Bug hotel built and delivered to our Community Center Pollinator Paradise Garden by Girl Scouts troop #60383. Thank you, Girls Scouts!

Wilmeet welcomes campers in Pre-K through 8th grade. Each day starts and ends with zany assemblies and is jam-packed with activities like trips to Moriello pool, sports and games outdoors and in the gymnasium, arts and crafts, cooperative games, music and dance, and more!

See flyer here.

Schedule and fees here.

Register here.

If you know how to play Canasta, a group meets on Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 PM. The New Paltz Canasta group uses the official rules as defined by Modern American Canasta.

 

This is a card game not unlike what you may have played in the past but perhaps more complicated and challenging. Many who play Canasta also play Mah Jongg as the degree of difficulty is about the same. Folks are welcome to observe these Tuesday sessions, however lessons cannot be given during or in between games. The Lifetime Learning Institute, affiliated with the New Paltz university offers a class to learn Canasta in the Spring. Those interested in learning more can refer to the book, "Modern American Canasta, The Complete Guide," by Collins and Miller-Small, or go online to ModernAmericanCanasta.com. There is also a Facebook group: ModernAmericanCanasta. 

Stop by Tuesdays and see what it's all about! 

 

Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00pm. (Community Center)

Capoeira is a game of movement, music, and imagination! Born from the ingenuity and resilience of enslaved Africans and their descendants in Brazil, this vibrant Afro-Brazilian tradition brings together martial arts, dance, music, and playful improvisation.

Hans Barklis is a capoeira Professor, musician, and Orff Schulwerk-certified educator with over 25 years of teaching experience. From school classrooms to capoeira residencies across Oregon, New York, and Maine, he has spent decades helping young people discover the joy of learning through music, movement, and creative play.

In class, students explore the roda—capoeira's communal circle—where songs, instruments, and spirited physical dialogue come together. Through movement games, partner activities, improvisation, Portuguese-language songs, and traditional instruments like the berimbau and pandeiro, children build coordination, strength, confidence, and creativity while discovering a rich cultural tradition rooted in connection and community. Watch an example of Capoeira here and here.

Hans is a bilingual teacher of Spanish and English.

Please register below, but pay the teacher directly. Scholarships available. Contact Joanna at recreation@townofnewpaltzny.gov or call 845-255-2512. 

Tuesdays from November 10th through December 22nd, from 4:00 to 5:00pm. (Community Center)

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¡La capoeira es un juego de movimiento, música e imaginación! Nacida del ingenio y la resiliencia de los africanos esclavizados y sus descendientes en Brasil, esta vibrante tradición afrobrasileña combina artes marciales, danza, música e improvisación lúdica.

Hans Barklis es profesor de capoeira, músico y educador certificado en el método Orff Schulwerk, con más de 25 años de experiencia docente. Desde aulas escolares hasta residencias de capoeira en Oregón, Nueva York y Maine, ha dedicado décadas a ayudar a los jóvenes a descubrir la alegría de aprender a través de la música, el movimiento y el juego creativo.

En clase, los estudiantes exploran la *roda*—el círculo comunitario de la capoeira—donde convergen canciones, instrumentos y un dinámico diálogo físico. A través de juegos de movimiento, actividades en pareja, improvisación, canciones en portugués e instrumentos tradicionales como el berimbau y el pandeiro, los niños desarrollan coordinación, fuerza, confianza y creatividad, al tiempo que descubren una rica tradición cultural arraigada en la conexión y la comunidad. Mira un ejemplo de capoeira aquí y aquí.

Hans es un maestro bilingüe de español e inglés.

All skill levels are welcome. Clay, tools, and underglaze paints will be provided for the hand building class. 

For details and to register, visit www.cedarworksstudio.com.

Coming next winter. (Community Center)

All skill levels are welcome. Clay, tools, and underglazes provided for hand building. Piece will be fired and mailed back to participant. $50

For more details and to register, visit www.cedarworksstudio.com.

Winter 2026. (Community Center)

Susan’s approach to yoga is deeply rooted in Interdisciplinary Yoga, which blends diverse yoga styles with principles of Feldenkrais, Somatics, and Pilates. Her focus on the body-mind connection encourages participants to explore their unique needs, fostering personal growth and development. Susan’s role as a teacher is to guide students in listening to and responding to their body’s natural intelligence, ensuring each class is both nurturing and empowering.

Chair Yoga Highlights
   •   Accessible to All: Perfect for individuals with limited mobility, chronic pain, or balance concerns.
   •   Safe and Effective: Combines gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and seated movements to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation.
   •   Holistic Benefits: Supports physical health while promoting emotional well-being and stress reduction.
   •   Specialized Expertise: Susan’s additional training in yoga for cardiac and cancer patients ensures a thoughtful approach tailored to participants’ specific needs.

Join Susan Jacque’s chair yoga class at the Community Center and experience a welcoming, therapeutic practice designed to improve your quality of life—one gentle stretch at a time. $10/in person class. Zoom option available for established students. Email Susan at susanmariejacque@yahoo.com for more info.

Mondays from 11:00 to 12:00pm. (Community Center)

Chronic Pain Support Group is for anyone suffering from chronic pain or illness. The group will provide a safe and caring environment to express the challenges of living with constant pain or illness. The goals will be to connect and lesson the isolation often felt by those living with chronic pain and eventually explore coping skills and other ways of managing chronic illness and pain. 

The group will run monthly or potentially twice a month. Paul and Vanessa Moran will be the facilitators. 

Email recreation@townofnewpaltz.org for more information.

Next session to be announced. (Community Center)

Clearwater Park is located at the northeast corner of NY 32 and Clearwater Road, and just west of the New Paltz Town Hall. It has four baseball diamonds, seating, and a seasonal portable toilet.