Sterling Community Center

09/04/2026

⚽️ Big kicks, little players, lots of fun!

Give your little one a fun introduction to soccer with Learn to Play! Designed for ages 3–5, this program focuses on the basics through fun, engaging drills and activities that help young players build skills, confidence, and a love for the game.

Players will also receive a T-shirt and soccer ball to keep the fun going at home! 👟⚽️

Ready to get them on the field? Register here:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/SCCrecsoccer

09/03/2026

👶 Babysitting is a big job, so why not be ready for it?

Safesitters teaches sitters ages 11+ the skills they need to feel confident and prepared when caring for children. Participants learn child care and safety skills, first aid and rescue skills, plus life and business skills that can come in handy on and off the job.

📚 Enjoyed the class? A take-home course book is available for purchase to keep building on what you learned!

Ready to get started? Register here:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/SCCsafesitters

09/03/2026

THIS is what community looks like. 💚🧡💗🩵

Earlier this week, News 12 Connecticut helped shine a light on the urgent need in Sterling’s Food Pantry.

The very next day, donations started flooding in.

Bags, boxes, carts full of food — our community saw a need and showed up for one another.

That spirit of neighbors helping neighbors is at the heart of Sterling and our mission to build a community we can all be proud of.

Thank you, News 12 Connecticut, and thank YOU to everyone who stepped up.

This is Sterling. This is community. 💚

While many people tend to only think about food pantries around the holidays, Executive Director Amanda Meeson says back to school time could actually be the time pantries need food most.

09/03/2026

🧘‍♀️ Make a little room for calm this fall!

Whether you prefer a gentle floor practice or a seated practice, Sterling has a yoga class for you. Join Panagiota Raguskus for Gentle Floor Yoga or Virginia Verrillo for Chair Yoga, both designed to help you slow down, stretch, and enjoy some time for yourself.

Looking for a little more flexibility? Our Yoga Punch Card lets you drop into five classes whenever it works for you!

Ready to find your flow? Register here:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/SCCyoga1

09/02/2026

🎨 ART CLASSES FOR EVERY AGE! 🎨

Whether you have a little artist just getting started or you’re an adult looking to get creative, we have an art class for you! From age 6 all the way through adulthood, there’s a chance for everyone to explore their creativity, try something new, and have fun.

Find your class and register today! 👇
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/SCCartclasses

09/02/2026

Fall is a great time for a little pantry cleanout! 🍂🧡

As you’re organizing your kitchen and clearing out those extra nonperishable items, consider putting a few aside for our Food Pantry. We’re currently looking for:

🥫 Canned vegetables & fruit
🍝 Pasta & pasta sauce
🥜 Peanut butter & jelly
🍚 Rice & flavored rice
🥫 Canned meats
🥣 Breakfast foods

Have a few extras in your cupboards? Your donation can help us fill the gap and keep our shelves stocked for families in our community.

Donations can be dropped off at Sterling House during regular hours of operation.

A little fall cleaning can go a long way! 🧡

09/01/2026

Obstacles. Mud. Laughs. Questionable decisions. 😂

That’s the fun part.

The really good part? Every messy mile helps support Sterling Community Center programs for local kids and families.

Proceeds from Down & Dirty help support our Resource Connection programs, like our Food Pantry, as well as our Youth Development and Youth Programs.

So while you’re climbing, splashing, slipping, laughing and wondering why you wore those sneakers…

You’re also doing a whole lot of good.💚🧡🩷💙
11 DAYS TO GO!

📅 September 12
📍 Short Beach, Stratford

👉 SterlingDownAndDirty5K.com

09/01/2026

Never tried improv before? 🎭 Even better!

Our Improv program is a fun place to step outside your comfort zone, get creative, build confidence, and most importantly, have fun! No experience needed, just bring your imagination and be ready to give it a try. 🙌

🎬 Ready to try something new?
🔗Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SCCimprov

08/31/2026

🏓 Pickleball starts THIS Friday!

Adults, there are only a few more days to get registered! Get some exercise, learn the basics, and enjoy a little friendly competition on the pickleball court. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to build your confidence, this class is a fun, welcoming place to get started.

📍 Wooster Middle School
🕔 5:30 PM or 6:30 PM

Don’t wait! Register here:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/SCCpickleball1

08/31/2026

🏀⚽⚾ Mini Sports starts TOMORROW! 🎉

Let’s get those little athletes moving! Mini Sports is a 6-week sports discovery program designed for ages 3–5. Through fun games, simple drills, and plenty of active play, little ones will explore soccer, basketball, and t-ball while building confidence, coordination, and a love of sports.

📍 Erin’s Gym
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent participation required

There’s still time to register!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/SCCminisports1