Wall Recreation offers many programs, events this fall
Residents of Wall Township need not fear a boring fall season: the Wall Recreation Department is offering multiple programs and events to satisfy anyones interests.
Edward Grill, Walls recreation coordinator, said he is very excited about all the programs being offered this fall.
"Fall tennis is one of the biggest programs we have," he said, but noted that with over 700 participants each year, the basketball program is the most popular.
"Hopefully the Sidewalk Seniors program will have great numbers this fall," Mr. Grill said. The program, which started about a year ago along with Senior Yoga, allows senior citizens to meet and walk together around the grounds of the Municipal Building together.
Mr. Grill also said he is particularly excited to offer the second annual Mommy-Son Dinner Dance on Nov. 20. "We sell out every year," he said, and the waiting list last year filled up quickly, as well over 50 people signed up in case of cancellations. Mr. Grill urged residents to sign up "as soon as possible" for the dinner dance. He expects the event to fill up within the next two weeks.
The multiple programs slated to occur offer something for everyone. Mr. Grill said, "I expect the fall season to be a great success."
The Wall Recreation Department has announced that the following fall programs are now available for registration:
Fall Basketball is a program for boys and girls in grades three through nine. The divisions will be divided into grades three and four, five and six, and seven, eight and nine. Practices will begin the week of Nov. 2 and games will begin Dec. 5. The deadline to register is Oct. 1 or whenever teams are full, whichever comes first.
The fee is $65 for the first child and $55 for each additional child. There is an "early bird special" and registrations received before Sept. 30 will be discounted by $10.
Ballet classes are being offered for children ages 3 to 5 on Wednesdays from Sept. 9 to Oct. 14. This six-week program will be held on the lower level of the Municipal Building from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The fee is $48 for residents and $58 for non-residents.
Senior Yoga is a six-week program which will be held on Thursdays from Sept. 10 to Oct. 15. Classes will be held on the lower level of the Municipal Building from 10 to 11 a.m. The fee is $5 for Wall and Belmar residents and $15 for all other non-residents.
Yoga and You is a six-week program for adults which will be held on Mondays from Sept. 14 to Oct. 26. Classes will be held on the lower level of the Municipal Building from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The fee is $55 for residents and $65 for non-residents.
Yoga Tone is a six-week program for adults which will be held on Mondays and, or, Thursdays from Sept. 21 to Nov. 5. Classes will be held on the lower level of the Municipal Building from 7 to 8 p.m. The fee is $45 for residents and $55 for non-residents.
An eight-week martial arts program is being offered for children ages 3 to 10 on the lower level of the Municipal Building. Mini Martial Arts, for ages 3 to 5, will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 24, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. for beginners and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. for advanced students. The fee is $65 for residents and $75 for non-residents.
Martial Arts, for ages 6 to 10, will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. The fee is $160 for residents and $170 for non-residents.
Sidewalk Seniors is a free program offered to Wall residents on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 22. Seniors will meet the leader in the courtyard off the Municipal Building at 9 a.m. to walk the grounds of the Municipal Complex and the surrounding area.
Parent/Child Martial Arts is a six-week program for parents and children ages six and up. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, Sept. 23 to Nov. 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. on the lower level of the Municipal Building. The total fee for one parent and one child is $99 for residents and $109 for non-residents.
Fall Tennis is a six-week beginner/intermediate program held at Orchard Park Tennis Courts in Wall Township. Children ages 7 to 10 will take lessons on Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 23 to Oct. 30 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Children ages 11 to 14 will take lessons on Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 23 to Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Lessons are also available for adults on Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 21 to Oct. 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The fee is $70 for residents and $80 for non-residents.
Tiny Tots Music is a Mommy and Me program for children ages infant through 5-years old. Classes will be held on Thursdays, Sept. 24 to Oct. 29 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. on the lower level of the Municipal Building. The fee for residents is $49 for one child and $88 for two children. Non-resident fee is $59 for one child and $108 for two children.
Paint-Paste and Pour is a Mommy and Me program for children ages 2 to 5. Class choices are Thursdays, Sept. 24 to Nov. 12 at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. or Fridays, Sept. 25 to Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. The fee for residents is $80 for one child and $150 for two children. Non-resident fee is $90 for one child and $170 for two children. All classes are held on the lower level of the Municipal Building.
Great Impressionism for Aspiring Young Artists is a fine arts program for children in grades one to six. The four-week series will be held on Thursdays from Sept. 24 to Oct. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. All classes are held on the lower level of the Municipal Building. The fee is $88 for residents and $108 for non-residents.
Wall Recreation is sponsoring two trips this fall. A Day in New York City is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8. The bus will leave the Wall Municipal Complex at 8 a.m. and will drop passengers off at Times Square to spend the day as they choose. Passengers will depart from Times Square at 4 p.m. to return to the Municipal Complex. The fee for A Day in New York City is $20 per person.
Wall Recreation presents its second annual Mommy-Son Dinner Dance, for sons in kindergarten through sixth grade, which will feature a popular dee jay and a professional photographer.
All mommies and their sons will receive a framed photograph to take home, and boys will receive a complimentary gift when they arrive. Wall Recreation asks everyone to dress to impress: mommies are asked to wear dresses and sons are asked to wear suits and ties. There will be a buffet and dessert table.
The event is scheduled for Nov. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Our House, a banquet facility located at 420 Adelphia Road in Farmingdale. The fee is $40 for adults and $25 for children; it is recommended to sign up early, because the event sells out quickly.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1. The bus will leave the Wall Municipal Complex at 8:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. The fee for the 2 p.m. show and round trip transportation is $84 per person. Lunch is not included.
Please visit the Wall Recreation Web site at www.wallnj.com for flyers or stop by the office Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please call 732-449-8444, ext. 251 with questions.