Activities for All
Activities for Physical Health
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Are you bored? We think we can help with that!
Here you’ll find DIY activities, virtual classes, things to do for kids, and more.
#StayCreative
Sounds of the Forest
Listen to the sounds of the forest from the comfort of your home and realize the numerous health benefits!
Power Walking for Better Health
The pandemic changed so much for all of us including how we move. Learn how the Recreation Division began planning for fitness programming. Keep Reading!
Veterans Art of All Kinds Exhibit
The Galleries @ WORK_SPACE are showcasing the Veterans Art of All Kinds exhibit on display from August 21 -September 26, 2020.
Moon-Lit Yoga Returns for a Modified Season
Moon-Lit Yoga is a wonderful experience for both yoga enthusiasts and those who just want to find the peace and calm, especially in these troubling times.
OurParks Pledge
Join the OurParks movement by taking the pledge to commit to helping create a community and culture of stewardship, safety, and compassion for all who enjoy #OurParks in Manchester.
Some Celebrations, 2020
In the midst of the pandemic, there are celebrations this week.
Community Resource Guide
The Neighborhoods and Families Division has updated their Community Resource Guide for June.
What Can You Do with an Empty Paper Towel Tube?
There are so many things you can do with a paper towel tube! You can use it for a telescope to
find buried treasure or for a game of telephone!
Water Safety Tips
The weather has turned warmer and many of us are beginning to think about finding ways to beat the heat. A favorite past time for kids of all ages is swimming.
No Words
I tried and tried to write about racial justice today, about the agony of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor (and so many others). I tried to write about the importance of the demonstrations, protests and marches sweeping Manchester, sweeping Connecticut, sweeping the United States and the whole world.
Find a Rock, Share a Rock
If you haven’t already noticed painted rocks on the hiking trails around town, now is a great time to keep your eyes peeled as the weather warms up and more people hide little treasures to find. Curious about participating?
Bleak Days
I am not a person of faith—I am an atheist. But these days I am trying to find comfort in the following prayer: God, grant me the serenity… Read More!
Teens Sleep Better, Later
I work with teenagers and I live with teenagers. These days I talk with young people on Zoom and by phone every day, and – like all of us – they are OVER this pandemic.
Community Resource Guide
The Neighborhoods and Families Division recently published a Community Resource Guide. Find a list of virtual activities & service providers. Read More!