WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Monday, June 17, 2019:
#1) The History Of Silver Lake
The Wilmington Memorial Library (175 Middlesex Avenue) is holding a panel discussion on the History of Silver Lake at 7pm. Learn more about Silver Lake and its history, known in various eras to be a vacation hot spot, a scene of commercial ice harvesting, a vibrant local neighborhood and more! Panelists will be past and present residents of the area and will discuss life in the neighborhood, local legends and myths surrounding Silver Lake, and how this district fits into the larger Wilmington and Tewksbury communities. This event is a collaboration of the Wilmington Memorial Library and Tewksbury Public Library, with the support of the Wilmington Historical Commission, Wilmington Town Museum and Tewksbury Historical Society. Register HERE.
#2) Caregivers Support Group Meeting
The Wilmington Senior Center’s Caregivers Support Group will meet from 10:30am to noon. This support group is opened to all who are interested. If you are caring for a loved one, please join us. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Pickett, our Case Manager at 978-657-7595.
#3) Senior Center Activities
The Wilmington Senior Center (15 School Street) is holding its usual Monday activities — blood pressure clinic (9am); SBF Exercise Class (9:45am); Special Exercise Class (11am); Wii Bowling (12:30pm); and a Watercolor Class (12:30pm.)
#4) Boys Basketball & Field Hockey Clinics Start
During the summer, the Wilmington High School Athletic Department will be sponsoring a series of sports clinics for children in Grades 1-8.
The clinics will be held at the Wilmington Middle School (25 Carter Lane). Please note this is a change from last year’s high school location.
All clinics will be run by WHS Coaches, Alumni and Athletes.
The cost of each clinic is $175 per child per clinic with the exception of Boys Soccer and Track, which has a cost $150 per child. Additional clinic enrollment is discounted $25 per clinic. (I.e. Siblings attending camps are $175 each; the next camp is $150 per child per clinic).
Here is the summer sports clinic schedule:
- June 17 to June 21: Boys Basketball, Field Hockey
- June 24 to June 28: Girls Basketball, Flag Football
- July 1 to July 5 (no clinic on July 4): Boys Soccer, Track
- July 8 to July 12: All Sports
- July 15 to July 19: Girls Soccer, Volleyball
All clinics, with the exception of Boys Soccer and Track, will run 8:30am-2:30pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30am -12:30pm on Friday. Boys Soccer and Track will run 8:30am – 2:30pm Monday- Friday (no session on 7/4).
The focus of each clinic is the development of skills through activity based drills and scrimmages. The ultimate goal of the clinics is to develop children who enjoy participating in athletics.
For additional clinic information and registration forms, click HERE.
#5) Town Beach Open
The Town Beach is open today. Lifeguards are on duty from 10am to 8pm. Admission is FREE for residents. Proof of residency is required. Learn more HERE.
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