date: TBA
Times:
Cost: $35
Instructor: Beth Oleson
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Minimum number of 6 to run class

Home Alone

Home Alone is a class for children ages nine and eleven years old who will be unattended at home for short periods of time. Children learn telephone and door answering techniques, accident and fire prevention and first aid techniques. The class includes a variety of teaching methods, including active discussion, a video and role-playing. Snacks will be provided.

Date: TBA
Times:
Cost: $35
Instructor: Beth Oleson
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Minimum number of 6 to run class

Babysitting Class

This class introduces children ages 11 to 14 to all aspects of babysitting. Beginning with the role of the babysitter, the course content includes first aid and choke saving techniques as well as mealtime, bedtime, diapering and discipline. Issues of contracts and ethics are also covered. If available, there will be a police presentation on safety issues including door and telephone answering techniques, and accident and fire prevention. Class participants are asked to bring to class a "babysitter entertainment kit" (specific directions for its preparation will accompany your class registration). Snacks are provided. The class meets once for 3 hours.

Date: TBA
Times:
Cost: $40
Instructor: Beth Oleson
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Minimum number of 6 to run class

Pilates with Lynn

Pilates is a movement class that incorporates concentration, breath, and the deep core muscles in your abdomen and back to strengthen and lengthen your entire body. The exercises are performed on a mat and in different positions. It is appropriate for all levels as modifications to the exercises are provided for beginner up to advanced. Pilates is an excellent exercise regime for teens, men, and women of all different fitness levels...come and give it a try, it will improve your posture, core strength and overall well being! Bring Mat and Water.

Dates: Mondays; 9/13 - 10/18
Times: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Cost: $60/6 week session; $12 for walk-ins
Instructor: Lynn Heller
Location: Pepperell Community Center

Lynn is an Occupational Therapist practicing orthopedic rehabilitation for over 20 years. She is certified through Polstar Pilates and has trained with experts in the field from NYC. Certification is in both rehab and studio Pilates. She is a 20-year resident of Pepperell.

Creative Dance for Adults

Gently stretch and strengthen your body through yoga postures and dance technique. Explore movement concepts, develop modern dance skills, improvise, choreograph, and let your creative spirit soar in a safe and friendly atmosphere. All levels of experience are welcome.

Day: Tuesdays starting September 14, 2010
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Cost: $96 / 8 weeks
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Instructor: Jennifer McGowan

For more information about the class please contact Jennifer at 978-433-8349 or info@creative-dance.com

Minimum number of 6 to run class

Yoga with Elise

Yoga

Come learn the centering and calming benefits of yoga. You'll learn the complete cycle of Sun Salutation, foundational warm-ups, breathing exercises, asanas or poses which lengthen and strengthen the body.

Location: Pepperell Community Center, Upstairs
Instructor: Elise Mueller

Stability Ball Boot Camp

Come have fun in this one hour boot camp class. You will work the total body while balancing on a stability ball. This class not only increases core strength and balance but cardio endurance as well. Bring your own stability ball, yoga mat and enthusiasm. Keep in mind when you purchase your ball to get the proper one for your height.

Location: Pepperell Community Center, Upstairs
Instructor: Elise Mueller

Yoga Core

Using yoga moves and a core ball this one hour class works the whole body especially the core. This class is great for anyone wanting to increase all around strength and improve balance for such activities like cycling and everyday functional activities. Please bring a yoga mat.

Location: Pepperell Community Center, Upstairs
Instructor: Elise Mueller

Cardio Kick-N-Tone

This 90 minute class includes 45 minutes of kickboxing, burning calories and increasing cardio endurance. The next 45 minutes consists of total body toning using weights, tubes and a core ball to tone muscle and increase resting metabolism. Please bring and exercise mat and 3 to 5lbs weights.

Location: Pepperell Community Center, Upstairs
Instructor: Elise Mueller

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: see project
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Instructor: Maria DeMarco

Star Quilt

By Eleanor Burns

Students must purchase the book. Supply list (according to size of quilt) in the book.

4 weeks: Aug. 31st, Sept. 7th, Sept. 21st, and Sept. 28th.

Cost: $48

Carefree Romance

From Magazine Quilt Sampler, Spring/Summer 2010

Materials needed:

7 - 18 X 22 pieces (fat quarters) assorted pink prints (Nine-Patch blocks, sashing)

7 - 18 X 22 pieces (fat quarters) assorted brown prints (Nine-Patch blocks, sashing)

1 yard each or pink floral and brown check (hourglass blocks, Flying Geese units)

1/3 yard brown tone-on-tone (inner border)

1 1/3 yards brown floral (outer border, binding)

3 3/4 yards backing fabric

65" square batting

Finished Quilt: 58 1/2" square

3 Weeks: Oct. 5th, 19th, and 26th

Cost: $36

Outside the Box

From Magazine American Patchwork and Quilting, August 2010

Materials needed:

13 - 1/3 yard pieces or 3 ½ yards total assorted blue batiks (blocks)

8 - 1/3 yard pieces or 2 ¼ yards total assorted white tone-on-tones (blocks)

2/3 yard dark blue batik (binding)

4 1/2 yards backing fabric

81" square batting

Finished Quilt: 72 1/2" square

All Day Class: Oct. 24th, 9 AM- 3 PM

Cost: $25

Eight is Enough

Quick and easy this quilt will make a nice holiday gift.

Materials needed:

8 1/2 yards of coordinating fabric

Backing and batting 58 X 73“

Finished Quilt: 72 1/2" square

Quantities are for 44/45" wide, 100% cotton fabrics. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated

2 Weeks: Nov. 2nd and 16th

Cost: $24

Biscuit Basket

Start your holiday gifts!

Materials needed:

1 1/4 yards or 15 - 2 1/2 in. strips (one Bali Pop will make 2 baskets)

Use 14 strips for basket, and one strip for binding. Note: the length of three of the strips must be 44"

Stiff Interfacing: Craf-tex(#337) by Bosal Foam - 1 yard

Matching thread, try a 50-weight, 2-ply thread

Small Design board and Pins

1/2" foam core board at least 6" X 10" or an empty cardboard fabric bolt

One Week: Nov. 30th

Cost: $12

Finish Up For Christmas!

Don't wait until Dec. 24th…Let's finish up those presents now!

2 Weeks: Dec. 7th and Dec. 14th

Cost: $24

Story Teller

Materials needed:

Asst. Light Fabrics – 14 Fat quarters or 30 Fat Eighths

Asst. Medium & Dark Fabrics – 19 Fat Quarters or 44 Fat Eighths. Note: Or, a grand total of 33 assorted fat quarters in whatever range of light, medium and dark values appeals to you

Binding - 1 yard

Backing - 5 yards

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Asst. Fabrics – 1 Jelly Roll or 40 Strips measuring 2 1/2 " X 42"

Inner Border – 1/2 yard ~ this includes yardage for 2 strips – 2 1/2 " X 42" for quilt top

Outer Border – 1 3/4 yards for a non-pieced, lengthwise cut border or 1 yard for a pieced border

Binding - 3/4 yard

Backing - 3 1/4 yards

Note: You will need one of the following rulers to cut the triangles- Omnigrind98, Creative Grid Quarter-Square Triangle, or Companion Angle

3 Weeks: Jan.4th, Jan. 11th, and Jan 18th

Cost: $36

Pepperell Recreation is now utilizing UniBank's online UniPay system for payment and registration. When you click to register, you will leave the Town of Pepperell website and log onto a special UniPay site for Pepperell Recreation.

Please Note: This service has options that do (credit card payments) and do not (bank transfers) include a fee ..see below..

.. or download, print, and mail a PDF Registration Form

Where are programs held?
All programs are held at the Pepperell Community Center, located on Hollis Street at the rotary, unless noted.

How do I register?
By mail - Please mail your check (payable to Town of Pepperell) and form to: Pepperell Recreation Programs One Main Street, c/o Town Hall Pepperell, MA 01463

How do I know if I'm registered?
You are enrolled in the program upon receipt of your registration form and payment. You will only be notified if the class is full or cancelled. All programs are based on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register at least one week prior to the program date, unless otherwise noted.

Inclement Weather Policy
If schools are cancelled, our daytime programs are also cancelled. For evening programs, you can check this website or call 978-433-0324 and a message will be on the machine regarding the program status.