Showing posts with label chess. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chess. Show all posts

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Learn to play chess at Derby Public Library

DERBY- The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings on Mondays in March. The club meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome.

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies.

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game.
Registration is requested.

For information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.



This is a press release from Tony DeLos, Young Adult/Reference Librarian, Derby Public Library. 

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Seymour Rec to offer basketball, Zumba, chess

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Recreation Department is offering three upcoming activities:

Men’s Over 30 Basketball Pick-up Game nights will begin Feb. 13 from 7-9  p.m. at Bungay School gym.
All interested people must pre-register at the Seymour Recreation Department office.

The program, for Seymour residents only, will run for eight weeks. Cost is $25. 
Call the Recreation Department, 203-888-0406.



Zumba class
A Level I Zumba Class will start March 4 and run for six weeks. Class time is 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Bungay School gym.
Ages 14 and up are encouraged to attend.
 Cost is $40 per person,  $70 for two people from same family and $10 for a one night drop-in.

Anyone from surrounding Valley towns is welcomed. To register call the Seymour Recreation Department,  203-888-0406.


Youth chess
A Co-ed Youth Chess Class for grades 2 through 6 will begin March 5 and run for six weeks.
Class time is from 4-5 p.m. at the Seymour Recreation Department classrooms. Cost is $40 per child. No experience necessary and all equipment will be provided by instructor.
Space is limited. Call 203-888-0406 to register.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Library hosting chess club, game night

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 11 to 17 to  meetings each Monday (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
All skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how the game is played as well as new and varying defensive/offensive strategies. Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game.

Next game night Feb. 6

The Library hosts Teen Game Night on the first Wednesday of every month. All young adults ages 11 to 17 are invited to join the fun from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. 

Exciting challenges for the Nintendo Wii game system are featured and popular board games are also available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Registration is requested for both programs. 
For information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org .

Monday, June 4, 2012

Library offers chess club for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., invites young adults ages 11-17 to join its Teen Chess Club.
The club meets on Mondays (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
All skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how the game is played as well as new and classic defensive/offensive strategies.
Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game.
Registration is requested.
For information stop by the library, call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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