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Thursday July 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Learning Through Books - Learning Through Books
Program Description:Learning Through Books is a free developmental play group for Bristol Residents where parents and children ages 2 - 5 years use books and crafts to explore language, social emotional skills, counting, and engage with other parents, caregivers, and children. Books are read aloud to the group and provided for each child to take home. Craft materials and snacks are provided for each session as well. Please note, registration for this program closes at 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 15th. About the Instructor: Aubrey Minkler is the Community Services Coordinator for the City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services department. For more information, please contact Aubrey at (860) 314-4690 or aubreyminkler@bristolct.govProgram Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will be able to:  - listen and engage with one book per week.  - explore sounds, words, and language through imaginative play.  - identify different emotions. 
 
Tuesday July 22, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Skills to Pay the Bills - Skills to Pay the Bills
Program Description:The program provides an opportunity for teens to bond with positive role models through discussions, hands on activities and field learning while in a safe and supportive environment.  Meetings will provide important social and real-world learning experiences that enhance and add to each participants skill set. This program delivers the much needed and in demand life skills topics that are essential to preparing the young people to make educated and informed choices as they transition into adulthood.  Participants will gain knowledge that will allow them to evaluate unhealthy situations, be able to and become more knowledgeable about resources in the community that are available to them. About the Instructors:This group is facilitated by Ashante Malone, LMSW Youth and Family Coordinator and Aubrey Minkler, Community Services Coordinator with Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. Ashante holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and both facilitators have many years of experience working with youth of all ages in both individual and group settings!Program Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will have gained insights into setting career goals, creating a professional development plan, and understanding the steps needed to succeed in their chosen career path. Students will also learn about budgeting, saving, managing income, and understanding financial planning basics, which is essential for making informed decisions about money in both personal and professional settings. Additionally, students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for success in any workplace.
 
Thursday July 24, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Learning Through Books - Learning Through Books
Program Description:Learning Through Books is a free developmental play group for Bristol Residents where parents and children ages 2 - 5 years use books and crafts to explore language, social emotional skills, counting, and engage with other parents, caregivers, and children. Books are read aloud to the group and provided for each child to take home. Craft materials and snacks are provided for each session as well. Please note, registration for this program closes at 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 15th. About the Instructor: Aubrey Minkler is the Community Services Coordinator for the City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services department. For more information, please contact Aubrey at (860) 314-4690 or aubreyminkler@bristolct.govProgram Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will be able to:  - listen and engage with one book per week.  - explore sounds, words, and language through imaginative play.  - identify different emotions. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Skills to Pay the Bills - Skills to Pay the Bills
Program Description:The program provides an opportunity for teens to bond with positive role models through discussions, hands on activities and field learning while in a safe and supportive environment.  Meetings will provide important social and real-world learning experiences that enhance and add to each participants skill set. This program delivers the much needed and in demand life skills topics that are essential to preparing the young people to make educated and informed choices as they transition into adulthood.  Participants will gain knowledge that will allow them to evaluate unhealthy situations, be able to and become more knowledgeable about resources in the community that are available to them. About the Instructors:This group is facilitated by Ashante Malone, LMSW Youth and Family Coordinator and Aubrey Minkler, Community Services Coordinator with Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. Ashante holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and both facilitators have many years of experience working with youth of all ages in both individual and group settings!Program Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will have gained insights into setting career goals, creating a professional development plan, and understanding the steps needed to succeed in their chosen career path. Students will also learn about budgeting, saving, managing income, and understanding financial planning basics, which is essential for making informed decisions about money in both personal and professional settings. Additionally, students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for success in any workplace.
 
Tuesday July 29, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Skills to Pay the Bills - Skills to Pay the Bills
Program Description:The program provides an opportunity for teens to bond with positive role models through discussions, hands on activities and field learning while in a safe and supportive environment.  Meetings will provide important social and real-world learning experiences that enhance and add to each participants skill set. This program delivers the much needed and in demand life skills topics that are essential to preparing the young people to make educated and informed choices as they transition into adulthood.  Participants will gain knowledge that will allow them to evaluate unhealthy situations, be able to and become more knowledgeable about resources in the community that are available to them. About the Instructors:This group is facilitated by Ashante Malone, LMSW Youth and Family Coordinator and Aubrey Minkler, Community Services Coordinator with Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. Ashante holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and both facilitators have many years of experience working with youth of all ages in both individual and group settings!Program Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will have gained insights into setting career goals, creating a professional development plan, and understanding the steps needed to succeed in their chosen career path. Students will also learn about budgeting, saving, managing income, and understanding financial planning basics, which is essential for making informed decisions about money in both personal and professional settings. Additionally, students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for success in any workplace.
 
Thursday July 31, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Learning Through Books - Learning Through Books
Program Description:Learning Through Books is a free developmental play group for Bristol Residents where parents and children ages 2 - 5 years use books and crafts to explore language, social emotional skills, counting, and engage with other parents, caregivers, and children. Books are read aloud to the group and provided for each child to take home. Craft materials and snacks are provided for each session as well. Please note, registration for this program closes at 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 15th. About the Instructor: Aubrey Minkler is the Community Services Coordinator for the City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services department. For more information, please contact Aubrey at (860) 314-4690 or aubreyminkler@bristolct.govProgram Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will be able to:  - listen and engage with one book per week.  - explore sounds, words, and language through imaginative play.  - identify different emotions. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Skills to Pay the Bills - Skills to Pay the Bills
Program Description:The program provides an opportunity for teens to bond with positive role models through discussions, hands on activities and field learning while in a safe and supportive environment.  Meetings will provide important social and real-world learning experiences that enhance and add to each participants skill set. This program delivers the much needed and in demand life skills topics that are essential to preparing the young people to make educated and informed choices as they transition into adulthood.  Participants will gain knowledge that will allow them to evaluate unhealthy situations, be able to and become more knowledgeable about resources in the community that are available to them. About the Instructors:This group is facilitated by Ashante Malone, LMSW Youth and Family Coordinator and Aubrey Minkler, Community Services Coordinator with Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. Ashante holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and both facilitators have many years of experience working with youth of all ages in both individual and group settings!Program Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will have gained insights into setting career goals, creating a professional development plan, and understanding the steps needed to succeed in their chosen career path. Students will also learn about budgeting, saving, managing income, and understanding financial planning basics, which is essential for making informed decisions about money in both personal and professional settings. Additionally, students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for success in any workplace.
 
Tuesday August 5, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Skills to Pay the Bills - Skills to Pay the Bills
Program Description:The program provides an opportunity for teens to bond with positive role models through discussions, hands on activities and field learning while in a safe and supportive environment.  Meetings will provide important social and real-world learning experiences that enhance and add to each participants skill set. This program delivers the much needed and in demand life skills topics that are essential to preparing the young people to make educated and informed choices as they transition into adulthood.  Participants will gain knowledge that will allow them to evaluate unhealthy situations, be able to and become more knowledgeable about resources in the community that are available to them. About the Instructors:This group is facilitated by Ashante Malone, LMSW Youth and Family Coordinator and Aubrey Minkler, Community Services Coordinator with Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. Ashante holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and both facilitators have many years of experience working with youth of all ages in both individual and group settings!Program Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will have gained insights into setting career goals, creating a professional development plan, and understanding the steps needed to succeed in their chosen career path. Students will also learn about budgeting, saving, managing income, and understanding financial planning basics, which is essential for making informed decisions about money in both personal and professional settings. Additionally, students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for success in any workplace.
 
Thursday August 7, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Learning Through Books - Learning Through Books
Program Description:Learning Through Books is a free developmental play group for Bristol Residents where parents and children ages 2 - 5 years use books and crafts to explore language, social emotional skills, counting, and engage with other parents, caregivers, and children. Books are read aloud to the group and provided for each child to take home. Craft materials and snacks are provided for each session as well. Please note, registration for this program closes at 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 15th. About the Instructor: Aubrey Minkler is the Community Services Coordinator for the City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services department. For more information, please contact Aubrey at (860) 314-4690 or aubreyminkler@bristolct.govProgram Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will be able to:  - listen and engage with one book per week.  - explore sounds, words, and language through imaginative play.  - identify different emotions. 
 
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Skills to Pay the Bills - Skills to Pay the Bills
Program Description:The program provides an opportunity for teens to bond with positive role models through discussions, hands on activities and field learning while in a safe and supportive environment.  Meetings will provide important social and real-world learning experiences that enhance and add to each participants skill set. This program delivers the much needed and in demand life skills topics that are essential to preparing the young people to make educated and informed choices as they transition into adulthood.  Participants will gain knowledge that will allow them to evaluate unhealthy situations, be able to and become more knowledgeable about resources in the community that are available to them. About the Instructors:This group is facilitated by Ashante Malone, LMSW Youth and Family Coordinator and Aubrey Minkler, Community Services Coordinator with Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. Ashante holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and both facilitators have many years of experience working with youth of all ages in both individual and group settings!Program Benefits:By the end of this program, participants will have gained insights into setting career goals, creating a professional development plan, and understanding the steps needed to succeed in their chosen career path. Students will also learn about budgeting, saving, managing income, and understanding financial planning basics, which is essential for making informed decisions about money in both personal and professional settings. Additionally, students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for success in any workplace.