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Saturday August 15, 2026
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Fitness with Dawn - Summer Session - Saturday Full Body Strength
Dawn is a mother of 2 teens, a full time educator of 25 + years and a dedicated fitness instructor. She is passionate about health and wellness and believes in a holistic and realistic approach to well-being. Dawn is on a journey to discovering the best version of herself, while helping others do the same along the way. She makes classes diverse, challenging and always offers a fun experience designed for all fitness levels. It is important to her that members feel welcome, comfortable and happy during all of her classes. Certificates Dawn holds:
AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America)
Les Mills Body Pump & Body Flow
Beachbody Insanity & Transform (STEP) Live
Jump Sport
Barre Above
Mindful Schools Certified Teacher
Email: ddcsug@gmail.com
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Rec Pass - Basketball
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Gym
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Circuit Training - Summer Session - Small Focused Group Weight Training
CIRCUIT TRAINING
This is a circuit training program and is open to all levels. An instructor will monitor and suggest appropriate lifting techniques. Classes are $20 for City of Middletown residents over the age of 60, discount will appear upon checkout.MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Circuit Training Room
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Wednesday September 2, 2026
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6:45 AM - 7:30 AM
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Fitness with Sherri - Pop up 9/2 and 9/9 - Get acquainted with Circuit
All styles of fitness as a group instructor.
Worked in group fitness over 30 years in Connecticut
Specializes in Step, Cycle, and Water fitness.
Favorite thing about group fitness, convincing someone they can do it.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Circuit Training Room
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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Water Fitness with Rikki - Pop Up 9/2 - Wednesday Water Fitness
Classes to include work with water weights and noodles. Classes geared for all ages and abilities.This class is $20 for City of Middletown Residents over 60.MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Pool
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6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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Nutmeg Dodgeball - Nutmeg Dodgeball 9/2
Connecticut's Premier Adult (18+) Dodgeball League, hosting Open Gyms, Social Leagues, and Tournaments! Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Season Schedule & Standings
More info: NutmegDodgeball.com
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Gym
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Zumba - Pop - ups 9/2 and 9/9 - Zumba
Zumba is exercise in disguise. Zumba is a dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements which create a dynamic, exciting workout. This class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique balance of cardio and muscle toning. You will use lightweight maraca-like toning sticks for some of the routines to enhance sense of rhythm and coordination, while toning target zones, including arms, core, and lower body. Dancers and non-dancers are welcome. Nieva Bogle
Certified Zumba InstructorChildren 9 and older may register to participate with a parent or guardian who is participating. To register in this type of situation, please call or email the office to help you. rec@middletownct.gov or 860-638-4500.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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Wednesday September 9, 2026
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6:45 AM - 7:30 AM
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Fitness with Sherri - Pop up 9/2 and 9/9 - Get acquainted with Circuit
All styles of fitness as a group instructor.
Worked in group fitness over 30 years in Connecticut
Specializes in Step, Cycle, and Water fitness.
Favorite thing about group fitness, convincing someone they can do it.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Circuit Training Room
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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Water Fitness with Rikki - Pop Up 9/9 - Wednesday Water Fitness
Classes to include work with water weights and noodles. Classes geared for all ages and abilities.This class is $20 for City of Middletown Residents over 60.MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Pool
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6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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Nutmeg Dodgeball - Nutmeg Dodgeball 9/9
Connecticut's Premier Adult (18+) Dodgeball League, hosting Open Gyms, Social Leagues, and Tournaments! Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Season Schedule & Standings
More info: NutmegDodgeball.com
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Gym
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Zumba - Pop - ups 9/2 and 9/9 - Zumba
Zumba is exercise in disguise. Zumba is a dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements which create a dynamic, exciting workout. This class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique balance of cardio and muscle toning. You will use lightweight maraca-like toning sticks for some of the routines to enhance sense of rhythm and coordination, while toning target zones, including arms, core, and lower body. Dancers and non-dancers are welcome. Nieva Bogle
Certified Zumba InstructorChildren 9 and older may register to participate with a parent or guardian who is participating. To register in this type of situation, please call or email the office to help you. rec@middletownct.gov or 860-638-4500.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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Thursday September 10, 2026
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6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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Yoga with Karen - Pop-ups 9/3 and 9/10 - Yoga with Karen
Karen Sevenoff is a life-long student of yoga and meditation. Her practice and teaching of these simple, ancient yogic practices aim to ground us in our own divinity, lift us, and heal us. The practice is made of gentle, slow, and controlled movements linked simply and easefully to our natural breath. Practice finishes with a nourishing, guided relaxation. This sort of practice supports embodiment--resting deeply in the body and being at ease, in our natural state. Students should dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat. Karen Sevenoff is a student of Mark Whitwell & Gary Kraftsow and received her Yoga Certification at the Integral Yoga Ashram in Yogaville, VA. Karen Has been offering classes and workshops in CT for over 20 years.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Fitness with Missy - Pop up 9/10 - Cycle and Stretch
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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Monday September 14, 2026
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6:45 AM - 7:30 AM
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Fitness with Sherri - Fall Session 1 - Cardio Express
All styles of fitness as a group instructor.
Worked in group fitness over 30 years in Connecticut
Specializes in Step, Cycle, and Water fitness.
Favorite thing about group fitness, convincing someone they can do it.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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6:45 AM - 8:15 AM
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Masters Swimming - Fall Session 1 - Masters Swimming
Masters SwimmingProgram Description:Swimming workouts for Masters Swimmers (Adults 18+). All sessions are led by a USMS Certified Coach. Swimmers of all speeds are welcome, but participants must be able to comfortably complete 50 yards (2 laps) without stopping and must be comfortable with their faces in the water and using rotary breathing. Policy Regarding converting drop-ins to Session pass:If a swimmer paying for drop-ins would like to purchase a session pass we will allow them to do so until the end of the second week of the session. Drop-ins paid for up to this point will be credited toward the session fee. Coach: Rob DuguayBio:Rob Duguay is a USMS Level 3 Certified Coach based out of Farmington,CT.Rob has served as the head coach for the Waterbury YMCA workout group for Connecticut Masters from 2016-2021He has completed 3 Ironman Triathlons (New Zealand in 2008, 2009, Louisville 2011) and holds 30 USMS Individual top 10s over a 16-year career in Masters Swimming.Rob competed in the 200m, 400m, and 800m Freestyle in the 2019 FINA Masters World Championships and was the National Champion in the Men's 35-39 Age Group in the 1500m Freestyle at the 2021 USMS LCM Nationals. Rob also serves as the head coach for the Cheshire High School Boys' Swim Team and Mercy High School Girls' Swim Team, and has been a High School Official since 2014. Likewise, he is the coach for the Vet's Swim Team at Middletown Rec.Email: bobbydoogs@gmail.com
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Pool
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Circuit Training - Fall Session 1 - Intermediate Circuit Training
CIRCUIT TRAINING
This is a circuit training program and is open to all levels. An instructor will monitor and suggest appropriate lifting techniques. Classes are $20 for City of Middletown residents over the age of 60, discount will appear upon checkout.MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Circuit Training Room
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Pickleball - Intro and Intermediate classes - Fall Session 1 - Intro to Pickleball
MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Gym
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Middle School Afterschool Rec - Middle School Afterschool Rec.
Free Afterschool Program on Mondays and Fridays for Middle Schoolers, Beman students. We do not have program when there is a half day or full day off at Beman.
Dates: September 14 - December 4Closed on October 12th & November 27 (days when Beman doesn't have a full day)
Days: Mondays & Fridays
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Middletown Recreation, 140 Wilderman's Way, Middletown
What: Sports, games, board games, art, team building, snacks, & moreThis program is funded by the State of Connecticut Youth Violence Prevention Grant allowing it to be free to residents of Middletown. MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - New Space
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Middle School Afterschool Rec - Middle School Afterschool Rec.
Free Afterschool Program on Mondays and Fridays for Middle Schoolers, Beman students. We do not have program when there is a half day or full day off at Beman.
Dates: September 14 - December 4Closed on October 12th & November 27 (days when Beman doesn't have a full day)
Days: Mondays & Fridays
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Middletown Recreation, 140 Wilderman's Way, Middletown
What: Sports, games, board games, art, team building, snacks, & moreThis program is funded by the State of Connecticut Youth Violence Prevention Grant allowing it to be free to residents of Middletown. MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Gym
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5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Fitness with Dawn - Fall Session 1 - Monday Mashup
Dawn is a mother of 2 teens, a full time educator of 25 + years and a dedicated fitness instructor. She is passionate about health and wellness and believes in a holistic and realistic approach to well-being. Dawn is on a journey to discovering the best version of herself, while helping others do the same along the way. She makes classes diverse, challenging and always offers a fun experience designed for all fitness levels. It is important to her that members feel welcome, comfortable and happy during all of her classes. Certificates Dawn holds:
AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America)
Les Mills Body Pump & Body Flow
Beachbody Insanity & Transform (STEP) Live
Jump Sport
Barre Above
Mindful Schools Certified Teacher
Email: ddcsug@gmail.com
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Skills and Drills - Fall Season Football - Skills and Drills
Skills and Drills is designed for 5-7 year olds. It is best for kids with little to no experience in the sport. Rules of the game and basic fundamental skills will be the main objective.
This is a great way for your youngster to get exposed to the sport while burning off some energy!MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Gym
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Swim Lessons - Fall Session 1 - Adult and Swimmer
Individuals must be signed up for the correct levels in order to participate in swim lessons. Please refer to the chart below if you are unsure what level your child should be signed up for. MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Pool
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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Fitness with Missy - Fall Session 1 - Strength and Stretch
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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Tuesday September 15, 2026
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Silver-lates: A Senior Fitness class for Strength and Stability - Fall Session 1 - Silver-lates
This class is designed especially for older adults looking to stay strong. Using a combination of standing and seated exercises only, you’ll build muscle strength, improve balance and enhance stability to help prevent falls. The class also includes stretching and mobility work to keep joints flexible and movements comfortable. Every exercise can be modified to suit your needs—making it safe, supportive, and enjoyable for all fitness levels. Students of all ages and levels are welcome!
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Barre - Fall Session 1 - Tuesday Barre
Barre is a low-impact, full-body workout that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, and functional strength training. Using light equipment, participants perform small, controlled movements designed to build strength, improve balance, increase flexibility, and enhance core stability. Classes emphasize high-repetition, isometric exercises that effectively tone and lengthen muscles while being gentle on the joints. Truly suitable for all fitness levels, modifications are made to ensure everyone can perform moves at their own level and pace. Instructor: Karen WesoloskiDates: Tuesdays or Thursdays 5:00 - 5:45 PM
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Swim Lessons - Fall Session 1 - Adult and Swimmer
Individuals must be signed up for the correct levels in order to participate in swim lessons. Please refer to the chart below if you are unsure what level your child should be signed up for. MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Pool
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6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
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Steppin' with Felicia - Steppin' with Felicia
This version of step-aerobic combines Xtreme cardio, the step board, hip-hop music and lots of swag to provide participants with a fresh spin on an old concept. The Ultimate Goal of Xtreme Hip Hop is to breathe life back into fitness and make it fun for all ages, cultures, genders, and fitness levels. Our mission is to help save lives by encouraging fitness and making it fun and not a chore.
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Middletown Recreation Center - Rec Center - Multi-purpose Room
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