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Monday April 27, 2026
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Town Meeting Childcare with Manchester Parks and Rec - Free Town Meeting Childcare- Monday April 27 Manchester Parks and Rec will offer free child care to families of Manchester school-age students in grades K-5. By providing childcare we hope to enable parents to attend Town Meeting on Monday, April 28th at 6:30 p.m. Please be advised that this is not a drop-in program, and you must pre-register for a spot in order for Manchester Parks and Rec to properly staff the program. Drop off will begin at 6:15 p.m. and children must be picked up at the end of Town Meeting or by 9:00 p.m., whichever comes first. This program will be held at Manchester Memorial School Cafeteria.

Friday May 1, 2026
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM	Leave the kids with us! Parents Night Out with MMPTO & MPR - Parents Night Out Enjoy a well-deserved night out while giving back to our community!Together the MMPTO, Down Town Improvement Committee,  and in partnership with Parks & Recreation, is hosting a special evening for parents to relax and dine at local downtown Manchester restaurants. Childcare for Kindergarten through 5th grade will be provided by Parks & Recreation, so you can enjoy your evening worry-free. Gather your friends, make dinner plans, and support our local businesses! Make your reservations: • Cala’s – Call (978) 525-3304 • Bravo – Call (978) 704-9388 • 35 Beach – Reserve online: https://www.opentable.com/r/35-beach-manchester-by-the-seaWe know what kids love: good food and great play! We promise to send your little ones home tired and with a full, happy belly. We’ll be serving local favorite Mike's Place pizza for dinner. During their time with us, the children will jump into high-energy gym games, get creative with crafts, and head outdoors for some healthy fresh air.Grades: K-5Dates: Friday, May 1Location: Memorial School Cafeteria Time: 6:15-8:15pmFee: $20.00 per child

Monday May 11, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Intermediate Pickleball Class (Mondays)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Lower Intermediate Pickleball Class (Mondays)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.

Tuesday May 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Intermediate Pickleball Class (Tues) May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Lower Intermediate Pickleball Class (Tues)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.

Wednesday May 13, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Intermediate Pickleball Class (Wednesdays)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Lower Intermediate Pickleball Class (Wednesdays)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Newbie/Beginner Pickleball Class (Wednesday Evenings)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.

Monday May 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Intermediate Pickleball Class (Mondays)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Lower Intermediate Pickleball Class (Mondays)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.

Tuesday May 19, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Intermediate Pickleball Class (Tues) May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Lower Intermediate Pickleball Class (Tues)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.

Wednesday May 20, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Intermediate Pickleball Class (Wednesdays)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Lower Intermediate Pickleball Class (Wednesdays)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Adult Pickleball Lessons 2026 - Newbie/Beginner Pickleball Class (Wednesday Evenings)-May Next sessions start the week of May 11th.We will open registration on Tuesday, April 21st for residnets of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.Registration for all others, if room is still available, will start on May1st.Registration for a class also includes a day of supervised round robin play!Please only sign up for one class per session.Did you hear Manchester Parks and Rec is offering lessons at the courts on Summer Street for beginners and for more intermediate players? Please park at Sweeney Park and walk over. Be sure to bring a paddle and water bottle. If you do not have a paddle there is a limited amount of extras that could be used during the session.What Pickleball lesson is for you?Newbie / Beginner Level New to pickleball? This is the perfect starting point for you. What we'll cover: We will teach you how to keep score, understand court positioning, and hit basic pickleball shots. Your current skill: You are brand new to the game and currently get your serves and returns in bounds about 40% of the time or less. Lower Intermediate Level You know the basics and have a solid understanding of how the game flows. Knowledge: You understand the two-bounce rule, keep score without mistakes, know the correct starting positions, and can serve from the proper location. Skills: You can keep the ball in play for a few hits, move safely around the court, and are aware of dinks, drives, and overheads. Consistency: Your serves and returns land in bounds at least 50% of the time. Intermediate Level You know the rules inside and out, and you are starting to think about strategy. Knowledge: You have a good understanding of the basic rules and know exactly how to position yourself for each point. Skills: You can successfully hit forehand and backhand volleys at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) with control over height and depth. You move easily in all directions to chase down balls. Strategy: You actively move to the NVZ after returning a serve instead of retreating. You are aware of dinking and are starting to use third-shot drops and drives consistently. Consistency: Your serves and returns must land in bounds at least 75% of the time. Please note: If you are undecided if you should move to the next level, you need approval from the instructors.  They will determine if you have advanced to the next level, need to move down a level or stay at the same level.