If there’s snow, it’s time for sledding at Slab Cabin Park! The whole family is sure to enjoy this wintertime tradition during daylight hours or under the lights from 5-11 PM (conditions permitting).
LOCATION: Slab Cabin Park, 316 Elmwood Street.
Lace-up and venture out with a Millbrook Marsh Naturalist to explore the Marsh in a unique way! See the Marsh from a new perspective as we explore areas that are typically inaccessible. Discover animal tracks, trees, birds, and more! Please dress for the weather. We recommend wearing insulated hiking boots, gloves, and a hat. Snowshoes and poles are provided. Look for this pop-up activitiy after the next major snowfall! Open to ages 18 and older. $30 Resident / $45 Non-Resident
The Minecraft economy has never been as exciting as Minecraft World Builder. In this class, you will learn how to run a city, manage money, and protect the environment, all within the 3D world of Minecraft! This camp is not coding-based but more real-world economics, city planning, and life management! In Minecraft World Builder, you will be a part of a committee and learn to manage money by building your ever-growing city with your peers. All by using the Minecraft World Builder mods! Your child will learn real-life money management, town designing, environment protection, public speaking, presentation skills, and economics all within the very popular 3D video game Minecraft. A Zoom invitation will be sent on the Monday before class begins.
DATES: Wednesdays, January 11-February 15
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM
AGES: 6-12 yrs.
FEES: $160R / $240NR
DATES: Wednesdays, March 8-April 12
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM
AGES: 6-12 yrs.
FEES: $160R / $240NR
Become a Roblox game wiz using Lua! Create versions of your fairytale universe with Roblox. Roblox studio has all the tools to make your wildest gaming imaginations a reality. In this camp, you and other passionate kids will learn how to make use of the many tools on Roblox to code terrific games, relaying your imaginative capabilities to the world. Through drag and drop techniques, you’ll be creating extensions to the Roblox game while fostering your creativity and learning real-world computer coding.Your child will learn how to program within Roblox Studio using the LUA programming language. They will learn how to use the Roblox Studio 3D game engine by designing a 3D world, scripting different objects, Debugging code, and by learning the life cycle of game development. A Zoom invitation will be sent on the Monday before class begins.
DATES: Thursdays, January 12-February 16
TIME: 5-6 PM
AGES: 8-14 yrs.
FEES: $160R / $240NR
DATES: Thursdays, March 9 - April 13
TIME: 5-6 PM
AGES: 8-14 yrs.
FEES: $160R / $240NR
Lessons focus on teaching the building blocks of art for students to use to tap into their own thoughts, imaginations, and personalities to develop their own style of art. Students will learn to appreciate new art styles through the study of prominent artists and their lives. Students will work with pencils, colored pencils, pens, and watercolor. Students will use their originality and playfulness to complete multiple exercises, projects, and discussions in each class. Please bring a 5x7 sketchbook with mixed media paper. Instructor: Lori Savage
DATES: Mondays, January 9-30
DATES: Mondays, January 9-30 TIME: 4:30-5:45 PM
TIME: 6-7:15PM
AGES: 11-14 yrs. FEES: $64R / $98NR FEES: $64R / $98NR
AGES: 8-10 yrs.
LOCATION: L.Savage Studio
DATES: Mondays, February 27-March 27 (omit 3/6)
TIME: 4:30-5:45 PM
LOCATION: L.Savage Studio
DATES: Mondays, February 27-March 27 (omit 3/6)
TIME: 6-7:15PM
AGES: 11-14 yrs. FEES: $64R / $98NR FEES: $64R / $98NR
AGES: 8-10 yrs.
LOCATION: L.Savage Studio
LOCATION: L.Savage Studio
Dress your kids in their play clothes and come ready to get your hands ooey and gooey while creating artwork, completing sciency experiments and playing messy! Parent participation is encouraged. Messes are encouraged and we handle the clean up!
DATES: Thursdays, April 27-May 25
TIME: 10-10:45 AM
AGES: 3-5 yrs.
FEES: $47R / $70NR
LOCATION: Tom Tudek Memorial Park, Pavilion #1
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 have developed balance, it is easier to stick some pedals on and teach them the pedaling motion and how to stop. Balance bikes are included for use during class.
DATES: Wednesdays, April 26-May 24
TIME: 5:30-6:15 PM
FEES: $47R / $70NR
AGES: 4-6 yrs.
LOCATION: Tusseyview Park Basketball Courts
Ride your bike even after the temperatures drop. Winter Riding 101 is a free class that offers tips and tricks to help you extend your cycling season for a few weeks in fall or through the entire winter. We will cover topics from gloves to gear and teach you how to stay warm, safe, and in good condition (both you and your bike, that is) until spring returns. We will cover the following topics: what to wear, staying visible in dark conditions, gear options, winter bike maintenance techniques, and bikes on mass transit.
DATES: Tuesday, February 21
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM
AGES: 16 yrs. and over FEES: FREE LOCATION: Virtual/Online
Do you want to start biking or feel more confident navigating local routes? Join us for this FREE virtual class and learn more about the Centre Region's bike paths/routes, PA and local laws, how to pick a bike, and other bikingaround-town tips. Get answers to your bike-related questions from regional planning staff and CentreBike members.
DATES: Tuesday, April 25
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM FEES: FREE AGES: 16 yrs. and over LOCATION: Virtual/Online
This class is for somebody who is a recreational or mountain cyclist, and would like to feel more comfortable commuting by bike. Learn about the realities of bike commuting, traffic safety principles, what to wear so you don't arrive at work a sweaty mess, what kind of gear you'll need to haul a change of clothes or ride at night, how and where to lock your bike, and much more.
DATES: Tuesday, January 17
DATES: Tuesday, May 16 TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM AGES: 16 yrs. and over AGES: 16 yrs. and over
FEES: FREE FEES: FREE LOCATION: Virtual/Online LOCATION: Virtual/Online
Do you want to start biking or feel more confident navigating local routes? Join us for this FREE virtual class and learn more about the Centre Region's bike paths/routes, PA and local laws, how to pick a bike, and other bikingaround-town tips. Get answers to your bike-related questions from regional planning staff and CentreBike members.
DATES: Wednesday, March 22
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM
FEES: FREE AGES: 18 yrs. and over LOCATION: Virtual/Online
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.
DATE LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Sundays, January 8-February 12
4-4:30 PM
Tuesdays, January 10-February 14 6:15-6:45 PM Sundays, February 26-April 9 4-4:30 PM Tuesdays, February 28-April 11 6:15-6:45 PM
Park Forest Elementary Gym 2-3 yrs.
$90R / $135NR
Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.
DATE LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Sundays, January 8-February 12
Tuesdays, January 10-February 14 6:55-7:35 PM Sundays, February 26-April 9 4:40-5:20 PM Tuesdays, February 28-April 11 6:55-7:35 PM
Park Forest Elementary Gym 4-6 yrs.
4:40-5:20 PM $90R / $135NR
Soccer Shots Premier focuses on individual skill, fitness, and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for children to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentallyappropriate manner.
DATE LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Sundays, January 8-February 12
Tuesdays, January 10-February 14 7:45-8:35 PM Sundays, February 26-April 9 5:30-6:20 PM Tuesdays, February 28-April 11 7:45-8:35 PM
Park Forest Elementary Gym 7-8 yrs.
5:30-6:20 PM $90R / $135NR
Start Smart Lacrosse is a developmentally appropriate introductory lacrosse program for boys & girls 5-7 years old. This parent-participation required program prepares children for organized lacrosse play in a fun, non-threatening environment.Start Smart Lacrosse prepares children and their parents for organized lacrosse without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age-appropriate equipment from STX and Franklin is used in teaching shooting/passing, catching, cradling, running, and agility. Equipment is included and yours to take home at the end of the session.
DATES: Thursdays, January 19-February 16
TIME: 6-7 PM AGES: 5-7 yrs.
FEES: $75R / $113NR
LOCATION: Easterly Parkway Elementary Gym
35 & Over Slow Pitch Softball League Season: April to mid-August; March 1 deadline for team registrations! Games are Wednesday nights at Oak Hall Regional Park. Manager's mtg. will be posted the www. crpr.org website, location TBD. Fee: TBD
Coed Slow Pitch Softball League Season: Mid-May through mid-August; March 1 deadline for team registrations!Games are one night/week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday nights at John Hess Softball Complex. Manager's mtg. will be Monday, March 27 at 7 PM at Hess Field. Fee: TBD
Adult Volleyball League Season: January - May; Manager's Mtg. will be Tuesday, January 10 at 6 PM at the COG Building. There are two divisions with Division 1 being the more competitive option. Fee: TBD
Division I - Tuesdays & Thursdays
Division II - Mondays & Wednesdays
Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League Season: April to mid-August; March 1 deadline for team registrations! Games are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Oak Hall Regional Park. Manager’s meeting will be Monday, March 27 at 6 PM at Oak Hall. Fee: TBD
45 & Over Slow Pitch Softball League Season: April to mid-August; March 1 deadline for team registrations! Games are Thurs. nights at Oak Hall Regional Park. Manager's mtg.: TBD, mtg. location TBD. Fee: TBD
Women’s Slow Pitch Softball League Season: Mid-May to August
Openings are available for teams in the CRPR Women's Softball League. For more information, or if you are an individual looking for a team, contact Jeff Hall at jhall@crcog.net or 814-231-3071.
Ages 18 and Up. 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!
DATES: Tuesday, April 25 TIME: 5:30-7 PM AGES: 18 yrs. and over FEES: $15R / $23NR
LOCATION: Bernel Road Park Tennis/Pickleball Court 1
This league will be held on Tuesday evenings, starting in mid-January.
Each Saturday join us to explore a new scientific topic, from animal flight to the weirdness of water. Join us for experiments, demos, and science-based games! Each week is different! Sign up for them all!
DATE LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Saturdays, January 7-March 25
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center 8-15 yrs. 1-3 PM $25R / $37NR (fee is per class)
Profess your love and appreciation for our local birds by creating edible valentines to get them through the last leg of winter. Each registration includes supplies to make two treats. Lard is sourced from Rimmey Road Farm and seed sourced from Wiscoy. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop off is available for children over 10 with a Health and Safety Form.
DATES: Sunday, February 12
TIME: 1-2 PM
AGES: All Ages FEES: $15R / $22NR
LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Take in the sites and sounds of winter at the marsh. Look for signs of animals and discuss the way they survive the winter. Walk will be held at a leisurely pace on uneven terrain.
DATES: Saturday, January 28
TIME: 11:30-12:30 PM
AGES: All Ages
FEES: $8R / $12NR
LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Trek the trails together with your tyke! Explore something new at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center with this six-week, hourlong, outdoor program led by a Millbrook Marsh Naturalist. Tyke Hikes incorporates short, hands-on activities, nature play and stimulates curiosity in the surrounding natural environment. Program held outdoors rain or shine; please dress for the weather. Registration is required.
DATES: Saturdays, March 18 - April 15
AGES: 3-6 yrs.
LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
TIME: 10:30-11:30 AM
FEES: $65R / $97NR
A seasonal celebration for all ages! Align your family with seasonal rhythms to observe and celebrate the new spring season! Look beyond the typical spring holiday traditions and learn more about what an equinox is. Celebrate the season with a nature-based craft. Join us for future programs in the cycle of the year! Fee is per family.
DATES: Sunday, March 19
AGES: All Ages
LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
TIME: 11-12 PM
FEES: $15R / $22.50NR
Join us for an enjoyable morning of birds and bagels with the State College Bird Club! Meet at the Marsh 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.
DATES: Saturday, March 25
AGES: All Ages
LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
TIME: 9-10:30 AM
FEES: $5R / $7NR
Start your day off right by observing birds that are migrating to and through the Centre Region. Walks will be held at Tudek Park and led by members of the State College Bird Club. This program is open to all ages and is great for beginners. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars. In the case of heavy rain, the walk that morning will be canceled. A suggested donation of $5 per participant is appreciated. Registration is not required. For more information about the State College Bird Club visit www.scbirdcl.org
DATES: Tuesdays, March 28-May 2
TIME: 8-9:30 AM AGES: All Ages FEES: FREE LOCATION: Tudek Park
Whether celebrated or not, fairies have always lived on the edge of our realities and in the beds of our gardens! Bring fairy tales to life in your own backyard while creating memories you will cherish for a lifetime. The possibilities for your fairy garden are limited only by your imagination. All supplies are provided to start your very own fairy garden.
DATES: Saturday, April 15
TIME: 11-12 PM
AGES: All Ages FEES: $45R / $67NR
LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Participants will complete activities and explorations specifically designed for scout groups that meet all or some of the requirements for a badge, while exploring Millbrook Marsh Nature Center with a naturalist. Leaders can schedule a program just for your troop or gather several troops together. Fees: $8/scout.
Make your trip to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center memorable and informative. Our Naturalists have countless stories and information to share about the plants, wildlife, and history of the area. These “Walk with a Naturalist” options are available for all ages and are perfect for individuals, families, small schools, and homeschool groups and can be tailored to your interests. Contact Program Coordinator, Mandy Maguffey to schedule your customized walk!
National Take a Walk in the Park Day is Thursday, March 30. To celebrate, Centre Region Parks & Recreation invites you to participate in “Where My Peeps At” in Lederer Park. Centre Region Parks & Recreation staff will hide colorful Peeps; bunny-shaped cutouts that look like peeps– around the park. Each Peep has a letter on it. Take a walk in the park, find all the Peeps, and unscramble the letters into a phrase. Email us your solution to the puzzle and correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a Peeps-themed prize pack.
DATE: Thursday, March 30
TIME: 8 AM-8 PM
AGES: 4 yrs. and over
FEES: FREE LOCATION: Lederer Park
Imagine your own private egg hunt! The Easter Bunny and CRPR Staff, will visit your home in the evening hours and hide your eggs; you'll be provided a date and estimated time and you'll be able to provide guidance on hiding locations! This event is open to those who live in the State College Borough, and the Townships of College, Ferguson, Harris, and Patton. The deadline to secure your "egging" is March 31, 2023.
The "egging" will take place on one of two nights: April 6 or 7, between 8-10 PM.
Fees vary:
• $35 for 50 eggs hidden in your yard
• $50 for 100 eggs hidden in your yard + a personalized Bunny card
• $100 for 300 eggs hidden in your yard + a personalized Bunny card + CRPR Swag Bag
We are also offering the option of donating an "egging" to a family in need. We'll work with local resources to identify families who would love to host one of these events for their children but may not be able to afford the registration fee. When you register, you can provide this info. in our Q & A section.
General Swim, 12-8 PM
Adult Fitness Swim, 7-8 PM
May 30-June 1 and August 22-September 1
Weekdays: Adult Fitness Swim / Toddler Time, 12-1 PM
General Swim, 1-8 PM
Adult Fitness Swim, 7-8 PM
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.
• Classes are held as scheduled except during 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 receive an introduction to basic swimming and water safety skills.
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 20 - April 12 3-6 yrs.
TIME
SCASD Natatorium 5:40-6:10 PM $84R / $126NR Mondays and Wednesdays, May 1-24
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.
DATE
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 20-April 12 4-12 yrs.
Mondays and Wednesdays, May 1-24
LOCATION TIME FEES
SCASD Natatorium 6:20-7 PM $84R / $126NR
Prerequisite: Preschool or Level 1 with no fear of the water. At completion, children are able to submerge and retrieve objects, do a front float and glide, back float and glide, bob 10 times, demonstrate three yards of front and back crawl, and demonstrate basic water safety skills.
DATE AGES LOCATION TIME FEES
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 20-April 12 4-12 yrs. SCASD Natatorium 5:30-6:10 PM $84R / $126NR Mondays and Wednesdays, May 1-24
Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to bob 15 times, jump into deep water, dive from a kneeling position, demonstrate 10 yards of front and back crawl stroke, demonstrate elementary backstroke kick, and demonstrate basic water safety skills.
DATE AGES LOCATION TIME FEES
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 20-April 12 4-12 yrs. SCASD Natatorium 6:20-7 PM $84R / $126NR
Mondays and Wednesdays, May 1-24
Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to do a standing front dive, elementary backstroke, 25 yards of front and back crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke kicks, tread water, and water safety skills.
DATE AGES LOCATION TIME FEES
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 20-April 12
Mondays and Wednesdays, May 1-24
5-12 yrs.
SCASD Natatorium 5:30-6:10 PM $84R / $126NR
Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to demonstrate 50 yards of front and back crawl, 10 yards of breastroke and sidestroke, 25 yards of elementary backstroke, butterfly kick, and water safety skills.
DATE AGES LOCATION TIME FEES
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 20-April 12 5-12 yrs.
Mondays and Wednesdays, May 1-24
SCASD Natatorium 6:20-7 PM $84R / $126NR
This course teaches the skills and provides the knowledge necessary to become a professional lifeguard. Candidates must be 15 years of age (by the last day of class) and pass a swimming skills pretest. Successful candidates receive certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Candidates must register and pay prior to taking the pretest. A refund is provided if the candidate does not pass the pretest, less a $5 admin fee. Please note: This course will require students to complete approximately seven (7) hours of on-line coursework prior to the course completion date.The skills pre-test will be on Thursday, April 13 at 6 PM and will include: a 300 yard swim; two minutes treading water using only legs; and retrieval of a 10 lb. brick in 10 feet deep water. Additionally, if a candidate successfully passes this course and becomes a CRPR lifeguard, CRPR will refund 50% of the class fees if the candidate stays for the entire 2023 season.
DATES: April 13, April 18-20, 25-27
TIME: 6-7 PM (4/13); 6-8 PM (All other dates)
AGES: 15 yrs. and over
FEES: $210R / $315NR
LOCATION: SCASD Natatorium
The Active Adult Center staff are excited to welcome you to our Center inside the Nittany Mall! With a wide variety of activities off- and on-site for active adults, ages 55+, it is the perfect place for your recreation, education, and social needs! A print 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!
Centre County Van Transportation to the Center is available. For more information on these and other Center services, please call the Centre Region Active Adult Center at 814-231-3076 or visit www.crpr.org and click on Active Adult Center.
Nittany Mall, Suite #990, 2901 E. College Ave, State College Mon.-Fri., 8 AM-3:30 PM 814-231-3076
Croquet combines physical hand-eye coordination with tactical strategy. Join us at the Active Adult Center every other Monday to set-up and play croquet. Talleyrand Croquet will be on-hand to provide an introduction to croquet, necessary equipment and instruction on how to play. Beginners will learn the very basics and seasoned players will learn the more complex aspects of the sport. Initial registration required, then additional session fees can be paid directly to Center Staff on the day of each class.
DATES: Mondays, January 9 - April 17 AGES: 55 yrs. and over
TIME: 12:15-1:15 PM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
FEES: $2 per session (paid on day of each class)
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!
DATES: Mondays, January 23, February 27, March 27 TIME: 10-11 AM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
FEES: $4 County Resident
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall $6 Non-County Resident
The Active Adult Center and Schlow Library are partnering to help our active adults learn new and exciting ways to utilize Schlow Library's programs. Come and join Karen from Schlow Library the 4th Wednesday of each month to discuss several of the great programs offered by Schlow. "Schlow Labs" include; "Using the Schlow website", "Read with Libby", and "Read with Flipster."
DATES: Wednesdays, January 25, February 22, March 22
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
Come and join Karen from Schlow Library and discuss the most current books. Book Club is the Second Wednesday of the month. The next round of books include:
Jan. 11 - Book Chat / Preview New Books
Feb. 8 - "Carrie Soto is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
March 8 - "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt
April 12 - "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks
DATES: Wednesdays
TIME: 12:15-1 PM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
FEES: FREE
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
TIME: 11-11:45 AM
FEES: FREE
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 well-being. Join us and share your talents and knowledge with others who enjoy painting. Please bring your own supplies.
DATES: Thusdays, December 29-April 13
TIME 12-3 PM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
FEES: $10 County Resident $15 Non-County Resident
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
Bring your pennies and bet on the value in your hand. You may not make a lot of money, but you are guaranteed to have a good time! Poker is held every Monday and Wednesday in our Game Room.
DATES: Mondays and Wednesdays
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
Come and play Pinochle. Pinochle is a “trick-taking” card game typically for two-to-four players and is played with a 48-card deck. Players score points by trick-taking and by forming combinations of cards into “melds.” It is thus considered part of the “trick and meld” category which is also included in “Belote.” Join us every Tuesday in our Game Room at the Active Adult Center to play Pinochle.
DATES: Tuesdays
TIME: 9:30-11:30 AM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
FEES: FREE
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
Are you a seasoned Mah Jonhh Player? Then this is the group for you! This game involves skills, strategy, and calculation. Played with 144 tiles, based on Chinese characters and symbols, Mah Jongg involves a degree of chance and fun for all who play. Join us every Monday!
DATES: Mondays TIME: 12-3 PM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
FEES: FREE LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
TIME: 9:30-11:30 AM
FEES: FREE
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.
DATES: Tuesdays
TIME: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
FEES: $10 County Resident / $15 Non-County Resident
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
Do you enjoy games that involve skill, strategy, and calculation? Are you a beginner Mah Jongg player? Then, this may be the perfect class for you. 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! Join us every Wednesday!
DATES: Wednesdays
TIME: 12-3 PM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over FEES: FREE LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
The Active Adult Center has fitness that fits your lifestyle. Banish stiff muscles by stretching and doing core conditioning with us. You'll have lots of fun while getting fit!
DATES: Mondays and Thursdays, December 29-April 13
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
TIME: 5:15-6:15 PM
FEES: $10 County Resident /
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall $15 Non-County Resident
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.
DATE LOCATION TIME AGES / FEES
Saturdays, December 31-April 15
Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall 9-11 AM 55 yrs. and over $2 Fee County/Non-County Residents Wednesdays, December 28-April 12 5-7 PM
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, rubber balls and the occasional use of 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.
DATES: Mondays and Thursdays, December 29 - April 13
TIME: 9:45-10:30 AM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
FEES: FREE
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.See website for beginner lessons starting 12/28
DATES: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, December 28-April 14
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
TIME: 10:45-11:45 AM
FEES: $10 County Resident /
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall $15 Non-County Res.
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 www.crpr.org and choose the Active Adult tab, 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.
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 to play or need to brush-up on your skills, stop in and join us.
DATES: Tuesdays, December 27 - April 11
TIME: 12-3 PM
AGES: 55 yrs. and over
FEES: FREE
LOCATION: Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall
Enjoy playing BINGO? Then gather up your dimes and nickels and join us for a morning of Bingo! Dime bingo is played 1 time per month and nickle bingo is played 1 time per month. Dates vary. 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.
Join ACAP on the second Tuesday of each month at 5 PM, for free educational programs. ACPA 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.
Join Shelly Vaughan certified Silversneakers instructor for a morning of exercise. Starting at 9 AM on Fridays, join Shelly for the Silversneakers “Advanced” Boom class. This class incorporates athletic based exercises that improve upper body strength and conditioning. You’ll move through several “blocks”, which are groups of exercises that focus on different muscle groups. The focus of this class is on toning muscles and building overall strength. Then stick around for the Silversneakers “Mind” class. This intermediate class offers the best of yoga, Pilates, and barre combined in a mind-body mat workout. Build endurance while increasing flexibility. *Class may include floor work. Silversneakers is a benefit offered through some health insurance carriers. If you do not have the Silversneakers benefit and would like to participate in the class, please feel free to contact Shelly Vaughan skvaughan@comcast.net to sign up!
9-9:30 AM (Silversneakers "Boom") | 9:45-10:30 AM (Silversneakers "Mind")
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
DATES: Tuesdays, April 4-May 9
TIME: 8:30-9:30 AM
AGES: 18 yrs. and over FEES: FREE LOCATION: Various Parks
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 of nature.
DATES: Mondays, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27, April 17
TIME: 12-1:30 PM FEES: FREE AGES: 18 yrs. and over LOCATION: Jan. & Feb: Schlow Centre Region Library INSTRUCTOR: Jackie Naginey Hook Mar. & Apr.: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Have a decision you are trying to make? Trying to make sense of a situation? Come with a question, a reason for what you want to know, and an open mind to seeing possibilities. Participants will be led through a meditative "walk" in their very own Seven-League Boots leading towards a better understanding or clarity to their question by applying the dream analysis technique to the symbols we gain in a guided visualization. Through personalized conversation, we will learn how to decode the benevolent messages of our dreams (daydreams or night dreams) by looking at the symbols and emotions that are present and what they are trying to tell us.
DATES: Wednesday, January 18
TIME: 10-11:15 AM
AGES: 18 yrs. and over FEES: $40R / $60NR LOCATION: SC Borough Building Community Room
INSTRUCTOR: Beth Shaha
High Fitness is a combination of aerobic and anaerobic training, complemented by active recovery tracks, making the format an extremely effective and efficient form of training. Alternating bouts of high-intensity movement with moderate/active recovery means you avoid plateaus and constantly challenge your body in a safe and effective way that works for you.
High Fitness is a zero equipment, full-body workout that has been shown to improve overall endurance, stamina, strength, and cardiovascular health. More importantly, it yields extremely important mental health benefits. Beyond the workout, High Fitness brings fun, fabulous music, and a community like no other – connection, support, and inclusion reap their own benefits on both the mind and body! Instructor: Nicole Gee
Tuesdays, January 17-February 21 Easterly Parkway Elem. 18 yrs. and over 6:15-7:15 PM $66R / $99NR
Tuesdays, March 14-April 18 Easterly Parkway Elem. 18 yrs. and over 6:15-7:15 PM $66R / $99NR
WINTER & SPRING SESSION DATE LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Tuesdays, January 17-April 18 (no classes between sessions)
HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a training technique in which you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time. For this class, we will be using a 50 second intense period followed by 10 second rest period. The class is a 4 X 5 meaning four different intervals repeated five times. You will need a set of hand weights, a mat, and a chair (sometimes). This class is live-online through Zoom. Instructor: Janet Jonson, Ace Group Fitness Instructor.
DATE
LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Tuesdays, January 10-February 21 Live Online 18 yrs. and over 5:30-6:15 PM $77R / $116NR
SPRING SESSION
DATE v LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Tuesdays, March 14-May 9 Live Online 18 yrs. and over 5:30-6:15 PM $99R / $149NR
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). Janet Jonson, ACE Group Fitness Instructor.
DATE
Thursdays, January 12-February 23
LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Live Online 18 yrs. and over 5:30-6:15 PM $77R / $116NR
SPRING SESSION
DATE v LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Thursdays, March 16-May 11
Live Online 18 yrs. and over 5:30-6:15 PM $99R / $149NR
HIIT, or high-intensity interval training (Tuesdays), is a technique in which you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time. For this class, we will use a 50-second intense period followed by 10 second rest period. HIIT is a 4 X 5, meaning four different intervals repeated five times. You will need a set of hand weights, a mat, and a chair (sometimes).
Weight training (Thursdays) 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.
DATE LOCATION AGES TIME FEES
Tuesdays & Thursdays January 10-February 23 Live Online 18 yrs. and over 5:30-6:15 PM $136R / $204NR
Tuesdays & Thursdays March 14-May 11 Live Online 18 yrs. and over 5:30-6:15 PM $180R / $270NR
A stronger and more flexible body is a more mobile body. During this 60-minute class, we will explore postures and exercises that will help you build strength and flexibility, both physically and mentally. Focusing on movements that mimic those of daily living including a touch of Pilates and strength training just for fun. This class is suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mats, and all other equipment will be provided. Instructor: Jessica Minelli. WINTER SESSION
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. Promotional banners are displayed on the outfield fences for the duration of the 2022 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.
Donations of all shapes and sizes help CRPR provide important “extras,” like youth scholarships, which create excellent experiences for local youth in need. Interested in a Remembrance Tree, a My Veteran/My Hero tree, or a Gift Bench in one of the Centre Region Parks? Visit www.crpr.org and look for Sponsorships & Donations under the About Us menu for details. You can also contact the main office at 814-231-3071 or email crpr@crcog.net!
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.
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: http://www.crpr.org/aboutcrpr-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!
2040 Sandy Drive, Suite A State College, PA 16803
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 Agency, an agency of the Centre Region Council of Governments, please visit https://www.crpr.org/about-crpr-authority
