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Sheshequin-Ulster Community Center
(aka: "the Rec Center")
 Beginning December 1 through the end of February Tuesday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is youth basketball for boys and girls grades 1 through 8. Parents/guardians need to preregister their children for basketball by calling Paul Bennett, 570-358-3709. The season fee is $10 per child; however, financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford this.
 The 2009/2010 Skating season has OPENED!
Friday nights, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (unless there is no school), we are OPEN FOR SKATING at the Rec Center on James Street in Ulster. Skating will continue through May each Friday from 7-9 Admission is $2.00 plus $0.50 to rent skates. (*** note: DO NOT drop children off without making sure we are fully staffed and open. "Lights on" is NOT a guarantee that we are fully staffed.) PARENTS - We NEED YOU to volunteer to help on Friday nights - even just a few hours once a month... YOUR help will insure we are open as often as possible. KIDS - so many of you are texting - do you want a reminder text message when we close unexpectedly? We need a student volunteer to help us set that up, then we can collect your cell phone text addresses and let you know!!! (Please call: 570-358-3865 or 570-358-3452) 
SKATE PARTIES and other events - BOOK your event HERE! NEXT BOARD MEETING: MARCH 9, 2010 7:00 PM AT THE REC CENTER (prior minutes archived here)  VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED!!
Again: the Rec Center is a Volunteer Based Organization; Parents and other Community Members are encouraged to volunteer. In addition to Friday Skate and/or Holiday Parties, we also have evenings open that could be scheduled for basketball, volleyball, dances, or other activities. This is YOUR community... Jump in! Please call: 570-358-3865 or 570-358-3452, or send an email to mail @ SheshequinUlsterRecCenter.org to offer your help. (NOTE: this is NOT a live link - please copy and paste the addy into your email program, and REMOVE the spaces.) And many THANKS to all of our past and current volunteers for keeping this community center going. For those who aren't aware, our volunteers are NOT just the faces you see on Friday nights, but also those who clean the center during the week, shop for candy and soda, make bank deposits, schedule events, make emergency building or equipment repairs, plow snow, etc. THANK YOU! some past news:
A Participant's Report on our 2006 Summer Recreation Program (submitted 7/29/06 by SR) "Come on kids, join the fun! It's summer rec time, thre's lots to see and do, to have fun and learn! This week, we had the police dogs come and the fire chief.  The police dogs showed us what they have learned and can do. The police dogs also showed us a demonstration, and we also got to pet them. Then we had the fire chief come, he showed us the gear they wear and how the fire hose works, and we all got to take a peek at the fire truck and we got to see the hose being hooked up to the fire hydrant. We all had a fun week and hope to have more. We would like to thank Nancy and Jack (the police dog trainers) and Mr. Radney from the fire department for giving up their time to come and talk to us. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! HANDLE WITH CARE
Thanks from Summer 2005 Rec Participants 
As one of many activities at this year's Sheshequin-Ulster Community Center summer program, a "Thank you Garden" was planted by the children of both townships. As in prior years, the summer recreation program is the result of a combined effort of volunteers and paid staff, supported by township donations, local business and organizations contributions and program presentations. The idea for the garden was inspired by donations directed to the center on the passing of a former board member and community volunteer. This garden does not recognize any one individual, but instead, as was pointed out to the children, is an expression of thanks to all of those 'invisible volunteers' who contribute their time and energy for the benefit of their communities. The children participated in an activity that demonstrated how much is done in the background, how those unseen folks do not get the thanks they deserve, and that one way to compensate is to pass kind acts on to others. The summer program began with a visit from the Dairy Princess. During the past several weeks, local youth participated in environmental, self esteem, and health awareness activities. In the final week, the children enjoyed a field trip to the STATmedevac Helicopter, and a family picnic. Besides appreciation to those already mentioned, thanks also go to the Abuse and Rape Crisis Center, Bradford County Conservation District, Edge Fitness Center, Nickeson's Greenhouse, and Bishop Brother's Hardware. With their contributions, the program is growing, the children are learning; and with continued help, both seen and unseen, the children will be encouraged to keep passing it on!
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