Christmas
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CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS 2009
WORKSHOP FOR 3-5 YRS:
Friday, Dec. 4 10-11am Fee: $10
or 1-2pm
Come make some yummy treats and holiday decorations!
ORNAMENTS!
We'll make decorations and ornaments!
5-8 yrs: Sat. Dec. 5 9-10:30am Fee: $12
9-13 yrs: Sat. Dec 5 11:30am-1pm Fee: $14
GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP!
Come decorate a gingerbread house!
9-13 yrs: Sat. Dec 5 2-4:30pm Fee: $25
Class size is extremely limited. Please register early!
COOKIES, COOKIES, COOKIES!
Come make holiday cookies to share and enjoy!
5-8 yrs: Sat. Dec 12 9-10:30am Fee: $12
9-13 yrs: Sat. Dec 12 11:30am-1pm Fee: $14
Please register for all classes in advance by calling the Naugatuck Park Dept. at 1-203-720-7043 or 720-7044.
No walk-in registrations will be accepted on day of event!

NAUGATUCK PARK & REC WINTER CRAFTS & COOKING
*CHILD MAY REGISTER FOR AS MANY OF THE DATES LISTED AS DESIRED.
*REGISTRATION IS LIMITED, SO SIGN UP EARLY!
***Classes Begin November 30, 2009***

*Class 1 - Cooking for 3-5 Yr. Olds - Mondays 1-2 Pm Fee: $11 Per Class
Dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11, 1/25
*Class 2 - Cooking for 3-5 Yr. Olds -Tuesdays 10-11am Fee: $11 Per Class
Dates: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
**Children will prepare snacks and treats. They will measure, mix and create their own goodies. This class is a lot of fun and quite messy, too!! Parents are always welcome!!
*Class 3 - Intermediate Cooking Class (Ages 9 & Up) Fee: $14 Per Class
Mondays 4-5:30 Pm Dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11, 1/25
*Class 4- Intermediate Cooking Class (Ages 9 & Up) Fee: $14 Per Class
Tuesdays 4-5:30 Pm Dates: 12/1, 12/15, 1/5, 1/8(Fri.), 1/19, 1/26
**This class will prepare complete meals weekly, using all food groups.
We practice cutting, measuring and other food preparation/cooking skills.
*Class 5 & 6 - Arts and Crafts for 3-5 Yr. Olds Fee: $7 Per Class
Dates: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27
Class 5 - Wednesdays – 10-11am
Class 6 - Wednesdays - 1-2 Pm
**Young children love painting, gluing and creating! We will paint in each class. We
will count, identify and shapes and mix colors, and work with scissors. Parents are
always welcome!!
*Class 7 - Arts and Crafts for 5-10 Yr. Olds Fee: $7 Per Class
Wednesdays – 4:15-5:15 Pm Dates: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27
**Children will make crafts using different craft medium. Examples include clay, paper
mache, foam, paint, paper, etc. We also paint and discuss styles of art in each class.
***************** Please note new time!*************
*Class 8 - Beginning Cooking Class (Ages 5-8) Fee: $12 Per Class
Thursdays – 4:15-5:15 Pm Dates: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28
**Children will learn skills such as measuring, cutting, mixing, etc. while preparing
snacks, desserts, and appetizers.
***************** Please note new time!*************
**Classes will be held at the Park & Recreation Dept., 258 Rubber Ave.
**There will be no classes December 20, 2009-January 3, 2010 & January 18, 2010.
**Please register in advance by coming down or calling our office
at (203)720-7043 or 720-7044.
**Classes will be canceled and rescheduled in event of inclement weather, school
cancellations, delays or early dismissal due to weather.
**Payment for classes must be made before the first class.
**Please call our office if you have any questions.
*Check us out at www.naugatuck-ct.gov departments/park & recreation for ongoing
programs and events.
A LETTER TO SANTA
DROP SANTA’S LETTER OFF AT THE NAUGATUCK PARK DEPT., 258 RUBBER AVE., NAUGATUCK BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9 AND DECEMBER 10, 2009.
BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS!!
CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTOS!
OUR PHOTOGRAPHER MARYANNE HEALY WILL BE AT
SANTA’S VILLAGE, 258 RUBBER AVE., DECEMBER 6, 2009 FROM 12-5PM FOR PICTURES WITH SANTA. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTO DONE.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA ARE: $5 FOR 4X6 OR 4 WALLETS
$12 FOR 8X10
$7 FOR 5X7
$10 FOR DISC-$5 WITH ANY PHOTO PURCHASE

NAUGATUCK PARK AND RECREATION
2009 HOLIDAY EVENTS

SANTA'S VILLAGE AT THE PARK DEPARTMENT
DECEMBER 11 - 13 & 17 - 23, 2009
FRI. DECEMBER 11 5:30-7:30 P.M.
SAT. DECEMBER 12 5:30-7:30 P.M.
SUN. DECEMBER 13 5:30-7:30 P.M.
THU. DECEMBER 17 5:30-7:30 P.M.
FRI. DECEMBER 18 5:30-7:30 P.M.
SAT. DECEMBER 19 5:30-7:30 PM
SUN. DECEMBER 20 5:30-7:30 PM
MON. DECEMBER 21 5:30-7:30 P.M.
TUE. DECEMBER 22 5:30-7:30 P.M.
WED. DECEMBER 23 5:30-7:30 PM
ADMISSION IS A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE FOOD BANK, IF POSSIBLE.
THERE WILL BE A BOX FOR TOYS FOR KIDS AT THE VILLAGE FOR UNWRAPPED NEW TOY DONATIONS.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA WILL BE AVAILABLE OR BRING YOUR OWN CAMERA!
FREE HOT CHOCOLATE, COFFEE AND CIDER WILL BE AVAILABLE!
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME TO HELP KEEP OUR HOLIDAY VILLAGES AND EVENTS OPEN!
NAUGATUCK ORNAMENTS
DUE TO LOSS OF FUNDING, WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ORNAMENTS THIS YEAR. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF ORNAMENTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS AVAILABLE AT THE PARK DEPARTMENT. 2008’S SANTA ORNAMENT WAS MADE BY WOODBURY PEWTER COMPANY, WOODBURY, CT. EACH ORNAMENT IS DATED AND COMES BOXED WITH A RIBBON HANGER. ORNAMENTS ARE $8. WE ALSO HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF OUR PLATE ORNAMENTS LEFT FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. THEY CAN BE PURCHASED FOR $5 EACH, 2 FOR 9$, 3 FOR $12.
6th ANNUAL HOLIDAY KICKOFF!!
JOIN US ON THE GREEN DECEMBER 5, 2009, FROM 5 - 8 P.M. (RAINDATE 12/6/09)
HAYRIDES!
COME WELCOME SANTA!
BRING AN ORNAMENT TO DECORATE THE TOWN TREE!
Luminary Booth by BSA Troop 102
JOIN
THE NHS CHAMBER SINGERS AND BRASS ENSEMBLE

CAROLING FROM 5-5:45 PM
HOT CHOCOLATE, SNACKS, COFFEE AVAILABLE!
D.J. PLAYING HOLIDAY MUSIC!! BONFIRE!!
WALK DOWN CHURCH STREET AND SEE THE WINDOWS AND DECORATIONS!
RUDOLPH AND FROSTY WILL MAKE A SPECIAL APPEARANCE!!
**MARYANNE HEALY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TAKE PICTURES WITH SANTA. PHOTOS CAN BE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY, OR FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS**
THERE IS NO ADMISSION FOR THIS EVENT, BUT PLEASE REMEMBER A NON-PERISHABLE DONATION FOR THE FOOD BANK!!
TOYS FOR KIDS!
THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARE COLLECTING GIFTS FOR TOYS FOR KIDS. COLLECTION WILL BE TAKEN ALL DAY DECEMBER 5, 2009 AT THE GREEN AND DURING OUR HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. PLEASE BRING A NEW UNWRAPPED TOY!!**
FESTIVAL OF TREES!
THE UNITED WAY IS HOSTING THE FESTIVAL OF TREES AT NAUGATUCK SAVINGS BANK, 87 CHURCH ST, BEGINNING DECEMBER 4, 2009. THE BANK WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009 FROM 4-9 PM.
PLEASE COME AND SEE THE BEAUTIFUL TREES ON DISPLAY!
MILITARY TREE
ON DECEMBER 5, 2009, IN ADDITION TO NAUGATUCK’S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE ON THE GREEN, WE ARE DECORATING A TREE ON THE GAZEBO DEDICATED TO OUR MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY SERVING AT HOME OR ABROAD. ANY FAMILY MEMBER, VETERAN OR GRATEFUL CITIZEN MAY COME DOWN TO THE GREEN AT ANYTIME AND HANG AN ORNAMENT ON THE TREE TO HONOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN.