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forward, we hope to introduce a Fall Road Race, which will include a 5K for adults and a 1-mile race for children. During the winter season, we offer two girls’ basketball leagues for grades 3–4 and grades 5–6. We also provide a Sunday league open to girls and women from grade 7 through adulthood and proudly support a senior women’s team (ages 50 and up) that plays 3-on-3 half-court basketball. Plans are underway to introduce boys’ basketball teams in the near future. Our winter programming also includes after-school indoor soccer and floor hockey, with hopes of expanding into volleyball clinics soon. In the spring, we continue to offer Track and Field, typically held on Mondays and Fridays after school. This program features meets with neighboring towns such as Buxton, Wells, and Old Orchard Beach and includes events in running, jumping, and throwing. T-Ball is offered for children ages 4 and 5 on Saturday mornings as a six-week program that spans seven weeks to accommodate the Memorial Day weekend. We plan to add a Coach-Pitch option for 6-year-olds in upcoming seasons. Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is a cherished event for children in preschool through third grade. While eggs are hidden, families enjoy live entertainment, supported by a modest participation fee. Each May, the State of Maine stocks Memorial Pond, located by the Hollis Community Building, with trout for our annual Children’s Fishing Derby. This event is open to youth under age 15 and continues to be a fun and educational experience for our young anglers. Spring also includes a bus trip for adults, and we always welcome input on new ideas for future excursions. We offer several year-round programs to keep residents active and engaged throughout the seasons. Our adult exercise classes take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, with sessions offered from 8:00–9:00 AM and 9:00–10:00 AM. Kindergym, our preschool program that includes gym class, crafts, and snacks, is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00–11:00 AM. Senior Women’s Basketball (ages 50 and over) meets on Monday evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM at the Hollis Gym. Girls and women of all ages are invited to join our open gym basketball night on Wednesdays from 7:00–8:30 PM, with a $2 fee per session. Men’s Open Gym Basketball is available on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 8:30–10:00 PM, also for a $2 fee per session. For those seeking a quieter activity, we host a weekly cribbage group every Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Our department remains committed to offering a diverse array of recreational activities at reasonable costs for Hollis’s residents. We are thankful for the consistent support of our annual budget, which allows us to grow and enhance our programs each year. Communication is a priority, and we typically publish newsletters two to three times annually. Program updates, event announcements, and registration details are also available on our official website at www.hollismaine.org/parks-recreation and on our Facebook page at facebook.com/hollisrec . We always welcome feedback, suggestions for new programs, and volunteers who wish to contribute to the success of our community offerings. If you would like to get involved, or if you have any questions about our programs, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (207) 929-5142. Respectfully submitted, Debbie J. Tefft Recreation Director, Hollis Parks & Recreation Department

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