Programs & Events

Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings! To offer a little cheer in this holiday season, we’ve created a special, thematically appropriate scavenger hunt. Here’s how it works:
Stage one consists of three clues; two can be done from the comfort of your own home and one is a (socially distant) challenge that requires visits to some of our city’s parks. Each clue yields a seasonally appropriate phrase.

You may also need a decoder. The official decoder can be found on the Parks & Recreation page of the city’s website and at the Rec Center (23 West Center Street).
Once you have deciphered the clues, submit your answers to: https://cutt.ly/holidayhunt and await further instruction for the second and final stage.

There are gifts for those who complete the holiday challenge.

Wishing you a magical holiday season – The Beacon Rec Team

Take me to the Decoder!

Week One Holiday Scavenger Hunt Clue

Week Two Holiday Scavenger Hunt Clue

Week Three Holiday Scavenger Hunt Clue

Thunder Ridge Learn to Ski or Snowboard 2021

Thunder Ridge has partnered with Beacon Recreation to offer Beacon residents six deeply discounted ski or snowboard classes. Lessons are for skiers and snowboarders, ages 8 and older. Pricing includes all six classes! To take advantage of this program you MUST register through the Recreation Department by contacting Nate Smith at nsmith@cityofbeacon.org or calling 845-765-2470.

Thunder Ridge 2021 Registration Packet

2020 Tree Lighting Goes Virtual

The Tree Lighting
On behalf of our community, the Traditional Tree Lighting Committee volunteers, and the City of Beacon Recreation Department we want to invite you to the 2020 virtual tree lighting. Most years we have an annual lighting at Pohill Park but this year’s event cannot be held in a traditional sense.

Join us starting Saturday November 28th at 5:00pm for the release of our virtual lighting video. Let’s kick of the holidays with;
• A visit from Santa
• Performances by Joe Schuka, Stephen Gara, Yanarella Dancers, Nicole Tori, Dick Murphy and Mary Kerr, Cub Scout Pack 3001, Girl Scout Troops 10293 and 10459, Beacon School of Rock and the Beacon Music Factory
• The virtual tree lighting

The Holiday Raffle with Prizes Delivered by Santa
We are very excited about the gift raffle and Santa delivery, with the support of the City of Beacon Fire Department. Thank you to the following for their generous Free Raffle donations:

Scarborough Fare
Beacon d’Lites, Inc
Roxanne Meyers
Hudson Beach Glass
Rosemary Merhige
Beacon Bagel Shoppe
Marshmallow Company
Yankee Clipper
The Chocolate Studio
Village Jerk
Raven Rose
Utensil
Leo’s Italian Restaurant
Key Food
Baja 328
Bath and Bubble
Snookie Shop
Chris Bopp Accounting Services

We have done our best to keep the magic of the holidays alive with our virtual lighting event and raffle. Be Safe, Be kind, Be Responsible and Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! The 2020 Virtual Tree Lighting Video

Signup for the Holiday Raffle. Santa to deliver the prizes December 12th

Airs on Channel 22 starting Saturday November 28

CITY OF BEACON RECREATION SIMPLIFIED REGISTRATION!

City of Beacon Recreation uses MyRec for program registration

Use this link to Create A New Account

Open your account and gain easier access to Program Registration.

Be sure to then add all the members of your household into the account. Don’t forget to enter your cell number with the carrier so we can text you with any last-minute changes. Your new household account will provide you with registrations history, financial history and much more. We look forward to enjoying this enhanced registration experience with you.

Imagination Playground Block Party
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

The large, foam Imagination Playground blocks encourage unstructured, child-directed free play while allowing children’s imaginations to run wild.

Friday Block Party is ON! 9:30-11:00am
Where: Beacon Recreation Center
23 West Center Street, Beacon
(Park in parking lot. Enter through side door down walkway)
What: block play with Imagination Playground blocks
http://www.imaginationplayground.com/
Kids ages 0-5 and their grown-ups
$1 suggested donation

Wee Play: Lori Mehrige, Director of Events – weeplayproject.org– https://www.facebook.com/weeplaybeacon/

Zumba Gold with Meg Foster
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

For boomers, seniors & beginners!

Mondays 9:00am
Join us at the Recreation Center

23 West Center Street
$3 per class.

Perfect For Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba®class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. How It Works The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba®choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Benefits Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance!
Call Meg 845-656-0530 for more information.

Community Tai-Chi
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Beacon Community Tai-Chi

Intro to Tai Chi:
Sunday Mornings 9:00am to 10:30am
Wednesday Evenings 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

Intermediate and Push Hands:
Sunday Mornings 10:30am to 12:00pm
Wednesday Evenings from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.

Come enjoy the balance and harmony of this beautiful movement art with a growing community.

Tai Chi has a longevity mission to promote health, recover health, and maintain health. Learning Tai Chi is a fascinating exploration that provides many mental/emotional benefits as well as physical fitness. People with health challenges from MS to Parkinson’s, from arthritis to depression feel the calming benefits from their very first session. The gentle, low-impact choreography lends itself to numerous health benefits. Tai Chi emphasizes optimal alignment and relaxation. Its exercises are graceful; moreover, they improve strength, flexibility and endurance. Learn how to be comfortable in your body.

Tai Chi Ch’uan has many cherished facets. In the Beginners class students are guided through a sequence of warm-ups, movements, and postures that can be practiced by anyone, at any age, anywhere you have a little room. Tai Chi offers even more when you tap into its inner dimensions. In the 8-10pm class practitioners are invited to explore Tai Chi’s intriguing applications and principles. Be empowered to gain better balance, to respond mindfully, and to remain fully present—even in stressful situations. Give yourself the gift of equilibrium. Visit a free trial class.

Marc Sabin has been studying and teaching Tai Chi for over 25 years. Classes are sponsored by the Beacon Recreation Department. Location: 23 West Center Street. Plenty of free parking. For more information, 212-960-3238.

Hoop Dance Class
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Beginner/ Intermediate Hoop Dance Class

Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm at Beacon Rec Center

$15 suggested donation
No need to pre-register. Just show up!
Hoops are provided. Bring water.

Feel empowered and comfortable in your skin! Join us for hoop class at The Beacon Rec! Hoop dance is an amazing form of expression, plus a great workout, and is suitable for all ages and body types. These classes offer accessible circus style tricks, transitions and hoop choreography designed to facilitate flow. This class is great for all levels, even newbies! If you’re a pro hooper, please use this offering to be in community with your fellow hoopers! Contact Instructor Heather Davies at smalltribehoops@yahoo.com　with any questions.

Sargent Downing Garden

Sargent Downing Garden is located at the Settlement Camp Park, 724 Wolcott Ave.

This is an all-volunteer run Community Garden and Urban Planting project. Please join us, suggested membership: $25.00 if you would like a small plot to work in this summer. For more info contact volunteer coordinator Sarah Elisabeth:sdgbeacon@gmail.com.

2020 Tree Lighting Goes Virtual

Happy Holidays! The 2020 Virtual Tree Lighting Video

Signup for the Holiday Raffle. Santa to deliver the prizes December 12th

Airs on Channel 22 starting Saturday November 28

CITY OF BEACON RECREATION SIMPLIFIED REGISTRATION!

Imagination Playground Block Party
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Zumba Gold with Meg Foster
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Community Tai-Chi
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Hoop Dance Class
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Sargent Downing Garden

CONTACT

RESOURCES

Programs & Events

2020 Tree Lighting Goes Virtual

Happy Holidays! The 2020 Virtual Tree Lighting Video

Signup for the Holiday Raffle. Santa to deliver the prizes December 12th

Airs on Channel 22 starting Saturday November 28

CITY OF BEACON RECREATION SIMPLIFIED REGISTRATION!

Imagination Playground Block Party Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Zumba Gold with Meg Foster Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Community Tai-Chi Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Hoop Dance Class Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Sargent Downing Garden

CONTACT

RESOURCES

Imagination Playground Block Party
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Zumba Gold with Meg Foster
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Community Tai-Chi
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD

Hoop Dance Class
Programming and Registrations are currently suspended, TBD