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Standish Virtual Recreation Center

 


Welcome to the Town of Standish's Virtual Recreation and Resource Center!
This is your place for educational and fun ideas, videos and workshops. We strive to ensure that our community has resources to stay healthy, fit and engaged with the community. During this challenging time, our Virtual Recreation Center will bring these online classes, ideas and resources to you with the hope of making it easier for you to take care of yourself and others and promote well-being. 




Youth Fitness:

How Many Times Can You Juggle A Soccer Ball? https://www.facebook.com/StandishRecME/videos/3237214399631824/
Craft: Thaumatrope - Wonder Wheel
Learn how to make this craft by watching the video: https://www.facebook.com/StandishRecME/videos/560407661276447/
Indoor Golf Game

Check out an indoor golf game perfect for a gloomy day:
Watch Video Here: https://www.facebook.com/StandishRecME/videos/1483966451784039/
Name Game

Join Assistant Director, Brady Lloyd, and do this fun name game to get you moving: You will need the following attachment: https://standishrec.com/forms/6086_name_game.jpeg
Watch video here:
https://www.facebook.com/StandishRecME/videos/519812332059808/

Jump Roping Fun!
Join our Child Care Coordinator, Jen Berger, for these fun jump roping ideas:
https://www.facebook.com/StandishRecME/videos/1124645794552516/

Youth Fitness Videos:
https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/fitness-blender-kids-workout-25-minute-fun-workout-for-kids-at-home


Youth Enrichment:
Learn to Cook: 

Thanks to your fellow community members for sharing this link with us! Try cooking different recipes here: https://www.howtocook.recipes/

Daily Live Drawing
Tune in daily at 2:00 for live drawing at: http://thejjkblog.blogspot.com/2020/03/draw-every-day-with-jjk.htm

PBS Learning Media

Full of videos and resources for learning:https://mainepublic.pbslearningmedia.org/
Zoo Visits: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos


Walking
and Hiking:
It’s important to get out when we can so here’s what you should know if you want to go for a hike or walk.
Check out this article on how to stay safe while walking and hiking outside:https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2020/march/24/using-trails-and-outdoor-spaces-safely-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/
Check out Maine trails that are open: https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/
Silver Sneakers: 
Free online Silver Sneaker classes:https://tools.silversneakers.com/



Virtual Museum Tours:
Check out this great online site to tour museums online: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Virtual Zoo Visits:
Visit with animals live at the San Diego Zoo: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos

Senior Resources:
Meals on Wheels: 
If you or someone you know needs meals delivered you can contact Meals on Wheels at:
https://www.smaaa.org/wellness/meals.html   or call them at 1-800-427-7411

Additional Resources:
Go to AARP's website for free at home exercise videos as well as other helpful articles:
https://www.aarp.org/