Adult Programs
Pickleball
Raymond Recreation is offering a 3-week session of pickleball for adults & seniors. Pickleball will be held from 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from October 29 - November 12 (no class on 11/5, make up class on 11/6) or October 31 - November14.
What is pickleball you ask?? It’s like a combination of tennis and ping pong. An added bonus! you’ll have so much fun you won’t notice you’re getting a great workout. Beginners welcome.
This program will be at the Raymond Middle School Gym on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. You can bring your own paddle, or we will have some for people to use. Each day is a different program. The fee for this 3-week program is $30. Pre-registration is required.
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Click here for a registration form or register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Raymond Recreation is going to Danversport in Danvers, MA on Thursday, December 5th to enjoy a delicious luncheon and an amazing show. ‘A Smoky Mountain Christmas’ with Country Music's Favorite Couple - Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. This incredible show recreates their Once Upon A Christmas Album and their CBS special in 1984 titled Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember. Of course, no show would be complete without a few of their greatest hits such as: The Gambler, Lady, Lucille, We've Got Tonight, Jolene, 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You, Coat of Many Colors, Islands in the Stream, and so much more! Don't miss out on this amazing Christmas show paying tribute to incredible country music legends. They're so good you'll completely forget you’re not listening to the original performers.
On our drive we will make a quick stop to Hobby Lobby to pick up any holiday decorations or gifts. Then it’s off to our next destination for our lunch and show. Nestled on 19 acres, directly on the water, Danversport is truly a New England jewel offering expansive views and upscale function facilities. Lunch includes a choice of entrée (Chicken Parmesan or Baked Schrod), salad, potato, vegetable, dessert, and coffee/tea.
Please sign up early. We must confirm our space by November 11th.
The coach bus will leave Raymond at 9:30 am and return at 4:50 pm. The cost of this trip, which includes coach bus transportation, all gratuities, luncheon and amazing show is, $114 for Raymond seniors (are age 60 or over), $119 for non-resident seniors and adult Raymond residents.
BUS REGULATIONS: Registrants must sit in the same seat(s) on the bus on the return trip as they sat in on the departure. For courtesy sake, you are only allowed to save your own seat and one other. Cancellation Policy: Receive a 50% refund for cancellations by Nov. 11. Unfortunately, cancellations after this date will not be refunded.
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Click here for a registration form or register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com
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SHIM GUM DO SWORD
Raymond Recreation is offering an 7-week session of SHIM GUM DO SWORD for adults or anyone over the age of 16 years. Shim Gum Do Sword will be held from 6 – 7 pm on Tuesday evenings from October 29 to December 17.
What is Shim Gum Do Sword? Shim Gum Do Sword is a Korean sword style. You train with a wooden sword called a boken, and the focus is practicing forms. A beginning student will learn 8 basic sword techniques, 3 sword forms, and 1 sword fighting form. You will learn skill in the use of a sword as well as mental and physical fitness. Go to shimgumdo.org for more information.
Kevin Daly will be teaching this class. He has a teaching certification from the American Buddhist Shim Gum D Association and has been an instructor for 30 years.
This program will be at the Lamprey River Elementary School Gym on Tuesday evenings. There will be a few swords/bokens you can try but then you can purchase your own through Kevin. The fee for this 7-week program is $65 or you can pay by the week $10. Pre-registration is required.
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Click here for a registration form or register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com
Stretch, Strengthen and Tone Yoga
October 30 - December 23
Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM Middle School Library
Good for beginner to intermediate. Class will offer some advanced poses to suit your needs for that day. You will be encouraged to use your breath to move in and out of poses and at your own pace. You will be encouraged to let go of judgment, competition, focus on your breath and be in the present moment. Dress comfortable and avoid eating a large meal 2-3 hours before class.
The instructors for this course is a Raymond resident, Monica L Cyr, with 22 years of experience, a certified Yoga Teacher in the Vinyasa Style and a Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui/Tibetan system of healing. She teaches in groups as well as private settings. She believes in tailoring the class to the individual needs of their students to ensure a positive experience for all.
Classes will be held in the Raymond Middle School Library. Non-residents pay an additional $5.00 (unless you zoom in for class). Please make the check payable to Raymond Recreation Department; you can also pay the instructor the night of class. The fee for this 6 week session is $42.00 per person.
What you need: A yoga mat and strap for stretching. Contact the teacher with any questions 603-793-6213
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Register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com or get a registration form here.
Adult Coed Volleyball
October 21 - December 16
Raymond Recreation will be offering an Adult (over 18) Coed Volleyball program. This is a pick-up program (not a league or set teams). Each week we will pick new teams and rotate through games. The session will run from October 21st through December 16th (excluding November 4th & 11th). This session of volleyball will be Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Gove Middle School Gym.
The fee for the entire session is $30. You may (if space is available) drop-in for a single week for $15. You can register at www.raymondnh.gov/adult-programs or stop in the recreation office. You must have a waiver on file to participate. Sign-in sheets will be on-hand each week. Please remember to sign in.
Register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com or get a registration form here.