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■ ADAPTED AQUA ZUMBA Ages 8+ Come join us for a dance party in the water. Our certified Aqua Zumba instructor will lead participants through a fun but challenging, water-based, body-toning workout. Each participant can move at their own pace while following along with the instructor and the music. This program is modified for individuals with special needs. Questions contact Veronica Laughman 703-792-8066

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Sep 9-30 / 5:25p-6:15p F $45 340001 CA Oct 21-Nov 11 / 5:25p-6:15p F $45 340001 CB Dec 2-23 / 5:25p-6:15p F $45 340001 CC

■ ADAPTED ZUMBA Ages 8+ Looking for an energized outdoor activity that rolls fun and fitness all into one? Our adapted Zumba class is just what you need! Everyone is welcome! The class is outdoors on our universal baseball field at George Hellwig Memorial Park. Our Zumba instructor will guide participants through a variety of dance routines with modifications for all abilities. Please be sure to bring a water bottle.

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Sep 7-28 / 5:30p-6:15p W $40 340001 EA ■ ART EXPRESSIONS Join us for a fun, creative, and social event! Run by a recreation therapist, Art Expressions will encourage participants to explore different ADAPTED mediums of art, while addressing, physical, PROGRAM cognitive and social skills. At the end of each session participants will leave with an original art piece. Sep 10 / 10:30a-11:30a Sat Ages 6-12 $20 340001 IA Sep 10 / 12p-1p Sat Ages 13+ $20 340001 IB Oct 8 / 10:30a-11:30a Sat Ages 6-12 $20 340001 IC Oct 8 / 12p-1p Sat Ages 13+ $20 340001 ID Nov 12 / 10:30a-11:30a Sat Ages 6-12 $20 340001 IE Nov 12 / 12p-1p Sat Ages 13+ $20 340001 IF Dec 10 / 10:30a-11:30a Sat Ages 6-12 $20 340001 IG Dec 10 / 12p-1p Sat Ages 13+ $20 340001 IH

■ BASKETBALL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM Ages 8+ Basketball season is right around the corner! This program will help you hone your skills. Improve your shot, get a better defensive stance, work on your dribbling, make crisper passes. This program is designed for athletes with disabilities. Oct 5-Nov 2 / 5:15p-6:15p W $55 340001 DA

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Saturday, September 17

Bull Run Library 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas

Local vendors (fixers) give their time to evaluate small household appliances, bicycles, clothing, or furniture, determine if the item(s) can be repaired and hopefully repair them onsite. Any community members interested in having an item examined must make an appointment through the Prince William Public Libraries website (https://pwcgov.libnet.info/events) and give a brief description of what is wrong with the item. The day of the event, bring your item, check in at the registration table, sign a waiver form, and meet your vendor for your appointment.

Vendors reserve the right to determine if something cannot be repaired within the 45-minute appointment window, or if it cannot be repaired at all.

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■ FLOUR POWER Ages 4-10 Baking is not only fun, but therapeutic! In this class we will bake and decorate our own cookies or cupcakes! This class is open to children of all abilities. Food allergies may be able to be accommodated, please contact Veronica Laughman 703-7928066 for more information.

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Dec 7 / 6p-7p W $20 340001 II Dec 14 / 6p-7p W $20 340001 IJ

■ HEALTHY KIDS CLUB Ages 2-7 This program introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing through gross motor play. We will use a variety of games, ADAPTED PROGRAM songs, and props to develop fine and gross motor skills needed for sports. This program is designed for children with and without disabilities. It is a fun way for children to get fit and learn healthy habits while they improve their sports skills. Oct 19-Nov 16 / 5:30p-6:15p W $60 340001 CD

■ MIRACLE LEAGUE Ages 5-23 The Miracle League Program promotes physical and mental well-being fitness opportunities for the Miracle League players and their families in Prince William County. The program works to eliminate the main barriers for these youth and adults with mental and physical disabilities that arise from playing on natural grass fields used in conventional leagues. The Miracle League program will play on a custom designed, rubberized surface field at Dr. Richard Tami Miracle Field located at George Hellwig Park, 14420 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112. The Miracle League is about making new friends, building self-esteem and being treated just like other athletes. Provides participants ADAPTED between the ages of 5 - 23, PROGRAM regardless of their ability to play Miracle League Baseball with the opportunity to hit a ball off a batting tee or pitched too depending upon ability, throw, catch a ball and score a run. Aug 20-Oct 1 / 9a-1p Sat $25 340001 EB ■ YOGA FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES Ages 10-14 This class is specifically designed for adolescents with disabilities. Research shows that teaching yoga to youth can help improve behavior, attention, focus, and social skills. Physically, it can increase strength, coordination, bilateral integration, and even fine motor skills. Class is built around feeling, imagination, exploration, and play while practicing Yoga. Class will be conducted by a teacher certified in disability Yoga Training. Sep 7-28 / 4p-4:45p W $72 340001 DB

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Location Key

■ Birchdale Community Center ■ Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center ■ George Hellwig Memorial Park ■ Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center

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