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Wednesday January 7, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:25 PM	RoboPets - RoboPets RoboPets Dates: Wednesdays, January 7-February 11 (Snow Date: 2/25) (No Class 2/4)Time: 3:15-4:25pmWho: Grades K-2Fee: $125 (5 wks) Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: SnapologyIn this class, kids will dive into robotics by building playful animal robots and coding their movements with simple, icon-based programs. They’ll explore creativity, engineering, and problem-solving—bringing their favorite creatures to life at Snapology! *The Recreation Director or Instructor will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive - Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - InclusiveDates: Wednesdays (12 Weeks) October 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14, 21Time: 6:00-8:00pmWho: Ages 18 & UpFee: FREELocation: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetDo you love acting but don’t enjoy heavy memorization? Do you have a lifetime of experiences, stories, or favorite shows to draw from? Are you curious about history or drawn to comedy? If so, this workshop is for you! Explore the art of Early Commedia dell’Arte, a 16th -century Italian style of theater that relies on improvisation and natural reactions. Rehearsals with fellow actors using newly translated manuscripts including one that hasn’t been performed in over 400 years! Create and perform a 450-year-old-play brought to life in fresh ways at every performance. Share your work with the community through multiple public performances in March 2026. No theater experience required – just curiosity and a sense of fun! Transportation is available for Carlisle residents via our wheelchair-accessible van. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.

Thursday January 8, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids' Test Kitchen Kids’ Test Kitchen Dates: Thursdays, January 8-February 12 (Snow Date: 2/26) Time: 3:15-4:15pm Who: Grades 1-5 Fee: $215 (6 Wks) Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Kids’ Test Kitchen Staff Parents report that kids come home from Kids’ Test Kitchen EXCITED about fresh ingredients and new recipes! Reluctant eaters learn that food is safe and fun! And everyone practices essential life skills like teamwork, time management, patience, along with the obvious skills like slicing, measuring, and cooking! On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen’s enthusiastic Facilitators get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own. Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications will be required to complete our diet modification form before the first class. Let us know about your student https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Monday January 12, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Zumba Fitness - Take the Work out of your Workout! - Zumba - Session III Zumba® Fitness – Take the Work out of your Workout! Dates: Mondays Session III: January 5-February 9 (Snow Date: 2/23) (No Class 1/19) Session IV: March 2-30 (Make-up 4/6) Session V: April 13-May 18 (No Class 4/20) Time: 5:00-6:00pm Who: Ages 18+ Fee: $50 (5 Classes)Instructor: Donna Johnson Location: Session III & IV: Brick Building, 97 School Street Session V: Exercise Room, Carlisle School Ditch the workout. Join the party! Zumba® is a dance-based fitness program that provides a great cardio workout set to fun, motivating Latin and international music. This one-hour class will mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves to stretch, sculpt, and tone your muscles while efficiently burning calories. The class is appropriate for all fitness levels. No previous dance or Zumba® experience is required. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. With Zumba®, working out has never been so fun! Once you register, the instructor will send an invitation via email.

Tuesday January 13, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	An Art Afternoon - Early Release Day - An Art Afternoon - Early Release Day An Art Afternoon – Early Release Day Dates: Tuesdays, January 13Time: 12:30-3:00pm Who: Grades 1-5 Fee: $50 Location: Brick Building, Carlisle Instructor: Sarah Scoville During the afternoon of the early release day, the students will have fun making art with the theme of animals. They will both paint and sculpt different critters. Please pack a Nut Free Lunch, Snack and Drink. *The Recreation Director or Instructor will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Write and Submit a Short Story in Four Weeks - Write and Submit a Short Story in Four Weeks Write and Submit a Short Story in 4 WeeksDates: Tuesdays, January 6-27Time: 7:00-8:30pmWho: Ages 18+Fee: $100 per person Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Jenn BouchardWriters of all levels – including novices – are welcome. Classes will be geared toward short fiction and creative non fiction. You will learn about the craft of writing and editing short pieces as well as how to submit them to literary magazines. Insight into the current publishing industry will also be given from an award-winning local author.

Wednesday January 14, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:25 PM	RoboPets - RoboPets RoboPets Dates: Wednesdays, January 7-February 11 (Snow Date: 2/25) (No Class 2/4)Time: 3:15-4:25pmWho: Grades K-2Fee: $125 (5 wks) Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: SnapologyIn this class, kids will dive into robotics by building playful animal robots and coding their movements with simple, icon-based programs. They’ll explore creativity, engineering, and problem-solving—bringing their favorite creatures to life at Snapology! *The Recreation Director or Instructor will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Creative Writing for Kids - Creative Writing for Kids Creative Writing for KidsDates: Wednesdays, January 14-February 25 (No Class 1/21 & 2/18)Time: 5:00-6:15pmWho: Ages 8-11Fee: $225 (6 Wks)Location: Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Chevahn BrownGive your young storyteller a space to imagine, explore, and create. In this six-week workshop, students will learn the basics of building a story—character, setting, dialogue, and conflict - through fun activities, guided prompts, and collaborative discussion.Each week offers a new doorway into storytelling. Kids will experiment with different genres, practice reading their work aloud, and learn simple tools for turning ideas into clear, confident writing. No experience needed - just curiosity and a love of stories.We’ll Cover: Creating memorable characters Building vivid settings and worlds Crafting strong story beginnings Dialogue and voice Plot and structure basics Sharing work in a supportive group By the end, students will leave with a handful of mini-stories and a stronger sense of their own creative voice.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive - Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - InclusiveDates: Wednesdays (12 Weeks) October 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14, 21Time: 6:00-8:00pmWho: Ages 18 & UpFee: FREELocation: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetDo you love acting but don’t enjoy heavy memorization? Do you have a lifetime of experiences, stories, or favorite shows to draw from? Are you curious about history or drawn to comedy? If so, this workshop is for you! Explore the art of Early Commedia dell’Arte, a 16th -century Italian style of theater that relies on improvisation and natural reactions. Rehearsals with fellow actors using newly translated manuscripts including one that hasn’t been performed in over 400 years! Create and perform a 450-year-old-play brought to life in fresh ways at every performance. Share your work with the community through multiple public performances in March 2026. No theater experience required – just curiosity and a sense of fun! Transportation is available for Carlisle residents via our wheelchair-accessible van. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.

Thursday January 15, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids' Test Kitchen Kids’ Test Kitchen Dates: Thursdays, January 8-February 12 (Snow Date: 2/26) Time: 3:15-4:15pm Who: Grades 1-5 Fee: $215 (6 Wks) Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Kids’ Test Kitchen Staff Parents report that kids come home from Kids’ Test Kitchen EXCITED about fresh ingredients and new recipes! Reluctant eaters learn that food is safe and fun! And everyone practices essential life skills like teamwork, time management, patience, along with the obvious skills like slicing, measuring, and cooking! On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen’s enthusiastic Facilitators get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own. Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications will be required to complete our diet modification form before the first class. Let us know about your student https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Tuesday January 20, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Body Mind Fitness - Body Mind Fitness - Session I Body Mind FitnessDates: Tuesdays Session I: January 20-February 10 Session II: March 3-31 (No Class 3/17) Session III: May 19-June 9Time: 11:00am-NoonWho: Ages 18-79 (must be able to get up and down for mat work)Fee: $80 per session (4 Wks)Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Shirley Lynch, OT, LMT, Aston Fitness InstructorLearn a gentle and effective fitness routine, based on principles of natural movement, designed to loosen, stretch, balance and tone your whole body. Each class begins with movements to release habitual tension and improve posture before adding exercises that build upper and lower body strength. This sequenced approach avoids “toning in” or reinforcing poor postural habits that can contribute to repetitive strain, wear on your joints, and discomfort or pain. Exercises will engage your natural ability to recycle the forces of gravity to reclaim balanced postural alignment, tone your core, put spring back in your step, and live in your body more comfortably. Each class includes movement applications for daily activities in order to sustain the benefits. We will be standing, seated, and on the floor. Please bring a yoga mat and a bath-size towel to class. Shirley Lynch, MS, OT, LMT, Certified Aston Practitioner™, is an occupational therapist and massage therapist in private practice in West Concord MA offering manual therapy, movement education and fitness. For more information contact Shirley at shirleylynch44@gmail.com

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Art Adventures - Art Adventures - Session I Art Adventures Dates: Tuesdays, Session I: January 20-February 24 (Snow Date: 3/3) Session II: April 7-May 12 (No Class 4/21)Time: 3:15-4:30pm Who: Grades 1-5 Fee: $185 (5 wks) Location: Brick Building, Carlisle Instructor: Sarah Scoville In Art Adventures children will explore various art techniques. They will draw one class, paint the next, and then build with paper mache the following week. *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Write and Submit a Short Story in Four Weeks - Write and Submit a Short Story in Four Weeks Write and Submit a Short Story in 4 WeeksDates: Tuesdays, January 6-27Time: 7:00-8:30pmWho: Ages 18+Fee: $100 per person Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Jenn BouchardWriters of all levels – including novices – are welcome. Classes will be geared toward short fiction and creative non fiction. You will learn about the craft of writing and editing short pieces as well as how to submit them to literary magazines. Insight into the current publishing industry will also be given from an award-winning local author.

Wednesday January 21, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:25 PM	RoboPets - RoboPets RoboPets Dates: Wednesdays, January 7-February 11 (Snow Date: 2/25) (No Class 2/4)Time: 3:15-4:25pmWho: Grades K-2Fee: $125 (5 wks) Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: SnapologyIn this class, kids will dive into robotics by building playful animal robots and coding their movements with simple, icon-based programs. They’ll explore creativity, engineering, and problem-solving—bringing their favorite creatures to life at Snapology! *The Recreation Director or Instructor will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive - Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - InclusiveDates: Wednesdays (12 Weeks) October 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14, 21Time: 6:00-8:00pmWho: Ages 18 & UpFee: FREELocation: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetDo you love acting but don’t enjoy heavy memorization? Do you have a lifetime of experiences, stories, or favorite shows to draw from? Are you curious about history or drawn to comedy? If so, this workshop is for you! Explore the art of Early Commedia dell’Arte, a 16th -century Italian style of theater that relies on improvisation and natural reactions. Rehearsals with fellow actors using newly translated manuscripts including one that hasn’t been performed in over 400 years! Create and perform a 450-year-old-play brought to life in fresh ways at every performance. Share your work with the community through multiple public performances in March 2026. No theater experience required – just curiosity and a sense of fun! Transportation is available for Carlisle residents via our wheelchair-accessible van. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.

Thursday January 22, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Art of Ribbon Stitchery for Adults - Art of Ribbon Stitchery - Session I Art of Ribbon Stitchery for Adults Dates: Session I: Thursdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 12 (Snow Date 2/26) Session II: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 26, April 2 (No Class 3/19) Session III: Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 (Make-Up 4/1) Session IV: Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 29, May 6 (No Class 4/22) Time: Session I & II: 10:00am-12:30pm Session III & IV: 6:00-8:30pm Who: Age 18+ youngest age Fee: $130 (4 Wks)* Location: The Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Mary Shey, Shen Shey, Gongjia Xing Learn the Art of Ribbon Stitchery, an ancient form of art decor with colorful ribbons in lieu of pallet and paint brush. Today, there is a new interest in quilting and fabric stores in the Art of Ribbon Stitchery. Instead of using a paintbrush and pallet to make art décor, people are using Ribbon Embroidery Kits and their fingers to make beautiful and 3-dimensional & personalized gifts. *Additional materials fee of $24 due on the first day of class. See https://msribbonstitchery.com

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids' Test Kitchen Kids’ Test Kitchen Dates: Thursdays, January 8-February 12 (Snow Date: 2/26) Time: 3:15-4:15pm Who: Grades 1-5 Fee: $215 (6 Wks) Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Kids’ Test Kitchen Staff Parents report that kids come home from Kids’ Test Kitchen EXCITED about fresh ingredients and new recipes! Reluctant eaters learn that food is safe and fun! And everyone practices essential life skills like teamwork, time management, patience, along with the obvious skills like slicing, measuring, and cooking! On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen’s enthusiastic Facilitators get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own. Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications will be required to complete our diet modification form before the first class. Let us know about your student https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Monday January 26, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Zumba Fitness - Take the Work out of your Workout! - Zumba - Session III Zumba® Fitness – Take the Work out of your Workout! Dates: Mondays Session III: January 5-February 9 (Snow Date: 2/23) (No Class 1/19) Session IV: March 2-30 (Make-up 4/6) Session V: April 13-May 18 (No Class 4/20) Time: 5:00-6:00pm Who: Ages 18+ Fee: $50 (5 Classes)Instructor: Donna Johnson Location: Session III & IV: Brick Building, 97 School Street Session V: Exercise Room, Carlisle School Ditch the workout. Join the party! Zumba® is a dance-based fitness program that provides a great cardio workout set to fun, motivating Latin and international music. This one-hour class will mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves to stretch, sculpt, and tone your muscles while efficiently burning calories. The class is appropriate for all fitness levels. No previous dance or Zumba® experience is required. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. With Zumba®, working out has never been so fun! Once you register, the instructor will send an invitation via email.

Tuesday January 27, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Body Mind Fitness - Body Mind Fitness - Session I Body Mind FitnessDates: Tuesdays Session I: January 20-February 10 Session II: March 3-31 (No Class 3/17) Session III: May 19-June 9Time: 11:00am-NoonWho: Ages 18-79 (must be able to get up and down for mat work)Fee: $80 per session (4 Wks)Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Shirley Lynch, OT, LMT, Aston Fitness InstructorLearn a gentle and effective fitness routine, based on principles of natural movement, designed to loosen, stretch, balance and tone your whole body. Each class begins with movements to release habitual tension and improve posture before adding exercises that build upper and lower body strength. This sequenced approach avoids “toning in” or reinforcing poor postural habits that can contribute to repetitive strain, wear on your joints, and discomfort or pain. Exercises will engage your natural ability to recycle the forces of gravity to reclaim balanced postural alignment, tone your core, put spring back in your step, and live in your body more comfortably. Each class includes movement applications for daily activities in order to sustain the benefits. We will be standing, seated, and on the floor. Please bring a yoga mat and a bath-size towel to class. Shirley Lynch, MS, OT, LMT, Certified Aston Practitioner™, is an occupational therapist and massage therapist in private practice in West Concord MA offering manual therapy, movement education and fitness. For more information contact Shirley at shirleylynch44@gmail.com

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Art Adventures - Art Adventures - Session I Art Adventures Dates: Tuesdays, Session I: January 20-February 24 (Snow Date: 3/3) Session II: April 7-May 12 (No Class 4/21)Time: 3:15-4:30pm Who: Grades 1-5 Fee: $185 (5 wks) Location: Brick Building, Carlisle Instructor: Sarah Scoville In Art Adventures children will explore various art techniques. They will draw one class, paint the next, and then build with paper mache the following week. *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Write and Submit a Short Story in Four Weeks - Write and Submit a Short Story in Four Weeks Write and Submit a Short Story in 4 WeeksDates: Tuesdays, January 6-27Time: 7:00-8:30pmWho: Ages 18+Fee: $100 per person Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Jenn BouchardWriters of all levels – including novices – are welcome. Classes will be geared toward short fiction and creative non fiction. You will learn about the craft of writing and editing short pieces as well as how to submit them to literary magazines. Insight into the current publishing industry will also be given from an award-winning local author.

Wednesday January 28, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:25 PM	RoboPets - RoboPets RoboPets Dates: Wednesdays, January 7-February 11 (Snow Date: 2/25) (No Class 2/4)Time: 3:15-4:25pmWho: Grades K-2Fee: $125 (5 wks) Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: SnapologyIn this class, kids will dive into robotics by building playful animal robots and coding their movements with simple, icon-based programs. They’ll explore creativity, engineering, and problem-solving—bringing their favorite creatures to life at Snapology! *The Recreation Director or Instructor will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM	Creative Writing for Kids - Creative Writing for Kids Creative Writing for KidsDates: Wednesdays, January 14-February 25 (No Class 1/21 & 2/18)Time: 5:00-6:15pmWho: Ages 8-11Fee: $225 (6 Wks)Location: Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Chevahn BrownGive your young storyteller a space to imagine, explore, and create. In this six-week workshop, students will learn the basics of building a story—character, setting, dialogue, and conflict - through fun activities, guided prompts, and collaborative discussion.Each week offers a new doorway into storytelling. Kids will experiment with different genres, practice reading their work aloud, and learn simple tools for turning ideas into clear, confident writing. No experience needed - just curiosity and a love of stories.We’ll Cover: Creating memorable characters Building vivid settings and worlds Crafting strong story beginnings Dialogue and voice Plot and structure basics Sharing work in a supportive group By the end, students will leave with a handful of mini-stories and a stronger sense of their own creative voice.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive - Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - InclusiveDates: Wednesdays (12 Weeks) October 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14, 21Time: 6:00-8:00pmWho: Ages 18 & UpFee: FREELocation: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetDo you love acting but don’t enjoy heavy memorization? Do you have a lifetime of experiences, stories, or favorite shows to draw from? Are you curious about history or drawn to comedy? If so, this workshop is for you! Explore the art of Early Commedia dell’Arte, a 16th -century Italian style of theater that relies on improvisation and natural reactions. Rehearsals with fellow actors using newly translated manuscripts including one that hasn’t been performed in over 400 years! Create and perform a 450-year-old-play brought to life in fresh ways at every performance. Share your work with the community through multiple public performances in March 2026. No theater experience required – just curiosity and a sense of fun! Transportation is available for Carlisle residents via our wheelchair-accessible van. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.

Thursday January 29, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Art of Ribbon Stitchery for Adults - Art of Ribbon Stitchery - Session I Art of Ribbon Stitchery for Adults Dates: Session I: Thursdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 12 (Snow Date 2/26) Session II: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 26, April 2 (No Class 3/19) Session III: Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 (Make-Up 4/1) Session IV: Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 29, May 6 (No Class 4/22) Time: Session I & II: 10:00am-12:30pm Session III & IV: 6:00-8:30pm Who: Age 18+ youngest age Fee: $130 (4 Wks)* Location: The Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Mary Shey, Shen Shey, Gongjia Xing Learn the Art of Ribbon Stitchery, an ancient form of art decor with colorful ribbons in lieu of pallet and paint brush. Today, there is a new interest in quilting and fabric stores in the Art of Ribbon Stitchery. Instead of using a paintbrush and pallet to make art décor, people are using Ribbon Embroidery Kits and their fingers to make beautiful and 3-dimensional & personalized gifts. *Additional materials fee of $24 due on the first day of class. See https://msribbonstitchery.com

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids' Test Kitchen Kids’ Test Kitchen Dates: Thursdays, January 8-February 12 (Snow Date: 2/26) Time: 3:15-4:15pm Who: Grades 1-5 Fee: $215 (6 Wks) Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Kids’ Test Kitchen Staff Parents report that kids come home from Kids’ Test Kitchen EXCITED about fresh ingredients and new recipes! Reluctant eaters learn that food is safe and fun! And everyone practices essential life skills like teamwork, time management, patience, along with the obvious skills like slicing, measuring, and cooking! On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen’s enthusiastic Facilitators get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own. Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications will be required to complete our diet modification form before the first class. Let us know about your student https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Monday February 2, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Zumba Fitness - Take the Work out of your Workout! - Zumba - Session III Zumba® Fitness – Take the Work out of your Workout! Dates: Mondays Session III: January 5-February 9 (Snow Date: 2/23) (No Class 1/19) Session IV: March 2-30 (Make-up 4/6) Session V: April 13-May 18 (No Class 4/20) Time: 5:00-6:00pm Who: Ages 18+ Fee: $50 (5 Classes)Instructor: Donna Johnson Location: Session III & IV: Brick Building, 97 School Street Session V: Exercise Room, Carlisle School Ditch the workout. Join the party! Zumba® is a dance-based fitness program that provides a great cardio workout set to fun, motivating Latin and international music. This one-hour class will mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves to stretch, sculpt, and tone your muscles while efficiently burning calories. The class is appropriate for all fitness levels. No previous dance or Zumba® experience is required. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. With Zumba®, working out has never been so fun! Once you register, the instructor will send an invitation via email.

Tuesday February 3, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Body Mind Fitness - Body Mind Fitness - Session I Body Mind FitnessDates: Tuesdays Session I: January 20-February 10 Session II: March 3-31 (No Class 3/17) Session III: May 19-June 9Time: 11:00am-NoonWho: Ages 18-79 (must be able to get up and down for mat work)Fee: $80 per session (4 Wks)Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Shirley Lynch, OT, LMT, Aston Fitness InstructorLearn a gentle and effective fitness routine, based on principles of natural movement, designed to loosen, stretch, balance and tone your whole body. Each class begins with movements to release habitual tension and improve posture before adding exercises that build upper and lower body strength. This sequenced approach avoids “toning in” or reinforcing poor postural habits that can contribute to repetitive strain, wear on your joints, and discomfort or pain. Exercises will engage your natural ability to recycle the forces of gravity to reclaim balanced postural alignment, tone your core, put spring back in your step, and live in your body more comfortably. Each class includes movement applications for daily activities in order to sustain the benefits. We will be standing, seated, and on the floor. Please bring a yoga mat and a bath-size towel to class. Shirley Lynch, MS, OT, LMT, Certified Aston Practitioner™, is an occupational therapist and massage therapist in private practice in West Concord MA offering manual therapy, movement education and fitness. For more information contact Shirley at shirleylynch44@gmail.com

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Art Adventures - Art Adventures - Session I Art Adventures Dates: Tuesdays, Session I: January 20-February 24 (Snow Date: 3/3) Session II: April 7-May 12 (No Class 4/21)Time: 3:15-4:30pm Who: Grades 1-5 Fee: $185 (5 wks) Location: Brick Building, Carlisle Instructor: Sarah Scoville In Art Adventures children will explore various art techniques. They will draw one class, paint the next, and then build with paper mache the following week. *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Wednesday February 4, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	SlimeTopia (Early Release Day) - SlimeTopia (Early Release Day) SlimeTopia Dates: Wednesday, February 4 (Early Release Day)Time: 12:30-3:00pmWho: Grades 1-5 Fee: $60 Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Challenge Island A total Slime Takeover!! By colossally popular demand comes this squishy, squashy, stretchy sequel to our bestselling slimetopia program. This time, the world is being taken over by slime! You and your STEAM Team will ooze with excitement as you visit countries across the globe making a different kind of slime at each destination. From Italian pizza slime to Antarctic penguin slime to Hawaiian lave slime to tons of other slippy, drippy, gooey, global slimes in between. Please pack a Nut Free Lunch, Snack and Drink. *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM	Creative Writing for Kids - Creative Writing for Kids Creative Writing for KidsDates: Wednesdays, January 14-February 25 (No Class 1/21 & 2/18)Time: 5:00-6:15pmWho: Ages 8-11Fee: $225 (6 Wks)Location: Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Chevahn BrownGive your young storyteller a space to imagine, explore, and create. In this six-week workshop, students will learn the basics of building a story—character, setting, dialogue, and conflict - through fun activities, guided prompts, and collaborative discussion.Each week offers a new doorway into storytelling. Kids will experiment with different genres, practice reading their work aloud, and learn simple tools for turning ideas into clear, confident writing. No experience needed - just curiosity and a love of stories.We’ll Cover: Creating memorable characters Building vivid settings and worlds Crafting strong story beginnings Dialogue and voice Plot and structure basics Sharing work in a supportive group By the end, students will leave with a handful of mini-stories and a stronger sense of their own creative voice.

Thursday February 5, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Art of Ribbon Stitchery for Adults - Art of Ribbon Stitchery - Session I Art of Ribbon Stitchery for Adults Dates: Session I: Thursdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 12 (Snow Date 2/26) Session II: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 26, April 2 (No Class 3/19) Session III: Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 (Make-Up 4/1) Session IV: Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 29, May 6 (No Class 4/22) Time: Session I & II: 10:00am-12:30pm Session III & IV: 6:00-8:30pm Who: Age 18+ youngest age Fee: $130 (4 Wks)* Location: The Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Mary Shey, Shen Shey, Gongjia Xing Learn the Art of Ribbon Stitchery, an ancient form of art decor with colorful ribbons in lieu of pallet and paint brush. Today, there is a new interest in quilting and fabric stores in the Art of Ribbon Stitchery. Instead of using a paintbrush and pallet to make art décor, people are using Ribbon Embroidery Kits and their fingers to make beautiful and 3-dimensional & personalized gifts. *Additional materials fee of $24 due on the first day of class. See https://msribbonstitchery.com

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids' Test Kitchen Kids’ Test Kitchen Dates: Thursdays, January 8-February 12 (Snow Date: 2/26) Time: 3:15-4:15pm Who: Grades 1-5 Fee: $215 (6 Wks) Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Kids’ Test Kitchen Staff Parents report that kids come home from Kids’ Test Kitchen EXCITED about fresh ingredients and new recipes! Reluctant eaters learn that food is safe and fun! And everyone practices essential life skills like teamwork, time management, patience, along with the obvious skills like slicing, measuring, and cooking! On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen’s enthusiastic Facilitators get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned! Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own. Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications will be required to complete our diet modification form before the first class. Let us know about your student https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.