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Somerville Parks and Recreation

Monthly Newsletter- AUGUST

Somerville Parks and Recreation Monthly Newsletter- AUGUST
Somerville Parks andRecreation Monthly Newsletter- AUGUST

Welcome to our DECEMBER Newsletter! Welcome to our DECEMBER Newsletter!

Our Monthly Newsletter features our upcoming programs, events, and resources provided by the Somerville Parks and Recreation department in order to keep our community active, connected, and inspired! For more information on how to register for programs...

📌 View the Winter Guide HERE! https://heyzine.com/flip-book/634b512478.html 📌

💻 Visit the official Somerville Parks and Recreation Page

🏨 Stop in our office at 167 Holland St. Somerville, MA 02144

📥 Email esaez@somervillema.gov for more information!


If you have any questions, have feedback, or would like to be featured on the SPR Monthly Newsletter, please send an email to Kaitlyn Seeley at kseeley@somervillema.gov.

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December Programming ⛄ December Programming ⛄

Includes a Fee

  • 12/3: Introduction to Youth Tennis
  • 12/8: Girls Lacrosse Skills and Drills
  • 12/8: Water Fitness
  • 12/10: Girls Soccer Training
  • 12/10: Deck the Halls- Ornament Decorating Event
  • 12/14: Tot-Soccer
  • 12/20: Fundamentals of Volleyball Clinic
  • 12/20: SPR Soccer (Session One)
  • 12/21: Highlander Softball Clinic

Free Programs

  • 12/3: Teen Holiday Art Workshops
  • 12/11: Teen Pick-Up Basketball
  • 12/20: Intramural Soccer

Programs Ending in December

The following dates describe expected program endings, but are still available for registration.


  • Water Fitness (WED until 12/3)
  • Adult Zumba (WED until 12/3)
  • Intramural Volleyball (SAT until 12/13)
  • Men's Basketball B-League (WED until 12/17)
  • Over 35 Basketball (WED until 12/17)
  • Women's Pick-Up Basketball (WED until 12/17)
  • Teen Holiday Art Workshops (WED until 12/17)
  • Teen Pick-Up Basketball (TH until 12/18)
  • Men's Basketball A-League (T/TH until 12/18)
  • Tot-Time Toddler Program (M-TH until 12/18)
All MyRec Programs

December Sports Updates December Sports Updates

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Who is winning the Intramural Volleyball Championships?

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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Event Information
Ornament Decorating

Tis the season for creativity, cheer, and a little sparkle! Have a holly-jolly evening with us to design and decorate your very own holiday ornaments to hang proudly on the tree. We’ll keep the festive energy going with holiday tunes and seasonal treats to enjoy!

When?
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, 06:00 PM
Where?
Tufts Administration Building, Holland Street, Somerville, MA, USA
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Event Information
Letters to Tomorrow - Time Capsule Event

Interested in making a time capsule that you can bury and keep forever? Join us with some of your personal keepsakes, newspaper articles, letters to your future self, photos, and even some artwork that you want to hold onto forever! Decorate your own box, bury it, and find it when you're older to remember something!

When?
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026, 06:00 PM
Where?
Tufts Administration Building, Somerville, MA, USA
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Event Information
Spread the Love - Cookie Decorating

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet night of creativity and cookies! Decorate your own while writing cards to your loved ones. Get ready for an evening filled with treats, music, and heart-warming fun!

When?
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026, 06:00 PM
Where?
Tufts Administration Building, Somerville, MA, USA
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KIDDIE CORNER KIDDIE CORNER

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Tot of the Month!

As our Tot-Time Preschool will close towards the end of this month until the start of our second session, we wanted to recognize our last Tot of the Month for the 2025 season!


Welcome ZJ! ZJ is a bubbly, kind, and enthusiastic learner who brightens everyone's day. She's an amazing listener, always excited to help Mr. Ryan and Ms. Bella, and she loves greeting her friends with a big smile. We're so proud of her curiosity, kindness, and positive energy!

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Thanksgiving Music Activity

🎵 Students were able to color paper bags filled with corn in order to make their own maracas!

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Our Thankful Tree

🤎 Students were able to write down and express what they were thankful for this season!

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Turkey Coloring Activity

🎨 Students were able to decorate their own turkeys in disguise! As seen above, "I am not a turkey, I am a crocodile!"

TEEN CORNER TEEN CORNER

Teen Program Membership is OUT NOW for registration!

Membership is free for Somerville Teens who are in Grades 7-12, and either live in and/or attend a Somerville Public School. Membership registration opens September 1 and runs until August 31, 2026.


Click on the image below for more details on how to register!

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New Drop-In Programming Policy

Drop-in access is available only for teens who:

  • Are registered for a Teen Program Membership
  • Have guardian approval for drop-in participation (selected "YES" during membership registration)
  • ** Programs that allow drop-ins will be clearly labeled on the program flyer and MyRec posting, if a program posting includes "separate registration is required" you must register for that individual program**

Need Help Registering?

Contact our Teen Program Coordinator, Brooke, at bmetivier@somervillema.gov!

Include...

  1. Parent / Guardian Name
  2. Program or Membership Name
  3. Teen's First and Last Name

to receive a confirmation email with additional steps.

Teen Program Calendar

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=somervillerecteens@gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

the SPLASH ZONE 🏊 the SPLASH ZONE 🏊

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Winter Break Pool Hours

12/22:

3:00pm-7:00pm: High School Swim Meet

7:00pm-8:00pm: Adult lap swim / Family Swim / Water fitness

12/23:

3:00pm-5:00pm: High School Swim practice

5:00pm-8:00pm: Adult Lap Swim / Family Swim

12/24:

CLOSED

12/25:

CLOSED

12/26:

CLOSED

12/27:

9:00am-5:00pm: Adult lap Swim / Family Swim

12/28:

10:00am-2:00pm: Adult Lap Swim / Family Swim

12/29:

12:00pm-3:00pm: Adult Lap Swim / Family Swim

3:00pm-5:00pm: High School Swim Practice

5:00pm-8:00pm: Adult Lap Swim / Family Swim

12/30:

12:00pm-3:00pm: Adult Lap Swim / Family Swim

3:00pm-5:00pm: High School Swim Practice

5:00pm-8:00pm: Adult Lap Swim / Family Swim

12/31:

CLOSED

1/1:

CLOSED

1/2:

CLOSED

1/3:

9:00am-5:00pm: Adult lap Swim / Family Swim

1/4:

10:00am-2:00pm: Adult Lap Swim / Family Swim

November 2025 News November 2025 News

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Girls in Sports Day 2025! 🎀

This November, we celebrated our second annual Girls and Women in Sports Day! Somerville Parks and Recreation staff, along with 30 Somerville High School athletes, hosted 98 young athletes for a fun-filled day of learning, teamwork, and play! Participants had the chance to explore a variety of sports — including volleyball, tennis, basketball, street hockey, flag football, lacrosse, softball, and soccer — all in a supportive and empowering environment.
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Adult Softball Champions- Advance Tire! 🚗

Congratulations to our 2025 Fall Adult Softball League Champions, Advance Tire! This season had great competition, and we are happy to have you as our winners this season!
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Teen Volunteer Program x Council on Aging 🧁

We wrapped up our 2025 Teen Volunteer Program by decorating the Council on Aging Room for them to enjoy at their Thursday Morning BINGO. Teens packaged blueberry muffins that seniors enjoyed with their morning coffee. The teen group worked together to write up a letter that seniors could read Thursday morning to tell them a bit about our program, who they are, and wish them luck on their BINGO games.
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Adaptive Night Out 👾

Somerville Parks and Recreation is sending a huge thank you to Ultimate Mobile Gaming for joining us for our last Adaptive Night Out of the year! UMG is a mobile video game theater truck that was able to drive to the Healey School where our adaptive participants were able to experience a whole new world in a mobile truck. The participants had an amazing time, and we are excited to host again in the 2026 year!
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Tot-Time Thanksgiving Party! 🦃

Our Tots celebrated the Thanksgiving season with a holiday party full of sweet treats, learning about the importance of Thanksgiving, and lot of music and arts and crafts!

Quick Links Quick Links

Create Account
Program Coordinator Contact Information
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Pool Membership
Translated Spring / Summer Guides
Fee Waiver Form

FAQs FAQs

Who can I contact with more questions?


With further questions or inquiries, especially involving account access, registrations, reservations, and other purchases in the system, please reach out to esaez@somervillema.gov.


Do you supply scholarships or payment plans?


Most Somerville Parks and Recreation programs, classes, and activities require a registration fee to help cover program costs. The city offers waive fees to make these programs available and affordable for all Somerville residents. To read more on eligibility, restrictions, and instructions, please CLICK HERE for a list of our fee waivers provided in multiple languages.


How do I register for an activity?


  1. Log in to your account. If you do not have one Create a New Account.
  2. Click on the Register icon at the top your account or click the Register from the navigation bar and select a program of interest.
  3. Click "Register Now" or "Register (selected member)" next to the desired activity.
  4. Check the box next to the names of the members you are registering or, when applicable, choose the option that best fits your desired registration for a single member.
  5. If available and seats are full, check the box next to the names of any members you wish to waitlist.
  6. Click Check Out to view the cart and items within it.
  7. Once added to the cart you will get options to "Return to the Program," "Continue Shopping," (if you need to add other items to the cart) or "Check Out" if you are ready to process.
  8. Click Check Out to review your shopping cart, then Continue to move forward with your order.
  9. Choose Check Out Online (when available) or Create a Pre-Registration Form (if available) and follow the steps.

Previous Newsletters Previous Newsletters

  • November 2025
  • October 2025
  • September 2025
  • August 2025
  • July 2025
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👋 Would you like to learn more about the Parks and Recreation department? Please reach out to us at esaez@somervillema.gov or ParksRec@somervillema.gov!

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