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On the Watertown Seal is a picture of an English Colonist and an Indian exchanging, as peace tokens,  bread for fish.  Captain Roger Clap landed at Nantasket Point in 1630 and rode up Charles River to Gerry's Landing with the first party of Watertown Colonists.
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Recreation

  1. Youth Summer Tennis Lessons

    August 16, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Mary Williams Shea Tennis Courts

    Lessons are held daily from Monday through Friday for 50 minutes. Our lessons include forehand, backhand and overhead shots, serving and scoring. June 25 and June 26 are set aside for placing the students in their proper skills classes.

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  2. Mens Summer Basketball - Legends

    August 16, 6:30 PM - 8:20 PM @ Saltonstall Basketball Court

    The Watertown Recreation Men’s Basketball League is now in the process of organizing for the upcoming summer season. The legends league will begin on Thursday, May 24th and end in the middle of August at the latest. The legends will again play on Thursdays at 6:30 and 7:25 pm. We are now in the process of securing players for the upcoming season. Remember to be a legend you have to be 30 or over and have played in the league for at least 10 years and have roots in Watertown and be approved by the commissioner. Please bring this form to the Recreation Department with a check for $125.00 before Monday, April 23, 2012.

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  3. Men's Summer Basketball League Games

    August 16, 6:30 PM - 10:15 PM @ Saltonstall Park Basketball Court

    The Watertown Recreation Department Men’s Basketball League will hold its introductory meeting on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7:00 in the Lower Hearing room in the Watertown Town Hall. The next meeting will be on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7:00 in the same location. The League will begin on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. The cost of the league is $1250.00 with an additional $100.00 forfeit fee that will be returned if there are no forfeits. This will bring the total fee to $1350.00 If we owe your team money from last year, we will deduct it from this year’s fee. There will be three leagues offered: Papas Elite League: High Level Players - College Level Only Team must include 80% former or current College basketball players O’Brien Legends League: Summer League Veterans Only - Over 30. Sullivan League: - Medium Level - High School Experience and College.

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Senior Center/Council on Aging

  1. YOGA AT THE SENIOR CENTER

    August 16, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Watertown Senior Center

    The class is done using a chair (no mat work) and provides a gentle stretch and limbering for the body and a restorative exercise for the mind.

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  2. AUGUST MOVIE MATINEE: ONE DAY

    August 16, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Watertown Senior Center

    ONE DAY: Adapted from author David Nicholls' critically acclaimed novel of the same name, about a principled working-class girl who forges a unique bond with a wealthy jet-setter that spans two decades. July 15, 1988: Emma is about to enter the real world. An idealist from humble upbringings, she dreams of making the world a better place for everyone. On the night of her graduation, Emma meets Dexter, a wealthy flirt without a care in the world. Dexter is also graduating, though unlike Emma he looks forward to a future of comfort and privilege. By checking back with Emma and Dexter every July 15th for the next 20 years, we experience their happiness, hardships, and heartache as they strive to live out their dreams, and find meaning in a world that's constantly changing. With Ann Hathaway and John Sturges.

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