Celebrating Bristol’s Bicentennial Year… The Town of Bristol will be celebrating its 200th year during 2019. There is a committee working diligently to provide many exciting activities and events during the year. This is a great time to think about our TTCC History with a few fun facts from ‘History of The Bristol Community Center’ by Charles E. Greenwood.

• Our building was erected in 1889 & 90 after the old Methodist Church burned. The belfry holds a bell that weights 1,720 lbs and the building cost $11,000 to build.

• In 1946 the vision of Reverend A.B. Thompson was realized when the Federated Committee agreed to fund a recreation program in the amount of $1,500. Reverend Thompson had previously used the building for a Boy’s Club and realized the importance of recreational opportunities for all youth. Our first Director, “Wink” Tapply had been a member of this Boy’s Club and had the same vision as Reverend Thompson. Under the direction of “Wink” and with the guidance of Reverend Thompson the Bristol Community Center opened its doors in October of 1946.

• “Wink” remained the Director for ten years. During his tenure he initiated many of the programs that continue to this day. He was also a master at event planning and was responsible for beginning our Annual Santa’s Village. “Wink” knew how to rally the community and build a solid support system that included adding funding from area municipalities.

• A wonderful example of “Wink’s” vision and leadership was when it was suggest-ed that a shooting range would be a nice addition to the building. The famous ’10 Bucket Club” was established in 1948. The only requirement to join the ‘Club’ was to carry 10 buckets of dirt out of the basement each week. In two years the youth and adults had excavated a space 67’ long and 16’ wide. To this day TTCC projects are completed with help from many volunteers in our community and would not be possible without their support.

• We are currently in the process of completing our ‘gym renovation’ project that was prioritized by the TTCC Teen Council. They spearheaded fundraising efforts that raised $19,000 towards this much needed project.

That is a bit about our history and how Reverend Thompson and “Wink” Tapply made such a difference in the lives of generations of youth in our community. As Bristol enters its 200th year there are a few ‘save the date’ events worth mentioning so you can mark your calendars!

• Bicentennial Concert at Newfound Regional High School on April 10th

• Community Dance at the Historic Town Hall on June 22nd

• Community Wide Birthday Party, Proclamation & Concert on June 24th – actual birthday

• Old Time Artisans, Historical Reenactment, Parade & much more during Old Home Day weekend on August 23rd & 24th

• Weekly Trivia contest Stay tuned for updates on events and activities by following the committee at:

www.facebook.com/bristolbicentennial/ or www.townofbristol.org Sponsorship Opportunities are also available by visiting these pages!!

TTCC CRUSADER 2019 WINTER / SPRING NEWSLETTER

2019 BRISTOL RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Executive Board: Doug Williams, Chair

Barbara Greenwood, Vice-Chair Linda Lyden, Treasurer

Mary Kay Haines, Secretary Leslie Dion, TTCC Director

Representatives: Samantha Austin, NASD/NHCS Kris Bean, Bristol Police Dept. Dr. Andrea Berry, Mid-State

Kathy Bird, Bridgewater Kendra Braley, Danbury

Frank Dolloff, Bristol Robert Emerson, Bristol Fire Dept.

Paul Fleming Hebron Christina Goodwin, Groton Ann Holloran, Alexandria

Reverend Andrew MacLeod, BUCC Tuan Nguyen Teen Council

Mike O’Neill, New Hampton Jill Reise, Hill

Members at Large: Peter Daniels, Marsha Felder,

Marjie Gorman, Matt Greenwood, Dillon Therrien, Sherry Webber

& Wendy Williams

TTCC STAFF Director of Recreation: Leslie Dion Assistant Director: Dan MacLean Program Supervisor: Gina Richford Program Staff: Timathy Bony, Kameron Carney, Erica Cook, Michael Doan, Toni Dooley, Tami McHugh, Ethan Pruett, Abby Robison, Mikayla Royea, Jessica Rule, Matt Seaver, Will Walker Bookkeeper: Linda Lyden

OFFICE HOURS

9 am—5:30 pm, Monday—Friday

TAPPLY-THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER 30 North Main Street Bristol NH 03222 Phone: 603.744.2713 Fax: 603.744.3502 Email: ttcc@metrocast.net Website: www.ttccrec.org

Serving the towns of Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, Hill & New Hampton

NOT A SCHOOL SPONSORED PUBLICATION

Left: Project PLAY kids at Wellington

Right: Westward Bound group at

Glass Beach in Fort Bragg California

AWESOME AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES

WHEN: Monday - Friday TIME: Open until 5:30pm daily COST: $10 initial fee & $6/day

Kids from BES & NMMS walk (sometimes run) down to

the TTCC & kids from the other Newfound Elementary schools get bussed right to our front door

and join in the fun! We play games non-stop in the gym & outside at Kelley Park to get all that energy

out! Basketball, foosball, dodgeball, parachute, pool, kickball & more!! We also do crafts, cooking, bingo,

board games and other fun activities and special event days throughout the year that your kids are

sure to enjoy. Homework help is also offered.

Kids can join in anytime

throughout the year—register online or through the TTCC

Office!

TTCC is also open on Early Releases, Teacher

Conference / Workshop Days & Vacation Weeks!

YOUTH PROGRAMS Mortensen & McKellar’s Karate

Mizukoori-Ryu Karate Do ~ Traditional Karate Ages 6+

For Ages 4 & up on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Beginner / Early Youth from 4:45-5:15pm, $35/mo. Beginner/Youth—5-6pm, $80/mo. Advanced/Teen/Young Adult—6:15-8pm, $100/mo.

REGISTER: Through the TTCC Office, 744-2713 INSTRUCTORS: Larry Mortensen, Joe McKellar & Theresa Orlowksi.

*Family Discounts are available ** 1/2 price 1st month (if you stay next month

it’s full price plus you get Gi!)

More information on class format & contact info online

YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER FOR: Ages 4-7 WHEN: Saturdays—4 & 5 year olds from 9-9:45am and 6 & 7 year olds from 10-11am DATES: March 9th—April 13th WHERE: BHVS Gymnasium COST: $15 / player

Program offered for the younger kids interested in

learning the game of soccer and having fun!

TEEN NIGHTS

When: Tuesdays for high schoolers & Thursdays for 7th & 8th graders from 5:30-8pm during school year. Where: At the TTCC Cost: $1 / night DINNER IS PROVIDED! TTCC opens its doors for the “older kids” to have some time to enjoy what we have to offer. What is there to do? We have Basketball, Dodgeball, Pool, Foosball, Board Games, Music & More!

TEEN TRIPS

Info is subject to change! Price is for the trip but does not include spending money. Trips leave the TTCC @ 5:45pm 1/18/19—Funspot, $10 2/1/19—Tubing at Gunstock, $25 3/29/19—SkyZone, $35 4/19/19—Midnight Madness, $50 5/3/19—Chucksters , $30

Permission slips available at TTCC & schools the week before each trip!

TEEN DANCES FOR: Grades 6-8 WHEN: Fridays, 3/8, 3/22*, 4/19 & 5/10 (*7th & 8th Graders only at Jack Frost & Miss Snowflake dance) TIME: 6:30-9:00pm COST: $5

Any parents interested in

helping chaperone a dance, let us

know!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS YOUNG ATHLETES

FOR: Children ages 2-7 with and without disabilities WHEN: Saturdays, 11:15am-12pm DATES: Spring Session—3/9-4/13 WHERE: TTCC Gymnasium COST: No cost to your family for participating

This innovative sports play program for children with and without disabilities ages 2 through 7, designed to provide opportunities for young children to

be active, have fun, and learn foundational sports skills. The

program supports physical, cognitive and social development skills

important on and off the sports field. It also offers families connections to

local Special Olympics Programs.

TEEN PROGRAMS

KARATE

WHEN: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm WHERE: At the TTCC COST: $30/ person/month or 10/ class $25/ person/month for families INSTRUCTOR: John McHugh Great for Adults & High School kids interested in learning Karate! For more info call John at 744-8353.

ADULT PROGRAMS PICK-UP SPORTS: Come on out and play!

BASKETBALL

Sundays, 6-8pm, NMMS BADMINTON

Mondays, 7-9pm, TTCC VOLLEYBALL

Tuesdays & Fridays, 7-9pm, BHVS

Cost is $1 per play or pay one-time yearly fee of $25

These programs are for 18+ & open to anyone interested in playing “pick-up” games. Programs are subject to change based on facility availability and participation

levels. Check with TTCC for latest information.

SHAPE UP NEWFOUND Shape Up the New Year with a New You!

Exercise Class schedule: Tues & Thurs, at 6pm & Sat, 8am All classes held at the Bristol Elementary School Price Options: Drop-ins - $6 / class 10 class punch card - $55 12 Weeks of exercise classes - $100 More info… Cardio / Toning workout classes open to all fitness levels! Classes are ongoing throughout the year - so feel free to stop by and check out a class ANY TIME! This is a great way to get in shape & stay in shape. It's a very supportive group of local exercisers and it's open to all ages 18 & up, all abilities and all fitness levels! Instructors: Bonnie Tisdale & Donna Evans will guide you through a great workout. Modifications and challenges are show so that participants are able to perform safely at their ability level. If you have questions contact Bonnie at mrstizzy5@gmail.com / 707-9695 or Donna at donna.evans78@yahoo.com

THINKING SUMMER YET?? Well we are… and you should be too!!

Tentative dates for Summer Camp: June 24th-August 23rd, 9am-4pm

Before Camp: 7-9am, After Camp: 4-5:30pm

Project PLAY (entering grades 1-3) Project STREAMS (entering grades 4-6) Project KNOTS (entering grades 7 & 8)

WOW Camp (entering grades 1-6)

*Registration opens on March 1st

Scholarships are available

Camps can fill quickly so don’t delay!

We have summer camp job openings

Now accepting applications

*The registration fee for 2019 will be $20

BILLIARDS CLUB

WHAT: This is time for adults to hang out at the TTCC and use our pool tables. Play structure will vary & will depend on the number of people that show up on any given night and what they are interested in playing. WHO: Open to any adults in the area interested in shooting some pool! WHEN: Come down to the TTCC on Monday & Wednesday nights at 6:30-8:30pm. COST: We collect $1/night to go to the TTCC.

TTCC has 2 nice pool tables – recently “tuned up”… leveled, new felt, new pockets, etc!

PICKLEBALL

WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am COST: $1 / play or yearly fee of $25 WHAT: Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton & ping pong - great for active adults. Try this fun & healthy way to stay in shape. No experience or equipment needed – just bring sneakers & enthusiasm!

Register online at www.ttccrec.org or by contacting TTCC office at 744-2713

The schedule is subject to change—be sure to get on

pickleball email list for latest info!

STREAMS @ Battleship Cove!

TTCC'S ANNUAL JACK FROST & MISS SNOWFLAKE DANCE

For 7th & 8th Grade students

Friday, March 22nd at the TTCC 6:30-9pm

Cost is $5 / student

Students from the 7th & 8th Grades each nominate five girls and five boys to compete for the title of

Jack Frost & Miss Snowflake. Points are awarded on the basis of volunteerism, extracurricular activities, Community Center participation,

grades and citizenship.

FATHER & DAUGHTER DANCE

WHEN: Fri. 3/15, 6:30-9pm WHERE: TTCC COST: $20 / couple, $5 each additional child

This annual event brings together Fathers & Daughters for an evening of dancing,

refreshments, contests, prizes, corsages for the girls & more!

Register by 3/9 at the TTCC, 744-2713.

SENIOR LUNCHEON

ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON

FOR SENIORS!

WHAT: A luncheon for Seniors at the TTCC WHEN: Thursday, March 14th, 12:00pm COST: $2

Bristol Rotary and the TTCC will be hosting their annual luncheon for Newfound Area

Seniors Citizens. Come join the Rotarians for this fun & tasty holiday meal!

Door prizes & Bingo will be offered. Call the TTCC @ 744-2713 to reserve a spot.

CASH CALENDARS ON SALE NOW!!

February Calendars are on sale! $5 / calendar—over $1,700 in prizes!

Support the TTCC Youth programs

We also do a June Cash Calendar through the Baseball & Softball program and a September Cash Calendar through the Summer program.

Stop by the TTCC to buy your calendars!

EVENTS / FUNDRAISERS

EASTER EGG HUNT EGGGGGSTRAVAGANZA!!

Come to the TTCC on Saturday, April 20th @ 1pm

And see what YOU can find…

Visit with the Easter Bunny, Get your Face Painted, Enter a picture in the Coloring Contest & Win prizes!

No registration required, donations accepted at door. Just come by for a great day packed with

tons of candy, tons of prizes, tons of fun!

Questions? Call us at 744-2713.

Tee it up “Fore” the Kids! GOLF TOURNAMENT

From Tee to Green, it’s the best tournament around!

4-person Teams 18-hole Tourney

Scramble Format

Saturday, June 22nd At Den Brae Golf Course

1pm Shot-gun start

$75 per person—Includes greens fees, cart, buffet dinner plus prizes for low team, longest drive,

closest to the pin & more.

This will be our 9th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser for the TTCC! Sure to be a great time!!

Limited number of teams, get your team spot reserved ASAP!

Looking for raffle donations & hole sponsors For info, contact the TTCC Office at 744-2713

SAVE THE DATE!

2018 winners (sitting): Ryder Downes & Hayse Broome

Winners announced

at 7:30pm

Not a semi-formal

just dress up

MORE PROGRAMS!

FEES:

T-Ball, Ages 4, 5 & 6, $40

Rookie Baseball & 8U Softball, Ages 7 & 8 , $40

Minor Baseball & 10U Softball, Ages 9 & 10, $65

Major Baseball & 12U Softball, Ages 11 & 12, $65

Age determination dates: Softball - 1/1/19; Baseball - 5/1/19

REGISTRATION: Registration opens on February

1st. Register online at www.ttccrec.org or

Contact the TTCC office by calling 744-2713

Contact us anytime if you have questions! We’re here to help!

REGISTRATION OPEN SOON! FOR THE 2019 TTCC YOUTH

BASEBALL, SOFTBALL & T-BALL PROGRAM!

WHAT: The TTCC offers programs from t-ball up to Babe Ruth baseball & softball! We emphasize providing a safe, fun & learning environment for children of all abilities in our youth sports programs.

FOR: Ages 4-16

WHEN: Season runs from April (as soon as fields are ready) through mid-June (end of school year).

SKILLS ASSESSMENT: We run a skills assessment day for rookies/8U, minors/10U & majors/12U to help us split up teams as fair as possible. The assessments will be in March—date & location TBD.

VOLUNTEER: Our program runs primarily through volunteer efforts. Please consider helping out! We are always in need of: board members, coaches, fundraising / concession help & more. Let us know where you can lend a hand!

BASEBALL, SOFTBALL & T-BALL

4th Annual MOTHER & SON GAME NIGHT!!

Friday April 5th 6:30-8:30pm

$15/couple - All ages welcome! Lots of great games, refreshments & prizes

Call 744-2713 to reserve a spot by 3/29

Create a team name & let us know what it is when you register!

TTCC VACATION CAMPS TTCC will be offering a week of camp over

February & April Vacations!

The format will be similar to our popular summer camp programs. Vacation camp will incorporate Arts & Crafts, Indoor & Outdoor Games and Activities and Theme Days into its week long program. Campers will

use the Tapply-Thompson Community Center for indoor activities and Kelley Park for outdoor

adventures. Campers must bring snacks, water bottle, lunch, outdoor gear and indoor gear.

DATES: February 25th to March 1st

& April 22nd to 26th TIMES:

9am - 4pm

REGISTRATION is limited to 40 campers on a first come, first served basis. COST is $80.

Before Camp runs from 7-9am for an additional $6 / day & After Camp runs from 4-5:30pm for an

additional $4 / day. Field Trips may be added in (additional costs TBD)

Pre-registration required—online or in TTCC Office

Four Square & Basketball Games in the gym!

Hungry Hippo Game!

Marshmallow toss!

Cardinals Slugger Cody Laflamme steps up to the

plate. He hit 4 homers last year including 2 out of the

park & a grand slam!

KIDS VALENTINES PARTY 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Drop the kids off & Parents can enjoy a night out!

The Teen Council has a fun filled night of activities - Special dinner, bingo, craft, and much more!

$10 for 1 child, $15 for 2 children, $20 for 3+

*Contest who can wear the most hearts* Preregister by Thursday, February 14th

Register by calling 744-2713 or online @ ttccrec.org

We are so very grateful for the amazing support we receive from all of you as donors, volunteers and cheerleaders of the TTCC.

2018 has been a great year for us and we continue to be awed by what an amazing community we live in. Our After-school program numbers have increased to an average of 60 youth each day. The Teen Council, under the wonder-ful leadership of Regina Richford, has doubled in numbers this year with 38 teens. Last year this group raised $19,000 for our gym renovation which is due to be completed by the end of February. They have implemented new programs such as Parents Night Out, offered the Haunted Basement at Halloween, coached sports teams and come to volunteer in After School. We work closely with the High School and meet weekly with students at school to plan activities and fundraisers. This group has volunteered thousands of hours to run our teen dances, volunteer at all events and make improvements to our building. They are in the process of planning the replacement of the win-dows in the front of the TTCC.

We are very proud to have been able to bring swim lessons back to the community. With the collaboration of the Town of Bristol we offer lessons at Cummings Beach for six weeks during the summer. This is so important for our kids that live in our lake community.

Our Board held a Strategic Planning Workshop this year and are looking at what we need to do to continue our suc-cess. The Board and staff have built strong collaborations in our community and we are so fortunate to have the support of our eight Newfound Towns as well as the Newfound Area School District which allows us access to the school buildings for our many programs. Another major collaboration is with our NH Marathon event. This event is sponsored by the TTCC but the profits support not only our program but the Circle and Mayhew Programs as well. We are on track to provide over $30,000 in program scholarships to our local kids this year. No child is ever denied access to a program for lack of financial means.

The Westward Bound Teen Expedition traveled to California in August and were able to visit the Redwoods, Muir Woods, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. The 14 High School students receive a ½ credit for their participation in this educational trip to National Parks and other areas each year.

With the support of the Town of Bristol and our Newfound Babe Ruth League Commission we were able to install scoreboards at the Kelley Park Baseball & Softball fields. The Baseball Scoreboard was named in Memory of Ron Bucklin, a longtime Baseball Coach in our area. New steps were also installed at Wells Field through an Eagle Scout project by JW Cantwell. This year we also replaced the stairs and railings in the front of the building. The old con-crete steps in front of the TTCC began to crumble last winter and we were able to replace them with granite steps that should last for many years to come.

We are so grateful that so many choose the Tapply-Thompson Community Center as an organization to support. We promise you that your donations will make a difference to the youth and families in our Newfound Region.

Thank you for believing in us. We are grateful for our Newfound Community!

2018 YEAR IN REVIEW

From left to right: Fun parachute activity with the after school kids, Gina giving a boost to one of

our young gym renovation volunteers, our Swim Instructor Will teaching some little guys how to go

under water & the 2018 NH Marathon female first place finisher!