Winter Spring 2015 by Steve Kelleher

General Information Our Mission

Dawson County Parks & Recreation’s primary mission is to create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for which people of all ages can grow, benefit, and enjoy the quality of life through diverse recreational and leisure opportunities.

Directory......................................................... 4-5 Parks and Facilities ......................................... 6-9 Athletic Programs ....................................... 10-15 Stay In Touch ....................................................16 Camps and Clinics ............................................18 Classes and Instructional Activities ..................19

Fitness and Wellness .................................. 21-25 Special Events ..................................................26 Dawson County Senior Center...........................27 Dawson Transit .................................................28 Champion .........................................................29 Looking Ahead ..................................................30

Parks & Recreation Hours of Operation Veterans Memorial Park

Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM Lloyd Crane Center Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM / CLOSED Sunday

Rock Creek Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Recreation Center Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM / Sunday 1:00-9:00PM “Open Gym” Hours: Sunday 1:00-9:00PM

War Hill Park Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM Campsites open April 1 thru October 31

River Park Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Visit www.dawsoncounty.org/ departments/recreation for updated information.

Holiday closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org/departments/recreation

Directory DAWSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 808 Dawsonville, GA 30534 Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org Website: www.dawsoncounty.org | Phone: (706) 344-3646 or (706) 344-3648 | Fax: (706) 344-3647 INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION 706-344-3646/3648 EXT. 500 The inclement weather line is activated at the close of business hours on days of inclement weather. Dawson County Parks & Recreation uses RainedOut to inform you about cancelled events, changed plans, new directions, and more. RainedOut delivers our urgent alerts to you as a text message or email. Check out the RainedOut ad on Page 5 of this publication for instructions on how to subscribe. Rock Creek Sports Complex 445 Martin Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 | Phone: (706) 344-3646 or (706) 344-3648 | Fax: (706) 344-3647 Veterans Memorial Park 186 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 | Phone: (706) 344-3600 or (706) 344-3601 | Fax: (706) 344-3610 Pool (at Veterans) 32 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 | Phone: (706) 344-3602 (Seasonal) War Hill Park 4081 War Hill Park Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 River Park Hwy 9 South Dawsonville, GA 30534

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Directory STAFF DIRECTORIES: PARKS & RECREATION STAFF 706-344-3646 Director: Lisa Henson Ext. 222 | lhenson@dawsoncounty.org Athletics: Joey Carder/Athletic Director Ext. 230 | jcarder@dawsoncounty.org Greg Lawrence/Athletic Assistant Ext. 300 | glawrence@dawsoncounty.org Tom Whalen/Athletic Assistant twhalen@dawsoncounty.org Meghan Purvis/Athletic Assistant mpurvis@dawsoncounty.org Programs & Activities: Buffie Hamil/ Programs & Facilities Coordinator Ext. 224 | bhamil@dawsoncounty.org Facility Rentals & Customer Service: Kris Rowan/Customer Relations Specialist Ext. 221 | krowan@dawsoncounty.org Business Relations: Ronda Watson/Business Relations Specialist Ext. 225 | rwatson@dawsoncounty.org Maintenance: Ronnie Cronan/Maintenance Staff Billy Mahaffey/Maintenance Staff Daniel Flake/Maintenance Staff Parks & Recreation Board Chad Cofield Tony Kellar Warren King Heather Tierney Spencer Wright Board meets the 2nd Monday of odd numbered month: 5:30PM at Rock Creek Dawson County Board of Commissioners Chairman: Mike Berg District 1: Sharon Fausett District 2: James Swafford District 3: Jimmy Hamby District 4: Julie Hughes-Nix

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Parks & Facilities River Park

Open year-round | 7 days a week 7:00AM-10:00PM • Light on-site • Canoe launch • Covered pavilion (no fee for public use) • Portable restroom on-site • No fee for put-in ($3 fee applies to take-out at Kelly Bridge) The Etowah River passes gently through the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area with only a couple of easy Class I-II rapids. This 9.5 mile “run” has a low “degree of difficulty”, which allows you ample time to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the river. This river float is an easy float; however, there are a few fast-water areas that do require care in maneuvering around the eddies. Real-time water levels can be obtained from http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?02389150. From River Park Canoe Launch to Kelly Bridge Road take-out, travel is approximately 9.5 miles. Travel time will vary 3-5 hours, depending on water level.

Rock Creek Sports Complex

Effective January 1, 2016, the pavilions and meeting rooms at Rock Creek Sports Complex will be available for rent on Sundays.

Small Pavilion • Outdoor open, covered pavilion • Picnic tables and seating for approx. 25 people • $35 residents / $55 non-residents Large Pavilion • Outdoor open, covered pavilion • Picnic tables and seating for approx. 60 • $65 residents / $85 non-residents TV Room • Inside Recreation Center • Tables and chairs for approx. 20 people • $25 residents / $45 non-residents for 5-hour rental ($15 per each additional hour) Class/Meeting Room • Inside Recreation Center • Tables and chairs for approx. 40 people available • $50 residents / $70 non-residents for 5-hour rental ($15 per each additional hour) Community Room • Inside Recreation Center • Tables and chairs for approx. 100 people available • $100 residents / $120 non-residents for 5-hour rental ($15 per each additional hour) Gymnasiums • $75 residents / $95 non-residents for 4-hour rental ($20 per each additional hour) per gym • “Open Gym”: Sundays 1:00-9:00PM Weight Room • Up to 5 members of the same household per membership • Open Monday through Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM • Under 16 years of old must be accompanied by parent/guardian • 9 pieces of equipment: 3 treadmills | 1 elliptical | 1 recumbent bike | 1 lat/pull down | 1 bench press | 1 leg curl | 1 ab/back machine • $25 residents / $45 non-residents for 3-month membership

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Parks & Facilities Rock Creek continued Baseball | Softball Fields 4 T-Ball Fields (125 ft) | 4 Baseball/Softball Fields (220 ft) | 2 Baseball/Softball Fields (300 ft) • $100 residents / $120 non-residents per day per field (no lights) • $175 residents / $195 non-residents per day with lights. Soccer Fields 3 regulation-size fields • Currently not available for rental purposes Outdoor Basketball Courts • $65 residents / $85 non-residents per court per day for event use • No fee for public use Tennis Courts • $65 residents / $85 non-residents per court per day for event use • No fee for public use Walking Trail • 1.1 mile • 6 ft. wide asphalt • Lights on timer • $65 per day for event use • No fee for public use Rotary Island Splash Pad • Open May-September, Monday-Sunday, 10:00am-8:00pm • No fee for public use • Not available for rental purposes • Located beside Small Pavilion • Restrooms nearby

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Parks & Facilities Veterans Memorial Park Small Pavilion | 1 available • Outdoor open, covered pavilion • Picnic tables and seating for approx. 25 people • $35 residents / $55 non-residents for all day rental Large Pavilion | 1 available • Outdoor open, covered pavilion • Picnic tables and seating for approx. 60 • $65 residents / $85 non-residents for all day rental Gymnasium | 1 available • Located inside Lloyd Crane Center • $75 residents / $95 non-residents for 4-hour rental ($20 per each additional hour) Baseball | Softball Fields 1 Baseball/Softball Field (200 ft) | 1 Baseball/Softball Field (185 ft) | 2 Baseball/Softball Fields (220 ft.) 1 Baseball/Softball Field (340 ft) • $100 residents / $120 non-residents per day per field (no lights) • $175 residents / $195 non-resident per day with lights Football Field • Currently not available for rental purposes Outdoor Basketball Court • Half-court only • No fee for public use Tennis Courts | 2 available • $65 residents / $85 non-residents per court per day for event use • No fee for public use (upon availability)

KENNETH H. KURTZ CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 329 Kelly Mill Road Cumming, GA 30040 770-888-1467 There are no free throws, free kicks, free bases in educa on.

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Parks & Facilities Veterans Memorial Park continued

Pool • Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day • Outdoor pool • Wade pool available • Diving board available (large pool only) • 3 lifeguards on duty at all times during public access hours • 10-minute chemical check every hour • Sand volleyball court adjacent to pool • Restrooms/showers on-site Public Swim Hours: 12:00-5:00PM • 7 days a week (Memorial Day weekend through first weekend in August) • Weekends/holidays only after first weekend in August through Labor Day • $3 daily admission per person • Season passes available (see information below) Pool Parties: 6:30-8:30PM • Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays • $30 residents / $50 non-residents party rental per day • $45 per lifeguard for party rental (1 lifeguard per 40 people). Fee includes 30- minute set-up (6:00-6:30pm) and 30-minute clean-up (8:30-9:00pm). Swimming is prohibited during the set-up and clean-up times. • Pool party rentals begin booking at 8:00AM on the first weekday in May Summer Pool Passes Pool passes are available for purchase beginning on the first weekday in May. All pool passes must be purchased at Rock Creek Sports Complex during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) or online at www.dawsoncounty.org 24 hours/day. • Individual Season Pass: $30 resident / $50 non-resident • Family Season Pass: $100 resident / $120 non-resident (up to 5 members of the same household) Track • 1 lap= ¼ mile • Minimal light • No fee for public use • $65 resident / $85 non-resident (per day) Multi-use Trail • 1 lap= 8/10 mile • 5 LifeTrail® exercise stations included • Includes bicycle lane • Lights on timer • $65 resident / $85 non-resident (per day) • No fee for public use

War Hill Park

Open year-round | 7 days a week | 7:00AM-10:00PM Campsites Open April 1- October 31 • 14 available (primitive) • $16 per campsite per day • Restrooms/showers nearby • Host on-site • Pier on-site • Beach/volleyball on-site • No call ahead reservations (rented on a first-come, first-serve basis only) Boat Ramps • Four on-site (Availability based on lake water levels) • $3 per day • Annual Pass: $30 resident / $50 non-resident Day Use Area • Picnic areas lake-side • $3 per day • Annual Pass: $30 resident / $50 non-resident Passes available for purchase at Rock Creek during regular business hours. Information contained in this guide is subject to change | (706) 344-3646 | www.dawsoncounty.org

Athletic Programs VOLLEYBALL (WINTER/SPRING)

Coordinator: Lanier Little League (L3) Contact: Laura Gazaway Phone: 770-757-8195 Email: laura.gazaway@gmail.com Website: www.laniervolleyball.com

L3 is a recreational volleyball program for girls ages 6-13 and is organized by Lanier Volleyball Club in conjunction with Dawson County Parks and Recreation. Focus will be on instruction and development of the fundamentals of volleyball: passing, setting, blocking, hitting, serving and defense, as well as team concepts through instruction and game play. Players will be drafted onto teams by age and month and will practice on Mondays and play games on Thursdays. All practices and games will be held at Rock Creek Sports Complex. No experience needed. Great for Beginners! Ages: 6-14 (girls) | Fee: $70 Fee includes game t-shirt Register online at www.laniervolleyball.com thru February 19, 2016 Session Dates: February 29-March 31, 2016

BASEBALL (SPRING) Registration:

Online: January 4-February 8, 2016 Walk-in: February 1-8, 2016

Spring Baseball • Ages 7-14 • Fee: $75 resident/$95 nonresident • Practices begin late-February • Games begin late-March

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Athletic Programs SOCCER (SPRING)

Contact: William E. Mostellar, Sr. - Director, UFA-Dawson | Phone: 678-212-5494 / 706-429-4446 Email: Dawson@UnitedFA.Org | Website: www.UnitedFA.Org (click Dawson) The Dawson County Parks & Recreation Department and United Futbol Academy (UFA) partner to provide Dawson County Residents with a quality soccer program for beginners through advanced players based out of Rock Creek Sport Complex in Dawsonville. UFA is a 501©3 non-profit organization focusing on “Skills for Soccer, Skills for Life. Available Programs (based on August 1st birth date): • U04 Mini League – 6 sessions, includes T-shirt and Mini-League Ball • U06 to U14 Recreation – practice begins at the end of Feb (first game-early March), two 1 hour practices a week and 8 games minimum • U08/U09 Pre Academy – two 1½ hour practices a week and weekend games • 10 to U12 Academy – two 1½ hour practices a week and weekend games • U13 to U19 Select – two 1½ hour practices a week and weekend games • Adult – weekend games played out of Polo Fields, Cumming • Skills Camps & Clinics – Winter, Summer, Middle & High School Prep. See website for more information

Registration Dates:

ONLINE only at www.UnitedFA.Org (click Dawson)

Recreation & Mini League: • Spring 2016 registration - Nov 1 to Jan 20 ($10 Late Fee starting Jan 21) • Fall 2016 registration - May 1 to July 20 ($10 Late Fee starting July 21) Academy & Select Tryout registration opens Apr 1 Camps & Clinics • Summer Camps & Clinics opens Apr 1 • Winter Camps & Clinics opens Nov 1

SOFTBALL (SPRING YOUTH SOFTBALL) Registration:

Online: January 4-February 8, 2016 Walk-in: February 1-8, 2016

• Ages 7-14 • Fee: : $75 resident / $95 non-resident Fee includes jersey, pants, belt, visor, and socks • Practices begin late-February • Games begin late-March

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Athletic Programs SOFTBALL (SPRING ADULT SOFTBALL)

• Ages 16+ • Fee: : $475 per team Additional $50 Late Fee applied to all team registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

Team Registration

March 1-31, 2016 (Online thru midnight on March 31st and Walk-in M-F 8am-5pm)

• Open Men’s League: Mondays* • Church Co-ed League: Tuesdays* • Open Women’s League: Wednesdays* • Open Co-ed League: Thursdays* *Days of the week that each league will play are tentative and subject to change depending on field availability and number of teams per league • Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 10 scheduled games per season

• Each team will receive 1 dozen game balls • A minimum of 4 teams per league is required. Leagues not reaching this minimum will be refunded in full or given the option to be added into another similar league. Open Co-ed and Church Co-ed leagues will be separate if minimum of 4 teams per league is met; if minimum is not met, leagues may be combined for teams wishing to do so; all other teams will be given a full refund.

TENNIS LEAGUE PLAY The Northeast Georgia Tennis Association is a USTA community tennis association offering activities in all seasons. NEGTA is a non-profit association whose purpose is to promote, grow, and support the sport of tennis. NEGTA also serves Hall, Habersham, Banks, White, Lumpkin, and Stephens. If you are looking for a fun, competitive tennis environment in a team atmosphere, NEGTA League Tennis is for you. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, we have a team for you. All league levels are based on your NTRP level. Got a team? Want to join one? Interested in a local tennis clinic? To join NEGTA or USTA, go to ustanegta.com or contact Marie Bartlett by emailing roymariebartlett@bellsouth.net or calling 770-380-1848.

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Athletic Programs T-BALL (SPRING)

• Ages 5-6 • Fee: $75 resident / $95 non-resident Fee includes jersey, pants, hat/visor, socks, and belt • Practices begin late-February • Games begin late-March

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INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE T-BALL (SPRING) • Ages 3-4 • Fee: $10 resident / $30 non-resident Fee includes t-shirt • Session begins: mid-April

The age control date for this activity is April 30th of the same year of play The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she is eligible to play. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.

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TRACK & FIELD (SPRING) • Ages 7-14 (6 year olds turning 7 by 12/31/16 are eligible) • Fee: $50 resident / $70 non-resident Registration fee does not include regular season meet fees, which will be the responsibility of the athlete. Fee includes singlet and shorts • Practices begin late-February • Meets begin late-March

Online: January 4-February 8, 2016 Walk-in: February 1-8, 2016

The age control date for this activity is December 31st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she is eligible to play. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group. Travelling outside Dawson County will be necessary for this activity. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity. Information contained in this guide is subject to change | (706) 344-3646 | www.dawsoncounty.org

Athletic Programs CHEERLEADING (FALL) Registration:

Walk-in ONLY: May 2-9, 2016 (NO ONLINE REGISTRATION)

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The age control date for this activity is July 31st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of participation. Some travelling will be necessary for the game season. Admission fees will be charged at some events associated with this activity. **NGYFA rules mandate that all Dawson County cheer participants provide all of the following items in order to be eligible to participate in the Dawson County league: birth certificate, proof of current public school registration in Dawson County OR proof of residency in Dawson County, and a photo ID of the participant. Acceptable proofs of residency are the following: power/water bill, voter registration card, phone/cable/ internet service provider bill, and property tax bill. These documents must show the name and physical address of the custodial parent/guardian. These requirements must be met in order for the child to participate in this activity.

FOOTBALL (FALL)

• Ages 5-13* • Fee: $160 Fee includes game jersey, game pants, helmet, full pads, and practice pants. Fee does not include required sports physical. Fees do not apply to the 7th Grade league, which is operated through the school system *13 year olds must be rising 7th graders or below. **NGYFA rules mandate that all Dawson County football participants provide all of the following items in order to be eligible to participate in the Dawson County league: sports physical, birth certificate, proof of current public school registration in Dawson County OR proof of residency in Dawson County, and a photo ID of the participant. Acceptable proofs of residency are the following: power/water bill, voter registration card, phone/cable/internet service provider bill, and property tax bill. These documents must show the name and physical address of the custodial parent/guardian. These requirements must be met in order for the child to participate in this activity. Walk-in: Weekday m • Practices begin late-July/early-August p -5 m a 8 • Games begin late-August 8pm) open until (Final day n: -i lk a W Saturday Registration: Online: April 4-May 9, 2016 9am-12pm

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Athletic Programs SWIM TEAM (SUMMER) Information: Dawsonville Racers Swim Team Stephanie Morgan, Coach Phone: (770) 654-6793 Email: tstmorgan@gmail.com

The Parks & Recreation youth swim team in Dawson County is an outsourced program, coordinated and operated by Dawsonville Racers Swim Team. The Dawsonville Racers purpose is to provide a structured summer athletic activity for the children of our community. The Racers provide opportunities for each participant to develop a positive self image. Opportunities are provided to participate in competitive swimming through venues of Dual meets, North Georgia Swim League (NGSL) meets and Divisional/ State Meets. • Ages 5-18 • At Veterans Memorial Park • Season begins May 31, 2016

Early-bird Registration:

Saturday, February 6, 2016 (walk-in 10am-2pm at Rock Creek)

Registration:

Saturday, May 7, 2016 (walk-in 10am-2pm at Rock Creek)

TRAVEL TEAMS Dawson County Parks & Recreation accepts registration for travel teams to utilize facilities at Veterans Memorial Park and Rock Creek Sports Complex. Parks & Recreation accepts team registrations only. The actual formation of teams is to be organized, implemented, and monitored by team representative/coach. Practices and games will be scheduled around regular Parks & Recreation-hosted activities and events. Contact Buffie Hamil at (706) 344-3646 Ext. 224 or email bhamil@dawsoncounty.org for more information on travel team registration.

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Camps & Clinics UNITED FUTBOL ACADEMY SOCCER CAMPS Contact: United Futbol Academy Phone: 678-212-5494 / 706-429-4446 | Email: Dawson@UnitedFA.Org

United Futbol Academy offers Camps and Clinics for players of all ages and levels. Our Middle and High School Prep Clinics prepare players School Tryouts. Our Challenge Camps (Spring, Summer, Winter) provide a fun environment to learn new skills. Individual Sessions for Goal Keeper and Speed & Agility are also available. Log on to www.UnitedFA.Org (click Dawson) for more information and to register: • Summer Camps & Clinics - registration opens May 1 • Winter Camps & Clinics - registration opens Nov 1 • Individual Training available upon request

TENNIS CLINICS

The Northeast Georgia Tennis Association is a USTA community tennis association offering activities in all seasons. NEGTA is a non-profit association whose purpose is to promote, grow, and support the sport of tennis. NEGTA also serves Hall, Habersham, Banks, White, Lumpkin, and Stephens. FREE tennis clinics : Saturday, February 27th and Saturday, March 5th Ages 7-12 & 13-18: 2:00-3:30pm Ages 19+: 3:30-5:00pm at Rock Creek If you plan to attend either of these clinics, please RSVP to Marie Bartlett or Ben Hunter. Marie Bartlett: email roymariebartlett@bellsouth.net or call 770-380-1848 Ben Hunter: email benjamin-hunter@hotmail.com or call 678-315-0143 Additional clinics will be scheduled throughout the year.

SNEAK PEAK TO SUMMER CAMPS Lady Tigers Fun-Damental Basketball Camp (girls): June 6-10, 2016 All Sports Day Camp 1: June 13-17, 2016 Tigers Fun-Damental Basketball Camp (boys): June 20-24, 2016 All Sports Day Camp 2: June 27-July 1, 2016 Higher Ground Dance Academy Camps: Dates TBD Cheerleading Camp: July 18-20, 2016 Sandy & His Dad’s Basketball Camps: Dates TBD 18

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Classes & Instructional Activities DANCE

Information: Higher Ground Dance Academy Contact: Ms. Kimberly Ragghianti, Instructor Phone: (678) 451-2024 Email: HigherGroundDanceAcademy@gmail.com Website: www.highergrounddanceacademy.com Higher Ground Dance Academy is excited to bring high quality and affordable dance classes to Dawsonville. Register now for the season. Dance classes start in September and finish in May with a dance recital. Students that take dance classes develop self-confidence, positive self-esteem, artistic abilities, grace, musicality, and are keeping physical fit! Classes have a friendly atmosphere encouraging fun and self-improvement. We look forward to seeing everyone in dance class. No prior experience necessary. All are welcome! Please pre-register and turn in registration form with first month’s tuition to the dance teacher. If you are unsure of what class or level your child should take please check out our website or email us. We would be happy to help you find the perfect classes for your child/children! Minimum of four pre-registered students needed for class. If minimum not met class is subject to cancellation.

• Dance Season: September through May (will continue to accept students if room in class) • Classes Offered: Twinkle Twos, Creative Movement, Kinder-Combo, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Special Needs Dance • Ages 2 through Teen • Fees: $45 per month • Multi-Class and Sibling discounts available • Additional costume/recital fee

BASKETBALL LESSONS Lindsey Castleberry Phone: (706) 482-8514 Email: lindsey.castleberry@yahoo.com at Rock Creek • 1-hour lessons • All ages • Individual & Group instruction

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Fitness & wellness BOOT CAMP

“Where the faithful become fit & the fit remain faithful.” Information: Faithfully Fit Contact: Tiffany Bryson, Instructor | Phone: (678) 283-8878 | Email: tiffany.bryson@hotmail.com Enjoy the great outdoors while increasing your cardiovascular system and sculpting lean muscle. We use the natural environment to shape up! This class requires you to bring a set of hand weights, a mat or beach towel, and water.

Classes offered year-round

Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00-8:00PM (class time is subject to change seasonally)

• 6 weeks per session (12 class dates) • $60/full session • $10/drop-in • Cash and check accepted ALL participants MUST complete a medical history form prior to participating. Forms are available on location at first day of class, at Rock Creek main office, and online. Please pre-register through Faithfully Fit via phone or email prior to attending class. Sessions not reaching the minimum of 8 participants by the designated registration deadline are subject to cancellation.

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Fitness & wellness TAI CHI Instructor: Sifu Kenneth Jones, 3rd Black Sash Phone: 706-429-8087 | Email: sifukenneth@taichiofnorthgeorgia.com Website: www.taichiofnorthgeorgia.com You will learn the individual movements of Tai Chi Chuan and learn to flow each posture into the next without pause; ensuring that your body is in constant motion. You will get the health benefits from learning proper body structure and movement. You will also be shown the martial aspects of the movements so that they may contain more meaning in your personal practice. Our Qigong classes will focus on repetition of individual movements for the health aspects, coordinating slow flowing movement, with deep breathing. While the class will be led from a standing position, most of these can also be done form a seated position if mobility is limited.

Classes offered year-round at Rock Creek Monday & Thursday 6:00-7:00PM

â&#x20AC;˘ Ages 18+ â&#x20AC;˘ Fee: $50 per month (family discounts available)

Cash and check accepted Monthly fee includes all Monday & Thursday classes for the month. Completed registration forms and first payment due at beginning of first class each month. Participants should wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing, bring a bottle of drinking water, and a towel. Contact Sifu Kenneth Jones for pricing details, copies of the above forms, or additional information.

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Fitness & wellness WEIGHT ROOM • Up to 5 members per membership (must reside in the same household • $25 resident / $45 non-resident for 3-month membership • Open Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm / Sun 1:00-9:00pm Under 16 years of old must be accompanied by parent/guardian • 9 pieces of equipment Weight Room Registration Weight Room memberships may be purchased year-round at the main office at Rock Creek. Memberships may be purchased Monday-Friday 8:00AM5:00PM. Purchases require on-site registration so that member may receive the required membership card(s) upon completion of registration. Online registration is not available for this registration.

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Fitness & wellness YOGA

Information: Tonya Buell Brooks Phone: 706-344-9587 Email: tbuell30@yahoo.com

Classes offered year-round The Blend

ALL participants MUST complete a medical history form prior to participating. Forms are available on location at first day of class, at Rock Creek main office, and online. Minimum: 3 participants / Maximum: 25 participants. If the minimum requirement is not met, class is subject to cancellation. Full refunds will be issued for cancelled sessions.

@ Rock Creek

A great mix of Cardio, Hand Weights and Relaxation! The Blend is a whole body workout on the lighter side. From pushups to low lunges with weights, crunches to squats and a lot in between. Attendees start with pushups on their knees to full plank pushups in a very short time. • Tuesdays • 7:00-8:10pm • $6 per class

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Yoga Stretch, Build, Relax

Every class starts with relaxing, breathing and slow warming moves and eases into Sun Salutations. Gradually increasing movement, we begin to lengthen and build each muscle group, using just our body weight and our breath. Coming back down to restore the body to lengthen, stretch and balance. Finally refocusing our minds and bringing us back to center, we end in Final Relaxation with soothing, calming music as the instructor leads you peacefully into relaxing the mind and body. • Thursdays • 7:00-8:10pm • $6 per class

Dawsonville

Accepting New Patients! Board certified family physician Katia Adams, MD, of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Dawsonville is accepting new patients. Medical Plaza 400 108 Prominence Court, Suite 200 Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-216-3238 • ngpg.org/dawsonville 24

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Fitness & wellness KANGOO POWER

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Contact: Sandra Bassett Phone: 954-655-5127 Email: sandra.bassett8@gmail.com

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r free t the class fo Kangoo Power is an explosive, highly Come try ou gistering! re re fo be motivating program specifically designed to challenge the whole body by building muscular strength and cardio-respiratory endurance simultaneously. Each movement is designed to focus on core stability, ensuring a balanced workout that will challenge even the fittest. Basic moves are easy to follow and can be performed with growing complexity and intensity as you progress. This program suits a broad range of class attendees regardless of fitness level. It is also great for athletes due to its use of plyometric explosive techniques, using Kangoo Jumps rebound shoes to maximize effort while preventing damaging impact to the joints.

Classes offered year-round

@ Rock Creek

• Reduces impact on joints by up to 80% • Burns 25% more calories • Engages core muscles • Works the entire body • Makes exercising FUN!

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm

• 4-week sessions (8 class dates), beginning February 1st • $75 per session (includes use of boots)* • $10 drop-in rate (includes use of boots)* *Reduced rate available for those who will be providing their own boots.

A minimum of 4 registered participants is required for this class. If minimum is not met, class is subject to cancellation.

KIDS FIT Contact: Robert Bolz, Instructor Phone: 678-507-8706 Email: robolz@123totalfitness.com Website: www.123totalfitness.com Each child will be provided with a standard nutrition program that anyone can follow, as well as a list of exercises that he or she can do on the days that class is not in session. Children will be introduced to Interval Training, Boot Camp Style training, speed and agility, Yoga, Plyometrics, Strength Training, and Sculpting. All classes will be outdoors, weather permitting. During inclement weather, classes may be held inside the Rec. Center. Each child will need to wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes. It is highly recommended that each child bring a water bottle. A T-shirt will be provided to each child after he or she has completed 4 full weeks of training.

4-week sessions offered year-round

@ Rock Creek Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-4:30PM

• Middle school ages • Fees: $65 per child per 4 weeks ( paid up front) | $10 per child per 1 hr session (drop in rate)

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Special Events SPRING SPORTS OPENING DAY Information: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org Website: www.dawsoncounty.org Opening Day is the big kick-off day for Spring Sports, where all teams are invited to come out to enjoy the wide variety of concessions, games, and activities. Spring Sports participants, ranging from the 4-year-olds playing soccer to the 14-year-olds playing baseball are recognized for their involvement in our biggest youth sports season of the year. • Fun, food, and games for the whole family! • Admission is FREE! • Concessions & souvenirs available for purchase • Sorry, no pets (service animals only).

March 19, 2016

10 AM - 2 PM

@ Rock Creek Sports Complex

K.A.R.E. FOR KIDS COMMUNITY EGG HUNT

Information: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 Email: recreation@dawsoncounty.org | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

All proceeds will be donated to K.A.R.E. for Kids Sorry, no pets (service animals only).

Details Pending Visit www.dawsoncounty.org/departments/recreation for updates.

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Dawson County Senior Center General Information

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Office/Center closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org. Directory 201 Recreation Road | Dawsonville, GA 30534 (located inside Veterans Memorial Park) Phone: (706) 344-3700 | Fax: (706) 344-3702 Email: dpruett@dawsoncounty.org | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org Staff Directory Dawn Pruett, Director Michelle Crane, Food Service Coordinator Krista West-Bearden, Seniors Advocate Tammy Loggins, Finance Liaison Meals on Wheels Drivers:

dpruett@dawsoncounty.org mcrane@dawsoncounty.org kwest-bearden@dawsoncounty.org tloggins@dawsoncounty.org Bill Cain, Tom Farrell, Eddie Lynn, Joan Walden

LIFETRAIL®

• Located at the Large Pavilion at VMP beside the Senior Center • LifeTrail is specifically designed to provide older adults with the opportunity to walk outdoors, and to stretch and strengthen their body • Five LifeTrail wellness stations provide a variety of exercise options prior to, during or after a normal walking routine • The stations are part of the multi-purpose trail at VMP • SilverSneakers® Classic • SilverSneakers® Cardio Circuit • SilverSplash® SilverSneakers® is a registered mark of Healthways, Inc.

Visit our website or contact the Senior Center for our monthly calendar and additional information.

W E W E LC O M E A N D A P P R EC I AT E O U R VO LU N T E E R S! DO YOU HAVE A TALENT OR SKILL THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?

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Dawson Transit GENERAL INFORMATION

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM Holiday closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org. Directory (located inside Veterans Memorial Park) 201 Recreation Road / P.O. Box 598 | Dawsonville, GA 30534 Phone: (706) 344-3603 | Fax: (706) 344-3703 Email: dawsontransit@dawsoncounty.org | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org Staff Directory Dawn Pruett, Transit Director | Keith Stratton, Transit Coordinator Drivers: Gloria Wright, Paul Moran, Leslie Stanton, Eddie Lynn, Rebecca White, Tom Farrell

INFORMATION & SERVICES

Welcome aboard! Dawson Transit is the public transportation service in Dawson County. This service is available to all residents of Dawson County. Where We Can Take You Dawson Transit provides transportation to doctor’s offices, grocery stores, pharmacies, parks and places all throughout Dawson County! Transportation service is also available for medical appointments in Dawson, Lumpkin, Forsyth, & Hall County. When We Operate The hours of service are Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM. How to Schedule a Ride Dawson Transit operates on an advanced reservation basis. To schedule a trip, call 706 344-3603 MondayFriday 8:00AM-4:00PM. Please call at least 24 hours prior to your requested trip. Requests for service made the same day will be taken if possible.

ACCESSIBLE SERVICE

Wheelchair-accessible service is available. When you call to schedule your trip, please let us know of any assistance you may need in boarding or disembarking from the vehicle. For the safety of all passengers, our policy requires that wheelchairs be secured to the vehicle. Persons using respirators or portable oxygen are permitted on vehicles. Service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities are permitted.

FARES

The fare for service depends on the distance of your trip. The charge for each one-way trip is: $2.00 ……within Dawson County $4.00 ……Cumming & Dahlonega $6.00 ……Gainesville

Days of service Dawson County Dahlonega Cumming Gainesville

Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday

Please have exact fare when boarding. Drivers are not able to make change. Dawson Transit’s services are available to Dawson County residents only. 28

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Looking Ahead LOOKING AHEAD IN 2016 Details for activities listed below will be included in the Summer/Fall Activity Guide, which will be available in May. Information is intended to be used as a reference guide and is subject to change. Updated information for these activities is available online at www.dawsoncounty.org year-round.

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REGISTRATION PERIODS Fall Adult Softball Registration Travel Team Registration Fall Baseball & T-Ball Online Registration Fall Baseball & T-Ball Walk-in Registration Winter Sports Online Registration (Basketball & Wrestling) Winter Sports Walk-in Registration (Basketball & Wrestling)

June 1-30 July 1-15 April 4-August 8 August 1-8 September 12-October 3 September 26-October 3

CAMPS Lady Tigers Fun-Damental Basketball Camp (girls) All Sports Day Camp 1 Tigers Fun-Damental Basketball Camp (boys) All Sports Day Camp 2 Higher Ground Dance Academy Camps Cheerleading Camp Sandy & His Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball Camps

June 6-10, 2016 June 13-17, 2016 June 20-24, 2016 June 27-July 1, 2016 Dates TBD July 18-20, 2016 Dates TBD

OTHER ACTIVITIES Pool Opens Water Aerobics Session Last weekday for public swim Last day pool is open for 2016 War Hill Park Campsites close for 2016

May 26 August 2-25 August 5 September 5 October 31

SPECIAL EVENTS Movies in the Park #1 Trunk or Treat / Movies in the Park #2 Breakfast with Santa

June 3 October 31 December 3

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