LRF Program Newsletter
Find programs and activities offered by the Department of Leisure, Family, & Recreation through the month of February!
January 31, 2024
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James Costa is the Neighborhoods & Families Coordinator for the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation. He began working with the division during his sophomore year at Manchester High School, and he is now a UConn graduate with degrees in Journalism & Film Studies.
Fun Fact #1: I won my car in a raffle during Manchester High School’s Project Graduation.
Fun Fact #2: My all-time favorite movies are All That Heaven Allows, Punch-Drunk Love & Twin Peaks: The Return.
Find programs and activities offered by the Department of Leisure, Family, & Recreation through the month of February!
The New Year has become synonymous with resolutions. Eat healthier, read more books, less screen time – January represents a time of (hopeful) betterment & excitement for a fresh start. However, to many, there is a looming goal, one that is on the top of countless 2024 New Year’s resolution lists – to get, and stay, active.
The New Year has become synonymous with resolutions. Eat healthier, read more books, less screen time – January represents a time of (hopeful) betterment & excitement for a fresh start. However, to many, there is a looming goal, one that is on the top of countless 2024 New Year’s resolution lists – to get, and stay, active.
Learn about the programs offered by the Departments of Leisure, Family and Recreation in the new year.
In just a few days, the Town of Manchester’s Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation’s 2024 Winter/Spring programming season will officially kick off. With a robust slate of programs, projects and special events on the horizon, be sure to mark your calendars and join in with all that the Department has to offer.
In observance of the Christmas & New Year’s holiday, Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation facilities will adhere to holiday hours.
Adorned with murals of civil rights legends, filled with a renovated gymnasium, art room and tech labs, walls lined with exhibits honoring the rich history of Manchester – this is the Leisure Labs at Mahoney Center.
This year, the Town of Manchester celebrated its Bicentennial, a recognition of Manchester’s founding 200 years ago, all the way back in 1823. For many, 2023 served as a year-long celebration of Manchester, as we “remembered the past, celebrated the present, and dreamed about the future.”
This September will see two large scale, free Town of Manchester community events: the Hispanic Heritage Day Celebration and Lights in the Sky – A Drone Show Event.
From leagues and tournaments, an afternoon at the driving range or a Sunday morning round of golf, the Manchester Country Club has offerings for those of all ages and abilities.
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