Windsor Recreation
Tubing Trip to Powder Ridge Ski Area
Saturday, February 18th from 11:15 AM to 4:15 PM.
Join us for a Tubing Trip to Power Ridge Ski Area! Powder Ridge has multiple tubing runs for all ages. Kids ages 7 to 15 can go easy or go to the extreme on their well-groomed snow tubing trails. Bus departs the L.P. Wilson Community Center at 11:15 AM and will return at 4:15 PM. Pack a lunch or bring money for the Mountain Café. $50.00. Call 860-285-1990 with any questions.
Windsor Recreation Division
Start Smart Soccer & Basketball
Saturdays from January 28 through February 25
Start Smart Soccer and Start Smart Basketball are developmentally appropriate introductory sports programs for children 3 to 6 years old. Course materials and equipment will be given out for students to take home and practice. $55.00. If you have any questions, give us a call at 860-285-1990.
Northwest Park
Winter Weekend at Northwest Park
Saturday, February 4 & Sunday, February 5 at Northwest Park.
Come Enjoy a Winter Weekend at the Park! Get the family out of the house and into nature this winter! Northwest Park is offering a number of programs on Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5 for community members to enjoy the outdoors. See below for programs and descriptions. Preregistration required for some programs.
Windsor Recreation Division
Become a Program Instructor! Yes, YOU!
Do you have an idea for a program that you think would benefit the community?
The Recreation division seeks instructors for youth and adult leisure enrichment, fitness, sports and adapted activities.
Please submit proposals via email to blenis@townofwindsorct.com or in-person to the Recreation office at 599 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095 and help keep Recreation growing!
Windsor Senior Services
Become Tax Smart
Monday, January 23 at 9:30 AM at the Windsor Senior Center.
During this workshop, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will discuss new tax changes this year, share common taxpayer questions and challenges facing seniors, and walk through steps to help you better prepare you for your AARP tax appointment. There will also be time at the end to answer any questions. Free.
Please call 860-285-1992 to register. Space is limited.
Windsor Youth Services Bureau
Family Paint Night
Friday, February 3 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Millbrook Club House.
Come enjoy a relaxing and fun Paint Night! This workshop can help youth in grades 3-8 and families soothe school and home stressors. Instruction, canvas, paint supplies, and dinner are provided. $5.00 per person, space is limited. Register online or register in-person at the Youth Services Bureau located at 599 Matianuck Ave. 860-285-1946.
Windsor Senior Services
Growing Great Microgreens
Wednesday, January 25 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Windsor Senior Center.
Looking to keep cultivating your green thumb and enjoy a fresh harvest throughout the winter season? Then come join Beth as we learn how to grow fun and easy microgreens to garnish soups, salads, and sandwiches throughout the winter season. Free.
Please call 860-285-1992 to register. Space is limited.
Windsor Senior Services
Beginner Birding with CT Audubon
Saturday, February 4 from 11:00 AM to noon at the Windsor Senior Center.
Have you ever wanted to become a “bird nerd” and enjoy the hobby of bird watching, but didn’t know how or where to start? Then join us as we host CT Audubon as they present “Birding 101” a program that will help equip you with all the birding basics to start enjoying your new hobby this year. Topics to be discussed include: the basics processes of bird identification, equipment needed, local bird habitats, resources to help you acquire/utilize new skills, and much more. Register online. $8.00 for Windsor residents, $10.00 non-residents.
Windsor Youth Services Bureau
CHR Mental Health First Aid Certification (MHFA)
March 18 & April 1 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Millbrook Clubhouse for ages 18 and older.
Adults are invited to join us for a 2 Part certification course taught by a Mental Health & First Aid (MHFA) Instructor from CHR.This course is available for Windsor Residents only. Lunch is provided. Pre-assessment is required before attending the first session.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
