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Saturday March 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Outdoor Boot Camp - Boot Camp OUTDOOR Boot Camp – This High-Energy Full-Body workout will get you ready for Spring!Join Ann as she takes you through a variety of full body cardio and strength drills! Some of the class will be jogging, agility drills, planks, med balls and more! All levels will benefit; however, some level of fitness is recommended. Please Note: *Class is held at Vietnam Veterans Park, Billerica in Light Rain or Shine! Sneakers/mats may get little wet “dew” to the grass. Please bring your own mat! Sign up for a 4-week mini session - $45or for all 8 weeks - $80.4-week sessions are April 5, 12, 19, 26and/or May 3, 10, 17, 31.Ann Zammuto, Certified Personal TrainerOwner, A to Z Personal Training
9:50 AM - 1:00 PM	Special Olympics Bowling - Transportation to Special Olympics Bowling, Winter '25 Through our partnership with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA), we will be holding a Winter season of Special Olympics Bowling!Come join us on Saturday mornings at the Acton Bowladrome for some bowling fun with friends! 8 practices will lead us up to a tournament the last weekend of March (exact date and time TBA).An intake assessment and conversation with our TR Coordinator is required prior to initial participation. Additionally, SOMA requires additional paperwork to be completed by each athlete. Our TR Coordinator and Head Coach will reach out to you to ensure both are completed prior to participation.If Acton is a challenge to get to, we have a limited amount of seats on our van to transport athletes to and from practices and the tournament. If this is something you may need, please register for this separate activity in our system for a small fee. *If this program appears as full, please register for our waitlist. We will work with Acton Bowladrome to add additional lanes to meet demand.

Sunday March 16, 2025
8:15 AM - 9:00 PM	Lil' Basketball - Lil' Basketball, Winter '25 Join us for this fun, energetic intro to basketball program! Set to music, Lil’ Basketball teaches children the basics of basketball while reinforcing teamwork, enhancing listening skills and gross motor functions.

Tuesday March 18, 2025
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM	High Intensity Zumba - High Intensity Zumba, Winter '25 Join certified Zumba instructor Arpine Babloyan for an evening of high intensity Zumba! This class will start off at a slower pace and build throughout the program.Instructor Bio:I'm Arpine Babloyan, and I live in Billerica. I've been teaching Zumba for over 6 years, and I absolutely love it. I come from a dance background and was part of a dance group when I was younger. When I started doing Zumba, I found it to be a perfect combination of all the things I loved about dance and fitness. Every class feels like a party, and I love sharing this party with all my students! Progressions for each move allow you to make each class your own with the level of intensity that best suits your needs - start slow and go all the way up as you get more familiar with the routines and moves.Come join me, I guarantee you will have a blast!

Wednesday March 19, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Leisure Adventure Club - Hibachi Dinner with Friends Leisure Adventure Club includes social activities and community outings for older teens and adults. This program is designed specifically to accommodate those with cognitive and developmental impairments. Programs are led by qualified Billerica Recreation staff members. Staff to participant ratio will not exceed 1:6.An intake assessment and conversation with our TR Coordinator is required prior to initial participation.Winter 2025 Outings: Registration will start 11/13 at 10 amUmass Lowell Hockey Game, $30Friday, March 7, 6 – 10 pmJoin us for a trip to the Tsongas Center to watch Umass Lowell take on UNH in their last game of the season!  If you would like to purchase any food or drinks at the arena please bring your own money. Hibachi Dinner with Friends, $45Wednesday, March 19, 6 – 8 pm Hibachi is not just a meal, it’s an experience!  Watch the chef cook right at your table and then enjoy a quality meal with friends. Price includes meal, tax, and tip.Spring 2025 Outings: Registration will start 3/5 at 10 amFloral Shadow Boxes at the Rec, $30Saturday 4/5/25 2:00-3:30pmMeet us at the Rec. to be led through a craft. We will be creating shadow boxes containing a beautiful wooden flower arrangement you get to design!Explore the Acton Arboretum, $20Sunday 4/13/25 12:45-3:25We are heading to the beautiful Acton Arboretum to explore the grounds, take in the beautiful nature, and have a light snack. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as this trip will require extended periods of walking on potentially uneven ground.Ice Cream Smorgasboard at Putnam Pantry, $20Saturday 4/26/25 2:15-3:15pmI scream, you scream, LAC screams for ice cream! Putnam Pantry is hosting us for an ice cream sundae smorgasbord!Spring Welcome Mats at Create & Escape, $50Sunday 5/4/25 12:15-3:15pmCreate your own welcome mat to welcome spring! Create & Escape will be hosting us and guiding us through how to decorate our own welcome mats. Spring Cookout at the Rec, $20Sunday 5/25/25 12:30-2:30Spring has sprung! Meet us at the Recreation Department for a cookout and outdoor games with friends. A cookout lunch will be provided.*Please note, additional offerings may be added pending interest and availability. If you are interested in a trip but it is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list is how we know if there is enough interest to add additional trips!

Thursday March 20, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strength & Stretch - Strength & Stretch Strength & Stretch: Class focus is on strength, flexibility and balance. Preserve and build strength with full body circuit training. Dumbbells and body weight exercises are used to increase overall strength, including core. Increase flexibility with stretches that emphasis proper body alignment and muscle balance. Great for all levels; equipment is provided. Please bring your own mat!  Instructor: Ann Zammuto, Certified Personal Trainer.Owner, A to Z Personal Training.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	Multi Sport - Multi Sport This class is not your average sports class! Using an array of unique equipment and creative learning, participants will focus on a new sport every class; learning fundamentals and techniques to set the groundwork for future fun.  From soccer to basketball, hockey to T-ball, we'll also throw in some outside the box sports like F1 and American Ninja Warrior…for the love of play!
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Zumba Groove - Zumba Groove, Winter '25 ZUMBA GROOVE with Carolisa Move, Groove, dance, workout & have FUN! Get funky to a fantastic mix of dance classics to current, plus plenty of 80’s, 90’s, Latin, reggaeton, R&B and Bollywood; learn an Irish & a barn dance! It’s easy to catch on; adjust the workout to suit you. Optional: bring your therabands to use for a couple songs to target bi’s & tri’s. Beginners & all fitness levels welcome. Dance off calories in this FUN & friendly class!  What to Wear Workout clothes  Sneakers (without much tread are best). Bring Water! INSTRUCTOR BIO: Carolisa of Moonlight Dj’s Carolisa has over 20 years experience as a professional dance teacher and DJ, working with kids to adults; running classes & workshops at dance studios, community venues, for seniors, company wellness, school enrichment programs; at private events & parties, and for women’s “night out”.  She teaches Zumba, Bellydance, Line Dance, Move & Groove (kids) and also runs Family Fun Dance and “1 Fun Night” Workshops. Carolisa has experience DJ’ing theme & retro parties, reunions, family celebrations and kids’ parties.  She especially enjoys motivating and inspiring others of any age, fitness level or ability through music and dance, increasing confidence in a fun & friendly class!

Saturday March 22, 2025
9:50 AM - 1:00 PM	Special Olympics Bowling - Transportation to Special Olympics Bowling, Winter '25 Through our partnership with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA), we will be holding a Winter season of Special Olympics Bowling!Come join us on Saturday mornings at the Acton Bowladrome for some bowling fun with friends! 8 practices will lead us up to a tournament the last weekend of March (exact date and time TBA).An intake assessment and conversation with our TR Coordinator is required prior to initial participation. Additionally, SOMA requires additional paperwork to be completed by each athlete. Our TR Coordinator and Head Coach will reach out to you to ensure both are completed prior to participation.If Acton is a challenge to get to, we have a limited amount of seats on our van to transport athletes to and from practices and the tournament. If this is something you may need, please register for this separate activity in our system for a small fee. *If this program appears as full, please register for our waitlist. We will work with Acton Bowladrome to add additional lanes to meet demand.

Monday March 24, 2025
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM	College Funding Advisors - "You Can Afford College If" Seminar You PLAN in advance, you UNDERSTAND the financial aid process, and you ACT early enough to be successful-before December of the student’s sophomore year. It is important to know your options and opportunities.Topics Include: Introduction and Cost of College, the Financial Aid System, Forms and Formulas, the Financial Aid Formula, Timeline for Getting Aid, College Savings Plans (i.e.: 529s), Myths & Truths about Aid, Home (Real Estate) and Family Strategy, What Constitutes Financial Aid, Questions and Answers.

Thursday March 27, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strength & Stretch - Strength & Stretch Strength & Stretch: Class focus is on strength, flexibility and balance. Preserve and build strength with full body circuit training. Dumbbells and body weight exercises are used to increase overall strength, including core. Increase flexibility with stretches that emphasis proper body alignment and muscle balance. Great for all levels; equipment is provided. Please bring your own mat!  Instructor: Ann Zammuto, Certified Personal Trainer.Owner, A to Z Personal Training.

Tuesday April 1, 2025
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Kidding Around Yoga - Kidding Around Yoga, Spring '25 Kidding Around Yoga specializes in sharing yoga and meditation with children grades 2-5; however, it is definitely adaptable to expand to children of all ages.We use our own music produced by our founder, Ms. Haris Lender, games, as well as other tools and activities to help children focus their minds and stretch their bodies, all while having loads of fun. Yoga and meditation has been considered for a long time as a wonderful means of stress management. KAY uses a system based on the classical study of yoga and transforms it into an experience for children to both introduce them to yoga as well as inspire them to develop a practice and give them tools to take into adulthood. Kidding around Yoga (KAY) is focused on  movement and postures geared towards the mind and body. Breathing techniques that help to relieve stress and sharpen foucus.and mindfulness exercises aimed at improving attention. In class, we will dance, march, jog, shake, skip, and limbo while practicing traditional Yoga poses, all while using our original music.About the instructor: Jane Lynch is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be  easily accessible to every “Body”.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Slow Flow Yoga - Slow Flow Yoga, Spring '25 In a Slow flow class you will be guided through each asana slowly and mindfully. Even the transitions between the poses become like a graceful dance. This slow, deliberate practice will build a stronger body while filling you with a sense of freedom as you flow your way into a blissful state. You will learn how to deepen your breath and how to use your breath to anchor and ground your body, move energy and bring you to the very centre of the present moment.When you take time and slow down, you tap into your parasympathetic nervous system, your mind slows down, your muscles become supple and your breath deepens. This shifts your inner chemistry into balance and you will experience a state of peace, tranquility and calm.A Slow Flow class will leave you feeling strong, calm, balanced and grounded in your body; peaceful, tranquil and happy in your mind.About the instructor: Jane Lynch is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be  easily accessible to every “Body”.  Jane personally likes the slow flow type yoga where you can integrate your mind- body and breath during these practices.

Wednesday April 2, 2025
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Bellydance for Beginners - Bellydancing, Spring '25 Have you ever wanted to try Bellydance?  Make it a girls’ night with friends to try this beautiful and joyful dance! Energizing yet relaxing; fast and fiery to slow and smooth;  we cover all the basics in this Beginner series including Greek dances and the beautiful Veil dance, all set to a fantastic mix of world music!  Increase flexibility, learn graceful smooth moves and and work all muscles; especially the core in a low impact workout.  Moves can be adjusted to suit your ability. This is a feel-great FUN & friendly class~ Women of all ages and fitness levels welcome! (18 +)   *Veils may be borrowed. Wear comfortable stretchy clothing and thick socks or ballet-type slippers that can “slide”.   INSTRUCTOR BIO Carolisa has over 25 years experience as a dance instructor running classes & workshops for all ages at dance studios, community venues, for seniors, company wellness, school enrichment programs; private events and for women’s “night out”.  She teaches Zumba, Bellydance, Line Dance Mix, Move & Groove (kids) and also runs Family Fun Dance and 1 Night Workshops. She has experience DJ’ing for theme & retro parties, reunions, family celebrations and kids’ parties.  She especially enjoys motivating and inspiring others of any age, fitness level or ability through music and dance, increasing confidence in a fun & friendly class!

Thursday April 3, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	DPW Hoisting Class
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Zumba Groove - Zumba Groove, Spring '25 ZUMBA GROOVE with Carolisa Move, Groove, dance, workout & have FUN! Get funky to a fantastic mix of dance classics to current, plus plenty of 80’s, 90’s, Latin, reggaeton, R&B and Bollywood; learn an Irish & a barn dance! It’s easy to catch on; adjust the workout to suit you. Optional: bring your therabands to use for a couple songs to target bi’s & tri’s. Beginners & all fitness levels welcome. Dance off calories in this FUN & friendly class!  What to Wear Workout clothes  Sneakers (without much tread are best). Bring Water! INSTRUCTOR BIO: Carolisa of Moonlight Dj’s Carolisa has over 20 years experience as a professional dance teacher and DJ, working with kids to adults; running classes & workshops at dance studios, community venues, for seniors, company wellness, school enrichment programs; at private events & parties, and for women’s “night out”.  She teaches Zumba, Bellydance, Line Dance, Move & Groove (kids) and also runs Family Fun Dance and “1 Fun Night” Workshops. Carolisa has experience DJ’ing theme & retro parties, reunions, family celebrations and kids’ parties.  She especially enjoys motivating and inspiring others of any age, fitness level or ability through music and dance, increasing confidence in a fun & friendly class!

Friday April 4, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Hatha Yoga - Hatha Yoga ~ Spring '25 Start your day off with yoga, when you’ll stretch, tone, and strengthen your body with traditional yoga sequences.  Also, discover fluid Qigong/TaiChi movements, relaxing yin poses, and awaken Kundalini energy through gentle exercises.  Soothe your body, mind, and soul with mindful breathing and meditation for a feeling of overall peace and well-being.  Suitable for all levels of practitioners.  Bring along a mat, blanket, and water.

Saturday April 5, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Leisure Adventure Club - Floral Shadow Boxes, Spring '25 Leisure Adventure Club includes social activities and community outings for older teens and adults. This program is designed specifically to accommodate those with cognitive and developmental impairments. Programs are led by qualified Billerica Recreation staff members. Staff to participant ratio will not exceed 1:6.An intake assessment and conversation with our TR Coordinator is required prior to initial participation.Winter 2025 Outings: Registration will start 11/13 at 10 amUmass Lowell Hockey Game, $30Friday, March 7, 6 – 10 pmJoin us for a trip to the Tsongas Center to watch Umass Lowell take on UNH in their last game of the season!  If you would like to purchase any food or drinks at the arena please bring your own money. Hibachi Dinner with Friends, $45Wednesday, March 19, 6 – 8 pm Hibachi is not just a meal, it’s an experience!  Watch the chef cook right at your table and then enjoy a quality meal with friends. Price includes meal, tax, and tip.Spring 2025 Outings: Registration will start 3/5 at 10 amFloral Shadow Boxes at the Rec, $30Saturday 4/5/25 2:00-3:30pmMeet us at the Rec. to be led through a craft. We will be creating shadow boxes containing a beautiful wooden flower arrangement you get to design!Explore the Acton Arboretum, $20Sunday 4/13/25 12:45-3:25We are heading to the beautiful Acton Arboretum to explore the grounds, take in the beautiful nature, and have a light snack. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as this trip will require extended periods of walking on potentially uneven ground.Ice Cream Smorgasboard at Putnam Pantry, $20Saturday 4/26/25 2:15-3:15pmI scream, you scream, LAC screams for ice cream! Putnam Pantry is hosting us for an ice cream sundae smorgasbord!Spring Welcome Mats at Create & Escape, $50Sunday 5/4/25 12:15-3:15pmCreate your own welcome mat to welcome spring! Create & Escape will be hosting us and guiding us through how to decorate our own welcome mats. Spring Cookout at the Rec, $20Sunday 5/25/25 12:30-2:30Spring has sprung! Meet us at the Recreation Department for a cookout and outdoor games with friends. A cookout lunch will be provided.*Please note, additional offerings may be added pending interest and availability. If you are interested in a trip but it is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list is how we know if there is enough interest to add additional trips!

Sunday April 6, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM	Lil' Basketball - Lil' Basketball, Spring '25 Join us for this fun, energetic intro to basketball program! Set to music, Lil’ Basketball teaches children the basics of basketball while reinforcing teamwork, enhancing listening skills and gross motor functions.
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM	Lil' Basketball - Lil' Basketball, Spring '25 Join us for this fun, energetic intro to basketball program! Set to music, Lil’ Basketball teaches children the basics of basketball while reinforcing teamwork, enhancing listening skills and gross motor functions.

Tuesday April 8, 2025
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Kidding Around Yoga - Kidding Around Yoga, Spring '25 Kidding Around Yoga specializes in sharing yoga and meditation with children grades 2-5; however, it is definitely adaptable to expand to children of all ages.We use our own music produced by our founder, Ms. Haris Lender, games, as well as other tools and activities to help children focus their minds and stretch their bodies, all while having loads of fun. Yoga and meditation has been considered for a long time as a wonderful means of stress management. KAY uses a system based on the classical study of yoga and transforms it into an experience for children to both introduce them to yoga as well as inspire them to develop a practice and give them tools to take into adulthood. Kidding around Yoga (KAY) is focused on  movement and postures geared towards the mind and body. Breathing techniques that help to relieve stress and sharpen foucus.and mindfulness exercises aimed at improving attention. In class, we will dance, march, jog, shake, skip, and limbo while practicing traditional Yoga poses, all while using our original music.About the instructor: Jane Lynch is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be  easily accessible to every “Body”.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Slow Flow Yoga - Slow Flow Yoga, Spring '25 In a Slow flow class you will be guided through each asana slowly and mindfully. Even the transitions between the poses become like a graceful dance. This slow, deliberate practice will build a stronger body while filling you with a sense of freedom as you flow your way into a blissful state. You will learn how to deepen your breath and how to use your breath to anchor and ground your body, move energy and bring you to the very centre of the present moment.When you take time and slow down, you tap into your parasympathetic nervous system, your mind slows down, your muscles become supple and your breath deepens. This shifts your inner chemistry into balance and you will experience a state of peace, tranquility and calm.A Slow Flow class will leave you feeling strong, calm, balanced and grounded in your body; peaceful, tranquil and happy in your mind.About the instructor: Jane Lynch is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be  easily accessible to every “Body”.  Jane personally likes the slow flow type yoga where you can integrate your mind- body and breath during these practices.
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM	High Intensity Zumba - High Intensity Zumba, Spring '25 Join certified Zumba instructor Arpine Babloyan for an evening of high intensity Zumba! This class will start off at a slower pace and build throughout the program.Instructor Bio:I'm Arpine Babloyan, and I live in Billerica. I've been teaching Zumba for over 6 years, and I absolutely love it. I come from a dance background and was part of a dance group when I was younger. When I started doing Zumba, I found it to be a perfect combination of all the things I loved about dance and fitness. Every class feels like a party, and I love sharing this party with all my students! Progressions for each move allow you to make each class your own with the level of intensity that best suits your needs - start slow and go all the way up as you get more familiar with the routines and moves.Come join me, I guarantee you will have a blast!

Wednesday April 9, 2025
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Ballet & Tap - First Steps, Spring 25 First Steps (Ages 3-4) A true beginner Ballet and Tap class with songs that can be song to encourage movement. A Dance Discovery Zone will be taught using props to stimulate and explore creativity. This class is designed to help children learn to take instruction from someone other than a parent or guardian.  Instructor: Lisa SanchezLet's Dance! (Ages 4-6)This is the next step in dance where coordination, musicality, flexibility and slightly more advanced dance concepts and movement are introduced in ballet and tap. Perfect for those who are 4 and have never danced before while still challenging enough for a beginner 6 year old. Instructor: Lisa SanchezWhat to wear: Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes Boys: White t shirt, black sweatpants, black ballet slippers and black tap shoes
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Ballet & Tap - Let's Dance ~ Spring 25 First Steps (Ages 3-4) A true beginner Ballet and Tap class with songs that can be song to encourage movement. A Dance Discovery Zone will be taught using props to stimulate and explore creativity. This class is designed to help children learn to take instruction from someone other than a parent or guardian.  Instructor: Lisa SanchezLet's Dance! (Ages 4-6)This is the next step in dance where coordination, musicality, flexibility and slightly more advanced dance concepts and movement are introduced in ballet and tap. Perfect for those who are 4 and have never danced before while still challenging enough for a beginner 6 year old. Instructor: Lisa SanchezWhat to wear: Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes Boys: White t shirt, black sweatpants, black ballet slippers and black tap shoes
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Bellydance for Beginners - Bellydancing, Spring '25 Have you ever wanted to try Bellydance?  Make it a girls’ night with friends to try this beautiful and joyful dance! Energizing yet relaxing; fast and fiery to slow and smooth;  we cover all the basics in this Beginner series including Greek dances and the beautiful Veil dance, all set to a fantastic mix of world music!  Increase flexibility, learn graceful smooth moves and and work all muscles; especially the core in a low impact workout.  Moves can be adjusted to suit your ability. This is a feel-great FUN & friendly class~ Women of all ages and fitness levels welcome! (18 +)   *Veils may be borrowed. Wear comfortable stretchy clothing and thick socks or ballet-type slippers that can “slide”.   INSTRUCTOR BIO Carolisa has over 25 years experience as a dance instructor running classes & workshops for all ages at dance studios, community venues, for seniors, company wellness, school enrichment programs; private events and for women’s “night out”.  She teaches Zumba, Bellydance, Line Dance Mix, Move & Groove (kids) and also runs Family Fun Dance and 1 Night Workshops. She has experience DJ’ing for theme & retro parties, reunions, family celebrations and kids’ parties.  She especially enjoys motivating and inspiring others of any age, fitness level or ability through music and dance, increasing confidence in a fun & friendly class!

Thursday April 10, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Strength & Stretch - Strength & Stretch, Spring '25 Strength & Stretch: Class focus is on strength, flexibility and balance. Preserve and build strength with full body circuit training. Dumbbells and body weight exercises are used to increase overall strength, including core. Increase flexibility with stretches that emphasis proper body alignment and muscle balance. Great for all levels; equipment is provided. Please bring your own mat!  Instructor: Ann Zammuto, Certified Personal Trainer.Owner, A to Z Personal Training.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Let's Draw, Paint and Sculpt - Let's Draw, Paint, and Sculp: Beginner 1 You asked for it, so here it is—a class with all that art has to offer and more! Your child will love experimenting with many different materials while learning lots of new techniques. We’ll learn to draw a wacky llama, we’ll sculpt and paint a box full of delicious-looking donuts, and more!
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Zumba Groove - Zumba Groove, Spring '25 ZUMBA GROOVE with Carolisa Move, Groove, dance, workout & have FUN! Get funky to a fantastic mix of dance classics to current, plus plenty of 80’s, 90’s, Latin, reggaeton, R&B and Bollywood; learn an Irish & a barn dance! It’s easy to catch on; adjust the workout to suit you. Optional: bring your therabands to use for a couple songs to target bi’s & tri’s. Beginners & all fitness levels welcome. Dance off calories in this FUN & friendly class!  What to Wear Workout clothes  Sneakers (without much tread are best). Bring Water! INSTRUCTOR BIO: Carolisa of Moonlight Dj’s Carolisa has over 20 years experience as a professional dance teacher and DJ, working with kids to adults; running classes & workshops at dance studios, community venues, for seniors, company wellness, school enrichment programs; at private events & parties, and for women’s “night out”.  She teaches Zumba, Bellydance, Line Dance, Move & Groove (kids) and also runs Family Fun Dance and “1 Fun Night” Workshops. Carolisa has experience DJ’ing theme & retro parties, reunions, family celebrations and kids’ parties.  She especially enjoys motivating and inspiring others of any age, fitness level or ability through music and dance, increasing confidence in a fun & friendly class!

Friday April 11, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Hatha Yoga - Hatha Yoga ~ Spring '25 Start your day off with yoga, when you’ll stretch, tone, and strengthen your body with traditional yoga sequences.  Also, discover fluid Qigong/TaiChi movements, relaxing yin poses, and awaken Kundalini energy through gentle exercises.  Soothe your body, mind, and soul with mindful breathing and meditation for a feeling of overall peace and well-being.  Suitable for all levels of practitioners.  Bring along a mat, blanket, and water.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Easter Bunny Hop - Easter Bunny Hop Hop Get ready for the Easter Bunny Hop! We will start with an Easter themed craft to take home. Then we'll move to the dance floor to stretch and learn the Easter bunny slide. The Easter Bunny is sure to check in on progress during class!

Saturday April 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:35 AM	Sports and Games - Sports and Games: 2 yr - 2yr 11m Begin an athletic journey with Sports & Games Tots! This program offers a variety of sports through fun, age-appropriate activities, enhancing balance, coordination, and fitness. This engaging introduction to multiple sports is packed with learning and teamwork! Each week will focus on one sport with basketball, soccer, and tball all being featured during the course of the program. Skyhawks will provide all equipment.  Parent participation is required for the 2 yr old class and the first 2 weeks of the 3 yr old class after which most participants will be ready to participate on their own.  Please bring water.
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM	Sports and Games - Sports and Games: 3yr - 3yr 11m Begin an athletic journey with Sports & Games Tots! This program offers a variety of sports through fun, age-appropriate activities, enhancing balance, coordination, and fitness. This engaging introduction to multiple sports is packed with learning and teamwork! Each week will focus on one sport with basketball, soccer, and tball all being featured during the course of the program. Skyhawks will provide all equipment.  Parent participation is required for the 2 yr old class and the first 2 weeks of the 3 yr old class after which most participants will be ready to participate on their own.  Please bring water.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Sports and Games - Sports and Games: 4yr - 5yr Begin an athletic journey with Sports & Games Tots! This program offers a variety of sports through fun, age-appropriate activities, enhancing balance, coordination, and fitness. This engaging introduction to multiple sports is packed with learning and teamwork! Each week will focus on one sport with basketball, soccer, and tball all being featured during the course of the program. Skyhawks will provide all equipment.  Parent participation is required for the 2 yr old class and the first 2 weeks of the 3 yr old class after which most participants will be ready to participate on their own.  Please bring water.

Sunday April 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM	Lil' Basketball - Lil' Basketball, Spring '25 Join us for this fun, energetic intro to basketball program! Set to music, Lil’ Basketball teaches children the basics of basketball while reinforcing teamwork, enhancing listening skills and gross motor functions.
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM	Lil' Basketball - Lil' Basketball, Spring '25 Join us for this fun, energetic intro to basketball program! Set to music, Lil’ Basketball teaches children the basics of basketball while reinforcing teamwork, enhancing listening skills and gross motor functions.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Little Big Leaguers - Little Big Leaguers Come join the Sports Zone 101 coaches as we teach the basic skills and movements needed to play baseball. This is a great program to help prepare your child for their upcoming T-Ball season! We will instruct all kids on how to hold the bat correctly, hit the ball off a tee, field a ball, throw a ball, and learn how to become an awesome team mate! We will spend time getting to know each other, learn more about the way our bodies move, and explore new ways to stay active and have fun doing it! We will help develop your child’s sensory and gross motor skills in our exciting Little Big Leaguer program!
12:45 PM - 3:30 PM	Leisure Adventure Club - Acton Arboretum, Spring '25 Leisure Adventure Club includes social activities and community outings for older teens and adults. This program is designed specifically to accommodate those with cognitive and developmental impairments. Programs are led by qualified Billerica Recreation staff members. Staff to participant ratio will not exceed 1:6.An intake assessment and conversation with our TR Coordinator is required prior to initial participation.Winter 2025 Outings: Registration will start 11/13 at 10 amUmass Lowell Hockey Game, $30Friday, March 7, 6 – 10 pmJoin us for a trip to the Tsongas Center to watch Umass Lowell take on UNH in their last game of the season!  If you would like to purchase any food or drinks at the arena please bring your own money. Hibachi Dinner with Friends, $45Wednesday, March 19, 6 – 8 pm Hibachi is not just a meal, it’s an experience!  Watch the chef cook right at your table and then enjoy a quality meal with friends. Price includes meal, tax, and tip.Spring 2025 Outings: Registration will start 3/5 at 10 amFloral Shadow Boxes at the Rec, $30Saturday 4/5/25 2:00-3:30pmMeet us at the Rec. to be led through a craft. We will be creating shadow boxes containing a beautiful wooden flower arrangement you get to design!Explore the Acton Arboretum, $20Sunday 4/13/25 12:45-3:25We are heading to the beautiful Acton Arboretum to explore the grounds, take in the beautiful nature, and have a light snack. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as this trip will require extended periods of walking on potentially uneven ground.Ice Cream Smorgasboard at Putnam Pantry, $20Saturday 4/26/25 2:15-3:15pmI scream, you scream, LAC screams for ice cream! Putnam Pantry is hosting us for an ice cream sundae smorgasbord!Spring Welcome Mats at Create & Escape, $50Sunday 5/4/25 12:15-3:15pmCreate your own welcome mat to welcome spring! Create & Escape will be hosting us and guiding us through how to decorate our own welcome mats. Spring Cookout at the Rec, $20Sunday 5/25/25 12:30-2:30Spring has sprung! Meet us at the Recreation Department for a cookout and outdoor games with friends. A cookout lunch will be provided.*Please note, additional offerings may be added pending interest and availability. If you are interested in a trip but it is full, please register for the wait list. The wait list is how we know if there is enough interest to add additional trips!

Monday April 14, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	LEGO BricQ Motion 1 - LEGO BricQ Motion 1 LEGO BricQ Motion 1 is an exploration of forces and motion through investigations. We will determine whether design solutions work as intended by testing and then engineering a change in the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull. Create an obstacle course for a dog and compete in the LEGO Olympics in a relay race, bobsled competition and hockey game.
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM	Circuit Labs - App Inventors Circuit Makers 101Let’s get creative with electricity! In this junior electronics class, students will gain experience with creating their own electronics, designing custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even musical instruments. Each class day consists of circuitry lesson and a hands-on electronics project, using components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors. Circuit Lab staff will make sure participants create a project that they can be proud of each day. Most class days include a take-home project.App InventorsWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity to build apps of their own with the support of Circuit Lab instructors.

Tuesday April 15, 2025
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Kidding Around Yoga - Kidding Around Yoga, Spring '25 Kidding Around Yoga specializes in sharing yoga and meditation with children grades 2-5; however, it is definitely adaptable to expand to children of all ages.We use our own music produced by our founder, Ms. Haris Lender, games, as well as other tools and activities to help children focus their minds and stretch their bodies, all while having loads of fun. Yoga and meditation has been considered for a long time as a wonderful means of stress management. KAY uses a system based on the classical study of yoga and transforms it into an experience for children to both introduce them to yoga as well as inspire them to develop a practice and give them tools to take into adulthood. Kidding around Yoga (KAY) is focused on  movement and postures geared towards the mind and body. Breathing techniques that help to relieve stress and sharpen foucus.and mindfulness exercises aimed at improving attention. In class, we will dance, march, jog, shake, skip, and limbo while practicing traditional Yoga poses, all while using our original music.About the instructor: Jane Lynch is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be  easily accessible to every “Body”.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Slow Flow Yoga - Slow Flow Yoga, Spring '25 In a Slow flow class you will be guided through each asana slowly and mindfully. Even the transitions between the poses become like a graceful dance. This slow, deliberate practice will build a stronger body while filling you with a sense of freedom as you flow your way into a blissful state. You will learn how to deepen your breath and how to use your breath to anchor and ground your body, move energy and bring you to the very centre of the present moment.When you take time and slow down, you tap into your parasympathetic nervous system, your mind slows down, your muscles become supple and your breath deepens. This shifts your inner chemistry into balance and you will experience a state of peace, tranquility and calm.A Slow Flow class will leave you feeling strong, calm, balanced and grounded in your body; peaceful, tranquil and happy in your mind.About the instructor: Jane Lynch is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be  easily accessible to every “Body”.  Jane personally likes the slow flow type yoga where you can integrate your mind- body and breath during these practices.
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM	High Intensity Zumba - High Intensity Zumba, Spring '25 Join certified Zumba instructor Arpine Babloyan for an evening of high intensity Zumba! This class will start off at a slower pace and build throughout the program.Instructor Bio:I'm Arpine Babloyan, and I live in Billerica. I've been teaching Zumba for over 6 years, and I absolutely love it. I come from a dance background and was part of a dance group when I was younger. When I started doing Zumba, I found it to be a perfect combination of all the things I loved about dance and fitness. Every class feels like a party, and I love sharing this party with all my students! Progressions for each move allow you to make each class your own with the level of intensity that best suits your needs - start slow and go all the way up as you get more familiar with the routines and moves.Come join me, I guarantee you will have a blast!