Wellness Resources: Antrim & Bennington

View of the Contoocook River dam in Bennington with water cascading over the rocks, surrounded by autumn foliage and mist rising from the water.
Wellness Resources: Antrim & Bennington
Wellness Resources: Antrim & Bennington

Community Programs

Antrim Recreation Department

Telephone: (603) 588-3121 for info
Description: Gentle Flow Yoga, Zumba, Basketball, Pickle ball, Open Hand Cribbage, Indoor Walking, Tai-Chi

The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center

Telephone: 603-588-2620
Location: 4 Aiken Street, PO Box 637 Antrim, NH
Description: Strong Living Senior Exercise Group

Outdoor Opportunities

Gregg Lake Beach/Park

Telephone: (603) 588-3121 for info
Description: Great for swimming and boating. There is a parking fee for any visitor who is not currently an Antrim resident or taxpayer.

McCabe Forest

Location: McCabe Forest is best accessed from the parking area on the east side of Route 202, about a mile north of the center of Antrim (www.forestsocitety.com).
Description: This hike is a two miles walk along the Contoocook River.

Loveren’s Mill Cedar Swamp Trail

Location: From route 9 in Antrim, NH, take Loveren’s Mill Road 0.25 miles north and the trailhead and parking will be on the left side of the road. (Loverens Mill Cedar Swamp – Trail Finder).
Description: This hike is a 2.8-mile loop that is considered to be great for birding and snowshoeing in the winter.

Willard Pond

Location: Bordering Hancock & Antrim. Off of Willard Pond Road, Antrim NH.
Telephone: (603) 525-4441 For info
Description: Part of the Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, this area is perfect for swimming, hiking the 2.6 mile Tamposi Trail/Tudor loop up Bald Mountain and boating.

Antrim Recreation Programs

Antrim Recreation Department

Telephone: (603) 588-3121

Year Round Programs: Zumba, Adult Basketball, SAIL Program
Winter: Indoor Walking, Youth Basketball
Summer: Evening Activities at the Town’s Bandstand, Youth Recreational Day Camp
Fall: Youth Soccer
Spring: Baseball/Softball/T-Ball for Youth

Afterschool Program from September to April: Tae Kwon Do

Ongoing Adult-Only Programs

ZUMBA With Lisa Kay Dawes

Time: Mondays, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: At the Antrim Town Gym
Price: $5 per session
LisaKayDawes@GMail.com

Adult’s (18+) Pickup Basketball

Time: Tuesday Evenings, 7-8:30 PM
Location: At the Antrim Town Gym
If interested, please reach out to Celeste at 603-588-3121 or at RecDirector@AntrimNH.gov to be put in contact with program coordinators Kevin Proctor and Kyle Murray.

First Thursday Adult Bus Trips

Looking to build interest in ARD monthly bus trips to regional attractions.
For more information and destinations, please see flyers on the ARD Bulletin Board at Town Hall or on the Town Website.
Preregistration required.

S.A.I.L! Stay Active and Independent for Life

A collaboration of Antrim Recreation and the Grapevine.
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based fall prevention program, centered around a strength, balance, and
fitness program for adults 65 and older.
The exercises can be done standing or sitting.
Starting June 5th, classes will be offered on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1:30-2:30, upstairs at Town Hall Preregistration is required.
To register for this program, contact the Grapevine at 603-588-2620.

Family and Youth Programs

Soccer

Fall Season Youth Recreational Sport
Enrollment Timeline: Mid to Late July
Average Cost Range: $25-$65
Age Range: Preschool – 6th grade

Basketball

Winter Season Youth Recreational Sport
Enrollment Timeline: Late Oct – Early Nov
Average Cost: $65
Age Range: 3rd – 6th grade

Baseball/Softball/T-Ball

Spring Season Youth Recreational Sport
Enrollment Timeline: Early to Mid March
Average Cost Range: $35-$55
Age Range Tball/Baseball (as of 5/1): 5-12
Age Range Softball (as of 12/31): 7-12

Swim Lessons

Summer Season Youth Recreational Sport
Enrollment Timeline: Late May to Mid June
Average Cost: $35 (Residents)
Age Range: 4 years and up

Movies at Town Hall

September thru May
Admission is Free. Donations are Gratefully Accepted!

Antrim Rec’s Days of Summer Camp

Antrim Recreation Summer Programs bring back the classics, celebrating all that a New Hampshire summer has to offer!
Campers entering grades K through 6 can register by week for camp, with an exciting new theme each week!

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