Hey there! Yes, it has been a long time since we rapped at ya, but we've been too frozen cold to type... that's not too far from the truth. But anyway...
Looking around Lynch Park, its easy to see the ice and snow melting and turning the landscape into something a little more springlike. AND THEN we hear more snow is on the way Monday... when life hands you more winter, we say, Build a Snowman!
Over the years we've seen our share of teeny, tiny to abominable snowpeople at Lynch Park. We love to feature your snowdudes on our promotional materials and social media, but sometimes they become puddles before we can find the camera. PLEASE, if Mother Nature blesses us with more snow at Lynch, make a snowfamily and send the pics to us!
Email: bevrec@beverlyma.gov
Facebook: "Beverly Recreation" or "Beverly Recreation Department"
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Monday, October 28, 2013
It's Been A While...
Hello, hello! We're here, we really are... we've been so busy wrapping up the summer and starting our fall programming and activities, that we haven't had time to blog. Let's catch you up in pictures...
We celebrated Bruce & Josh's birthdays...
Some of us ate this colorful frozen treat
So busy eating we just stopped talking!
Gail gave Stella her first crochet lesson
We celebrated Jean's birthday...
... and this is the cake and ice cream before we devoured it
Gail, Joscelyn and Jean got matching Bev Rec raincoats
Now you're up-to-date! Looking forward to Halloween on Thursday, hope you'll share pics of your costumes with us on Facebook. Take it easy, Blogketeers!
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Summer 2013 Rec Rag - 2nd Edition
Can
you believe half the summer is over already? Hope everyone is still
having fun! The weather hasn’t been the greatest, but hopefully
everything will fall into place on the night of the Lip Sync
Extravaganza.
Katie
H. had an interesting couple of weeks. She injured her toe on the
rocks during the Lynch Olympics; accompanied her injured park child
at the hospital looking like a Hawaiian Fire God; and returned to
Lynch, only to receive a Coke shower, thanks to Scott B. Will also
headed up to the hospital in his Tiki Fire Gods costume, as well. I
bet anyone at the emergency room being seen for extreme consumption
of alcohol or hallucinogens must have given a double-take when they
saw them coming. Brendan L. made the calls and Henry M., Nicole B.,
and Anna J. helped the little girl, without passing out at the sight
of blood. Ashley M.’s dad came to rescue a few times this week.
Conor L. and Jenna L. triumphed at the soccer competition, thanks to
Jake S. Lucky for Conor, he waited to fracture his wrist the
following week. Chris C. was escorted out of Lynch the other night.
It must have been an off night from fishing with Dan C. Andrew P. has
been advertising for his favorite footwear store, the New England
Running Company. Kenny P. sacrificed a possible running record by
working as a ranger on the night of the race. His sister has been
seen learning to drive with her dad in the parking lot. They looked
like they were having a great time.
Congratulations
to all the current or former REC runners in the race last night:
JRK, Jake S., Allegra, Dante and Marco E., Joclyn B., Hayley M.,
Regan G., Tim M, Sam St., Molly F., Natalie P., Henry M., Andrew P.,
Alex M., David B., and Ashley M., Oliver M. (who beat the pack), and
Jack D.
The
lifeguards have been trying to swat away bees all summer. They bees
seem to build a new hive every night. David B. feels bad that he is
getting slower running the road race, but sitting at the beach
everyday kind of takes away all his energy as he gets older. Connor
F., being a cautious one, and so he should, told a boy doing parkour
stunts to wait until he was off at 5:00pm to do his tricks.
We
heard that the Roller Palace is the place for young love. Scott
reminisced about having his first kiss at the Roller Palace while at
camp. Jake S. met his girlfriend there, as well.
Jackie
R. seems more serious lately. Must be the stress Kris M. puts on for
a perfect lip sync performance. Remember… it’s for the children,
Kris. We are sure that Tim will, as always, show his art skills.
The
rangers have been trying to stay awake and out of trouble. Will M.
and Ryan L. were so happy to be added to the soccer competition,
after getting the soccer boot earlier. Ryan enjoyed making a homemade
uniform in the office prior to the match. Nick T. tells us that if
anyone has a problem with anything in Beverly his father or uncle
will fix it.
Quotable Quotes
- We should have a snuggle station. (Corey)
- By chance, is Jackie R. around? (A fireman pretending to have a purpose in the Carriage House)
- Crazy things happy when it rains. (Bruce)
- Pebbles underneath my skin is a good album title. (Ryan)
- He loves to be on his high horse, representing the Rec. Dept. (Ryan)
- If there is a girl I can try to flirt with I can get free parking. If it’s a guy hopefully they’ll see Cassie in the window. (Kris)
- Tell her to get out and check the tire pressure. (Bruce)
- He’s cooler than the other side of the pillow. (Scott)
- I don’t have my license, because it was taken away after an OUI on Saturday. (Person trying to get a sticker for her car)
- That’s the last thing he needs is to lose brain cells. (Scott)
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Summer 2013 Rec Rag - 1st Edition
We
would like to welcome all new staff to the one and only Beverly
Recreation Department and welcome back all returnees, as well.
Everyone loves to come back, because they have so much fun!
The
first session of camp has come and gone. Now only 6 weeks more to go. Stefany
H. has been doing a great job at Tykes and after only a week can turn
on the outdoor hose. I think it was a first that not one Tyker or
Tykes staff member was crying on the first day, and no one wanted to
go home.
Sam
S. is not going for the record of being the last member of the camp
staff to return his med. form anymore. Allegra E. wins the award,
however, for losing her new sneakers in record time. Ever so
cheerful, Allegra still told everyone to “Have a great day.”
Marco, ever the helpful brother, asked people to check for his
sister’s sneakers, using the radio, as it was too hot for him to
check around on foot. Jake S. has been doing a great job at early
care. Heard he sets 3 alarms to make sure he is here bright and
early.
Dan
C. has made a smooth transition from instructor to Acme Sr. Director
now that his alarm is in working order. We look forward to seeing
many different cowboy hats over the summer. Acme C.I.T. Katie H. had
a camper get up close and personal with her at the beach. If anyone
is in the neighborhood of Starbucks next Saturday morning, please
surprise Hayley M. with a scone. Lots of staff have missed the Henry’s
cookies which had been frequently dropped off, as well.
Corey
M. and Jocelyn R. are 1 for 2 with special events, now that one was
cancelled. They seem very organized and act out all the games in the
“Spirit Whisper” room while planning for the events. Jocelyn has
been wearing 3 different hats these days: special events, park
instructor, and swim tester.
Adventure
Camp made it through their first overnight, be it one week late. Kris
was flirting with the Dunkin Donuts girl on the way home from the
Cape, although he has his eyes on a certain redhead. When asked if
he wanted to buy a donut by Tim M., he said, “No, I am watching my
figure.” Tim asked, “What are you watching it do?” Jackie R.
(who didn’t realize JAY-Z was inappropriate for middle school
campers) has turned Tim and Kris into the celebrity couple, giving
them their own name, “Kim.”
Matt
M. was wearing his “knight in shining armor costume” when he
protected Nicole B. from the ill-mannered children. Guess those kids
didn’t know there was a new sheriff in town. Anna J. seems to have
a different hair color every week, just to keep the kids guessing.
An adult chipmunk was reported at McKay park, but it was only poor
Jocelyn R. recovering from wisdom teeth extraction. Brendan L. was in
no hurry to get a paycheck, as he was the last person to pass in all
his paperwork. Natalie P. earned extra points for running with her
boss, J.R.K. Conor L. and Jenna L. have been very busy at
BHS…getting to know each other. Rumor has it that Kenny P. is a Bev
Rec Dork.
Scott
is doing a great job as Health Coordinator and has handled parents
well, while collecting tardy health forms. His motto is, “Liquid
sweat means hard work.” Will M. and Ryan L. have been sharing
lovely rides through the park, handling calls and requests from
patrons and Q., and enjoying many Angie Miller tunes. The question is
the morning is, “Will Ryan be tired or awake this morning?” New
gate attendant Nick T. was nice enough to bring his girlfriend What’s
Brewin’ before his morning shift.
The
lifeguards have been busy testing the kids on their ability to swim,
due to Christian’s Law. Maybe they should be testing the
instructors too. Megan C. was looking for her “lock, unlock.”
After her hours of searching, she finally found her car keys. All
lifeguards have successfully received their annual base burns, so let
the tanning begin.
Bruce
had a tough first week, hobbling around with his bad knee. Don’t
ask him how much blood and fluid was taken out. But you can find out
on Facebook.
Quotable Quotes
- Is it going to start snowing here? (referring to the beach) - Acme Camper
- Patron of the Park #1 - Hey, the back of that boys shirt says ranger. Maybe he lives in Texas. Patron of the Park #2 - If it says ranger, he probably does.
- Corey M. - Your beloved is on the beach. Tim M. - Which one?
- Don’t give me the open mouth treatment. - Scott B.
- Just cooling off in the meat locker. We should just hang out here and get silly more often. - Ryan L.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Jump Start
A little office/ranger shenanigans for you on a foggy Tuesday morning...
When Will stole Ryan's seat, Ryan refused to let it go...
let's order from the Happy Clam, everyone!
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Friday, June 21, 2013
Painter's Tape
Hello out there! Happy Summer! The first day of the best season of the year is completely and totally gorg. I hope you have made it out to Dane Street Beach, Lynch Park or whichever park is closest to you. Soak up the sun!
Will, Ryan and Scott have been very busy updating the Carriage House. The next time you approach Captain Dusty's, you will be greeted with a brand new, completely life-like image of a delicious fudgesicle. Take a look...
Will, Ryan and Scott have been very busy updating the Carriage House. The next time you approach Captain Dusty's, you will be greeted with a brand new, completely life-like image of a delicious fudgesicle. Take a look...
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Scrambled, Sunny Side Up, or What?
Will M. and Ryan L. found a single robin's egg upstairs in the Carriage House. The next day, it was gone. We have a lot of theories about where it could have gone to, and while some like to think it hatched and flew away, I'm afraid it fell victim to Nicodemus...
NEW BLOG FEATURE!! Wooooo-hooooo!
We're looking for songs that feature the name of a staff member. This week goes to Bill Bresnahan...
We're looking for songs that feature the name of a staff member. This week goes to Bill Bresnahan...
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