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Recreation Department Announces September 2022 Calendar for Residents 55+

The Springfield Recreation Department's September calendar for residents ages 55+ includes: poker, dominos, rummikub, and mahjong; open-play pickleball at the courts at both Chisholm and the Pool (free annual registration required); bingo (treats sponsored by Arbor Terrace Mountainside on Wednesday, September 14); "Shape Up with Liz" exercise classes (free annual registration required); fitness room (free annual registration required); computer lab; bus trip to Burlington and Applebee's in Union on Thursday, September 8 (RSVP required); "Art with Andrea" and dessert on Thursday, September 1

Springfield Recreation to Screen "Lightyear" at Chisholm Park

Join friends and neighbors at an outdoor movie to welcome Fall! On Saturday, September 24, 2022 (rain date Saturday, October 1, 2022), the new Disney-Pixar computer-animated film "Lightyear" (2022-PG) will be presented on a jumbo screen at Chisholm Park (100 South Springfield Avenue). "Lightyear" is a science-fiction adventure that tells the backstory of the character Buzz Lightyear from the "Toy Story" franchise. Beginning at 6:45 pm, gather for a DJ dance party by Summit Soundz and fresh hot popcorn with Mayor Alex Keiser. "Lightyear" will begin at 7:15 pm and end at 9:00 pm.

Recreation Department Offers Fall Bus Trip to Atlantic City

Spend the day with friends at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Friday, October 7, 2022, on a Springfield Recreation Department bus trip for township residents and their guests, as well as members of the Springfield Senior Citizens Club. Resorts is located on the boardwalk and beach, and is a short ride from The Walk Outlets. There is plenty to do and places to eat! The cost is $45 per person. The trip includes: round-trip air-conditioned coach bus transportation, driver gratuity, chaperone, breakfast treat, and $18 free slot play (photo ID required).

Recreation Running Club Returns Fall 2022

The Springfield Recreation Department's Running Club in Fall 2022 is coached again by Mike Czech and is open to K-9th graders who live in or attend a school in Springfield. The program features an 8-week session with your choice of 1 or 2 classes per week (Monday and Thursday). Registration is available on Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield.

Day/Session
Mondays, September 12-November 14
(No class: September 26, October 31)

Youth Lacrosse Clinics in Fall 2022

Registration is open for Lacrosse Clinics for children entering grades Pre K through 1st grades -- co-sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department and the Lacrosse Club of Springfield. The co-ed clinics are a great opportunity to try a new sport and have fun! 

  • Sundays, September 11-October 16, 2022
  • 10:00-11:00 am
  • Chisholm Park
  • $85 per child

Details and online registration are available on Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield.

Mr. Burns Turns 100!

By Margaret Bandrowski

Saturday, July 31st was the date and Mosaico was the place for a very special celebration for a very special person as Mr. Lawrence V. Burns turned 100 years old. The party was hosted by his son Larry and daughter-in-law Lisa; in attendance were their son Ryan, brother Vincent and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Burns’ eldest son Michael was unable to be present but was fondly included in everyone’s thoughts.

Springfield Hillside Elks Lodge #2004 Donate to Veterans

Springfield Hillside Elks Lodge packed 50 boxes to deliver to Veterans transitioning into housing.  They were at the Veterans Annex in Stirling.  Each Veteran received a Welcome Kit which included a box of cleaning supplies, shower curtain, mats, towels, toaster, coffee pot, pots and pans, flatware, bed, night stand, dresser, sofa, lamps, bed in a bag, microwave, dining table and chairs.  All items that would be needed when moving into a new apartment.  All items are brand new, purchased with grant money from our Elks National Foundation.

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