Recreation Division

Water Safety Instructor Class (WSI) Summer Session 

Become certified instructor to be able to teach swimming lessons. This American Red Cross course trains instructor candidates to teach all of the courses presented in the Swimming and Water Safety program to all age groups including Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-6, Adult Swim and Infant, Toddler, Preschool classes. This certification is the gold standard and provides the most comprehensive training for swim instructors. Due to this being a Blended Learning course, online and in-person registration will close on 08/05/24. 

• Meets: M-F, 08/12/24 – 08/16/24, 11:00 AM– 5:00 PM 

• Location: Salters Pool 

• Ages: 16+ 

• Fee: $100/$250 (nr)

• Prerequisites: Must be at least 16 years of age and be able to swim at a Learn to Swim level 4 ability. 

K-9 Kerplunk

In conjunction with the Manchester Youth Commission, we are happy to announce the annual K9 Kerplunk is back another year. We kindly ask for all dogs to be licensed, up to date on all shots and well-behaved Manchester dogs. Swimming is for dogs only. A $5.00 Registration fee per dog (maximum of 2 dogs per handler) is required. We will also accept on-site registration on the day of the event. Admission to the event will benefit the Manchester Youth Commission. Registration can be done online or over the phone through any of our Recreation facilities. Please contact Kellie Gauvin (860) 647-5262 or Josh Charette (860) 647-3139 with any questions. Hope to see you there!

• Meets: Sun, 08/11/24, 1:00-3:00 PM 

• Location: Globe Hollow Swimming Area 

• Fee: $5.00 per dog (max. 2 dogs per handler)

Neighborhoods & Families Division

Spruce Street Farmers Market
Save the date for the upcoming Spruce Street Farmers Market! All market dates accept SNAP/EBT payments & will double the value of SNAP purchases up to $30.00 (spend $30.00 using your EBT card to receive an additional $30.00 to spend on SNAP-eligible items). In addition, all children in attendance will receive a $2.00 Power of Produce voucher each market for use on any fresh produce.

• Meets: W, 06/05/24-08/28/24, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• Location: Market Field, 153 & 163 Spruce Street

• Ages: All ages welcome

• Fee: No cost to attend. Free parking available at 160 Spruce Street.
  
  

Senior Power of Produce Vouchers – August Farmers Markets

The Spruce Street Farmers Market & Northwest Park Farmers Market are proud to announce the Senior Power of Produce (POP) Program, a new supplemental nutrition program that offers weekly $5.00 produce vouchers to Manchester’s seniors!

The Senior POP Program offers Manchester seniors the opportunity to register for a $5.00 voucher for use on any fresh fruits or vegetables at the Spruce Street Farmers Market (Wednesdays, June 5 – August 28, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 153 & 163 Spruce Street) and the Northwest Park Farmers Market (Wednesdays, September 4 – October 30, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, 448 Tolland Turnpike). Voucher registration opens at 9:00 AM on the 1st Monday of the month from May 2024 – September 2024 for the following month’s markets (i.e. registration for September Power of Produce vouchers opens on Monday, August 5th @ 9:00 AM). Registered participants can pick up their vouchers at the Welcome Pavilion at the Spruce Street or Northwest Park Farmers Market. 

You must be a Manchester resident aged 60+ to register. Registration is capped at fifty (50) total vouchers per weekly farmers market. Limit one voucher per resident per week. Registration can be completed by calling or visiting:  

• Manchester Senior Center (549 E Middle Turnpike) (860)647-3211 

• Center Springs Park (39 Lodge Drive) (860)647-3084 

• Customer Services at Town Hall (41 Center Street) (860)647-5235
  
  

Youth Service Bureau

Boys Week 

Boys Week is a week-long enrichment program and a chance for young men to discover something new through engaging and physical activity!

• Meets: M-F, 08/12/24-08/16/24, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

• Location: Manchester Youth Service Bureau 

• Ages: 10-13

• Fee: No Fee 

Dine Around The World Dinner Series: India

The Dine Around The World Dinner Series brings community members together this summer to celebrate diversity through cultural activities and sampling authentic favorites of cultural food, all while surrounded by the natural beauty of Northwest Park. Join us for a night of music, henna and delicious Indian food!

• Meets: T, 08/20/24, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Location: Northwest Park, 448 Tolland Turnpike

• Registration: Registration is required and space is limited for this free contact. To register, please contact Kellie Gauvin at (860)874-5545 or [email protected].