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SENIOR PROGRAMS FITNESS PROGRAMS 18 -20 ART & CULTURE 21 -22
Active Adult Senior Program
Dates: Ongoing Monday – Friday for East Suffolk Recreation Center; Ongoing Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Curtis R. Milteer Sr. Recreation Center Age: 55+ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Cost: Free with annual membership Join us at the East Suffolk or Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center for the Active Adult Senior Program. This program offers an assortment of activities ranging from social, cultural, physical, instructional, health and wellness, and crafts. Limited transportation is provided by Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia. Lunch is served daily to qualified participants 60+ for a $2 donation.
Sweetheart Ball
Dates: February 8 Age: 55+ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Cost: $10 Location: Curtis R. Milteer Sr. Recreation Center Dress in your Valentine’s best and come join us for an afternoon of dining and dancing! Pre-registration is required.
Bus Trip: Exploring the Countryside of Surry VA
Date: April 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Age: 55+ Cost: Free with annual membership Come join a group of Active Seniors as we travel to Surry to explore the countryside via guided tour. “Dutch” lunch at the Surry Seafood Restaurant. Pre-registration is required.
Stay Strong Senior Aerobics
Dates: April 25 - May 19 Time: Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Cost: $12 Location: Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center Stay Strong Senior Aerobics is an hour class for mature, active adults that targets not only muscular strength and endurance but also aids in improving cardiopulmonary and mental health. For more information on East Suffolk Active Adult Senior Programs, call 757-514-4500 or thamlin@suffolkva.us.
Zentangle Art Class
Date: February 15 & 22 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 55+ Cost: Free with annual membership Location: Suffolk Cultural Arts Center This beginner level class will teach participants fun ways to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The class is offered in partnership with Tidewater Arts Outreach and all supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
Active Adult Open Pickleball Play
Dates: Ongoing; Wednesday & Fridays Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Age: 55+ Cost: Free with annual membership Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center Come join us for open Pickleball Play! This fun sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. All ability levels are welcome. Some equipment is available to borrow.
Chair Yoga
Date: March 16 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Age: 55+ Cost: Free Location: Suffolk Cultural Arts Center This chair-based Yoga Class will offer the benefits of yoga while giving participants the opportunity to use a chair for support, balance and to aid in advancing the pose as appropriate. The class is offered in partnership with Tidewater Arts Outreach. Pre-registration is required.
Hanging Sun Catchers
Date: April 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Age: 55+ Cost: Free with annual membership Join us for this DIY craft class where participants will have the opportunity to design and make their own sun catchers. This interactive class is offered in partnership with Tidewater Arts Outreach. Pre-registration is required.
TNT (Tighten N’ Tone)
Dates: January 9 - February 1, Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Cost: $12 Location: Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center This hour-long class is a mixed cardio training with strength training segments across all major muscle groups.
Go With The Flow
Dates: March 21 - April 13, Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 11:00 – 11:30 AM Location: Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center Cost: $8 Go With The Flow is perfect for those who need a midday reset to move, stretch, and relax. This class is also the perfect pairing with your regular exercise routine.
Kidz in Motion
Dates: February 13 - March 8, Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM Cost: Free Location: Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center This 60-minute class is designed to allow parents a good workout and keep kids moving! We will include fundamentals of exercise as well as an introduction to exercise equipment.
Fit Factory Boot Camp
Dates: March 20 - April 12, Mondays & Wednesdays Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Cost: $12 Location: Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center This class is FUN all-in-one! This four-week program gives your body a challenged and rewarding workout. All fitness levels are welcome.
For more information on Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center Fitness Programs, contact Madison Cutten at 757-514-7112 or mcutten@suffolkva.us
Walk This Weight
Dates: April 24 - May 18, Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Cost: $15 Location: Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center A four-week small group Couch to 5K program should they wish to continue to the next step in their fitness journey. Weather permitting, this class will be outside.
Lunch Crunch
Dates: February 14 - March 9, Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 11:00 – 11:30 AM Cost: $8 Location: Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center Lunch Crunch is an intense 30-minute workout designed for maximum effectiveness in minimal time. In this class, we have a specific focus on core and cardio training to really fuel the burn!
Women on Weights
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 3 - April 27 Time: 12:00 -1:00 PM Age: 17+ Cost: Free with annual membership Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center You will learn how to use the various pieces of equipment in our fitness center and be confident from now on in the gym!
January Fitness Challenge: Jump Rope
Dates: Monday - Friday All day, Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Age: 17+ Cost: Free Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center Come out and see if you can get to 1,000 jumps by the end of January. Jumping rope provides plenty of health and fitness benefits for everyone.
February Fitness Challenge: Plank
Date: Monday - Friday All day, Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Age: 17+ Cost: Free Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center See how long you can hold a plank this February. You will have the entire month to increase your plank time.
American Red Cross: First Aid/CPR/AED for the Community
Dates: January 27, March 10, April 14 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ages: 18+ Cost: $45 Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life as a result of breathing and cardiac emergencies. Components from the ARC include First Aid/CPR/AED for adults and pediatrics.
New Year, Better You Challenge
Dates: January 30 - March 31 Age: 17+ Cost: $20 Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center & Curtis R. Milteer Sr. Recreation Center Let us help you reach your 2023 goals. This challenge will include nutritional counseling and different types of physical training. We will utilize your body mass index and overall body fat to assess your progress.
COMMIT Dance Fitness Class
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, year-round Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Ages: 17+ Cost: $20 for 6 weeks (12 classes) Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center This class creates community through music, dance and fitness. While listening to a variety of hits, you will dance to choreographed routines, learn, and more!
Personal Training
Dates: Year-round Age: 17+ Cost: $10 an hour/ $90 for 10 sessions (10 hours) Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center & Curtis R. Milteer Sr. Recreation Center Do you have health and wellness goals and aren’t sure how to reach them? Lose weight, gain strength, or simply get motivated; whatever your goals our Fitness Specialist can help you reach them! Get a FREE fitness assessment, then sign up for training sessions based on a personal program designed around your goals and assessment results. Receive a bundle discount when you select our personal training packages. Personal training sessions are by appointment only.
Hammer Time!
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 3 - April 27 Time: 6:00 -6:30 AM Ages: 17+ Cost: Free with annual and fitness membership Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center Before the sun rises let’s help you jump start your day with a great HIIT workout! This is a full body blast that is sure to make your whole day.
Line Dance Class
Dates: Year-round Time: Mondays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM; Thursdays 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Ages: 17+ Cost: $20 for 6 weeks; $4 drop in rate Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center Come out and learn exciting line dances with us! Our classes are set to the latest R&B music; it’s a great was to relieve stress, exercise and most of all have fun!
Senior Aerobics
Dates: Year-round, Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 10:00 -11:00 AM Age: 55+ Cost: $12 for 6 weeks; $2 drop-in rate Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center Senior Aerobics Class is an hour long class that focuses on floor aerobics which may help to increase your mobility, balance, strength and flexibility.
Move it! Shake it! Lift it!
Dates: Wednesdays, January 4 - April 26 Time: 9:30 -10:00 AM Age: 17+ Cost: Free with Annual and Fitness Membership Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center This class is geared toward strengthening and building your entire hip area including your quadriceps, hamstrings, hip mobility, stability and all of the gluteal muscles.
Step Up and Go
Dates: Wednesdays, January 4 - April 26 Time: 10:00 -11:00 AM Age: 17+ Cost: Free with Annual Fitness Membership Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center Let’s get together and walk laps around Suffolk. You will be burning calories while enjoy your great conversations with your fellow walking buddies.
Relax and Unwind
Dates: Fridays, January 6 - April 28 Time: 11:00 AM -12:00 PM Age: 17+ Cost: Free with Annual Membership Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center This program addresses tension in the muscles by using your own body and equipment to stretch, using foam rollers, stretch straps, tennis balls, and general yoga poses.
Waist Removal
Dates: Mondays & Fridays, January 2- April 28 Time: 10:00 -10:45 AM Ages: 17+ Cost: Free with Annual Fitness Membership Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center We will focus on all of the muscles from your shoulders, torso and hips. A variety of exercises will be utilized such as calisthenics, isometrics, and strength and endurance exercises.
Tough Love Fit
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, January 2- April 26 Time: 5:00 -5:30 PM Age: 17+ Cost: Free with Annual Fitness Membership Location: East Suffolk Recreation Center This class will challenge you mentally and physically so be prepared for anything! For more information on East Suffolk Recreation Fitness Programs, contact Melissa Crook at 757-5144504 or mcrook@suffolkva.us.
5th Annual Arbor Day
Date: April 28 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Bennett’s Creek Recreation Center After the proclamation reading there will be a tree planting, followed by a wildflower seed planting in the shape of “5” to honor our City’s fifth year in celebrating Arbor Day. There will also be Earth Day informational packs and goodie bags. Advance registration will be March 3 - April 26.
Family Fun & Community Day
Date: April 22 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Age: All Cost: Free Location: Bennett’s Creek Park Bring the family out for a day of fun and social time. Families will have the opportunity to enjoy games, crafts, family activities, and lots of fun. For more information, call 757-514-4502.
Eggstravaganza
Date: April 1 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Bennett’s Creek Park Join us for our Annual Spring Eggstravaganza. This event will have your kids hopping for joy. Food and vendor items will be available for purchase. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, petting zoo, crafts, music, and more. Peter Cottontail will arrive at 11:15 AM so bring your own camera to capture a picture!
Poetry, Prose, & Pizza
Dates: February 2, April 13 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Suffolk Art Gallery Join the Suffolk Art Gallery, the Suffolk Art League, and host Nathan Richardson for this Open Mic event. Poets, writers, musicians, spoken word, all are welcome. Present your own original works, favorites by others, or just come listen to others and enjoy a slice of pizza! Registration will begin at 6:00 PM at the Gallery before the event.
Virtual Art-Day Wednesdays
One Wednesday a month join the Suffolk Art Gallery for a virtual workshop where we explore different art techniques and mediums. All virtual workshops will be published at 10:00 am on social media and will include a materials list as well as an instructional video.
Monthly Programming and Themes
January 18 - Make your own Scrapbook February 15 - Weaving 101: Cup Weaving March 15 - Paint a Landscape without Brushes April 12 - Pom-Pom Animals
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00PM - 5:00 PM Mondays - Closed 118 Bosley Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
Annual Photography Exhibit Call for Entries
Dates: November 4 - January 20 (deadline) Cost: $30 Location: Suffolk Art Gallery Ages: 18+ Be a part of our 39th Annual Juried Photography Exhibit! Open to all professional and amateur photographers. All original styles of photography in which traditional and digital processes were integral to the creation of the work will be accepted. Registrations must include a completed entry form, payment, and submission of work. Contact 757-514-7284 to receive an entry form.
EXHIBITS
Winter Exhibit: The Magic Brush
Dates: December 9 - January 20 Opening Reception: December 9, 5:00-7:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Suffolk Art Gallery Join us for our Winter Exhibit, The Magic Brush, from the Blue Heron Chapter of the Sumi-e Society of America -- a non-profit educational organization founded in 1988. The group is comprised of brushed ink and watercolor painters that seek to foster an appreciation of East Asian brush painting.
Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2023
January 31 – February 24, 2023
The Suffolk Art League, in cooperation with the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission, will present the Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2023. For more information about entering this exhibit, call the Suffolk Art League at 757-925-0448.
Dates: March 4 - April 14 Reception: March 4, 4:00-6:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Suffolk Art Gallery The Annual Juried Photography Exhibit returns to the Suffolk Art Gallery! Now in its 39th year, the Annual Juried Photography Exhibit at the Suffolk Art Gallery is the largest and longest running juried exhibition for photographic works in Hampton Roads. This year’s exhibit is juried by award-winning photographer, Glen McClure.
