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Monday March 31, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength March 8AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ Redbank (Beginners Only) We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength March 9AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ w/ 3 lap lanes

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards! Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun. Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	CLEAN GYM FLOOR

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Girl Scout Meeting (Hanley)

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Intro to Dance - Intro to Dance - Winter 2 Students will learn the fundamentals and basics of various styles of dance including jazz, tap, lyrical and hip hop through exercises and progressions. Flexibility and strength exercises will be incorporated into the class along with choreography. Students should bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothing and have bare feet or wear ballet or jazz shoes if desired. Students should bring a pair of tap shoes to class or if they do not have tap shoes dress shoes will work fine.*No programs on federal holidaysScholarship information is available in the link below.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	South Portland Fire Cheering - Shooting Stars South Portland Fire – Competitive Cheerleading South Portland Fire is a competitive youth cheer program open to all children who live in or attend school in South Portland. We welcome athletes with all abilities on our teams with no skill requirements and are offering a Unified team this year which will be our only team open to residents of other towns! Athletes will receive instruction and training in dance, jumps, stunting, tumbling, teamwork, and leadership. This is a competitive team-based sport. When athletes register, the expectation is they attend all practices and all competitions. For more information or any questions please email Tracy at tracy.bissonnette@gmail.com. Dates and Day of week: November 2024 – March 2025 NEW Shimmering (Unified) Stars (Ages 8 and up including all adults) - Registration CLOSEDOpen to residents of all towns with special needs (all other teams accept only athletes who live or attend school in South Portland)Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm. Will exhibition at two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 NEW Twinkling (Toddler) Stars (Ages 3–Pre-K) - Registration CLOSEDTuesdays 5:00-5:30pm. Will compete in two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 Rising Stars (Grades K-2) - Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shooting Stars (Grades 3-4) - Monday 5:30-7pm; Wednesday 7:00-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shining Stars (Grades 5-6) - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Super Stars (Grades 7-8) - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Athletes in grades 2, 4, and 6 may be asked to move up on teams based on tumbling skills - Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday October 7thShimmering – 5:00-5:45pmTwinkling/Rising – 5:45-6:30pmShooting/Shining/Super – 6:30-7:15pm Tentative 2025 Competition Schedule 2/7/25 – Friends and Family Performance @ SPCC2/15/25 –Cheers from the Heart @ Sanford High School3/1/54 – Shine Bright Invitational @ Gray New Gloucester High School3/15/25 – Fire Invitational @ South Portland High School3/29/25 – MYCCA Maine Cheer Classic – TBD

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SP Little League Practices

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Spring Adult Basketball League format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.orgwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Deep Water Aero & 2-3 laps

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim (close at 8:50pm)

Tuesday April 1, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim + Hydro Fitness

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training for South Portland School Dept as well as interested Parks & Rec staff

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	POP - Preschool Open Play - POP - Preschool Open Play Looking for ways to get some energy out and meet new families in the community? Drop in to our POP program and have some fun with your child/family. We will provide the equipment and activity space! Parents/guardians must supervise their child at all times. This is a drop in program. Please pay the supervisor at the start of each day.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	NATURE THEMED PRESENTATIONS - NATURE THEMED PRESENTATIONS - WILD AND WACKY Join one Park Ranger, Sydney Raftery or one of our other Park Rangers, for these themed presentations and dive deeper into these interesting nature topics. Snacks provided. Subjects for these presentations:Dec. 16 – Festive Flora and Fauna.Subjects for Winter/Spring 2025:Jan. 14 - Technology in Nature - As technology advances, nature becomes more accessible for those who might not have been able to explore it before. Join us this month for a look at the many technological developments that are making our big world just a little bit smaller.Feb. 11th - The Nature of Love - Celebrate Valentine's Day with us by discovering all of the cute, ostentatious, and bizarre ways that animals show their "love" to their mates.Mar. 11th - Resilience of Maine's Wildlife - This month we will explore how Maine's animals have adapted to survive in its varied climates from cold northern regions to the coast - and how climate change might force species to adapt even more.April 1st - Wild and Wacky - Explore the funniest, quirkiest and most unexpected antics of the animal kingdom during this special April Fool's Day nature talk.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Storytime - Redbank Storytime The South Portland Youth Librarians will be hosting story and song time at Redbank Community Center on Tuesdays. The librarians will be reading stories and leading fun family songs. This program is free. If you have an questions about the program please reach out to Jessica Milton at jmilton@southportland.org.Also on Tuesdays from 9am to 11am at Redbank we also host a preschool open play (POP) program in the gym. This program is $4 for South Portland resident families and $5 for Non-Resident families. You may leave and return to the POP program to attend storytime.Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.No Program on Federal Holidays

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg. You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	South Portland Fire Cheering - Twinkling Stars-Toddler Team South Portland Fire – Competitive Cheerleading South Portland Fire is a competitive youth cheer program open to all children who live in or attend school in South Portland. We welcome athletes with all abilities on our teams with no skill requirements and are offering a Unified team this year which will be our only team open to residents of other towns! Athletes will receive instruction and training in dance, jumps, stunting, tumbling, teamwork, and leadership. This is a competitive team-based sport. When athletes register, the expectation is they attend all practices and all competitions. For more information or any questions please email Tracy at tracy.bissonnette@gmail.com. Dates and Day of week: November 2024 – March 2025 NEW Shimmering (Unified) Stars (Ages 8 and up including all adults) - Registration CLOSEDOpen to residents of all towns with special needs (all other teams accept only athletes who live or attend school in South Portland)Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm. Will exhibition at two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 NEW Twinkling (Toddler) Stars (Ages 3–Pre-K) - Registration CLOSEDTuesdays 5:00-5:30pm. Will compete in two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 Rising Stars (Grades K-2) - Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shooting Stars (Grades 3-4) - Monday 5:30-7pm; Wednesday 7:00-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shining Stars (Grades 5-6) - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Super Stars (Grades 7-8) - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Athletes in grades 2, 4, and 6 may be asked to move up on teams based on tumbling skills - Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday October 7thShimmering – 5:00-5:45pmTwinkling/Rising – 5:45-6:30pmShooting/Shining/Super – 6:30-7:15pm Tentative 2025 Competition Schedule 2/7/25 – Friends and Family Performance @ SPCC2/15/25 –Cheers from the Heart @ Sanford High School3/1/54 – Shine Bright Invitational @ Gray New Gloucester High School3/15/25 – Fire Invitational @ South Portland High School3/29/25 – MYCCA Maine Cheer Classic – TBD

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! April No classes the week of 1/20/25 - refunds will be issued.Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat. (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.

5:00 PM - 8:45 PM	XLP Basketball Rental

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6:00pm Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2. Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes. Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs, front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills. When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	South Portland Fire Cheering - Shimmering Stars-Unified Inclusive Team South Portland Fire – Competitive Cheerleading South Portland Fire is a competitive youth cheer program open to all children who live in or attend school in South Portland. We welcome athletes with all abilities on our teams with no skill requirements and are offering a Unified team this year which will be our only team open to residents of other towns! Athletes will receive instruction and training in dance, jumps, stunting, tumbling, teamwork, and leadership. This is a competitive team-based sport. When athletes register, the expectation is they attend all practices and all competitions. For more information or any questions please email Tracy at tracy.bissonnette@gmail.com. Dates and Day of week: November 2024 – March 2025 NEW Shimmering (Unified) Stars (Ages 8 and up including all adults) - Registration CLOSEDOpen to residents of all towns with special needs (all other teams accept only athletes who live or attend school in South Portland)Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm. Will exhibition at two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 NEW Twinkling (Toddler) Stars (Ages 3–Pre-K) - Registration CLOSEDTuesdays 5:00-5:30pm. Will compete in two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 Rising Stars (Grades K-2) - Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shooting Stars (Grades 3-4) - Monday 5:30-7pm; Wednesday 7:00-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shining Stars (Grades 5-6) - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Super Stars (Grades 7-8) - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Athletes in grades 2, 4, and 6 may be asked to move up on teams based on tumbling skills - Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday October 7thShimmering – 5:00-5:45pmTwinkling/Rising – 5:45-6:30pmShooting/Shining/Super – 6:30-7:15pm Tentative 2025 Competition Schedule 2/7/25 – Friends and Family Performance @ SPCC2/15/25 –Cheers from the Heart @ Sanford High School3/1/54 – Shine Bright Invitational @ Gray New Gloucester High School3/15/25 – Fire Invitational @ South Portland High School3/29/25 – MYCCA Maine Cheer Classic – TBD

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Diving Lessons Springboard - Spring Session This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12. No exceptions!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swim & Diving Lessons ONLY

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Bluefish Meeting

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 1) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 2) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ RCC Evening Winter 2025 We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Wednesday April 2, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ Redbank (Beginners Only) We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Wednesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Winter 2 Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are. Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Wednesdays at 9:30am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	BRIDGE - BRIDGE Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	OXFORD CASINO - OXFORD CASINO We are off to the slots! Join us for this fun trip up to the Oxford Casino! The Oxford Grill offers an extensive menu while the Oxford Express has quicker options, i.e., sandwiches, pizza and hot dogs. You will be on your own for lunch while we are there. Please play responsibly!

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Winter 2 Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!Instructor: Linda PetersNo senior Discount

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Desk Staff Meeting

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 8:45 PM	XLP Basketball Rental

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	South Portland Fire Cheering - Rising Stars South Portland Fire – Competitive Cheerleading South Portland Fire is a competitive youth cheer program open to all children who live in or attend school in South Portland. We welcome athletes with all abilities on our teams with no skill requirements and are offering a Unified team this year which will be our only team open to residents of other towns! Athletes will receive instruction and training in dance, jumps, stunting, tumbling, teamwork, and leadership. This is a competitive team-based sport. When athletes register, the expectation is they attend all practices and all competitions. For more information or any questions please email Tracy at tracy.bissonnette@gmail.com. Dates and Day of week: November 2024 – March 2025 NEW Shimmering (Unified) Stars (Ages 8 and up including all adults) - Registration CLOSEDOpen to residents of all towns with special needs (all other teams accept only athletes who live or attend school in South Portland)Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm. Will exhibition at two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 NEW Twinkling (Toddler) Stars (Ages 3–Pre-K) - Registration CLOSEDTuesdays 5:00-5:30pm. Will compete in two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 Rising Stars (Grades K-2) - Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shooting Stars (Grades 3-4) - Monday 5:30-7pm; Wednesday 7:00-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shining Stars (Grades 5-6) - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Super Stars (Grades 7-8) - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Athletes in grades 2, 4, and 6 may be asked to move up on teams based on tumbling skills - Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday October 7thShimmering – 5:00-5:45pmTwinkling/Rising – 5:45-6:30pmShooting/Shining/Super – 6:30-7:15pm Tentative 2025 Competition Schedule 2/7/25 – Friends and Family Performance @ SPCC2/15/25 –Cheers from the Heart @ Sanford High School3/1/54 – Shine Bright Invitational @ Gray New Gloucester High School3/15/25 – Fire Invitational @ South Portland High School3/29/25 – MYCCA Maine Cheer Classic – TBD

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Riptide Evaluation

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Deep Water Aerobics & RT Plus

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	South Portland Fire Cheering - Shooting Stars South Portland Fire – Competitive Cheerleading South Portland Fire is a competitive youth cheer program open to all children who live in or attend school in South Portland. We welcome athletes with all abilities on our teams with no skill requirements and are offering a Unified team this year which will be our only team open to residents of other towns! Athletes will receive instruction and training in dance, jumps, stunting, tumbling, teamwork, and leadership. This is a competitive team-based sport. When athletes register, the expectation is they attend all practices and all competitions. For more information or any questions please email Tracy at tracy.bissonnette@gmail.com. Dates and Day of week: November 2024 – March 2025 NEW Shimmering (Unified) Stars (Ages 8 and up including all adults) - Registration CLOSEDOpen to residents of all towns with special needs (all other teams accept only athletes who live or attend school in South Portland)Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm. Will exhibition at two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 NEW Twinkling (Toddler) Stars (Ages 3–Pre-K) - Registration CLOSEDTuesdays 5:00-5:30pm. Will compete in two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 Rising Stars (Grades K-2) - Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shooting Stars (Grades 3-4) - Monday 5:30-7pm; Wednesday 7:00-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shining Stars (Grades 5-6) - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Super Stars (Grades 7-8) - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Athletes in grades 2, 4, and 6 may be asked to move up on teams based on tumbling skills - Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday October 7thShimmering – 5:00-5:45pmTwinkling/Rising – 5:45-6:30pmShooting/Shining/Super – 6:30-7:15pm Tentative 2025 Competition Schedule 2/7/25 – Friends and Family Performance @ SPCC2/15/25 –Cheers from the Heart @ Sanford High School3/1/54 – Shine Bright Invitational @ Gray New Gloucester High School3/15/25 – Fire Invitational @ South Portland High School3/29/25 – MYCCA Maine Cheer Classic – TBD

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym - WEDNESDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Thursday April 3, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim + Hydro Fitness

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 8AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	J.A.M. & Lap Swim

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Thursdays at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 9AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Thursdays at 9:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Thursdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim & SP High School Club( NO LAPS)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Unified Sports - Unified Sports Drop-in Program Unified Sports Drop In ProgramThis inclusive drop in program combines individuals with and without intellectual and physical disabilities to participate together in a variety of sports. Unified Sports is fun way to develop motor skills and teamwork while also fostering acceptance and creating new friendships among participants along the way. Basketball, pickleball, kickball, dodgeball, floor hockey, badminton, flag football, cornhole, soccer and more!Max of 30

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards! Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun. Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! April No classes the week of 1/20/25 - refunds will be issued.Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat. (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Thursdays at 6pm OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Thursdays at 6pm Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Youth Cheering End of Season Banquet

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Thursday League - Spring Adult Basketball League format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.orgwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM	Intro to Bellydancing - Intro to Bellydancing - Spring Winter 2 Session Reminder - No Class March 20.Heather invites you to come learn fundamental movements of fusion bellydance! Be open to moving your body in new ways while becoming aware of how to move those hips, articulate your spine, and isolate your chest...and maybe all at once! Bellydance can benefit cardiovascular health, release stress, improve mobility, and confidence! Come join us in this class discovering new ways to move while having fun! Wear comfortable clothing, bare feet or socks recommended. Instructor: Heather Lundin

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Winter 2 Yoga: Mindful MovementLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Liz Merci Yoga is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all level of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class will help you build muscle, practice balance, and explore range of motion in major joints — all to a great playlist! This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults. About Liz: Liz is born and raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps!Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ RCC Evening Winter 2025 We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic + 3 lap lanes

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - EVENING Class-Thursdays at 8pm We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Friday April 4, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons April Fridays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons April Fridays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level. Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Comminty Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg. You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Watercolor Workshops - Watercolors Part 2 Introduction to Watercolors The objectives of this class are to develop, at an introductory level, skill in watercolor painting. Students will acquire proficiency utilizing the tools and terms of this lovely and ancient medium. We will experiment in dry, damp and wet surfaces, as we explore possible outcomes. Glazing, layering and a full complement of fun techniques will be included. Bring your spirit of adventure. Watercolors Part 2 Building on our beginners course, we will explore a host of new and traditional techniques. Each class will present and resolve problems in rendering skies, water, rocks and figures.Min 4/Max 15 Instructor: Pauline CookSupply List for Introduction to WatercolorsPaper: Arches 100% Cotton 140 pound Rough - 7" x 10" or largerBrushes: Size 7", 8", or 9" Round of a decent quality Watercolor brushes available at local craft stores are adequate Size 1/2" to 1" Square of a decent quality Rigger or small Detail Number 1 is fineWatercolor Paint: Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson Drawing board (any material will suffice) 10 x 10 (at the least)Pallette (a white dish will be fine)Masking tape - 1/2" to 3/4" (Hardware quality is fine) PencilEraserPaper towels, sponge, soft rag (any or all)2 water containers (6oz - 8oz will do)Utility knife or a used credit cardSpray bottle (fine mist) Supply List for Watercolors Phase 2Original Supplies and Tools (see required list for Intro to Watercolor)Additions are:Brushes: A small Fan Brush (#1 - at your discretion) A mop brush (at your discretion - used for washes)Paints: White Gouache, Payne's Gray, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Hooker's Green Lt, Cadmium Orange

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCH - VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCH Join us for special luncheon where we will thank all of our wonderful senior center and program volunteers. April is Volunteer Month and we want them to know how much we appreciate all they do! No games, prizes or fanfare just a great-catered lunch!

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM	SENIOR CORNHOLE - SENIOR CORNHOLE Come join us to play Cornhole at the South Portland Community Center! Please try to pre-register before attending the program. Drop-ins always welcome! SEE NOTES, CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE FOR NO CORN HOLE DATES.

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Karate Kids - Karate Kids-Winter 2 Students in this class will learn the basic strikes, blocks, kicks and stances used in karate training. This fundamental training also strengthens and prepares the body for the more difficult techniques ahead in one’s training. In addition to developing physical fitness, self-defense and safety skills, our karate program also helps your child build confidence, focus and respect for oneself and others.Instructor: Dragon Fire Martial ArtsMin 10/Max 25*No Class on November 29thScholarships available- Application linked below

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:15 PM - 7:45 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Kid's Night Out - April Kids Night Out Drop your children off at the South Portland Community Center for a fun night out where they will enjoy a pizza party, gym games, arts & crafts, swimming (if pool availability allows), and a movie. Please send sneakers, swimsuit and towel. This event is for children in K – 5th grade. Minimum of 20/maximum of 30.Sibling Discount:Residents: $30 for the first child, $20 for each additional child.Non-resident: $40 for the first child, $30 for each additional child.*Note - discount will be applied at checkout!

5:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Kid's Night Out - April Kids Night Out Drop your children off at the South Portland Community Center for a fun night out where they will enjoy a pizza party, gym games, arts & crafts, swimming (if pool availability allows), and a movie. Please send sneakers, swimsuit and towel. This event is for children in K – 5th grade. Minimum of 20/maximum of 30.Sibling Discount:Residents: $30 for the first child, $20 for each additional child.Non-resident: $40 for the first child, $30 for each additional child.*Note - discount will be applied at checkout!

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board & 3 lap lanes

6:15 PM - 8:00 PM	5th & 6th Grade Girls Lacrosse Practice

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	maintenance

Saturday April 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	CLEAN GYM FLOOR

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Saturdays at 9am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Saturdays at 9am Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Start Smart Sports - Start Smart Baseball South Portland Rec will be offering 6 week sessions, each session focusing on a different sport. Lead by South Portland rec staff, we will be following the outline provided by Start Smart Sports, designed for children ages 3-5. What is Start Smart? Start Smart was developed by top motor skill development specialists in the field of youth sports. Parent-child groups perform motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence in children while they are having fun at the same time. Start Smart participants will develop proper motor skills without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt that will allow them to enjoy and succeed in their youth sports future!Min 6/Max 15Scholarships available- Application linked below

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Saturdays at 9:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Saturdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 10am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Saturdays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Saturdays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	PILLOW HOCKEY - Pillow Hockey It's Pillow Hockey season! This program has been a spring tradition in South Portland for many years. This is a co-ed league for children who would like to have a chance to play with others on Saturday mornings. Pillow Hockey is a modified form of floor hockey, using soft round "Q-tip" - like sticks and a soft ball. All children will receive a T-shirt. Parents will hear from their child's coach the week prior to the first game. There are no practices for this program. Games will take place at Redbank Community Gym. Min 20/Max 60Deadline to Register is Feb. 19.Scholarships available- Application linked below

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Youth Open Gym (Prek-12)

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Saturdays at 10:30am Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2. Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes. Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs, front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills. When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Beginner Soft Pastel: Roadways in Landscape Beginner Soft Pastel: Streams and RiversThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to draw and paint marshes, streams, and rivers with a focus on fun! No experience needed. We will be learning about value, composition, and color while enjoying the beauty of painting winding waterways in landscapes. No class 1/18. Make-up class will be on 2/1 9a-10:30a. Beginner Soft Pastel: Animals: This five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to create realistic and interesting animal portraits using soft pastel, graphite, and charcoal. We trace printed photos of animals, which eliminates the need of drawing skills in the class.Beginner Soft Pastel: Roadways in LandscapeThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to draw and paint paths and roads in landscapes.In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. No experience needed. Supplies are included in class. Instructor: Joan Quinn

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 11am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Saturdays at 11am Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	FLOOR HOCKEY - Floor Hockey Leave the skates behind and join the best (and only) floor hockey league in town. This co-ed league is for children who would like to have a chance to play floor hockey with others on Saturday mornings (no weekday practices).Because of low numbers, we will hold this program in a pickup format with every child receiving a reversible jersey. This will help keep things fair and fresh. All games will start at 11:00am at Redbank Community Center. Mouth guards are required and are not provided by the SPCC. Scholarships available- Application linked below

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Game

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Saturdays at 11:30am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	3-4 Youth Lacrosse Indoor Practice

1:00 PM - 1:55 PM	Pool Party w/Activity Room (Rosenberg)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Pool Party w/Activity Room (Rosenberg)

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Birthday Party (Rumback)

2:00 PM - 2:55 PM	Pool Party - Pool Only (Steenhoven)

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Birthday Party (Rumback)

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SPLL Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Boys Lacrosse Clinic - Middle School Lacrosse Open Play Youth Indoor Lacrosse3rd & 4th Grade Lacrosse Clinic:Youth Lacrosse Coach Ben Bettez will be holding two free clinics for all boys in grades 3 or 4. These two days will be focused on skills and drills as we prepare for the lacrosse season. 5th & 6th Grade Lacrosse Clinic: Youth Coach, Erick Giles will lead indoor lacrosse sessions in January through March for new and returning lacrosse players in grades 5 & 6. Sessions will emphasize skill development and playing small-sided games. Players should bring sneakers, athletic clothes, a water bottle, and a lacrosse stick (if possible). Sticks can be provided for new players. If you do not have your own lacrosse stick, please contact Coach Hanley (dan.hanley3@gmail.com).3/4 Despite this being a free program, registrants must sign up in advance Please Note: Dates have changed since the printing of the brochure.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	SPLL Practices

Sunday April 6, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym - SUNDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Sundays at 10am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Sundays at 10am Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Sundays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Tiny Tykes Soccer Magic - Spring- Tiny Tykes: Cubs Tiny Tykes is a new and exciting program run by Challenger Sports British Soccer Coaches that focuses on the development of children aged 2 – 5 years old. Challenger Sports International coaches are experts at working with young children and will combine soccer with fun games; stories and music that keeps your children entertained and enthused to return next week. Includes Tiny Tykes Uniform, size 2 ball.Instructor: Challenger Sports Scholarships available- Application linked below

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons April Sundays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM	Birthday Party

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Sundays at 10:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Sundays at 11am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Sundays at 11am OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Sundays at 11am (newly added) OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Tiny Tykes Soccer Magic - Spring- Tiny Tykes: Lions Tiny Tykes is a new and exciting program run by Challenger Sports British Soccer Coaches that focuses on the development of children aged 2 – 5 years old. Challenger Sports International coaches are experts at working with young children and will combine soccer with fun games; stories and music that keeps your children entertained and enthused to return next week. Includes Tiny Tykes Uniform, size 2 ball.Instructor: Challenger Sports Scholarships available- Application linked below

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons April Sundays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level. Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Comminty Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Sundays at 11:30am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Sundays at 12pm For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Sundays at 12pm Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Sundays at 12pm Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Challenger Sports Futsal - SPRING- Challengers Futsal Challenger Sports is an organization of soccer educators who through their futsal program want to bring the flair and passion of Brazilian Soccer to North America.Many of Brazil's top soccer players grew up playing Futsal which helped them develop incredible foot skills and quick decision-making.The Challenger Futsal Coaches will help your players learn and practice these specialized skills along with teaching them about improvisation, creativity, ball control, and small space passing.Our program offers the perfect setting for long-term development! Many world-class footballers played Futsal in their youth and recognize the part it played on their journey.Players of the caliber of Pele, Zico, Ronaldinho, Neymar, Lionel Messi to name but a few of the South American legends all played and enjoyed Futsal.Scholarships available- Application linked below

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Youth Open Gym (Prek-Gr. 12)

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Sundays at 12:30pm Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Pool Party w/Casco Bay Room (Loubier)

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball Over 30 - SUNDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

3:00 PM - 3:55 PM	Pool Party w/Casco Bay Room (Loubier)

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Spring Session-Group 1 at 4pm We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency. Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Adult Beginner Lessons & Adult Open Swim

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Adult Volleyball Open Gym - Volleyball Drop in @ SPCC SOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS SUNDAYS October 6 - May 44:00 PM – 6:00 PMCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Spring Session-Group 2 at 4:30pm We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency. Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - WEEKEND Class-Sundays at 5pm We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic + Adult only Lap Swim

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Volleyball Rental

Monday April 7, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 8AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ Redbank (Beginners Only) We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 9AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS - MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Monthly birthday celebrations with cakes, cupcakes or treats and birthday bags for you if it is your birthday month! Come celebrate with others when it is their birthday month and invite others to come celebrate with you when it is your month! Please register for food and birthday bag purposes. Thank you!

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Meeting

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards! Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun. Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Intro to Dance - Intro to Dance - Winter 2 Students will learn the fundamentals and basics of various styles of dance including jazz, tap, lyrical and hip hop through exercises and progressions. Flexibility and strength exercises will be incorporated into the class along with choreography. Students should bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothing and have bare feet or wear ballet or jazz shoes if desired. Students should bring a pair of tap shoes to class or if they do not have tap shoes dress shoes will work fine.*No programs on federal holidaysScholarship information is available in the link below.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	South Portland Fire Cheering - Shooting Stars South Portland Fire – Competitive Cheerleading South Portland Fire is a competitive youth cheer program open to all children who live in or attend school in South Portland. We welcome athletes with all abilities on our teams with no skill requirements and are offering a Unified team this year which will be our only team open to residents of other towns! Athletes will receive instruction and training in dance, jumps, stunting, tumbling, teamwork, and leadership. This is a competitive team-based sport. When athletes register, the expectation is they attend all practices and all competitions. For more information or any questions please email Tracy at tracy.bissonnette@gmail.com. Dates and Day of week: November 2024 – March 2025 NEW Shimmering (Unified) Stars (Ages 8 and up including all adults) - Registration CLOSEDOpen to residents of all towns with special needs (all other teams accept only athletes who live or attend school in South Portland)Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm. Will exhibition at two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 NEW Twinkling (Toddler) Stars (Ages 3–Pre-K) - Registration CLOSEDTuesdays 5:00-5:30pm. Will compete in two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 Rising Stars (Grades K-2) - Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shooting Stars (Grades 3-4) - Monday 5:30-7pm; Wednesday 7:00-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shining Stars (Grades 5-6) - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Super Stars (Grades 7-8) - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Athletes in grades 2, 4, and 6 may be asked to move up on teams based on tumbling skills - Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday October 7thShimmering – 5:00-5:45pmTwinkling/Rising – 5:45-6:30pmShooting/Shining/Super – 6:30-7:15pm Tentative 2025 Competition Schedule 2/7/25 – Friends and Family Performance @ SPCC2/15/25 –Cheers from the Heart @ Sanford High School3/1/54 – Shine Bright Invitational @ Gray New Gloucester High School3/15/25 – Fire Invitational @ South Portland High School3/29/25 – MYCCA Maine Cheer Classic – TBD

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 3-4 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 5-6 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Rip Tide Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session Rip Tide Swim Club is designed for swimmers ages 8 (by the start date) through 14 who are looking to build endurance and improve their stroke technique. this program will provide an introduction to competitive swimming in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In order to join the RTSC a swimmer must have completed an evaluation and/or have approval from the head coach. Our goal is to inspire a love of the water and foster enjoyment of this life long sport. Please email questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.orgSwimmers who have not been involved with RTSC in the last year must attend the evaluation night or their registration will be removed.WINTER Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	RipTide Swim Club

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Spring Adult Basketball League format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.orgwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Deep Water Aerobics & RT Plus

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Rip Tide PLUS Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session RIP TIDE PLUS is for Middle School age swimmers ONLY who can swim roughly 1200 meters per practice. Each practice is made up of roughly 50% conditioning and 50% technique work, so technique should be solid in all four competitive strokes prior to entering this group. Please email any questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.org ALL Swimmers who did not participate in the RT PLUS program within the last year, must attend an Evaluation Night.SPRING Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Pride Sports Dodgeball Rental

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Tuesday April 8, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim + Hydro Fitness

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	POP - Preschool Open Play - POP - Preschool Open Play Looking for ways to get some energy out and meet new families in the community? Drop in to our POP program and have some fun with your child/family. We will provide the equipment and activity space! Parents/guardians must supervise their child at all times. This is a drop in program. Please pay the supervisor at the start of each day.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Storytime - Redbank Storytime The South Portland Youth Librarians will be hosting story and song time at Redbank Community Center on Tuesdays. The librarians will be reading stories and leading fun family songs. This program is free. If you have an questions about the program please reach out to Jessica Milton at jmilton@southportland.org.Also on Tuesdays from 9am to 11am at Redbank we also host a preschool open play (POP) program in the gym. This program is $4 for South Portland resident families and $5 for Non-Resident families. You may leave and return to the POP program to attend storytime.Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.No Program on Federal Holidays

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	EVCU SENIOR FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP SERIES - EVCU SENIOR FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP SERIES Join us for an engaging, informative workshop series tailored to seniors focused on enhancing financial wellness and safety. Program covers essential topics including managing senior finances, organizing and preparing important personal records, and recognizing and avoiding scams targeted at older adults. Each session provides practical insights and tools to help seniors make informed financial decisions. To keep things fun and interactive, participants can enjoy money-themed games designed to sharpen shopping savvy and strengthen budgeting skills.Presenters: Evergreen C.U. Financial Wellness Team with Brenda Pollock

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Earth Day planning

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg. You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Vitality T'ai Chi for Seniors - T'ai Chi Tuesdays - T'AI CHI TUESDAYS - APRIL This program incorporates “T’ai Chi Moving for Better Balance”, an 8 posture standing form, with elements of Musical T’ai Chi which uses periods of seated movement; both practices will be integrated by learning the Great Breathing technique from Shaolin & Chinese Medicine. The musical background will be calming, peaceful and yet invigorating as the play element in T’ai Chi will be emphasized. Instructor, Michael Elliott is a 49 year practitioner.Tuesdays T'ai Chi is held two Tuesdays a month offered on the dates listed.

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	South Portland Fire Cheering - Twinkling Stars-Toddler Team South Portland Fire – Competitive Cheerleading South Portland Fire is a competitive youth cheer program open to all children who live in or attend school in South Portland. We welcome athletes with all abilities on our teams with no skill requirements and are offering a Unified team this year which will be our only team open to residents of other towns! Athletes will receive instruction and training in dance, jumps, stunting, tumbling, teamwork, and leadership. This is a competitive team-based sport. When athletes register, the expectation is they attend all practices and all competitions. For more information or any questions please email Tracy at tracy.bissonnette@gmail.com. Dates and Day of week: November 2024 – March 2025 NEW Shimmering (Unified) Stars (Ages 8 and up including all adults) - Registration CLOSEDOpen to residents of all towns with special needs (all other teams accept only athletes who live or attend school in South Portland)Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm. Will exhibition at two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 NEW Twinkling (Toddler) Stars (Ages 3–Pre-K) - Registration CLOSEDTuesdays 5:00-5:30pm. Will compete in two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 Rising Stars (Grades K-2) - Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shooting Stars (Grades 3-4) - Monday 5:30-7pm; Wednesday 7:00-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shining Stars (Grades 5-6) - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Super Stars (Grades 7-8) - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Athletes in grades 2, 4, and 6 may be asked to move up on teams based on tumbling skills - Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday October 7thShimmering – 5:00-5:45pmTwinkling/Rising – 5:45-6:30pmShooting/Shining/Super – 6:30-7:15pm Tentative 2025 Competition Schedule 2/7/25 – Friends and Family Performance @ SPCC2/15/25 –Cheers from the Heart @ Sanford High School3/1/54 – Shine Bright Invitational @ Gray New Gloucester High School3/15/25 – Fire Invitational @ South Portland High School3/29/25 – MYCCA Maine Cheer Classic – TBD

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! April No classes the week of 1/20/25 - refunds will be issued.Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat. (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.

5:00 PM - 8:45 PM	XLP Basketball Rental

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6:00pm Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2. Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes. Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs, front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills. When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	South Portland Fire Cheering - Shimmering Stars-Unified Inclusive Team South Portland Fire – Competitive Cheerleading South Portland Fire is a competitive youth cheer program open to all children who live in or attend school in South Portland. We welcome athletes with all abilities on our teams with no skill requirements and are offering a Unified team this year which will be our only team open to residents of other towns! Athletes will receive instruction and training in dance, jumps, stunting, tumbling, teamwork, and leadership. This is a competitive team-based sport. When athletes register, the expectation is they attend all practices and all competitions. For more information or any questions please email Tracy at tracy.bissonnette@gmail.com. Dates and Day of week: November 2024 – March 2025 NEW Shimmering (Unified) Stars (Ages 8 and up including all adults) - Registration CLOSEDOpen to residents of all towns with special needs (all other teams accept only athletes who live or attend school in South Portland)Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm. Will exhibition at two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 NEW Twinkling (Toddler) Stars (Ages 3–Pre-K) - Registration CLOSEDTuesdays 5:00-5:30pm. Will compete in two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 Rising Stars (Grades K-2) - Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shooting Stars (Grades 3-4) - Monday 5:30-7pm; Wednesday 7:00-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shining Stars (Grades 5-6) - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Super Stars (Grades 7-8) - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Athletes in grades 2, 4, and 6 may be asked to move up on teams based on tumbling skills - Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday October 7thShimmering – 5:00-5:45pmTwinkling/Rising – 5:45-6:30pmShooting/Shining/Super – 6:30-7:15pm Tentative 2025 Competition Schedule 2/7/25 – Friends and Family Performance @ SPCC2/15/25 –Cheers from the Heart @ Sanford High School3/1/54 – Shine Bright Invitational @ Gray New Gloucester High School3/15/25 – Fire Invitational @ South Portland High School3/29/25 – MYCCA Maine Cheer Classic – TBD

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Diving Lessons Springboard - Spring Session This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12. No exceptions!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Strikers Meeting

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swim & Diving Lessons ONLY

6:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Portland Players Rehearsal

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 1) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 2) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ RCC Evening Winter 2025 We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Wednesday April 9, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ Redbank (Beginners Only) We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Wednesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Winter 2 Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are. Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Wednesdays at 9:30am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	BRIDGE - BRIDGE Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Winter 2 Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!Instructor: Linda PetersNo senior Discount

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	MANAGING ATHRITIS - MANAGING ATHRITIS Join Rachel Boutin from Northern Lights as she provides education on the different types of arthritis and risk factors. Reviews how to manage arthritis in the short-term and long-term through lifestyle choices and medical interventions. Min 5/Max 24 Presenter: Rachel Boutin, PT DPT, GCS Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric PT, Lead PT and Site Coordinator of Clinical Education, Northern Light

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Vaccum Cheering Mats

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM	Rhythmic Gymnastics - Rhythmic Gymnastics: April- Wednesdays Inspiring the next generation of gymnasts.In Rhythmic Gymnastics, We aim to build a strong body and spark your curiosity while inspiring you to discover your talents. This Program will shape your young ladies into Strong, passionate, and disciplined women. We are dedicated to helping every child to have the opportunity to reach their goals and maximum potential in this sport.Our Mission goes far beyond gymnastics – We strive to create a healthy and positive environment for families and individuals to come and grow. We aim to inspire a new generation of gymnasts to work on their balance, flexibility,and body control while developing their confidence and self-esteem.The 5 Benefits of Rhythmic Gymnastics are:1. Team Building2. Proprioception Influence3. Reduce stress and pressure4. Builds Confidence5. GritClasses will run for 1 hour and fifteenMeet the talented and award-winning instructor, Asya Vinokur; who will show you how to move and express yourself with Rhythm and Grace!Hi there! My name is Asya Vinokur and I am a former elite-level competitive national gymnast who has won numerous medals and titles throughout the tri-state area of New York and surrounding states. I am proud to say that I have taken home titles such as N.Y. State champion, and Regional champion, and consistently stayed in the top 3 rankings for years.I have also qualified for Eastern/Western Opens and National Championships, ranking in the top 15 nationwide, which earned me elite-level status. Additionally, I have competed in invitational competitions nationwide during my 12-year career as a professional rhythmic gymnast.I was born in Belarus and came to the United States with my family at the age of 4. Growing up, I was born into a family of national team athletes, with my mother Valentina being a master of sport in equestrian riding and my father Dmitry being a master of sport for wrestling. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where I started practicing rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 6 and quickly progressed and excelled at the sport.Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me and Can’t wait to see you in class!Min 4/Max 10Scholarships available- Application linked below*No class on Monday, November 11th

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 8:45 PM	XLP Basketball Rental

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Historical Society Meeting

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	South Portland Fire Cheering - Rising Stars South Portland Fire – Competitive Cheerleading South Portland Fire is a competitive youth cheer program open to all children who live in or attend school in South Portland. We welcome athletes with all abilities on our teams with no skill requirements and are offering a Unified team this year which will be our only team open to residents of other towns! Athletes will receive instruction and training in dance, jumps, stunting, tumbling, teamwork, and leadership. This is a competitive team-based sport. When athletes register, the expectation is they attend all practices and all competitions. For more information or any questions please email Tracy at tracy.bissonnette@gmail.com. Dates and Day of week: November 2024 – March 2025 NEW Shimmering (Unified) Stars (Ages 8 and up including all adults) - Registration CLOSEDOpen to residents of all towns with special needs (all other teams accept only athletes who live or attend school in South Portland)Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm. Will exhibition at two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 NEW Twinkling (Toddler) Stars (Ages 3–Pre-K) - Registration CLOSEDTuesdays 5:00-5:30pm. Will compete in two competitions. Min 5/Max 10 Rising Stars (Grades K-2) - Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shooting Stars (Grades 3-4) - Monday 5:30-7pm; Wednesday 7:00-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Shining Stars (Grades 5-6) - Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Super Stars (Grades 7-8) - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm. Max 20 - Registration CLOSED Athletes in grades 2, 4, and 6 may be asked to move up on teams based on tumbling skills - Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday October 7thShimmering – 5:00-5:45pmTwinkling/Rising – 5:45-6:30pmShooting/Shining/Super – 6:30-7:15pm Tentative 2025 Competition Schedule 2/7/25 – Friends and Family Performance @ SPCC2/15/25 –Cheers from the Heart @ Sanford High School3/1/54 – Shine Bright Invitational @ Gray New Gloucester High School3/15/25 – Fire Invitational @ South Portland High School3/29/25 – MYCCA Maine Cheer Classic – TBD

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 3-4 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 5-6 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Rip Tide Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session Rip Tide Swim Club is designed for swimmers ages 8 (by the start date) through 14 who are looking to build endurance and improve their stroke technique. this program will provide an introduction to competitive swimming in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In order to join the RTSC a swimmer must have completed an evaluation and/or have approval from the head coach. Our goal is to inspire a love of the water and foster enjoyment of this life long sport. Please email questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.orgSwimmers who have not been involved with RTSC in the last year must attend the evaluation night or their registration will be removed.WINTER Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	RipTide Swim Club

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Deep Water Aerobics & RT Plus

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Rip Tide PLUS Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session RIP TIDE PLUS is for Middle School age swimmers ONLY who can swim roughly 1200 meters per practice. Each practice is made up of roughly 50% conditioning and 50% technique work, so technique should be solid in all four competitive strokes prior to entering this group. Please email any questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.org ALL Swimmers who did not participate in the RT PLUS program within the last year, must attend an Evaluation Night.SPRING Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym - WEDNESDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Thursday April 10, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim + Hydro Fitness

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 8AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	J.A.M. & Lap Swim

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Thursdays at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 9AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Thursdays at 9:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Thursdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM	LUNCH AT THE GREEN LADLE CULINARY ARTS SCHOOL - LUNCH AT THE GREEN LADLE CULINARY ARTS SCHOOL - APRIL BBQ Part of the Lewiston Regional Technical Center, the ladle offers the opportunity for students to get real hands-on work in the positions of head chef, cook, waiter/waitress and hosting. Menu will be available 1 week prior. If the European Bakery is open, we will make a quick stop after lunch. Please note that the TIP is not included. Please bring cash for the hard-working students for tips. Your fee only includes transportation and meal.

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM	PE Wellness/Swim Pilot Program - School Dept

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim & SP High School Club( NO LAPS)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Unified Sports - Unified Sports Drop-in Program Unified Sports Drop In ProgramThis inclusive drop in program combines individuals with and without intellectual and physical disabilities to participate together in a variety of sports. Unified Sports is fun way to develop motor skills and teamwork while also fostering acceptance and creating new friendships among participants along the way. Basketball, pickleball, kickball, dodgeball, floor hockey, badminton, flag football, cornhole, soccer and more!Max of 30

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards! Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun. Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! April No classes the week of 1/20/25 - refunds will be issued.Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat. (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Family Bingo Night - Family Bingo Night- April 2025 Family Bingo Night returns this winter! Don't miss this fun chance for a night of family fun with many opportunities to win prizes!Dates: January 23, February 20, March 20, April 10Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Pizza will be served at 5:30pm, Bingo runs from 6-7pm, prizes received after last bingo roundLocation: South Portland Community Center Casco Bay RoomCost: Resident: $25 per family of up to 4, $5 for additional family memberNon-Resident:$35 per family of up to 4, $5 for additional family member(Please register all family members, discounts will be applied at checkout) Registration fee will include:Pizza and a drinkBingo cards and chips A whole lot of FUN!

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Thursdays at 6pm OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Thursdays at 6pm Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	South Portland Land Trust monthly Board Meeting

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Thursday League - Spring Adult Basketball League format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.orgwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM	Intro to Bellydancing - Intro to Bellydancing - Spring Winter 2 Session Reminder - No Class March 20.Heather invites you to come learn fundamental movements of fusion bellydance! Be open to moving your body in new ways while becoming aware of how to move those hips, articulate your spine, and isolate your chest...and maybe all at once! Bellydance can benefit cardiovascular health, release stress, improve mobility, and confidence! Come join us in this class discovering new ways to move while having fun! Wear comfortable clothing, bare feet or socks recommended. Instructor: Heather Lundin

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Winter 2 Yoga: Mindful MovementLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Liz Merci Yoga is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all level of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class will help you build muscle, practice balance, and explore range of motion in major joints — all to a great playlist! This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults. About Liz: Liz is born and raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps!Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ RCC Evening Winter 2025 We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic + 3 lap lanes

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - EVENING Class-Thursdays at 8pm We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Friday April 11, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons April Fridays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons April Fridays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level. Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Comminty Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg. You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Watercolor Workshops - Watercolors Part 2 Introduction to Watercolors The objectives of this class are to develop, at an introductory level, skill in watercolor painting. Students will acquire proficiency utilizing the tools and terms of this lovely and ancient medium. We will experiment in dry, damp and wet surfaces, as we explore possible outcomes. Glazing, layering and a full complement of fun techniques will be included. Bring your spirit of adventure. Watercolors Part 2 Building on our beginners course, we will explore a host of new and traditional techniques. Each class will present and resolve problems in rendering skies, water, rocks and figures.Min 4/Max 15 Instructor: Pauline CookSupply List for Introduction to WatercolorsPaper: Arches 100% Cotton 140 pound Rough - 7" x 10" or largerBrushes: Size 7", 8", or 9" Round of a decent quality Watercolor brushes available at local craft stores are adequate Size 1/2" to 1" Square of a decent quality Rigger or small Detail Number 1 is fineWatercolor Paint: Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson Drawing board (any material will suffice) 10 x 10 (at the least)Pallette (a white dish will be fine)Masking tape - 1/2" to 3/4" (Hardware quality is fine) PencilEraserPaper towels, sponge, soft rag (any or all)2 water containers (6oz - 8oz will do)Utility knife or a used credit cardSpray bottle (fine mist) Supply List for Watercolors Phase 2Original Supplies and Tools (see required list for Intro to Watercolor)Additions are:Brushes: A small Fan Brush (#1 - at your discretion) A mop brush (at your discretion - used for washes)Paints: White Gouache, Payne's Gray, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Hooker's Green Lt, Cadmium Orange

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM	SENIOR CORNHOLE - SENIOR CORNHOLE Come join us to play Cornhole at the South Portland Community Center! Please try to pre-register before attending the program. Drop-ins always welcome! SEE NOTES, CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE FOR NO CORN HOLE DATES.

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Maine Women's Lacrosse Officials Association: Junior Officials Program - Junior Officials Training Maine Women's Lacrosse Officials Association (MWLOA) & South Portland Recreation Department are teaming up to bring their Junior Officials Program to South Portland!The Junior Officials program of MWLOA is where they will work with high schoolers & adults during a 1 day class learning the rules, updates on the youth game & go through game like scenarios. In order for someone to become a Junior Official for youth games (3rd/4th & 5th/6th only), the following will be needed: Be in 9th-12th grade or an adult (18+) Be a USA Lacrosse Member (USA Lacrosse Website); If you do not have a membership, Kayla Billings will reach out to you about the steps you will need. Take and pass the USA Lacrosse Youth Rules Test Here is everything to know: Where is the class: South Portland High School Athletic Complex, 637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME 04106 If the weather is not suitable for outside, it will be held indoors at South Portland Community Center. When: Friday, April 11th from 5:00-7:30pm Cost: $30 (this does not cover USA Lacrosse membership). Cost will cover officials t-shirt, a set of cards, whistle and class materials. If you have any questions about the registration, please contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.gov If you have questions about the program, please contact Kayla Billings at mainejolacrosse@gmail.com.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board & 3 lap lanes

6:15 PM - 8:00 PM	5th & 6th Grade Girls Lacrosse Practice

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	maintenance

Saturday April 12, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	CLEAN GYM FLOOR

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Saturdays at 9am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Saturdays at 9am Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Office hours

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Saturdays at 9:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Saturdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 10am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Saturdays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Saturdays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Youth Open Gym (Prek-12)

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Saturdays at 10:30am Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2. Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes. Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs, front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills. When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Beginner Soft Pastel - Beginner Soft Pastel: Roadways in Landscape Beginner Soft Pastel: Streams and RiversThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to draw and paint marshes, streams, and rivers with a focus on fun! No experience needed. We will be learning about value, composition, and color while enjoying the beauty of painting winding waterways in landscapes. No class 1/18. Make-up class will be on 2/1 9a-10:30a. Beginner Soft Pastel: Animals: This five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to create realistic and interesting animal portraits using soft pastel, graphite, and charcoal. We trace printed photos of animals, which eliminates the need of drawing skills in the class.Beginner Soft Pastel: Roadways in LandscapeThis five class series will teach beginner pastelists how to draw and paint paths and roads in landscapes.In addition, students will learn how to use pastels to achieve both a sketch and finished painting look. All classes will include step-by-step instructions. No experience needed. Supplies are included in class. Instructor: Joan Quinn

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 11am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Saturdays at 11am Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	HS Baseball Game

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Saturdays at 11:30am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	3-4 Youth Lacrosse Indoor Practice

1:00 PM - 1:55 PM	Small School/Community Buiding Swim

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Birthday Party (Lyons)

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Girl Scouts Meeting (Morrison)

2:00 PM - 2:55 PM	Small School/Community Buiding Swim

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SPLL Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Boys Lacrosse Clinic - Middle School Lacrosse Open Play Youth Indoor Lacrosse3rd & 4th Grade Lacrosse Clinic:Youth Lacrosse Coach Ben Bettez will be holding two free clinics for all boys in grades 3 or 4. These two days will be focused on skills and drills as we prepare for the lacrosse season. 5th & 6th Grade Lacrosse Clinic: Youth Coach, Erick Giles will lead indoor lacrosse sessions in January through March for new and returning lacrosse players in grades 5 & 6. Sessions will emphasize skill development and playing small-sided games. Players should bring sneakers, athletic clothes, a water bottle, and a lacrosse stick (if possible). Sticks can be provided for new players. If you do not have your own lacrosse stick, please contact Coach Hanley (dan.hanley3@gmail.com).3/4 Despite this being a free program, registrants must sign up in advance Please Note: Dates have changed since the printing of the brochure.

Sunday April 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym - SUNDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Sundays at 10am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Sundays at 10am Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Sundays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons April Sundays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Sundays at 10:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Sundays at 11am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Sundays at 11am OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Sundays at 11am (newly added) OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons April Sundays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level. Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Comminty Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Sundays at 11:30am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Sundays at 12pm For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Sundays at 12pm Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Sundays at 12pm Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Bday Party (Kierstead)

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Youth Open Gym (Prek-Gr. 12)

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Sundays at 12:30pm Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball Over 30 - SUNDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Spring Session-Group 1 at 4pm We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency. Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Adult Beginner Lessons & Adult Open Swim

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Adult Volleyball Open Gym - Volleyball Drop in @ SPCC SOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS SUNDAYS October 6 - May 44:00 PM – 6:00 PMCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Spring Session-Group 2 at 4:30pm We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency. Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - WEEKEND Class-Sundays at 5pm We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic + Adult only Lap Swim

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Volleyball Rental

Monday April 14, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 8AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ Redbank (Beginners Only) We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Meeting - Jess Berna

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 9AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Girl Scout Meeting (Hanley)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 3-4 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 5-6 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Rip Tide Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session Rip Tide Swim Club is designed for swimmers ages 8 (by the start date) through 14 who are looking to build endurance and improve their stroke technique. this program will provide an introduction to competitive swimming in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In order to join the RTSC a swimmer must have completed an evaluation and/or have approval from the head coach. Our goal is to inspire a love of the water and foster enjoyment of this life long sport. Please email questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.orgSwimmers who have not been involved with RTSC in the last year must attend the evaluation night or their registration will be removed.WINTER Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	RipTide Swim Club

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	SPHS Baseball Booster Meeting

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Mt Pleasant Cemetry Meeting

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Spring Adult Basketball League format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.orgwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Deep Water Aerobics & RT Plus

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Rip Tide PLUS Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session RIP TIDE PLUS is for Middle School age swimmers ONLY who can swim roughly 1200 meters per practice. Each practice is made up of roughly 50% conditioning and 50% technique work, so technique should be solid in all four competitive strokes prior to entering this group. Please email any questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.org ALL Swimmers who did not participate in the RT PLUS program within the last year, must attend an Evaluation Night.SPRING Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

7:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Sopo Strikers Meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Pride Sports Dodgeball Rental

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Tuesday April 15, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim + Hydro Fitness

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Publc Works Training

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	POP - Preschool Open Play - POP - Preschool Open Play Looking for ways to get some energy out and meet new families in the community? Drop in to our POP program and have some fun with your child/family. We will provide the equipment and activity space! Parents/guardians must supervise their child at all times. This is a drop in program. Please pay the supervisor at the start of each day.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Storytime - Redbank Storytime The South Portland Youth Librarians will be hosting story and song time at Redbank Community Center on Tuesdays. The librarians will be reading stories and leading fun family songs. This program is free. If you have an questions about the program please reach out to Jessica Milton at jmilton@southportland.org.Also on Tuesdays from 9am to 11am at Redbank we also host a preschool open play (POP) program in the gym. This program is $4 for South Portland resident families and $5 for Non-Resident families. You may leave and return to the POP program to attend storytime.Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.No Program on Federal Holidays

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg. You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! April No classes the week of 1/20/25 - refunds will be issued.Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat. (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.

5:00 PM - 8:45 PM	XLP Basketball Rental

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6:00pm Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2. Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes. Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs, front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills. When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Diving Lessons Springboard - Spring Session This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12. No exceptions!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swim & Diving Lessons ONLY

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Portland Rugby Workouts

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 1) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 2) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ RCC Evening Winter 2025 We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Wednesday April 16, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Publc Works Training

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ Redbank (Beginners Only) We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Wednesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Winter 2 Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are. Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM	LET'S MAKE PRETTY THINGS! - LET'S MAKE PRETTY THINGS! We are off to The Creative Soul Open Studio. The studio is a hub of activity, where creativity thrives, and people of all ages can find their inner artist. You pick your own project: pottery, canvas, sea glass art, painting on wine glasses and more! Prices range from $5 to $25 or a little more. You pick the project and price range of your choice (cost on your own)! Seasoned artist or total novice encouraged! Lunch out.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Wednesdays at 9:30am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	BRIDGE - BRIDGE Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Winter 2 Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!Instructor: Linda PetersNo senior Discount

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	club meeting

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM	Rhythmic Gymnastics - Rhythmic Gymnastics: April- Wednesdays Inspiring the next generation of gymnasts.In Rhythmic Gymnastics, We aim to build a strong body and spark your curiosity while inspiring you to discover your talents. This Program will shape your young ladies into Strong, passionate, and disciplined women. We are dedicated to helping every child to have the opportunity to reach their goals and maximum potential in this sport.Our Mission goes far beyond gymnastics – We strive to create a healthy and positive environment for families and individuals to come and grow. We aim to inspire a new generation of gymnasts to work on their balance, flexibility,and body control while developing their confidence and self-esteem.The 5 Benefits of Rhythmic Gymnastics are:1. Team Building2. Proprioception Influence3. Reduce stress and pressure4. Builds Confidence5. GritClasses will run for 1 hour and fifteenMeet the talented and award-winning instructor, Asya Vinokur; who will show you how to move and express yourself with Rhythm and Grace!Hi there! My name is Asya Vinokur and I am a former elite-level competitive national gymnast who has won numerous medals and titles throughout the tri-state area of New York and surrounding states. I am proud to say that I have taken home titles such as N.Y. State champion, and Regional champion, and consistently stayed in the top 3 rankings for years.I have also qualified for Eastern/Western Opens and National Championships, ranking in the top 15 nationwide, which earned me elite-level status. Additionally, I have competed in invitational competitions nationwide during my 12-year career as a professional rhythmic gymnast.I was born in Belarus and came to the United States with my family at the age of 4. Growing up, I was born into a family of national team athletes, with my mother Valentina being a master of sport in equestrian riding and my father Dmitry being a master of sport for wrestling. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where I started practicing rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 6 and quickly progressed and excelled at the sport.Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me and Can’t wait to see you in class!Min 4/Max 10Scholarships available- Application linked below*No class on Monday, November 11th

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 8:45 PM	XLP Basketball Rental

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM	Girl Scout Meeting (Fauth)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 3-4 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 5-6 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Historical Society Meeting

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Rip Tide Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session Rip Tide Swim Club is designed for swimmers ages 8 (by the start date) through 14 who are looking to build endurance and improve their stroke technique. this program will provide an introduction to competitive swimming in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In order to join the RTSC a swimmer must have completed an evaluation and/or have approval from the head coach. Our goal is to inspire a love of the water and foster enjoyment of this life long sport. Please email questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.orgSwimmers who have not been involved with RTSC in the last year must attend the evaluation night or their registration will be removed.WINTER Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	RipTide Swim Club

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Deep Water Aerobics & RT Plus

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Rip Tide PLUS Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session RIP TIDE PLUS is for Middle School age swimmers ONLY who can swim roughly 1200 meters per practice. Each practice is made up of roughly 50% conditioning and 50% technique work, so technique should be solid in all four competitive strokes prior to entering this group. Please email any questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.org ALL Swimmers who did not participate in the RT PLUS program within the last year, must attend an Evaluation Night.SPRING Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym - WEDNESDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Thursday April 17, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim + Hydro Fitness

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 8AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	J.A.M. & Lap Swim

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Thursdays at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 9AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Battle of the Senior Recreation Dept. Trivia

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Thursdays at 9:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Thursdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim & SP High School Club( NO LAPS)

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	BATTLE BETWEEN TOWNS TRIVIA SERIES - BATTLE BETWEEN TOWNS TRIVIA SERIES Join us as we welcome our surrounding recreation friends for a Battle of the Towns Trivia Series! For 3 weeks (check dates monthly), we will test your knowledge, battle it out and see which town will hold the trivia battle title! Snacks and drinks included.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Unified Sports - Unified Sports Drop-in Program Unified Sports Drop In ProgramThis inclusive drop in program combines individuals with and without intellectual and physical disabilities to participate together in a variety of sports. Unified Sports is fun way to develop motor skills and teamwork while also fostering acceptance and creating new friendships among participants along the way. Basketball, pickleball, kickball, dodgeball, floor hockey, badminton, flag football, cornhole, soccer and more!Max of 30

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	CORE STABILITY - CORE STABILITY - APRIL A resistance based Pilates inspired class. Focused on improving overall strength and mobility through core based movement. Suitable for all but will have mat floor work involved.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	CHAIR FIT - CHAIR FIT - APRIL Chair Fit is a great total body workout for everyone but perfect if you have trouble doing standing exercise. Cardio, strength and core all using a chair! No classes in August.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Battle Between Towns Trivia Clean up time for COORDINATORS ONLY

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards! Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun. Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Driver Education - Right Choice Driving School - Winter Session 2 The Right Choice Driving School owner and director Tim O’Carroll has 20 years’ experience running this program. Instructors are licensed by the State of Maine. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the course starting date. 10 hours of driving instruction included in addition to classroom time. Min 10 Max 15.No classes over February break (Feb 17-20)

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Lax Practices

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	MainelyNP Wellness Series: Nurturing Health Through Knowledge - Preventative Health Screenings and Why They Matter Introducing Amy Brown, a seasoned Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of experience. Amy holds a Bachelor's in Nursing from the University of Maine, a Master's in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine, and is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. With expertise in primary care and lifestyle medicine, she provides comprehensive, patient-centered care and emphasizes preventive and health promotion strategies to improve overall well-being. Amy brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as a health education instructor at our community center. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to make informed health choices for a holistic and thriving lifestyle.Unlocking the Secrets of Quality Sleep Join us for an engaging and informative community health talk on the often underestimated yet vital topic of quality sleep. Led by Amy Brown, a Family Nurse Practitioner from South Portland with expertise in health promotion strategies. In this session we will dive into the science behind sleep, addressing common challenges, and offering simple yet effective tips for better sleep. Learn how prioritizing rest impacts overall well-being. Don't miss the opportunity to ask your own burning questions!Nurturing Radiant Skin for a Lifetime Uncover the secrets to radiant skin with Amy Brown, FNP-C. This will be an insightful session on the importance of routine skincare, tips for treating common skin conditions, and skin cancer prevention. Gain valuable tips on treating acne and preventing premature aging. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skin health and embrace a glowing, youthful complexion. Open to all – let's prioritize skin wellness together! Calm in the Chaos: Mastering Stress!Navigate the stress landscape with Nurse Practitioner Amy Brown. Understand the importance of stress management on your physical and mental health. We will unravel the science behind stress, identify common stressors, and provide you with actionable tips to find calm amidst chaos. Join us for a journey towards a balanced life with less daily stress– because you deserve tranquility!Simplifying Nutrition for a Vibrant You! Join us for an enlightening health talk focused on making nutrition simple and sustainable. Led by Amy Brown, FNP-C, this session is designed to explore the importance of good nutrition and understand the science behind a balanced diet on your health. We’ll address common nutrition pitfalls and empower you with easy, delicious, and practical habits that will transform your approach to eating for lifelong wellness!

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Tennis Matches

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Tennis Matches

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! April No classes the week of 1/20/25 - refunds will be issued.Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat. (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM	HMC Meeting

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Thursdays at 6pm OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Thursdays at 6pm Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Portland Rugby Workouts

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Thursday League - Spring Adult Basketball League format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.orgwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM	Intro to Bellydancing - Intro to Bellydancing - Spring Winter 2 Session Reminder - No Class March 20.Heather invites you to come learn fundamental movements of fusion bellydance! Be open to moving your body in new ways while becoming aware of how to move those hips, articulate your spine, and isolate your chest...and maybe all at once! Bellydance can benefit cardiovascular health, release stress, improve mobility, and confidence! Come join us in this class discovering new ways to move while having fun! Wear comfortable clothing, bare feet or socks recommended. Instructor: Heather Lundin

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Winter 2 Yoga: Mindful MovementLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Liz Merci Yoga is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all level of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class will help you build muscle, practice balance, and explore range of motion in major joints — all to a great playlist! This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults. About Liz: Liz is born and raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps!Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ RCC Evening Winter 2025 We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic + 3 lap lanes

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - EVENING Class-Thursdays at 8pm We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Friday April 18, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons April Fridays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	No School Days - No School Day - Friday, April 18th NO SCHOOL DAYS We offer programs on some No School Days for children in grades K-5 who are South Portland residents. These take place at the South Portland Community Center from 8 am to 5pm. Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim if the pool is available. There are no sibling discounts for this program. Min 20/Max 40. What To Bring:Lunch and 2 snacks Refillable Water BottleSwimsuit & TowelChange of Clothes

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons April Fridays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level. Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Comminty Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg. You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Steamworks for Kids- STEM Workshops - STEAM Sampler (NEW!) Wizardry School of Science: Join in the escapades of your favorite magical characters while discovering the science behind the magic in this fun, chemistry and physics-based workshop. Make edible wands, brew fantastic potions, and create "magical” chemical reactions as you earn your Wizardry of Science diploma! Watch a mirage mysteriously appear, experiment with color and light, and see who knows the most fun facts about Wizarding. Are you a Science Wizard? Come and find out! Min 8/Max 14Slimescapades! : Get ready to get slimy with this super slime-tastic chemistry-based workshop! Make a new slime every day, do experiments to create polymers and other materials, and have a blast with chemical reactions. Come join the messy, slimy side of science fun! Min 8/Max 14STEAM Sampler (NEW!) : This workshop provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through a sampler of engaging hands-on activities. Children will be introduced to concepts of physics, chemistry, electronics, engineering, art, and mathematics throughout the workshop. Each session includes creating several items using science, for children to keep at the end.! Min 8/Max 148-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!): Build unique robots that are powered by the sun batteries not required! Using a compact solar panel, these cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! Use our free build and robotics kits to create your own designs. Come join us for some robot fun!Min 8/Max 14Build-A-Thon (NEW!): This workshop is all about building. Learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process by using your own building kit to keep at the end of the week. Use our build kits to create new constructions and challenges each day. Invent and construct your own design using cardboard and other materials while learning to use basic tools. Min 8/Max 14

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Watercolor Workshops - Watercolors Part 2 Introduction to Watercolors The objectives of this class are to develop, at an introductory level, skill in watercolor painting. Students will acquire proficiency utilizing the tools and terms of this lovely and ancient medium. We will experiment in dry, damp and wet surfaces, as we explore possible outcomes. Glazing, layering and a full complement of fun techniques will be included. Bring your spirit of adventure. Watercolors Part 2 Building on our beginners course, we will explore a host of new and traditional techniques. Each class will present and resolve problems in rendering skies, water, rocks and figures.Min 4/Max 15 Instructor: Pauline CookSupply List for Introduction to WatercolorsPaper: Arches 100% Cotton 140 pound Rough - 7" x 10" or largerBrushes: Size 7", 8", or 9" Round of a decent quality Watercolor brushes available at local craft stores are adequate Size 1/2" to 1" Square of a decent quality Rigger or small Detail Number 1 is fineWatercolor Paint: Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson Drawing board (any material will suffice) 10 x 10 (at the least)Pallette (a white dish will be fine)Masking tape - 1/2" to 3/4" (Hardware quality is fine) PencilEraserPaper towels, sponge, soft rag (any or all)2 water containers (6oz - 8oz will do)Utility knife or a used credit cardSpray bottle (fine mist) Supply List for Watercolors Phase 2Original Supplies and Tools (see required list for Intro to Watercolor)Additions are:Brushes: A small Fan Brush (#1 - at your discretion) A mop brush (at your discretion - used for washes)Paints: White Gouache, Payne's Gray, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Hooker's Green Lt, Cadmium Orange

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

1:45 PM - 5:00 PM	No School Day program

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Karate Kids - Karate Kids- Spring 1 Students in this class will learn the basic strikes, blocks, kicks and stances used in karate training. This fundamental training also strengthens and prepares the body for the more difficult techniques ahead in one’s training. In addition to developing physical fitness, self-defense and safety skills, our karate program also helps your child build confidence, focus and respect for oneself and others.Instructor: Dragon Fire Martial ArtsMin 10/Max 25*No Class on November 29thScholarships available- Application linked below

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:30 PM - 8:00 PM	HS Girls Lax Games

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board & 3 lap lanes

6:15 PM - 8:00 PM	5th & 6th Grade Girls Lacrosse Practice

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	maintenance

Saturday April 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	SPHS Varsity Softball Round Robin

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	SPHS Varsity Softball Round Robin

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	SPHS Varsity Softball Round Robin

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	SPHS Varsity Softball Round Robin

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	CLEAN GYM FLOOR

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Saturdays at 9am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Saturdays at 9am Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Saturdays at 9:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Saturdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 10am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Saturdays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Saturdays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Youth Open Gym (Prek-12)

10:15 AM - 12:30 PM	Birthdy Party (Cabana)

10:15 AM - 12:30 PM	Birthdy Party (Cabana)

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Saturdays at 10:30am Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2. Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes. Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs, front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills. When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 11am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Saturdays at 11am Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	HS Baseball Game

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	HS Baseball Game

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Saturdays at 11:30am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Baby Shower (Crawford)

1:00 PM - 1:55 PM	Pool Party (No party room) Van Den Berghe

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	SPLL Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

Sunday April 20, 2025
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM	CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM	CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM	CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Adult Beginner Lessons & Adult Open Swim

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic + Adult only Lap Swim

Monday April 21, 2025
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM	CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM	CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM	CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 3-4 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 5-6 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

Tuesday April 22, 2025
12:00 AM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim + Hydro Fitness

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	School Vacation Camps - April Vacation Camp School Vacation Camps School Vacation Camps are for children in grades K-5 who are residents of South Portland. This program takes place at the South Portland Community Center from 8am to 5pm. Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim in the pool when available. There are no sibling discounts for this program.This camp is priced by the day due to the way the dates fall this year. Min 20/Max 40Children need lunch and two snacks per day. They should also bring a refillable water bottle with them every day as well as a swimsuit/towel and change of clothes. A schedule for the week will be posted at a later date.

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Steamworks for Kids- STEM Workshops - 8-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!) Wizardry School of Science: Join in the escapades of your favorite magical characters while discovering the science behind the magic in this fun, chemistry and physics-based workshop. Make edible wands, brew fantastic potions, and create "magical” chemical reactions as you earn your Wizardry of Science diploma! Watch a mirage mysteriously appear, experiment with color and light, and see who knows the most fun facts about Wizarding. Are you a Science Wizard? Come and find out! Min 8/Max 14Slimescapades! : Get ready to get slimy with this super slime-tastic chemistry-based workshop! Make a new slime every day, do experiments to create polymers and other materials, and have a blast with chemical reactions. Come join the messy, slimy side of science fun! Min 8/Max 14STEAM Sampler (NEW!) : This workshop provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through a sampler of engaging hands-on activities. Children will be introduced to concepts of physics, chemistry, electronics, engineering, art, and mathematics throughout the workshop. Each session includes creating several items using science, for children to keep at the end.! Min 8/Max 148-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!): Build unique robots that are powered by the sun batteries not required! Using a compact solar panel, these cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! Use our free build and robotics kits to create your own designs. Come join us for some robot fun!Min 8/Max 14Build-A-Thon (NEW!): This workshop is all about building. Learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process by using your own building kit to keep at the end of the week. Use our build kits to create new constructions and challenges each day. Invent and construct your own design using cardboard and other materials while learning to use basic tools. Min 8/Max 14

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	POP - Preschool Open Play - POP - Preschool Open Play Looking for ways to get some energy out and meet new families in the community? Drop in to our POP program and have some fun with your child/family. We will provide the equipment and activity space! Parents/guardians must supervise their child at all times. This is a drop in program. Please pay the supervisor at the start of each day.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Storytime - Redbank Storytime The South Portland Youth Librarians will be hosting story and song time at Redbank Community Center on Tuesdays. The librarians will be reading stories and leading fun family songs. This program is free. If you have an questions about the program please reach out to Jessica Milton at jmilton@southportland.org.Also on Tuesdays from 9am to 11am at Redbank we also host a preschool open play (POP) program in the gym. This program is $4 for South Portland resident families and $5 for Non-Resident families. You may leave and return to the POP program to attend storytime.Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.No Program on Federal Holidays

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	EVCU SENIOR FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP SERIES - EVCU SENIOR FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP SERIES Join us for an engaging, informative workshop series tailored to seniors focused on enhancing financial wellness and safety. Program covers essential topics including managing senior finances, organizing and preparing important personal records, and recognizing and avoiding scams targeted at older adults. Each session provides practical insights and tools to help seniors make informed financial decisions. To keep things fun and interactive, participants can enjoy money-themed games designed to sharpen shopping savvy and strengthen budgeting skills.Presenters: Evergreen C.U. Financial Wellness Team with Brenda Pollock

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg. You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Steamworks for Kids- STEM Workshops - Build-A-Thon (NEW!) Wizardry School of Science: Join in the escapades of your favorite magical characters while discovering the science behind the magic in this fun, chemistry and physics-based workshop. Make edible wands, brew fantastic potions, and create "magical” chemical reactions as you earn your Wizardry of Science diploma! Watch a mirage mysteriously appear, experiment with color and light, and see who knows the most fun facts about Wizarding. Are you a Science Wizard? Come and find out! Min 8/Max 14Slimescapades! : Get ready to get slimy with this super slime-tastic chemistry-based workshop! Make a new slime every day, do experiments to create polymers and other materials, and have a blast with chemical reactions. Come join the messy, slimy side of science fun! Min 8/Max 14STEAM Sampler (NEW!) : This workshop provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through a sampler of engaging hands-on activities. Children will be introduced to concepts of physics, chemistry, electronics, engineering, art, and mathematics throughout the workshop. Each session includes creating several items using science, for children to keep at the end.! Min 8/Max 148-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!): Build unique robots that are powered by the sun batteries not required! Using a compact solar panel, these cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! Use our free build and robotics kits to create your own designs. Come join us for some robot fun!Min 8/Max 14Build-A-Thon (NEW!): This workshop is all about building. Learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process by using your own building kit to keep at the end of the week. Use our build kits to create new constructions and challenges each day. Invent and construct your own design using cardboard and other materials while learning to use basic tools. Min 8/Max 14

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Vitality T'ai Chi for Seniors - T'ai Chi Tuesdays - T'AI CHI TUESDAYS - APRIL This program incorporates “T’ai Chi Moving for Better Balance”, an 8 posture standing form, with elements of Musical T’ai Chi which uses periods of seated movement; both practices will be integrated by learning the Great Breathing technique from Shaolin & Chinese Medicine. The musical background will be calming, peaceful and yet invigorating as the play element in T’ai Chi will be emphasized. Instructor, Michael Elliott is a 49 year practitioner.Tuesdays T'ai Chi is held two Tuesdays a month offered on the dates listed.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	April Vacation Camp

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:30 PM - 8:00 PM	HS Girls Lax Games

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! April No classes the week of 1/20/25 - refunds will be issued.Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat. (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Maine Lacrosse Officials Association

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6:00pm Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2. Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes. Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs, front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills. When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Diving Lessons Springboard - Spring Session This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12. No exceptions!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swim & Diving Lessons ONLY

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Portland Rugby Workouts

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 1) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 2) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Spring Skills and Drills We are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! Min 12/Max 30* Clinics, including 5th graders, available starting in November- please take note that the schedule has changed from what was printed in the brochure*Scholarships available- Application linked below

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ RCC Evening Winter 2025 We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Wednesday April 23, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ Redbank (Beginners Only) We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	School Vacation Camps - April Vacation Camp School Vacation Camps School Vacation Camps are for children in grades K-5 who are residents of South Portland. This program takes place at the South Portland Community Center from 8am to 5pm. Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim in the pool when available. There are no sibling discounts for this program.This camp is priced by the day due to the way the dates fall this year. Min 20/Max 40Children need lunch and two snacks per day. They should also bring a refillable water bottle with them every day as well as a swimsuit/towel and change of clothes. A schedule for the week will be posted at a later date.

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Steamworks for Kids- STEM Workshops - 8-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!) Wizardry School of Science: Join in the escapades of your favorite magical characters while discovering the science behind the magic in this fun, chemistry and physics-based workshop. Make edible wands, brew fantastic potions, and create "magical” chemical reactions as you earn your Wizardry of Science diploma! Watch a mirage mysteriously appear, experiment with color and light, and see who knows the most fun facts about Wizarding. Are you a Science Wizard? Come and find out! Min 8/Max 14Slimescapades! : Get ready to get slimy with this super slime-tastic chemistry-based workshop! Make a new slime every day, do experiments to create polymers and other materials, and have a blast with chemical reactions. Come join the messy, slimy side of science fun! Min 8/Max 14STEAM Sampler (NEW!) : This workshop provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through a sampler of engaging hands-on activities. Children will be introduced to concepts of physics, chemistry, electronics, engineering, art, and mathematics throughout the workshop. Each session includes creating several items using science, for children to keep at the end.! Min 8/Max 148-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!): Build unique robots that are powered by the sun batteries not required! Using a compact solar panel, these cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! Use our free build and robotics kits to create your own designs. Come join us for some robot fun!Min 8/Max 14Build-A-Thon (NEW!): This workshop is all about building. Learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process by using your own building kit to keep at the end of the week. Use our build kits to create new constructions and challenges each day. Invent and construct your own design using cardboard and other materials while learning to use basic tools. Min 8/Max 14

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Wednesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Winter 2 Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are. Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Wednesdays at 9:30am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	BRIDGE - BRIDGE Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Beginner Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing Winter 2 Join our beginner line dancing classes! Learn the basics step-by-step in a fun, supportive atmosphere. No partner needed. Get ready to groove to different music styles and feel confident hitting the dance floor!Instructor: Linda PetersNo senior Discount

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Steamworks for Kids- STEM Workshops - Build-A-Thon (NEW!) Wizardry School of Science: Join in the escapades of your favorite magical characters while discovering the science behind the magic in this fun, chemistry and physics-based workshop. Make edible wands, brew fantastic potions, and create "magical” chemical reactions as you earn your Wizardry of Science diploma! Watch a mirage mysteriously appear, experiment with color and light, and see who knows the most fun facts about Wizarding. Are you a Science Wizard? Come and find out! Min 8/Max 14Slimescapades! : Get ready to get slimy with this super slime-tastic chemistry-based workshop! Make a new slime every day, do experiments to create polymers and other materials, and have a blast with chemical reactions. Come join the messy, slimy side of science fun! Min 8/Max 14STEAM Sampler (NEW!) : This workshop provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through a sampler of engaging hands-on activities. Children will be introduced to concepts of physics, chemistry, electronics, engineering, art, and mathematics throughout the workshop. Each session includes creating several items using science, for children to keep at the end.! Min 8/Max 148-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!): Build unique robots that are powered by the sun batteries not required! Using a compact solar panel, these cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! Use our free build and robotics kits to create your own designs. Come join us for some robot fun!Min 8/Max 14Build-A-Thon (NEW!): This workshop is all about building. Learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process by using your own building kit to keep at the end of the week. Use our build kits to create new constructions and challenges each day. Invent and construct your own design using cardboard and other materials while learning to use basic tools. Min 8/Max 14

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	April Vacation Camp

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Vaccum Cheering Mats

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM	Rhythmic Gymnastics - Rhythmic Gymnastics: April- Wednesdays Inspiring the next generation of gymnasts.In Rhythmic Gymnastics, We aim to build a strong body and spark your curiosity while inspiring you to discover your talents. This Program will shape your young ladies into Strong, passionate, and disciplined women. We are dedicated to helping every child to have the opportunity to reach their goals and maximum potential in this sport.Our Mission goes far beyond gymnastics – We strive to create a healthy and positive environment for families and individuals to come and grow. We aim to inspire a new generation of gymnasts to work on their balance, flexibility,and body control while developing their confidence and self-esteem.The 5 Benefits of Rhythmic Gymnastics are:1. Team Building2. Proprioception Influence3. Reduce stress and pressure4. Builds Confidence5. GritClasses will run for 1 hour and fifteenMeet the talented and award-winning instructor, Asya Vinokur; who will show you how to move and express yourself with Rhythm and Grace!Hi there! My name is Asya Vinokur and I am a former elite-level competitive national gymnast who has won numerous medals and titles throughout the tri-state area of New York and surrounding states. I am proud to say that I have taken home titles such as N.Y. State champion, and Regional champion, and consistently stayed in the top 3 rankings for years.I have also qualified for Eastern/Western Opens and National Championships, ranking in the top 15 nationwide, which earned me elite-level status. Additionally, I have competed in invitational competitions nationwide during my 12-year career as a professional rhythmic gymnast.I was born in Belarus and came to the United States with my family at the age of 4. Growing up, I was born into a family of national team athletes, with my mother Valentina being a master of sport in equestrian riding and my father Dmitry being a master of sport for wrestling. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where I started practicing rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 6 and quickly progressed and excelled at the sport.Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me and Can’t wait to see you in class!Min 4/Max 10Scholarships available- Application linked below*No class on Monday, November 11th

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	HS Softball Game

5:00 PM - 8:45 PM	XLP Basketball Rental

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 3-4 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 5-6 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Rip Tide Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session Rip Tide Swim Club is designed for swimmers ages 8 (by the start date) through 14 who are looking to build endurance and improve their stroke technique. this program will provide an introduction to competitive swimming in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In order to join the RTSC a swimmer must have completed an evaluation and/or have approval from the head coach. Our goal is to inspire a love of the water and foster enjoyment of this life long sport. Please email questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.orgSwimmers who have not been involved with RTSC in the last year must attend the evaluation night or their registration will be removed.WINTER Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	RipTide Swim Club

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Deep Water Aerobics & RT Plus

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Rip Tide PLUS Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session RIP TIDE PLUS is for Middle School age swimmers ONLY who can swim roughly 1200 meters per practice. Each practice is made up of roughly 50% conditioning and 50% technique work, so technique should be solid in all four competitive strokes prior to entering this group. Please email any questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.org ALL Swimmers who did not participate in the RT PLUS program within the last year, must attend an Evaluation Night.SPRING Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym - WEDNESDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Thursday April 24, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim + Hydro Fitness

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 8AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	J.A.M. & Lap Swim

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	School Vacation Camps - April Vacation Camp School Vacation Camps School Vacation Camps are for children in grades K-5 who are residents of South Portland. This program takes place at the South Portland Community Center from 8am to 5pm. Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim in the pool when available. There are no sibling discounts for this program.This camp is priced by the day due to the way the dates fall this year. Min 20/Max 40Children need lunch and two snacks per day. They should also bring a refillable water bottle with them every day as well as a swimsuit/towel and change of clothes. A schedule for the week will be posted at a later date.

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Steamworks for Kids- STEM Workshops - 8-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!) Wizardry School of Science: Join in the escapades of your favorite magical characters while discovering the science behind the magic in this fun, chemistry and physics-based workshop. Make edible wands, brew fantastic potions, and create "magical” chemical reactions as you earn your Wizardry of Science diploma! Watch a mirage mysteriously appear, experiment with color and light, and see who knows the most fun facts about Wizarding. Are you a Science Wizard? Come and find out! Min 8/Max 14Slimescapades! : Get ready to get slimy with this super slime-tastic chemistry-based workshop! Make a new slime every day, do experiments to create polymers and other materials, and have a blast with chemical reactions. Come join the messy, slimy side of science fun! Min 8/Max 14STEAM Sampler (NEW!) : This workshop provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through a sampler of engaging hands-on activities. Children will be introduced to concepts of physics, chemistry, electronics, engineering, art, and mathematics throughout the workshop. Each session includes creating several items using science, for children to keep at the end.! Min 8/Max 148-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!): Build unique robots that are powered by the sun batteries not required! Using a compact solar panel, these cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! Use our free build and robotics kits to create your own designs. Come join us for some robot fun!Min 8/Max 14Build-A-Thon (NEW!): This workshop is all about building. Learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process by using your own building kit to keep at the end of the week. Use our build kits to create new constructions and challenges each day. Invent and construct your own design using cardboard and other materials while learning to use basic tools. Min 8/Max 14

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Thursdays at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 9AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	CREATE & CHAT - CREATE & CHAT Do you like to knit, sew, crochet? Do you enjoy watercolor painting? Please bring whatever you are working on and join fellow crafters/knitters/crocheters/painters (anything will do!) as we chat and share our ideas, tips and projects with each other. Stay for the entire time or come and go anytime you please! Bring a cushion!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Thursdays at 9:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Thursdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	ARMCHAIR TRAVEL - CITIZEN SCIENCE IN BAJA DE LOS ANGELES & THE SEA OF CORTEZ - ARMCHAIR TRAVEL - CITIZEN SCIENCE IN BAJA DE LOS ANGELES & THE SEA OF CORTEZ Presenter: Park Ranger, Sydney RafteryIt’s Earth week and we are headed out with Sydney on an adventure in our neighboring country of Mexico. On this 10-day journey, you will get to see two entirely different ecosystems- the Baja California desert and the Sea of Cortez. While there, you will participate in valuable citizen science projects, which focus on the amazing flora and fauna of the region. In addition, did we mention the delicious Mexican food you will have along the way?Min 5/Max 24

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim & SP High School Club( NO LAPS)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Unified Sports - Unified Sports Drop-in Program Unified Sports Drop In ProgramThis inclusive drop in program combines individuals with and without intellectual and physical disabilities to participate together in a variety of sports. Unified Sports is fun way to develop motor skills and teamwork while also fostering acceptance and creating new friendships among participants along the way. Basketball, pickleball, kickball, dodgeball, floor hockey, badminton, flag football, cornhole, soccer and more!Max of 30

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	CORE STABILITY - CORE STABILITY - APRIL A resistance based Pilates inspired class. Focused on improving overall strength and mobility through core based movement. Suitable for all but will have mat floor work involved.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	CHAIR FIT - CHAIR FIT - APRIL Chair Fit is a great total body workout for everyone but perfect if you have trouble doing standing exercise. Cardio, strength and core all using a chair! No classes in August.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - THURSDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards! Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun. Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT THURSDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Steamworks for Kids- STEM Workshops - Build-A-Thon (NEW!) Wizardry School of Science: Join in the escapades of your favorite magical characters while discovering the science behind the magic in this fun, chemistry and physics-based workshop. Make edible wands, brew fantastic potions, and create "magical” chemical reactions as you earn your Wizardry of Science diploma! Watch a mirage mysteriously appear, experiment with color and light, and see who knows the most fun facts about Wizarding. Are you a Science Wizard? Come and find out! Min 8/Max 14Slimescapades! : Get ready to get slimy with this super slime-tastic chemistry-based workshop! Make a new slime every day, do experiments to create polymers and other materials, and have a blast with chemical reactions. Come join the messy, slimy side of science fun! Min 8/Max 14STEAM Sampler (NEW!) : This workshop provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through a sampler of engaging hands-on activities. Children will be introduced to concepts of physics, chemistry, electronics, engineering, art, and mathematics throughout the workshop. Each session includes creating several items using science, for children to keep at the end.! Min 8/Max 148-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!): Build unique robots that are powered by the sun batteries not required! Using a compact solar panel, these cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! Use our free build and robotics kits to create your own designs. Come join us for some robot fun!Min 8/Max 14Build-A-Thon (NEW!): This workshop is all about building. Learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process by using your own building kit to keep at the end of the week. Use our build kits to create new constructions and challenges each day. Invent and construct your own design using cardboard and other materials while learning to use basic tools. Min 8/Max 14

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	April Vacation Camp

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! April No classes the week of 1/20/25 - refunds will be issued.Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat. (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Thursdays at 6pm Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Thursdays at 6pm OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Thursdays at 6pm Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Portland Rugby Workouts

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Thursday League - Spring Adult Basketball League format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.orgwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Yoga: Mindful Movement - Yoga: Mindful Movement Winter 2 Yoga: Mindful MovementLet’s get strong, calm and connected! Liz Merci Yoga is a blend of meditation, deep breathing, gentle/restorative, vinyasa and hatha yoga expertly woven together to create a joyful journey on the yoga mat for all level of practitioners! Liz is known for her fun, creative, inspiring sequences that will guide you to connect to the body and make space for self-compassion. This class will help you build muscle, practice balance, and explore range of motion in major joints — all to a great playlist! This class is adaptable and accessible to all adults. About Liz: Liz is born and raised in Maine! She’s been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching since 2018. She has studied vinyasa yoga, trauma informed yoga, awakening yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, mobility and functional movement. She loves to walk the green belt while listening to a podcast. She has her bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst and served in the Peace Corps!Meet Liz online : lizmerci.com

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ RCC Evening Winter 2025 We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic + 3 lap lanes

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - EVENING Class-Thursdays at 8pm We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Friday April 25, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons April Fridays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	School Vacation Camps - April Vacation Camp School Vacation Camps School Vacation Camps are for children in grades K-5 who are residents of South Portland. This program takes place at the South Portland Community Center from 8am to 5pm. Children will enjoy field trips, special events, inside and outside play and arts and crafts. We will also swim in the pool when available. There are no sibling discounts for this program.This camp is priced by the day due to the way the dates fall this year. Min 20/Max 40Children need lunch and two snacks per day. They should also bring a refillable water bottle with them every day as well as a swimsuit/towel and change of clothes. A schedule for the week will be posted at a later date.

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Steamworks for Kids- STEM Workshops - 8-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!) Wizardry School of Science: Join in the escapades of your favorite magical characters while discovering the science behind the magic in this fun, chemistry and physics-based workshop. Make edible wands, brew fantastic potions, and create "magical” chemical reactions as you earn your Wizardry of Science diploma! Watch a mirage mysteriously appear, experiment with color and light, and see who knows the most fun facts about Wizarding. Are you a Science Wizard? Come and find out! Min 8/Max 14Slimescapades! : Get ready to get slimy with this super slime-tastic chemistry-based workshop! Make a new slime every day, do experiments to create polymers and other materials, and have a blast with chemical reactions. Come join the messy, slimy side of science fun! Min 8/Max 14STEAM Sampler (NEW!) : This workshop provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through a sampler of engaging hands-on activities. Children will be introduced to concepts of physics, chemistry, electronics, engineering, art, and mathematics throughout the workshop. Each session includes creating several items using science, for children to keep at the end.! Min 8/Max 148-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!): Build unique robots that are powered by the sun batteries not required! Using a compact solar panel, these cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! Use our free build and robotics kits to create your own designs. Come join us for some robot fun!Min 8/Max 14Build-A-Thon (NEW!): This workshop is all about building. Learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process by using your own building kit to keep at the end of the week. Use our build kits to create new constructions and challenges each day. Invent and construct your own design using cardboard and other materials while learning to use basic tools. Min 8/Max 14

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons April Fridays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level. Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Comminty Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG FRIDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg. You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Watercolor Workshops - Watercolors Part 2 Introduction to Watercolors The objectives of this class are to develop, at an introductory level, skill in watercolor painting. Students will acquire proficiency utilizing the tools and terms of this lovely and ancient medium. We will experiment in dry, damp and wet surfaces, as we explore possible outcomes. Glazing, layering and a full complement of fun techniques will be included. Bring your spirit of adventure. Watercolors Part 2 Building on our beginners course, we will explore a host of new and traditional techniques. Each class will present and resolve problems in rendering skies, water, rocks and figures.Min 4/Max 15 Instructor: Pauline CookSupply List for Introduction to WatercolorsPaper: Arches 100% Cotton 140 pound Rough - 7" x 10" or largerBrushes: Size 7", 8", or 9" Round of a decent quality Watercolor brushes available at local craft stores are adequate Size 1/2" to 1" Square of a decent quality Rigger or small Detail Number 1 is fineWatercolor Paint: Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson Drawing board (any material will suffice) 10 x 10 (at the least)Pallette (a white dish will be fine)Masking tape - 1/2" to 3/4" (Hardware quality is fine) PencilEraserPaper towels, sponge, soft rag (any or all)2 water containers (6oz - 8oz will do)Utility knife or a used credit cardSpray bottle (fine mist) Supply List for Watercolors Phase 2Original Supplies and Tools (see required list for Intro to Watercolor)Additions are:Brushes: A small Fan Brush (#1 - at your discretion) A mop brush (at your discretion - used for washes)Paints: White Gouache, Payne's Gray, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Hooker's Green Lt, Cadmium Orange

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	LAUGHTER YOGA - LAUGHTER YOGA Laughter Yoga works with the breathe while bringing childlike playfulness into one’s life. We turn off the analytic part of the brain and let the fun begin! There are many benefits for everyone that chooses to practice Laughter Yoga no matter what age. By practicing prolonged laughter, body chemistry changes, gets the feel good endorphins moving throughout the body, and can assist in lowering blood pressure as well as creating a positive state of mind. PLEASE TRY TO REGISTER - Drop-ins welcome if space is available!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Steamworks for Kids- STEM Workshops - Build-A-Thon (NEW!) Wizardry School of Science: Join in the escapades of your favorite magical characters while discovering the science behind the magic in this fun, chemistry and physics-based workshop. Make edible wands, brew fantastic potions, and create "magical” chemical reactions as you earn your Wizardry of Science diploma! Watch a mirage mysteriously appear, experiment with color and light, and see who knows the most fun facts about Wizarding. Are you a Science Wizard? Come and find out! Min 8/Max 14Slimescapades! : Get ready to get slimy with this super slime-tastic chemistry-based workshop! Make a new slime every day, do experiments to create polymers and other materials, and have a blast with chemical reactions. Come join the messy, slimy side of science fun! Min 8/Max 14STEAM Sampler (NEW!) : This workshop provides an introduction to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) topics through a sampler of engaging hands-on activities. Children will be introduced to concepts of physics, chemistry, electronics, engineering, art, and mathematics throughout the workshop. Each session includes creating several items using science, for children to keep at the end.! Min 8/Max 148-in-1 Solar Robot (NEW!): Build unique robots that are powered by the sun batteries not required! Using a compact solar panel, these cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more! Use our free build and robotics kits to create your own designs. Come join us for some robot fun!Min 8/Max 14Build-A-Thon (NEW!): This workshop is all about building. Learn the basics of the Engineering Design Process by using your own building kit to keep at the end of the week. Use our build kits to create new constructions and challenges each day. Invent and construct your own design using cardboard and other materials while learning to use basic tools. Min 8/Max 14

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	April Vacation Camp

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Karate Kids - Karate Kids- Spring 1 Students in this class will learn the basic strikes, blocks, kicks and stances used in karate training. This fundamental training also strengthens and prepares the body for the more difficult techniques ahead in one’s training. In addition to developing physical fitness, self-defense and safety skills, our karate program also helps your child build confidence, focus and respect for oneself and others.Instructor: Dragon Fire Martial ArtsMin 10/Max 25*No Class on November 29thScholarships available- Application linked below

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	HS Baseball Game

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	HS Baseball Game

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	HS Softball Game

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board & 3 lap lanes

6:15 PM - 8:00 PM	5th & 6th Grade Girls Lacrosse Practice

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	maintenance

Saturday April 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Earth Day Fair Rain location

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	CLEAN GYM FLOOR

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Saturdays at 9am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Saturdays at 9am Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Track Magic - Track Magic Children in Kindergarten - 2nd grade, or a child who has turned 5, will get the chance to take their first steps into track and field. Each session will incorporate games and varied relays that focus on teamwork. Proper warm-up techniques will be introduced and beginning track skills such as running in a straight line, throwing, and jumping into a sand pit will be practiced in a non-competitive environment. Program held at SPHS track.Instructor: Coach GreenMin 10/Max 50Scholarships available- Application linked below

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Saturdays at 9:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Saturdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 10am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Saturdays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Saturdays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Track & Field - Elementary: Track & Field Children in grades 2 – 5 will be introduced to all aspects of track and field. There will be a warm-up and stretching time. We will focus on a different area of track and field each week. Participants will learn about race distances, starting and finishing technique, proper running form and relay running. There will be an introduction to the field events with a focus on the long jump. Runners will compete in an inter-squad meet.Instructor: Matt GreenMin 10/Max 50Scholarships available- Application linked below

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Earth Day Resource Fair - Earth Week Fair Join us for our very first Earth Day Fair to celebrate all things nature, get resources from sustainable organizations, meet like-minded people in your community, and clean up the city! This fair is a partnership between the City of South Portland, the South Portland Land Trust, and Dirigo Science Connection. Fair Highlights:- Connect with Eco-focused community groups with activities and demos for adults and kids- Celebrate Nature- Promote Sustainability- Participate in a Community Cleanup- Learn about recreational opportunities- Food trucks- Music and more! Day: Saturday, April 26th Times: 10:00am-2:00pmLocation: Mill Creek Park (SPCC in case of bad weather)Fee: freeStaff Coordinator: Sydney Raftery

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Earth Day Resource Fair - Earth Week Fair Rain Location Join us for our very first Earth Day Fair to celebrate all things nature, get resources from sustainable organizations, meet like-minded people in your community, and clean up the city! This fair is a partnership between the City of South Portland, the South Portland Land Trust, and Dirigo Science Connection. Fair Highlights:- Connect with Eco-focused community groups with activities and demos for adults and kids- Celebrate Nature- Promote Sustainability- Participate in a Community Cleanup- Learn about recreational opportunities- Food trucks- Music and more! Day: Saturday, April 26th Times: 10:00am-2:00pmLocation: Mill Creek Park (SPCC in case of bad weather)Fee: freeStaff Coordinator: Sydney Raftery

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Saturdays at 10:30am Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2. Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes. Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs, front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills. When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Saturdays at 11am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Saturdays at 11am Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Track & Field - Middle School : Track & Field Children in grades 2 – 5 will be introduced to all aspects of track and field. There will be a warm-up and stretching time. We will focus on a different area of track and field each week. Participants will learn about race distances, starting and finishing technique, proper running form and relay running. There will be an introduction to the field events with a focus on the long jump. Runners will compete in an inter-squad meet.Instructor: Matt GreenMin 10/Max 50Scholarships available- Application linked below

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Saturdays at 11:30am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS

1:00 PM - 1:55 PM	Pool Party w/Activity Room

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Pool Party w/Activity Room

2:00 PM - 2:55 PM	Birthday Party (Buda)

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	T-:Ledge Condo Meeting

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Birthday Party (Buda)

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

Sunday April 27, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym - SUNDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Sundays at 10am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Sundays at 10am Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Sundays at 10am OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball - Beginner Lessons - Beginner Pickleball Lessons April Sundays This program is designed to help you get off the couch and on to a pickleball court near you. Come learn from a veteran racket sport instructor, David Cousins. David will teach participants the basic rules and skills of pickleball. This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with other beginner and advanced beginner players.Items to Bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson.TRUE BEGINNERS ONLY.Pre-registration is required. No Senior Discount available.Fridays - Min 8 / Max 12.Sundays and Wednesdays – Min 10 / Max 24Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Swim Lessons only (Closed to Public)

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Family Swim Lessons (an adult w/ one child) - Sundays at 10:30am These classes are for parents/care givers and their 9mo-3yo children (by the start of the program). In this playful networking class, parents and children learn together to increase the child's comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic skills. Skills will include arm and leg movements and breath control. This level is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts and encourages a healthy recreational habit that the entire family can enjoy.Younger babies will focus on water introduction with songs, and skills based activities focused on acclimating younger children to swim lessons, being safe in the water and enjoying it! Babies must be able to sit up on their own and hold their heads up easily to gain the most benefit from this class!Older toddlers will focus on swim skills, safety components in and around the water, as well as providing fun activities/songs/games that can be translated to practicing at home, in pools or in open water. Please plan to have just one adult in the water with each child. This will help us give one another as much space as possible in the pool. PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. We have made accommodations for children up to 5yo in this class under certain circumstances.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Sundays at 11am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 1-Introduction to Aquatic Skills - Sundays at 11am OBJECTIVE: To help students feel comfortable in the water and learn how to enjoy the water safely. Prerequisites Include: there are no specific prerequisites for this level, other than the participant must be a minimum of 6yo. For many students, this may be their first experience with formal swim lessons.Skills introduced include: Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, swimming on front and back using underwater pulling actions and kicking, using a prone body position, exhaling underwater, and floating on back. This level may utilize bubble floatation belts.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Level 3- Developing Swim Skills for Strength & Safety - Sundays at 11am (newly added) OBJECTIVE: To build on the fundamental skills (see Level 2) through guided practice and development of new strokesPrerequisites include: perform an unsupported float, glide on front and back, independent swimming on front and back for a minimum of 15 meters, and the ability to roll from front to back float and back to front swim. The child must feel confident in deep water and have passed the Shallow Water Swim Test. Skills introduced include: front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, rotary breathing, butterfly kick and body motion, sitting/kneeling dives, elementary backstroke coordination, introduction of breaststroke, and treading water. Students will build endurance in this level. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST pass the SoPo DEEP WATER SWIM TEST which is the ability to jump into deep water, surface to float/tread for 15-30 sec, swim (in any capacity) one length of the pool, going underwater at least one more time.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pickleball - Improvers Lessons - Improvers Pickleball Lessons April Sundays This 4-day program is structured for you to gain the confidence to get on the court with advanced beginners and other improving players. Work on your Pickleball skills with Coach Dave! This program is intended for those who have already completed our Beginner Lessons, or those who have the fundamentals of Pickleball already down and are looking to bring themselves to the next level. Items to bring: Sneakers (non-street shoes), water bottle, comfortable clothes, and pickleball paddle. There will be basic paddles available for use during the lesson. No senior discount.Redbank Comminty Center - Min 8 / Max 12.South Portland Community Center – Min 10 / Max 24.South Portland High School Courts - Min 6 / Max 8.Instructor: Dave Cousins, IPF Certified Pickleball Coach, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PTR Certified Professional, USPTA Elite Professional

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Sundays at 11:30am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Sundays at 12pm For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM	Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Sundays at 12pm Level 2: Fundamentals of SwimmingOBJECTIVE: To give students success with fundamental aquatic skills to remain safe. Prerequisites include: ability to fully and comfortably submerge face, float on back with minimal assistance, swim a short distance independently, and demonstrate safe water entries and exits. Skills introduced include: Front & back glides, “bobbing”/submerging head, rolling over from front to back for safety, swimming using front crawl and elementary backstroke action. Some classes may use floatation for support. Students will explore the deep end of the pool. In order to pass out of this level, students MUST be comfortable in deep water and MUST pass the SoPo SHALLOW WATER SWIM TEST. This is defined as the ability to enter the shallow water, dunk under, stay afloat to swim (in any capacity) half the length of the pool (roughly 12.5 meters) to end with a 30 sec tread or float in shallow water that is above their head.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM	Level 4-Building Endurance and Technique - Sundays at 12pm Level 4: Building Endurance and TechniqueOBJECTIVE: To learn new strokes, refine the basics (see level 3) to be a confident and strong swimmerPrerequisites include: ability to perform front crawl stroke with rotary breathing for a minimum of 25 meters, elementary backstroke for a minimum of 25 meters, and ability to tread water and knowledge of the basics of breaststroke and butterfly body positioning. Students must have passed the DEEP END SWIM TEST in order to be in level 4.Skills introduced include: Bilateral breathing with freestyle, swimming drills, endurance building, coordinated breaststroke, butterfly kicks and arms, mastering open turns, standing dives, and surface dives, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, use of a pace clock while swimming sets, competitive swim starts, and the use of recovery strokes.

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Youth Open Gym (Prek-Gr. 12)

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Sundays at 12:30pm Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Open Swim w/ Board NO LAPS

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball Over 30 - SUNDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

3:00 PM - 3:55 PM	birthday party

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Spring Session-Group 1 at 4pm We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency. Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Adult Beginner Lessons & Adult Open Swim

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	birthday party

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Adult Volleyball Open Gym - Volleyball Drop in @ SPCC SOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS SUNDAYS October 6 - May 44:00 PM – 6:00 PMCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Adult Swim Lessons-for Beginners - Spring Session-Group 2 at 4:30pm We are offering Beginner Swim Lessons for Adult Swimmers (for ages 14+). These skill-appropriate classes are offered to promote comfort and fundamentals while working through stroke development and proficiency. Beginners will focus on basics such as getting comfortable in the water, front and back floats, treading water, and introductory strokes. We will strive for efficiency in the water, the ability to create your own workout, and the comfort to swim laps at your own pace.

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - WEEKEND Class-Sundays at 5pm We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Stroke Refinement Clinic + Adult only Lap Swim

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Volleyball Rental

Monday April 28, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 8AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ Redbank (Beginners Only) We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Strictly Strength - Strictly Strength April 9AM No class 1/23/25 - refunds will be issued.Strictly StrengthStrictly Strength is a small group strength training class utilizing free weights, body weight and resistance bands. This program allows for more one on one attention and more personalized exercises tailored to each participant. Min 5 / Max 25Instructor: Karen McCueBodyflex2011@gmail.com

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	CARDS - CARDS - MONDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop in Center Monday and Thursday afternoons for a fun and informal time playing cards! Bring a partner, a few friends or come alone and join in the fun. Games groups currently play are Spite & Malice, Manipulation, Five Crowns, Sky-Jo, Samba, Hearts, Spades, Cribbage, etc.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	HAND & FOOT - HAND & FOOT MONDAYS Drop in one or two afternoons a week to play Hand & Foot on Mondays & Thursdays in the Senior Drop In Center!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 3-4 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 5-6 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Rip Tide Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session Rip Tide Swim Club is designed for swimmers ages 8 (by the start date) through 14 who are looking to build endurance and improve their stroke technique. this program will provide an introduction to competitive swimming in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In order to join the RTSC a swimmer must have completed an evaluation and/or have approval from the head coach. Our goal is to inspire a love of the water and foster enjoyment of this life long sport. Please email questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.orgSwimmers who have not been involved with RTSC in the last year must attend the evaluation night or their registration will be removed.WINTER Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	RipTide Swim Club

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Leagues - Monday League - Spring Adult Basketball League format8 regular season gamesPlayoffs 10 team seeded single elimination.5v5, 1 female and 1 male must be on the court for each teamRoster minimum of 8 players, max of 12 including 1 female and 1 male playerTwo - 20 minute halvesMen shots inside 3 point arc = 1 point, Outside arc = 2 pointsFemale shots inside 3 point arc = 2 points, Outside arc = 3 pointsRules are based off of the MPA rulesParticipants must be at least 18 years old and out of High school.Captains, once you register please email Whitney at wdorsett@southportland.orgwith your team name and roster. She will create your team in MyRec. FREE AGENTS - Please register under whichever night you would like to play. Please select the free agent group. Free agents will be placed on teams on a first come, first served basis. YOU MUST HAVE BOTH YOUR SOPO ACCOUNT GENERAL AND CANCEL EMAIL OPTIONS AT "YES" TO RECEIVE LEAGUE EMAILS.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Deep Water Aerobics & RT Plus

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Rip Tide PLUS Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session RIP TIDE PLUS is for Middle School age swimmers ONLY who can swim roughly 1200 meters per practice. Each practice is made up of roughly 50% conditioning and 50% technique work, so technique should be solid in all four competitive strokes prior to entering this group. Please email any questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.org ALL Swimmers who did not participate in the RT PLUS program within the last year, must attend an Evaluation Night.SPRING Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Pride Sports Dodgeball Rental

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Tuesday April 29, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim + Hydro Fitness

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Stroke Refinement Clinic-Advanced Adult Swim Lessons - MORNING Class-Tuesdays at 8am We are excited to offer a course for adults (age 14+) who are training for triathlons, swim races, competitive events or who are simply looking to become stronger lap swimmers. This course will meet once a week under the guidance of our top instructors and coaches. This course will aim to get athletes in swimming shape by building endurance, utilizing drill work to refine competitive strokes, swimming directed sets and learning tips on how to swim efficiently. This is a course that no advanced swimmer wants to miss out on! PRE-REQUISITES: participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 75 meters (three pool lengths) with your face IN the water using basic rotary breathing and be able to float on your back with ease. Please bring goggles and a swim cap to every lesson. We will supply any other equipment needed.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	J.A.M. & Stroke Refinement

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Red Cross Blood Drive

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	POP - Preschool Open Play - POP - Preschool Open Play Looking for ways to get some energy out and meet new families in the community? Drop in to our POP program and have some fun with your child/family. We will provide the equipment and activity space! Parents/guardians must supervise their child at all times. This is a drop in program. Please pay the supervisor at the start of each day.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 9:30am Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Storytime - Redbank Storytime The South Portland Youth Librarians will be hosting story and song time at Redbank Community Center on Tuesdays. The librarians will be reading stories and leading fun family songs. This program is free. If you have an questions about the program please reach out to Jessica Milton at jmilton@southportland.org.Also on Tuesdays from 9am to 11am at Redbank we also host a preschool open play (POP) program in the gym. This program is $4 for South Portland resident families and $5 for Non-Resident families. You may leave and return to the POP program to attend storytime.Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.No Program on Federal Holidays

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	MAH JONGG - MAH JONGG TUESDAYS Drop in to the Senior Drop In Center on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to play Mah Jongg. You may bring your own Mah Jongg set or we have a few available. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CARD – WE DO NOT PROVIDE CARDS.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM	HS Softball Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Tennis Matches

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Tennis Matches

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Frosh Baseball Game

4:30 PM - 8:00 PM	HS Boys Lax Games

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM	Mix it Up! - Mix it Up! April No classes the week of 1/20/25 - refunds will be issued.Mix it up! is a co-ed group strength training class utilizing various methods of training as well as a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for all ages and all fitness levels. On Tuesdays, we kick up the intensity a little bit and incorporate interval training. Thursday’s focus is on total body strength training. Mix it Up! is easy to follow and will make you sweat. (Maximum of 25) Please note this adult class will only allow a 10% Senior Discount.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmer 2-Fundamentals of Safe Swimming - Tuesdays at 6:00pm Mini 2 is designed for those 3-5 year old children who have passed Mini I or can demonstrate (at the first class) a higher level of ability and comfort in the water. Mini 2 students must be able to put their faces in the water comfortably, swim with minimal assistance/floatation for short distance and float on their back with minimal support before entering the class. In this class, students will concentrate on more endurance swimming with proper body positioning, learning to swim on their backs, rhythmic breathing, and rolling over for safety. Skills at this level are performed with instructor assistance/floatation aids, with a goal of moving towards independent swimming. In order to pass into Mini 3, students must be able to swim a short distance on their front and back with NO support/floatation, and roll over to a float with ease. Students must also have a clear understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class..

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Mini Swimmers 3-Development of Swimming Strokes - Tuesdays at 6pm Mini 3 is designed for children ages 3-5, and is built on the skills learned in Mini 1 & 2. Instructors will provide additional guided practice of basic aquatic skills with a goal of gaining more proficiency with swimming at greater distances with varied strokes. Skills taught at this level will include: streamlined blast offs, front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body positioning, elementary backstroke arms, the ability to roll over to swim greater distances and for safety, back floating, as well as sitting/kneeling dives. A good portion of this class will be spent in deeper water with a focus on safety skills. When these students turn 6 years old and enter Progressive Youth Swim Lessons, they may be recommended to go to Level 2 or 3, based on their skill set, comfort in deep water and their full understanding of pool safety rules and willingness to pay attention and participate in the class.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Tuesdays at 6pm This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Diving Lessons Springboard - Spring Session This program will include instructional classes in springboard diving. These lessons will be designed to incorporate a variety of experience levels. Those with no experience will learn the basics of approaches, hurdles, and entries, as well as some basic dives. Those with more experience will work on technique for voluntary and optional dives from all categories. These classes will be taught by Coach Ryan Green, a coaching veteran in Maine high school's SMAA, and multiple time Class A diving coach of the year!This course is for those students entering grades 6-12. No exceptions!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Swim & Diving Lessons ONLY

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Portland Rugby Workouts

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 1) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Tuesday at 6:30pm (group 2) For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Middle School Volleyball - Spring Skills and Drills We are pleased to have Coach Emily Savage back to offer middle schoolers a chance to come to learn how to play volleyball! Open to all skill levels. This program will introduce skills and playing format for middle school students interested in learning how to play volleyball! Min 12/Max 30* Clinics, including 5th graders, available starting in November- please take note that the schedule has changed from what was printed in the brochure*Scholarships available- Application linked below

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ RCC Evening Winter 2025 We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Shallow Water Aero + 2-3 Laps

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim

Wednesday April 30, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Adult Lap Swim ONLY

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Lap Swim & Deep Water Aerobics

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ SPCC We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Shallow Water Aerobics (NO LAPS)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Adult Pickleball Open Gym - Pickleball Open Gym @ Redbank (Beginners Only) We offer the community a variety of days to drop in and play pickleball.South Portland Community Center (6 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 40 players at one time. Redbank Community Center (3 courts playing doubles) - MAX OF 24 players at one time.2024-2025 PROGRAM DATESMONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (True Beginners Only)Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 13 – April 30 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Redbank Community Center MONDAYS – FRIDAYS Dates: Sept. 30 – June 13 Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: South Portland Community CenterEvening HoursTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - April 29Time: 6:30p - 8:30pLocation: Redbank Community CenterCOST (MUST SHOW ID each visit) $4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident $1.00 - Active and Veteran Military Open Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Mini Swimmer 1-Intro to Water Basics - Wednesday at 9am For children 3-5 years old, this is an introductory stage in aquatic development. We take a playful approach to learning water safety and swimming basics. Many children who take this class are brand new to swimming instruction. Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards self-sufficiency in the water. Instructors will utilize a variety of teaching techniques all aimed at repeated practice of foundational swimming skills (floating, paddling, gliding etc) with the aided use of floatation/training devices. This class will maintain a 1:5 (instructor : student) ratio, whenever possible. Students are in the water with the instructor only, while a lifeguard is on duty near the class. We do not allow family members to enter the water with their child. In order to pass out of this level into Mini 2, students must be able to get their faces wet comfortably, swim on their front with minimal assistance/floatation and float or swim on their back with minimal assistance. Students must also have a basic understanding of pool safety rules and be willing participants in the class.** PLEASE NOTE...If you child is older than 3 years, but has never had formal swim lessons, please talk to the pool staff about which class is best for their first time in swim lessons. It is not necessarily THIS class..

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Swim Lessons + 3 lap Lanes

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	GENTLE YOGA - Gentle Yoga Winter 2 Whether it's your first time or you've been taking yoga for years, this class will meet you right where you are. Martha emphasizes safe and effective alignment principles as she leads you through a sequence of yoga postures connecting the breath with body movement. Her goal for every class is that you leave feeling stronger, more flexible, balanced and happy!Min 5/ Max 25

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	PSEUDO BOOK CLUB - PSEUDO BOOK CLUB Join us for a less structured, more relaxed book club where we pick a genre for the month as well as our own books. Look at the genre of the month, read a book – any book you want from that genre. On the last Wednesday of the month we will get together, compare, and discuss all the different books each of us has read, what we liked, did not like, and just share and enjoy. Light refreshments provided.Nov. 27: HumorDec. 18: InspirationalGenres for Winter/Spring 25:Mar. - ClassicApr. - WesternGenres for Spring/Summer 25:May - MythologyJune - Current AffairsJuly - Domestic ThrillerAug. - Travel

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS - MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS Come learn and play this fun and exciting game of Mexican Train dominoes! It is a long game but so much fun!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	CALL FOR ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - CALL FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH Here is an opportunity to display your art at the SPCC Senior Drop-In Center! We are accepting drawings, paintings photography, fabric art and mixed media flat works from a different artist each month. Display equipment will be provided. To be considered for this opportunity, request an application from Judy Tourangeau at the Senior Drop-In Center, or by email: jtourangeau@southportland.gov

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM	MYSTERY TRIP - MYSTERY TRIP Where are we headed? No one will know! Join us for another exciting adventure. Come with an open mind and likeness of the eclectic, eccentric and/or unusual! Please bring water, a snack and whatever else you think you might need for the day. This mystery will be a visual and creative experience! Lunch out (cost of lunch is on your own).

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Pre-Mini Swimmers: A Transition from Family Lessons into Mini Swimmer Lessons - Wednesdays at 9:30am This class is for children 2.5-4 years old, and is a transitional stage in aquatic development from having lessons WITH a family member (like Family Lessons) to entering into a class taught by the instructor only (like Mini 1). Our goal is to provide quality, positive instruction in a safe environment where non-swimmers can work towards being in a class working towards class independence. Parents will be IN the water for the first few classes, will be partially in the water for a few classes and will be OUT of the water by the last few classes. The instructor will advise on how this works from one class to the next. Concepts that will be worked on during each swim lesson: confidence and independence while partaking in a class, willingness to use floatation aids (bubble belts and barbells) and a readiness to learn in a small group setting. Students will learn to get their faces wet by blowing bubbles, pushing off the wall, jumps/plops, floating, basic front and back swimming. Students will also gain a basic understanding of pool safety rules. Max: 6 children WITH their adult

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	BRIDGE - BRIDGE Drop into the SPCC Senior Drop in Center Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30a.m. to play bridge.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Swim 60+ only

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym Basketball 18+ - LUNCH TIME T,W,F DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Open Swim w/ laps (NO BOARD)

2:15 PM - 6:00 PM	TEEN CENTER AT REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER - Teen Center - 2024-2025 Our Objective: To Provide Middle School and High School aged students with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. In an environment that is free of violence and intimidation. A space that encourages the development of the social an emotional growth amongst the Teen Center Members.What is Teen Center all about? The Teen Center is located in the Redbank Community Center. It is open to any student in grades 6th through 12th that resides in South Portland. Teens have access to a full sized gym, a kitchen and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video games and other games. During the first few hours of Teen Center, there is space and staff there to help with homework and overall school work. The Teen Center is a free drop-in program. All participants are required to register each school year. Parents and Teens are to sign and agree to the Teen Center Code of Conduct policy. These forms are available online in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English. The forms are also available at the South Portland Community Center and Redbank Community Center. We thank you for looking into the Teen Center program and hope to see your Teen join for all the fun and inviting environment where they can thrive. Hours of operation (School Year) September 3rd, 2024 through June 13th, 2025. Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm. Schedule is subject to change at any time. Stay in touch with the latest updates, schedules and special events by looking at our Monthly News Letter and liking “South Portland Parks and Recreation on Facebook”. Address: 95 MacArthur Circle West, South Portland ME 04016 Teen Center Number: (207)-347-4145 Please look at the monthly calendar for hours of operation changes during the school year. All participants MUST have a completed Teen Center Code of Conduct Form on file.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	MS Softball Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	HS Girls Lacrosse Practices

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	MS Baseball Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	SPHS Ultimate Frisbee Practice

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM	Rhythmic Gymnastics - Rhythmic Gymnastics: April- Wednesdays Inspiring the next generation of gymnasts.In Rhythmic Gymnastics, We aim to build a strong body and spark your curiosity while inspiring you to discover your talents. This Program will shape your young ladies into Strong, passionate, and disciplined women. We are dedicated to helping every child to have the opportunity to reach their goals and maximum potential in this sport.Our Mission goes far beyond gymnastics – We strive to create a healthy and positive environment for families and individuals to come and grow. We aim to inspire a new generation of gymnasts to work on their balance, flexibility,and body control while developing their confidence and self-esteem.The 5 Benefits of Rhythmic Gymnastics are:1. Team Building2. Proprioception Influence3. Reduce stress and pressure4. Builds Confidence5. GritClasses will run for 1 hour and fifteenMeet the talented and award-winning instructor, Asya Vinokur; who will show you how to move and express yourself with Rhythm and Grace!Hi there! My name is Asya Vinokur and I am a former elite-level competitive national gymnast who has won numerous medals and titles throughout the tri-state area of New York and surrounding states. I am proud to say that I have taken home titles such as N.Y. State champion, and Regional champion, and consistently stayed in the top 3 rankings for years.I have also qualified for Eastern/Western Opens and National Championships, ranking in the top 15 nationwide, which earned me elite-level status. Additionally, I have competed in invitational competitions nationwide during my 12-year career as a professional rhythmic gymnast.I was born in Belarus and came to the United States with my family at the age of 4. Growing up, I was born into a family of national team athletes, with my mother Valentina being a master of sport in equestrian riding and my father Dmitry being a master of sport for wrestling. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where I started practicing rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 6 and quickly progressed and excelled at the sport.Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me and Can’t wait to see you in class!Min 4/Max 10Scholarships available- Application linked below*No class on Monday, November 11th

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	HS Boys Lacrosse Practices

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	HS Softball Game

5:00 PM - 8:45 PM	XLP Basketball Rental

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 3-4 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	YOUTH LACROSSE (Grades 3-6) - Boys Grades 5-6 Come get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Emphasis will be on individual skill development with game concepts. All players are welcome and will be placed on gender and age appropriate teams (grades 3/4 together and grades 5/6 together). Travel is required for this program. Final registration deadline is March 8th, 2025. Registrations will only be accepted after this if there is room on a team. *South Portland Residents Only Games & Practices - Games will be on weekends, starting May 3rd- June 15th - Practices will be at Wainwright Fields starting in early April. - Days TBD - NO Games Memorial Day Weekend Equipment Needs - Boys need shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet, gloves, mouth piece and stick.- Girls need a mouth guard, eye guard and stick.Coaches Needed! Contact Brianne Maloney bmaloney@southportland.org Scholarships available- Application linked below

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Rip Tide Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session Rip Tide Swim Club is designed for swimmers ages 8 (by the start date) through 14 who are looking to build endurance and improve their stroke technique. this program will provide an introduction to competitive swimming in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In order to join the RTSC a swimmer must have completed an evaluation and/or have approval from the head coach. Our goal is to inspire a love of the water and foster enjoyment of this life long sport. Please email questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.orgSwimmers who have not been involved with RTSC in the last year must attend the evaluation night or their registration will be removed.WINTER Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	RipTide Swim Club

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Deep Water Aerobics & RT Plus

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Rip Tide PLUS Swim Club - Spring 2025 Session RIP TIDE PLUS is for Middle School age swimmers ONLY who can swim roughly 1200 meters per practice. Each practice is made up of roughly 50% conditioning and 50% technique work, so technique should be solid in all four competitive strokes prior to entering this group. Please email any questions to Coach Mike Blanchard at mblanchard@southportland.org ALL Swimmers who did not participate in the RT PLUS program within the last year, must attend an Evaluation Night.SPRING Session Evaluation: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Basketball Open Gym - Adult Open Gym - WEDNESDAYS DROP IN PROGRAMS REDBANK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONWEDNESDAYS October 2 - May 287:00 PM - 9:00 PMSUNDAYS (ages 40+)October 6 - May 208:00 AM -9:30 AMSOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN GYMS30 PERSON MAX EACH SESSIONSUNDAYS (Over 30)October 6 - May 42:00 PM – 3:45 PM TUESDAYSOctober 1 - June 1011:30 AM – 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYSOctober 2 - June 1111:30 AM – 1:30 PM FRIDAYSOctober 4 - June 1311:30 AM – 1:30 PM COST (MUST SHOW ID each visit)$4.00 - South Portland Residents $5.00 - Non-Resident$1.00 - Active and Veteran MilitaryOpen Gym Frequent User Passes are available at the South Portland Community Center front desk.

8:00 PM - 8:50 PM	Lap Swim