Town of Rochester
Community Center
Calendar of Events
March/April/May 2010
Funded by New York State Office of Children & Family Services
This program does not deny services to participants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or disability.
You’re Invited
Corned Beef and Cabbage Luncheon Wednesday, March 17, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Come enjoy a free St. Patty’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Luncheon. Come wearing the green, and enjoy a delicious lunch and the camaraderie of friends, old and new. Your favorite DJ Eric Whittington will be back again by popular demand, having made last year’s event extra special for the crowd. Reservations by March 8. Call Youth Department at 626-2115.
Spring Break
Wednesday March 31
Fun Central Bus Trip
Youth Center staff will chaperone the Fun Central trip to Wappinger Falls. Meet at Center at 10:30 AM for hot chocolate and doughnuts. Bus leaves Center 11:00 AM and returns approximately 4:00 PM. $16 per child includes: Virtual reality roller coaster, mini golf, gem stone mining, and 25 arcade tokens, plus a slice of pizza or a hot dog and a soda. Signup and pay by March 19. Call 626-2115.
Community Center Tween Dance
Thursday, April 1, 4: 00 -7:00 PM All you Tweens out there come and enjoy a fun-filled dance party. Bring your favorite music, and dance your socks off! We’ll provide the pizza and drinks and you provide the dance moves! Call 626-2115 and signup by March 22. Dance party organized by Tween-Queen Amber Pendington.
Signup Now
For Annual
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Town of Rochester Town Park
Call Youth Commission to signup: 626-2115. There will be no sign-ups accepted after March 26. Please signup your child by age group: 1-2 years: 12:30 sharp! (Child must walk by his or herself.) Parents cannot pick up eggs for them.
3 - 4 years: 12:40 parents are not allowed in hunt area; 5 – 7 years: 12:50 PM; 8 years and up: 1: 00 PM. Those with disabilities may choose most accessible area. Please arrive prior to your scheduled hunt-time to sign in under the pavilion, and receive a chance to win a prize. Remember to bring your own basket or bag for the hunt. Parents with more than one child in different age groups may wish to bring an extra person to help the children get to their designated spot on time for their hunt. Bring your camera, as the Easter Bunny will be hopping in as our special guest as will another special guest.
Earth Days
Saturday April 17 & 24 are
“Adopt A Road” Days
Signup for one or both Saturdays for adopt a road cleanup. Bags are provided and can be picked up at the Community Center. Groups welcome: Call to signup your road: 626-2115. “Thank you” pizza and drinks will be served at the Community Center on April 24 at 2:00 PM.
Smucker’s Stars on Ice
Times Union Center
Saturday, April 24,
7:30 show
2010 Olympic Gold Medallist, Evan Lysacek, 4th Place Olympians, Tanith Belbin & Benjamin Agosto, 2006 Silver Medallist, Sasha Cohen, and more fabulous stars on ice, $36 per person. We have great seats near the stage. Signup and payment by March 26. Call 626-2115.
Memorial Day Parade Monday May 31
Get your flags ready to wave or your marching shoes on as it’s time to honor our military for their ultimate dedication and sacrifice for us all. Parade steps down at 1:00 PM. We will be having entertainment in the park including children’s activities, a DJ, food, vendors, and an afternoon of wholesome family fun following the parade. For information or to be a vendor or parade please call the Youth Department at 626-2115.
Summer Program
July 5 – August 20, we will once again be offering a part time summer program here at the Community Center. In the past, this has been a successful fun program enjoyed by both kids and counselors. The program will run Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM – 1:00, and Tuesday is our trip day, and it will run from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Tuition of $65 per week will include trips, and thanks to the Michael Oremus Foundation we do have a few scholarships available. Please call the Youth Department for registration forms and/or information: 626-2115.
YMCA Summer Camp
Camp Wiltmeet at Epworth
Through an agreement with YMCA, Town Of Rochester children will be able to attend Camp Wiltmeet again this year for a reduced rate. There will be no single weeks offered, only two-week sessions. If you are a returning camper, you should have received an application from the “Y” already, if not, please contact them. New campers from the town should also contact them directly. Upon paying registration fees, you will receive your cost reduction. They are offering free busing this year, and a schedule is included with application. They are also offering four two-week scholarships for children who would otherwise not be able to attend. If you think you are eligible for a scholarship, please call 626-2115 as offer expires March 31. 626-2115. To register for YMCA call: 338-3810, Ex. 106.
Rent A Kid Program: Our Rent A Kid Program helps connect kids wanting to work with folks that need help around the house. Jobs include yard work, greenhouse work, house cleaning, mother’s helper, babysitting, pet sitting, washing windows, seasonal work like gardening, snow shoveling etc.
The spring is coming folks, need help with getting your yard in shape? Call for Rent A Kid applications at 626-2115. Partially funded by the NYS Offices of Children and Family Services.
Thank You Sue Matson
Sue Matson has stepped down as chairperson of the Youth Commission. We wish to thank her for her excellent guidance and ideas, plus her rubber gavel to keep us on our toes. We’re happy to say, that although Sue doesn’t want the chair position, she has agreed to stay on the board. The Town Board has appointed Barbara Zaccai as new chair. Welcome Barbara. We will also miss Lisa Carbone from the board. She was a great asset. Thank you Lisa. Good luck with your new ventures.
Annual Mary Lee Friend Of Youth & Youth Recognition Awards
Applications are available all year for the Mary Lee Friend Of Youth and Youth Recognition Awards (youth up to age 21.) The Youth Award is presented at the Holiday Brunch in December and the Youth Recognition Award will be presented this year at the Jennie Bell Pie Festival in September. We all know people and youth in our community who deserve special recognition for going beyond for youth and community.
Adult Nominations can be for:
· Service to youth;
· Service to a community youth organization;
· For a single or continuing effort for youth, and/or for youth leadership.
Youth Nominations can be for:
· Service to other youth;
· Service to individuals;
· Service to a community organization; service to the community as a whole; or a single or continuing effort, and/or for leadership.
Don’t let someone that you know is special go unrecognized, nominate them as they could win one of these 2010 prestigious awards. Applications are available at the Youth Department or the town’s web site under Youth Department, or by calling 626-2115.
Pass it on, “Tuesday is Seniors Day.”
Come and join the Rochester Senior Group, as they have a lot of fun and laughs while accomplishing worthwhile tasks from those in the military to local people and groups that are in need. They meet every Tuesday morning at 10:30, followed by (optional) Yoga at Noon, and following yoga, they all go for lunch at a local eatery.
An added note: The Rochester Senior Group is having a Tea & Crumpets event on March 30, at 10:30 AM for the girls of Troop 187 for all the nice things they have made for them for every event they have had for several years now. For example at the recent Valentine Breakfast the girls made pretty little packages for each of the seniors that included tea bags, candy, hand creams, rose pedals and more. Their leader is Tammy Avery.
Little Ones Learning Center is open three days a week – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 10:00 AM – Noon. This valuable community resource is dedicated to promoting early literacy and book lending for children and their families in the Rondout Valley area. Please support them. Call: 626-4112.
Town Of Rochester Youth Department & Community Center
PO Box 65, Accord, NY 12404
(845) 626-2115 Fax (845) 626-0141
Carol Dennin, Director Valerie Weaver, Assistant to the Director
Youth Commission Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Youth Center Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
845-626-3053
Funded by New York State Office of Children & Family Services & Town Of Rochester
This program does not deny services to participants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or disability.
After School Program goes by school calendar, and when they are closed, we are closed, if they have early dismissals we are closed, and if they cancel all after school activities, we will be closed too. Please make arrangements for your child incase any of these cancellations occur. Please take note: Children must be picked up no later than 6:00 PM!
Children of all ages! (Children under 7 require parent/guardian present.) Our Policy: No sign-ups for trips accepted on the answering machine. Please call the office or come in to sign-up. If you sign up for a trip, we will hold a seat a seat for you unless you call and cancel. We will try to sell your ticket to someone on the waiting list. If your tickets cannot be sold, you are held responsible for payment, and you will not be reimbursed. Please be aware that trip goers must adhere to bus departure times for destinations so we can remain on schedule. Failure to do so will result in not being allowed to signup for future trips. Please Note we must charge $15 for each returned check. Alcohol is prohibited on Youth Commission trips, programs, and activities.
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