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Atkinson Recreation Upcoming programs November 2025

 

·           Veterans Day Breakfast and Ceremony November 11th at Atkinson Fire Station. Breakfast at 9 am for Atkinson Veterans, their families and friends. Public are invited to the ceremony at 10 am. This will be the 25th anniversary for Atkinson Recreation sponsored Veterans Day event and Atkinson Recreation is selected by the U.S. Dept. VA as a Regional Site for the National Veterans Day Commemoration — the only town in NH to receive this recognition two years - 2023 and 2025.

 

·         🎄 Tree Lighting – Sunday, November 30th at Dow Common and Fire Station at dusk, followed by kid’s activities including arts and craft, picture taking with Santa. Goody bags for kids, Hot cocoa, cider and cookies for everybody. Also collecting items for the local food pantries, and hats & mittens drives.

 

·         🎅 Santa for Seniors - gift giving project and list provided by the Meals on Wheels of Rockingham County. Join Atkinson Recreation in bringing warmth, joy, and a little holiday magic to local seniors this season!

The Giving Tree:

Look for our Giving Tree decorated with wish list ornaments at the Atkinson Tree Lighting on the Dow Common – Sunday, November 30th, at the Atkinson Fire Department. Then find it at the Atkinson Community Center!

      How You Can Help:

Choose one or more ornaments from The Giving Tree or make a pledge on the Atkinson Recreation Facebook Page.

Purchase the gift(s) listed on the ornament.

Place your gift in a gift bag with tissue paper and attach the ornament to the bag.

Return your gift(s) by December 4th.

Drop-Off Locations:

Atkinson Community Center: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Town Hall: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Any questions, please contact Atkinson Recreation office at (603)362-1098 / commrec@atkinson-nh.gov.

 

25 Upcoming programs at Comm Center - September


Atkinson Recreation September notice

Programs at the Atkinson Community Center (4 Main Street Atkinson NH):

New Session

·         Tai Chi Fall Beginner programs 6-week session will be offered for mature adults. The classes will be held on Tuesdays at 11:30 am ~ 12:30 pm starting on Tuesday, September 9th and ending on October 14th. 

Register online also make payment at https://atkinson.recdesk.com/Community/Program , choose 2025 Fall Tai Chi Beginner program or contact Noriko at Atkinson Recreation office at 603 362-1098/ commrec@atkinson-nh.gov

Atkinson Residents: $ 50 for full session / Non-Residents: $ 60 for full session 

Full payments are due upon registration.

The instructors are Sensei Michael Keyes and his wife, Hannah Toabe-Keyes.

 

·         Jacki’s Fitness Class with Arline - Fall session starts September 8th.

Evening classes -Mondays and Wednesdays 6 pm ~ 7 pm 

            New!! Afternoon classes – Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 pm ~ 4 pm                 .

Contact Arline Descheneau for fees and questions.

            (603)401-1514 / Arline.Descheneau@comcast.net

 

·         Line Dancing with Jason (Intermediate class) $4 per class.

Mondays 9:45 am- 11:15 am

·         Whist Party (card game): small fee

Mondays 1 pm – 4 pm.

·         Gentle Chair Yoga with Mary: $10/class  

Tuesdays (NO 1st Tuesday of the month) 9:30 am ~ 11 am

Thursday, 10:30 am ~ 12 pm 

             Mary Krikorian 978 837-1738 

·         Fitness Fusion with Vanessa: $8 per class

            Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am - 9:15 am

             Vanessa Underwood   382-7460 / fitnessa@aol.com 

 

Senior Fall Luncheon – Friday, October 3rd  12 pm ~ 2pm- Offered for only Atkinson Seniors over 65 years old and FREE of charge however you must register to attend. This luncheon is co-sponsored by Atkinson Lions Club, Women’s Civic Club, and Garden Club, lunch, dessert, coffee, and tea will be served. Bring canned goods / nonperishable food items for local food pantries. To register, contact Noriko at Atkinson Recreation office at 603 362-1098 / commrec@atkinson-nh.gov

 

Save the date! Foll Foliage Trip – Wednesday, October 15th. More information to come. Please contact Atkinson Recreation office for more information. 

22 Halloween Kids Goodiebags

 
 Halloween Goodiebags are ready to pick up from the Recreation Office at the Atkinson Community Center. 
 
 

2020 Mural Art - Woodlock Park - Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Check out the beautiful Mural Arts on cement pavilion at the Woodlock Park!!  Great jobby Megan, Grace and Jamie!!!
Thank you!