Fall · Winter Program Guide Recreation & Cultural Affairs

2017 City of Chelsea FALL · WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Registration begins Tuesday, September 12 at 4pm

Celebrations & Events pg. 15 Online Registration Sport Leagues pg. 16 Now Available! Parks & Playgrounds pg. 17 chelseama.gov/recreation Health & Human Services Department From the City Manager Luis Prado, Director Margarita Franco, Administrative Assistant Julie Nguyen, Financial Manager

Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division Dear Chelsea Residents: Bea Cravatta, Director Allie Rojas, On-site Manager We invite you and your family to participate in the many programs offered through Chelsea Community Schools our expanding Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division! Salma Taylor, Programs Manager Community Recreation & Arts During the fall & winter months, the City of Chelsea is springing with activities and Sara Chaj, Program Assistant events for all ages. Whether you enjoy shooting hoops on a youth basketball league Natalie Bernard, Management Assistant or taking guitar lessons, there’ll be plenty of ways to stay active! Registration & Billing René D’Amico, Management Assistant Participate in our new collaborations with: Tech Goes Home - learn how to access and Communications use computers; FMC Ice Sports - master the art of ice skating; and the YMCA - get an Israel Valles-Diaz, Security annual membership at a reduced rate and enjoy access to all 13 YMCA of Greater Chelsea Public Schools Boston facilities! Register and pay for programs online! Create an account by going to: https://register.communitypass.net/chelsea and enjoy the convenience of online Chelsea Community Schools registration. Advisory Board* Daniel Padilla, Chair Autumn is a great time to explore many of the beautiful parks and playgrounds Camila Bernal, Recorder Chelsea has to offer such as: Island End, Creekside Common, and our newest gem Rosa DeFelice the “Mystic River Overlook Park” to be completed this fall. You can find their Alice Murillo locations along with other Chelsea parks on pages 18-21. Mohamed Qasim Kevin Sandavol Chelsea is also the home of a variety of sport leagues offering residents: soccer, *Meets 2nd Tues/mo 6pm, Williams Building football, cheerleading, basketball, baseball, softball and lacrosse. Check out the list of organizations on page 16, whose coaches, assistants, and board members all work Chelsea Cultural Council* towards creating positive league experiences that build a strong foundation for our Sharlene McLean, Chair city’s youth. Marlene Jennings, Co-chair Bradley Rufleth, Recorder Regardless of your age, whether you’re interested in exercise classes, learning about Dakeya Christmas the home buying process, taking a tour of Chelsea’s fire or police stations, there is an Hern Kim activity for you! We hope you‘ll take advantage of the many programs offered in this *Meets 4th Tues/mo 6pm,Williams Building guide!

Chelsea Youth Commission Sincerely, Stephanie Alvarado Marcela Castillo Tom Ambrosino Deja Freeman City Manager Branden Garcia Madina Hassan Alejandra Medina Justin Munoz Paulela Pierre Jessica Ponce Adrianna Vega Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division

The City of Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division of the Department of Health and Human Services provides year-round recreation, continuing education, and cultural activities to the residents of Chelsea. The Division is responsible for: Chelsea Community Schools (CCS) programs at local public school facilities, coordinating and scheduling the use of those facilities by local organizations during community schools hours, scheduling organized recreation events in city parks, planning and supporting arts & cultural activities, and supporting youth/adult sport leagues. The Division builds collaborative relationships with partnering organizations and responsibly manages assigned resources. In addition, the Division provides staff to the local Cultural Council, Community Schools Advisory Board, and the Chelsea Youth Commission.

Where our programs are located

Contact Information

Administrative Office Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division Chelsea City Hall, Room 311 500 Broadway Chelsea, MA 02150

Phone: 617.466.4070 Fax: 617.466.4099 [email protected] www.chelseama.gov/recreation Easily accessible by bus with ample parking

Williams Building Mon-Wed-Thurs 8:00am - 4:00pm CCS Program Office Tues 8:00am - 7:00pm 180 Walnut Street, Room 107 Fri. 8:00am - 12:00pm Chelsea, MA 02150 617.466.5233 617.466.4099 (fax) For course updates and information [email protected] Like us on Facebook www.chelseama.gov/recreation Program Hours Mon-Fri 4:00pm - 8:30pm Sat 9:00am - 4:30pm

Let it Snow, Let it Snow If Chelsea Public Schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, our programs are cancelled. If it begins to snow later in the day, an announcement about our evening and Saturday programs will be made on our website and outgoing voicemail.

chelseama.gov/Recreation 1 Program Finder Index All programs are in English and held at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street unless otherwise indicated. Ages: Youth: 0-12 and Adults: 13+

Age in Years PAGE # PAGE All Ages 0-2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18-54 55+ Arts Keyboard Fundamentals 6 • • • • • Intermediate Keyboard 6 • • • • • Keyboard for Teens & Adults 6 • • • • • • • Guitar Fundamentals 6 • • • • • • • • Kids’ Night: Parents Night Out 6 • • • • • • Print Making 6 • • • • • Clay Creatures 6 • • • • • Mix Medium-Green Art 6 • • • • • A Visit from the RI Computer Museum 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • Chelsea Youth Chorus 9 • • • • • 2D & 3D Art 9 • • • • • • • Learn to Knit & Crochet 9 • • • • • • • Knitting for Project Linus 9 • • • • • • • Enrichment & Language YMCA Annual Membership 10 • YMCA Leaders Club 10 • • • • Conversation with Chelsea City Manager 10 • • • • • • • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED 10 • • • • • • • • HiSet Preparation (formerly GED) Spanish 10 • • Tech Goes Home Community 10 • • The Home Buying Process 10 • • English as a Second Language & Spanish 11 • • • • • Family Chelsea Fire Station Tour 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chelsea Police Station Tour 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Costume Swap 4 • Pumpkin Decorating 4 • • • • • • Halloween Celebration 4 • • • • • • • • Gobbles of Fun 4 • • • Winter Wonderland Village 4 • • • • • • • • Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt 4 • • • • • • • Parent/Child Yoga 4 • • • • Fitness & Health Learn to Ice Skate 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Yoga for Kids 7 • • • • • Ultimate Football 7 • • • • • CCS Martial Arts 7 • • • • • • • • • • • Global Premier Soccer 7 • • • • • • Wildkat Hoops 7 • • • • • • • • • • Cardio Fusion 8 • • • • • • • Women’s Self Defense Workshop 8 • • • • • • • Open Volleyball 8 • • • • • • • Outdoor Basketball 8 • • • • • • • Wildlife & Nature Outdoors RX 5 • Chelsea Birding Society 5 • 2 Fall · Winter 2017 Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division Fall •Winter Program Guide 2017 CONTENTS

Youth Programs Adult Programs Registration Info 4 9 12

Use Our Celebrations Sport Facilities & Events Leagues 14 15 16

Parks Instructors More Programs Information & Organizations In & Out of Chelsea 17 22 24

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XIII Annual Family Halloween Celebration Ages 3-10 with adult. Participate in a variety of ghoulish games such as musical Halloween symbols, pin the Boo Chelsea Fire Station Tour on the ghost, cookie decorating & other ghostly activities. Ages 6-12 with adult. Chelsea firefighters welcome the Come in your favorite costume! Watch a scary puppet public to visit the Central Fire Station. Receive a guided show! Registrants receive a wicked trick or treat bag filled tour of the facility, learn about their special equipment, with delicious candy! Admission is free for infants and and review general fire safety. Discover the many services toddlers. *Pre-registration is recommended. Sun 4-6pm Oct 29 $5* firefighters offer to the city! Meet at the fire station, 307 Chestnut Street. *Pre-registration is required. Coordinator: Deputy Chief Wayne Ulwick

Wed 6-7pm Oct 18 No Cost* Gobbles of Fun NEW! Ages 3-5. Parents and toddlers can get ready for Chelsea Police Station Tour Thanksgiving by participating in a variety of autumn games and crafts. Instructor: Anita Barnes Ages 6-12 with adult. Police officers provide a guided Fri 6:30-8pm Nov 17 $5 tour throughout the station providing information about the daily activities and structure of the department. Meet at the Chelsea Police Station, 19 Park Street. *Pre-registration is required. Coordinator: Officer Sammy Mojica Winter Wonderland Village Wed 6-7pm Nov 1 No Cost* Ages 3-10 with adult. Bring some holiday magic to your home by creating & constructing a whimsical mini enchanted winter wonderland village using icing, gingerbread, and candy plus a variety of recyclable Costume Swap containers. Registration is required-deadline is Dec 6. All ages. Save money! Bring in a costume and walk away Sat 1-3pm Dec 9 family of 4: $15 with a different one. Costumes and accessories for children, adults, and even pets are welcome! We accept donations of costumes from those who do not want to receive a Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt NEW! costume in exchange. Drop off used, clean costumes at Chelsea Community Connections, 113 Hawthorne St., or Ages 2-8 with adult. Someone has hidden candy canes at the Chelsea Public Library, 569 Broadway. Participants all around Bellingham Hill Park! Bring a flashlight and help can choose to swap or buy costumes. All proceeds go to find them. After we collect the candy canes, enjoy cookies Chelsea Community Connections! and delicious hot cocoa! Please dress accordingly to Coordinator: Cara Cogliano weather! Registration is required-deadline is Dec 13 Fri 6-7pm Dec 15 $3 Sat 11am-3pm Oct 14-28 Free to Swappers Costumes: $5 Accessories: $3 Parent/Child Yoga Pumpkin Decorating Ages 3-6 with adult. Introduces parents and their children All ages. Bring your own pumpkins! Embellish your to the joy of yoga. Course includes: poses, breath work pumpkin with paint, sequins, googly eyes, ribbons. . . and family games. Yoga mat and grip socks required. Create creepy, attention-grabbing pumpkins. Use a variety Instructor: Katie Laundre of crafts supplies and let the pumpkin decorating begin! Mon 6:15-7pm Oct 16-Nov 20 $20 Instructor: Anita Barnes Additional costs: $5 yoga mat or bring your own! Sat 11am-12:30pm Oct 21 family of 4: $5

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November Morning Story Walk Wildlife & Nature Walk around the park, read from a fall-themed children’s book. As we stroll, the story will unfold. All families welcome with children - recommended for younger children. Mary O’Malley - 59 Commandant’s Way. Meet A Program of the at the shelter next to the playground. Appalachian Mountain Club outdoors.Rx.org Sat 10-11am Nov 4 $3

Outdoor Rx: Get Outside & Explore! NEW! Free Outdoor RX programs Just show up at the location! Join Outdoor Rx for active outside time with family walks, nature explorations, games and more in nearby parks and Mindfulness Walk at Mary O’Malley Park green spaces. All guided programs are designed to engage Mary O’Malley Park, 59 Commandant’s Way the entire family, require no special gear or previous Sat Sept 30 10-11am experience. Dress for the weather with layers & appropriate shoes. Programs cancel for heavy rain and thunderstorms. Make a Sun Catcher in Anita’s Garden All programs are for families with children ages 0-13. Meet in the garden at the intersection of Spruce St. and Heard St, next to the KaBOOM playground Sunset Family Yoga Sat Oct 14 10-11am End your day with a beautiful sunset and yoga for the whole family in the Chelsea Community Garden-a Chelsea Halloween Scavenger Hunt beautiful oasis in the city. Bring your own towel or mat. Mary O’Malley Park, 59 Commandant’s Way No experience necessary. Chelsea Community Garden, Sat Oct 28 10-11am 130 Ellsworth St. Wed 6-7pm Sept 20 $3 Healthy Heart-Pumping Walk Up & Down Soldiers Home Hill before Thanksgiving Owl Prowl and Moon Walk Malone Park, 100 Summit Avenue As the sun starts to set and the moon begins to rise, the Sat Nov 11 10-11am owls and other animals are just waking up for the night! Learn about the different types of owls in Massachusetts and practice your owl calls. As we walk the trails with eyes/ears peeled, you never know “hoo” we’ll find. Urban Rangers Mill Creek Riverwalk. Chelsea Birding Society Thurs 6-7pm Oct 5 $3 Join the “Chelsea Birding Society” and become a member of our monthly bird watching group. Sign on by yourself Morning Family Yoga or with family/friends. Spend time outdoors observing Start your day with yoga for the whole family in the the variety of birds who live and visit our neighborhoods. Chelsea Community Garden, a beautiful oasis in the city. The Chelsea Birding Society shares findings with Cornell Please bring your own towel or mat. No experience University’s Celebrate Urban Birds Project. Become part necessary. Chelsea Community Garden, 130 Ellsworth St. of their research through citizen science action! Location: Mon 9:30-10:30am Oct 9 $3 Mill Creek Riverwalk. Rain location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut St. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Halloween Pumpkin Painting Facilitators: Katherine & Michael Gasper A special outdoor Halloween event for families with Sat 9:30-11am Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 25 children. Includes the paint and small pumpkins. Children Annual membership: $15 encouraged to wear costumes. Mary O’Malley Park, 59 Commandant’s Way. Sat 1-2pm Oct 21 $3

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NEW! Kids’ Night: Parents Night Out Arts Ages 7-12. Enjoy your evening while your kids engage in art and athletic activities. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Be

sure to pick them up at 8:30pm. Instructor: Anita Barnes

Keyboard Fundamentals* Fri 5:30-8:30pm December 8 $5 Ages 8-12. Students new to keyboard playing. Classical, jazz Each additional child in the same family: $1 and other modern repertoire exercise two-handed playing, scale playing, chordal harmony, and off-beat phrases. Learn basic theory along with sight reading. Print Making NEW! Instructor: Allen Chang Discover the magic of printmaking using a variety Sat 11-11:45am Sept 30-Nov 18 $30 Ages 8-12. of materials you can find in your own home. Make cards, wrapping paper, and more. Instructor: Jennifer Porto Intermediate Keyboard* Tues 4:45-5:45pm Oct 10 $5 Ages 8-12. Experience with two-handed playing and basic sight reading required. Students read sheet music that spans across classical and modern styles, as well as ‘lead sheets’. Improvisational playing in jazz along with theory education helps students figure out songs by ear. Clay Creatures Instructor: Allen Chang Ages 8-12. Use you’re favorite animal as inspiration to create a Sat 11:45am-12:30pm Sept 30-Nov 18 $30 clay bowl. Expand your imagination and explore the exciting world of clay through a wide range of projects and hand *Access to a keyboard for practicing is required. building techniques. Begin to understand composition and balance through the form. The first class uses clay- the second class glazes. Instructor: Jennifer Porto Guitar Fundamentals* Tues 4:45-5:45pm Oct 17 & 24 $15 Ages 12+. Learn scales, chords and the guitar’s language using both tablature and sheet music. Explore using a pick and fingerstyle techniques! Leave knowing how to read a chord chart, accompany a melodist (vocal or instrumental). Mix Medium - Green Art Bring your own guitar. Instructor: John Forrestal Ages 6-10. Explore 2D & 3D art using a variety of recyclable materials. Come make art using objects that can be found at Mon Oct 2-Nov 20 Beginner: 6:15-7pm home! Participate in sculptures, collage projects and paintings. Tap into your imagination and your creative spirit. Intermediate: 7:15-8pm $30 Instructor: Anita Barnes Fri 6-7:15pm Oct 27 & Nov 3 $15 *Students are evaluated on the first day and may be changed to a higher or lower skill level/class time.

Chelsea Public Library NEW! A Visit from the Rhode Island Computer Museum Ages 8+. Discover Kodu Game Lab and Minecraft Play. Create a 3D Game world and then free Minecraft play. Location: 569 Broadway. Registration required.* Thurs 5-7pm Dec 14 No Cost*

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CCS Martial Arts Fitness & Health Ages 7-12. Discover self-defense, discipline, and concentration through the practice of American Shaolin Kempo. Learn basic blocking systems, hand strikes and kicks, forms and combinations. Instructor: Diana Baldelomar Learn to Ice Skate Thurs Oct 5-Nov 16 Group A: Beginners 6-6:45pm Cr onin Memorial Ice Skating Rink A ges 3 -12. Certified instructors teach the mechanics and Group B: Some Experience 6:45-7:30pm $20 proper techniques of ice skating. A dynamic program that Additional costs: $20 uniform and belt. focuses on participation and basic skill development. Gives participants the best foundation for recreational skating, figure skating, hockey, or speed skating. Bring your own helmet and gloves. Location: 870 Revere Beach Parkway. G l obal Premier Soccer Sunday Sept 17-Nov 5 Ages 3.5-8. An innovative co-ed soccer program which focuses on learning through games. Groups learn fundamental Group A: 1:20-2:10pm (Children 7 -12) $45 skills and sportsmanship using the GPS philosophy. Instructors: GPS Professional Players/Coaches Group B: 2:15-2:40pm (Tots 3-6yrs) $35 Parent/Child Soccer (ages 3.5-5) Introduces young children to the sport of soccer. Parents Parent/Child Yoga shadow and support their child, assist them as they learn new Ages 3-6 with adult. Introduces parents and their children skills, and encourage them in an engaging and interactive to the joy of yoga. Course includes: poses, breath work and environment. family games. Yoga mat and grip socks required. Sat 11-11:45am Sept 30-Nov 4 $20 Instructor: Katie Laundre Mon 6:15-7pm Oct 16-Nov 20 $20 Early Development Program (ages 6-8) Additional costs: $5 yoga mat or bring your own! Focus is on the technical side of the game, encouraging players to be comfortable, creative, and confident on the ball. Provides players the tools and imagination to express Yoga for Kids themselves in 1 vs 1 situations and small-sided games. Sat 11:45am-12:30pm Sept 30-Nov 4 $20 Ages 7-11. Introduces children to the joy of yoga! Includes breath work, poses, and yoga games. Yoga mat & grip socks required. Instructor: Katie Laundre Mon 7-7:45pm Oct 16-Nov 20 $15 Chelsea Public Library NEW! Additional costs: $5 yoga mat or bring your own! Wildkat Hoops Ages 3-12. Hoola Hoop with Kat, who will give background on hooping and the circus arts, information about her hooping Ultimate Football NEW! journey, fun facts, short intro performance, instruction, games Ages 9-13. Learn how to play football in an ultimate way! and a performance. Location: Chelsea City Hall Green, 500 Prepare for 45 minutes of non-stop action. Broadway. http://www.wildkathoops.com Instructor: Anita Barnes Tues 3:30pm Sept 19 No Cost Mon 6-6:45pm Sept 25 & Oct 2 $15

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CCS Martial Arts for Teens NEW! Fitness & Health Ages 13-17. Discover self-defense, discipline, and concentration through the practice of American Shaolin Kempo. Learn basic blocking systems, Learn to Ice Skate hand strikes and kicks, forms and combinations. Cronin Memorial Ice Skating Rink Instructor: Diana Baldelomar Ages: 13+. Certified instructors teach the mechanics and Thurs 7:30-8:15pm Oct 5-Nov 16 $20 proper techniques of ice skating. A dynamic program that Additional costs: $20 uniform and belt. focuses on participation and basic skill development. Gives the best foundation for recreational skating, figure skating, hockey or speed skating. Skate rental is included. Bring Open Volleyball your own helmet and gloves. Location: 870 Revere Beach Parkway. Come get a great workout while continuing to fine-tune Sun 1:20-2:10pm Sept 17-Nov 5 $45 your skills. Tips on passing, hitting, setting, serving and blocking. All games are self-officiated. First come, first serve to play. Facilitator: Anita Barnes Mon 7-8:30pm Sept 25-Nov 6 $15 NEW! Cardio Fusion Drop-In: $1 Total body fitness - 30 minutes of cardio training and 20 minutes of strength training including pilates. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Bring your own mat & hand weights. Instructor: Christine Stevens Wednesday Night Outdoor Basketball Mon & Wed 5:30-6:15pm Oct 16-Nov 20 $25 All are welcome to play basketball on the Williams Outdoor Courts. All games are self -officiated. First come, first serve to play. Wed 6-8pm Sept 6-Oct 11 No Cost Women’s Self-Defense Workshop Learn basic and effective techniques for self-defense. Participants with a variety of experience and any level of physical ability are welcome. Instructor: Diana Baldelomar Thurs 6-8pm December 7 $20 Oh no! It was cancelled!

Sometimes excellent courses are cancelled because everyone waits until the last minute to register.

Please register early to avoid disappointment for yourself and others. (617) 466-5233.

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Guitar Fundamentals* Arts Learn scales, chords and the guitar’s language using both tablature and sheet music. Explore using a pick and fingerstyle techniques! Leave knowing how to read a chord chart, accompany a melodist (vocal or instrumental). Bring your own Chelsea Youth Chorus (CYC) guitar. Instructor: John Forrestal Mon Oct 2 - Nov 20 Ages 13-17. Chelsea’s premier choral ensemble. Performance repertoire is from the highest quality music Beginner: 6:15-7pm in the choral tradition. The group consist of soprano, alto, Intermediate: 7:15-8pm $30 tenor, and bass and sing both a capella and accompanied repertoire. The CYC performs throughout the year at various *Students are evaluated on the first day and may be changed musical and civic events. Instructor: Monica Pabelonio to a higher or lower skill level/class time. Audition: Youth who sing well and are eager to learn are considered for membership. Wed., Sept 27, 6-8pm. Wed 6-8pm Oct 4-Dec 20 $30 Learn to Knit & Crochet Learn how to knit by mastering the basic stitches for making a wool hat, scarf or gloves. Practice needles Keyboard for Teens & Adults are available for the first class. Bring your own needles. Students of all levels. Technical ability taught through scales Instructor: Carmen Bermudez and pieces of varied complexity. Music theory classes from Sat 2:30-4:30pm Nov 4-Dec 16 $15 western tonal and chordal harmony to rhythmic solfege. Group playing to sharpen rhythmic feel and performance flow. Students find new fields to explore in improvising and composing. Access to a keyboard for practicing is required. Instructor: Allen Chang Sat 1:15-2pm Sept 30-Nov 18 $30 Knitting for Project Linus: Providing Security through Blankets Join our partnership with the Greater Boston Chapter of Project Linus to knit or crochet homemade washable blankets to give 2D & 3D Art NEW! as gifts that will provide warmth and comfort to seriously ill Use a variety of recyclable materials. Participate in and traumatized children, ages 0-18. All materials are donated. sculptures, collage projects and paintings. Tap into your Please bring your own knitting needles. *Pre-registration is imagination and your creative spirit. required. Facilitator: Carmen Bermudez Instructor: Anita Barnes Sat 2:30-4:30pm Nov 4-Dec 16 No Cost* Fri 6-7:30pm Sept 29-Oct 13 $15

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In partnership with the Workforce Development Center at Bunker Hill Community College, Chelsea Community Schools is pleased to offer Enrichment Spanish HiSet to Chelsea residents.

HiSet (formerly GED®) Preparation (Spanish) Spanish HiSet course is to prepare for the Massachusetts In partnership with the YMCA of Greater Boston & the YMCA of Department of Education’s High School Equivalency Test, Malden, Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division is pleased to students will take practice tests and develop individualized offer annual Y memberships, at a reduced rate, to Chelsea residents. study plans. Beginning with diagnostic testing, instruction YMCA Annual Membership NEW! focuses on writing, reading, math, science and social studies. Fee includes cost for textbooks/workbooks and calculators. Chelsea Residents Only. Join today and enjoy amazing benefits such as: working out in a Wellness Center, group exercise There is a separate fee for testing. Instructor: Julio Galvez studio, swimming pool, and using state-of-the art cardio, Sat 9:30am-1:30pm Sept 30 - Dec 9 strength, and free weight equipment! Free Child Watch Chelsea Residents: $130 while you work out for family members! For an application, Non-Residents: $235 please call 617 466-5233. NEW! YMCA Leaders Club: Chelsea Youth Leaders Tech Goes Home Community (English/Spanish) NEW! Learn basic computer and internet skills needed for 21st Grades 9-12. A year-long leadership incubation program century success. Sessions focus on topics such as how to find that gives Chelsea teens the opportunity to learn to a job online, how to secure a professional email, how to find become more effective in their interactions with others. online family resources and more. After completing 15 hours Teens improve their leadership and social skills while also of training, participants have the option of purchasing a new experiencing new ways to give back to the community. Day Lenovo Chromebook for $50. Instructor: Angel Del Valle and time to be determined. For an application, please call 617-466-5233. Mon 6-8:30pm Nov 6-Dec 11 No Cost No Cost

Conversation with Chelsea City Manager, The Home Buying Process (English/Spanish) Learn the basic steps to follow in the home buying process. Tom Ambrosino Become a more informed consumer. A licensed real estate Chelsea is on the move! Meet Chelsea’s City Manager; learn professional provides an overview of the steps towards more about the work the City is doing and find ways to purchasing a home. *Pre-registration is required. participate in activities and events taking place in the City. Facilitator: Carol Henriquez Share your ideas, suggestions, and opinions in an informal Wed 6-8pm Dec 6 No Cost* setting. Refreshments will be served. Walk-ins are welcome. Wed 6-7:30pm Oct 18 No Cost Urban Rangers Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Chelsea Birding Society* Adult, Child, & Infant Join the “Chelsea Birding Society” and become a member of our monthly bird watching group. Sign on by yourself or Individuals are trained in the skills necessary to recognize with family/friends. Spot birds in their natural, urban habitat. and provide basic care for victims of illness and sudden Spend time outdoors observing the variety of birds who live injuries, and to recognize and provide basic care for life and visit our neighborhoods. The Chelsea Birding Society threatening or cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and shares findings with Cornell University’s Celebrate Urban infants. Certifications: Standard First Aid & Adult, Child, Birds Project. Become part of their research through citizen Infant CPR/AED valid for 2 years. Instructor: American Red science action! Location: Mill Creek Riverwalk, Rain location: Cross certified personnel Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street. Facilitators: Katherine Sat 9am-4pm Nov 18 $55 & Michael Gasper Sat 9:30-11am Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 25 Annual membership: $15 10 Fall · Winter 2017 Adult

ESOL – Intermediate Language Participants with some English skills. Improve grammar skills using idioms and pronunciation. Apply grammar in reading and writing exercises. Instructors: Molly Jacobvitz, Chelsea English Language Program receives funding from the City Maritza Cole of Chelsea with funds provided by U.S. Department of Housing Group A and Urban Development, and the Department of Housing and Mon & Wed 6:30-8:30pm Oct 16-Dec 13 Community Development, Massachusetts Community Development Group B Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Tues & Thurs 6-8pm Oct 10-Dec 7 Rosetta Stone Computer Lab: Group C English for all Levels Sat 12:30-2:30pm Oct 7-Dec 9 $40

English students of all levels who need a flexible schedule or additional practice. A technology-based approach to ESOL – Advanced English learning using the immersion method. Students Participants with good English skills. Practice advanced receive a temporary license to access the program from conversation and build a strong vocabulary using real life any computer, smart phone or tablet*. scenarios. Writing exercises focus on compound sentences. Instructor: Annie Houston Sat 1-3pm Oct 7-Dec 9 $40 Mon & Wed 6-7pm Oct 23-Dec 13* $40 Students simultaneously enrolled in an ESOL class: $25 *Students have access to the online program until January 26, 2018. ESOL – Advanced Reading and Writing Participants with good English skills. Improve reading English for Spanish Speakers and writing skills through comprehension and grammar exercises. An excellent course for those who are For Spanish speakers. Slowly immerse yourself into an planning to attend college or enter the work force. English language program. Learn the fundamentals of Instructor: Annie Houston English grammar and basic reading, writing and speaking Mon & Wed 6-8:30pm Sept 25-Oct 11 $40 skills. Participants should continue to ESOL - Beginner. Instructors: Maritza Cole, Yolanda Gonzales Group A Spanish Beginner Mon & Wed 6:30-8:30pm Oct 2-Dec 6 Learn to speak Spanish in an engaging and supportive Group B environment. Students have the opportunity to develop Tues & Thurs 6-8pm Oct 17-Dec 14 skills in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling and Group C conversation. Instructor: Yolanda Gonzales Sat 9-11am Oct 14-Dec 16 $40 Sat 12-2pm Oct 14-Dec 16 $40

ESOL – Beginner Participants with limited English skills. Learn basic grammar Spanish Language & Culture skills, sentence structure, reading skills and pronunciation. Participants with good Spanish skills. Emphasizes Apply grammar in both reading and writing exercises. communication (understanding and being understood Instructors: Annie Houston, Kerri Domohowski by others) by applying the interpersonal, interpretive, Alketa Lame Group A* and presentational modes of communication in real-life Mon & Wed 6-8:30pm Oct 18-Dec 13 situations. Develops awareness and appreciation of cultural practices and perspectives. Instructor: Maritza Cole Group B* Sat 10:30-12pm Oct 7-Dec 9 $40 Tues & Thurs 6-8:30pm Oct 3-Dec 5 Group C Sat 1-3pm Oct 7-Dec 9 $40

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Chelsea Community Schools Williams Building 180 Walnut Street Chelsea, MA Monday-Friday 4-8:30pm and Saturday 9am-4:30pm www.chelseama.gov/recreation Payment in cash or money order. Personal checks are not accepted. Online Registration accepts most major credit cards.

Register Online Refund Policy Registration for fall/winter programs begins on We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue classes at Tuesday, September 12 at 4pm. The online registration our own discretion. If a course is cancelled, you have the link is: https://register.communitypass.net/Chelsea option to get a refund or register for an alternative class during the same session. Register in Person Come to the Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street, No refunds are given after classes have started. If we receive Chelsea hours: 4-8:30pm Monday-Friday and your request to withdraw at least two weeks prior to the 9am-4:30pm Saturdays. start time of your course, you will receive a refund.

By Mail, Fax, or Scan For students in English Language Classes ONLY: during the first week of class, if a student feels that another level Detach & fill out the registration form & return to: would be more suitable for his/her learning needs, the Chelsea Community Schools student will be allowed to transfer to another class pending Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division instructor approval and available space. Williams Building CCS Program Office Bad Weather 180 Walnut Street, Room 107 Programs are cancelled if the Chelsea Public Schools are Chelsea, MA 02150 closed. Closing will be announced on the major television Reserve anytime by faxing your registration form to: news stations--channels 4, 5, 7, City Cable TV - channel 15 617-466-4099 or scanning the form to: and on a recorded message by calling (617) 466-5233 after [email protected]. Upon receiving your request, 2 pm on weekdays, or after 7am on Sat. & Sun. CCS will contact you to confirm your reservation. Payment in cash or money order must be received within 48 hours to secure a space. LET US KNOW Chelsea Community Schools City of Chelsea Chelsea Community Schools Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division’s will be CLOSED: goal is to provide service that is: January 16 will be CLOSED: *Responsive February 20 Oct. 9 *Courteous *Accountable April 14 - 17 NOV. 10 & 22-26 *Dependable DEC. 24-JAN.1 Please tell us about your experience by completing an Satisfaction Survey at the Williams Building or by emailing [email protected]

12 Fall · Winter 2017 Cut Out & Mail, Fax, Scan, or Bring In Person To Register Circle one:Circle ______negligent, orreckless acts oromissions while participating in CCS activities. agents against any claim for damages, compensation or otherwise on the part of said minor/myself growing out of or resulting used for all promotional and media purposes for CCS. includes allowing said participant to be photographed by the City during CCS programs and for those photographs and video ima and covenant to hold harmless the City of Chelsea, Massachusetts a municipal corporation, andits officers, employees, consul my participation in activities located at orin the City of Chelsea Community Schools (“CCS”) and do forever RELEASE, acquit, attorney's fees, the City orits representatives may have to pay of any litigation arise from said minor's intentional or my or make good to the City orits successors, departments, officers, employees, consultants and agents any loss or damage to co saidto minor /myself in connection with his/her/my participation in the activities at the Williams School, and INDEMNIFY,to action for damages which said minor/ myself has or hereafter may result from his/her/my participation in the CCS’ activities; damage which I /we may now orhereafter have as the parent(s) orguardian(s) of said minor/an individual, and also all claims and compensation on account of, orin any way growing out of, directly or indirectly, all known and unknown personal injuries agents (collectively the "City"), of from and any and all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, loss of 3. 2. 1 Mobile Carrier: Mobile Carrier: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact Name: Address: Name: Parent/Guardian (if18) under (Street, City, State, Zip Code) First Name: Participant Date ofBirth: .

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Chelsea Community Schools (CCS) offers community organizations affordable, safe, secure, state-of-the-art public school facilities to hold classes, meetings, workshops, and tournaments. Facilities can be used on a year-round, seasonal or one-time basis for an affordable fee. The Williams Building, located at 180 Walnut Street, is easily accessible by bus and ample parking is available. Facilities open for use include: • Gymnasium • Auditorium • Cafeteria • Outdoor basketball courts • Music room • Meeting rooms • Classrooms specialized for art • Computer equipped classrooms CCS partners on a regular basis with a number of community organizations ranging from the Girl Scouts of America to youth sport leagues to the Vietnamese American Volunteer Association. On-line application for use of public school facilities is now available at: https://register.communitypass.net/chelsea

If you need assistance with completing the online application, please call 617-466-5233 to make an appointment. Organizations are encouraged to apply to use our facilities at least two (2) weeks prior to the event’s start date. Note: paper applications for the use of school facilities will not longer be accepted.

Chelsea Community Schools Where CCS is Located Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division Williams Building CCS Program Office 180 Walnut Street, Room 107 Chelsea, MA 02150 617.466.5233 617.466.4099 (fax) [email protected] www.chelseama.gov/recreation

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Easily accessible by bus with ample parking

14 Fall · Winter 2017 Celebrations & Events

Sept

Oct

1 ALS Walk - 9th Annual Boston Walk for Living 9am | Two mile walk | For details: https://chelseajewish.org/walk-for-living 29 Halloween Celebration ages 3-10 4-6pm | Williams Building, 180 Walnut St.

Nov

4 Chelsea Reads 11am-2pm|Chelsea Public Library, 569 Broadway

5 Cronin Ice Rink Open House 12:30pm |Touch -a-Truck | Skating exhibition 1:20-4:30pm Free public skating | $5 Skate Rental | 870 Revere Beach Parkway

30 Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration 6pm | Chelsea Square | Entertainment & Activities

Dec

2 Breakfast with Santa 10am-1pm | Williams Building, 180 Walnut St. | www.chelseachamber.org

31 New Year’s Eve Paint & Skate 1:20-2:20pm - Ice Painting | 2:40-4:30pm Free public skating | $5 Skate Rental | Cronin Ice Rink 870 Revere Beach Parkway

If you have a seasonal event you’d like to post, call (617) 466-4073 and we’ll include it in our program guide distributed three times a year: fall•winter, spring, and summer.

chelseama.gov/Recreation 15 Sports Leagues

Soccer Football Chelsea JR. Red Devils Football & Cheerleading Chelsea Youth Soccer League coed: ages 5-15 coed: ages 5-15 781.215.4206 617.461.6299 [email protected] www.leaguelineup.com/chelseapopwarner

Matias Soccer School Chelsea Pride Football and Cheerleading coed: ages 6-17 617.771.2147 coed: 1st- 8th Grade [email protected] 617.407.2092 www.facebook.com/chelseapridefootballandcheer Mystic United FC coed: ages 5-17 617.855.5425 Basketball www.facebook.com/MysticUnitedFC Chelsea Youth Basketball League mysticunitedFC.com coed: ages 5-15 857.928.3145 Chelsea Bolts FC www.leaguelineup.com/chelseayouthbasketball coed: ages 4-18 781.718.9971 Baseball www.reverefc.com Chelsea Little League Chelsea United FC coed: ages 4-18 coed: ages 5-12 857.258.5551 857.222.9534 www.leaguelineup.com/chelsealittleleague www.facebook.com/chelseaunited.fc [email protected]

Chelsea Soccer League Chelsea R.B.I. coed: ages 14+ coed: ages 13-18 617.884.9435 males: 617.640.2662 females: 617.901.8302 www.bgcb.org www.facebook.com/chelseasoccerleague Chelsea Softball League (Adults) 857.251.0334 www.facebook.com/chelsea.softballleague Lacrosse Metro Lacrosse Summer Leagues coed: 3rd-12th Grade The Movement Volleyball & Basketball 857.254.8895 coed: ages 13-21 (basketball) www.metrolacrosse.com ages 13+ (volleyball) www.facebook.com/Chelsea-Fall/Winter-Leagues- The-Movement-1155603407816666

Want us to post your league information? Call (617) 466-4073 and we’ll include it in our program guide distributed three times a year: fall•winter, spring, and summer.

16 Fall · Winter 2017 Parks Information

The Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division coordinates and issues PERMITS for the use of city parks and athletic fields to organizations and the general public for cultural, social, and recreational activities and programs. Neighborhood parks and athletic fields are available for use from mid-April until mid-October pending weather conditions. Individuals and Organizations are encouraged to apply to use our parks at least two (2) weeks prior to the event’s start date.

Park & Field Use Application Packet You can obtain a Park & Field Use Application Packet in the Department of Health and Human Services Room 100, Chelsea City Hall or request a copy by emailing: [email protected]. The Application Packet includes: 1) Park & Athletic Field Use Allocation Policy Guide 2) Park & Field Use Request Form New Parks Opening 2017-18 3) Acknowledgement of Receipt Mystic River Overlook Park 4) CORI/SORI Local Program Certificate Take a walk and visit this beautiful area of Compliance taking shape under the Tobin Bridge at the 5) Banner Permit Request Form lower end of Broadway - adjacent to a new Dog Park to be completed in Spring 2018!

Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division Highland Park renovations - A new play Department of Health & Human Services area and refurbished Chelsea City Hall, Rm 100 basketball courts are 500 Broadway under construction Chelsea, MA 02150 this fall! Phone: 617.466.4073 Fax: 617.466.4099 www.chelseama.gov/recreation [email protected]

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Playgrounds & Tot Lots*

Bellingham Hill Park 1 Highland Street Bosson Playground 2 Grove Street Carter Playground 3 Carter Street Creekside Common 4 Gilooly Street Eden Street Park 5 Addison & Blossom Streets KaBOOM! Disney Park 6 Spruce & Heard Streets Kayem Park 7 Fifth Street Mace Tot-Lot 8 Crescent Avenue O’Neil Park 9 Beacon Street Paul A. Dever Park 10 Stockton & Gilooly Streets

11 Polonia Park Tremont Street Dog friendly 12 Quigley Park Essex Street

13 Recipi-Brenes Tot-Lot Picnic area Watts & Willow Streets 14 Ruiz Park Washington Avenue Mary C. Burke Playground Available parking 15 Crescent Avenue (CLOSED during school hours) Box District Park 16 Library Street Swimming Mace Housing Development 17 Crescent & Mill Court

*Organized events require a permit. Call 617.466.4073 for more information.

18 Fall · Winter 2017 Parks Information (continued) City of Chelsea Playgrounds & Tot Lots

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Parks & Gardens*

Carter Park 1 Carter Street Chelsea River Walk 2 257 Marginal Way Chelsea Square (Winnisimmet Park) 3 Park Street Veterans Field at Memorial Stadium 4 Everett Avenue Ciepela Park 5 Medford Street Paul A. Dever Park 6 Stockton & Gilooly Streets Garden Cemetary 7 Shawmut Avenue Highland Green Corridor 8 Highland Street Highland Park 9 Willow Street Island End Park 10 Hawthorn Street & Hawthorn Court Malone Park (State)** 11 Summit Avenue Mary O’Malley Memorial Park (State)** 12 Commandants Way Mill Creek Riverwalk 13 Revere Beach Parkway PORT Park 14 Marginal Street Voke Park 15 Washington Avenue Washington Park 16 Washington Avenue

17 Williams School Courtyard Arlington Street (CLOSED during school hours)

18 Mary C. Burke Athletic Fields Crescent Avenue Anita’s Garden 19 Spruce Street Mystic River Overlook Park 20 Lower End Broadway / Under Tobin Bridge

*Municipal: Organized events require a permit. Call 617.466.4073 for more information. For the Veterans Field at Memorial Stadium, Carter Park, and Mary C. Burke Athletic Fields please call 617.466.5101. **State: To schedule organized events for Malone Park, call Chelsea Soldiers’ Home at 617.887.7115; for Mary O’Malley Memorial Park call the Department of Conservation and Recreation at 781.485.2804 x100.

20 Fall · Winter 2017 Parks Information (continued) City of Chelsea Parks & Gardens

Carter Park Carter Street Chelsea River Walk 257 Marginal Way

Chelsea Square (Winnisimmet Park) 15 Park Street EVERETT Veterans Field at Memorial Stadium REVERE Everett Avenue 16 Ciepela Park Medford Street Paul A. Dever Park Stockton & Gilooly Streets 1 4 13 Garden Cemetary 11

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chelseama.gov/Recreation 21 Instructors & Organizations

Kyla Alterman Kerri Domohowski has a BA in International Relations. She is the Outdoors Rx has a MEd from Merrimack College and holds TEFL Program Coordinator for Chelsea and Revere. She loves to run, certification from the Boston Language Institute. She is an hike, bike, do yoga, and build community. ESL teacher at Thurgood Marshall in Lynn.

John Forrestal Diana Baldelomar is a graduate student in Ethnomusicology at Boston University. has been studying the martial arts since 2007. She is a second He is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, degree black belt in American Shaolin Kempo. She also studies and composer. Taiji and Qigong and is a licensed occupational therapist. Julio Galvez Anita Barnes has taught adult students for the Spanish HiSet (formerly has played a variety of team sports including professional GED-high school equivalency) test for the past 15 years. He is football for the New England Storm and the New England a native of El Salvador and works at Bunker Hill Community Intensity and collegiate volleyball. College in its state-funded Adult Basic Education program.

Katherine Gasper Carmen Bermudez holds a MEd from Lesley University. She teaches Science, has been crocheting and knitting since age 14. When she’s not Math, and Technology in Education at Salem State University. holding a crochet hook, she can be found at the Sokolowski and Berkowitz Schools where she is a Special Ed Clerk. Michael Gasper is a self-taught naturalist and artist with a BA in Elementary Allen Chang Education from Salem State University. He is a MA certified performs as a jazz pianist and hip-hop keyboardist. He is art teacher. currently pursuing two degrees at Berklee College of Music in Piano Performance and Electronic Production/Sound Design. Yolanda Gonzales has a MA from Cambridge College and holds a certification in Cara Cogliano Bilingual Education elementary and early childhood, and in is the Director of Chelsea Community Connections. She was a foreign language (Spanish K-12). former Williams School pre-school teacher.

Carol Henriquez Maritza Cole is a licensed real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential has a MEd from Cambridge College and holds a certification in Brokerage. She is a retired Chelsea Public School teacher. ABE and in foreign language (Spanish K-12).

Angel Del Valle Molly Jacobvitz is the District-wide Technician for the Chelsea Public Schools. has a MS in Language and Literacy from Simmons College. He is knowledgeable in both Macintosh and Microsoft She is an ESL/Reading Interventionist at the Patrick J. operating systems. Kennedy School in East Boston.

22 Fall · Winter 2017 Alketa Lame American Red Cross holds a MA Educator license in Elementary Education. is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency She has taught second language learners in the Chelsea and assistance, disaster relief, and education inside the USA. Somerville Public Schools and is currently enrolled in Lesley www.redcross.org University’s ESL Training Program. Bunker Hill Community College Katie Laundre located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest community is a registered yoga teacher who has been practicing the art college in the state, with more than 13,000 students enrolled for 10 years. She is a Social Worker at the John Silber Early per semester. BHCC, founded in 1973, is fully accredited Learning Center. by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. www.bhcc.mass.edu Sammy Mojica has been a Chelsea Police Officer for over ten years. He is Cronin Memorial Skating Arena assigned to the Community Service Unit and is a lifelong is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating resident of Chelsea. facility, overseen by the Dept. of Conservation & Recreation. Facility Managment Corporation Ice Sports has been the Kizette Ortiz-Vanger operator of the arena for the DCR since 2007. is earning her master’s degree in outdoor education. She is an https://fmcicesports.com/rink/revere-cronin-skating-arena Outdoors Rx part-time instructor from New York City and is fluent in Spanish. Global Premier Soccer established in 2001 is a leading provider of camps, clinics Monica Pabelonio and coach education throughout eastern MA. is a jazz vocalist earning a M.M. in Jazz Performance at New www.globalpremiersoccer.com England Conservatory. She has been a producer, leader, and assistant director for Western Michigan University’s award- Outdoors Rx winning Vocal Jazz ensembles: Gold Company and GCII. brings the outdoors expertise of the Appalachian Mountain Club to urban green spaces throughout the greater Boston Jennifer Porto area. Outdoors Rx partners with medical professionals and holds a MFA in Visual Art and Education from Lesley community organizations to be a resource for free, outside University. She is an Art Teacher at the Wright Science & fun open to families with children. Technology Academy. https://www.outdoors.org/youth-programs/outdoors-rx

Christine Stevens Tech Goes Home is a certified fitness instructor in stress management and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to Zumba® and Zumba Gold®. She is a registered nurse at empower communities to access and use digital tools to MGH Diabetes Research Center. overcome barriers and advice lives. www.techgoeshome.org Wayne Ulwick YMCA is the Deputy Chief of Health & Wellness at the Chelsea is an international organization of men, women, and Fire Department. He has many board certifications from the children joined together by a shared commitment to National Fire Academy with a concentration in Community nurturing the potential of youth, healthy living, and social Risk Reduction. responsibility. http://www.ymca.net/about-us

chelseama.gov/Recreation 23 More Programs In & Out of Chelsea

In Chelsea

Boston Paintball Chelsea Senior Center 121 Webster Avenue 10 Riley Way (617) 941-0123 (617) 466-4370 www.bostonpaintballchelsea.com www.chelseama.gov/elder-services

Apollinaire Theatre Company Cronin Memorial Ice Skating Rink 189 Winnisimmet Street 870 Revere Beach Parkway (617) 887-2336 (781) 284-9491 www.apollinairetheatrecompany.com www.fmcicesports.com/rink/revere-cronin-skating-arena

Chelsea Public Library Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming & Wading Pool 569 Broadway 184 Carter Street (617) 466-4350 (617) 884-3899 www.chelseama.gov/public-library www.chelseama.gov/home/pages/vietnam-veterans-memorial- pool

Out of Chelsea OUTDOORS

Arnold Arboretum Esplanade Concerts 125 Arborway, Boston Hatch Memorial Shell (617) 524-1718 Charles River Esplanade www.arboretum.harvard.edu 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston (617) 626-1250 Boston Common Frog Pond www.hatchshell.com/index.php 38 Beacon Street, Boston (617) 635-2120 Franklin Park Zoo www.bostonfrogpond.com 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston (617) 541-5466 Boston Harbor Islands www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo 15 State Street, Suite 1100, Boston 66 Long Wharf, Boston Freedom Trail (617) 223-8666 44 School Street, Suite 250, Boston www.bostonharborislands.org (617) 357-8300 www.thefreedomtrail.org Boston Public Gardens Swan Boats 4 Charles Street S, Boston Piers Park Sailing Center (617) 522-1966 95 Marginal Street, East Boston www.swanboats.com (617) 561-6677 www.piersparksailing.org Charles River Canoe and Kayak 15 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge (617) 965-5110 www.paddleboston.com/kendall.php

24 Fall · Winter 2017 More Programs In & Out of Chelsea

Out of Chelsea INDOORS

Boston Ballet MetroRock Boston (Rock Climbing) 19 Clarendon Street, Boston 69 Norman Street #9, Everett (617) 695-6950 (617) 387-7625 www.bostonballet.org www.metrorock.com/boston

Boston Children’s Museum Museum of Fine Arts 308 Congress Street, Boston 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston (617) 426-6500 (617) 267-9300 www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org www.mfa.org

Boston Pops–Symphony Hall Museum of Science 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston 1 Science Park, Boston (617) 266-1492 (617) 723-2500 groupevents.bostonpops.org/boston-pops www.mos.org New England Aquarium Boston Public Library 1 Central Wharf, Boston 700 Boylston Street, Boston (617) 973-5200 (617) 536-5400 www.neaq.org www.bpl.org The Institute of Contemporary Art Boston Symphony Orchestra–Symphony Hall 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston 301 Massachusetts Avenue (617) 478-3100 (617) 266-1492 www.icaboston.org www.bso.org The Sports Museum of New England Charlestown YMCA TD Garden 150 3rd Avenue, Charlestown, Boston 100 Legends Way, Boston (617) 286-1220 (617) 624-1234 www.ymcaboston.org/charlestown www.sportsmuseum.org

Harvard Museum of Natural History Skyzone (Trampoline Park) 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge 69 Norman Street #1B, Everett (617) 495-3045 (617) 387-1000 www.hmnh.harvard.edu www.skyzone.com/Everett

Museum of African American History Veronica Robles Cultural Center 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill, Boston 175 William F. McClellan Highway, East Boston (617) 725-0022 x330 (781) 558-5102 www.maah.org www.veronicarobles.com

MIT Museum YMCA East Boston 265 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 215 Bremen Street, East Boston (617) 253-5927 (617) 569-9622 www.web.mit.edu/museum www.ymcaboston.org/eastboston

chelseama.gov/Recreation 25 Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division Spring Program Registration begins Tuesday, January 16 at 4pm

Instructors Wanted! Teaching for Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division can be a wonderful opportunity for you, as well as the Chelsea community. If you have a course idea, we would love to hear it. A teaching degree is not neccessary.

Volunteer Opportunities! Want to make a difference in your community? We invite you to volunteer in all aspects of our program. Teens are welcome to apply.

If interested, please contact:

Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division Administrative Office Chelsea City Hall, Room 311 500 Broadway Chelsea, MA 02150

Phone: 617.466.4070 Fax: 617.466.4099 chelseama.gov/recreation [email protected] www.chelseama.gov/recreation

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