KCC Summer 2022 Program Guide

SUMMER 2022

PROGRAMMING GUIDE

CHILDCARE • CLASSES • EVENTS • ART GALLERY
FITNESS • PERFORMING ARTS • ROOM RENTALS

120 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904 | Phone: 207-439-3800 | kitterycommunitycenter.org

OSUMPMEERRHAOUTRSIOOF N Memorial Day - Labor Day Closed on:
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 7:00pm May 30 Memorial Day
Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm June 19 Juneteenth
Closed Sundays July 4 Independence Day
September 5 Labor Day

In addition to the listed holidays, please call the KCC or visit our website: kitterycommunitycenter.org prior to
attending any programs on days with inclement weather conditions.

FITNESS ☀ ☀SUMMER FITNESS SPECIAL

FITNESS ROOM & Purchase a KCC fitness membership for
WALKING TRACK HOURS Summer 2022 today for just $40! Summer
Fitness Membership begins day of purchase
Summer Hours (May 31-September 4)
Fitness room and walking track hours follow our and ends September 4, 2022
regular operating building schedule
Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 7:00pm ADULTS (18-60) $40
Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm SENIOR (60+) $25
Closed Sundays YOUTH (11-17) $25

WALKING TRACK FEES FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
FEES
Sign in at the front Reception Desk.
Kittery Residents - FREE Annual pricing is listed below. Membership is
Nonresidents - $1 prorated to the current month that you join
**Free to any Fitness Member with current pass and paid for the remainder of the year. Fees
card** include yearly membership to the Fitness
Room, including cardio equipment and weight
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Kittery Residents Nonresidents

Youth (11-17) $120 $150

Adult (18-59) $210 $270

Senior (60+) $120 $104

**Military discount of 10% off fees and classes with
valid identification

OPEN GYM

Kittery Residents:

No charge for gymnasium use.

Nonresidents:

Youth ages 17 & Under: $1.00/day
Adults ages 17 & Over: $3.00/day

Identification must be shown and an emergency
contact form completed at the front desk or you
willl not be permitted use of the Gymnasium.

Anyone with a current Fitness Membership will be
permitted use of the Gymnasium at no charge.

Open gym schedule is posted on the website
monthly. Please refer to our website for the most
up-to-date info on Open Gym times.

SUMMER CAMP S.A.F.E

KCC SUMMER DAY CAMP 2022 SAFE ALTERNATIVES FOR ENRICHMENT
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
The fun starts June 21! Spots are filling up for
our K-6 summer camp program. For more S.A.F.E. (Safe Alternatives for Enrichment) is our afterschool
information, visit kitterycommunitycenter.org/ program for children in grades K-8. The program is open
childcare or contact Kyle Cook at 2-6pm Monday-Friday. This program is designed to support
[email protected]. parents who need a safe place to send their children after
school. The S.A.F.E. Program is set up to complement your
MAD SCIENCE DAY CAMP child’s school day. After a long day of highly structured
EUREKA! THE INVENTOR’S CAMP schoolwork, children are offered an opportunity to choose
from a variety of fun activities that are enriching, allow for
Inspire the inventor and scientist in you during a week exploration, and give your children a chance to relax.
of discovery and invention. Each day children will be
given a series of challenges which must be overcome The S.A.F.E. Program is a recreational and educational
using basic materials, simple machines, tips from the program that encourages children to be active and have
world famous inventors and the most important thing fun. The program tries to meet the needs of the local
of all - your mind! Journey to the future and examine the community by providing a quality after-school program for
ultramodern inventions of the 23rd century. Then design elementary and intermediate children at an affordable price.
the future - today! Create mini light sabers, mini-space The school bus conveniently drops your child off at the
stations, and electric flying contraptions. With a little bit of Community Center right after school. Vacation day and Early
ingenuity, you’ll construct catapults and forts, build Ruberg Release Day coverage is available. The program is not open
contraptions and experiment with humanoid robots. on Professional Development Days
Take home projects include ping-pong ball launchers,
mousetrap contraption cars, mystery sticks, and more! PRICING
Who: Ages 6-12 When: July 18-22, 9am-3pm
Where: Kittery Community Center $25 enrollment fee per child is required.
For more details or to register, visit: http://maine. Credit/Debit Card or electronic check is required for tuition
madscience.org/parents-register-c.aspx payments. Payments will be automatically withdrawn on
payment due dates.
SEACOAST UNITED SOCCER SKILLS CAMP Full Time: $100/week per child
Daily: $25/day per child
When: July 18-22 Where: Shapleigh Field, Kittery Vacation Day: $35*
Who: Ages 6-14, 9am-12pm Cost: $155 *Field trip fees may apply
Who: Ages 3-5, 9am-9:45am Cost: $90
Register at: www.seacoastunited.com/camps/soccer/ ATHLETICS
grassroots-summer-skills-soccer-camps
KCC FALL SOCCER
MAINE RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION
Who: Pee Wee (ages 3-4), Nippers (5yrs – 1st Grade) &
BACKYARD CAMPOUT Juniors (2nd – 3rd Grade)
When: September 10 – October 15, Various times
FAMILY FUN IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD! Pee Wee – Saturdays
JULY 8-10, 2022 Cost: Resident/Nonresident
$35/$45 if registered by August 20
$45/$55 if registered by August 27
$55/$65 if registered after August 27 on space available
basis

Nippers – Tuesday or Thursday and Saturday
Juniors - Monday or Wednesday and Saturday
Cost: Resident/Nonresident
$45/$55 if registered by August 20
$55/$65 if registered by August 27
$65/$75 If registered after August 27 on space available
basis

Volunteer Coaches Needed!

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RENTALS JUNE 3 JC & THE ELVIS EXPERIENCE
JUNE 4 MURDER, SHE TOLD TRUE CRIME
Whether you are looking to reserve a wedding and/or
reception, birthday party, shower, memorial service, PODCAST, FEATURING KITTERY PD
business conference or banquet, the KCC is the place JUNE 4 SCAMPS COMEDY PRODUCTIONS
for you!
PRESENTS: C.L. THOMAS & FRIENDS
Our beautiful 55,000 square foot building has a JULY 15 STRANGER THAN FICTION
multitude of options for your function. A full-size AUGUST 12 STRANGER THAN FICTION
gymnasium for major business conferences; a
200-person capacity STAR Theatre; a 60-person Keep up with STAR Theatre events on our
capacity Community room; small meeting rooms for up website, kitterycommunitycenter.org/star-theatre
to 30 people…we have your event space covered! Also
available is a commercial kitchen for rent, or we can MORGAN GALLERY
suggest a local caterer for all your food and beverage
needs. Utilize the state-of-the-art sound and lighting The Morgan Gallery is made possible through a generous
in the STAR Theatre. Project a movie or video onto the donation.  The gallery space is prominently located
new 20′ x 30′ movie screen. Use the free, building-wide by the STAR THEATRE and provides a lovely venue for
wi-fi for your presentations. Plus, we have plenty of showcasing works by visual artists. The KCC Visual Arts
parking and are easily accessible from I-95! Committee is responsible for curating the programming
and schedules an ongoing series of art exhibits. 
AMENITIES
CURRENT EXHIBIT
Tables and chairs, projectors, screens, televisons, audio
equipment, DVD players, podium, Wi-Fi, white boards, May-August 2022 - Erin Moore, “29 Mainers”
stove, ovens, refrigeration, and more! September-December 2022 - Jim Ryan, “Unexpected
Visitors”

DECK THE WALLS
Throughout the first floor hallway is a space dedicated
to more informal artwork by local artists and students.
These “Deck the Walls” displays change every few
months.

For rental information, rates, or Interested in showing your work in our
availability, visit kitterycommunitycenter. gallery? Proposal forms are available at
org/rentals or contact Chris Luise at our website, kitterycommunitycenter.org/
[email protected] morgan-gallery.

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THE KITTERY COMMUNITY CENTER (KCC) IS FOR YOU! WE BELIEVE IN
A HEALTHY VIBRANT COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF
PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND

Kittery ConcertsINTERESTS. OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART BUILDING HAS SOMETHING FOR

EVERYONE. COME JOIN US IN THE ART OF ACTIVE LIVING!

on the CommonREGISTRATION
Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 pm | Rain or Shine | FREE!To register for an activity or event, please visit the Reception Desk at the Community Center or call 207-439-3800. We accept
All performances are on the front field of thepayment in cash, checks or credit cards. You may also register online at www.kitterycommunitycenter.org and use your credit/

debit card at this site. However, there is a service fee charged by the host company. Once a year, participants must complete a

Kittery Community CenterMedical/Emergency form and sign a medical release/waiver. These forms will be kept on file and participants must notify us with
any revisions/changes as they happen.
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DON’T WAIT! REGISTER EARLY! July 19th – Being Petty

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Why was it cancelled? All
insufficient registrations,

to offer! Heartbreakers Experience.

Being Petty is more than just
the average cover or tribute band. Audiences are awestruck by
POLICIES the flawless recreation of the look, sound and feel of the original

band. The Being Petty song list covers all phases of Tom
Petty’s incredible musical legacy, from American Girl, Refugee,
Free Falling, Walls, to all of the hit songs through the years, plus
some surprise “deep cuts” for the true fans! At every show, during
REFUND POLICY every song, Being Petty is committed to respecting the fans, and

honoring the musical & cultural legacy of Tom Petty.

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band consists of male and female vocals,
minus the $20 processing fee. guitars, keys, bass and drums. Come out &

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August 2nd – Girls Just Want to Have Fun

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identification.

You can’t help but dance and relive the best of
the 80’s Ladies as they perform in full costume. This
TO ERR IS HUMAN isn’t just a performance, it’s a show with 80’s props,

audience interaction, & fun! Check them out at
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together members of these groups for some stellar harmony singing and strong instrumentation. Four gals
and a guy swing it on guitar, upright bass, piano, sax and clarinet with the spice of washboard and snare,
presenting music from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Lots of Swing, some Blues, and a bit of Jazz & Bossa Nova to

YORK HOSPITAL PROGRAMMING SCHOLARSHIPSprovide goodtime music for any occasion.

August 16th – All Together Now

A great recreation of the Fab Four’s full catalogue! All Together Now takes audiences on a tour
of the early years playing abroad and at The Cavern Club, to the touring years in America, to
the recording years in the studio at Abbey Roads. It’s fun for young and old alike that will have
you singing and dancing in the isles. A regional favorite!

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CLASSES LINE DANCING

ZUMBA Learn all types of line dancing for beginners to
intermediates, waltzes, cha-chas, rhumbas, polkas, etc.
Classes begin with a warm-up and end with a cool down. This is a fun class that has choreographed dances that
The workout is broken down by song, each with a different are taught step-by-step in segments without music and
dance routine. Each Zumba dance routine will use different then music is added later. No experience necessary and
parts of the song as the basis of its choreography, making no partner needed.
the routine easier to follow! Wear clothing that is moveable Instructor: Sara Bigelson
and breathable and supportive shoes. Please bring a towel Who: Adults
and water bottle to class. No experience necessary When: Fridays | 10:00am-11:30am | June 17 - Sept 9
Instructor: Rhonda DiCarlo Cost: $8 drop-in fee
Who: All ages
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00am BETTER, LEANER, STRONGER
Cost: $5/per class drop-in
An hour class that incorporates 35 minutes of yoga
EVERYBODY CAN DO YOGA postures (asanas) followed by 25 minutes of full body
stretching, flexibility and balance movements. This class
If you sit at a desk all day, if you are rehabilitating from is designed for all ages and is of benefit to deconditioned
injuries, if you have issues getting up from the floor and participants as well as to athletes. It can be a class to get
down to the floor, if you have arthritic joints/limited you back in contact with your body or alleviate soreness
joint mobility or if you would just like a yoga class where and tightness from your athletic/sports pursuits or
you know you are not going to jump from one pose to routine activities.
another...then this is the class for you! This form of yoga Instructor: Andy Ferragamo
uses a chair as a prop. We will practice either sitting in a Who: Adults
chair or standing and using the chair for support. We will Option 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:45am-9:45am |
experience increased strength, flexibility and balance. We July 5 - July 28
will breathe and relax. We will not be wearing shoes in Cost: Resident $67, Nonresident $72, No drop ins
class. Please do not eat a heavy meal for at least an hour
before class. YOGILATES ON THE BALL
Instructor: Sara Bigelson
Who: Ages 55+ This class incorporates movements, postures and
When: Tuesdays | July 5 - Aug 9 | 9:45am-10:45am positions performed to increase strength – especially
Cost: Resident $52, Nonresident $57, No drop ins core strength, flexibility and balance of the entire body.
We will learn core exercises and stabilizing techniques
KARATE to improve posture and increase ease of movement
and balance. This class is appropriate for most fitness
Join 9th Degree Black Belt and Head Instructor of the NE levels and is done without shoes. Please bring a mat & a
Okinawan Karate Dojo, Greg Lazarus for our new Karate stability ball.
Program! He welcomes students (8 years of age and older) Instructor: Sara Bigelson
that come to him with the desire to learn the true essence Where: Studio 1
of Matsumura Seito Karate-do. Shihan Lazarus has been Who: Adults
training students since 1980. Our classes stress Traditional When: Tuesdays | 11:00am-12:00pm | July 5 - Aug 9
Protocol, Self-Discipline and Quality Authentic Training Cost: Resident $52, Nonresident $57, No drop ins
and Techniques. Family discounts are offered. A uniform is
required and can be purchased through the instructor. No MORE SUMMER FUN...
drop ins.
Who: Ages 8 - 13 KITTERY BLOCK PARTY
When: Mondays & Thursdays | 5:30-6:15pm | June-August
Who: Ages 14-65 JUNE 18, 2022 | FREE
When: Mondays & Thursdays | 6:45-8:00pm | June-August 10:00AM-4:00PM
Cost: Residents - $200/one and $165/ea add’l family It’s back! Join the party of the
member | Nonresidents - $205/one and $170/ea add’l year at Kittery Foreside!
family member www.kitteryblockparty.org

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Check out upcoming events
at: www.kittery375th.com

WEEKLY GROUPS DAY TRIPS

CHESS CLUB BOSTON RED SOX

Open to all ages and all levels. The primary activity will be Join us as we head to Friendly Fenway to see the Sox
social games chess, but depending on interest, may include take on the New York Yankees! Game starts at 7:00pm
some instruction and an occasional tournament. Please When: Sunday, July 10, Leave KCC at 5:00pm and return
feel free to bring a chess set and/or chess clock. For more after the game.
information, please contact Morry El-Badry at meb1357@aol. Cost: $105 includes ticket and coach transportation.
com or (207) 409-6391. Seats are in Right Field Grandstand.
When: Tuesdays, 2:30pm-5:00pm
Cost: Free HAMILTON - MARCH 2023

KIDS FREE TO GROW: TODDLER PLAY Come along to see Hamilton performed live at Citizen’s
GROUP Bank Opera House in Boston!
When: Friday, March 3, 2023, Leave the KCC at 5pm,
Crawl, climb, creep, scoot, swing and slide on big mats and grab dinner on your own, show is at 8pm
tunnels! This is a parent/caregiver-participation group that Cost: $215 includes coach transportation and Orchestra
facilitates unstructured playtime with opportunities social seating
interaction for children and adults. Registration is not
required. Group is facilitated by Kids Free to Grow Staff. MEALS
When: Wednesdays, 9:30am-11:00am
Cost: Free SURF & TURF LOBSTER LUNCHEON

MAH JONG This year, we will pair our popular Lobster Luncheon
with steak tips! Available to the first 120
Beginners & seasoned players welcome! people that register and pay in advance, we will serve
When: Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4;00pm up lobsters and steak tips, plus chowder, lots of
Cost: Free delicious sides, dessert and a beverage.
When: Thursday, July 28, 11:30am
YARN CIRCLE SOCIAL HOUR Cost: $14

Now 2 hours long! Bring your projects and join us for our Thank you to our sponsors of this event: Chrissy D Lobster,
Yarn Circle Social Hour! Come to the KCC on Thursday Island Seafood, Taylor Lobster Co., J.P.’s Shellfish Co.,
mornings to knit, crochet, macrame & share patterns with Weathervane Seafoods & Seacoast Brothers Butcher Shop.
friends.
Who: Adults
When: Thursdays, 9:00am-11:00am
Cost: Free - must bring your own projects, yarn & materials
All levels are welcome but please note this program does not
include any formal instruction.

MAINE RECREATION AND PARKS
ASSOCIATION TICKET PROGRAM

This summer, you can purchase reduced price
tickets at the KCC for these area amusements:

Funtown/Splashtown Combo Pass: $40
Combo Pass provides all-day access to both
Funtown & Splashtown and all rides/slides.
Passes are for anyone 48+ inches

Aquaboggan General Admission: $21
All-day unlimited use of pools, slides & mini-golf

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GET INVOLVED & HELP SHAPE YOUR KITTERY COMMUNITY CENTER

The KCC Board of Directors is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on the Board and its
subcommittees. Current subcommittees looking for members include:

• Visual Arts Committee
• Kittery Athletics & Fields Committee
• (Pending) Kittery Active Living Committee (programs & services for older adults)

Interest list only

For more information about our subcommittees or to join, please contact BOD Chair,
Steve Workman at [email protected].

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