FORT FAIRFIELD
Local recreation activities
Zumba classes held at elementary school
Zumba dance classes are held at the Fort Fairfield Elementary School gym each Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kim Griffeth is the primary instructor. The cost for participation is $40 for 10 classes. For more information, call Griffeth at 551-6961.
Gym and game room offered
The Fort Fairfield Community Center gymnasium and game room are open to the public for drop-in free play on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon from 1:30-4 p.m. and Sunday afternoon from noon-4 p.m.
The game room is also open each day after school from 2:30-6 p.m. for drop-in game activities (the gymnasium is closed during this time because of middle school basketball). There is no charge to participate.
Adult basketball meets Mondays and Thursdays
The Fort Fairfield Community Center Gymnasium is open for adult drop-in basketball (18 years old and older) on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Teams are selected each night from all those in attendance. The cost is $2 each night or $40 for the entire season. If there is sufficient interest amongst the players in forming an adult league for the season, a league may be established to include scheduled games.
Co-ed volleyball
Co-ed volleyball for individuals high school age and older will be held at the Fort Fairfield Community Center Gymnasium every Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. Play is informal with teams being selected each night from all those in attendance. There is no charge to participate and all are welcome to attend.
Introduction to Basketball
The Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department is offering an introduction to basketball program for boys and girls in kindergarten and grade one beginning on Saturdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the community center and continuing through the middle of February (the program will not be held on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1).
The intent of this program is to teach the very basic fundamentals and skills of the game of basketball to the participants in a fun-filled manner. Adult volunteers are needed to help coach the kids so if you are interested, contact the parks and recreation department at 472-3882. Registration forms are available at the community center or at school.
Pee wee and youth basketball
Pee wee basketball for boys and girls in grades 2 and 3 and youth basketball for boys and girls in grades 4-6 will be held on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings for the youth players in grades 4-6. Games or practices will be held Saturday afternoons and Tuesday evenings for the pee-wee players in grades 2 and 3. Both the pee-wee and youth basketball programs will continue play through the beginning of February 2011.
Registration forms will be distributed at school or can be picked up at the community center. There is no charge to participate. Adults interested in helping to coach one of the pee-wee or youth teams this season should contact the Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department at 472-3882.
Indoor walking and jogging
The Fort Fairfield Community Center Gymnasium is open to the public for walking, jogging and exercising Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-noon (except on holidays). There is no charge to participate.
G-Force Laser Tag
Laser tag will be held at the Fort Fairfield Community Center on the following Saturdays from 4-8 p.m.: Dec. 18 (jousting/bouncing castle also on site), Jan. 22 and Feb. 19. The cost is $3 per game or $10 for a two-hour session.
Cross country ski rentals
The Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department will rent out cross-country ski packages again this winter. The department has purchased several new ski packages this year to help accommodate the increased demand for rentals that has been experienced over the past several years. The cost to rent a complete package for the entire winter is $25 for the first family member and $20 for each additional family member.
