NOW | Northeast Opportunities for Wellness

Super-Hero Fun-Run (#3 for Kid's 3-Month Marathon)
2025-08-24 10:15 - 11:30 (America/Denver)
Unleash your inner hero and join NOW on Sunday, August 24th for the Super-Hero Fun Run.

You are a hero- Let your hero shine!

Come just as you are or dress up as your favorite superhero!

Cape, Hat, Lucky Socks, or Simply You…Every Hero is Welcome!

When- Sunday, August 24th

Time- 10:15 AM check-in & stretch

Run Kick-Off– 10:30 AM

Location- Hale YMCA in Pomfret, CT

Register for this run by signing up for the NOW 3-Month Kids’ Fun-Run

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Back-to-School Kids' Fun-Run (#4- for Kids' 3-Month Marathon)
2025-08-31 12:15 - 13:30 | Owen Bell Park, 580 Harford Pike, Killingly, Connecticut, 06239
Kick off the school year with NOW at Owen Bell Park for our Back-to-School Fun Run/Walk/Roll! We’ll make our way around the Owen Bell path and finish with a sweet treat—a scoop of Ra Ra’s ice cream, generously donated by the Robert Surprenant Memorial Foundation.

Whether you walk, run, or roll, we’d love for you to join this fun and festive back-to-school celebration.

? Meet us at the NOW table at 12:15 PM for a quick check-in and stretch.? The fun run/walk/roll kicks off at 12:30 PM, ending with an ice cream social at Ra Ra’s.

When- Sunday, August 31st

Time- 12:15 PM check-in & stretch

Run Kick-Off– 12:30 PM followed by ice-cream at Ra Ra’s

Location- Owen Bell Park

Register for this run by signing up for the NOW 3-Month Kids’ Fun-Run

Pomfret Community School Harvest Hustle
2025-09-13 11:50 - 13:40 | Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Rd, Pomfret Center, Connecticut, 06259, United States
This is a paid fund-raiser event organized by the Pomfret Community School PTO. $15 registration fee with an option to order a shirt by August 25th.

Bib Pick Up: 11:50 AM- 12:30 PM

Warmup Led by NOW: 12:35 PM

Race Start: 12:40 PM

The option to order a t-shirt expires after 8/25/25.

Register through the PCS Harvest Hustle 5K & Kids Run:

https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/PomfretCenter/PCSHarvestHustle5KKidsRun

13th Annual NOW ~Lap the Lake~ 5k Road Race, Walk and Kids' Fun Run
2025-09-21 08:00 - 12:00
Join us for the 13th Annual Northeast Opportunities for Wellness 5K Road Race and Walk. We are thrilled to share that our 13th annual ~Lap the Lake~ has been scheduled for September 21, 2025! ~Lap the Lake~ is a major fundraising event which helps fund all of the free youth health & wellness programming that NOW is able to offer the community.

We invite you to “Lap the Lake” with a scenic 5K run & walk along private roads surrounding pristine Alexander’s Lake in Dayville, CT. This family-friendly event also invites kids to participate in our annual Kids Fun Run. The 5K race starts and finishes at The Old Lake Tavern in Dayville! Live broadcast with WINY Radio and professional photography. Proceeds from this event allow NOW to provide sports, nutrition and fitness education and opportunities to the families in the Quiet Corner of CT.

Looking to be a sponsor for the 13th Annual NOW ~Lap the Lake~ Road Race & Walk?

For all information on race day sponsorships, please contact NOW Executive Director, Keegan Coderre, at keegan.coderre@nowinmotion.org or 888-940-4669.

We appreciate the generosity & support from our sponsors and participants. Without our sponsors and supporters, we would not be able fulfill our mission to provide accessible social, emotional, and physical wellness to area children and families. We are incredibly thankful!

Plainfield Rotary Club Moosup Valley Kids' Fun-Run
2025-09-28 09:15 - 10:30 | Moosup State Park, 3 River Street
Run with us on Sunday morning, September 28 on the newly restored Moosup Valley State Park Trail, in Moosup CT. The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30 am before the main events 10K race & 5K race.

All runners can park at Griswold Products at 3 River Street, Moosup CT Trail Entrance is the starting and finishing line for all race.

Although the kids fun run is free, proceeds from the 10K & 5K will support The Rotary Club of Plainfield, CT Foundation, which is focused on food insecurity and women’s health products for the underserved members of our local community.

Register for the Kids Fun Run for free using the Plainfield Rotary Club race website link below:

https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Moosup/MoosupValleyTrailRace

YMCA Road-To-Wellness Kids' Fun-Run
2025-10-05 11:15 - 12:30 | Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center, 9 Technology Park Drive, Putnam, Connecticut, 06260, United States
Road to Wellness is a fundraising event to help fund Hale YMCA programs, like Livestrong, which has helped over hundreds of local cancer survivors on their road to wellness. Join us on October 5th at the Putnam Riverview Marketplace Pavilion from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

NOW will host a kids’ half-mile fun-run on the river trail sponsored by Centreville Bank for free on the day of the event.

When- Sunday, October 5th

Time- 11:15 AM check-in & stretch

Run Kick-Off– 11:30 AM

Location- Meet at the Hale YMCA for the 1/2 mile run on the Putnam River Trail

Register through the YMCA Road To Wellness website, be sure to select “Kid’s Fun Run”

https://www.classy.org/event/road-to-wellness-2025/e679302/register/new/select-tickets

Tackle Jr. 2025
2025-10-18 07:45 - 09:00 | Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park, 16 Kennedy Dr., Putnam, Connecticut, 06260
Join NOW and the NCEF (Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation) for the annual Tackle JR, part of the Tackle the Trail™ event!

Tackle JR is free for all children who want to experience the excitement of running, walking, or rolling a short portion of the official Tackle the Trail™ course. This fun half-mile run is open to kids ages 2–12.

The race finishes at the Hale YMCA, where every participant will receive a medal, and enjoy a celebratory race-day event. Runners will have the chance to meet inspiring runners from across the country!

Race Details:

Arrival: Please arrive by 7:45 a.m. for check-in and to get ready for the run

Start Time: 8:00 a.m. sharp

Starting Location: Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park, Kennedy Drive

Parking: Use the Putnam Pavilion parking lot next to the dog park

NOW & Pomfret School Youth Volleyball Clinic
2025-11-01 09:30 - 11:00
NOW is partnering with Pomfret Schools to host a Free Youth Volleyball Clinic for kids of all ages and skill levels! This fun and engaging event provides a supportive space for young athletes to learn new skills, practice teamwork, and build confidence on and off the court.

Led by experienced coaches and Pomfret Schools student athletes, participants will develop their volleyball fundamentals, from serving and passing to setting and spiking, all while having a great time and making new friends.

Details:

Open to all ages and any skill level!!!

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Time: 9:30 – 11:00 AM

Location: Pomfret School Main Gym

Sign up now below!

NOW & Pomfret School Youth Soccer Clinic
2025-11-01 09:30 - 23:00
Pomfret School is partnering with NOW to host a Free Youth Soccer Clinic designed for kids of all ages and skill levels! This exciting community event offers a fun, supportive environment where young athletes can build their soccer skills, learn teamwork, and grow their confidence, all while having a great time on the field.

Led by experienced coaches and Pomfret School’s student athletes, the clinic focuses on developing both fundamental techniques and a love for the game. Whether your child is brand new to soccer or looking to sharpen their skills, this clinic is the perfect opportunity to play, learn, and connect.

Details:

Open to all ages and any skill level!!!

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Time: 9:30 – 11:00 AM

Location: Pomfret School Turf Field

Sign up now below!

Saturday Social Club
2025-11-01 10:30 - 2026-01-31 12:30 | NOW Building, 181 Main Street, Danielson, Connecticut, 06239, United States
Registration for this program is closed

~Strong Like A Girl~ Girls Empowerment Group
2025-11-03 08:00 - 2026-04-20 17:00 | 181 Main Street, Danielson CT 06239, 181 Main Street, Danielson, Connecticut, 06239
To register for this program, please email Program Facilitator, Lisa Marie Rivera, at fullcirclefamilyservices@gmail.com

This group is designed to be a safe space for girls ages 10 – 12 years old to cultivate self-love, care, and respect. Our goal is to help girls navigate the natural challenges of adolescence while developing the toolbox of skills needed to conquer their own world.

To register for this program, please email Program Facilitator, Lisa Marie Rivera, at fullcirclefamilyservices@gmail.com

Adaptive Swim Clinic - AGES 3 - 12 Years Old
2025-11-16 13:30 - 14:00
Join NOW and the Hale YMCA for our 2nd FREE Adaptive Swimming Clinic! Certified staff will assist children in swimming, water safety, water comfort and PLAY!

*This program is specifically for children with special needs ages 3 – 12 years old.*

Sunday November 16th

Times:

Ages 3 – 12 ~ 1:45 PM to 2:30PM

Ages 12 – 18 ~ 2:45PM – 3:30 PM

*Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early and ready to swim. Locker room access is available. Parent participation in the water may be required for our younger ones*

If registration is closed, please email Mackenzie.corriveau@nowinmotion.org to join our Waitlist.

Adaptive Swim Clinic - AGES 12 - 18 Years Old
2025-11-16 14:30 - 15:30
Join NOW and the Hale YMCA for our 2nd FREE Adaptive Swimming Clinic! Certified staff will assist children in swimming, water safety, water comfort and PLAY!

*This program is specifically for children with special needs ages 12 – 18 years old.*

Sunday November 16th

Time:Ages 12 – 18 ~ 2:45PM – 3:30 PM

*Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early and ready to swim. Locker room access is available. Parent participation in the water may be required for our younger ones*

If registration is closed, please email Mackenzie.corriveau@nowinmotion.org to join our Waitlist

NOW & TEEG Life Skills Social Club
2025-12-04 15:00 - 2026-06-04 16:30 | TEEG, 15 Thatcher Rd, Thompson, Connecticut, 06255, United States
Welcome to the Thompson Life Skills Social Club partnered with TEEG! This FREE program is designed for local youth ages 12 to 14. Our club provides a supportive and engaging environment where tweens and teens can develop essential life skills. Through interactive activities, community involvement, and fun learning experiences, members build confidence, make new friends, and prepare for the future. Join us and be part of a community that empowers you to thrive!

Details:

Ages:

12-14 years old

Date and Time:

Thursday’s

3:00 – 4:30pm

Location:

TEEG

15 Thatcher Rd, North Grosvenor Dale, CT

Sign up below!

Candy Land PJ Breakfast With Santa at The Inn
2025-12-14 08:30 - 12:00 | The Inn at Woodstock Hill, 94 Plaine Hill Rd, Woodstock, Connecticut, 06281, United States
Ho, Ho, Ho!

Join Santa, NOW, Inn at Woodstock Hill, and Collin Hamilton of Chamilton Studios On Sunday, December 14th for a Candy Land Breakfast with Santa! There will be two separate seatings. Seating one will begin at 8:30 a.m. and seating two will begin at 10:15 a.m. There are limited tickets available for purchase.

All families will enjoy breakfast in their PJ’s followed by a professional photo with Santa, crafts with the elves, and will go home with a special gift!

Registration is open and limited: https://www.woodstockhill.com/christmas/

Ticket Price:Children under 2 years old: $0.00Children ages 4 – 11 years old: $20.00Adults & Children 12+ years old: $30.00

Purchase tickets:

https://www.woodstockhill.com/christmas/

NOW & TEEG Youth Basketball Clinic
2026-01-07 17:00 - 2026-01-28 18:30
NOW & TEEG Youth Basketball Clinic is a FREE, indoor, four-week basketball program for youth ages 12–16 in the Quiet Corner. The clinic meets every Wednesday from 5:00–6:30 PM, running from January 7, 2026, through January 28, 2026.

This clinic focuses on building basketball fundamentals, strengthening teamwork, and creating a fun, supportive environment for all participants, regardless of skill level. Youth will have the opportunity to develop their skills, confidence, and love of the game while connecting with peers.

Check out the schedule below to see clinic dates, topics, and locations:

January 7

TEAM BUILDING!

Location: TEEG – 15 Thatcher Rd, N. Grosvendale, CT

January 14 & 21

SKILLS AND DRILLS!

Location: Hale YMCA – 9 Technology Dr, Putnam, CT

January 28

CELEBRATORY BREAKFAST!

Location: TEEG – 15 Thatcher Rd, N. Grosvendale, CT

Please complete the registration information below to enroll in the free clinic.

Youth Soccer Sunday Clinic With NOW & NECONN
2026-01-11 11:00 - 2026-02-01 13:30
The Soccer Sunday clinic will focus on increasing soccer skills, fostering teamwork, and having fun! This indoor soccer clinic series with NECONN Soccer meets each Sunday at Tourtellotte Memorial High for children in the U6, U9, and U12 age groups!

Program Dates:

JANUARY: 11, 18, 25

FEBRUARY: 1

Times:

U6 – 11:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.

U9 – 11:45 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

U12 – -12:30 P.M. – 1:15 P.M.

Where:

Tourtellotte Memorial High School – 785 Riverside Dr, North Grosvenor Dale, CT 06255

IMPORTANT: Please bring sneakers, shin guards, and your own ball!

Please note: Cleats are NOT allowed. Thank

2026 NOW Celebrity Comedy Night
2026-01-23 19:30 - 22:00
Join us for a night of fun as we say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026! The annual NOW Celebrity Comedy Show will be taking over the Bradley Playhouse on January 23rd at 7:30 p.m.

Let’s celebrate the new year together with lots of giggles..for charity!!??

Our celebrity comedians are ready to take the stage for a good cause. Please join us in welcoming returning EMCEE for the evening Scott Higgins, and his co-host, Tyler Hittner. Returning celebrities: Andrew Morrison, Trent Pappas III, Eric Gould, and Linda Colangelo and new celebrity comedians: Beth Markowski-Roop, Matthew Noren, Dan Bennett, Dave Johnson, and Matt Desaulnier

Two ticket levels available:

General Admission (18+): $40

General Admission tickets include entry for a single general admission seat. Doors open at 6:30 to allow adequate time to pick your seat. Please note that this is an 18+ event.

VIP: $100

VIP tickets include access to the Wine Cellar at 85main with heavy Hors d’oeuvres pre-show 5:30 – 7:00pm and special reserved show seating.

*Limited # of VIP tickets available*

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Plainfield Youth Soccer Clinic
2026-02-15 14:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 | Plainfield High School, 105 Putnam Rd, Central Village, Connecticut, 06332, United States
