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The Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission (PARPC) began in 1975 and provides the residents of the Palmyra Area School District which includes North and South Londonderry Townships and the Palmyra Borough with opportunities for recreation and leisure. We welcome other surrounding townships to join us in our efforts to develop a sense of community through participation in our programs.

The Palmyra Area Rec offers a variety of programs for all ages throughout the year including: Zumba , Fitness, Dance, Co-ed Volleyball, Track & Field, Soccer, Basketball, Karate, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, 5Ks, Camps ( Sports and Summer), Day Trips, and more.

Recreation Director

Tina Manoogian-King | tking@palmyrarec.org |

Office Staff
Cindy Harshman – Office Manager | charshman@palmyrarec.org
Lisa Skorski – Program Coordinator/Summer Camp Dir. | lskorski@palmyrarec.org
Hung Nguyen – Web Site Administrator | hnguyen@triplestrength.com
Office E-mail | info@palmyrarec.org

• Jan. 2012 Newsletter
• Meeting Dates for 2012
• Registration Form

Chairman
Phil Rothermel: South Londonderry Twp Rep.

Vice-Chairman
Cornelius “Pat” Hennessy: Borough Twp Rep.

Treasurer
Barry Riegle: North Londonderry Twp Rep.

Secretary
Gerald Wimmer: School Board Rep.

Remaining Members
Mike Bratton: Member at Large
Kathy Kaylor: Borough Twp Rep.
Kurt Koennecke: School Board Rep.
Mark Panassow: South Londonderry Twp Rep.
Allan Rossi: North Londonderry Twp Rep.

The Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks  Commission meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month at the Palmyra Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  All are welcome!

• Meeting Dates for 2012

Tina Manoogian-King

Tina is a graduate of Penn State University, and prior to becoming  Director of PARPC served as the Director of  Parks and Recreation for the City of Harrisburg under former Mayor Stephen R. Reed for 20 years. She was the city’s primary staffperson in charge of the development of Harrisburg City Island and Metro Bank Park, the National Civil War Museum, and the revitalization of such regional and city greenspaces as Reservoir Park, Italian Lake Park, Riverfront Park and the 20+ mile long Capital Area Greenbelt. She additionally planned and coordinated Harrisbug’s extensive special events schedule, which drew in excess of 3 million visitors to the city per year.

Tina has experience in all areas of recreation, including project planning and management, grant writing, parks and facility maintenance, program development, recreational safety and event planning.

She is a member of the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society and the National Recreation and Parks Association, and serves as PARPC’s representative to the Friends of PARPC, as well as the Palmyra Area Business Association (PABA). She formerly served as a founding member of the Capital Area Greenbelt Association, the Harrisburg Parks Partnership and the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, to name a few. She also served as the President of the Greater Harrisburg Arts Council for 16 years. Her extensive experience in planning will be helpful in the continuing development of the Ridge Road and Alger properties, as well as other parks and recreational development projects in the PARPC service area.

Refunds

In order to alleviate any registration or payment problems, please adhere to the following registration guidelines.  Please make checks payable to: Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission, “PARPC.”  The Recreation Commission reserves the right to cancel any class that does not reach minimum enrollment.  In this case, each participant will receive a full refund within 30 days.

Registration forms can be found on our website at www.palmyrarec.org  or on the table outside of PARPC office at the Palmyra Municipal Bldg, 325 South Railroad St. Palmyra, PA. 17078.  No phone registrations will be accepted.

Payments (cash, check, money order) must be paid at or mailed to the PARPC Office.   Mailing Address:   PARPC, 325 South Railroad St. Suite #1, Palmyra, PA. 17078.  Checks make payable to: “PARPC”.  A $30 charge will be attached to all checks returned for non-sufficient funds.

Once you register and pay the appropriate fee, it is your responsibility to attend the activity.   Confirmations cannot be sent unless you wish to provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Refund checks will be issued only for medical reasons or at the discretion of the director.

Cancellations

Our winter weather policy is as follows:  If the Palmyra Area School District (PASD) closes for inclement weather or any emergency, all PARPC programs are cancelled for that day.  Listen for cancellations on WQIC – 100FM radio in Lebanon and TV stations WGAL and WHTM or call 838-9244, select option 3 for cancellations.

TEAM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Palmyra Area Recreation & Parks Commission (PARPC) is offering businesses the opportunity to sponsor our recreation sports and athletic teams. Sponsorship opportunities exist for Boys/Girls Soccer, Boys/Girls Basketball, Girls Field Hockey and Girls Lacrosse.  For $125.00/team a business will have their company’s name printed on the back of each uniform and given a 4 X 6 plaque and team photo.  Please contact the PARPC office for more info.

SPECIAL EVENTS SPONSORSHIPS

The Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission (PARPC) is offering businesses the opportunity to sponsor special events such  as the Run for the Children 5K, our Easter Egg Hunt and our FallFest event, to name a few. If you are interested in promoting your business while also supporting community events, please contact PARPC at 838-9244. Custom packages can be developed upon request.

ATHLETIC FIELD SPONSORSHIPS

Need an athletic field to call your own. Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission has several parcels of land that can be developed to accommodate your leagues, teams and events. For more information, please contact the Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission (PARPC) at 838-9244.

Website Sponsorships

For more information, please contact the Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission (PARPC) at 838-9244

Palmyra Area Recreation & Parks Commission (PARPC)

325 S. Railroad Street
Palmyra, PA 17078
717-838-9244 Office      

717-838-9240 Fax#

To reach us with questions on any of the programs we are offering or if there are any programs you would like to see implimented, please call us at 838-9244 or email us at the addresses below.

Recreation Director: Tina Manoogian-King                                tking@palmyarrec.org
Office Manager: Cindy Harshman                                                charshman@palmyrarec.org
Program Coordinator/Summer Camp Director: Lisa Skorski  lskorski@palmyrarec.org
Website Manager: Hung Nguyen

Office Hours

Monday to Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday – 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday – Closed
*Office is closed between 12 and 1 pm for lunch. Summer hours vary due to summer super camp.

Office Closed for the following Holidays!

Sept. 5, 2011 – Labor Day
Oct. 10, 2011 – Columbus Day
Nov. 24, 2011 – Thanksgiving
Dec. 26, 2011 – Christmas
Jan. 2, 2012 – New Year’s Day
Jan. 16, 2012 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb. 20, 2012 – President Day
May 28, 2012 – Memorial Day
July 4, 2012 – Independence Day