Houlton Rec to open for season

The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will open the Gentle Memorial Building gym and game room for the fall and winter season on Oct. 11. Below is the information on season passes, open gym hours, rules and general information for the center. Anyone with questions may contact the recreation department at 532-1310.
    Again this year, students may purchase a game room season pass, which entitles a youth to use the pool and ping pong tables throughout the open game room season. This does not include coin-operated games.  Cost is $15 for Houlton residents and $20 for non-Houlton residents. If a youth does not invest in a season pass, the price for the use of the pool/ping pong table is 50 cents for 15 minutes.
Game room open hours for grades 2-12 are each Monday-Friday 2:45-5 p.m.;  each Saturday, 1-4 p.m. and each Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Gym open hours for grades 2-12: Monday-Friday, 2:30-5 p.m.: Saturday, 1-4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6-8 p.m. for grades 7-12.
Adult and youth supervisors will be provided at all open gym and game room hours. Any child in grade 1 or younger must be accompanied by an adult to be at the recreation center for open gym and game room hours; any youth in grade 6 or younger must be accompanied by an adult to be at the recreation center past 5 p.m., unless attending a scheduled practice or activity; once a youth is in, he/she must stay in, as this rule is in place at the center; parents will be contacted if a youth is asked to leave the recreation center due to bad or inappropriate behavior and there is a phone if a child needs to make a call.
Activities
The Houlton Recreation Department will once again hold the Parent & Tot Time. This activity will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the rec center. The time for this activity will be 8:30-10 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday mornings. This unstructured play time gives parents and tots the opportunity to meet new friends.  Some toys will be available or families can bring their own. There is no charge for this activity.
The center will open for walkers on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This free activity allows individuals to walk inside throughout the fall and winter months. Days for walking are Monday through Friday. Participants are asked to wear sneakers or soft soled shoes in the gym.
Men’s Open Gym will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost will be $2 per player.  Players must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school to participate. Men’s Nights will be held each Monday and Wednesday.
Women’s Open Gym will begin on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost will be $2 per player.  Players must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school to participate.
Mojo is offering Nordic Ski Rental packages again this year in the Houlton area. You must be present to be sized for your rentals on Thursday, Oct. 13 between 3-6 p.m. at the Houlton Recreation Center. This year’s packages are $55 for students and $80 for adults. For this price the skis, boots and poles are your’s for the winter.  For more information, contact Rec Department at 532-1310.
A Red Cross Baby Sitting Training on Saturday, Oct. 22.  The class will run from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the rec center. This training is for participants between the ages or 11-15.  Registration is required by calling 532-1310 by Oct. 14. This class is limited to 12 students. Cost for this training is $45. This class will include a full day of training, special portfolio, training manual, certificate and snacks.  Participants must bring their own lunch and drink.
Fitness classes
Zumba with instructor Catherine Boone will be held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-7 a.m.  Cost of the class is $55 for Houlton residents or $75 for non-Houlton residents.  This class will begin on Monday, Oct. 17 and will run for eight weeks. No limit of participants in this class.
Morning Fitness with instructor Renee Nieland will be held each Monday and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Cost of the class is $40 for Houlton residents and $60 for non-Houlton residents. This class will begin on Monday, Oct. 17 and will run for eight weeks.  No limit on number of participants.
Aerobics with instructor Cindy Hutchinson will be held each Monday and Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Cost of the class is $40 for Houlton residents and $60 for non-Houlton residents. This class will begin on Monday, Oct. 17 and will run for eight weeks. Limit 20 participants.
Pilates with instructor Yvonne Hyman will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6 p.m. Cost for the class is $40 for Houlton residents and $60 for non-Houlton residents. This class will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 18 and will run for eight weeks. Limit 20 participants.
Zumba with instructor Rachel DiStefano will be held each Monday at 7 p.m., Thursday at 6:15 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m.  Cost for the class is $55 for Houlton residents and $75 for non-Houlton residents.  This class will begin on Monday, Oct. 24 and will run for eight weeks. Limit 24 participants.
Registration is required for all fitness classes. Please call 532-1310 by Oct. 14 to register.