Fall 2019 Program Guide

Registration begins: August 22

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Hello Billerica Residents and Recreation Enthusiasts-

Sadly our days are getting shorter and a chill is starting to fill the air. Before Table of Contents

we say goodbye to summer, I did want to give a sincere thank you to all of Recreation Information 2
our residents that took part in our programs. This summer saw many firsts

for our department including our wildly popular first annual Summer Kickoff Preschool Programs 3-5

event, to the addition of our full-day Neighborhood Parks offering. We are

proud and excited to continue evolving the services we are offering. From Youth Programs 6-7
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Superstars, to our Neighborhood Parks, our variety of weekly camps, and

everything in between – we hope you had a fun and memorable summer with Youth Drama

us! 9-11

Youth Sports

Throughout this guide, you will find a variety of services intended to appeal to

a wide range of interests, ages, and abilities. We are confident you will find Adaptive Programs 12

something that peaks your interest! 13

Snow Sports

New this fall will be the evolution of our Halloween event, previously known

as the “Haunting of Manning Park”. This year, we are thinking even spookier! Adult Sports 14-16
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With access to the vacant Vining Elementary School, we will be transforming

the facility into a can’t miss Haunted House attraction. Our first annual Paint Night & More

“Spookfest” will feature a haunted walk through the school, pumpkin Adult Fitness 18-21
decorating, games, a showing of “It’s A Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown”, as

well as a Trunk-or-Treat event! For those unfamiliar with trunk-or-treat, any Special Events 22

families interested will have the opportunity to decorate their car/trunks for

Halloween and pass out candy to all of our registered trick-or-treaters that Fall Movie Nights 23

attend the event. (Please note pre-registration is required for any participant

interested in passing out candy/entering their decorated vehicle into our At The Theater 24

Trunk-or-Treat). 25

Trips & Getaways

In addition to Halloween, we also have your holiday season covered with two

great special events. The first is our Breakfast with Santa that will once again Registration Form 26

return to the Courtyard By Marriott for the second year in a row. We will also

be introducing a “Candy Cane Carnival” prior to the holidays! This new special event will feature all kinds of fun and games,

including a visit from Santa himself! Check out our Special Events page for more information!

Besides these great events, we also continue adding to our program offerings. In addition to all of your returning favorites, we
are also introducing a fun Ceramic Tree Making night that will allow participants to create and paint their own ceramic
Christmas tree! We have also added several new fitness opportunities to help our residents stay healthy this season!

We hope that you had a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you at one of our programs or parks soon! If you ever
have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our door is always open.

Best,

Dave Grubb, Director of Recreation
[email protected]

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248 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821
Phone: (978) 671-0921 Fax: (978) 671-0927

Billerica Recreation Commission Billerica Recreation Staff

John Bartlett, Chairperson Director David Grubb
Joseph Fiumara, Vice-Chairperson Program Coordinator Brian Leary
Secretary
Cynthia Rich Lori Boucher
Donald Casey
Jim Spinale Office Hours: 8:30a-4:00p, Monday-Friday
Ruth Mingo

Friends of Billerica Recreation

Would you like to play a role in the continued success of our Recreation Department? We are currently seeking

individuals interested in joining our “Friends of Billerica Recreation” committee. This committee is an integral part

in ensuring our ability to grow our special events, and seek alternative funding sources to keep such events at a

minimum cost. Additionally, funds raised by the Friends are used to directly fund our Financial Aid/Scholarship

opportunities for residents in need. A commitment to becoming a Friend simply consists of attending occasional

meetings, and a willingness to volunteer at our special events. If you’re passionate about our department and

would like to be a part of continuing to take Billerica Recreation to the next level, please let us know! Those with

interest in learning more are encouraged to contact Recreation Director, Dave Grubb, directly.

Privacy Policy Cancellations

Your privacy is important to us. To protect your privacy, Billerica Recreation reserves the right to cancel
Billerica Recreation will not solicit or share your programs which do not reach the minimum enrollment
personal information. Please note, Billerica Recreation number, or for any other unforeseen circumstances.
reserves the right to take photos of any of our Decisions will be made 48 hours before the start of the
programs or events. If you would not like to program. Weather cancellations will be announced by
photographed, please submit a request in writing to recorded message at (978) 671-0921, and on our
website (www.BillericaRec.com) and on Facebook
Don’t Delay! (@BillericaRec). In the event of a cancellation,
participants will receive a Household Credit in the
Most program cancellations are due to not having amount equal to the cost paid for the program. For
enough participants for an instructor to run the class. programs $75 or above, the participant will have the
Don’t let low enrollment cancel your program! Many option of receiving a refund check in lieu of a
times we receive calls for registration after a program Household Credit.
has been cancelled, so don’t delay!
Employment & Volunteer

Keep an eye out for this season’s new Opportunities

programs. They have orange headings! We accept applications for employment and for
volunteers to work in our programs. Please contact the

Recreation Department for further information.
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Lil’ Ninja Warriors (Ages 2-4)

Location: Vining Elementary Gym
Instructor: Knucklebones

Does your child love to run, jump, climb, and tumble? Then this “play” on American Ninja Warrior is the
perfect class. Each week your child will participate in stretching, obstacles, and games to help gross
motor skills, fitness, and fun. From swinging on a high bar to balance beams, tumbling on mats to leaping
into a ball pit - your child is sure to have a blast!

Activity # Day Dates Time Price
41002-A Thursday $104
41002-B Tuesday Sept. 19 - Nov. 14 9:00a-9:50a $78
(no class 10/31)

Sept. 24 - Oct. 29 1:15p-2:05p

Preschool Gymnastics (Ages 2-4)

Location: Vining Elementary Gym
Instructor: Knucklebones

Knucklebones' Gymnastics offers a unique twist for your beginning gymnast. Using age appropriate
equipment and fun techniques, your child will gain creative and rhythmic movement, flexibility,
fundamental gymnastics and gross motor skills. Children will learn gymnastics skills including the beam,
high bar, mat routines, and trampolines!

Thursdays, September 19 - November 14 (8 weeks, no class 10/31)
Activity # 41006-A: 10:00a-10:50a, $104

Mommy & Me: Music and Movement Creative Dancing (Ages 3-5)

(Ages 6 months-2 years) Location: Vining Elementary Stage
Instructor: Gotta Dance
Location: Vining Elementary Music Room
Instructor: Laurie Pandolfo A Ballet based dance class for ages 3 to 5. This
class helps children recognize their physical person
Come join the fun with 45 minutes of music and and teaches them basic dance moves through fun
movement! Any caregiver is welcome to play the games and songs while enhancing their motor
role of "Mommy" to help develop fine and gross skills. This class will also consist of stretching and
motor skills for your child! Activities include: use of props. Comfortable clothing (or leotard/
rhythm movement, instruments, Baby in the tights) and ballet slippers are recommended.
Mirror, Bubble Time & Parachute fun!
Thursdays, September 19 - November 14
Tuesdays, 9:00a-9:45a (8 weeks, no class 10/31)

Price: $55 Activity # 41016-A: 1:00p-1:45p, $55

Activity # Dates

41011-A Sept. 17 - Oct. 15

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Lil’ Basketball (Ages 2-4)

Location: Vining Elementary Gym
Instructor: Lil’ Sports

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.

Saturdays, September 14 - November 16 (10 weeks)
Activity # 41021-A: 9:00a-9:45a, $97

Lil’ Football (Ages 3-5)

Location: Vining Elementary Field
Instructor: Lil’ Sports

This football class will introduce many different aspect of the game including: throwing, catching, kicking,
running, and handing off. Kids will learn how to throw and catch correctly with a partner. In addition,
each child will practice kicking off the ground, off a tee, and in the air.

Saturdays, September 14 - November 2 (8 weeks)
Activity # 41026-A: 8:00a-8:45a, $80

Toddler Soccer (Ages 2-5)

Location: Vining Elementary Field
Instructor: John Teves

Come kick it with us in the toddler soccer program!
Kids will learn the basics of soccer while making
new friends along the way!

Fridays, September 13 - November 1 (8 weeks)

Price: $62

Activity # Ages Time
41051-A 4-5 9:00a-9:45a
41051-B 2-3 10:00a-10:45a

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Amazing Athletes (Ages 2.5-5) T-Ball in the Park (Ages 4-6)

Location: Vining Elementary Field Location: Kohlrausch Park
Instructor: Super Soccer Stars Instructor: Saturday Night Lights
Join us for T-Ball in the Park on Sunday mornings.
Amazing Athletes is the premier year-round Kids will be divided into different groups as we go
developmental sports & physical fitness program over the essentials of T-Ball. The first 30 minutes of
designed to empower preschoolers through the program will be instructional, with the last half
positive movement experiences with a focus on hour for games.
meeting their motor-development milestones. The
program highlights 10 sports, 10 major muscles, 16 Sundays, September 22 - October 27 (6 weeks)
power foods, 6 key areas of motor development, Activity # 41071-A: 11:00a-12:00p, $80
with a weekly obstacle course and focus on speed
& agility. Little Dragons Taekwondo (Ages 3-5)

Wednesdays, September 25 - October 30 (6 weeks) Location: MUSA Total Martial Arts
(630 Boston Road, Billerica)
Price: $90
Instructor: MUSA Total Martial Arts
Activity # Ages Time This is an interactive class where children can learn
41076-A 4-5 9:00a-9:30a the basics of Taekwondo, a traditional Korean
41076-B 2.5 - 3 9:35a-10:05a Martial Art. Participants will learn basic kicking and
blocking along with fun, interactive games which
Little Tigers Taekwondo (Ages 4-6) target balance, exercise, following directions, and
traditional martial arts discipline. Students should
Location: MUSA Total Martial Arts wear comfortable clothing.
(630 Boston Road, Billerica)
Tuesdays, September 24 - October 29 (6 weeks)
Instructor: MUSA Total Martial Arts Activity # 41036-A: 10:00a-10:30a, $82
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial Art that
encompasses kicking, punching, traditional Martial Do you have a skill or talent
Arts discipline and respect. This program focuses
on physical movements, focus drills and laying the and would like to offer a
foundation of respect and discipline of martial arts.
Students will be welcomed to a positive, fun program through the
environment where they can explore something
new and gain confidence and focus. Recreation Department? Let

Saturdays, September 28 - November 2 (6 weeks) us know! For more
Activity #41041-A: 9:30a-10:00a, $72
information, reach out to us

at www.BillericaRec.com, or

call us at (978) 671-0921.

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Kids Test Kitchen (Ages 5-14)

Location: Vining Elementary Cafeteria
Instructor: Kids Test Kitchen

Kids’ Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young aspiring chefs cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy
ingredients! Working as a team, we’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we’ve prepared the
finished dish! Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce—warm you on a brisk Fall day and offer
ideas for quick and healthy family meals. At the end of each week, your chef will receive the main
ingredient, sample of the finished dish, and the recipe to make at home! Participation is expected, but
tasting the food is always optional.

*Please clearly disclose all food allergies and/or dietary restrictions upon registration.

Sundays, October 6 - November 10 (6 weeks)

Price: $107

Activity # Ages Time
42036-A 5-9 11:30a-12:30p
42036-B 10 - 14 1:00p-2:00p

First LEGO League (Ages 8-14)

Location: Vining Elementary Room #5
Instructor: Billerica Recreation Staff
Bring yourself to a new dimension through this international competition using LEGO Mindstorms kits to
meet challenges set by the US FIRST organization. Teams will design, program and build interactive
robots and research project in a sports-like atmosphere. This is a student driven competitive program
that includes weekly assignments for researching the mission and theme. This year’s mission: "CITY
SHAPERS.”

Fridays, September 13 - December 13
(13 weeks, no class 11/29)

Activity # 42123-A: 6:30p-8:30p, $130

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Jazz & Hip Hop Dancing (Ages 7-10) Acro & Jazz Dancing (Ages 7-9)

Location: Vining Elementary Stage Location: Vining Elementary Stage
Instructor: Gotta Dance Instructor: Gotta Dance

An enjoyable, challenging, and upbeat dance class Similar to the floor skills of gymnastics, Acro & Jazz
including both Hip Hop and Jazz moves done to is a performing art that focuses on strength,
top 40 music. This class will enhance strength, stretch, and balance. Basic tumbling include
rhythm and coordination and it's great for both backbends, cartwheels, handstands and more.
boys and girls. Comfortable fitted clothing, jazz
shoes or clean/dry street sneakers recommended. Wednesdays, September 18 - November 6
(8 weeks)
Wednesdays, September 18 - November 6
(8 weeks) Activity # 42012-A: 4:45p-5:30p, $55

Activity # 42011-A: 3:30p-4:30p, $55 Business Sharks (Ages 7-11)

The LEGO Civics Project (Ages 7-11) Location: Vining Elementary Room #5
Instructor: Right Brain Curriculum
Location: Vining Elementary Room #5
Instructor: Right Brain Curriculum In Business Sharks, participants act as
entrepreneurs, starting with an idea for a business/
In this program, participants will both build a fully- product, and take it through the entrepreneurial
planned and intricately-designed LEGO city, while process. Kids develop prototypes, business plans,
also learning how to govern it. Kids learn about and marketing strategies, while learning concepts
elections, laws, city planning, economics, and the such as wages, profits and branding. The class
environment as they serve on a city council to concludes with our young executives pitching their
make decisions for their city. They will also design ideas to a “Shark Tank” panel!
the city flag, currency, and create a constitution of
laws. Kids can run for mayor, open businesses, Tuesday, November 5
debate city issues, and design city buildings. Activity # 42026-A: 1:30p-5:30p, $60

Tuesday, November 5
Activity # 42026-A: 9:00a-1:00p, $60

Babysitter Training (Ages 11-18)

Location: Vining Elementary Music Room
Instructor: Debbie Laflamme

This workshop discusses interviewing with parents, infant & toddler care (diapering & feeding
techniques, creative reading, activities for young children & appropriate snacks), handling bedtime issues,
choosing safe & age-appropriate toys and games, basic First Aid (choking, cuts, eye injuries, nosebleeds,
etc.) and tips for having a safe babysitting experience.

Saturday, December 7
Activity # 42021-A: 12:00p-4:00p, $50

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Ham I Am (Ages 6-10)

Location: Vining Elementary Stage
Instructor: Cindi Haggerty

This class focuses on imagination and improvisation, utilizing the old favorite drama games, as well as
some brand new ones! Whether you are a seasoned actor or this is your first drama class, you will have
fun and gain confidence by working in teams, building characters, and tapping into your own creative
talents. Students will also experiment with music, creative movement, improvisation, fairy tales and
theatre games. Costumes and props provided.

Wednesdays, October 2 - November 20 (8 weeks)
Activity # 42017-A: 6:00p-7:00p, $120

Beyond the Spotlight (Ages 10-14)

Location: Vining Elementary Stage
Instructor: Cindi Haggerty

Remember if you shine from within, you'll never need a spotlight! In this drama class, we'll have a blast
playing improvisational theatre games, performing short scenes and rocking our group "Acting
Challenges." The kids will learn skills such as: the art of improvisation, confidence, stage presence,
leadership and teamwork. No need to dream about escaping the ordinary life; in this class, we will
discover and celebrate how truly extraordinary we really are! Costumes, scripts and props provided!

Wednesdays, October 2 - November 20 (8 weeks)
Activity # 42016-A: 7:15p-8:15p, $120

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SNL Flag Football (Grades K-8) Youth Volleyball Leagues (Ages 9-14)

Location: Peggy Hannon-Rizza Practice Field Location: Billerica Memorial High School
Instructor: Saturday Night Lights Staff Instructor: Billerica Recreation Staff

Join us for this great opportunity to experience the This exciting league will feature practices,
positive, social, & athletic benefits of flag football. instruction, and a season of competitive games for
The goal is to have fun playing the great game of elementary and middle school aged kids. Team
flag football in a safe environment that will help shirts are included (please note size upon
kids learn and develop the proper skills required. A registration). Register soon; fee increases to $112
game shirt and mouth guard will be provided to on December 2.
each participant. Team requests will not be
honored in the interest of keeping teams balanced. Sundays, January 5 - March 1
(8 weeks, no games 2/16)
Saturdays, September 21 - October 26 (6 weeks) Price: $97

Price: $99 Activity # Ages Time
12001-A 9 - 11 12:00p-2:00p
Activity # Grade Time 12001-B 12 - 14 12:00p-2:00p
42001-A K-1 4:00p-5:00p
42001-B 2-3 5:00p-6:00p
42001-C 4-5 6:00p-7:00p
42001-D 6-8 7:00p-8:00p

Youth Track & Cross Country

PAL Street Hockey (Grades 3-7) (Ages 7-12)

Location: Marshall Middle School Location: Vietnam Veterans Park
Street Hockey Rink Instructor: Billerica Recreation Staff
Join us for this introduction to Track & Cross
Instructor: Billerica Recreation & PAL Officers Country! Participants will learn the basics of the
Join your friends for an exciting game of street sport, work on conditioning and stamina, and have
hockey! Co-ed teams will be formed the first week. fun outdoors! Each session will feature different
Equipment is provided. tips, techniques, and practice routines. Running
shoes and water should be brought to each
Wednesdays, September 25 - October 30 practice.
(6 weeks)
Price: $42 Mondays, September 23 - October 28 (6 weeks)
Activity # 42151-A: 4:30p-5:30p, $40
Activity # Grades Time
42041-A 5-7 2:00p-3:00p
42041-B 3-4 3:30p-4:30p

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Kids Intro to Boxing (Ages 6-14)

Location: MK Boxing (3 Esquire Road, North Billerica)
Instructor: MK Boxing Staff

Many children are picking up the sport of boxing. Training in boxing will not only improve the body, it will
improve the mind. The class will use heavy bags; focus mitt training and boxing combinations.
Conditioning is also a large focus of the program. The kids will learn how to slip and avoid punches. The
focus on technique, form, conditioning, power, speed, timing, coordination and balance will be
emphasized. All contact will be practiced using protective shields, pads, focus mitts and heavy bags led by
an instructor. Gloves will be provided.

Price: $167

Activity # Day Dates Time
42046-A Wednesday Sept. 18 - Nov. 6 3:30p-4:30p
42046-B Sept. 21 - Nov. 9 9:30a-10:30a
Saturday

Youth Kickboxing (Ages 12+) Junior Golf Clinics (Ages 7-14)

Location: MK Boxing Location: Billerica Country Club
(3 Esquire Road, North Billerica) Instructor: Barrie Bruce Golf Schools
A series of five 75 minute lessons dealing with
Instructor: MK Boxing Staff safety, swing, irons, woods, the short game, and
Whether you’re looking to increase strength, golf etiquette. These classes are for beginners as
confidence, or just get a good cardio workout, well as those who are in the process of developing
kickboxing will keep you coming back for more. better golf skills. Equipment will be provided.
You will discover ways to dodge, avoid, guard, and
counter attack combinations. Lots of bag, mitt, and Price: $135
pad work included in this class.
Activity # Day Dates Time
Wednesdays, September 18 - November 6
42071-A Saturday Sept. 7 - Oct. 5 9:30a-10:45a
Activity # 42061-A: 6:30p-7:30p, $167
42071-B Saturday Sept. 7 - Oct. 5 1:30p-2:45p

42071-C Sunday Sept. 8 - Oct. 6 9:30a-10:45a

42071-D Sunday Sept. 8 - Oct. 6 1:30p-2:45p

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Youth Tennis - Beginner (Ages 5-13)

Location: Peggy Hannon-Rizza Tennis Courts
Instructor: The Next Champions

For all kids who are new to tennis, or who have taken some lessons. Lessons will work on tennis
fundamentals such as grip, swing, and ball control. Players who are in grades 1-2 must register for this
level, unless instructor approval is given to advance to the intermediate class.

Sundays, September 22 - October 27 (6 weeks)
Price: $80

Activity # Ages Time
42051-A 5-9 3:00p-4:00p
42051-B 10 - 14 4:00p-5:00p

Youth Tennis - Intermediate (Ages 9-14)

Location: Peggy Hannon-Rizza Tennis Courts
Instructor: The Next Champions

This program is for kids in grades 2 and up who have learned the basic strokes and are working on shot
placement and control. Players will focus on ball returns and develop their overhead serve for match play.

Sundays, September 22 - October 27 (6 weeks)
Activity # 42052-A: 5:00p-6:00p, $80

Youth Taekwondo (Ages 7-12)

Location: MUSA Total Martial Arts
(630 Boston Road, Billerica)

Instructor: MUSA Total Martial Arts
Taekwondo is a Korean Martial Art that encompasses kicking, punching, traditional Martial Arts discipline
and respect. Students will be welcomed into a positive, fun environment where they will strengthen
body, mind, and spirit, while learning focus, building confidence.

Wednesdays, September 25 - October 30 (6 weeks)
Activity # 42056-A: 5:00p-5:45p, $72

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Leisure Adventures Club Adapted Fitness & Fun (15+)

This recreational program is designed for older Location: Vining Elementary Room #6
teens and young adults with disabilities who would Instructor: Carolisa of Moonlight DJ’s
like a variety of fun and social activities. Each Get ready to move, groove, and rock out in this
season, a different line up of trips and activities is totally FUN high energy class! This class will get
scheduled (2-3 each month). you moving through a variety of music, dance,
exercise, and games for maximum fun! Classes will
A separate brochure and registration form is be fun and exciting for all to enjoy. Dance to
available for this program. Please contact the upbeat music including pop, dance classics, and a
Recreation Department for more details at few party line dances! Mix it up with games such
(978) 671-0921. as limbo, freeze dane, and musical hula-hoops.

This class helps develop a healthy lifestyle while
increasing self-confidence, boosting energy, and
making new friends. Wear comfortable clothing,
sneakers, and bring a water bottle.

Tuesdays, 5:45p-6:30p

Activity # Dates Price

46001-A Sept. 24 - Nov. 5 $42

46001-B Nov. 12 - Dec. 17 $36

Special Olympics Bowling (Ages 8+)

Location: Woburn Bowladrome
Instructor: Billerica Recreation Staff
Join in the fun, develop new skills, and make new
friends during the Special Olympics Bowling
program! Fee includes shoe rental and three
strings of bowling. This program is for individuals
who receive, or have received, special education
services.

Saturdays, September 28 - December 14
(10 weeks, no games 10/19, 11/30)
Activity # 46002-A: $120

Call the Recreation Department for information at
(978) 671-0921

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Nashoba Ski & Snowboard Lessons Adult Lessons at Nashoba (Ages 18+)

(Ages 6-18) Location: Nashoba Valley Ski Area
Instructor: Nashoba Valley Staff
Location: Nashoba Valley Ski Area Take advantage of these discounted rates for 6
Take advantage of these discounted rates for 6 lessons for adult ski and snowboard lessons at
lessons for your skier or snowboarder! Lesson fees Nashoba! Lessons are for those new to skiing/
include 6 week lift tickets, which can be used snowboarding, or have minimal experience and are
Tuesday evenings after lessons! looking to learn.

Registration Deadline: December 17, 2019

Tuesdays, January 7 - February 11 (6 weeks) Registration Deadline: December 17, 2019

Price: $225 Price: $220

Activity # Sport Time Activity # Day Dates Time

12071-A Ski 4:15p-5:15p 13006-A Sunday Jan. 5 - Feb. 9 5:30p-6:30p

12071-B Snowboard 4:15p-5:15p 13006-B Tuesday Jan. 7 - Feb. 11 7:30p-8:30p

13006-C Thursday Jan. 2 - Feb 6 7:30p-8:30p

Nashoba Tuesday Lift Tickets Friday Night Wachusett (Ages 11-18)
(Ages 6-18)
Location: Wachusett Mountain
Location: Nashoba Valley Ski Area Grab your skis or board, and come join us for Friday
Don’t need lessons, but want to ski or snowboard nights down the slopes in our Friday Night
at Nashoba? Take advantage of this discounted Wachusett program! This registration fee is only
price for 6 Tuesday evenings of lift tickets. Dates for the transportation to the ski slope. Participants
must coincide with the Billerica Ski/Snowboard must register online directly with Wachusett
lessons. (wachusett.com) after October 2 for lift tickets,
rentals, lessons, etc. as desired. The bus will leave
Registration Deadline: December 17, 2019 from the Recreation Department parking lot at
4:00p each week, and return at 10:15p.
Tuesdays, January 7 - February 11 (6 weeks)
Activity # 12072-A: 4:15p-9:00p, $195 Fridays, January 3 - February 7 (6 weeks)
Activity # 12073-A: 4:00p-10:15p, $120
Nashoba Valley Rentals

Need to rent equipment for your Nashoba Valley
lessons? Equipment rentals are available from
Nashoba Valley for $115 for 6 weeks, or you can
save and get your equipment fit pre-season at
Nashoba. Helmets can be rented for $45, or
purchased for $60. Payments for rentals are
made out directly to Nashoba Valley. For more
info, contact Nashoba at: (978) 692-3033

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Adult Tennis (Ages 14+) Adult Volleyball (Ages 18+)

Location: Peggy Hannon-Rizza Tennis Courts Location: Vining Elementary Gym
Instructor: The Next Champions Instructor: Billerica Recreation Staff
Open play. New teams formed each night in this
A beginner-level tennis program for teens and fun co-ed pickup program. Sneakers are required.
adults looking to puck up a new sport, or develop
the basic skills of tennis. Wednesdays, September 25 - December 18
(12 weeks, no games 11/27)
Sundays, September 22 - October 27 (6 weeks)
Activity # 43016-A: 6:30p-8:30p, $60
Activity # 43116-A: 6:00p-7:00p, $80

Adult Skate (Ages 18+) Adult Kickboxing (Ages 18+)

Location: Hallenborg Ice Rink Location: TCS Training Center
Come join your friends for a morning skate at the (3 Esquire Road, North Billerica)
Hallenborg Ice Rink. Have fun while exercising to a
healthy lifestyle. Please register directly with the Instructor: MK Boxing Staff
Recreation Department. Whether you’re looking to increase strength,
confidence, or just get a good cardio workout,
Wednesdays & Fridays, October 2 - December 20 kickboxing will keep you coming back for more.
You will discover ways to dodge, avoid, guard, and
(12 weeks, no class 11/29) counter attack combinations. Lots of bag, mitt, and
pad work included in this class.
Activity # 43026-A: 7:30a-8:30a, $24
Wednesdays, September 18 - November 6

Activity #43021-A: 6:30p-7:30p, $167

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Adult Basketball League (Ages 18+)

Location: Parker Elementary Gym
Six game regular season, followed by a single elimination playoff featuring the top four teams. Price of
the league includes: gym rental, reversible jersey, two refs per game, and scorekeeper. League website
will be provided with updated schedule, scores, and standings. Space is limited to 8 teams! Full payment
must be included with registration.

Deadline to register is: Wednesday, September 11
Games held on Monday nights this fall (no games 10/14, 11/11)

Activity # Day Games Start Time Price

43036-A Mondays September 23 6:00p-10:00p $950/team

Pick-Up Basketball (Ages 18+)

Location: Marshall Middle School Gym
Moderately competitive pick-up basketball games. New teams are formed each night. Players should
bring a light and dark colored shirt. New this year! We’ve added a session for high school players looking
to play, in addition to our adult session. Players must register ahead of time for the entire season to be
eligible to play.

Thursdays, September 19 - December 19 (13 weeks, no games 11/28)

Price: $97

Activity # Age Time
43031-A 14-18 6:00p-8:00p
43031-B 18+ 8:00p-10:00p

Teen & Adult Taekwondo (15+)

Location: MUSA Total Martial Arts
(630 Boston Road, Billerica)

Instructor: MUSA Total Martial Arts
Our teen and adult taekwondo classes are designed to have fun and release your daily stresses. Our
workouts are a combination of low-impact exercised, punching, kicking and flexibility training. Our
certified master and instructors tailor every class to everyone’s skill level.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, September 24 - October 17 (4 weeks)

Activity 43141-A: 6:35p-7:30p, $82

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Instructional Pickleball I (Ages 18+) Instructional Pickleball II (Ages 18+)

Location: Peggy Hannon-Rizza Tennis Courts Location: Peggy Hannon-Rizza Tennis Courts
Instructor: Billerica Recreation Staff Instructor: Billerica Recreation Staff

Come join us at our outdoor pickleball courts for For those with pickleball experience, but are not
weekly sessions teaching the basics of pickleball. yet ready to play unsupervised. This program
For anyone who has never played before, or has continues on the basics of pickleball taught in
limited experience playing pickleball. Instructional Pickleball I.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, September 10 - October 17 Tuesdays, Thursdays, September 10 - October 17

Price: $47 Price: $47

Activity # Time Activity # Time

43136-A 11:00a-12:00p 43137-A 11:00a-12:00p

43136-B 6:30p-7:30p 43137-B 6:30p-7:30p

Pick-Up Pickleball (Ages 18+)

Location: Peggy Hannon-Rizza Tennis Courts
Instructor: Billerica Recreation Staff

Higher-paced, competitive pickleball play in this co-ed program. This program is for those who know how
to play pickleball, and are comfortable playing without instructor guidance. New this season, our
Pickleball Season Pass registers you for all summer pickleball dates.

Tuesdays, Thursdays September 10 - October 17. 9:00a-12:00p & 7:00p-9:30p
Activity # 43138-A; Season Pass: $15

Intro to Golf (Ages 18+)

Location: Billerica Country Club
Instructor: Barrie Bruce Golf Schools
Designed for the new golfer who has little to no experience, this class will teach the fundamentals of golf.
Equipment provided, if needed.

Activity # Day Price: $185 Time
43131-A Saturdays Dates 11:30a-12:30p
43131-B Sundays 11:30a-12:30p
43131-C Mondays Sept. 7 - Oct. 5 5:30p-6:30p
43131-D Wednesdays Sept. 8 - Oct. 6 5:30p-6:30p
Sept. 9 - Oct. 7
Sept. 11 - Oct. 9

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Paint & Pizza Night! (Ages 16+) Ceramic Christmas Tree Making!
(Ages 16+)
Location: Magic Brush Pottery
Instructor: Magic Brush Pottery Location: Vining Elementary Room #2
Join us for group paint nights this spring! Instructor: Ceramica Paint Studio
Participants will work off the instructor’s template
to create your own canvas painting to display in Paint your own ceramic Christmas tree! Join us this
your home! The painting will measure 12x16. Paint holiday season for a night of cookies, cocoa, and
the nights away with us this spring, and enjoy ceramic tree making. Spend a night painting and
some complimentary pizza included in the assembling your very own ceramic tree, full tree
registration fee. kits are included. Trees will need to be fired in a
kiln, and will be ready for pickup at the Recreation
*Registration is due 1 week prior to each paint Department on Monday, December 16.
night
Thursday, December 5
Price: $27 Activity # 13001-A: 6:30p-8:30p, $75

Activity # Day Time
43121-A Friday, Oct. 18 6:30p-8:30p
43121-B Friday, Nov. 15 6:30p-8:30p

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Yoga Mat Science (Ages 18+)

Location: Vining Elementary Cafeteria
Instructor: Jen Stimpson

(Formerly Yogalates Stretch & Strengthen). This is a high-intensity, low impact practice of yoga to
improve strength & flexibility. The class will combine basic planks, squats, and balance moves to music.
Although Mat Science doesn’t require participants to jump or run, it offers a fat burning, low impact
workout. This is a yoga class for those who can’t sit still! Yoga mat required.

Thursdays, September 12 - December 12 (9 weeks, no class 9/19, 10/3, 10/31, 11/7, 11/28)
Activity # 43041-A: 5:45p-6:40p, $59

Twilight Yoga (Ages 16+)

Location: Vining Elementary Cafeteria
Instructor: Jen Stimpson

Gain flexibility and strength while relieving stress through yoga! This is a combo of Yin & Yang yoga
practices. During class, participants will hold postures for moments while using breathing techniques to
go deeper for the certain pose. Participants will utilize yoga ‘flow’ to build heat from the inside to the
outside of the body. This class is for all ability levels. Participants should be able to stand and sit during
mat work. Yoga mat required.

Thursdays, September 12 - December 12 (9 weeks, no class 9/19, 10/3, 10/31, 11/7, 11/28)
Activity # 43046-A: 6:45p-7:55p, $59

Kickboxing 102 (Ages 16+)

Location: Vining Elementary Cafeteria
Instructor: Jen Stimpson

NOT YOUR MAMA’S KICKBOXING CLASS!! Participants will burn calories, tone muscles, relieve stress and
have fun! Punch, kick, squat, elbow, and knee your way to health and fitness. Train like a fighter with no
sparring required! In class, participants use kickboxing equipment (mitts, Thai pads, and kicking shields) &
techniques to burn calories and relieve stress. Bag gloves are required.

Thursdays, September 12 - December 12 (9 weeks, no class 9/19, 10/3, 10/31, 11/7, 11/28)
Activity # 43051-A: 8:00p-9:00p, $52

Good Ol’ Fashion 80’s Aerobics (Ages 14+)

Location: Vining Elementary Cafeteria
Instructor: Jen Stimpson

Remember aerobics classes in the 80’s? Get ready for a similar workout! No headbands or legwarmers
required! We will repeat a basic grape vine step and add progressions with light hand weights. The last
portion of class focuses on strength training with light weights. You’ll burn calories and have a few laughs
to start your weekend! 1-4lb. Weights are recommended.

Saturdays, September 14 - November 16 (9 weeks, no class 10/5)
Activity # 43056-A: 10:00a-10:45a, $59
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Strong (Ages 16+)

Location: Vining Elementary Cafeteria
Instructor: Jen Stimpson

Strong by Zumba is a high intensity-interval training program designed to torch, tone and train your body
to a beat. This is a HITT program with roots in Martial Arts training for a total body workout led by music.
Using your body weight, you’ll train to the beat as muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric moves help
you burn calories and tone your abs, arms, legs and glutes. Although the class is considered a high
intensity workout, modification will be made so all participants can benefit. Yoga mat required.

Activity # Day Dates Time Price

43066-A Tuesdays Sept. 10 - Dec. 3 6:45p-7:30p $68
(no class 11/26)

43066-B Saturdays Sept. 14 - Nov. 16 9:00a-9:45a $59
(no class 10/5)

Hatha Yoga for Beginners (Ages 16+)

Location: Vining Elementary Music Room
Instructor: Joan Trubiano

Hatha yoga is the most commonly practiced tradition of yoga. This class will incorporate yoga principles:
centering & relaxation to calm the mind; postures to stretch, strengthen and tone the body; breathing
techniques to increase lung capacity, strengthen internal organs and deepen one's ability to relax; and
meditation practice to reduce stress and achieve spiritual self-enlightenment. Please bring a mat and
wear loose, comfortable clothing. This class is for all levels, as everyone works at their own pace.

Mondays, September 16 - December 16
(12 weeks, no class 10/14, 11/11)

Activity #43061-A: 9:15a-10:30a, $57

Line Dancing for Beginners (Ages 14+)

Location: Vining Elementary Music Room
Instructor: Heather Dinsmore

This class will get you moving, meeting new people, and getting the benefits of a great workout. Line
dances are choreographed dances performed in unison by a group of people in rows. This class is for
anybody! From day one, enjoy dances like country, Irish, Latin, and pop. Wear comfortable clothes and
bring sneakers.

Thursdays, October 3 - November 14
(6 weeks, no class 10/31)

Activity # 43071-A: 11:45a-12:30p, $45

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TRX Fusion (Ages 18+) Intro to Strength Training (Ages 18+)

Location: Wilmington Fit Body Boot Camp Location: Wilmington Fit Body Boot Camp
(2 Lowell Street, Wilmington) (2 Lowell Street, Wilmington)

Instructor: Wilmington Fit Body Staff Instructor: Wilmington Fit Body Staff
The TRX System was developed by a former U.S. Have you ever walked into a gym and felt
Navy Seal, and is a specialized form of suspension intimidated by all the equipment, or like you were
training that utilizes your body against gravity. The unsure how to begin? Are you interested in
suspension trainer is designed for both men and learning how to correctly strength train (lift
women, beginner to advanced, and can withstand weights) in a safe and supportive environment? In
up to 350lbs. The class is designed for the absolute this program, you will learn proper mechanics of
beginner to intermediate, and will be 30 minutes of different exercises including squats, lunges, core
fun! If you’ve never tried TRX Suspension before, training, and much more. This program is designed
this is the perfect time to learn! for the beginner who is new to lifting weights.

Mondays, September 30 - October 28 (5 weeks) Wednesdays, October 2 - October 30 (5 weeks)
Activity #43161-A: 9:30a-10:00a, $55 Activity #43162-A: 9:15a-10:00a, $55

Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain Fit Over 50 Workshop (Ages 18+)

Workshop (Ages 18+) Location: Vining Elementary Cafeteria
Instructor: Orthopaedics Physical Therapy
Location: Vining Elementary Cafeteria Learn how to get strong, lean, and fit at any age
Instructor: Orthopaedics Physical Therapy no matter your injuries or conditions! In this
Learn how to get back to normal without workshop, you’ll learn the most important
medications, injections, or surgery. In this exercises to focus on for fat loss, identify and solve
workshop, you’ll learn the worst position to sleep the M.I.K.E. factors that keep us from exercising,
in that causes big problems in the shoulder, discover why preventing muscle loss in the most
discover the #1 biggest mistake people suffering important thing to do as you age, understand the
with shoulder pain make which can lead to rotator most important type of exercise to improve
cuff surgery, and review the common causes of longevity, find out proven ways to make you keep
rotator cuff problems. This presentation is for the weight off—for the long term, and more! This
anyone that want to learn info about shoulder presentation is for anyone that wants to learn
health and longevity. If you currently have shoulder about living a strong, healthy, pain free, and long
pain, come see what you can do about it! life! If you are into staying fit as you get older,
Pre-registration is required. come join us! Pre-registration is required.

Friday, September 27 Monday, November 18
Activity #43171-A: 6:30p-7:30p, FREE ADMISSION Activity #43172-A: 6:30p-7:30p, FREE ADMISSION

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HIIT/Tabata Training (Age 18+)

Location: Vining Elementary Room #2
Instructor: Mike Hall

Using HIIT principles combined with Tabata based resistance training, you will be provided the tools to
increase strength and endurance with focused workouts in a supportive group setting. Modification will
be offered. Participants of all fitness levels welcomed! When possible, this program will move outdoors.

Monday/Wednesdays, September 23 - November 25 (10 weeks, no class 10/14, 11/11)
Activity # 43086-A: 6:30p-7:30p, $80

Bellydancing for Women (Age 18+)

Location: Vining Elementary Room #6
Instructor: Carolisa of Moonlight DJ’s
Have you ever wanted to try Bellydance? Make it a girls’ night out with friends to learn this beautiful and
joyous dance! You’ll be surprised how much you’ll learn in this Beginner series. Fast & fiery to slow &
smooth, this dance includes isolations, figure 8’s, flowing hands/arms, a Greek dance and the beautiful
Veil Dance - all set to a fantastic mix of world music. Increase flexibility, work all muscles, especially the
core, and feel great in this FUN & friendly class! Wear comfortable stretchy clothing and thick or slipper
socks. Veils may be borrowed.

Mondays, 7:00p-8:00p

Activity # Dates Price

43096-A Sept. 23 - Nov. 4 $62
(no class 10/14)

43096-B Nov. 18 - Dec. 16 $52

Zumba Workout (Age 14+)

Location: Vining Elementary Room #6
Instructor: Carolisa of Moonlight DJ’s
Move, Groove, Dance and Get Fit and have fun! This energizing dance-fitness workout combines easy
dance moves with traditional exercises to burn calories and strengthen abs, core, your lower body. This
class is great for all levels; We will use therabands for a few songs to target bi's & tri's. Includes a segment
on mats for core, glutes & cooldown. Bring a mat, water, and sneakers; therabands are supplied. Dance
off calories and get a complete workout in this fun & friendly class!

Tuesdays, 6:35p-7:35p

Activity # Dates Price

43091-A Sept. 24 - Nov. 5 $67

43091-B Nov. 12 - Dec. 17 $57

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Dan Powers Family Fishing Spookfest

When: Wednesday, September 18, 5:00p-7:00p When: Saturday, October 19, 4:00p-8:00p
Location: Micozzi Beach Location: Vining Elementary

Stop by Micozzi Beach for an evening of family For this fall, a new twist on our favorite Halloween
fishing fun. We are working with the event! We will transform the building into a
Massachusetts Wildlife Angler Education Program haunted house featuring a kid friendly trail, and a
to encourage families to fish together. No license is scary one for those who dare. Outside, the fields
required for this evening. will feature games, crafts, and more! This year,
we’re adding a showing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin,
Equipment and worms will be provided for those Charlie Brown” on our movie screen, and a Trunk-
who don’t have their own, and our canoes & or-Treat for everyone to enjoy! Wondering what
kayaks will be available for free during the event. the Trunk-or-Treat is? Check out the Welcome
Letter on page 1 for the details!
This event is free, but pre-registration is required.
Participation in the Trunk-or-Treat is free, but pre-
Activity # 65003-A registration is required. All cars are required to
decorate their trunk to participate.
Breakfast with Santa
Activity # 65004-A
When: Sunday, December 8, 9:00a-11:00a
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Tickets go on sale: Monday, September 23rd.
(270 Concord Road, Billerica)
Ticket Prices:
Join us this year for our annual Breakfast with $5 for 1 ticket
Santa! In addition to the breakfast, this event will $15 for 4 tickets
feature cookie decorating, ornament making, and
pictures with Santa Claus himself! *Kids Walk & Haunted Walk - 4:00p-8:00p
*Trunk-or-Treat - begins at 6:00p
Due to the capacity of the ballroom, limited seating *“Charlie Brown” - begins at 6:30p
is available. Tickets must be purchased in advance
at the Recreation Office. Tickets will not be sold at Candy Cane Carnival
the door. This event is intended for Billerica
residents only. When: Saturday, December 14, Time TBA
Location: Vining Elementary
Tickets go on sale: Monday, November 4th.
$10/ticket Get in the holiday spirit this season by joining us for
the first annual Holiday Festival! Come on down for
Holiday Lights Contest - Friday, Dec. 13 a day of games, crafts, and more! Even Santa Claus
Billerica Family New Year - Tuesday, Dec. 31 is making his way from the North Pole for a photo
op and to join in the holiday fun. This event is
Check our Facebook page (@BillericaRec) intended for Billerica residents only.
for info & updates on these events!!
This event is free, but pre-registration is required.

Activity # 65005-A
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Friday Family Films

The Billerica Recreation Department will once again be offering free Friday Family Films this fall! Each
movie is scheduled to begin after sunset, when the sky is dark enough to enjoy the film on our inflatable
projection screen! Locations are listed below, and specific start times and weather cancellations will be
posted on our Facebook page as each movie night approaches.

How to Train Your Dragon
September 6th

Location: Vietnam Veterans Park

Space Jam
October 4th
Location: Billerica Recreation Department

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Boston Holiday Pops

Location: Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Join the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Conductor Keith Lockhart for their sparkling and beloved
Holiday Pops concert. Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the winter charms of New
England, the Boston Pops will perform their signature Sleigh Ride, as well as other holiday classics and
new arrangements of seasonal favorites. They are joined by the Metropolitan Chorale, known as one of
Metro Boston’s premier choral ensembles. Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the
concert’s finale followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday Sing-a-Long to bring this special
performance to a close. Seats located in Balcony C.

Show Date: Sunday, December 22, 2019; 2:30p, $75/ticket
Ticket Reservation Deadline: November 22, 2019

Fiddler on the Roof The Band’s Visit

Location: Emerson Colonial Theater Location: Boston Opera House
Set in the village of Anatevka, the story centers on Set in a town that’s way off the beaten path, a
Tevye, a poor milkman, and his 5 daughters. With band of musicians arrive lost, out of the blue.
the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish Under the spell of the desert sky, and with
community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters beautiful music perfuming the air, the band brings
and instill them with traditional values in the face the town to life in unexpected and tantalizing
of changing social mores and the growing anti- ways. Even the briefest visit can stay with you
Semitism of Czarist Russia. forever. Seats located in Right Mezzanine.

Show Date: Sunday, February 29, 2020; 2:00p, $54/ Show Date: Sunday, March 29, 2020; 2:00p,
ticket $66/ticket

Ticket Reservation Deadline: January 15, 2020 Ticket Reservation Deadline: February 13, 2020

Chicago

Location: Emerson Colonial Theater
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and
nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to
avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, by hiring Chicago’s slickest
criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines. Seats located in
Right Mezzanine.

Show Date: Saturday, May 9, 2020; 2:00p, $74/ticket
Ticket Reservation Deadline: April 9, 2020

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September 14 2019 Billerica Trips & Getaways
September 21
September 28 New York City 9/11 Memorial & Museum
October 12 The Big E
October 13 Essex Steam Train & Connecticut River Cruise
Vermont Country Store
Fabulous Fall in Massachusetts

For trip information, pricing, or to register call (978) 671-0921
or visit us online at www.BillericaRec.com!

All trips are offered with Deluxe Motorcoach through Celebration Tours

TRIPS AND TOURS POLICIES
The Recreation Department cannot guarantee bus transportation in the event of stormy weather or other causes
beyond our control. If the tour/trip cannot be not provided, the Recreation Department will refund the amount
you were charged for the bus. However, the Recreation Department cannot give refunds for ticket or admission
fees if the tour/trip is held.
Please note that many of these trips are scheduled in conjunction with other towns or organizations. While it is
hoped that a sufficient number of Billerica registrations for these trips will allow for departure from the Municipal
Parking Lot at Good Street, this cannot be guaranteed. If the registrations are not sufficient to allow for the mo-
tor coach to come to Billerica, a different departure location will be scheduled, as close to Billerica as possible.

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BILLERICA RECREATION DEPARTMENT
248 BOSTON ROAD, BILLERICA, MA 01821
Phone: (978) 671-0921 Fax: (978) 671-0927
www.BillericaRec.com

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