Prescott Community Center

Do you want to learn and play chess with other chess enthusiasts? This slow-moving class is designed for very beginners or a refresher. The players will dedicate their time to practicing and learning. The instructor will teach the rules, tactics, and strategies through game playing. We will keep the scores for all 5 sessions. The highest scorer will get a special award at the end of the program. Snacks and drinks will be provided. In this program, the instructor will cover the following topics: 1- Learn the names of pieces, set up the chess board, and move the pieces 2- Learn how to capture the pieces, check, and checkmate 3- Study the chess rules: castling, queening, etc. 4- Explore the simple tactics: fork, pin. 5- End games if time permits. Students may bring their chess sets to the classroom but not required. Come and meet your match! **Guardian/Adult is required to stay for this program.**

Hear the story of Groton’s time as a destination in the early 1800s. This walking tour will travel from Prescott Community Center down Main Street to Old Ayer Road and back, focusing on Groton’s prominence during the stagecoach days, and the legacy those times left in the town, including Lawrence Academy. Participants will meet at the Prescott Community Center. The walk is 1 mile down and back. While children are welcome to attend, these are history tours that involve walking, standing, and listening for 8-10 minute intervals at each stop. Please plan accordingly. Children under 14 are FREE but must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. * Online registration is required to attend. No drop-ins. * Here's what they are saying about Joshua's Walking Tour: Courts & Coaches: "I learned so much about the history of the town of Groton. Joshua is an extremely knowledgeable young man and he has an easy manner of making the past come alive. The relationships of the courts and stage coaches was fascinating. The history of Lawrence Academy and the other schools in the area was interesting as well." "Thoroughness and wealth of information of our tour guide. He was very prepared and enthused about Groton's history. He had an encyclopedic memory of facts and knowledge of things we asked not in his prepared talk. Loved his interest in the subject."

A century ago, Farmers Row was one of New England’s most prestigious streets. See the grand estates that define this distinguished road and hear about their colorful occupants on this walking tour. We will meet at the at the Groton Fire Department parking lot. While children are welcome to attend, these are history tours that involve walking, standing, and listening for 8-10 minute intervals at each stop. Please plan accordingly. Children under 14 are FREE but must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. **Registration is required to attend. No drop-ins.** Here is what they are saying about Joshua Vollmar's Walk: "Josh is so knowledgeable about Groton history, architecture and important families. He is very prepared and also includes participants incite and questions"

Visit Gibbet Hill, a landmark since the town of Groton was founded in 1655. This walking tour will travel from Prescott to the top of the hill and back, focusing on the role of the hill in town history and the story of William Amos Bancroft, who built the castle upon it. Note that while this hike is short, one portion of it is relatively steep and bumpy. Participants will meet at Prescott Community Center and walk to Gibbet Hill. While children are welcome to attend, these are history tours that involve walking, standing, and listening for 8-10 minute intervals at each stop. Please plan accordingly. Children under 14 are FREE but must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. **Online registration is required to attend. No drop-ins. ** Here is what they are saying about Josh's Historical Walk: "Josh was super knowledgeable and personable. The information was great!" "We participated in the Gibbet Hill walking tour. Our guide was very good- very knowledgeable, provided lots of interesting information and was good at answering questions from the very large group." "Our group leader, Josh, was excellent, and extremely knowledgeable about the whole history of this place and historical homes in town."

Elegant mansions, stately churches, and one of America’s oldest houses distinguish Groton center. Learn about the town’s history through its buildings in this walking tour which travels up Main Street and Hollis Street from Prescott. While children are welcome to attend, the tour involves walking, standing, and listening for 8-10 minute intervals at each stop. Please plan accordingly. Children under 14 are FREE but must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. **Registration is required to attend. No drop-ins.**

This workshop is for students who have taken my Beginner Watercolor class or have basic Watercolor skills. We’ll focus on composition, vale’s, color mixing and watercolor techniques using guided demonstrations. The goal is to develop your skills in a fun and supportive environment. Students are required to bring materials. A materials list is provided in the confirmation email.

Our modern day society is full of sitting! We sit behind computers, on phones, in the car, at the dinner table, you get the idea! Our bodies weren’t designed for all of this sitting, and it can take a real toll on our structural alignment. You will leave this series feeling taller, longer, and armed with the skills needed to incorporate a back care routine into your everyday life. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Here is what they are saying about Emma's Class: "This is my third session with Emma and they just keep getting better. She is very flexible with the format and adjusts to meet the classes needs. I will definitely register for the next session." "Emma is a great yoga instructor. She changes up the class to fit our needs but is always pushing us to be better." "Good structure and knowledgeable instructor." "Time is good. Class size is good. Emma the instructor is wonderful." "The instructor! Emma is knowledgeable, informative, and able to accommodate different age groups by modifying exercises. I also like how Emma has structured her classes by focusing on specific areas areas each week to strengthen our back."

Join us for an exciting and educational event with a Zoo New England field biologist! Kirsten will discuss the local conservation efforts on the Box and Blanding's turtles and how you can make a difference. Both species reside in eastern Massachusetts and have populations in the Great Groton area. This event is perfect for all ages, and you'll even meet our turtle friends! Fewer than 3,000 individuals of the large and gentle freshwater Blanding turtle species may remain in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania combined. In Massachusetts, where most of the northeastern Blanding’s turtles live, only four populations are currently known to have 50 or more adult turtles. The Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is Massachusetts’ only fully terrestrial turtle. They are rarer, and populations have declined significantly in recent decades through habitat loss and fragmentation in Massachusetts. Although there had been scattered reports of individual box turtles in northeastern Massachusetts, sustainable populations were thought to be potentially absent from this area. Zoo New England Conservation is more than a great day with family at Franklin Park or Stone Zoo. It's also a world-class conservation organization dedicated to making a difference for animals right here in New England as well as all over the world. https://www.zoonewengland.org/protect/here-in-new-england/ **All proceeds benefit Prescott Community Center.**

Zumba® is perfect for everybody and every body! Zumba® is a total workout with interval low-intensity and high-intensity moves that combine all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, flexibility, and boosted energy. A great fitness class without thinking about working out! Here's what they are saying about Wendy's Zumba Class: "Loved the instructor, the music and the moves! So much fun and such a good workout!" "Wendy has great energy and makes you feel welcome and comfortable learning new material." "Fast-paced and a lot of fun. Instructor energy was great!" "It gave me the level of exercise i was looking for. The instructor was very approachable and sooo full of inspiration." "Fun instructor, fun music."