Adult Recreation and Fitness
Maple Street Park Spring Running Series
Get ready to run, compete, and celebrate in the Maple Street Park Running Series! This pointsbased race series is designed to bring runners of all levels together for some friendly competition in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just starting out, you’ll love these scenic neighborhood courses near Maple Street Park. Each week, the course will vary between 2.5 and 5 miles, keeping things fresh and exciting. The final race on June 4th coincides with Brooks Global Running Day and will be extra special! We’ll celebrate our series winners with an awards ceremony at First Republic Brewery, featuring free food and beverages for all participants courtesy of our sponsors, Fleet Feet and Brooks! Register for the whole series and guarantee yourself an exclusive MSP Spring Race Series t-shirt!
12+ / MAPLE STREET PARK & SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS / WED, APRIL 30–JUNE 4
REGISTRATION OPENS: 5:15PM / RACE START: 6PM / $60 FOR ALL 6 RACES OR $15/RACE
Adult 6x6 Driver Training Classes
This class is designed for adults ages 18 and older only. It focuses on basic driving skill, rules of the road, driving in hazardous conditions, defensive driving, and preparation for the VT DMV road test. All students must possess a Vermont Learner's Permit or Driver's License.
-6 hours of virtual classroom, 6 hours behind-the-wheel instruction, email support, 10% returning customer discount for any additional tutoring hours booked.
Tuition: $579.00 (includes all classroom instruction, driving appointments, and course material. If you require pick up outside of Essex Junction, there will be an additional fee based on mileage.)
Schedule: All group classes meet from 6:00pm-8:00pm and are virtual through google meet
Session A: April 24, May 1, May 8
Session B: May 13, May 20, May 27
For more information, please feel free to contact Epic Driving directly or check out their website. www.epicdrivingvt.com
Nia Dance Class with Frances Binder
Nia® is a 60-minute dance, fitness, mindfulness practice with the principle of “joy of movement” at its core. Drawing from the wisdom and movement languages of modern dance, martial arts, and healing arts, Nia delivers a fun, energetic hour of movement (including a warm-up, cool-down, and stretch phase). The practice is designed to promote mindfulness and to be personalized for any body or energy level, all while offering a high cardio workout that’s easy on your joints. All choreography is based on a menu of 52 simple moves, and participants are encouraged to adapt the moves in their own body’s way. No dance experience necessary. Step into the studio, take off your shoes, and get ready to feel better inside and out as we dance and sweat joyfully to a diverse array of fabulous music.
AGES 18+ / MAPLE STREET PARK
SUN / 9-10AM
SPRING SESSION 1: MARCH 9-APRIL 13
SPRING SESSION 2: MAY 4-JUNE 8
FRANCES BINDER, NIA BLUE BELT CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
$30
Easy Going Flow Yoga
Easy Going Flow Yoga combines many components of a well-rounded yoga practice with simple sequencing. Connect to your body and breath for an hour and return to the world a more centered you. This class is available to those with some yoga experience and beginners, regardless of age or gender. Mats may not be provided. Yogis may bring a towel or blanket to practice on instead.
ALL AGES / MAPLE STREET PARK ASPIRE BUILDING
THU, MARCH 20-APRIL 17 or MAY 1-29
9–10AM
5–WEEK SERIES: $60 / DROP IN: $15
BRIELLE CATALDO, 500 HOUR CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Women’s Pick Up Basketball
Join us each Thursday night for female only, non-competitive pick-up games for fun and fitness. Join this amazing group of women ballers to get back into shape and work on your game!
18+ / ADL
SPRING SESSION: THU, MARCH 13-JUNE 12
SUMMER SESSION: THU, JUNE 19-AUGUST 28
7–9PM
$40
AMANDA DALL AND VOLUNTEERS
Men’s Pick-Up Basketball
Time to stretch those muscles and get in shape. Join us for pick-up basketball, fun, and fitness every Tuesday night.
AGES 18+ / ADL
SPRING SESSION: TUE, MARCH 11–JUNE 10
SUMMER SESSION: TUE, JUNE 17–AUGUST 26
7–9PM
$40
ROBERT HAGGERTY & VOLUNTEERS
Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills
This class shows you how to have a happy, confident, well-behaved dog. It consists of: practical straight-up obedience (don’t get dragged down the street, have a dog that comes when called, etc.), life skills (don’t jump on my friends, chill out, don’t chew on me, etc.), and understanding how your dog communicates.
Along with a simple 4-step approach for teaching your dog almost anything, you’ll also get a course booklet and weekly training guides; force-free training; free email/phone support after the class ends; and a student-focused instructor with 20+ years’ experience teaching people and dogs (and a sense of humor).
18+ | Maple Street Recreation Center
Sat, March 22 - April 26 | 9:30-10:30AM or 10:45AM-11:45PM
Sat, June 7 - July 19 (no class July 5) | 9:30-10:30AM or 10:45AM-11:45PM
$165 with a dog / $65 without dog
Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training
This class is a prerequisite for the Therapy Dog Academy class.
Beyond Basics
This class elevates your training by exploring different levels and applications of various skills. If your dog’s leash work is solid, we’ll help you advance it further. If “leave it” is still a challenge, we’ll focus on problem-solving and reinforcing the basics. The environment is supportive yet challenging, with an emphasis on helping each student understand training techniques, troubleshoot issues, read their dog’s responses, and refine their own skills to achieve their goals and become the best partner for their dog.
Prerequisites: Instructor approval or prior participation in a Gold Star class. Dogs should be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs.
18+ | Maple Street Recreation Center
Sat, March 22 - April 19 | 12:00-1:00PM
$150 with a dog / $65 without dog
Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training
Therapy Dog Academy
So, your dog wants to be a therapy dog? This 6-week course is exactly what you need! Led by Deb—a seasoned therapy dog handler since the mid-1990s with over two decades of experience directing a major therapy dog certification and training program—this course prepares both dogs and handlers not only for certification but to excel as a therapy team. Whether you’re working toward certification or already an active therapy team looking to sharpen skills or learn new ones, this course has you covered. You’ll master essential skills like heeling and polite greetings, gain tools for safe and effective teamwork, and learn to read your dog’s body language, ensuring you can meet their needs while building a strong, rewarding partnership.
Prerequisites: Instructor approval or prior participation in a Gold Star class. This course does not result in therapy dog certification, nor does it guarantee certification. Dogs must have a solid grasp of basic obedience and be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs.
18+ | Maple Street Recreation Center
Sat, June 7 - July 19 (no class July 5) | 12:00-1:00PM
$185 with a dog / $80 without dog
Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training