Balance bikes simplify what small children have to think about when first learning to ride. L'il Striders is built around five 45-minute sessions of learning, fun, socialization, and instruction sure to ignite a passion for riding. Once they’ve developed balance, it’s easier to stick some pedals on and teach them the pedaling motion and how to stop. Balance bikes are included for class use.
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Dress your kids in their play clothes and come ready to get mucky and messy! Your kids will have a blast getting their hands ooey and gooey while creating artwork, completing science experiments, and playing messy! Parent participation is encouraged. Messes are expected and we handle the cleanup!
14-October 12
Centre Region Parks and Recreation is thrilled to partner with State College Community Theatre to offer the SCCT Academy Fall classes. At the State College Community Theatre Academy, we teach life skills through stage skills. Our goal is to teach valuable theatre skills, including acting, building character, improvisation, musical theatre, and backstage production work. We focus on building foundations and fundamentals of theatre for our younger students and enhancing skills for our older students. The session will end with a performance for family and friends! Our students will leave with a knowledge of the craft of theatre and will learn life lessons in creativity, teamwork, focus, and communication. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or this will be your first time ever on stage, there’s a place for you at the Academy!
1st-3rd Grades - Instructor: Kerry Clancy, State College Community Theatre
4th-8th Grades - Instructor: Kerry Clancy, State College Community Theatre
25-December 13
Come and learn ways to write together as a family, to reconnect and reflect. These writing activities are fun, easy, and meaningful, and any member of your household can participate regardless of language, age, or ability. Most of all, they’re SHORT and can be done at the table, in the car, etc. All you need to bring is yourselves, and you’ll leave with everything you need. The fee is per family.
Learn the basic skills to prepare you to get back on your bike and ride! This introductory class covers basic rules of the road, best practices to be safe and comfortable on roads and trails, potential barriers to riding for people over 50, and a discussion of strategies to overcome these barriers.
Tennis clinics will be 1.5 hour long sessions where players will practice and work to improve their tennis skills. Sessions will focus on skill development and drills to improve different aspects of play, from groundstrokes to volleys to serves. The clinics will have a focus on improving beginner players, so they can progress to advanced beginner and later intermediate levels of play.
Sunday, September 10
Sunday, September 17
Sunday, September 24
Tennis clinics will be 1.5 hour long sessions where players will practice and work to improve their tennis skills. Sessions will focus on skill development and drills to improve different aspects of play, from groundstrokes to volleys to serves. The clinics will have a focus on improving beginner players, so they can progress to advanced beginner and later intermediate levels of play.
Sunday, October 1
Sunday, October 8
Sunday, October 15
Learn the basics of this lifetime sport. Instruction includes developing forehand, backhand, serves, and volley skills through practice games, skill drills, and more! We encourage players to bring their own tennis rackets, but some are available for players to borrow. This session is for players who are new to the sport. All lessons will be held at Spring Creek Park Tennis courts.
A L L A G E S / A D U L T I N I S T R U C T I O N A L C L A S S E S
This coed tennis tournament will be for intermediate players - players who are able to return a ball consistently, are able to serve, and have an understanding of basic scoring. Coaches will be available to assist players as needed. The tournament will provide an opportunity to practice some competitive tennis with players of similar age and skill level. Tournament will be double elimination. There are a limited number of spots, so please register ahead of time.
Check in for the tournament will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, September 9th, 2023.
Rain make-up will be Sunday, Sept. 10th, if necessary.
Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling, and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs, and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.
Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. We also highlight positive character traits each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.
Soccer Shots Advanced Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. We also highlight positive character traits each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.
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Start Smart Programs, created by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, help kids get ready for sports... and succeed in life. It is an innovative step-by-step approach that builds confidence and self-esteem in a fun and safe sports environment. Parent/Adult & child spend quality time together with their child while learning how to properly teach and support them in sports. Watch the CRPR website (www.crpr.org) for details about program content, as well as dates and times.
Start Smart Football is a developmentally-appropriate introductory parent/guardian-child-based football program for children 4-6 years old. Pairs work together to develop individual skills. Start Smart Football prepares children and their parents for organized football without the threat of competition or the fear of injury. Age-appropriate equipment is used for teaching throwing, catching, kicking/punting, and running/ agility. Each parent/child pair gets to keep the equipment that includes a football, kicking tee, flag belt, and participant manual.
Improve your tennis skills with practice games, skill drills, and match play. Instruction includes building on groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, as well as a focus on improving hitting accuracy. This session is for players who have some tennis experience and want to improve their technique and game play. All lessons will be held at Spring Creek Park Tennis courts.
Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court or with a slightly modified tennis net. Participants use a paddle and a plastic ball with holes and the game can be played as doubles or singles. Join members of the local Pickleball League for basic instruction and lots of fun!
Interested team representatives from any of the Agency's sports leagues or players looking for a team should contact us at 814-231-3071 or jhall@crcog.net ASAP!
Season: September - December
There are two divisions; Division 1 is the more competitive option.
Division I: Tuesdays & Thursday
Division II: Mondays & Wednesdays
Fee: $275 per team
Captains Meeting at COG Building on Wed., Sept. 6, at 6 PM
Season: September - October
Fee: $500 per team
Captains Meeting at Hess Softball Complex on Wednesday, August 23, at 6 PM
Season: September - November
Fee: $360 per team
Captains Meeting at CRPR Office on Monday, August 28, at 6 PM
Construction of the new Diane Kerly Welcome Pavilion and Phase II of the Spring Creek Education Building is exciting and creates the need for extra care and attention. For everyone's safety, we ask that all visitors use caution, take notice to moving construction vehicles, and keep out of fenced-off areas. The restrooms and lobby inside the Spring Creek Education Building (Phase I) remain open during Nature Center office hours and programs, unless otherwise specified. All other education building areas are closed until construction is complete. The new facilities are expected to open early in 2024.
The Nature Center grounds, boardwalk, and trails remain open to the public during the construction of the facilities. If you’d like to see the progress, scan the QR code here:
Visitors will soon enjoy the expanded Spring Creek Education Building (pictured above) with a community space and visitor's center with handson displays, wildlife viewing areas, classrooms that open to the nearby aquatics’ ecosystem, multipurpose public programming space, and additional restrooms!
The Diane Kerly Welcome Pavilion (pictured below), will be an entry point for guests to grab general information and educational materials about the Marsh and nearby destinations. The pavilion includes benches for resting, a water fountain to hydrate and refill water bottles, and four family restrooms which are conveniently located next to the main parking lot.
Details on the opening will be announced toward the end of 2023. Scan the QR code above for updates!
During this intergenerational seasonal celebration, we look beyond the typical fall holiday traditions. Align your family with seasonal rhythms, celebrate the new season, and take home a nature-based craft. Join us for future programs in the cycle of the year! Fee is per family of 6 individuals. Families of 7 or more, register twice.
Trek the trails together with your tyke! Explore something new at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center with this sixweek, hour-long, outdoor program led by a Millbrook Marsh Naturalist. Tyke Hikes incorporates short, handson activities, and nature play that stimulates curiosity in the surrounding natural environment. Program held outdoors rain or shine; please dress for the weather. Registration is required.
Calling all local creatives to help Color the Marsh this fall. Create colorful, eye-catching artwork on 8”x10" paper to be matted, weather-proofed, and placed along the Millbrook Marsh boardwalk. This fundraiser combines creativity and nature, encouraging our community to participate, create, and join us out on the boardwalk for your very own Art Walk! ** Registration timeline is August 28 - September 15 **
Once registered:
1. Contact Millbrook Marsh Nature Center to schedule a time to pick up your paper.
2. Return completed artwork to Millbrook Marsh by Friday, October 6th.
3. Visit Millbrook Marsh to see your work at the Art Walk installation from Sat., Oct. 14 through Mon., Nov. 13. Public Art Walk Display - Sat., Oct. 14th through Mon., Nov. 13 • Program Fee $23R/$35NR
Lavender Scouts is an affinity scouting group designed for queer (LGBTQIA+) and questioning youth. In addition to providing a safe space for youth in the queer community to make connections and grow together, badges will be earned by participating in activities that merge natural history, cultural history, creativity, and community service. Themes of strength, resilience, and identity will be juxtaposed with the flora, fauna, and habitats of the marsh. Participants should expect to enjoy time naturalizing in the marsh on nature walks, doing nature-themed arts and crafts, as well as learning about the cultural history of the queer community and the Gay Rights movement in the United States. The program is designed for ongoing enrollment (season-long), though can easily accommodate scouts who sign up after the season begins.
Scouts will complete activities and explorations that meet all or some of the requirements for a badge or try-it while exploring Millbrook Marsh Nature Center with a Naturalist. Leaders can schedule a program just for their troop or gather several troops together. $8 per participant.
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Start your day off right by observing birds that are migrating to and through the Centre Region. Walks are at Tudek Park and led by members of the State College Bird Club. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. In the case of heavy rain, the walk that morning will be canceled. Registration is not required. For more information about the State College Bird Club visit: www.scbirdcl.org
Tom Tudek Memorial Park $5 donation is appreciated
Join us for an enjoyable morning of birds and bagels with the State College Bird Club! Meet in the barn for a light breakfast and a brief introduction to the basics of bird watching. End your morning with a short walk along the trails to practice your skills.
Spark your student with science. Each Wednesday we explore a new scientific topic, from animal flight to the weirdness of water. Join instructor Ryan Reynolds for experiments, demos, and science-based games.
Join Adam Swartz Puppets for 'a night out you are going to remember for a very long time'. In classic Rocky Horror tradition, the audience is encouraged to come dressed for the event. So, dig out your fishnets, strap on your heels, grab your sparkly hats, and get ready to be entertained by the Socky Horror Puppets! No date? No problem! Make and take your own puppet by registering for the Socky Horror Puppet Workshop!
No date? No problem! Prior to the show join Adam Swartz and cast to design & create your own Transylvanian Sock Puppet to do the Time Warp, again. Dinner will be offered at 5:30 PM. If you are interested, please use the add-on feature.
Enjoy a leisurely sunset paddle at Colyer Lake. Take in the last sights, sounds, and smells of summer. Kayaks, paddles and personal floatation devices are provided. Participants will meet at Colyer Lake ready to paddle. No experience needed. More information will be emailed to registrants closer to the date.
Advance your wellness through nature with Walk With A Doc. A great way to get some steps, learn about health, and enjoy the outdoors. After a brief health discussion with a healthcare provider, spend the rest of the time enjoying a healthy walk at your own pace. You are encouraged to ask health questions and socialize with others in a fun, relaxed setting! The roughly 2.5-mile walk from Millbrook Marsh Nature Center to the Slab Cabin Bridge and back includes moderate terrain of gravel, grass, boardwalk, and pavement. Advanced registration and completion of a participation waiver are required.
Walk date and time is not yet finalized; please check the crpr.org website for updates.
Give your child a unique and memorable birthday at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center! Birthday Parties are held year-round for ages 4-10. We combine good old-fashioned fun with education in this wonderful wetland environment! Reservations are three (3) hours in length with two (2) hours of party time. The first party hour includes a naturalist-led program with a nature walk and game. In the case of poor weather, nature themed games will be indoors. The second hour is reserved for family time and snacks (cake, gifts, etc.).
Choose from four (4) exciting party themes:
• Bug Bonanza
• Wilds Things
• Feathered Friends
• Scavenger Hunt
Price includes 3-hour facility rental of the Barn or Spring Creek Education Building (30-minute set-up), a one-hour program including a staff-led nature walk, games, and optional craft project, one-hour family time plus 30-minutes clean-up time. Parents are responsible for food, beverages, paper products, decorations, and all set-up and clean-up.
• Use of tables and chairs, trash/recycling removal
• Millbrook Marsh Nature Center t-shirt for birthday child.
• 10 children (each additional child is $10, limit of 25 children.
To schedule a program, please submit a Birthday Party Request Form to Millbrook Marsh.
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Ages 3-5; mustbepottytrained.
Day: 1 Day: Tues. OR Thurs. - $475R/$712NR
2 Days: Tues. & Thurs. - $950R/$1,424NR
Time:
Morning: 9 AM-12 PM
Afternoon: 1:30-4:30 PM
Session:
Spring 2024, January 23 through May 9
Omit March 5 & 7
To register, call (814) 235-7819
Join us for a day for the dogs, at Park Forest Community Pool! Proof of license and vaccinations and waiver required. Waivers available on-site. Download the waiver and bring it with you to save time! Waiver: https://www.crpr.org/aquatic-programs
Join Centre Region Parks & Recreation is partnering with WPSU again to bring you a popular PBS Kids movie in the park. Movies will be shown on our inflatable outdoor screen with fabulous sound and the gorgeous location of Tom Tudek Park. The Rec on the Go truck will be there with a variety of awesome lawn games, so pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and meet us at the park!
As fall peaks around the corner, we invite you to lace-up your running shoes for the Fall Feet 5K Run/Walk! All event proceeds support the CRPR Youth Scholarships Program, which opens doors to recreation! This first-ever 5K/Fun Run will begin and end at Circleville Park in Patton Township. The race is open to all ages and we will also hold a special Fun Run inside the park for kids, ages 10 & under! This race is chip timed by Falcon Race Timing. No bikes on the course, please. Strollers are welcome. Prizes will be awarded to top runners in various age categories. Details regarding packet pick-up will be shared closer to the date of race. For all the race details, scan the QR code to the right.
Reserve your seat for an evening of Quarter Bingo at the Active Adult Center! With your $2 Reservation you will receive a 10-page booklet with six cards for each game. Bring $14 in Quarters to play all 10 games. An 11th game will be a 50/50 Jackpot game. Jackpot sheets with three cards each will be sold separately for $4 each. Winner of Jackpot will receive 50% of the total sales! Sloppy joes, hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Active Adult Center. For additional information contact the AAC at (814) 231-3076
Grab your costume and meet Centre Region Parks and Rec reation staff and volunteers in downtown State College for a long-running, community tradition--the 75th Annual CRPR Halloween Costume Parade--on Sunday, October 29. The parade forms at 6:30 PM (line-up). The State College High School Band will lead the parade with step-off promptly at 7 PM. Costume judging, with over 10 different costumes catego ries, takes place at State College High School's Memorial Field with cash prizes and candy treats provided by the State College Lions Foundation. Watch our website for up-to-date line up details: www.crpr.org!
Costume Categories: Cutest, Funniest, Unique & Original, Spookiest, Groups & Duos, Look Alike, Pets on Parade
Grab your friends and join the amazing staff of Board and Brush for a DIY holiday ornament workshop with yummy snacks, hot cocoa, and fun!! We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a fun, set of holiday ornaments! Give them as a gift for someone special, made by you! Choose from the sets of designs and paint colors in the workshop. Please note, that due to the size of these projects, no personalization is accepted.
Recreate your own seasonal masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the featured painting. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. All materials will be provided. Come on your own, or bring a friend or family member. This program is listed as an adult program, but children 8-18 years are welcome to register with a participating adult. Appropriate instructions will be given to children.
Do you love decorating for the holidays? Get out your reindeer figurines and snow-globes for the return of this Holiday Lighting Contest! Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st-3rd winners in the following categories: (1) Classic/Traditional, (2) Show Stopper/Over the Top, (3) Best Theme.
During registration, you will be required to choose the category in which you want your house to be judged. Register your home by December 6th to be included in the judging on December 12 & 13!
Register by December 6
Judging begins on Dec. 12th & 13th when the night sky darkens All Ages Welcome $5R / $8NR per home
RESIDENT FEES
Residents must reside in State College Borough or in the Township of College, Harris, Ferguson, or Patton. Proof of residence may be required.
* Each toddler must wear a swim diaper and be accompanied by an inwater chaperone.
• 5th+ family member passes are available for $50/person
NON-RESIDENT FEES
* Each toddler must wear a swim diaper and be accompanied by an inwater chaperone.
• 5th+ family member passes are available for $75/person
IMPORTANT NOTES
**After 5 PM Pass is good for after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on the weekends.
• Non-Swimming Adults: $3 (Not in swimwear; not entering the water.)
• Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult ages 16+.
• Ages listed apply as of the date of purchase.
• No refunds, credits, or transfers. If the pool is closed in excess of 30 min. during a visit, cash admission patrons are eligible for a coupon for a future FREE visit. These coupons are not available for season pass holders or group admissions, and expire at the end of the current season.
Classes fill quickly; registration for sequential classes cannot be guaranteed.
• Please note that make-up sessions for all youth aquatic classes that are cancelled will be scheduled at the same time on the Friday following the cancelled class.
• Classes are held as scheduled except during electrical storms and facility closings.
• Only lesson participants are permitted on the pool deck areas. Parents and guests must remain in the designated waiting area.
Designed for the child to develop a comfort level in the water as well as a readiness for learning how to swim. Children will receive an introduction to basic swimming and water safety skills.
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 18-October 11
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 16-November 8
Designed for children beginning swim lessons. At completion, children are able to submerge face, float and kick with support, demonstrate a combined stroke on front and on back, and demonstrate very basic water safety skills.
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 18-October 11
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 16-November 8
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to submerge and retrieve objects, glide and kick on front and back, bob 10 times, demonstrate three yards of front and back crawl, and demonstrate basic water safely skills.
Mondays and
September 18-October 11
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 16-November 8
Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to bob 15 times, jump into deep water, dive from a kneeling position, and demonstrate 10 yards of front and back crawl stroke, elementary backstroke kick, treading water, and water safety skills.
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 18-October 11
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 16-November 8
Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to demonstrate a standing front dive, elementary backstroke, 25 yards of front and back crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke kicks, treading water, and water safety skills. DATE
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 18-October 11 5:30-6:10 PM
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 16-November 8
Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to demonstrate 50 yards of front and back crawl, 10 yards of breaststroke and sidestroke, 25 yards of elementary backstroke, butterfly kick, turns, and water safety skills.
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 18-October 11
The Active Adult Center staff are excited to welcome you to our Center inside the Nittany Mall! With a wide variety of activities for active adults, ages 55+, it is the perfect place for your recreational, educational, and social needs! A printed and online calendar of events are available to keep participants informed of exciting Center happenings! Stop by, say hello, and check out our latest opportunities!
The Center’s regular schedule is M-F, 9 AM to 3 PM daily, and Centre County Van Transportation to and from the Center is available for those 60+.
We look forward to our Fall Programming which includes a mix of FREE programs that run on a regular monthly basis. We have specialty programs such as health, fitness, and wellness programs, and our special events / holiday activities. Please stop by for a tour of the Center to learn more about what we do!
Match your wits with the clues and the suspects as you try to solve the mystery! The Centre Region Active Adult Center has once again partnered with the Penn State University Recreation, Park and Tourism Management students to bring you a morning full of suspense! Lunch is included in the festivities. The deadline to register is October 25, 2023. Event is for participants 55 and older.
The Center offers a balanced, nutritious lunch Monday-Friday at 11:45 AM. Please call by 10 AM on the Monday prior to the week you intend to visit. A $2 donation is suggested for those over 60 and $4.67 for those between 55 and 59. Click on the QR Code below for weekly meals and our monthly activity calendar! Or you can visit us online at www.crpr.org/centre-region-active-adult-center
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This on-going program is designed to improve balance, flexibility, and strength, reducing the risk of falling. All equipment is provided. This class uses exercise bands, foam balls, and hand weights. Exercises are done in a chair or standing. Free classes are open to ages 55 and over and are held at the Active Adult Center in the Nittany Mall on Monday and Thursday mornings.
Line dancing is a fun and interactive exercise class set to music. By participating in this exciting class, you will achieve benefits such as: reduction of stress and depression; increased energy and serotonin; improved flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance; strengthening of bones and improved cardiovascular health; increased mental capacity while exercising cognitive processes; and enhanced dynamic and rapid-fire decision making. No experience needed. Exercise just for the fun of it, and/or participate in community performances of the Silver Spurs. Beginners meet every Wednesday from 10-10:30 AM.
August 28-December 8
Deeply rooted in Chinese meditation, medicine and martial arts, Tai Chi combines mental concentration with slow, controlled movements to focus the mind, and challenge the body. Not sure Tai Chi is right for you? Come join the practice group for a demo session at no charge. This is a "drop-in" Tai Chi Class at $2 per session fee. Initial registration required, then additional session fees can be paid directly to the instructor on the day of each class.
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Studies show that spending time in nature boosts energy, improves immune function, concentration and mood, increases vitamin D and reduces stress. Hiking is beneficial to Active Adults and improves heart health, reduces muscle loss, keeps your body flexible and increases balance while preventing falls. In the Centre Region we are fortunate to have so many natural spaces to enjoy, from local park trails and regional biking paths to multiple state forests and state parks just outside of State College. Join the Active Adult Hiking Group for weekly hikes in and around the Center Region to explore the beautiful trails this area has to offer! Visit our website at https:// www.crpr.org/centre-region-active-adult-center, then choose the Hiking Group Schedule in the left menu or contact the Active Adult Center at (814) 231-3076 for additional information. Hikers meet at the Westerly Parkway Shopping Plaza at 9 AM April through October, then 10 AM November through March.
Join our "Get Me Moving!" Group for some fitness that fits your lifestyle. Banish stiff muscles by stretching and doing core conditioning with us. You'll have lots of fun and meet some great folks while getting fit! Classes are held at the Active Adult Center on Monday and Thursday evenings.
INSTRUCTOR: Jane Taylor
Come and join Karen from Schlow Library and discuss the most current books, some climbing the New York Bestseller's List! Book Club will now be held the second Wednesday of the month starting in September. The Fall Session Book Club gathering will be held on the following dates and covering the books listed:
September 13's Book - "The It Girl" by Ruth Ware;
October 11's Book - "Someone Else's Shoes" by JoJo Moyes;
November 9's Book - "Homecoming" by Kate Morton
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Lambert, Schlow Library
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Do you need a little "sparkle" in your life? Do you enjoy crafting? Then plan to join us once a month at the Active Adult Center as we teach the basics of jewelry making. Each class will teach a different technique in the art of making jewelry. All materials and tools needed are included. Leave with a beautiful handmade piece of jewelry made by YOU!
Art can serve as a way to explore your past and your present experiences. Whether you look at art as therapy or just a way to have fun, art is a powerful tool. Capitalizing on creativity promotes a positive outlook and sense of wellbeing. Join us and share your talents and knowledge with others who enjoy all forms of art. Please bring your own supplies. Supplies can be kept at the Center in locked cabinets.
Thursdays, August 31-December 7
Second Tuesday of Each Month at 5 PM
Join ACAP on the second Tuesday of each month at 5 PM for free educational programs. ACAP is an organization that supports adult child caregivers through education, resources, and support. Helping caregivers to better care for themselves and their aging parents. If additional information, please feel free to contact the Active Adult Center at (814) 231-3076
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Come and enjoy a friendly game of Bridge! Bridge's popularity has waxed and waned in the decades since its creation, but it remains one of the most popular four-player card games in the world. All levels of players are welcome.
August 29-December 7
If you've never played Canasta, you truly don't know what you're missing! A cousin of Gin Rummy, Canasta has been played for over 75 years and is both fun and challenging to play. If you are interested in learning tplay or need to brush-up on your skills, stop in and join us.
Never Played Mah Jongg? Do you enjoy games that involve skill, strategy, and calculation? If so, then Mah Jongg is perfect for you! Learn to play Mah Jongg in this five-week class. Played with a set of 144 tiles, based on Chinese characters and symbols, Mah Jongg involves a degree of chance and fun for all who play!
Contact the Center at 814-231-3071 or check the calendar posted here:
https://www.crpr.org/AAC-about-center
PENNY POKER (Mondays and Wednesdays; 9:30 AM)
PINOCHLE (Tuesdays; 9:30 AM)
500 BID CARD GAME (Fridays; 9:30 AM)
MAH JONGG-ADVANCED PLAY (Mondays; 12 PM)
MAH JONGG-REGULAR PLAY (Wednesdays, 12:30 PM)
DIME/NICKLE BINGO (Dates vary; 10:30 AM)
Please see our on-line monthly activities calendar at www.crpr.org and click on the “Active Adult” tab or give the Active Adult Center a call at (814) 231-3076 for specific dates.
MASTER GARDENERS (Every other Tuesdays; 10:30 AM)
A Walk with Grief is not an exercise program but instead a time of coming together with others who are grieving a loss and...walking. Walking to move grief from the inside to the outside. Walking to benefit from physical activity. Walking to connect with the healing aspects of nature. And walking to know you’re not alone. You can speak and share with others, or you can move about in silence. The important thing is to show up. In partnership with Koch Funeral Home, sessions will be one hour and held at different parks in our community. There will be six sessions and participants will receive park information once registration is complete. Instructor: Jackie Naginey Hook.
Monday’s Moments, in partnership with Koch Funeral Home, are educational and support gatherings for individuals who have lost loved ones. We come together, learn a little about the grief journey, support one another, and see that we are not alone. These special Monday’s Moments gatherings have the added healing benefit of nature. Instructor: Jackie Naginey Hook
Sept. 18 - Sunset Park Pavilion
Mondays, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov.20, and Dec. 18
Oct. 16 - Sunset Park Pavilion
Nov. 20 and Dec. 19 - Schlow Centre Region Library
Focus on the fundamentals with this gentle, breath centered practice. This class is great for beginners, and advanced yogis alike, offering functional movements, breath and body awareness, and an opportunity for deeper restoration and relaxation. Participants should bring their own mat and are encouraged to bring a beach towel (or similar) and yoga blocks if they have them. A limited amount of blocks will be provided by the instructor for class use. Instructor: Jessica Minelli.
Mat Pilates is a non-impact, toning class challenging the core. The class works on a mat using body weight for resistance to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility. All that is required is your personal mat, water, and a hand towel. Instructor: Roe Davis, ACE Certified Instructor.
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When we’re grieving a loss, our hearts can feel like they’ve been broken apart. Here is an opportunity for you to knit your heart back together as well as bring joy to newborns. “Med-Knit-tations” is four sessions – each session is 90 minutes – where we will knit hats and/or sweaters for newborns in the beauty of the outdoors. No knitting experience is necessary! Knitting can be very meditative. This program is offered in partnership with Koch Funeral Home. You will be responsible for providing knitting needles and yarn and will receive a list of the necessary supplies after registration. Instructors: Eleanor Martin and Jackie Naginey Hook.
Calling everyone who wants to learn to use the body they have with more comfort and fluidity, less pain and rigidity. Have you ever wanted to recapture the ease and joy you felt in movement as a kid? This 4-week series will focus on discovering how our bodies were meant to move so that we can feel and function at our best. This is a fun and practical approach to mindful movement, stress reduction, and the mind-body connection. We will work to improve coordination, balance, and performance. All levels are welcome.
HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a training technique in which you give an all-out, 100% effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods. We will be using a 50-second intensity period followed by a 10-second rest period. You will need a set of hand weights, a mat, and a chair (sometimes). Instructor: Janet Jonson, ACE Group Fitness Inst.
Weight training is a type of strength training that uses weights for resistance. Weight training provides stress to the muscles that cause them to adapt and get stronger. Effective weight training depends on proper technique. This class is designed to strengthen and tone the upper and lower body using proper and safe techniques. You will need a set of hand weights, a mat, and a chair (sometimes).
Instructor: Janet Jonson, ACE Group Fitness Instructor.
Combination class.
Focus on the fundamentals with this gentle, breath-centered practice. This class is great for beginners, and advanced yogis alike, offering functional movements, breath and body awareness, and an opportunity for deeper restoration and relaxation. Participants should bring their own mat and are encouraged to bring a beach towel (or similar) and yoga blocks if they have them. A limited amount of blocks will be provided by the instructor for class use. Instructor: Jessica Minelli.
A total body low impact but high energy class utilizing cardio movements to increase heart rate, body weight & resistance tools to sculpt muscles, and Pilates style core work ending with gentle stretching. Water, mat, towel, & weights are recommended. Instructor: Roe Davis
The mission of the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority is to serve Centre Region residents of all ages throughout the year with a variety of recreation opportunities and access to facilities to enrich their lives through participation in programs, facility use, provision of leadership resources and technical assistance, and serving the participating municipalities' residents and groups.
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**Single sessions are also available; see website at www.crpr.org.
The Authority membership includes five municipalities--the Borough of State College and the Townships of College, Ferguson, Harris, and Patton, and the State College Area School District. Each municipality appoints one volunteer representative to serve a five-year term, plus one representative from the State College Area School District who is appointed by State College Borough Council. In October 2011, the five participating municipalities re-authorized the future of the Authority for January 2012 through December 2061.
Many members of the Authority also participate in their municipality's Parks and Recreation Committee; this dual service provides a great conduit between the Authority/Agency and the municipality like Capital Improvement Projects, timelines of various park improvements, recommended programming for the community, policies and procedures, and more.
The Authority is a registered 501c3 non-profit and registered as a PA Bureau of Charitable Giving organization. More info. about the Authority to include the members' and their terms, the history of the Agency (55 years in 2021) and the Authority (since 1974), as well as By-Laws and links to meeting agendas and minutes, can be found here: www.crpr.org/about-crpr-authority The Authority works directly with the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Agency on its Fees & Charges, regional park development, pool operations, nature center operations, and much more!
Centre Region Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer the opportunity for you to show your support for active recreation by purchasing a 4' x 6' or 4' x 8' vinyl banner at the John Hess Softball Complex and Oak Hall Regional Park. Additional sizes available. Promotional banners are displayed on the outfield fences for the duration of the Season (Apr.-Oct.) and are visible to attendees at over 1,000 softball games, over 19 tournaments, and other recreation programs scheduled at the complexes throughout the year. Contact the Agency at 814-231-3071 or crpr@crcog.net
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The mission of the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority is to serve Centre Region residents of all ages throughout the year with a variety of recreation opportunities and access to facilities to enrich their lives through participation in programs, facility use, provision of leadership resources and technical assistance, and serving the participating municipalities' residents and groups.
To learn more about the Authority and its relationship to the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Department, please visit https://www.crpr.org/about-crpr-authority
Interested in stretching your legs and power walking in the local parks? Centre Region Parks and Recreation recently updated its Find Your Park tab on its website, www.crpr.org/find-your-park.
Parks are listed by amenities such as pavilions, trails, playgrounds, trail distances (for some parks), and courts. The Find Your Park map also includes street addresses and links to Google Maps if you're not sure where all of the parks are located. Break-up your walking routine and visit some of the parks' walking trails!
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SEPTEMBER 30TH | 9 AM START