Winter & Spring Adult Programs

Come and join USA Archery Certified instructors from Phoenix Archery on Tuesdays & Thursday nights r for our weekly range nights. Phoenix archery will bring equipment and be hosting a safe and fun open range night for archery enthusiasts. Age: 8 and up

Tuesdays are for experienced shooters only and there are 2 classes to choose from: 6:00 - 7:00 pm or 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Thursdays for beginner shooters and classes from run 6:00 to 7:00pm.

Cost: $20.00 per session for household registration

Cost: $15.00 per session for individual registration

Tuesday, January 9th

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$80.00 Youth 6-22yrs old

$90.00 Adults 23-59yrs old

$80.00 Senior 60+

$25.00 Rental (if needed)

Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation Department on Tuesday January 9th as we travel to Gunstock mountain for a day of skiing or Snowboarding on your own. Located in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Gunstock is close to Boston, Concord and Manchester, NH. The breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee and its natural beauty makes Gunstock a perfect destination. Known as one of the best ski resorts in New Hampshire, Gunstock offers skiing and snowboarding with 227 skiable acres and 49 trails.

All participants must be pre-registered and seats are limited! The bus will depart from Merrimack Parks and Recreation at 116 Naticook Road at 8:00 am and will return at around 5:00 pm. Cost includes transportation and lift ticket. Rental maybe be added on for an additional discounted cost. 

Saturday, Jan 13th 

9:00 am - 3:30 pm 

Age: 11 and up

Cost: FREE.

 Riding a snowmobile or wheeled vehicle in New Hampshire can be fun and exciting for the whole family. Take a class, join a club, and ride responsibly. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department strongly recommends that all riders participate in a Safety Education Class. Parents/Guardians must attend this class with their minor children. Recipients of this OHRV course certificate, typically will be able to get discounts on their snowmobile insurance. All people staying in the building must register for the class.

Wednesday, Jan 17th 

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

Age: 9 and up

Cost: $90

Heartsaver CPR & AED class for youth and adults! Class includes both the educational material and hands-on skills needed. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED operation, to meet job, regulatory or other requirements or just wants to be prepared if an emergency happens. 

Saturday, January 27th

11:15 am - 7:00 pm

$99.00 pp

Come  join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on Saturday,   January 27th as we travel down to the Providence Performing Arts Center  for the matinee showing of the Broadway Musical Ain't Too Proud – The   Life and Times of The Temptations. 

The bus will depart from the Exit 8 Park & Ride which is located in 8 N Southwood Drive in Nashua at at 11:15 am and will get us to the  theater  for 12:45 pm and the show begins at 2:00 pm. Trip returns home  for 7:00  pm. Trip includes Outer Side Orchestra level seating in Rows  AA – HH  and luxury motor coach transportation. 

Tuesdays, February 6th thru March 26th(No class 2/27)
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee: $190.00 pp
Age: 10+ (participants under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult in the class)
 

 In this beginner smartphone photography class you will learn the basic ins and outs of how to use the camera on your phone, the best practices for settings, and how to edit and share those images, as well as learn basic rules of composition and artistry. This is a hands-on class that will culminate with an art show reception. This 7 week class is for you if you want to get better at taking photos with your phone or just enjoy photography and want to learn more. The class material will be adapted to match the needs and level of participants in the class.   

Tuesday, February 27th
Time: 5:30 - 11:30 pm
Fee: $130.00 pp
During February School Vacation Week
 

Soak up the rich history,  hear the echoes of the past and join the Merrimack Parks &  Recreation Department as we travel to TD Garden in Boston to see the  Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, February 27th.
 

Traveling to Boston and paying to park in the City can be challenging and expensive. Let us handle the  driving and so you can sit back and enjoy the game.

The cost of the trip is $130 per person which includes deluxe motor coach transportation and a  ticket to the game. Tickets are in Balcony Section 323 which is behind the Home Team Basket.

Trip  departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride at 5:30 pm in order to get you  to Boston in plenty of time for the 7:30 pm game time start. Tickets are  limited and will sell out quickly.  

Thursday, March 14th

8:00 am - 6:30 pm 

$50.00 pp

Come join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on Thursday, March 14th  and test the luck of the Irish as we travel down to the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT for the day.

You don’t need to be an experienced game player to enjoy this trip there is gambling, shops, restaurants and more! There is something for people of all skill levels.  This trip is open to both residents and non-residents so bring all your friends! All participants must be pre-registered and seats are limited!

The bus will depart from the Park and Ride off exit 8 in Nashua at 8:00 am and will return at around 6:30 pm 

Saturday, April 6th

5:00 - 8:00 pm

$75.00 per person

John O'Leary Adult Community Center 

Fire  & Rain: An Evening of James Taylor as performed by Dave Binder sheds new light on the words and music of this timeless performer. Close your eyes and you're sure James is in the room. Open your ears and  learn about the life and times of James Taylor. It’s all through the musical magic and storytelling of James Taylor note-for-note Tribute Artist Dave Binder. More than just your ordinary  performer, Dave holds a doctorate in Musical Philosophy from St. Lawrence University. After 32 years of touring and over 3200 shows, Dave  Binder and his concerts have become a “A Tradition” at Performing Arts Centers throughout the country.

Dave’s  “Fire & Rain” show offers a nostalgic sojourn through 20 years of  James Taylor’s most memorable music – from “Gone to Carolina in my Mind”  and “Something in the way she Moves” to “Fire and Rain”, “Shower the  People”, “Up on the Roof”, “How Sweet It Is”, “Country Road”, “You’ve  Got a Friend” and “Don’t let me be Lonely Tonight.”

This is a dinner show event that includes a buffet style dinner from Only Catering, and a ticket to the show. A cash bar will also be available during the performance. Doors open at 5:00 pm with dinner starting at  5:15 and the show runs from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 

Friday, April 26th

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

$99.00 pp

Soak up the rich history, hear the echoes of the past and join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department as we travel to Fenway Park. "America's Most Beloved Ballpark" is a place where dreams are made, traditions are celebrated and baseball is forever. For the first time since 2017; watch the Boston Red Sox take on the Chicago Cubs in this early season match-up!

Traveling to Fenway Park on your own is not easy.  Let us handle the transportation so you can enjoy the game. Cost of the trip is $99 per person and trip fee includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and a ticket to the game. Tickets are in the Infield Grandstand Section 30 (along the 3rd base line)  Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride at 5:00 pm. Game time is 7:05 pm.  Tickets are limited and will sell out quickly. Reserve your space today. Go Sox!

* The Boston Red Sox uses digital ticketing with the MLB app and you will need a smart phone so that we can transfer the tickets to you electronically before the game.  

Saturday, May 4th

12:15 pm - 5:00 pm

$99.00 pp

Come join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on Saturday, May 4th as we travel down to the Emerson Colonial Theater in Boston to see Clue: A New Comedy on stage as part of the Broadway In Boston Theater Series.

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the cult 1985 Paramount movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

The bus will depart from the Exit 8 Park & Ride which is located in 8 N Southwood Drive in Nashua at at 12:15 pm and will get us to the theater for 1:15 pm and the show begins at 2:00 pm. Trip returns home for 5:00 pm.  Trip includes Balcony Level ticket to the show and luxury motor coach transportation.

This trip is open to both residents and non-residents so bring all your friends! All participants must be pre-registered and seats are limited!  

Saturday, June 8

6:00 am - 11:30 pm

$78.00 pp

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, a city so nice they named it twice! Want to see New  York but don’t want to drive and spend half the day looking for parking?  At last, a chance for you to get away!

Here is your chance to go  shopping, spend the day sightseeing, take in a show, or visit New  York’s world class museums. From the latest fashion on Fifth and Madison  Avenues to quaint antique shops in Greenwich Village, from the world’s  largest department stores to discount and bargain shops, the Big Apple  has it all!

Join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department  on Saturday, June 8th. Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride at  6:00 am and we will arrive in New York City around 10:45 am where you  will be dropped off at Rockefeller Center. You will have until 6:30 pm  to explore the city on your own at your own pace. Trip will return to  Merrimack at approximately 11:30 pm. Advanced registration is required  and spaces are limited!

Trip is open to both residents & non-residents. Participants under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by an adult.